Emma is a beautiful black Goldendoodle who was a mere 13 months old. She was limping and in pain. Her owner surrendered her due to the lack of finances that would be required for her medical issues. Naturally, AGR and a wonderful foster mom opened their arms to this sweet girl! Emma was evaluated at Animal Medical & Surgical Center in Scottsdale where it was determined she had a fracture of the femoral neck. In fact, the cap of the ball of the femur was fractured off! The first step on Emma’s journey was to surgically insert pins in the femur for stabilization and for Emma to be in a sling. Emma’s foster mom assisted her with physical therapy and everyone hoped FHO surgery would not be required. Emma was a trooper with walking, swimming and climbing, as was her foster mom with the follow-up appointments and implementing the therapy. Unfortunately, the doctors determined that Emma was still going to require FHO surgery. Emma continued to be a trooper through the surgery and continues to require exercises at home to regain muscle strength and range of motion. Speaking of home? Emma found her forever home with her foster mom who fell in love with her! She stated:

Emma is a wonderful girl who fit right in with the Gang of Four. She loves people, other dogs, going for walks and swimming. She and Reba are buddies and follow Augie everywhere he goes. After two surgeries on her left leg, it has taken a few months but she is gaining muscle mass and using the leg consistently. Kudos to Dr. Jarvis, her rehab vet, who is overseeing her recovery. She might be the smallest dog, weight-wise in the family but turns out her bark is the loudest. Who knew!

Emma found an angel in her life. Thank you, AGR, for helping Emma!