Animal shelter hero Mo: Bulldog with short legs needs help!

Animal shelter hero Mo: Bulldog with short legs needs help!

There is a new, charming resident at the Cologne-Dellbrück animal shelter: the male bulldog Mo. He was abandoned by his previous owners and suffers from painful pododermatitis, an inflammation of the paw skin. Although Mo stands out with his short legs and muscular build, he has taken many hearts by storm. The animal shelter shared a picture of him on Instagram, which immediately received numerous positive reactions. Many animal fans express their enthusiasm for Mo and show their support in the comments.

“Mo” didn’t have it easy. The previous owners simply abandoned him, which meant a lot of hardship for the little guy. The animal shelter is now hoping that he will soon get fit and find his own home as soon as the treatment for the pododermatitis is completed. The zookeepers are confident that Mo will soon find his new happiness. It is important to you to provide your dog with a safe and loving environment.

Cruel breeding and health concerns

However, Mo's living conditions also cast a shadow on the issue of torture. While some animal fans express suspicion that Mo's health problems, particularly pododermatitis, are due to cruel breeding, the shelter does not explicitly question this. There are many risks in breeding bulldogs that can lead to such health problems.

Brachycephaly in particular, a trait that can affect many bulldogs, poses major health challenges. These include breathing problems and a tendency to a variety of other complaints. Shortening the muzzle in dogs can not only lead to difficulty breathing, but can also cause eye and dental problems. In combination with the pronounced roundness of the head, such dogs are also more susceptible to corneal injuries and even serious diseases such as hydrocephaly. The health impairments are diverse and can have serious effects on the lives of dogs, especially as they get old. This presents an important question for pet owners and breeders.

The discussion about torture breeding should by no means be ignored. The mission statement of animal husbandry goes in the same direction as the animal shelter's efforts to always put the well-being of the animals first. It is important to develop an awareness of the difficulties that dogs like Mo face and to ensure that future generations do not have to suffer similar ordeals.

Overall, Mo remains hopeful for a speedy recovery and a loving new home. His story encourages us to think outside the box and think about how we, as a society, treat the animals that enrich our lives.

If you would also like to support Mo and his story, take a look around the animal shelter in the city of Cologne Delbrück and maybe you will find a new four-legged friend yourself.