Rexx - Shepherd and Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Newark, New Jersey

Rex has had a lot to overcome in a very short amount of time

He arrived at AHS South as a stray after likely being hit by a car, with a severe injury to his back leg. He was quickly transported to AHS in Newark, where one of our head veterinarians performed an amputation to relieve his pain. After surgery, Rex made his way to Tinton Falls, where he is now trying to recover and figure out what comes next. And all of this has happened in less than two weeks.

So if Rex seems tired, stressed, or unsure right now, we don't blame him. He's been through a traumatic experience, multiple shelter environments, transportation, surgery, and another big change in a very short period of time. We're not really meeting the Rex we hope to know yet. What we do know is that this boy is resilient. Despite everything, he's already adjusting to life on three legs and doing his best to keep moving forward.

Rex would love an adopter, but a foster home would make a huge difference too. He needs somewhere quiet and comfortable where he can rest, recover, and finally have a chance to decompress. Stop by to meet him today!

2960 Shafto Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ
ahscares.org/adopt
ID #123528

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