ScapeGoat Sanctuary

Maxine, a 2-year-old pit bull awaiting a home at New Jersey's Camden County Animal shelter walked in on three and a half legs, and quickly won over the shelter staff with her gentle, affectionate nature. In fact, Maxine is used as the "helper" dog to temperament-test all other incoming strays to see how well they play with others.

Sadly, potential adopters routinely overlook Maxine, but that could change if she were to become bionic . Betting that Maxine's chances of adoption would increase dramatically with an artificial leg, the shelter is launching a drive to raise $6,000, the cost of Cassidy's operation. To make a donation toward Maxine's new leg, e-mail info@ccasnj.org.

To learn more about the trailblazing procedures performed by NCSU vets, visit cvm.ncsu.edu.

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