24-045 Spam  is a 1-year-old female Golden Retriever with a heart as golden as her coat. She was surrendered by a service organization due to medical needs that required ongoing care they couldn’t provide. Her medical story is long and ongoing, but in short, she is a special needs dog born with a liver shunt: abnormally-formed vessels allowed normal blood, which drains from the digestive system, to bypass  the liver, where it would usually be detoxified, and flow directly into the systemic circulation. This condition results in an under-developed liver, a deficient protein supply, and abnormal fat and protein metabolism. Surgery to repair this condition, a procedure called intrahepatic coil embolization, opened up the vessels so her liver would work properly; the surgery was a success.

Here’s where  Spam’s  story turns into a fairytale! The very veterinarian who began  Spam’s  medical journey has now become her forever home! For the past four months,  Spam  has been thriving with her new family, who have gotten to know her playful, spirited personality. As they share:  Despite her medical issues, she still has a lot of puppy energy!  And what a clever girl she is!  Spam  adores her toys, especially a rubber frisbee that she’s figured out how to wrap around other toys so she can carry two at once. Sometimes she does this while sitting on her favorite outdoor  toy, the Jolly Ball. Of course, every journey has its challenges.  Spam’s biggest one? Convincing her feline brother to be her best friend and to play with her all the time!  Spam  also has some unique talents . The adopters  related:  We’ve discovered she’s an exceptional belcher, especially after meals. 

It’s clear that  Spam  has found the perfect home filled with love and laughter. As her family says:  Spam   is a sweet, funny girl, and we’re so lucky she came into our lives.