First of all, your pictures of Spike are AWESOME! Brindle dogs are totally growing on me.
Second, I'm really sorry to hear about that hoarding situation. As awful as it is to see those dogs come into the shelter, just think its probably a step up for them. It will take a lot of resources to care for 34 dogs, but that's 34 dogs that are out of that hell hole.
Gus, who came in way back in October, as a stray, with drainage tubes in, finally went home yesterday. (I think there are too many commas in that sentence...)
I was very excited to see that he had found a home, I really hope it works out.
Here is the full story of Gus that is on the DCHS website, I just noticed it was there and this was the first time I have learned the full story:
Gus is a spunky, older, neutered male German shorthair Pointer found in October near Hwy K with a large wound in his right axilla (“armpit”). His rescuer took him to Emergency Clinic for Animals, which performed cleaning, culture and repair of the wound, including placement of a drain. Gus was brought to DCHS for continued care and medications. Three days later, when the drain was to be removed, it was discovered Gus had damaged the repair despite wearing an E-collar and being on restricted activity.
The wound looked damaged and infected, and Gus was taken back to ECA for treatment that night rather than wait until the next day. The wound was recultured and antibiotics changed when results showed different bacteria that were resistant to the original antibiotic.
For almost a week, the wound appeared to be healing, but Gus still managed to dislodge several sutures. Dr. Jeremy Page performed yet another repair. Due to the location, repeated surgery and motion involved in the area, the wound was difficult to close completely. Sedation was added to keep Gus quiet and minimize the pacing he tended to do in his kennel.
Multiple bandage techniques were tried to keep a dressing in place, but always ended up slipping, either exposing the wound or causing discomfort. On advice from Dr. Sara Colopy from the surgery department at the UWVMTH, a different dressing technique was used that allowed the dressing to stay in place, increased ease of change and used much fewer supplies. The tie-down dressing involved placing sutures in the healthy skin around the wound, which stayed until the wound healed. New dressings were tied in place using these sutures, and changed every day to every other day until they were no longer needed. Sugar was applied to the wound to hasten healing and act as a topical antibacterial.
Once the dressings were discontinued, Gus still needed a few days before the E-collar could be removed and the sedation discontinued. He was then monitored for any chewing at the now-healed site, and left it alone. After nearly 6 weeks, Gus was finally available for adoption and allowed to romp freely in the exercise yards and go for long walks with the volunteers!
Well many of the dogs that came in from the hoarder have already been adopted out. We had a low number of strays and surrenders when they came in, so the behavior staff worked hard to pick out the ones that were in good health and good mental condition. However there are still some that are back in pre-adopt and I have pictures of them. Many are very shy, some are injured, and some are old and will need further health observations. Two of them came in with USDA tags which means they were at some point in a puppy mill as breeding stock. However none of my pictures really captured the tag, and one of the dogs I just couldn't get a decent photo of.
Here are some of the good shots I could get:
One of two very shy Terrier mixes. It takes a bit of coaxing to get them outside, but they do enjoy human contact. However they crawl up to you and instantly flip onto their backs. They really need each other, I hope they are adopted out together:
Brie, a Boston Terrier that must have been a stray, a real sweetheart. I really, really want to take her home:
A Beagle that has a USDA tag. Bonded with another Beagle that I couldn't get a good shot of:
There is also a bonded pair of Springer Spaniels:
This one is missing two toes and the rest are severely swollen on it's back right foot. It's also stir crazy in the kennel and constantly spins:
These three Beagles are a bonded trio:
This one is very cautious with people, but loves to run:
These dogs are not from the hoarder.
Why would anyone ever want to crop a pitties ears? Look how adorable they are!
This is Boca. He was returned this past week. Apparently he was eating their furniture:
Another brown and white, pit central lately.
This guys owners were apparently getting foreclosed upon and could no longer afford him:
RIP - 02/25/2009
This girl is a crazy, leggy Bloodhound mix. Turned in because they didn't have time. She is more than a handful.
A puppy Labrodoodle that hasn't been picked up yet. About 14-16 weeks old would be my guess. Once he is marked adoptable, I think he will be adopted within hours. Sweet little guy, freaking impossible to photograph.
One of the Beagles from our big transfer intake a few weeks back, not yet adoptable:
This is the older Beagle that came in, with the USDA tag. I tossed her a treat and she got all goofy pouncing on it:
NOM NOM NOM
Blazer and Burban, brought in because they had a new baby. Both are a bit overweight, Blazer the lab mix, is more so. They both love to play fetch, however Burban is the only one allowed to carry the ball. He always brings it back, and Blazer always runs in front of him trying to get it. I really like these two, to big gentle goofs.
