Sue...HELP!!! Elderly GSD in need of rescue

[mugsy]

Hi all, I think we are going to need to rehome an elderly GSD. The guy moved out and left the dog in the backyard...ala Rinny. We're going to try him with our dogs tomorrow, but we're afraid that he's dog aggressive, which of course, won't work at our house. He's betwen 8 and 9 and has never been inside of a house and the tips of his ears are eaten away by fleas or flies, we're not sure which. He is really a sweetie, but we're pretty sure he may have hip dysplasia or arthritis, because he was wimpering in pain when we were there today. The guy that is feeding him right now was going to go get some baby aspirin and give him one to alleviate the pain and then we're going back over in the morning with Tigger and probably Rinny to see how he is with other dogs. I think the best thing for this poor thing is to find a home where he can live out his days lounging on the couch without any competition, so if anyone knows anyone who is willing to rescue a poor soul please let me know.

Molly

[Sudilar]

Let me see if I can come up with some rescues in your area that you might be able to contact. Oh the poor baby!!!

[Sudilar]

mugsy, check out the Senior Dog Project:
http://www.srdogs.com/


German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption of Central Indiana:
http://home.sprynet.com/~bree02/bree02.html

[Sudilar]

Molly, I need a picture of the dog do I can post him on the GSD bb board under the rescue topic, please.

[mugsy]

Sue, DANG!!! I didn't see your request for a picture until just now. Mike just left to take Sox, Tigger, and Max to meet him (his name is Ryoo...don't ask lol) and I could have had him take the digital camera and take a picture or 2. If he brings him home with him, I'll take some and email them to you. He is a German German so he's big and all black and copper colored.

[Sudilar]

How did the meeting go, Molly??

[mugsy]

Sue,

As Mike said this morning when he got back...."He's not dog aggressive...he's a pansy!" lol Currently he's lying at my feet whining. He has his 3 cups of food, but I think I may up it to 4 cups for now...haven't decided. I gave him a baby aspirin for his hips and he seems more content. He gets along with everyone except Rinney and that's because Rinney continually tries to hump him...I'd be a little irritated by that too! hehehe And that isn't all the time...they're just feeling each other out.

I just talked to the wife of the guy who had been taking care of Ryoo and she said the previous owner was a dumba$$ and didn't take very good care of him (which is evidenced by the tips of his ears being eaten away), but did have the presence of mind to have him neutered and have him chipped at some point.

He's pretty scared, but I think that will go away soon enough. I've got to find the chip for the camera before I can take a picture, but I promise I will do it just as soon as I find it or have Mike find it.

Thanks for all your help in this. I will try and contact these people this week as see how it goes. Most rescues are always full, so I'm not holding out a lot of hope, but we'll keep him as long as it takes.

[Sudilar]

I'm glad he's with you. I know he is safe now. I'm glad he gets along with your pups!! When I get his picture, I will post it and see if anyone is interested.

The rescues really are full. 30 black GSDs were taken in by Tri-State GSD Rescue because Black Forest Kennel in TN was shut down. As soon as their pictures are up, they will be posting and trying to adopt out these dogs. :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Molly, once again you are an angel! I am glad that Ryoo was able to come to your house! Some people are just such idiots!!!

[mugsy]

This guy really sounds like a peach! NOT! This poor thing is just scared to death. He has done nothing but whine since he got here. I can't decide if it's a scared whine or an I'm in pain whine. I gave him the aspirin just in case, but he's still whining, so I'm leaning toward the scared whine. He has not left my side all day. He really is a sweetie. Of course Mike has to work today and it is extended to 1am now...this may be an interesting night, and I can't take tomorrow off because I don't have my plans done...no use waiting until the last minute! lol I'll keep you up to date. The nicest part is that Vonney seems to like him and lies down next to him and puts his head on Ryoo's back and that seems to calm him down some.

[Sudilar]

GSDs are real talkers. He may be nervous? Fearful that you will leave him? Hopefully he is not in pain. Poor Ryoo. I feel so bad for him, his horrible treatment!!! Does he whine when he is next to you or only when you walk away from him or are out of his sight?

You certainly are an angel for taking him in. I hope he calms down for you soon. Good luck!!

For the lesson plans, maybe you can give the kids an essay to write!! That always works. LOL

[ramanth]

The Angels Mike and Molly are at it again! :)

Will Andy and I see 17 dogs when we are able to visit again? ;) :D

I hope Ryoo feels better soon.

[mugsy]

We don't know Kim...he's such a sweetie it would be difficult to give him up. Sue, I can't give the essay assignment because I just got done doing that!! lol And I think he's scared of the dogs because Mike put all the other with me last night and he took Ryoo out in the living room and said he was fine. He is definitely a whiny one....but he's so cute doing it.

