ScapeGoat Sanctuary

My service dog, Bijou, has been having a lot of pain and holding up her left rear leg lately.  After two trips to two different vets here in Lebanon, Tn....we had to take her to UT Veterinary College.  She recieved several tests on Monday and more on Tuesday.  The good news is she doesn't have any spinal cord or neurological damage.  The bad news is ....two luxating patellas.  (Knees that slip out or are never in place)

Please ...if you have a puppy or older dog that you bring into your home......especially from a rescue....make sure that you keep a watchful eye on their legs and knees.

There are so many unethical breeders that refuse to stop breeding their animals, even though they have genetic disabilities.

If you looked at my puppy (1 yr old) you would not know anything was wrong until she started limping.  She runs & plays....till she limps.

The radiographs and spinal tap costs $450.00....and that is with a discount of 20% because she is a service dog.  The two knee surgeries she will have to have is $1500+ a piece.