WyoBC Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 It's offical, Black Jack has a new brother! A little guy from Denver Municipal animal shelter. We saw him online and for some reason he just stood out to us and I couldn't forget about him. After calling about him we found out he had kennel cough and was about a year old. Being a stray they didn't know anything else. After almost a week of very long days waiting for the weather to clear up, working everything out to make sure we could get him, and then waiting for the roads to dry up I was starting to worry we wouldn't be able to get him. But in the end everything worked out great and we made it to CO on dry roads yesterday. When we got to the shelter and first met him we were shocked to death. He was so skinny and weak he could hardly get up and walk around and just seemed out of it. He was a little shy of us and didn't know what to think but after loading him into his crate in the truck he seemed a little more at ease. We gave him half of a treat he came up and gave us a kiss on our hands. Almost like "thank you". He never made a noise on the four hour drive back. We have been feeding him lots of small meals a few hours apart. He's slowly getting a little more energy. Our vet put him on more amoxicillin to clear up the rest of his kennel cough and once we get more weight put on him we will have to get him neutered. That's right, the shelter didn't even neuter him! It's probably best though because he wouldn't have made it through the surgery. He weighed in at 19.1 lbs. Our vet said he was about a week away from having to be put to sleep. He is one little cuddle bug too. Once he feels better he is going to be FAST! He already learned how to sit and lay down. We have only had him a day!! Here's Teebo (Tea-boo) He looks a little mad here but it was just the look on his face when he turned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 What a lucky guy Teebo is to have come home with you! Only 19.1#?! Congratulations on adding a new family member--I hope he keeps feeling better and better as he settles in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 What a lucky puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Ohh, AJ, you got him! I am so glad you did! And it sounds like you arrived just on time, poor boy, can't belive he only weights 19 lbs! I am sure that under your care and love he will flourish and turn into an amazing dog, like Black Jack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Congratulations, Teebo, on landing in a great home with a very fine owner! I hope AJ fattens you up soon, because 19.1 pounds will not do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Aw! Look at him! He's handsome, even when he's skinny! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Congratulations AJ! I have no doubt that Teebo will come along wonderfully with your care! He's a handsome boy and a little extra weight will make him even more so!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 He looks soooo skinny, poor guy. I'm sure he'll flourish with you and Black Jack. Can't wait to see some pics when he's a little perkier. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Poor guy. You found him just in time. 'Tis the season for miracles... Enjoy your new addition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpups Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Aww poor baby! Good for you for turning his life around, he looks like a sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Merry Christmas to Teebo and you. You've given him the best present of all--a new lease on life. I hope you'll share lots of pictures. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bo Boop Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 ahhh, what a great story :-) and what a great x-mas for Teebo and you! Hope he enjoys this holiday season and his new life! And yes, def. more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 He's GORGEOUS! I'm so happy he joined your family, it sounds like he really needed you. Have lots of fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Congrats and kudos to you for giving Teebo a life and a wonderful, loving home and family! Poor boy looks like he really lacked good food while growing, but he won't lack anything he needs from here on out. Very best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Yikes! My dog is about that size, and weighed 26 lbs. when I got him - and HE was nothing but skin and bones! Poor baby! He'll have a very pampered, spoiled life. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSY Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 What a beautiful story . Teebo is very lucky to have found someone like you. With time and love,Teebo will blossom into a wonderful and loving boy. Get well Teebo , life is good now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Glad he has found himself a great new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Congrats to you and Teebo he'll have a wonderful life now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pansmom Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 He is beautiful! Reminds me of Vala, who we adopted from our local municipal animal shelter... that's how she was when we got her, only... 19.1 # is REALLY small. Is he a small dog? She was 27.1 and that was really thin and had kennel cough and about every other parasite you can imagine. Our municpal animal shelters in this country are so underfunded. The vet at ours wants to help so much but there are so many animals that come through. After only three and a half months Vala is 30#! Anyway Teebo is beautiful! I am so glad you are nursing him back to health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Much congratulations to you and Teebo - he is stunning and I know he's in the best hands possible for his journey back to good health and a good weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 He's doing much better tonight! His hair has a shine to it now and he has a smile now. Him and Black Jack seem to be doing ok. Two walks together so far and only one rolled lip on Black Jack's part. It will take some time but I think they'll do fine. Right now he's in his crate most of the time to rest and get used to everything going on. I will have more pics soon. We did change his name to Teebo. Spelled the same but we now say it tea-bo, not boo. He didn't come to it the other way. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Congrats on your new family member! He is tr uly gorgeous. Sorry to hear he was in such rough shape, poor boy. if anyone can heal him up physically and mentally it is you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valorie Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'm sooooo late but wanted to say Congrats! What a beautiful boy. So glad you saved him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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