Our Beauregarde has the nickname "the world's most expensive rescue dog". Unknown to us, he had been returned FOUR TIMES, and was 7 mos. old (not the 3 mos. old that we were told) when we got him. It took him quite awhile to settle in and trust that he had a forever home this time around.
Our vet declared him unfit for sale...he had stage 2 patella problems in all four legs, had a hernia repair, and a huge infection scar at the site of his microchip. We argued back and forth regarding refund, and arrived at a 7-year health guarantee for future knee surgeries.
He is now 11.5 years old, and has not needed any surgeries so far. He is slower moving, but still plays when his brothers do about every three to four days. He is not in pain, and enjoys life to the fullest.
Sometimes bonds are instant and lifelong. I am so happy that Sophie found you, and know that her life will be blessed by having you there! Best wishes. |