RSPCA Macclesfield – Shaggy is now rehomed!
August 29th, 2010
Shaggy is a Hasa Apso x Yorkshire Terrier. he was only a year old at the time this video was made. He was found by the dog warden and taken to a local vets where he stayed for 2 weeks and was diagnosed with Ataxia. The vets asked if we could take Shaggy into our care in order to find him a good home. We believe he has been dumped because of his condition. Ataxia is the loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement. Ataxia can encompass a variety of different problems with coordination and balance. These will include a staggering gait often with a prominent goose stepping of the front limbs, crossing over of the limbs, and balance problems. For Shaggy, this is only a mild disability and he gets around just fine. He does NOT need medication. Shaggy is a super dog, he’s good with other dogs We are glad to say that Shaggy (now called Smiley) is in a happy home! There are many dog out there that need our help. please visit out web page to see if you can adopt, to donate or to just learn more. Thank you www.rspca-macclesfield.org.uk Or you can email us: dogs@rspca-macclesfield.org.uk Our branch, like all local RSPCA branches is a separate charity which though under the umbrella of the national RSPCA headquarters,is not centrally funded. Neither the national society nor this branch receive monies from the Government. This means we exist through donations from the local community and must raise funds through regular events within the branch’s boundaries. Thank you.