Reuben - 6 month old male Border Collie

Reuben is a 6 month old male Border Collie, he arrived 4th August. We’ve had him castrated, microchipped, flead/wormed and 1st vaccination. Reuben has come into RSPCA care because he has an untreated injury to one of his back legs, at first we thought it was either an old break or ligament damage. He was riddled with fleas and quite wormy. He has come from the same household as the 4 Border Collie pups that are in our care.

Reuben stayed in the vets over night and was x-rayed this morning, while under he was castrated. He didn’t seem to be in any pain yesterday as he was weight bearing and not phased at the injury being examined. The vet established he has a dislocated hock that he’s had for some time aswell as a laceration. He has had 2 pins inserted internally which will be permanant. He will have to be confined for 4-6 weeks, doesn’t need cage rest but cannot be taken out for walks on or off lead, he can go outside for toilet visits on lead only.

He’ll be staying in the vets overnight and will go to the vets for a check up on Friday, then we’ll provide more information. Poor boy, we hope he recovers well and is fighting fit soon.

Reuben is a confident chap, he’s really very friendly and happy at all the attention. We don’t think he’s seen a lead before as he hit the ground and cried when he saw it, he was more scared of the lead than his examination!

He’s lived with quite a few other dogs, although we’re not sure about cats. An experienced home with older children would be ideal, perhaps a doggy friend too. He’s not had a good start in life, particularly with a lack of socialisation and interaction with the big wide world but he’s enjoying himself finding out, he’s a cracking dog considering what he’s been through, are you the one to show him what joys are to be had out of life?

Reuben will need to remain in our care for a few weeks but please contact us.

Most recent dogs added by RSPCA Macclesfield South East Cheshire and Buxton

• Minnie - 8 year old female Rottweiler - August 4th, 2008
• Mabel - 8 year old female Cross-Breed - August 4th, 2008
• Suzie - 10-12 week old female Border Collie - August 4th, 2008
• Blue - 2 year old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier - August 2nd, 2008
• Libra - 2 year old female German Shepherd Dog - July 12th, 2008
• Benji - 2 1/2 year old male Labrador cross Whippet - July 12th, 2008
• Brinnie - 4 1/2 year old female Boxer - July 12th, 2008
• Poppet - 10 week old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross - July 7th, 2008
• Jaz - 2 year old female Rottweiler - July 7th, 2008
• Codi - 5 1/2 year old female Rottweiler - May 26th, 2008

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