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The DOG thread
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Just got this guy a week or two ago. He had belonged to my office manager's neighbors, who neglected him pretty badly. I bet he has not seen two dozen people in his entire life. When we picked him up, his fur was sort of weird. He is not a year old, and he looked like he was going grey. Stripe down his back, and on both sides. Really brittle fur, like straw, rough to the touch. His previous owner said that was his "puppy hair" which I have never heard of before. Wife took him to the vet to get checked out. Vet says his gums are too pale, maybe he is a little anemic. Check him for worms, and he has them worse than the vet has seen before, and she is no kid. Said the sample was more eggs and worms than feces, with every type of worm there is. I had no idea there were numerous types. She said that judging by the way the worms looked, he had been infested at least two years, which is a neat trick for a 10 month old dog. My wife had them get a blood sample, which the vet did not feel was necessary, because he really looked pretty good overall. Called later and said to bring him back because he needed a blood transfusion, he was so anemic. We did not do that, but dewormed him, and have been giving him iron supplement every other day. He looks a lot better now, and seems to be getting along with the 15 year old dog pretty well. She has had to straighten him out a few times, but he is doing better. Better on a leash now, really sweet natured already. Vet said he would have died in about a month if he had stayed where he was before we got him.
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Good job Tobra!
Follow your vets recommendation - you'll probably have to deworm him a couple of times to clean out the infestation. I had a greyhound that I picked up through a rescue group with the tell tale rough/brittle/sunburned looking coat. Wormy beyond belief... Popped a smooth fresh coat after the worming and was a beautiful dog. angela |
The good job was my office manager working on them for a month or so to give the dog up to a good home.
Only problem with that dog is it is sort of like taking a horse that likes to chase squirrels for a walk, easier now with a good harness on him. That and his tongue is about the size of a beach towel. |
The five seconds that it lasted.....GF NEVER listens.
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upside...
folks get out of your way fast.. get it under control quickly.. their powerful and don't mean harm... they will simply move.. took patience & time.... but I stroll 3 big ones at once.. and their off leash whenever possible.. Rika |
Good job, Tob!
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In this pic, you can see the grey looking hair on his side, mostly gone after a few weeks of no worms, decent food and iron supplements every other day. Mostly all dark brown now, still has it on his tail though.
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Zuzu joined our family 2 weeks ago. 5 month old St. Bernard with a truly sweet disposition. Due to a truly despicable breeder we got her through Parvovirus, worms and fleas...nice, eh? Yet we paid for perfection...but ultimately that's now what we've got. Looking forward to many years with this girl. She has big shoes to fill. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1442502688.jpg |
well done..Mike..
now Mazzy can relax's for a bit.. and chase that squirrel.. the only breed that has managed munch me .. and it was all my fault... she looks awesome.. don't think they like water .. do like cold weather or A/C.. Rika |
Thanks...she'll be an inside dog, so plenty of AC. And so begins another journey...
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Congrats on Zuzu, Mike....SB's are usually a very mellow breed - but they can have their moments! Hope she recovers 100% very soon.
Awesome pic, Rika! Do they allow humans to use the pool? :) https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...8f&oe=566B34D1 |
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The DOG thread
^^^ hahahaha, yup, total poser....
My first Aussie, Murphy(m.h.r.i.p) totally knew what a camera was. I would pull out the camera for a pic and I would swear he would suddenly sit up straight and puff out his chest the give me the "this is my best side" pose. Too funny, Bugs He liked "hair cut day" during summertime. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...947d0c5c80.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...5c5422167e.jpg A total ham http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...75371f9297.jpg It was mom's idea for the bro & sissy portrait back in the day. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...c7d9e6ab6a.jpg |
The DOG thread
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Murphy at Holloween http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...6b2bb36c9e.jpg Murphy, Hedi, Mikey http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...4052b41956.jpg Murphy and Hedi chilling at Folsom Lake Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
This farmer is GOD to the DOG!
