BARRETT ARRIVED AT A KENTUCKY SHELTER
AUGUST 6, 2020
~WATCH BARRETT'S PROGRESS HERE~
Barrett is now taking applications!
Barrett requires a GSD experienced home who will afford him further training. He is a high drive, high energy dog who would do best with no small children, small dogs or cats. He's come such a long way! Barrett was a medical nightmare on intake with a severe skin infection, emaciated and suffering from overall neglect.
Barrett requires a GSD experienced home who will afford him further training. He is a high drive, high energy dog who would do best with no small children, small dogs or cats. He's come such a long way! Barrett was a medical nightmare on intake with a severe skin infection, emaciated and suffering from overall neglect.
Barrett made his way from Kentucky to Ohio on 8/10 thanks to our wonderful transport volunteers and is now in the caring and able hands of his foster family. No more tailgating for you, beautiful boy. Rumor has it he's super sweet and around 1 year old.
Who gets a dog and let's this happen in no time at all?
Don't worry, Barrett, your new life BEGINS NOW!!!
Who gets a dog and let's this happen in no time at all?
Don't worry, Barrett, your new life BEGINS NOW!!!
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Barrett is at our emergency vet to get diagnosed and started on meds to help with his scratching and inflammation and have an overall physical. He’s worm infested, skinny and has mange. You can clearly see he was in dire need of rescue.
Poor, miserable, sweet boy.
Your new life is just starting.
Poor, miserable, sweet boy.
Your new life is just starting.
August 10, 2020 Intake Update
Quick update on Barrett (nicknamed Biggles) This poor baby is a MESS!
He's emaciated, loaded with parasites, and has horribly infected skin. His skin scrape came back neg. but that doesn't mean he doesn't have mange. Just means they couldn't detect them on the skin scrape. He tested slight (faint) positive for Erlichia & Lyme. He has pressure sores on both hips. On top of all that he has a grade 2 heart murmer. He's on a few different meds and got 2 injections to help him feel better.
Thankfully he is resting very comfortably today and was more than happy to get a nice warm bath last night! We will be feeding him several small meals a day to get weight on and rebuild his strength. Even with all the reasons he has to feel AWFUL ... He's as sweet as the day is long! He's happy for attention and shows appreciation with tail wags and all!
Why do people get dogs just to neglect them like this?
We will never understand...
Quick update on Barrett (nicknamed Biggles) This poor baby is a MESS!
He's emaciated, loaded with parasites, and has horribly infected skin. His skin scrape came back neg. but that doesn't mean he doesn't have mange. Just means they couldn't detect them on the skin scrape. He tested slight (faint) positive for Erlichia & Lyme. He has pressure sores on both hips. On top of all that he has a grade 2 heart murmer. He's on a few different meds and got 2 injections to help him feel better.
Thankfully he is resting very comfortably today and was more than happy to get a nice warm bath last night! We will be feeding him several small meals a day to get weight on and rebuild his strength. Even with all the reasons he has to feel AWFUL ... He's as sweet as the day is long! He's happy for attention and shows appreciation with tail wags and all!
Why do people get dogs just to neglect them like this?
We will never understand...
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Getting all cozy and SAFE!
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August 13, 2020
Update on Barrett..
So after yet ANOTHER trip to the vet he's finally feeling a bit better! They added a few more meds. He finally had a MUCH-NEEDED good night's sleep! He was only able to sleep for a few minutes at a time cause he was itchy! He is painfully thin and pictures or video just don't show how much. He's eating a few small meals a day and taking his meds like a champ! And despite the discomfort he's in he's the sweetest boy! He loves everyone and just wants so badly to be loved!
Update on Barrett..
So after yet ANOTHER trip to the vet he's finally feeling a bit better! They added a few more meds. He finally had a MUCH-NEEDED good night's sleep! He was only able to sleep for a few minutes at a time cause he was itchy! He is painfully thin and pictures or video just don't show how much. He's eating a few small meals a day and taking his meds like a champ! And despite the discomfort he's in he's the sweetest boy! He loves everyone and just wants so badly to be loved!
August 22, 2020
Barrett is feeling and looking much better! It took a couple vet visits and some good food but he's getting there!
He's a super sweet boy and as you can see he loves balls! He still needs to grow some fur back and gain more weight but he's well on his way!!
Barrett is feeling and looking much better! It took a couple vet visits and some good food but he's getting there!
He's a super sweet boy and as you can see he loves balls! He still needs to grow some fur back and gain more weight but he's well on his way!!
August 29, 2020
Quick Barrett update! This silly boy is gem! He's doing better everyday and now that he feels better his personality is really coming out! He's a happy boy and his tail wags non-stop! He just wants to please and be loved! He LOVES his ball!
He is housebroken so at some point somebody worked with him at least on housebreaking. We're doing some leash work with him, working on basic house manners, and giving him tons of love!
His follow-up appointment for his skin is Monday and hopefully we can get him approved for his full vetting!
Quick Barrett update! This silly boy is gem! He's doing better everyday and now that he feels better his personality is really coming out! He's a happy boy and his tail wags non-stop! He just wants to please and be loved! He LOVES his ball!
He is housebroken so at some point somebody worked with him at least on housebreaking. We're doing some leash work with him, working on basic house manners, and giving him tons of love!
His follow-up appointment for his skin is Monday and hopefully we can get him approved for his full vetting!
