The Extraordinary Life of Quasimodo: A Short-Spined German Shepherd

TLDRQuasimodo, a four-year-old German Shepherd with short spine syndrome, has become a social-media star. He was found as a stray and now resides at Secondhand Hounds in Minnesota. Despite his unique condition, Quasimodo enjoys life, is playful, and has stolen everyone's hearts. Secondhand Hounds saves thousands of animals each year and is dedicated to finding loving homes. Quasimodo's blood has been sent to geneticists to better understand his rare condition. While many have shown interest in adopting Quasimodo, it's important to remember the millions of shelter dogs in need of homes.

Key insights

💫Quasimodo is a four-year-old German Shepherd with short spine syndrome, a rare condition causing compressed vertebrae and missing spinal segments.

🐾Quasimodo was found as a stray in Kentucky and was initially fearful of people. However, he has since shown his playful and goofy personality in his loving home.

❤️Quasimodo's unique appearance and lovable nature have made him a social-media sensation, stealing the hearts of thousands of people worldwide.

🏠Quasimodo now resides at Secondhand Hounds in Minnesota, an organization dedicated to saving thousands of animals and finding them loving forever homes.

🌟Quasimodo's blood has been sent to geneticists at the University of California to better understand the causes of his rare condition.

Q&A

What is short spine syndrome?

—Short spine syndrome is a rare condition in which a dog's vertebrae are compressed or missing, resulting in a shortened spine.

How did Quasimodo end up at Secondhand Hounds?

—Quasimodo was found as a stray in Kentucky and was eventually caught after five days. He was then taken to Secondhand Hounds in Minnesota.

Does Quasimodo require special care for his condition?

—Quasimodo currently takes pain medication and may need further treatment in the future. He also requires elevated food bowls due to difficulties bending down.

Is Quasimodo available for adoption?

—While many have shown interest in adopting Quasimodo, his current family is still learning about his personality to find the perfect match. However, it is encouraged to visit local shelters and adopt a dog in need.

What is Secondhand Hounds' mission?

—Secondhand Hounds is dedicated to saving thousands of animals and finding them loving forever homes. They have saved nearly 10,000 animals since their founding in 2009.

Timestamped Summary

00:15Quasimodo, a four-year-old German Shepherd, has short spine syndrome, a rare condition affecting his back.

00:31Quasimodo's unique appearance and lovable personality have made him a social-media star.

01:09Quasimodo was found as a stray and taken to Secondhand Hounds in Minnesota.

01:42Secondhand Hounds saves thousands of animals each year and has helped nearly 10,000 animals since its founding in 2009.

01:59Short spine syndrome causes Quasimodo's vertebrae to be compressed and some segments to be missing.

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