RESCUE Update

Many of you have asked about the pathetic rescue dogs we took in a few weeks ago. (You can read more about them HERE.)

Here's a little update:

Happy, the Papillon is still a poor little thing. He was neutered and got his teeth cleaned last week He has a mystery limp that can not be defined. Occasionally, he will scream out in pain and will bite us if he is picked up wrong. Believe it or not, we can find nothing wrong with him. His area of sensitivity seems to change in location and severity. Some days, he won't let us touch either paw. Most days, he holds up his right paw. Some days he snaps if you touch his sides. Dr. Steed examined him twice and gave him a steroid shot. We've tried baby aspirin. Nothing seems to fix it.

Today, I was working on his shave-down to remove the rest of the mats, and he was petrified for me to touch his front feet or legs. He bit at me, then hunkered down like I was going to beat him. Hate that...made me cry. He does like to hide under stuff, so I am wondering if he was dragged out from under things by his front legs in a previous life and is just S.C.A.R.E.D. It's all we can guess. He is a very timid fellow.

Today, I put him on a leash and he did pretty well in the grass. I've got him at my house right now, just to give a little bit of quiet time away from Play N Stay. He's getting along ok and I would say he is acting like he is 10% housepet (better than I expected). We are encouraged and look forward to rehabilitating him to at-least a somewhat-normal state. It's going to take a long time. Please pray for Happy and that he would be healed and whole.

Mickie (or Munchkin) the Pom is doing VERY well. He was neutered and got his teeth cleaned last week (testicles were in abdomen, so it was a more complicated surgery.) He also had some sebacious glands removed from his scalp, so he's all shaved on top of his head with 5 stitches...looks like Frankenstein. He LOVES his crate and is very playful and fun. He's doing pretty well on his housebreaking and will likely be adopted out very soon.

Zoe Margaret was a Chihuahua Mix that came from the same place. She is short-haired, so she wasn't an unhygenic nightmare like the other two. She is sweet and opinionated...hates cats and complains if there is too much horse-play in her doggie playgroup. She's a great girl and is up for adoption now. She would make a great companion in a quiet home. If you'd like more info, please call 740 695-4566 to schedule an appointment.

I'll post some pics soon. Thanks for your interest and for your donations.

If you would like to help with their care, we appreciate it. The rescue's vet bills were $759. (including a Basset spay) last week. Every donation goes directly to rescue dog's care.

You can send a check to:
The Lucky Puppy
67740 Airport Road
St. Clairsville, OH 43950

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Thank you.
The Lucky Puppies