Contacted by the pound ofIle-de-France, Action Protection Animale took charge of a battered life suffering from an extremely rare pathology. The Belgian Shepherd Malinois, responding to the name ofOwencould not eat, drink and breathe normally like its fellow creatures.
And for good reason ! Unable to fully open his mouth due to a double jaw fracture.
The animal, relatively hungry, was certainly the victim of a malicious act when it was small. This was, in any case, the opinion of the veterinarians who examined him. As a result of this shock, the injury was not treated by its former owner. Result: the lower jaw has not developed and its muscles have atrophied. Over time, his jaw reunited, but in a closed position.
Despite the hardships he endured and the discomfort that tormented him on a daily basis, Owen has been called ” adorable and affectionate dog, a real pearl by the association. By noting the infinite love that bloomed in him as well as his rage to live, Action Protection Animale decided to work hard with specialists to help him spread his wings and fly away from this hell for good.
Last Chance Operation
As Owen required special attention, Anne-Claire Chauvancypresident ofWHAT, made the decision to host him at his home. ” It’s a dog that was lucky to get out of itshe said, we decided we wouldn’t let him down, he had fought so hard so far that it was up to us to help him live. »
After several medical appointments, surgery proved to be the best solution. Unfortunately, in addition to being very technical and expensive, this operation involved risks. Anesthesia was a real sword of Damocles. ” What is dramatic for this dog is that if he had been taken care of earlier, we would not be here.said the veterinarian Isabelle Valin to the volunteer, but we have to give it a try and we will get there. »
Bet held, bet won! Thanks to the adroit strokes of the scalpel, the Malinois was offered a second wind. ” He was hospitalized for 2 days because it was extremely painfultold Anne-Claire Chauvancy, it must also be said that we had to break his jaw to rebuild everything inside his mouth. Cheerful sniffling and tail wagging: the patient couldn’t help but cheer on his benefactress, when he joined her comforting arms.
This life-saving intervention allowed an opening of the mouth of about 8 or 9 centimeters. A great victory, made possible thanks to multiple financial donations.
The dawn of a new life
« I feel like I’m not getting the same dog back, he exudes happinessexclaimed the president of the association leaving the veterinary clinic, Owen isn’t completely out of the woods either. He will have an important post-op follow-up. It will be necessary to ensure that the jaw does not consolidate again in the closed position. Fortunately, this odyssey ends well.
After fighting bravely for the first months of his existence, the warrior won the battle. The hour of the armistice has sounded, which has put an end to his nightmare. Owen can finally yawn, eat, drink, breathe and play, all the activities that had been stolen from him for his greatest misfortune.
Like a phoenix rising from its ashes, Owen threw off her uncomfortable rags and made a fresh start alongside her guardian angel. Yes, Anne-Claire Chauvancy made him a full member of his family. ” I think we had a mutual crush and that it would be very complicated to separate now “, she estimated.
However, the violence she faced in the past gripped her soul and lacerated her. The fighter suffered from psychological after-effects. ” It is an animal which, even if it looks very playful, still has great fears, in particular of men and certain objects. “, underlined its owner.
The latter will have accompanied him with dedication on the road to recovery, from start to finish. Anne-Claire et Owen overcame the various difficult ordeals together, hand in paw.
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The dog, winner of a trying obstacle course, can now contemplate the dawn of his new life in complete serenity.
Picture credits: Anne-Claire Chauvancy / Action Protection Animale