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by gagsd4 on 18 April 2010 - 18:04

Got a phone call at work last week about a stray German Shepherd that had been in a lady's yard for a week or two. The lady was afraid he was going to die out there. Not sure why she thought he would starve to death in her back yard, cause she could have fed him, right?!
I think we are going to name him Rico. Heartworm positive, intact male, maybe 3 years old. I can put my hand over his spine and feel kidneys, see every rib, and hip protuberances. ---- Mary

by eichenluft on 18 April 2010 - 18:04

Lucky him for you getting him. He's thin but hasn't lost the muscle mass like Tyson and Courage have - too bad he's heartworm positive. That's one thing in Tyson's favor (he is negative) -

molly

by LAVK-9 on 18 April 2010 - 19:04

Poor dog!! Was his tail broken? Looks like there is a kink in it.Hope he recovers.Good for you to ba able to take him in.Looks like he is a sweet dog.

by GSDtravels on 18 April 2010 - 19:04

He looks terrified. You have to wonder what they've been through, and you'd probably regret knowing.

by Krazy Bout K9s on 18 April 2010 - 19:04

I have 2 GSD females in right now that are skin and bones, trying to fatten up for adoption...I just don't understand people....grrrrr.
And remember the Mali girl, Lola, I had that was skin and bones??? At least she fattened up fairly fast...
Steph

by gagsd4 on 18 April 2010 - 19:04

His tail is not broken, just bony. He has a nice thick coat that is shedding out, and that does seem to hide some of the worst.
He is absolutely terrified. I had to find him in the lady's backyard, then try to catch him. Then try to get him through the briars, up the hill out of the yard, to my car. That was fun:(
He completely wigs out when you go to his head to put a leash on. That has improved already and he is walking on leash from the house to the kennel to potty. He even leaned against my leg this afternoon.
And no, I probably do not want to know what happened to him to make him the way he is.
--Mary

by shostring on 18 April 2010 - 20:04

Just want to say god bless you guys for helping these poor dogs I hope they all get forever loving homes I help the gsd rescue here in Scotland when I can I tend to take the old ones no one wants and I just keep them till it is time for them to go to a better world at least living with me they get 2 meals of kibble and beef per day their treats a clean bed and kennel and walk about my field they love it at least when the time comes they have been loved and been treated with love I never want to know what happened to them as it would only break my heart keep us posted as to how they get on
Rosey

by starrchar on 18 April 2010 - 22:04

Poor Rico. The look in his eyes is absolutely heartbreaking. He probably doesn't know it yet, but he is one lucky dog to have been rescued by you. God bless you for your loving and caring heart.

by Rugers Guru on 18 April 2010 - 23:04

Where was he found? I mean what city State etc.?

by VomMarischal on 18 April 2010 - 23:04

This is why not one of my puppies will leave this house without a microchip. I know it's not a perfect system, but I'd sure like to know if you guys were finding my animals out there in this condition.

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