Six-legged dog found and rescued by concerned member of public
dailyrecord.co.ukA six-legged dog could have its additional limbs removed after being found and rescued by a concerned member of the public.
The animal, a female Spaniel puppy, was brought into Medivet's Pembroke surgery. After an initial inspection it was found the puppy had some birth defects.
The pooch was then taken to Fenton Vets in Haverfordwest by Greenacres Rescue Local Authority Dog Warden, and was examined by the vet on duty Charlotte Biddle, reports Wales Online.
Upon an examination the puppy appeared to have two extra legs and two vulvas - despite being in reasonable condition.The vet, Charlotte, was unsure if the puppy was functioning properly and admitted her for X-rays and further investigation for two days to monitor bodily functions.These 48 hours showed that, although timid, the puppy was more relaxed when in the company of other dogs and thankfully is now settling well into her foster home.It was noted the dog looked like a mermaid so she was christened Ariel by staff at the vets.A statement from vet Charlotte reads: “On investigation Ariel has two additional hind legs and the beginnings of a second vulva.
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