I’m formally known as Tiny Tim! I’m a year old now and full of mischief and puppy love! I know, I know, I know…..you are all saying, “I thought he
was adopted in February 2011”. Yes, I was with a very loving and awesome family (they named me TANK). In the
middle of July 2011 all things good went downhill. I don’t know what happened…..one day I was walking and the
next I just couldn’t walk. It seems like an old injury from a few months back was the
culprit and I was just too tough and bull-headed to really let
anyone know that I was injured. After a few weeks of seeing my regular vet and a physical
therapist, my family decided that I would be better suited with
another family that could care for me since I was unable to walk.
I was previously supported, loved and adopted through the
American Bullmastiff Association’s Rescue Group. I haven’t forgotten the outpouring of love, well wishes and
financial support to remove my birth defect (deformed back leg). I am one very lucky bullmastiff. I will ways be so very grateful. Dr. Leal from Blairstown Animal Hospital believed in me right away and said to ensure I progress the deformed leg must go. I was a gem in everyone's eyes at the hospital! I really impressed everyone by trying to walk shortly after walking up after surgery!
So…..the new chapter in my life begins. Once my family surrendered me, I was taken into the care of Bullmastiff Rescuers, Inc., and immediately taken to an Orthopedic
Surgeon (based on a virtual review of previous xrays by one of BRI’s
veterinarians, Dr. Rebecca Fulton from Bethel Mill Animal Hospital).
Dr. Franczuski, from Veterinary Referral Center, was able to fit me
in for an evaluation and to take a couple films of my back leg and
determined that if I was to ever have a chance to walk again, I
would need to have surgery immediately to repair my broken hip. YES, a broken hip. Am I cool or what! I am a TANK!
Surgery went well and the post op recovery was a breeze! I am now very fortunate to be going 4 days a week for
physical therapy. I am
one of the headliners at Rebound Animal Wellness Center with Jen
Magee, CCRP, CMT., Marie,
AJ and Kelley also think I’m the cat’s meow! I am also one lucky dog to be going to rehab with Drs. Fulton
and Jasenak at V-Crest rehabilitation center on Saturdays. I usually get a big treat on the way home….for being so good!
I’m making progress every day. I have been able to get up from a laying position all by
myself and walk a few steps. I scoot so much faster than I walk but if I want to be the
“TANK” that I was born to be….I have to exercise and try, try, try
to use my hip to form a pocket that will allow me to put
more weight on my leg and actually WALK like a pro!
Tank Out!
P.S. "Tank" You from the bottom of my heart to those who have recently donated to my care.
P.S. "Tank" You from the bottom of my heart to those who have recently donated to my care. 
