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The most beloved fur-grandchild

The most beloved fur-grandchild

Joker, a stray Romanian dog, had stumbled across the building of his dreams. Taking up solo residence in the courtyard of an old multi-story apartment block, Joker was quickly doted upon by several elderly ladies.

All at age seventy-five or above, these sweet women collectively and informally took Joker into their care, looking after the stray as best as they could. Scraps of food filled Joker’s days until one day something horrible happened. Joker was hit by a car in the street outside.

Immediately, his guardian angels jumped into action and reached out to us for help. We rushed Joker to our emergency veterinary clinic, where the most seriously ill and injured animals are helped. Joker was in terrible shape. He had several fractures on his paw, a dislocated joint and a ligament rupture. The accident had put him in immense pain, but even worse, we did not know if he would ever be able to walk on his injured paw again.

The only option was surgery and long-term treatment. Now, after his first surgery, Joker is on his path to recovery. Every day, Joker’s wound is cleaned, treated with a special ointment, and followed by his prescribed medication.

So far, Joker seems to be recovering well. During his most recent checkup, an X-ray revealed that the bone is healing well without any complications. In another ten days, we will return to the clinic once again. If all goes well, the structure that is currently supporting his injured leg will be removed.

We have high hopes that with lots of care, love and determination, Joker might one day be able to use his paw comfortably again.

And when that day comes, we will find him the forever home he so deeply deserves. A place where he will no longer have to rely on scraps or sleep on cold pavement, but instead be surrounded by warmth, safety, and unconditional love. Joker may have once been a stray, but his future holds the promise of family, comfort, and the peaceful life every dog dreams of.

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