Sasha is a beautiful and loving one-year-old Shepherd mix. Sadly, this gorgeous girl was born without a left kidney or a urethra and her urethral sphincter doesn’t work properly. Sasha's vulva is also malformed. Because of these unfathomable birth defects, Sasha’s can not hold her urine as she produces it. Unfortunately, she ends up leaking some urine. It takes a very special person to lovingly provide the care that Sasha needs and deserves. Elsewhere, young Sasha would most likely be put down.

In an effort to try to help Sasha, she underwent two complex surgeries. The first was a cystourethropexy. This procedure allows some of the pressure to be taken off of the bladder. The second was a vulvaplasty, which helped to correct the malformation of her vulva.

Sasha is a fantastic dog who can have a full and happy life ahead of her. She is affectionate and gentle and is a pleasure to pet and snuggle up to. Sasha’s condition will be life-long. However, through the Animal League’s Sponsor Program, Sasha has found a foster home, where she will be loved, respected, completely cared for and given the wonderful life she truly deserves.

Sasha's Updates

3rd Quarter 2008
Sasha continues to blossom in her foster home and is doing wonderful. Her foster mother has taken care of many special-needs animals and knows how to provide the extra special care that they each require and Sasha is no exception. Her foster mother takes Sasha out into the yard frequently because she knows she loves it so much. As a young puppy Sasha is very energetic and lively and her foster mom makes sure to play with her outside as often as she wants to provide her with the exercise she needs and loves.

2nd Quarter 2008
New to Program! Sasha is a beautiful and loving Shepherd mix. Sadly, this gorgeous girl was born without a left kidney or a urethra and her urethral sphincter doesn’t work properly. Sasha's vulva is also malformed. Because of these unfathomable birth defects, Sasha’s can not hold her urine as she produces it. Unfortunately, she ends up leaking some urine. Elsewhere, Sasha would most likely be put down.

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