31-12-25 Please meet our miracle pup, Tyson!

Our special boy Tyson was born via c-section at the centre, after his mum arrived heavily pregnant. Unfortunately, when we scanned the mum we discovered Tyson’s heart beat was dangerously low inside her belly, so the decision was made to perform an emergency c-section, where he was the only surviving puppy. We believe that Tyson was premature, but from the moment he came into this world he was a fighter! When he made he took his first breaths the staff almost couldn’t believe it.

Unfortunately, after the c-section Tyson’s mum didn’t know how to look after him, but lucky for him a wonderful staff member took him under his wing and hand raised him, getting up every hour through the night initially to make sure he was okay and feeding well.

Tyson has been tiny since he was born, in-fact he was so tiny when he was first born he could’ve been mistaken for a mouse! At his 7 week vet check, he only weighed 300g, and at 9 weeks he is 440g and he continue to grow!

During one of his vet checks, it was noted that he has an Open Fontanelle, which is a gap between the growth plates in his skull. This is common in small breed puppies and is very likely to close as he grows. However, there is a chance that it may not fully close and it does leave little Tyson more susceptible to brain injury if he was knocked on the head. Many dogs live full, normal lives with an open fontanelle, however this is something that will need to be monitored by adopters’ vets, and could require further investigations in the future.

Despite all of this Tyson is a beautiful, happy puppy who doesn’t know he is tiny! He could be an only, or live with exceptionally gentle, small resident dogs who aren’t likely to bump into him. Because of how small and fragile he is, we would not consider him in a home with young children who may accidentally knock him as this could cause him potential harm.

Tyson's adopters will need to agree to have him neutered when he is of age, and to take to take him to puppy socialization and training classes as long he his new vets believe he is healthy enough to take on the big world! He really is a great boy who loves the comforts of his foster home and has been so brave on his journey, he will make a great companion to anyone willing to provide him with the health and safety, and love he deserves!

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Cat friendly

This dog can be homed with cats.