Barney the Boxer is just 6 months old and hasn’t had the best start to life, he has sadly gone through so much in such a short period of time.

Born with no tail and anal stricture, Barney was sadly bred by a backyard breeder with one parent who had medical issues and the other that was simply bought from a classifieds ad.

Poor Barney, wasn’t able to go to the toilet himself. A very serious problem, the breeder tried to empty Barney’s bowels himself and unfortunately further injured Barney internally.

Taken to the vet, the surgery was too much so the breeder surrendered Barney to Boxer Rescue Network Australia (BRNA).

BRNA without hesitation got Barney the surgery he needed, but sadly it didn’t work. They were given the choice for a second attempt but life long faecal incontinence or to be put to sleep.

BRNA had Barney in for his second surgery and he has recovered well. The only drawback is he has to wear Dundies inside. A tiny insignificant thing really, so that his life is saved. Thank you so much BRNA for saving Barney’s life.

Barney has been up for fostering with the view to adopt for a month or so now. He had over 150 applications but sadly none have worked out. Faecal incontinence can be a big responsibility, luckily here at the farm, poo, and lots of it everywhere everyday … is our normal! So don’t you worry about that Barney. As time goes on, Barney is missing out on some important socialisation and puppyhood, as well as not yet having a home of his own.

So Barney has come to the farm to have some fun and simply concentrate on being a puppy and having a social life. Until now, Barney has been in and out of hospital and has had to keep a quiet life always recovering. When out and about he has been in a pram.

Barney arrived at the farm today. He’s already adopted farm life whole heartedly. Running with the pack, playing, finding the drain, coming in for a nap on the couch. And being loved of course.

Barney is a beautiful sweet boy who is soooo excited to be at the farm for a new chapter in his life. And we’re super excited to have him here.

For those wondering, we are fostering Barney but he sure has a place here at the farm for as long as he needs or would like. I think we know a few Boxers than can vouch for farm life being a reasonable way of life

It’s all fun and games from here Barney. Literally. Woohoo for you little buddy.

Thank you Boxer Rescue Network Australia:
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