http://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/t...6&q=60&o=f&l=f Texas Man Built A Train To Drive Rescued Dogs Around There are awful people out there who decide to abandon dogs and leave them to starve, and then there are people like Eugene Bostick, a man who not only rescues abandoned dogs, but carts them around in a homemade train every day. Bostick, an 80-year-old retiree from Fort Worth, Texas, has owned a farm with his brother Corky since the '40s, and he reveals that people leave their dogs to die on his land sometimes. "We live down on a dead-end street, where me and my brother have a horse barn. People sometimes come by and dump dogs out here, leaving them to starve. So, we started feeding them, letting them in, taking them to the vet to get them spayed and neutered. We made a place for them to live." As if rescuing dogs wasn't good enough, Bostick thought it would be a fun idea to not only build a train, but to drive these lovable dogs around for the whole neighborhood to see. Dog Train, man Builts Train For Dogs© Provided by Mandatory Dog Train, man Builts Train For Dogs "One day I was out and I seen this guy with a tractor who attached these carts to pull rocks. I thought, 'Dang, that would do for a dog train,'" Bostick recalls. "I'm a pretty good welder, so I took these plastic barrels with holes cut in them, and put wheels under them and tied them together." Dog Train, man Builts Train For Dogs© Provided by Mandatory Dog Train, man Builts Train For Dogs Bostick plans to do this as long as possible, or until I can take over and make it my full-time job. "I'm getting up in age. I'm 80 now, so I suppose it can't last too much longer, but I'll keep it going as long as I can. The dogs have a great time. They just really enjoy it." |
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Thanks for all the Aussie pics of Murphy, Bugs....he had a good life with you! And for that amazing story of the man in Texas, Zavo....good stuff!
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Stella.... Aka "The Dipper"
She will be 14 in January. She still goes nuts when I bust out the hose to wash the car.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1443405781.jpg |
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This whole page is good stuff!!! Made me smile. :)
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lovin Dirt
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The Daily Rundown Briefing
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We said goodbye to the second of our little friends last evening.
Harley was rescued at 8 months to be a companion animal to Koby, who was 5 at the time. This little guy went from absolute terror as a puppy to loving, playful juvenile, to amazingly athletic adult, to sweet little old man in only 16 years. My wife wasn't even in the picture when he joined my life, yet she's upstairs at this very moment crying because he's gone. The decision to put an animal down humanely is so difficult; yet it was time. His body and mind were both failing him, and the delicate balance between a quality life and complete dependence finally shifted to the latter, so we made the call last Friday. I had been sleeping on the couch for nearly 3 months just so I could try to match his routine of needing to go out every two hours without disturbing my wife. Was I frustrated? Yes. Was I at times angry? Yes, but I'd do it again--because what he gave us in return was priceless. Going through the weekend and awaiting the Vet's arrival yesterday was tough. We picked him up and held his little bag-of-bones body way too much. We fed him bacon and eggs and steak and other things that he was never allowed to eat otherwise. He looked at us as though we were crazy. Maybe we were. We said our goodbyes, the vet gave him a sedative, and I held him and waited as he slowly drifted into near unconsciousness. It only took a minute more when she gave him the final shot, and he passed quietly lying on my chest. Anyway, I came downstairs this morning and began putting away the water and food bowls, blankets, toys, and all the other stuff pertaining to his life, and the silence in the house was deafening. No shuffling of paws, no stinky kiss on the face. I'm glad my wife is upstairs, because otherwise she'd be able to see me crying, too. Godspeed, Harley, old buddy. We'll miss you. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1443524732.jpg |
All too familiar it seems. Your story is heart wrenching but you can take pleasure in being Harley's companion for a long, full life. Doesn't make it easier right now, but I suspect it will in the long run.
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I'm so sorry Kevin......much respect to you for being there for your best buddy when he needed you.
