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Dog Loses Leg But Not Spirit After Cruel Injury
18 Mar
Summary
- Cotton, a poodle mix, had a leg amputated due to severe injury from rubber bands.
- Despite hardship, Cotton remains sweet and greets everyone with a wagging tail.
- Cotton is now recovering in a foster home and seeking adoption.
A brave 3-year-old poodle mix, Cotton, is recovering after a harrowing experience in Georgia during June 2025. Volunteers found him with severe injuries to his paws caused by rubber bands, which had cut off circulation. Although the rubber bands were removed, the damage was too extensive, requiring the amputation of one leg.
Despite the cruelty he suffered, Cotton's spirit remains unbroken. He greets everyone with a wagging tail and hopeful eyes, demonstrating remarkable resilience. Veterinary professionals emphasize that limb amputation, while serious, often significantly improves a dog's quality of life when a limb is nonfunctional.
Following his surgery, Cotton moved to a foster home in New Jersey in September 2025. He has been actively exploring, playing, and shows no signs of slowing down. Rescue Dogs Rock NYC is currently reviewing adoption applications to find Cotton the best possible permanent home. His story has garnered significant public support online, with many expressing hope for his speedy recovery and adoption.
