Tri-County Humane Society sees its fair share of puppies – we placed 380 last year! Thankfully, almost all of them arrive happy and healthy. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for little Benji, who came to our shelter in late March with a broken leg. The humerus of his left front leg (the bone that goes from the elbow to the shoulder) was fractured due to an unknown cause.

Our veterinary team assessed Benji’s injury and overall health, and they determined the type of break would likely heal without surgery. However, he would still need weeks of care involving specialized bandages with a splint. Our team rallied around him, and shelter staff members even signed his bandages!

Benji spent six weeks in foster care, returning weekly for bandage and splint changes under sedation. The careful work paid off – Benji’s last recheck x-rays showed the bone has healed! After two more weeks in foster care so his leg could regain muscle and build strength, we’re happy to say that this now 3-month old pup has been cleared for adoption!

Many played a role in Benji’s healing, and we’re beyond grateful for his foster home’s labor of love. Now he can scamper like any other puppy! But he still needs your help.

Please share Benji's story and help us find him a loving home! And, if you are able, please consider a gift to help defray the costs from his $2,250 veterinary and care bill so that we may continue to go above and beyond for animals like Benji!