Huck the English Bulldog wasn't always Harbor Point Animal Hospital's favorite employee. He had a bit of rough start once he was purchased from a breeder as a tiny puppy and taken to his new home.





It wasn't long until his new family realized there was ​something different about Huck.





Huck was unable to control his bathroom habits, and his owners feared there was even more underlying issues with this.





Unfortunately, the family tried to return Huck back to the breeder, but he refused, and gave them a healthy second English Bulldog puppy instead.





Now, the family feared Huck would be put down if he ended up into the wrong hands, so they turned to their local vet clinic for advice.





While waiting for their appointment at the vet for their healthy puppy, the family spoke to Dr. Jamie Laity about Huck's condition, to which the doctor asked for them to bring him in so she could examine him.





Once Dr. Laity thoroughly examined him, X-rays and all, she was almost positive Huck suffered from spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord doesn't develop properly.





The family didn't know what to do, but not all hope was lost.





Dr. Laity took him home for the weekend while she waited for confirmation from a neurologist. But something happened. Dr. Laity fell in love with little Huck.





A few day later, when Huck was officially diagnosed with spina bifida, he became a permanent member of Dr. Laity's family.





"Dr. Laity couldn't resist Huck and she and everyone at Harbor Point fell in love with him instantly,” Amy Laity, practice manager and Dr. Laity’s wife said.





“She couldn't give him up and risk that he would end up in a home that couldn't properly care for him, or even worse, end up euthanized," she continued.





Dr. Laity knew Huck would need some specialized care, but being a vet, she was totally prepared to handle it.





Because of his condition, Huck has to wear a diaper and a belly band at all times, and as a result needs frequent baths, but so far he doesn’t seem to mind at all.





“He loves trying to hop into the bathtub and seems to really enjoy the water,” Amy said.





“He has quickly learned to stand and hold still for his frequent diaper changes, and is a really good sport about wearing all of the silly outfits we put him in!”

Since Huck has this condition, he cannot be left alone for long periods, therefore, Dr. Laity made the executive decision to being Huck to work with her, where he instantly won the hearts of practically everyone, employees and clients included.





Everyone who comes in is thrilled to meet the hospital’s newest employee, and Huck is just as thrilled to play with anyone and everyone who comes his way.





Huck also has three dog siblings at home, two Labs and a Boxer, and absolutely loves playing with them whenever he’s at home. Despite being so much smaller than his sibling dogs, he certainly holds his own as a loving member of the pack.

Huck went from being an unwanted sick puppy, to finding the best possible home he could. He is so happy- diapers, baths, and all! We just love a good heartwarming story like Huck's! So happy he found his 'fur'ever home.