Introducing:

Riley Marie

Summary:

Taken in: 2016-11-09

More detail:
2017-04-27: Hi there! My name is Riley Marie and I'm a sweet 10 year old female lab. I have quite a story to tell you. Last November I was found by the animal shelter who contacted SCLRR and have been in foster care ever since. When I started limping I thought it was a bit of arthritis in my back legs but turns out x-rays revealed torn ACLs in both legs! This can't be good so I scheduled an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon who suggested I have surgery on both legs at the same time and it would take about 2-3 months to recover. With the help of SCLRR and generous donors, I was able to raise some funds to help with the cost of my surgery. I was scared and not sure what to expect but I feel so much better now. Thanks to my foster family for taking such good care of me after my surgery. Even though I wanted to bust out of my confined play pen, I understand now that it was for my own good. I realize I'm older so I'm very grateful to SCLRR and everyone who helped me get another chance at life! This week I went back to my surgeon for x-rays to see how my legs were healing and they look great! I realize I won't be running any marathons and that I need to be careful with the plates and screws in my legs. At least I'm not limping anymore and can focus on enjoying what life has to offer. Thank you to everyone who helped me along the way. I love all you wonderful people!

I would like to find a forever family who is around more often since I enjoy human and doggie companionship. Due to my age and leg surgeries, an active family might be a bit much for me to keep up with. I REALLY like getting in the car and finding out where the next adventure will be. I like my walks to the park and meeting people and other dogs. I also love swimming and hear it's good exercise for my joints. I know I'm a bit older but I have new legs and a great attitude!

Please contact your family representative if you are interested in making me a part of your family.

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If you are interested in making this Lab part of your family, please contact your SCLRR family representative. If you have not yet applied with us, please submit an online application to adopt; an SCLRR volunteer will then contact you. Please note that your homecheck must be approved in order for you to be put in touch with the dog's foster home.