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KnockKnockGreenpeace's avatar

Hi, Leroux! Good hobbies, my friend.

We should note that there are Mexican street dogs because spaying and neutering is not socially emphasized in Mexico. If we didn't have the public awareness and encouragement to spay and neuter our young pets, we'd have dogs roaming the streets here, with all the trouble that entails. It's true that neutered male dogs who live in human environments are happier and better able to comply with the kind of behavior that keeps us all safe and populations manageable. Kind of like that fourth leg, dogs don't necessarily need their you-know-whats unless they're meant for breeding.

It's also true that the cross-bred dogs you'll find in Mexico generally have good health and just need love and practice to develop awesome temperaments. Right, Leroux?

Susan K4's avatar

What a sweet looking dog! Missing that one leg doesn't stop them at all! My Jennie was just the same!

Dorothy Wiese's avatar

I didn’t notice the missing leg. I grew up with a 3 legged Boxer. Muggs was hit by a car when she was a puppy, an had her left fron leg amputated. The driver who hit her paid all her vet bills. In 1957 NY City.

She ran and jumped like normal and loved wrestling with my Dad.

Arkansas Blue's avatar

Amazing best traits, considering she's missing a front leg. Pretty girl.

Pam Birkenfeld's avatar

The sister of a friend of mine and her fiancé adopted a three legged former greyhound racer. When they got married, the dog was the ring bearer!

ROSE B RINDER's avatar

She's an old soul, at only 3 years. You can see it in her eyes in this photo. And she sits so confidently that I never saw the missing limb. What a friend you have! Lucky you.

Cherae Stone's avatar

She doesn’t appear to be missing a thing. She’s solid and steady. I’d love to watch her rip and run, then give her treats! Sweet giiiirl.

Lark Leonard's avatar

This is a beautiful dog! Thank you for sharing with us.

Francesca Reitano's avatar

What a pretty girl! Looking intently. Is it a treat, or a squirrel 🐿️???

Sue Snyder's avatar

Leroux should be an example to us all. Even when missing a leg, we keep going and moving forward.

Groovy Blue Hipster, Minnesota's avatar

Leroux appears to be a very old and wise soul! 🐶 💖🐶💕

Will Mayer's avatar

I want to scratch her behind the ears every morning and tell her she's a good, good girl. (Even when, like my guy, she isn't exactly always.)

Barbara Greer's avatar

This dog is obviously a very, very deep thinker and good girl! She sees life as a series of Zen moments. I would love to see her do a TED talk. xo from me.

Marcie E Weiler's avatar

Disability never stopped any being.

Jan S. Gephardt's avatar

Leroux sounds awesome. Her ability to catch squirrels reminds me of my late Italian Greyhound/Whippet mix, Jake. He, too, was disappointed when the "fun toy" broke and wouldn't move anymore.

L.A. Miller's avatar

Great to see Leroux. And very nice description. Always good when they are good with the cuddles.

So, watch out squirrels.