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Durham

Labrador Retriever / Husky / Mixed (medium coat) · Young (8 months) · Male · Medium · Jackson, MS

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Notes from Animal Rescue Fund of MS

Durham was found in March of 2026. He was in a deep ditch with three broken legs. He was helped by the Jackson Fire Department to get out and taken for emergency care. ARF stepped up to take on his care. He is all puppy and while two of his legs recovered, he had to have one amputated.

He was the 8 week old puppy that was found in a 15 foot ditch with 3 broken legs. He had been hit by a car a couple of weeks earlier and it broke one leg. Then about 2 weeks later he was hit again and had 2 more legs broken and was tossed into the ditch by the collision. We don't know how long he lay there but someone heard him crying and posted it on a rescue page. He was rescued and brought to the vet where it was discovered that the legs were broken. One so badly it would need amputation. But before any surgeries could be done, he had to fight off the infection in his tiny body. This was in March. Since then, he has had 2 separate surgeries to repair his front and back legs. Then he was finally strong enough for the amputation of his front leg. The damage was much too extensive to repair. Once he was discharged from the vet Durham went to a wonderful foster family. But it is time for him to have a home of his own. Durham is a wonderful pup. He loves other dogs and is fine with cats. He takes a minute to get comfortable with new people, but once he knows you, he is a very loving baby. If you think he would be the ideal dog for you please fill out an application. Let's get this boy the home he deserves after the rough start he had.

About Durham

Home and care

With new people
Friendly
Training
Needs Training
Owner experience
First-timers OK
Coat
Medium

Plays with toys

As listed by Animal Rescue Fund of MS. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.

Can't adopt right now? Animal Rescue Fund of MS is looking for a foster home for Durham. Fostering is short-term, and the rescue usually covers food and vet care. Ask them about it.

What happens next

  1. Contact Animal Rescue Fund of MS using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
  2. They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
  3. Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Animal Rescue Fund of MS, never to AdoptNearby.
  4. Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.
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