Rescue dog called Picasso because of his strange jaw finally finds a home

A rescue dog called Picasso because of his unusual features has finally found a home and is training to be a therapy dog.

The corgi pitbull terrier mix was born with a misaligned jaw and tragically lost his brother, Pablo, who died of a brain aneurysm.

The two dogs had previously faced being put down after being left at a shelter but were saved by Luvable Dog Rescue founder Liesl Wilhardt.

Sadly, Pablo died just months after being rescued, leaving Picasso, who is a year old, behind.

Picasso lives with nine other rescued dogs at Ms Wilhardt’s home, and he is training to help people with disabilities.

‘Picasso is a very special dog, with an exceptional temperament,’ she said.

‘I just fell in love with him as soon as I saw him. He is training as a certified therapy dog and also serves as a Luvable Dog Rescue ambassador.

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‘He lives in my home with nine other rescued dogs. Picasso is courageously going forward with his therapy and service dog training without his brother by his side for the first time in his life.

‘When Pablo died it was absolutely heartbreaking. They were so close. They had always been together.’

She said she couldn’t face the thought of leaving Picasso alone.

‘I decided to bring him to my home and integrate him into my pack of dogs. I couldn’t face the thought of him being alone.

‘He is a real survivor – he has survived his birth defect, living on the streets, the shelter and losing his brother. He has made new friends. This is his new family.’

Speaking about his jaw, she said: ‘The vets say he isn’t in any pain from it. It can sometimes make his eating difficult but other than that he is fine.

‘We are now working towards getting him officially trained as a rescue dog. He is working with people who are ill or who need help.

‘I love this boy so much, and he’s had a hell of a rough life so far. I want the rest of his life to be amazing.’