Rebel

13-036 Rebel, age 4

75 lbs

AVAILABLE

How many of us would keep smiling through a leg injury?  Well this typical golden boy doesn’t let anything—not even severe hip dysplasia—keep him from giving or getting love.

Surrendered to Gold Ribbon Rescue after Rebel’s owner unexpectedly lost his job, Rebel settled in nicely at his foster family’s home after an appointment with GRR’s veterinarian.  After x-rays and a thorough examination, Rebel’s hind legs have a bad case of hip dysplasia which causes him to walk like he just jumped off a saddle! Because surgery would put too much stress on his left stifle (knee joint), it is not an option to mend his back legs, but he may need pain medication in the future. 

This may seem like deterrent for any other pup (or person J)—but not for golden boy Rebel.  Rebel pounces up and down the stairs, forages for food on the counter (which foster mom says is being worked on), and even  plays basketball like a four-legged furry Michael Jordan.  To see Gold Ribbon Rescue’s first NBA star in action, click the following link: http://youtu.be/-MY3bVKofFE.  To see Rebel swiming, click: http://youtu.be/wnlzljre2U0 and to see him play with the kids, click: http://youtu.be/7-8BxhjXJEU.

Rebel enjoys being around foster mom’s kids, especially those old enough to share a friendly game of hoops.  Foster mom says, “He has a very sweet, happy, and positive disposition with average energy. He is happy being near the kids, and he loves playing basketball and dancing with my 11 year old son Colby.”

And don’t let Rebel’s moniker dissuade you from taking a closer look him.  Sock hoarding can’t truly be considered a “rebel”ious behavior.  He just might be the most unapologetic “sock thief” there is as foster mom says he, “checks all the rooms and all the laundry baskets and makes certain that we see him.”  Clean sock or dirty sock is of no consequence—he does not discriminate!

During his time in foster care, Rebel has exhibited a bit of protective behavior towards items he deems as “his”—whether it be a sock, bone, or ball.  Though his foster mom is working on this with him, he will need a family who is committed to addressing and correcting this behavior.