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PFC Gage

Hi, I'm PFC Gage!

Gage entered Boykin Spaniel Rescue™'s (BSR™) care after a traumatic back injury and disk rupture.  Upon evaluation by a neurologist, it was determined that the time between injury and treatment in addition to the lack of deep pain response/neural reflex did not make him a candidate for successful surgery.  BSR took him in as a Permanent Foster Care (PFC) dog, and an amazing foster who already had another paralyzed Boykin Rescue dog in care said, "heck...what's one more...we know what to expect." He was also heartworm positive, so that would have to be treated as well.  While the ins and outs of tending to a dog with no back end control, getting it used to a wheelchair and working on front end strength were indeed familiar, Gage had a trick up his sleeve that astounded us all!   On Easter weekend, Gage began exhibiting a phenomenon known as "spinal walking," in which the body still has no deep pain sensation or ability to control its back limbs, but nevertheless, the "muscle memory" in the dog allows it to stand and more or less "walk." Most of the time, this looks like a drunken sailor with a very clumsy gait, but Gage added his own twist...and soon he wasn't just spinal walking but also spinal RUNNING!!  Gage continues to amaze us and his BSR foster family makes sure he gets the best  care ever!
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​          ​ www.boykinspanielrescue.org
            boykinspanielrescue@gmail.com
           1-877-LBD-DOGS
          ​1-877-523-3647

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who Is BSR?
    • The Team >
      • Board of Directors
      • Advisory Panel
      • BSR Veterinary Advisory Panel
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Black Tie & Blue Jeans for Brown Dogs Gala
    • In The News
    • BSR on Social Media
    • Nonprofit Status >
      • BSR 990s & Annual Reports
    • Educational Articles and Videos >
      • Health Education
      • Training & Obedience
      • General Articles & Videos
      • Senior Dog Care
    • Contact Us!
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteering for BSR
    • Volunteer Application
    • Junior Volunteer Program >
      • Junior Volunteers Suggested Reading
  • Adopt
    • Considering adding a Boykin to your home?
    • About Adopting from BSR
    • Seniors for Seniors
    • Adoption Application
    • Available Dogs
    • Gallery of Adopted Dogs
    • Some Amazing Stories
    • Sally Success Story
  • Need to Rehome Your Dog?
  • Shop
    • ShopBSR
    • Personalized Valentine Merchandise
    • Candles
    • Online Shopping
    • Promotions
  • Donate
    • Donate To BSR
    • Wish Upon a Star
    • Ways to Give
    • Planned Giving >
      • Wills and Trusts
      • Life Insurance
      • Retirement Assets
      • Roll Over an IRA
      • Outright Gift
      • Qualified Charitable Distribution
    • Guardian Angel Program
    • Our Donors
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Privacy Policy