On 3 August,
Shell Lewis writes to the CRUSA INTAKES LIST:
I can probably get this dog. He is heartworm positive;
he sure looks like a Cairn to me. Need some input from INTAKES.
He was an OS to San Antonio Animal Services, along with another dog,
whose family was moving and couldn't/wouldn't take them.
FB friend William Pate volunteered to pick up Toto, keep him a few days,
and transport to FosterMom Carol Doggett in Dallas.
William suggested Toto's name be changed to CHUCK,
as his previous folks were so eager to "chuck" him out.
Chuck was neutered and shaved (he was too matted to brush) . . .
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And here he his on his Ride to Freedom and his New Life . . .
William writes:
My wife is bringing him home now. She says he's in pretty bad shape.
We got him a little bed (as seen in picture).
Carol writes:
Wow! Poor guy! His lovefest will be an amazing transformation.
I hope his tail wags, William.
I'm not an expert, but the few tips I have might help the next 24 hours:
Chuck will be upset both emotionally and physically.
He probably hasn't eaten anytime recently. Boiled chicken
and some white rice will be easier on his stomach and teeth.
He will probably throw up with D. I have given a tiny bit of a
Pepto Bismol tab to take the edge off.
(maybe 1/4 tab hidden in a chicken bite).
Please protect your carpet . . . he may have a rough day.
Lots of old towels and/or puppy pads.
Thank you for your care of him for the next 48.
I also give bottled water to help the stomach.
That bed is probably his first kindness in a long time.
I'll be cooking chicken tonight so I'll be ready for him
when we get home Sunday afternoon.
. . . and already settled in . . .
William writes:
He's here!
He can definitely hear. Maybe cataracts, but not blind.
May have an eye infection? Lots of goop.
My wife is going ot get some non-toxic wipes to give him a slight wash.
And see if she can find anything for the eye.
Thank you for the advice.
We picked up some soft rice and lamb food yesterday just in case.
I'll remember your advice when he eats.
He looks much better in person than in pictures.
Wife's report on Chuck:.
Seems like he has a growth/tumor on his belly,
but he won't let her touch it right now. He's slowly warming up.
Most of his skin looks fine except on his back toward his tail;
a billion little bumps, growths, something. Hard bumps, not fatty. Seem tender.
His back legs seem to be really sensitive.
He kinda walks a little funny; not really steady on his back legs.
Only left eyeball looks weird. Not cloudy, just a lot of mucous;
the other eye is clear.
Chuck will be going to the vet for a thorough check up on Monday.
Chuck is thought to be six or seven years old.
William:
He can walk, but doesn't seem much into doing so.
He's only used the bathroom (pee) once today,
and he's eaten a ton.
We've taken him outside but he sort of just stands there.
We're putting down puppy pads in case.
We're keeping an eye on him in case he has to go to vet.
(Doggie bladder explosions are no fun, from experience!)
He's not drinking much, though. Mostly just eating.
Carol:
Good plan. He (y'all) might have a rough night , , ,
he probably is used to being in a cage and not relieved very much.
I'm surprised he is not drinking . . .
the food usually makes them thirsty.
Yesterday and today have been hard days for him.
He will wake with a twinkle in his eye, let's hope.
Has he spent any time without his cone while he relaxed?
At his age that cone is probably really messing with his balance, etc.
William:
Good point.
I'll take it off him the next time we're watching over him.
Letting him sleep and get acclimated.
I think he's getting some strength back after getting some food in his tummy.
Carol:
And he feels safe . . . except for waking up from surgery
and he can't see his body!
NEAL SKRENES:
Hi, Chuck - things will get better for you soon now. Hang in there, buddy.
BOB ANDERSON:
Good Luck, Chuck! Hope you have a good vet visit . . .
JACKIE PARKER
In England:
The poor boy. Sending hugs and thanks to his rescuers.
PATRICIA YARNOT:
Only 6-7??!? He looks so much older than that. Poor little guy. What a hard life he's lived.
JACKIE IKE:
Poor thing . . . it's awful to be left behind! I know he will be happier than he was with lots of good care and love from CRUSA. Thank you all for saving him!
MARILYN ROYLE:
This just breaks my heart. I hope and pray that he will be happy again (or for the first time ever) now in the loving arms of CRUSA. Thank you to William and his wife, and Carol, and Shell and to everyone else involved.
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