The Incredible Journey of a Special Dog: Overcoming Fear and Finding Love Across the Globe
Meet Quasimodo, an extraordinary German Shepherd born with a shortened spine, making him one of the only 14 dogs in the world living with this unique condition.
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Quasimodo, despite his distinctive looks, is just as adorable, loving, and playful as any other dog. After being rescued by the animal welfare organization Secondhand Hounds in 2016, he began a new chapter in his life.
Since then, he has become a social media sensation with over 500,000 followers on his Facebook page, "Quasi The Great." This happy and affectionate German Shepherd was initially thought to have his unique appearance due to being raised in a confined space that hindered his development.
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However, it was later discovered that he was born with a shortened spine, which is an extremely rare condition, with only 14 known cases in the world. As a result, his entire body is compressed, and his organs are pressed together in his abdomen.
Secondhand Hounds believes that every dog deserves a loving home, and is currently providing care for Quasimodo. It was a temporary foster family who gave him the name of the famous hunchback from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” – Quasimodo.
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”The Quasi of Secondhand Hounds is our hero because he is the definition of the qualities we all admire in our dogs,” his foster parent told Time in 2016.
“Born different, but never knowing any other way, he seeks to please the people who have shown him kind hands and warm hearts. He may not be as pretty as many dogs on the outside, but his heart and soul shine through and make him one of God’s most beautiful creatures.”
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Quasimodo has been examined by a veterinarian, who has found that his twisted tail is affecting his other bodily functions.
This is a common issue among dogs with shortened spines, according to The Dodo. However, Quasimodo is scheduled to undergo an operation to correct this condition.
Research has shown that the condition of shortened spine syndrome can be caused by inbreeding and often comes with additional health issues.
However, Quasimodo doesn’t seem to mind any of this. He is very affectionate, loves other dogs – though he’s a bit scared of cats – and doesn’t seem to be in any pain from his condition.
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Quasimodo's popularity has only continued to grow, with his Facebook page documenting his journey attracting hundreds of thousands of followers.
Despite his story gaining widespread attention back in 2016, people continue to follow his progress and show him love and support. It is evident that Quasimodo is living a happy and fulfilling life, and it brings us joy to see that he is still receiving the love and care he deserves!
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