I think about this scenario every night when my girls are with me.....they are both about 10 years old right now so the day is going to come when I must do the right thing and I know I will be a mess. Best wishes to you and yours as you morn little Harley....he's out of pain now....and running free..... |
Sorry that you have lost a buddy.
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Kevin, what a wonderfully written story. It is sad, but so clear that you loved that little guy and gave him a great life. I'm sorry for your loss, but happy for Harley - he had you. Godspeed, Harley!
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Sounds like Harley had heaven on earth.
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Good on you, mate.
I tell you what: if I don't get to be with my dogs again after I die, I'm going to be pissed off. |
sorry for your loss Kevin...
wonderful tribute to your friend Harley.. lol DVM.. that was my response in the..'ever been dead thread' Rika |
Thank you for sharing Harley's story Kevin. It put a lump in my throat this morning when I read it.
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Thanks, everyone. I just picked him up and he's back home where he belongs.
Hug your spouse. Hug your parents. Hug your kids. Hug your pets. Glad I can share here where you guys understand. |
my turn to tell a story: :(
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1443576407.jpg ^^ that is Harry. that picture was taken the day we brought him home from his teeth cleaning (last Saturday). he was about to turn 16, so he was no spring chicken. his age was a factor in his teeth cleaning recovery. he just kinda spiraled downwards. wife and i have a saying about Harry. we say, "he put the Terror in Terrior". to say Harry was brave was an understatement. we didnt get along in the beginning. he would snap at me, charge me when i kissed my wife..but my wife taught me patience. we adopted Harry when he was 11, so he was already older and set in his ways. he was abused some..we couldnt have a flyswatter in the house..he would freak out. first time i swatted a fly, he peed a bit and started barking madly. i tossed the fly swatter into the garbage. he has been so sick the last several days..he would rush to get to the doggie door so he could vomit outside..he usually didnt make it..he was so tired he would sometimes lay down too close to the stomach content stuff and make a mess. we would wash him all the time. we didnt sleep. when we did, i would nap on the couch with him nearby..so i could rush him to a hard surface. he would sneak out and vomit and be too weak to come back in. last night, i had to go and find him in the backyard and bring him back in. he just laid down where he was. wife gave him a warm bath to clean diarrhea he got all over himself. today..coming home from work he could barely lift his head. i took him back the ER vet. they ultra sounded him and they found a mass on his pancreas. whatever the outcome..it didnt look good. wife is not in town, so over a speaker phone with the VET, we made the call. Harry is at rest now. quick story. in the beginning Harry was a runner. open door or gate. voosh!! gone! wife and i took him camping. on the drive up we discussed Harry management. 100% leash. one of us would take him out in the dark to pee/poo (me). we got to camp, set up and had plenty of daylight. we hiked a good portion of the Pacific Crest trail. we got way back and Harry walked it like a Champion. head down. leading the way. he hit the wall. i scooped him up and carried him all the way out. he would just lay in my arms. no wiggling. i would put him down to rest, and he would just stand there and wait for me to scoop him back up for the ride. no running. we got back to camp and i took a chance. i unleashed him. he looked around..i put my feet in the imaginary sprinters blocks..and got ready to run after him. he layed down and never ever ran away again. he would stay with me. we sipped wine and he had enough..he waddled into the tent to sleep solo. it was the cutest thing i ever saw. i think that was the first day we really got along. i will miss him. a lot. that dog had heart. it never got into his thick brain that he couldnt leap into my truck anymore. if i hesitated to scoop him up..he would try and crash. out too.. sorry for my ramblings. it was a rough day. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1443577828.jpg |
So sorry...
You did good... And Harry ... Awesome looking dog... |
Sorry Cliff.....16 years is a good run. They never live long enough though, do they?
Appreciate your posting his pics and stories...he was a great companion and deserves to be remembered. I don't know if I'll be able to post anything when our time comes....hardest thing in the world is to lose your best buddy...... RIP Harry...running free now and out of pain.... |
Oh man. Two in one day.
Sorry for your loss, Vash. |
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