A lab/hound mix. What a nut. Always bouncing. I had to get help to get him back in his kennel, he just bit onto his leash and pulled the other way:
A German Wirehaired Pointer. First one I have come across at DCHS. My pictures do not do this do justice, he is so good looking. A great dog, just a little bit shy.
An older Sheltie that came in as a stray. Well groomed and fed, I wonder if they just don't know to check with DCHS or they took her tags off and kicked her out. Sweet old thing:
A little Poodle who looks older than she is, with all sorts of brown around her eyes. Very spunky and sweet:
They are separating Burban and Blazer for adoption. It bums me out because they are such good buds, but it makes sense because it is not easy to find someone that wants to adopt two 100lb dogs. The last time there was a bonded pair that big that were adopted out together (about two years ago), it took like four months to find them a home.
I love the wire hairs too, that's why I like Henson so much. The poor guy in #1 is about 15 years old and his owner just passed away. He is so sweet, but he will be at the shelter awhile because they do a "senior check" where they do more extensive testing to check the health of the dog. Sometimes these tests take a couple weeks.
But, hopefully he won't be there too long after the tests. I think a lot of people like the wiry dogs. someone already has an adoption application in on Henson (home check in progress!).
I have to say that this is possibly the best collection of really emotional dog photos that I have ever seen!
It is so amazing to hear about them. It really is sooooo touching!!
Rui that Beagle shot was lucky. I was walking along next to her and just put the camera down in front of her and fired off a few, instead of shooting from the him, it's shooting from the ankle. She is the same Beagle from the Feb 10th post, in like an arched gallop. Her foster home is out of town for a few days, so she was back at the shelter.
This boy is huge. We think he might be mastiff and boxer mix. He has that big boxer chest and narrower waist. He is very slobbery, he stood up, put his paws on me and gave me a kiss. I had to wipe all the slobber off with my shirt. 89lbs of pure loving, he has such a happy tail that he has busted it open on the kennel walls and blood all over yesterday morning. He needs to gain about 15lbs or so, at least, too skinny right now:
RIP 03-30-2009
These two came in as an owner surrender because of the landlord. Very sweet, need a little training. When I went to put the leash on the boy (black near eye) he jumped up and put his skull right into my nose. That hurt.
Chico, boy:
Nola, girl:
Chico gets told by his sister, don't touch:
Not sure how she did this, both front paws off the ground, grabbing the toy:
A little B&T terrier mix. Very much looks like a dog. RIP 03-26-2009
Standard Schnauzer mix that loves to slop it up. This girl is just nuts, sweet as can be, but nuts. Needs more than a bit of obedience at this point:
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Second, I'm really sorry to hear about that hoarding situation. As awful as it is to see those dogs come into the shelter, just think its probably a step up for them. It will take a lot of resources to care for 34 dogs, but that's 34 dogs that are out of that hell hole.
5th up from the bottom of the pics - I wish I could take - Looks so adorable!
I was very excited to see that he had found a home, I really hope it works out.
Gus is a spunky, older, neutered male German shorthair Pointer found in October near Hwy K with a large wound in his right axilla (“armpit”). His rescuer took him to Emergency Clinic for Animals, which performed cleaning, culture and repair of the wound, including placement of a drain. Gus was brought to DCHS for continued care and medications. Three days later, when the drain was to be removed, it was discovered Gus had damaged the repair despite wearing an E-collar and being on restricted activity.
The wound looked damaged and infected, and Gus was taken back to ECA for treatment that night rather than wait until the next day. The wound was recultured and antibiotics changed when results showed different bacteria that were resistant to the original antibiotic.
For almost a week, the wound appeared to be healing, but Gus still managed to dislodge several sutures. Dr. Jeremy Page performed yet another repair. Due to the location, repeated surgery and motion involved in the area, the wound was difficult to close completely. Sedation was added to keep Gus quiet and minimize the pacing he tended to do in his kennel.
Multiple bandage techniques were tried to keep a dressing in place, but always ended up slipping, either exposing the wound or causing discomfort. On advice from Dr. Sara Colopy from the surgery department at the UWVMTH, a different dressing technique was used that allowed the dressing to stay in place, increased ease of change and used much fewer supplies. The tie-down dressing involved placing sutures in the healthy skin around the wound, which stayed until the wound healed. New dressings were tied in place using these sutures, and changed every day to every other day until they were no longer needed. Sugar was applied to the wound to hasten healing and act as a topical antibacterial.
