*Click on the Video below to see CJ's Miracle story! *
“CJ” has turned into our “Miracle Beagle”. When she came to us she was not able to walk, due to a damaged disc, and we were not given much hope that she would ever walk at all. We started by getting a K-9 Kart, tried acupuncture, underwent many hydrotherapy sessions and spent a lot of time swimming in her foster’s pool and exercising her legs.  Her progress has been truly amazing! Want to see “CJ” walk?  Just look at the video below.

There is no doubt that “CJ” can be a handful, especially when she spies a squirrel, duck, bird, cat, etc.  She jumps into hunting mode and starts the chase with that wonderful Beagle baying as she runs along. “CJ” has a veracious appetite and it is very important that her food be portion controlled so she does not get overweight.

“CJ” is not incontinent and does not soil her crate. However, if you are not careful when you lift her she will express her urine. We have been using this to our advantage and manually expressing her urine a few times during the day. This prevents her from having accidents in the house if she gets too excited. Pooping on her own has been difficult for “CJ” because she was not able to get herself into the squatting position. As a result, when she had to go, she would pull herself around with her front legs and leave a little trail of poop behind. Now that she can “walk” CJ is learning to pee and poop on her own when she goes outside.  She does not yet have it down 100% but continues to make progress.

“CJ” is a sweetheart who loves to be touched and to have lots of people around her.  “CJ” will need someone with a big heart and lots of patience to push her to her full potential, is that you? (Jack 03/03/2010)