The hop-along hound herd!

We unfortunately live in a society that is plagued with lack of education, finances and opportunity and this often tends to make us feel like the under dogs. The one's who are always hobbling behind. As a rescue group, we focus on resolution in place of blame. We also believe in giving every animal as much of an opportunity as possible.

Woodrock is a shelter that focuses on the less fortunate dogs. We tend to have dogs with issues and disabilities. My observation is that the dogs that have the easiest times are the physically disabled dogs. The nervous agressive and emotionally damaged dogs in my opinion have a far more difficult time fitting in than a dog with a physical disability. 

I am referring to Woodrock's very own amputee's. It happens that because we do outreach work,ie going into the townships where money and education in animal care is sorely lacking. It is here that dogs live miserable lives with broken limbs that become lame due to lack of care.

Hence I firmly believe that these dogs who are picked up by do-gooders and are in such pain tend to act out. Unfortunately these animals are given three possible options 1) death 2)bone reconstruction or repair or 3)amputation. Over the last year we have had numerous legless wonders come through our doors and we have made a striking observation- That dogs with 3 legs do not feel hindered.Once they have been repaired or have had their limb removed they shine. Their whole personality changes and they become our jewels. 

Three legged dogs or physically disabled dogs are special. They race around and teach the damaged dog the joys of life! We learn from them more than we can begin to say!

So if you are a special person who is looking for a special guy in your life why not adopt one of our three legged angels?