Henry, a Happy Tail!

by Rachel | February 2, 2012 02:01 PM | 3 comments

"He was one of those cases that most people would have given up on because his heart was in such bad shape, but he was so worth saving." - Amy, Henry's Foster Mom

For the first few months after Henry was rescued, most knew him simply as “the heart puppy.” And while he does have one of the biggest hearts and sweetest spirits ever to be found in a dog, the moniker came from a much more serious attribute of this sweet puppy.

Henry and Lucas

Shortly after he entered LCHS’ foster program, the staff at North Florida Animal Hospital donated diagnostic services in an attempt to discover the source of Henry’s lethargy. They discovered that Henry had an extremely serious heart defect called Pulmonic Stenosis. This condition would cost him his life within a few weeks unless he received an expensive and involved surgery.

Happily, due to the generosity of several benefactors, Henry was able to receive his life-saving surgery at the University of Florida. No longer slow and oh-so-easily tired, Henry is now a goofy, active young dog who has a long, healthy life ahead of him with best buddy, Lucas. 

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