Meet “Luca,” a 1-2 year old mixed breed that was recently rescued from a county shelter. He had a fractured and dislocated elbow injury, which resulted in chronic pain and minimal use of the leg. Luca was adopted by a loving family and brought to Hillside. After Dr. Dubusky examined the happy head, x-rayed the leg, and consulted with an orthopedic surgeon, it was determined that there was no viable corrective surgical option. The elbow injury was too old and too severe. Amputation of the right front leg was the best solution. The video is less than 24 hours after Dr. Dubusky amputated the leg. We added a couple pictures in the comments below. When we called the owner on day two, Luca was doing very well, and they were having a hard time keeping him quiet! Although this handsome young boy lost a leg, he has found his furever home, will no longer be in pain, and will have an excellent prognosis on three wheels! #rescue #fureverhome #welovetripods #lovingexpertcare 🐶🐾🤎
“Ginger” 16 week old female #miniaturepoodle #puppylove #hvclovespuppies #lovingexpertcare
Kipper says, “Let’s go Bucks!” #osu #kipperthedog
“Jaso,” our clinic cat, is quite the acrobat. #cliniclife #hvckitty #panthercat
On this feline Friday, we’re sharing a video of HVC’s own “Cocoa.” #cocoabean #selfentertained #sheschasingnothing #felinefriday #lovingexpertcare
A little playtime with “Ford” while boarding this evening. #fordfetching #handsomeboy #lovingexpertcare
“Grover,” a one year old mixed breed, loved our dog treats following his exam today. #handsomeboy #coordination #lovingexpertcare
“Kipper” has found an energetic playmate in a puggle-labrador mix puppy named “Bella.” #hvclife #hvclovespuppies #kipperthedog
“Dually” catching a treat. #notthebestthrow #talent
Not likely to be mistaken for a retriever anytime soon, but Kipper did at least chase his new “Wubba” toy. 🐶#workingonfetch #kipperthedog #hvcmascot