Einstein's
Story of Love:
Intake date: 6-16-14
Adoption date: 9-21-14
Einstein was found in a litter box filled with a
blanket on a concrete floor blind, deaf, and terrified in a city shelter. When
I first saw him he was not moving at all. I was terrified that he had died
cold, alone and hairless before I could get to him. I picked him up and he was
indeed still clinging to life. His claws had most likely never been clipped and
had just been chewed off as he could through the years. He had no hair on his
body except for a tuff around his face that he couldn't reach to pull out. It
was sticky, full of dander, and stunk to high heavens. He had teeth that were
dangling by a thread and his mouth quit frankly smelled like death. He was
incredibly skinny and seemed to have skin infections. The cataracts in his eyes
were enormous and his eyes were almost swollen shut with eye gunk. He was
covered in gum ball size masses, but did seem to be neutered. Once I picked him
up I resolved to not put him down again until we got into the car.
Once in the car I took him straight to the vet.
They started senior bloodwork, medicated baths, and antibiotics. The bloodwork
revealed that as we suspected his thyroid was totally out of whack (explaining
the hair loss). We immediately started him on thyroid medication. His bloodwork
also revealed that his liver levels were no where near healthy so we began
liver medication as well. He received medicated baths every 3 days to help with
the underlying skin infections. He had intestinal parasites so we immediately
started him on de-wormers as well. At about two weeks in his foster home he
started to regain a little bit of hair and gain a little weight. Miraculously
he did not have heartworms and his heart only had a slight murmur.
The next step was to take him to the eye
specialist to see if there was anything that could be done for his eyes. She
decided surgery was not a good option since he would still have some good sight
if we could get the infections and dryness out of his eyes. We immediately
started him on a tear producing eye drop and an antibiotic drop. She also
prescribed him a drop that would dilate his eyes so that in new places he could
see more. These immediately started to make a huge difference in his sight.
Two months later when we had his liver levels and
thyroid levels at a safe place it was time for him to have his dental and
masses removed. He did fantastic with the surgery and lost 7 teeth. They also
removed 5 masses. They did not seem to be suspicious and quite frankly at his
age we wouldn't put him through treatment if they were found to be cancerous so
we elected not to send them for biopsy.
Through all of the treatment Einstein never ever
nipped, bit, or even complained. He was a loving and sweet patient. After two
months he was now a normal senior dog. He still can't hear but that is age
related. He can see plenty to get where he needs to go and continues his eye
drops to keep his eyes clear and healthy. He will always be on liver and
thyroid medications but they make him feel good. After his dental he had a new
zest for life and started to run around some and play. Of course his favorite
activity is to take a nice warm nap but he also enjoys nice walks.
So with all this information in hand I decided he
deserved a family of his very own and he was listed for adoption. Then entered
Ashleigh, his FORever mommy. She talked for hours with me on the phone about
all of his conditions and I wrote each and every medication and the prices down
for her. She was in love though and none of it mattered to her. Ashleigh is a
college student at the University of Tennessee.
She is mature enough to know that she didn't need a dog that needed lots
of exercise and would be bored alone while she was at class and work so she
chose a senior. She came to meet him and was totally and completely in love.
Einstein gets to go on daily walks, sleep in the bed, and is an only fur child.
He has the life most dogs dream of! He took his favorite bed from our house
with him so that he knew we still loved him forever but there were better
things ahead for him. He can be spotted out and about in Knoxville and recently
entered a costume contest as a Dragon at a local pet store. This guys golden
years will indeed be golden and his new mommy swears he is in fact "the
best dog that has ever lived"
Mamacita
and her puppies
Mamacita was a homeless girl, who was well known in a
Scottsboro neighborhood and living off the kindness of residents. However,
when she found herself pregnant, her situation landed her in the pound.
Luckily, FOR stepped-in and changed her destiny!!
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On New Years Eve she gave birth to six puppies. Five of them
boys and one girl. They were named
Merry - She was days ahead of her brothers on opening of eyes,
leaving the crate and venturing out, and barking.
Motley - Specked boy. He is not far behind Merry and the
two of them have started playing. I often find them outside of the crate,
snuggled together.
Duce - This dark chocolate brown pup with a white
chest, tipped tail and paws, is a snuggler!
Barkley - He likes to venture around his enclosure. When
he hears a human voice, he already starts wobbling towards them!
Zane - This sweet faced boy has soulful eyes like this
mother. He and Jack are the most laid back of the litter.
Jack - He is smallest of the bunch and has the shiniest black
coat! He likes the be held.
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Mamacita appears to be some type of terrier mix and we
estimate her to be under 2. She is a fantastic mother and truly wants a
forever home. She follows her foster mom around the house. She enjoys
having a second bed in the living room where she can be with her foster family
but still keep an eye on the puppy room. She has no problem wearing a
collar but is slowly learning about a leash. Potty training is 80% and
moving towards 100%. She currently lives with 2 dogs and four cats.
Fostered by: Steve and Shrail Heinrich in Madison, AL.
They have been involved with FOR for two years.rhood and living off the
kindness of residents. However, when she found herself pregnant, her situation
landed her in the pound. Luckily, FOR stepped-in and changed her
destiny!!
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