Harold was brought into this world in a puppy mill, a place where mother dogs are kept in cramped cages and many puppies are bred solely for profit.
Animals bred in puppy mills are at a higher risk of developing serious health issues such as heart disease, kidney disease, blood disorders, deafness, and permanent paralysis due to excessive breeding.
After only a few baby breaths, Harold was auctioned off to an unsuspecting buyer for $7,000. The new owner took him home and cared for him as he recovered from a respiratory infection.
After some time, Harold suddenly found himself unable to use his hind legs due to a spine curvature caused by excessive breeding at the puppy mill; this condition is similar to scoliosis and has taken away all feeling in his back legs.
Harold’s new owner entrusted him to Dallas DoggRRR, who quickly took him to the nearest emergency vet clinic.
Harold spent a couple of days in the hospital and had a hard time keeping food down.
During an emergency exploratory surgery, medical professionals found ulcerations, a narrowing in Harold’s intestines, stomach adhesions, swollen lymph nodes, high liver levels, and excess fluid in his stomach and esophagus.
This young boy has been a beloved member of the Dallas DogRRR family for a few years now, playing the role of our adorable rescue mascot and friendly face on social media.
