A little dog named Boo Boo has been given a new lease on life after undergoing surgery to remove a massive 3.2-pound tumor. The tumor, which was hanging from her left side, was never treated by her previous owners, and had grown so large that it was dragging on the ground and causing Boo Boo discomfort.
Thankfully, Boo Boo was taken in by Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco, where the staff were able to provide her with the care she needed. They temporarily used a belly band to lift the mass and prevent it from dragging, and then sent her to a veterinarian for bloodwork. Luckily, the results showed the tumor was benign.
Boo Boo underwent successful surgery to remove the tumor, and even better news was on the horizon for her. San Francisco resident Ashley Shuster, 26, was looking to adopt a dog and came across Boo Boo’s photo on Muttville’s website. She was immediately drawn to the little pup, who was wearing a party hat in the photo, and knew that Boo Boo was the one for her.
Since being adopted, Boo Boo has flourished in her new home. She loves running around off-leash in areas near the Golden Gate Bridge, and her new owner describes her as “incredibly friendly, loves everyone she meets and greets them tail wagging!” In a video on Muttville’s YouTube channel, Boo Boo is seen cuddling and playing with Shuster, who says she feels like she got so lucky to have such a sweet and loving dog.
The staff at Muttville couldn’t be happier with the turn of events. Boo Boo has gone from being a happy dog who couldn’t walk to acting like a puppy again. She has a whole new life ahead of her, thanks to the kindness of her rescuers and her new owner. Boo Boo’s story is a reminder of the importance of providing care and compassion to animals in need, and of the joy that can come from adopting a shelter pet.
