Meet Buster
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When Buster was found on the streets of Nassau, Bahamas, he was in great pain. He had suffered a serious spinal injury from a kick and dragged himself to safety. Buster had been left on the street without care for weeks before being rescued.
Buster’s knees and stomach were raw from scraping the pavement. And his condition worsened over time. Thanks to the incredible efforts of Lissa, Steph, the BAARK! With his team, Dr. Valentino, and a network of caring people, Buster found hope and a second chance.
FUR to the rescue
![Recovery of rescue dog at Florida Urgent Rescue](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Buster-recovery.jpg)
“In lifesaving, we see the worst and the best in people. Despite all the people who passed him in the streets, extraordinary people intervened to save his life.
We would like to thank those who found him and brought him to the Bahamas Humane Society, as well as Lissa McComb, Steph Hickman and BAARK! The team which once again took action to save an animal in distress. They contacted us at FUR and we knew we had to help them. We all agreed to do whatever we could to help him.
Without an orthopedic specialist in the Bahamas, the Urgent rescue in Florida knew Buster’s best hope was to get him to Jacksonville for treatment.
Buster’s Recovery
![Buster in his wheelchair](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Buster.jpg)
Despite a serious spinal injury, he defies all odds. Thanks to the dedicated care of Buster’s incredible foster mother, he is making great progress. It has certainly come a long way from where it started!
“We never know exactly what we’re getting into when we take on a major medical case. Even as we take Buster to an orthopedic surgeon and do everything we can to restore his mobility, we realize he may never walk again. We understand that. Even if he can’t use his back legs, that doesn’t mean he can’t have a wonderful life. Byrdie and Spartacus showed us that. They run in wheelchairs, they are happy, they are spoiled and they are loved.
Buster’s wheelchair from Walkin’ Pets has been a game-changer in his recovery, according to emergency services. “Every day he becomes more confident and more joyful. He’s a completely different dog than when he arrived, and his wheels are a big part of that. They gave him the confidence boost he needed, and he loves being there.
He’s ready to find his forever home
Recovered and mobile, Buster has settled in with his foster family and is ready to reunite with his forever family! FUR wants potential adopters to know that, given his injuries, Buster will always need a little extra help, but he has pep in his step and is ready to be adopted!
To learn more about Buster, inquire about adoption, or to learn more about Florida Urgent Rescue, please visit their website at www.floridaurgentrescue.org