macoduck Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Yesterday I transported a 9 y.o. female greyhound back to it's original adoption kennel. I'd been trying to get my hands on this dog for some time. Owner dumped her my house at 6am as I was leaving to transport another dog across the state. Since it was still dark all I could see was that she was severely emaciated. The top line of her spine was all pointy bones. She was so full of flea dirt that petting her felt like trying to read War & Peace in braille. She was wearing an old, generic flea collar. Had not had vet care in a year. Owner couldn't afford vet care, yet looking at her FB pictures, she could afford 2 dirt bikes and lots of new tattoos. Once back at PRH I could see an abcess or possible ruptured anal gland. Complete with maggots. When I asked about cat/small dog safe owner replied, "She does great with our 6 boa constrictors" Enough venting The kennel volunteer, also a GT member , noticed that her urine looked syrupy. What horror has this poor girl got going on in her bladder? Despite this neglect she is happy, sweet and this likes humans. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 If anyone in this world deserves a nice holiday season, it's this girlie. Thanks Ducky Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Thank you Ducky for getting this girl away from that hell hole she was in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 What does syrupy mean? Just consistency or color as well? Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Dehydration, infection ..... Thanks for helping get her back on the road to a good life, Ducky. 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...
macoduck Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) What does syrupy mean? Just consistency or color as well? A bit thick or viscous. It was dark outside when she peed in my front yard so I didn't notice it then. She peed several small times when I got her on the adoption kennel's property. Looked clear, not dark. She had not had any water on the drive although owner said she had some that morning. Had diarrhea in owner's apartment *here's what I think of you people!* GTer Roo was there to take her in. She commented on the syrupy aspect and smelled bad too. Edited December 13, 2015 by macoduck Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Dehydration, infection, and possible temporary diabetic-like symptoms due to diet or lack thereof. A vet will be able to assess better. I have no words whatsoever for the "person" caring for this poor girlie . Miss Jennie Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AimeeBee Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 That poor girl. First off, thank you for getting her out of there and moved somewhere safe. I'd think dehydration or an infection as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Nevermind---I'll refrain from what I wanted to say about the owner. I'm thankful this poor girl will be attended to now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Oh better for me not to say anything about the previous owner, so glad that you got her Ducky and hopefully she'll recovery will go well. Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Thank you Ducky. Prayers for that sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Nevermind---I'll refrain from what I wanted to say about the owner. I'm thankful this poor girl will be attended to now. Thank you Ducky. Prayers for that sweet girl. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Well with all she's got going on it's no wonder that even her pee is off the charts. I'm sure you'll (or the adoption kennel as I'm reading) get her all fixed up in no time. It will be a happy Christmas for her, I just know it. Edited December 13, 2015 by XTRAWLD Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Good lord. Thank you Ducky and Roo for giving this old girl the kindness she deserves. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 What does syrupy mean? Just consistency or color as well? Just consistency - it was a relatively normal yellow-clear (though at times I thought I saw perhaps a bit of white, but she was in the sand lot so I couldn't tell if it was actually her urine or a trick of the light). When she first squatted to pee, nothing happened, then it was a sort of blob and then she peed a bunch - looked kind of thick, smelled strong and a bit strange. She had a sort of sickly sweet odor all over, the poor dear. The bath helped a bit. I did notice that her skin looked a bit irritated and sore back there, so an infection is certainly likely. She's full of worms, too. She's already gotten a dewormer and her first couple doses of antibiotics. Vet asap this week. Three small meals a day, comfy blankets in her crate... She's so bony She got lots of cuddle time today. She's an absolute love bug despite everything. Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 She may have vaginitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalgreys Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Maggots? Sounds like she was on her way to be eaten alive. Many thanks to you, and those who care for these poor helpless souls, (who clearly were in the wrong hands). I hope this girl has a full recovery, and a happy, well deserved life in a loving home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Ugh. I don't understand how people can neglect an animal so badly. Hope she heals quickly under your care. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Bles you Ducky and Roo for helping this girlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 God bless you for rescuing the poor girl. I sure hope she responds to treatment quickly so she can really enjoy probably the best Christmas she has ever had. Poor baby. Tell her we love her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 All I will say about the original owners is, I hope karma pays them a visit sooner rather than later (it will get them) I am so glad she is now in good hands. Hoping all her problems are easy fixes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xengab Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 If the pee smelled sweet that is a sign of diabetes. It could just be due to poor diet, lack of water or UTIs. And will clear up when given a good healthy diet and meds. Why have a dog if you cannot even do basic care like flea prevention. Poor thing probably has worms too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 If the pee smelled sweet that is a sign of diabetes. It could just be due to poor diet, lack of water or UTIs. And will clear up when given a good healthy diet and meds. Why have a dog if you cannot even do basic care like flea prevention. Poor thing probably has worms too. She does (Hopefully not for long though - she got a dewormer yesterday.) Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I am so happy that you lovely ladies have saved this sweet girl from that awful owner! I guess she did one thing right by handing her back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Do you have any pics? Lets see her sweet face! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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