Wrigley’s Home Run
Aug 13, 2024
This Italian Greyhound was surrendered after breaking two front legs. Here’s how we set him for success with his second chance.
We met Wrigley at 8 months old and he already had a rocky start to life. This Italian Greyhound, a breed affectionately nicknamed “Iggys,” was originally purchased from a breeder. Upon picking him up, his owners learned that Wrigley had previously broken one of his front legs, but that it had healed.
Just hours after they brought Wrigley home, he jumped off the couch and broke the other front leg. They rushed him to their veterinarian, and after learning his leg was broken, decided to surrender him to PAWS.
The same day he arrived, we were able to get Wrigley into surgery to fix his fractured leg. PAWS Chicago Verterinary Surgeon Dr. Jackie Zdziarski-West performed the surgery, placing a plate across his radius and ulna to strengthen his bones while he healed.
Then it was time for weeks of very important rest and relaxation! Wrigley went to a foster home with two other dogs who took very good care of him, always ready to be his cuddle buddies or gently play with him. After so much change in so little time, little Wrigley was understandably nervous, but his foster home gave him comfort and new friends.
Now, Wrigley is finishing recovery in a Help Me Heal home, our foster-to-adopt program for healing pets who still have check-ups with our veterinarians before clearing for adoption. During this time, PAWS covers all medical care, but pets like Wrigley get a head start on settling into their future home!
Help Me Heal pets like Wrigley can be found on our website with the rest of their adoptable friends! Eligible pets will have their profile flagged “Help Me Heal” on our Adopt page.