09/01/2025
TUCKER-REDBONE COONHOUND-MALE-8 MONTHS
Poor Tucker had a rough beginning in life. At 5 months old, he was hit by a car and severely injured.
At the scene of the accident, his owner stated that she didn’t want him anymore so this pup was released by law enforcement into the custody of a caring neighbor. Tucker wasn’t treated well by his original owner so this was a blessing in disguise and the beginning of a better life for this sweet boy.
The kind neighbor took Tucker to an emergency vet where it was discovered that his pelvis was badly broken. Without surgery, he would never walk again. This amazing gal paid for Tucker’s expensive vet visit and also started a gofundme to donate to his upcoming medical needs. The angel that took Tucker into her care messaged us to ask if we could take him on and see that he got the medical attention he needed.
Of course we said yes and whisked him off to our orthopedic vet the next day to begin his treatment.
Tucker’s first surgery was to repair his pelvis with metal plates. We were hopeful that this would be all that he needed medically but at a post-op appointment it was discovered on x-ray that the femoral head had lost its blood supply and was resorbing. This meant poor Tucker had to have a second surgery to remove the femoral head. He has been a model patient and endured the months of crate rest and leash walks like a champ. His foster mom has been instrumental in Tucker’s physical healing and mental stability through all of this and we couldn’t have done this without her dedication, love, and patience.
Now the good news! Tucker has been given a clean bill of health and is ready for his new life!
He still has a bit of healing to do but has been released medically to officially do all the dog stuff again!
It has been advised by our orthopedic veterinarian that Tucker not be neutered until he is two years of age so he has the benefit of growth hormones in his continued healing.
Tucker’s neuter will be required as a term of adoption and will be paid for by Rimrock Humane Society when the time comes.
Tucker is crate trained and potty trained. He does like to be with his people so would thrive in a home where he wouldn’t have to spend much time alone.
This handsome fellow is a hound so we would love for him to go to someone that understands and loves this breed. As a hound, he will likely not do well with small dogs or cats due to his hunting instinct.
If you are interested in meeting Tucker and giving him the love and life he deserves, please fill out our online adoption application:
https://www.rimrockhumanesociety.org/contact-us/online-forms/dog-application/
Tucker’s adoption fee is $125