Once the dressings were discontinued, Gus still needed a few days before the E-collar could be removed and the sedation discontinued. He was then monitored for any chewing at the now-healed site, and left it alone. After nearly 6 weeks, Gus was finally available for adoption and allowed to romp freely in the exercise yards and go for long walks with the volunteers!
Here are some of the good shots I could get:
One of two very shy Terrier mixes. It takes a bit of coaxing to get them outside, but they do enjoy human contact. However they crawl up to you and instantly flip onto their backs. They really need each other, I hope they are adopted out together:
Brie, a Boston Terrier that must have been a stray, a real sweetheart. I really, really want to take her home:
A Beagle that has a USDA tag. Bonded with another Beagle that I couldn't get a good shot of:
There is also a bonded pair of Springer Spaniels:
This one is missing two toes and the rest are severely swollen on it's back right foot. It's also stir crazy in the kennel and constantly spins:
These three Beagles are a bonded trio:
This one is very cautious with people, but loves to run:
These dogs are not from the hoarder.
Why would anyone ever want to crop a pitties ears? Look how adorable they are!
This is Boca. He was returned this past week. Apparently he was eating their furniture:
Another brown and white, pit central lately.
This guys owners were apparently getting foreclosed upon and could no longer afford him:
RIP - 02/25/2009
This girl is a crazy, leggy Bloodhound mix. Turned in because they didn't have time. She is more than a handful.
There are a few more on my flickr page.
Hope all these pups find homes soon
A puppy Labrodoodle that hasn't been picked up yet. About 14-16 weeks old would be my guess. Once he is marked adoptable, I think he will be adopted within hours. Sweet little guy, freaking impossible to photograph.
One of the Beagles from our big transfer intake a few weeks back, not yet adoptable:
This is the older Beagle that came in, with the USDA tag. I tossed her a treat and she got all goofy pouncing on it:
NOM NOM NOM
Blazer and Burban, brought in because they had a new baby. Both are a bit overweight, Blazer the lab mix, is more so. They both love to play fetch, however Burban is the only one allowed to carry the ball. He always brings it back, and Blazer always runs in front of him trying to get it. I really like these two, to big gentle goofs.
A lab/hound mix. What a nut. Always bouncing. I had to get help to get him back in his kennel, he just bit onto his leash and pulled the other way:
A German Wirehaired Pointer. First one I have come across at DCHS. My pictures do not do this do justice, he is so good looking. A great dog, just a little bit shy.
An older Sheltie that came in as a stray. Well groomed and fed, I wonder if they just don't know to check with DCHS or they took her tags off and kicked her out. Sweet old thing:
A little Poodle who looks older than she is, with all sorts of brown around her eyes. Very spunky and sweet:
More here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandon_w/sets/72157614029237646/
RIP - 03/24/2009
RIP - 03/24/2009
A few more here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandon_w/sets/72157615009397433/
Jen - whenever I hear the word "wiry" I think of the movie "The Replacements" with Keanu.
But 15 yrs old.. poor guy.
It is so amazing to hear about them. It really is sooooo touching!!
The one of the beagle is especially good, I'd say.
Rui that Beagle shot was lucky. I was walking along next to her and just put the camera down in front of her and fired off a few, instead of shooting from the him, it's shooting from the ankle. She is the same Beagle from the Feb 10th post, in like an arched gallop. Her foster home is out of town for a few days, so she was back at the shelter.
RIP 03-30-2009
These two came in as an owner surrender because of the landlord. Very sweet, need a little training. When I went to put the leash on the boy (black near eye) he jumped up and put his skull right into my nose. That hurt.
Chico, boy:
Nola, girl:
Chico gets told by his sister, don't touch:
Not sure how she did this, both front paws off the ground, grabbing the toy:
A little B&T terrier mix. Very much looks like a dog. RIP 03-26-2009
Standard Schnauzer mix that loves to slop it up. This girl is just nuts, sweet as can be, but nuts. Needs more than a bit of obedience at this point:
RIP 04-22-2009:
A few more can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandon_w/sets/72157615335609758/
I'll be editing and adding more from this weekend, hopefully tonight.
I love Lady's eyes.
You are so amazing at taking photos of dogs. x3