Ten-month-old tri-colored Danny Boy has every good trait that make people admire and want Australian Shepherds. He’s perceptive, intelligent and responsive. He’s also drop-dead gorgeous and, at 34 pounds, a house-friendly-sized, smaller member of his breed.

Danny Boy was found wandering, still cheerful but, even though he didn’t realize it, in trouble. However, something made his people discard him. The only thing that the shelter staff can see is Danny Boy’s one imperfection. Danny Boy is missing half of one rear foot.

That foot might have been caught in a leg-hold trap, or it might have been a birth defect. Either way, it doesn’t impede his ability to be a perfect, playful, walk-forever pet. Danny Boy just can’t out maneuver a flock of escaping sheep.