“Giorgio’ is a mystery man. When this young Border Collie/Aussie mix showed up as a stray in Kentucky, the shelter discovered that he had an orthopedic plate and pins in his rear leg. The pins started to protrude through his skin which became infected. Strangely, no owner claimed him after investing a lot of effort and money in his operation.

Then this handsome fellow about 3 years old came to Last Hope on a transport. “Giorgio” is happy and animated. Despite his ordeal, he will readily jump up on his hind legs during an exuberant “Hello”.

Update week of 4/14: “Giorgio” had the plate in his leg removed this week by an orthopedic specialist. Our Border Collie mix remains a mystery man. Who in Kentucky had the surgery done and never came looking for him? The LI vets said his surgery in Kentucky was skillfully done, the plate had done its job while the screws were a type they had never seen. They had to search for a tool to remove them.

Wish that Giorgio could tell us his tale of woe. Wish that he had a foster or permanent home to help him rest and recover.

 

I've found my forever home! Thank you!