My foster

Gaylord is my foster.
He is 7 yrs. old.
He weighs about 70 lbs. when he should weigh about 100. He is all bone.
He is almost as tall as Killi.
He was kept outside.
He had a tumor removed (results aren't in yet). He may have HD.
He is sweet. He loves to have his head petted and behind his ears. He's a leaner.
He loves goodies. He loves getting some of Killi's homecooked in his bowl, too.
He rides well in a car.
He is a magnificent black and red GSD. When he puts on weight, he will be gorgeous.
He is getting along ok with Killi and Shi, so far, gotta watch.

I am worried. The vet said maybe HD. Don't know what rescue will say.
Please pray that all will go well for Gaylord. Fostering sometimes hurts.

So, what are you afraid of with the rescue? Do you think they'll say put him down if he has HD?? Please say they wouldn't do that when there are things you can do and dog will be comfortable. Gaylord is really a beauty and you've done a wonderful thing. Please let us know when the results come back.

Molly, I'm afraid what will happen if the tumor is cancer and it is also HD. The rescue seems really caring, so I'm hoping they work with it. (Praying that it is not cancer or HD, though.) If he has the surgery done, I won't be able to foster him, I have stairs all over the house, everything is up one stair, three and four and then 13. I've also got pesty Killi and Shi. Pray that we won't come to this.

Did you try the aspirn to see it that helps him?? I hope and pray that everything comes back negative.

Oh Sudilar, blessings to you for what you have taken on! We will certainly keep you & your furkids in our thoughts and prayers!

(**please pardon my ignorance, but what is HD??**) :confused:

"HD" = Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Prayers for Gaylord

Best wishes for Sue, Killi, Shi, & Gaylord on the way!

Prayers on the way for Gaylord.

We are giving him aspirin and amoxicillin (boy, I'm gonna have to watch whose pills are whose!).

He is such a sweetie. He talks when you pet his belly and head. He is such a love! You should have seen them all waiting for their turkey to be divided!! Three big GSD heads poking in the doorway, I love it!!

Killi gave him a side push and nothing happened (except that he almost knocked him over)! Shiloh and Gaylord had a few words, but nothing happened. So far, so good.

Sue, I feel your pain. I've had 3 geriatric fosters this year with health problems too numerous to even mention. I am going through the fear right now that my current foster may have to be put down. I will be praying for Gaylord. One thing's for sure, he sure landed himself the best foster home available! What a lucky boy :)

Good thoughts and Prayers comin your way!

Awe congrats on the foster :) He sounds absolutely lovely. Pics when you can, OK? :) I sure hope he is OK and healthy. I'll be thinking positive for you and for him.

Will keep "All" your furkids in my thoughts and prayers.

Bless you for what your doing. I sure hope Gaylord don't have HD. He'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna

PS any pics?

Working on a roll of pictures. He is adorable. He is so loveable. He reminds me of my first GSD when he 'talks'. He is a big talker. He can also howl. A firetruck and ambulance went by when we were coming home from the vet and he howls like Killian then, it turns into a yelp-howl like Shiloh. Hehehe! He certainly has won my heart! He also loves food, any kind. LOL Now Killian eats all his food with no trouble. This is a good thing!! Shiloh still does her bark at him.