Dog Diagnosed With Short Spine Syndrome Is Unaware Of His Inner Potential

Short Spine Syndrome is a very rare genetic disease that causes dogs to have this strange appearance.

Their spine is very short and makes them have a curve in their back. There are only 14 dogs in the world known to suffer from this disease.

This is what Quasimodo suffers, a dog with Short Spine Syndrome that was rescued and that does not prevent him from leading a normal life with proper care.

Quasimodo was at the Secondhand Hounds shelter , which believes every dog has the right to have a second chance, even if they have special needs.

Rachel Mairose, executive director of Secondhand Hounds, said people commonly think these dogs look that way because they had poor posture growing up in secluded places, but dogs with the syndrome are born that way. 

It is estimated that he is 4 years old, and as with other dogs with this syndrome, his size is smaller than that of a normal German Shepherd.

He was found as a stray dog. When they found him he had the necklace extremely embedded in his skin. Appropriately named Quasimodo after his appearance, he will go to a temporary home with volunteers until he finds a permanent home.

A vet’s examination revealed how his tail interferes with normal body movement and he will undergo a special operation to correct it. She also has a problem with her reproductive system and another operation is planned. 

This syndrome occurs mainly when inbreeding (relationships between individuals with the same ancestry) is practiced, but this syndrome does not stop Quasimodo from moving forward since he also does not feel any pain.

His neck is still sensitive from the embedded collar, but he is receiving treatment.

Like other dogs with this syndrome, Quasimodo may be short in stature, but he has endless love and affection for others.

The first time they exposed him to cats, they found that Quasi was not yet ready to be adopted, because he ran away in fear. But everyone at the shelter knows that once he is ready he will have a family.

Meanwhile Quasimodo gains security and confidence with the help of his handlers, and is a happier dog every day.

Here we see him enjoying the snow

You can follow the evolution of Quasimodo on his official page. We hope you find a beautiful family soon. He deserves a lot of love and affection, his noble heart is ready to fill a home with happiness.

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