Help Boogie Heal His Broken Leg and Heart

His leg may be broken but his friendly spirit and loving nature remains intact. For the last few weeks, Boogie, a one and a half-year-old Poodle/Terrier mix, has been recovering at the Santa Cruz SPCA from a fractured femur. This poor little boy was an unfortunate stray that wandered into the wrong yard in search of food. A large dog chased him from the yard and in an attempt to escape under a chain link fence, Boogie’s leg caught in the wire and snapped during his struggle to free himself. Fortunately, a neighbor heard his cries and was able to come to the rescue but after a lengthy search, no owner could be found. Thus, leaving Boogie in a shelter with a painful injury and no place to call home.

Although he’s receiving the best of care at the SPCA, his leg and heart would heal best in a home with someone all his own. Boogie’s been extremely patient and tolerant through this whole ordeal. He’s taken his medication like a gentleman, held still through x-rays, splint changes and various prodding like a true angel, and handled cage rest and limited activity with maturity. Once he’s healed we are sure Boogie will VERY much enjoy being able to boogie once again!

Boogie is a curious, playful, smart and alert little fellow who has spunk without being hyperactive. Although he’s been through some traumatizing events, he’s not shy or skittish but instead loves people’s attention.

He has a half and half mix of soft poodle curls and wiry terrier fur; a low shedder but not hypoallergenic. At about ten pounds, Boogie is the perfect travel-sized companion. There will need to be a few more routine splint changes and follow-up vet visits required over the next month however, the vet believes he should make a full recovery.

Boogie may not be a “ready-set-go” dog to adopt but he does fall under the “most needy of a home” category and pay you back with interest in love and companionship. So Boogie on down to the Santa Cruz SPCA or take a look at Boogie on our Facebook! www.facebook.com/SantaCruzSPCA

The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community. For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.spcasc.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.