[Sudilar]

I guess he MIGHT be overwhelmed with all the others!! HEHEHE Yes, GSDs are whiners. He should get better after he feels more secure. They need their people. It must have killed him to be tied up outside alone like that. If the whining is from pain, the vet should be able to prescribe some meds for his possibe arthritis or HD. All of this is new to him. Kindness!!! What's that? Food?? Clean water!! A house!!! Wow! He probably thinks he's died and gone to heaven!!

Give them a surprise TEST to see what they have learned so far!! Haha!!

Did you at least get some sleep??

Thanks for rescuing this guy. When I get a pic, I'll post him on the GSD bb.

[Sudilar]

How's it going today with Ryoo?? Hope it's better.

[mugsy]

Here is a pic for all to enjoy Ryu ( this is the correct spelling....mike says:rolleyes: ). First the name he was given for a character on the video game "street fighter."

Now for how he is doing most of the whinning has stopped when mike is home. when he is not he still whines but is getting better.
called the former vet (ours and his) to see when he last saw Ryu. :mad: :mad: :mad: 1997!!!!!!! This moron asked the neighbor mike works with to give him our phone number. Because and I quote " I may want him back and need to know where to find him. the co-worker of mike's said to go to h***. he would never see the dog again and that was final. Mike said that he could give him our number. So Mike could tell him just what he thought of him.

I do not think that we are going to rehome him, Mike has fallen for him. (I am so lucky my husband is a sucker for dogs in need) This means that he will stay and become one of mike's special companions. Let's see that list is about 17 dogs long not counting the one's at the bridge. if it were including all of his dogs at the bridge he would have 25 dogs and 10 cats. so the list is not so exclusive....lol.

here is the pic.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Molly, somehow, I didn't see this thread till today! I am so glad that Ryu is in your hands now. I know that he will be safe. He looks so precious. I know that with your TLC he will flourish and be as good as new, confidence restored and all.

[Sudilar]

OMGoodness! Ryu is gorgeous!!! I can see that he has settled in quite nicely! He has taken over your couch and taken over your hearts. That's what any respectable GSD would do!! LOL

Congratulations!! Mike knows how to pick 'em and Ryu sure does, too!! Good luck with him. I am glad that you decided to keep him.

[ramanth]

Ryu! You handsome boy. Oh Molly.. I can see how he's stolen Mike's heart. :D

Said it before and I'll say it again... ANGELS! both of ya. :)

And be sure to give that moron a piece of our mind. Loser.

[shais_mom]

I too, missed this thread until Amy told me about it while at the dog park today. You guys do great things for dogs in need!
Looks like he is comfortable on the chair!!! How is the potty training going?

[mugsy]

Potty training is great he has had only 2 accidents and has not had one since. the second day. Rinny on the other hand is a different story but most of it is due to spraying and not urinating.

but on thursday that should start to subside and hopefully with in three weeks end all together although he has not done it as of late after mike worked with him. but my trees and shrubs are being attacked daily.:rolleyes: :D :D

[Sudilar]

So glad to hear that everything is working out so well!! Good luck on Thursday for Rinny and Max!! I'll be saying a prayer for them!! :D

[mugsy]

I just talked to Mike and he took Ryu to Petsmart and said he was awesome in the car, so they stopped at Burger King and got a hamburger. He's just totally enamored with this dog...it's pretty funny to watch. Not only that, but he's deserting me tomorrow and I have 2 dogs to take (Max and Ryu) to the vet and then pick up Rinny, which means that I have to get 3 dogs back in the house when I get home...I'm going to kill my husband!! lol j/k.

[Sudilar]

Those rescued GSDs sure know how to worm their way into your heart!! :D Good luck at the vet!! I have a hard time getting Killian into the Suburban without Shiloh. I can't imagine how hard it is for you!!! Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Cincy'sMom]

Ryu is gorgeous! Glad the poor boy found such a good home!

Good luck at the vet's!

[Fett]

Oh WOW! ANOTHER DOG! Holy smokes! You guys are too funny! :D I guess we'll have to come check out the new ones sometime......;)

[mugsy]

Ryu update!!!

Dr. B says his heart sounds very good, but he does have fleas...oh goody. He doesn't think he has HD, and said we'll keep a close watch on him and probably start him on G & C treatments to see it that helps. He rides beautifully in the car too.

[Sudilar]

So you adopted more pets than you realized (fleas!). haha
Glad to hear that the vet doesn't think that he has HD. The C&G can't hurt!! Woohoo, Ryu!!