Meet Chance

03/02/26 18:47 Chance had his FHO surgery on his right hip at UC Davis in November of 2025. He came today for a recheck exam. He has decreased full extension in his right hip but overall is comfortable and able to walk and run fairly well. The foster is not able to adopt Chance at this time. Chance has been on urgent needs rescue for several months. We are updating his needs rescue status to final with a review date of 3/30.*******************************************************************01/16/26This friendly and affectionate dog warms up quickly to new people and enjoys attention, leaning in for pets and affection. He is comfortable with handling, including teeth checks and vaccinations, and responds well to gentle guidance. He would thrive in a loving home where he can get consistent attention, companionship, and positive interaction. This dog (male neutered, ~50 lb) came into the shelter with a limp. X-rays showed that he is close to 1 year old. This dog has been diagnosed with a chronic fracture of the proximal femur at the juncture of the femoral neck and the femoral head (right hip) with aseptic necrosis of the femoral neck. In other words, his right hip joint is broken and compromised. He has muscle atrophy in the right limb from disuse. This chronic injury is painful and requires surgical treatment, typically a femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHNO) procedure, to remove the damaged portion of the hip joint. Our very committed foster was able to coordinate surgical repair at UC Davis, which we hope to be completed by early to Mid-November as soon as they are able. Chance will need post-operative rehabilitation and care. Chance also has mild left coxofemoral degenerative joint disease (arthritis in the left hip).