May the owner of this dog ...

[mr.chiwawa]

Looks like HoBo has an angel watching over him. I will keep him in my prayers that he can make a full recovery and find a forever loving home.


As for the "thing" that did this to him well no nice words come to mind so I shall keep them to myself. However karam is a *itch and it will come back to get them.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I can't look at the picture. The story makes me sick without seeing the poor guy. I hope his owner gets.......worse than I can say here.

Get Well Hobo!!!!

[shepgirl]

What a gruesome sight. Hard to even recognize it's a German Shepherd. Certainly hope they can trace the owner...

[jennielynn1970]

Any update on Hobo?

Poor guy! That photo just tears at your soul. So sad.

[lute]

Oh my gosh! Poor dog! At least he has a a chance at a decent life. I hope he pulls though this. I agree his owner should pay dramatically!

[Catty1]

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/ne...obo.4336619.jp

Relief as 'walking skeleton' Hobo on mend

Hobo, the German shepherd, is on the way to recovery

An emaciated dog – described by RSPCA officers as a "walking skeleton" – is recovering well in care after being found walking the streets of Northampton. The dog, dubbed Hobo by staff at the animal charity, was discovered in Billing Way, Northampton.

Hobo, a male German Shepherd aged between five and seven, had mange, which caused him to lose almost all of his hair, as well as overgrown nails.

He is now recovering at the PDSA hospital in Monks Pond Street, Spring Boroughs, Northampton.

A spokeswoman said: "He is doing really well. He is eating well and has put on 3.5kg [7.7 lbs!] since he arrived.

"His skin is no longer burnt from the mange and his fur is looking much better."

RSPCA inspector Claire Ryder, who is investigating the case, said at the time of discovery: "I have never seen such a mistreated dog, he really was like a walking skeleton.

"He must have been in agony for a long period of time. I shudder to think how someone could have been so callous as to let him get in this state."

ETA: Two posts from Pet Street, UK;

Hobo has put on about 2kg in weight so far, (he is now nearly 20kg) he loves his food and would eat all day if allowed to, but he is being fed little and often about every 2-3 hours. His kennel door is always open and he is free to come and go when ever he pleases with the outside door also open so he can go outside in the run when ever he likes. And Tuesday 29th July the people from animal 24:7 are coming to film him. Animal 24:7 He loves everybody and is very friendly. At this stage we dont know if there is any damage to his liver and kidneys. Everything so far seems ok but we will do some more tests. He still has a long way to go but he has improved so much. He is much happier and brighter. Thanks

AND:

Have just heard that the lady who found him has been ringing everyday to see how he is doing and is hoping to adopt him.Will keep you posted.

[krazyaboutkatz]

How horrible. I've never seen an animal is such bad shape.

He's so lucky to be alive and now he's gaining weight and doing well. He's got a second chance at a new wonderful life. Thanks for the update Candace.

[cyber-sibes]

Oh my, I knew it would be awful before clicking the pic, but I never imagined anything as awful as that! Poor Hobo, it is a wonder he is even alive. I'm praying he recovers and gets to enjoy life in a good home - he certainly deserves that chance after all he's been through.
*just saw the update. Good news so far....

[Alysser]

He looks a bit better then before, which is good. I hope he makes a full recovery, poor baby.