Back in February a male staffy came into the county shelter with a bad leg who was heartworm positive. He had been picked up in Longs as a stray. The shelter was full and his time there was short. They called "last call" for this big boy. We asked a few fosters if they could help and by the time we contacted the shelter we weren't sure he was still available but luckily he was. 
We got him to the vet asap and our vet determined his ankle was shattered beyond repair due to a gunshot. We can only assume he wondered on someone's property and was shot. 
We decided to amputate his leg as he was in a lot of pain so "Trooper" had surgery to remove the bad leg. It was touch and go for awhile as he had quite a few complications but fortunately after a few weeks the incisions healed and he was able to begin his heartworm treatment. 
Someone who formerly worked with homeless dogs in our area,  saw our posts about Trooper and immediately felt a connection and wanted to meet him and possibly adopt! 
Yesterday Tony made the 8 hour trip from Maryland with his dog, Sophie and all went well! Trooper hit the road with his new family and has been settling into his new home today.
Huge thanks to everyone who donated to his expensive vet bills and to his amazing foster family for caring for this boy these last few months. 
Trooper is why Rescue Matters. He could have easily been a statistic. We wish you a long life of happiness sweet boy!! Never look back!