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Marvin
6 years • Labrador Retriever
Listing confirmed July 16, 2026
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About Marvin
Marvin is a truly special soul with a heart full of love and a spirit that refuses to quit. This handsome pup was surrendered after he suddenly became paralyzed in his hind-end, but he hasn’t let that slow him down one bit! After being evaluated by a neurologist and undergoing an MRI, Marvin was diagnosed with L4-S3 myelopathy—an acute spinal cord injury that initially left him paraplegic with no pain sensation (nociception) in his back legs. But here’s the amazing news: after just a few sessions of rehabilitation, Marvin has shown signs of regaining pain sensation—a hopeful sign that…
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Decompression Crate
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Snuffle Mat
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Martingale No-Slip Collar
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Evaporative Cooling Vest
Keeps flat-faced or heavy-coated dogs from overheating on hot summer days.
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