gypsy84 Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Everyone, meet Leo. He's a 13 month old male border mix(?) that was picked up by Animal Services. They're having issues with Parvo at the pound right now, and Leo unfortunately contracted it. He's been at the vet clinic where my sister works for the past week getting treated with antibiotics and on IV fluids. He hasn't been eating and has lost so much weight that you can feel almost every bone in his body. His records are on file at the pound, and he was born April 10, 2009. His owners had him neutered, fully vaccinated, on heartworm prevention.. everything, but gave him away May 5 of this year. He was picked up on the 12th, and when his owners were contacted, they told Animal Services that "he wasn't their problem" I had been thinking about getting another dog for a while, and was looking for a cattle dog, but I went to meet Leo at the clinic when my sister told me about him. From the couple of times I met him, I just felt there was something about him. Gypsy is my Heart Dog, and he looks and acts SO much like her it kind of creeped me out a little! Instead of staying at the clinic over the weekend and costing both the pound and the clinic more, I told my sister I would take him over the long weekend. He still had diarrhea and is pretty week, so he'll probably live in my bathtub for the weekend, but I think he'll be happier than staying at the clinic alone. I'm going to get a bunch of blankets from a thrift store to make him more comfortable, and then pick him up later today. I tried emailing the adoption coordinator at the pound, but she is out of the office until Tuesday. I guess I'll have to wait till then to talk to someone, but I'll update as soon as I hear anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 CUTE! Looks PB to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 He is GORGEOUS! Looks all border collie to me, also. I hope he can kick the parvo soon, poor kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 I heart Leo ! He looks very dear, and you are a wonderful human being for taking him in. More pics as he gets better, please. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Moon Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 What a beautiful boy. My thoughts and hopes go out to Leo as the both of you battle Parvo. Too many things in this world are chalked down to "not our problem". I'm glad to see someone rise above that...and bring Leo with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Pip says, "Hi Leo!" Good luck with him, Lisa. He sure is a cutie. I love his expression! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 He is really beautiful. Thank you so much for making a BIG difference in his life. We will be keeping you both in our thoughts, wishing him a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Get well soon, Leo! Poor guy has had a string of misfortune; you're his lucky break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvie Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Congratulations, Leo! You've found a great home! I love happy endings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinavb Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Good luck Leo, Get well soon! He's gorgeous, i love his expression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Pip and Leo could have a "white dog reunion"! I hope it works out well for both of you. He's got quite an intense look about his face - I think you'll be in for a good time with him. Very best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2napp Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 He's very cute! I love his black lips....at first I thought it was his bottom lip, but I looked again and it's his top? Hope you get to keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloria Atwater Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 He looks purebred to me, too. Love his face and that intense, penetrating expression. I'm glad to know there's a happy ending for beautiful little Leo. Cheers ~ Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsy84 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Thanks for all the good thoughts - I think they've helped, since he seems much better than when he was at the clinic. I brought him home a few hours ago, and decided to call him Trevor instead of Leo. I always like re-naming my pets when I adopt them, since I think they should get a completely fresh start. And he wasn't really a "Leo" anyways.. Trevor just kind of fits him! He's alert and begging for chicken, although he is still turning his nose up at the kibble I've offered him.. Definitely a smart dog He seems to be fully housetrained. I put him in the tub when I got home and went back to the car to bring in his meds.. He had diarrhea all over the bathroom by the time I got in. But I set up a rope in the back yard so he will be separate from Korby and Gypsy (they're vaccinated against Parvo, but I'd rather not have them come into contact with his diarrhea). And I've let him out about every hour since then, and he has been going outside consistently. I think he's either a purebred BC or part cattle dog, his records at the clinic have him listed as a mini American Eskimo mix, but there's no way he is. I'll take some pictures and post them later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleS. Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 He's so cute. I love his eyes. Good luck with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 What a nice looking fellow...thanks so much for taking him in and making a big difference in his life I'm sure with all your loving attention, he will beat the parvo soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pansmom Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 So alert, at the ready, and eager to please! The look in those eyes! And that expression! I think he's going to be a grateful, good dog. Not to mention handsome. I'm not showing his pic to Vala; she might develop a crush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Lisa, how is Trevor doing today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsy84 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 He's doing a lot better now! Last night he had his first semi-solid poop, since he hadn't eaten anything in a week. Now that he's here his appetite has picked up and he's eating chicken, boiled ground beef, noodles, and some wet dog food. I'm going to start mixing it with dry food soon, but he was taking so many pills that I needed something appetizing to hide them in. I gave him a bath yesterday, which he was very good for. And today I let him in the front yard to play with Gypsy and Korby - he tried bugging Gypsy but she put him in his place right away. Korby and him had a blast rolling around and wrestling - they're definitely going to be buddies! I'm still keeping him in the bathroom at night, even though he hasn't had any accidents (other than the first day) I'd rather be safe than sorry OH! And I talked to the adoption coordinator! I just have to go to the pound and sign the paperwork and he's officially part of our family!! I promised some more pictures, so here's a few I snapped on his first night home. He got his bandana from the clinic. None of these show just how skinny he is.. He has a ton of fur that hides his hipbones and ribs Peering into the neighbour's yard after he heard them moving around Blurry, but it shows how pointy he is And finally, enjoying his chicken & noodles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thank goodness he's doing better! Great news on that and the pending adoption. Oh, and I'm not seeing cattle dog at all. Not in that pointy little head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammyd Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Aww poor baby, I am so glad he found you He looks like a good ear match for Gypsy Well done you!! I am sure he will thrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvie Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 He's such a handsome fellow! Again, congrats on the adoption! (I really enjoyed the pics; he really is a nice looking dog). He's going to be fine, it's just going to be a learning curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinKate Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Kudos for doing your part with rescue!!!!!!! He is quite handsome, and I almost wonder about whippet in there. Only by the pasta photo does he look anything other than pure bred. Who cares though, he is a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Wow what a beautiful dog! I love the sharp look he has, and I tend to be partial to prick ears and lots of white, too. Best of luck with him........he's a lucky dog! D'Elle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsy84 Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thanks again for all the comments! He's feeling 110% better than when I first got him! His poops are actually solid now, and he's eating dry food and asking for more. Korby loves him and Gypsy ignores him for the most part, but runs around with him when they really get going in the yard. On Tuesday I went to the pound and officially adopted him! I'm in looooove with his personality, he's obviously had some training but his manners need a bit of work, but with his brains and willingness it'll be a piece of cake. Whoever didn't want him sure missed out on an awesome dog! I just posted some new pictures of him in the Border Collie Gallery, so anyone who wants to see more pictures of him feel free to check it out! http://www.bordercollie.org/boards/index.php?showtopic=28596 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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