Guest BoomerMom Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) I was finally able to pick Brody up from the animal shelter yesterday afternoon. Although I had seen him on Saturday, and spent six hours trying to find someone with the authority to release him to me so I could take him to the e-vet, we were unable to get the five day waiting period waived. I was told that because he wasn't bleeding and had no broken bones that he didn't need immediate medical attention. Brody has one heck of a nasty skin condition, his feet are swollen, he's incredibly skinny and has sores all over his body. I took him straight from the shelter to Preston Park Animal Hospital and after an examination, Susie and I gave him a bath. Even after letting the medicated shampoo soak his coat for twenty minutes, we were unable to get all of the scabs out of his fur. It is virtually impossible to find a spot to pet him that isn't rough with sores or scabs. We started the him on antibiotics and are treating him for a fungal infection. Dr. Soileau is running numerous tests on him, and we should know more about his condition tomorrow or Monday. He has moved in next to Carter in my dining room. The plan for the weekend is to get as much food as he wants into him and to keep him warm. Susie is concerned that he may not make it. Please say a prayer, light a candle or just send warm happy thoughts to little poor soul. Edited December 2, 2007 by BoomerMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kaotic1 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Oh my... poor little pupper!! he is in my thoughts!!! and prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 oh my gosh. prayers for Brody. Look at him. Poor thing. Lots of Brady prayers and Carter prayers too. You all are angels. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Oh my gosh, he is heartbreaking! Many prayers going out to Brody. "I was told that because he wasn't bleeding and had no broken bones that he didn't need immediate medical attention." The SPCA that I worked for had that kind of attitude too! Are they insane, or simply inhumane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Oh, poor wee guy! Good thoughts coming your way. Hoping that nasty rash is something simple! Thank you for taking care of him! Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Many prayers for this baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 That poor baby Many good thoughts, prayers, and get better soon wishes coming from Tucson! :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Oh my dear Lord, that poor hound Sending lots of prayers his way :hope He's in good hands with GALT... (that animal shelter must have a very strange definition of what type of condition requires immediate medical attention! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grapehound Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Oh my goodness! That poor baby! My thoughts are with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Did I miss the back-story on this guy? How old is he? Sending love and postive thoughts for this sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyCody Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 God bless you for being such a good person. I will say prayers for Brody, Carter and all of God's creature's that are in need. Those pictures brought tears to my eyes and I don't know how they didn't see how much he needed to be vetted. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest beerdogs31 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 This poor, poor baby. Thanks so much for taking him and giving him such good care. Sending positive thoughts!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Many prayers and well wishes coming to sweet Brody. And bless your heart for welcoming him into your home and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 OH my...that is just so sad. Come on Brody~fight this demon~I know you can do it~I see the light in your brave eyes. My many prayers and white light. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Sending prayers for Brody.....that just breaks my heart to see him in that condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) OMG! Lots of healing thoughts to sweet Brody. Edited October 26, 2007 by galgrey Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothianjavert Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Sending lots of prayers for Brody!! :hope Quote In vino veritasRachael with Rook, missing Sully, Sebau, and Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheFullHouse Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 OMG! That poor baby! Many prayers that he survives and becomes a healthy, happy hound. I have such respect for this group that seems to take in the really bad cases. My hats off to you! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Those pictures tore me up :cry1 :hope :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 He could not have landed in better hands. If anyone can help him make it, it's GALT. C'mon Brody, you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 He could not have landed in better hands. If anyone can help him make it, it's GALT. C'mon Brody, you can do it! You took the words out of my mouth. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoomerMom Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 (edited) Did I miss the back-story on this guy? How old is he? Sending love and postive thoughts for this sweetie! The story on this guy is that he was picked up by animal control on Saturday morning. I am organizing a team of people who are currently trying to catch two stray greys in Fort Worth (see Amber alert thread). We were told by a neighbor on Friday night that AC had picked up one of the greys we were trying to catch. Although none of the shelters in the area said they had picked him, I went to look anyway. Not everyone can identify a greyhound. When I got to the shelter I told them why I was there and the guy said that he would show me the greyhounds that he had. He took me back to a cage with two greys in it. One was a lurcher - black with wiry hair. He was already tagged to be picked up by GU. The other was this pitiful looking brindle mess that just about broke my heart. I figured that if GU was taking one of the dogs, GALT was probably getting the other. I called Susie to let her know that I was at the AC and could bring this poor boy to PPAH before they closed. Susie was aware of two greys in the shelter, but was told GU was getting both of them. There were several phone calls back and forth between the groups before we figured out that one of the two greys that GU was going to get had already been picked up and the one I had seen had just been brought in that morning. After all of that BS, we then start trying to get this poor guy released so I can take him to the e-vet. For those of you who are familiar with the Apple Martini story, you can understand how serious this is when I say this guy is in worse shape than she was. After several hours of waiting for someone with enough authority to release her to rescue to show up I was finally told that they were closing up for the day and would have someone call me. I had to go back over to the house in Fort Worth to meet the team with the live trap so we could set it up to catch the two strays there. About half an hour later I got the call from AC saying that he wasn't in critical condition and would not be released for at least 72 hours and to check back on Monday. As it turns out, they decided that 72 hours wasn't long enough and he had to wait the full five days...... In the mean time, we caught Carter in the live trap on Saturday night. There is still one more stray grey in Fort Worth that we are trying to catch. I just can't believe that there are so many of them in that area and they are all in such bad shape. It just breaks my heart. Brody has warmed up to me a little today. I think all of the treats had something to do with that. He did cooperate this evening by giving us a fecal sample just in time for me to get it over to PPAH before they closed. We will be able to find out just what kind of parasites he has tomorrow. We think he is about two years old. Thanks so much for all of the prayers and positive thoughts. I know he appreciates them. Edited October 27, 2007 by BoomerMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Oh jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze. Sending prayers and gentlest hugs to little fellow and big fat hugs to yourself. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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