Last night I noticed really really bloody urine in the floor. Mr. Dusty had been so good about going outside and holding his bathroom activities until I let him out. So much blood it freaked me out...so, fearing the worst, we ran him to the vet this am. I figured at least we could find out whats up and even if it was the worst...he would at least have had some happy times for a couple days...
Bless his little heart...he has a pretty bad ear infection (which I knew about and had already washed out the totally clogged up and can't see a hole in there ear..and treated with an antibiotic ointment), he has horrible teeth and that stinky breath and gum disease, and a urinary infection...and a big old witch wart on his behind which I thought was poop at first and kept trying to wipe his behind...LOL...
So, praise the Lord, I asked if our vet thought he would be ok going under and getting his little nuggets removed (as it turns out he is NOT neutered) and his teeth done...and he said YES...giving him a week or so on antibiotics and then getting him back in when he is feeling a little better....
Well, I cannot imagine Mr. Dusty feeling any better! He has been wildy chasing the peke foster (Paris) and the lhasa foster (Bowser) (both probably 2 ish) through the yard...He doesn't catch them...but that little long bugger sure stays close.
Dusty has kissed and kissed (and humped) this little wild lhasa (Bowser) and he is no longer being a little meanie to everyone who walks by him. It is such a joy to watch Dusty help balance out this little insecure unsocial little guy.
So we will get Dusty back home tonite and get him on drugs and feeling better so that he can get all fixed up while growing hair...LOL...think I might bathe him tonite in that Aussie horse shampoo...
And Helen, Dusty now has on a beautiful red sweater with doggies on it...and a red collar and leash with little doggies on it...
Thanks for letting me ramble..
Vickie Hayes
Save The Animal Rescue Society STARS - Lewisville
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From: vhayes22000@yahoo.com
Sent: 2/3/2009 7:34:56 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: Re: [DFWPR] Dusty, Arlington shelter
For those of you interested...I picked up Dusty, the old schnoodley mix today...
First I would like to say how beautiful the Arlington Shelter is...2nd I would like to say...man, they definitely need some help.
It took me 47 minutes to get this little boy and while I was "waiting" I watched several people come in to ask about dogs and look at dogs and because there was no one available to assist them they left...sad for the dogs...not something I will try to do at lunch again!
and before anyone fusses at me...I am not fussing at or about any employee of the shelter...I am amazed at how well they are doing after just moving...but it looks like there are so many "areas" and doors and so few people in the "adoption" area to assist people...that they could use many more people to help!
I have been in a lot of shelters and never saw this much foot traffic on a Tuesday at 2:00...I don't know what all these people do for a living that they can come in there and look at doggies but I want those jobs! LOL...
Back to Dusty (sorry, I digressed)...who is sitting happily at my feet..He was so very happy to get out and jump in the car...He is full of energy for an older boy..And he IS a sweet heart of a boy...causing no trouble, getting along with all thus far and to my amazement is sitting and kissing my "slight problem child" (who jumps out from under the bed to growl at the others)...
He appears to be housebroken...and seems to like women over men (smart boy!).
Thank you Helen for giving this boy a bath...if he was as dirty as his sweater...I can only imagine! LOL...and thank you all for the repeated posting...I love the old guys and feel so very bad for these kids as losing their families has to be bad enough in itself...
and I am very grateful to my group, Nick and Diana, for letting me save this boy...
I think when he gets hair again...he will be as beautiful outside as he is inside.
Vickie Hayes
Save The Animal Rescue Society
STARS - Lewisville
2//2/09 Update - GOOD NEWS!
Vickie Hayes of Saving The Animals Rescue Society Inc., a 501(c)3 Approved, Non-Profit organization http://www.starspets.com/index.html will be picking up Dusty. Hooray---that was a close one!!!!
Owner died and now Dusty has become No. 7097497 at Arlington Animal Services (Dallas-Ft. Worth-Arlington metropolitan area)
Dusty's Petfinder page is: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12912228
Here is a Volunteer's plea for Dusty:
On 1/31/09, HelenMMiller@aol.com <HelenMMiller@aol.com> wrote:
Dusty, Arlington, TX Animal shelter, Pet ID: 7097497Dusty's owner died and no one would take Dusty in, so he landed in the shelter. Since Dusty's considered a senior at 10-12 years old, he probably won't make it to adoptions. He's listed on Petfinder as a Poodle. He's really a schnauzer mix, maybe even a Schnoodle! I've spent time with Dusty at the shelter and believe me, this older boy still has plenty of spunk. He's just so grateful for any attention you'll give him! There are plenty of older people who would welcome a calmer dog in their lives. Dusty would make an excellent choice and he comes with his very own sweater too! Look at that happy face! Can you imagine coming home to that smile every day?!The Arlington Animal Services Shelter is at 1000 SE Green Oaks (in Zip Code 76018). Call 817-459-5898.
