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Post by CampWhippet on Mar 6, 2006 13:25:09 GMT -5
I got the call and heard he wasn't pretty, but he just needed a home where he could live out his final days. I arranged a WUR from Atlanta and drove up to JAX last night to do the final leg. He's skinny and dirty, but hopefully will have many happy days on the beach with the rest of the family. His name is Clint and he is believed to be 13, although I've seen 16 year old whippets in better condition.   |
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Post by robinw on Mar 6, 2006 13:35:38 GMT -5
poor guy!!!!! do you think he can fully recover? will he be staying with you? what kindof environment did he come from, a kennel? is that a sore on his back?
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Post by CampWhippet on Mar 6, 2006 13:49:29 GMT -5
He is home. He is completely unadoptable for several reasons.
We'll get some weight on him and hopefully some muscles as well as some fat. The shaved rectangle on his back is where we had a tumor removed last week and surgery probably contributed to his skinny appearance.
As for what environment? A :'( one.
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Post by peet on Mar 6, 2006 14:20:56 GMT -5
Glad you could get him out there, poor guy.
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Post by twogreys on Mar 6, 2006 14:31:16 GMT -5
Oh, the poor guy.
Thank you for all you do!!
Be sure to post more pictures of his progress.
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Post by jettcricket on Mar 6, 2006 15:10:54 GMT -5
OMG...poor little man. That's awesome that you will care and love him and give him the best. I just want to put my arms around his tired, little frail body.
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Post by CampWhippet on Mar 6, 2006 16:29:26 GMT -5
We hit the beach today. It took him a LONG time to walk that far, but he has seen the ocean!!  |
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Post by hounddog on Mar 6, 2006 16:51:24 GMT -5
Clint is in good hands now. :) Your TLC and the beach will do wonders for him. #clapping1#
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Post by robinw on Mar 6, 2006 18:15:18 GMT -5
oh man, look at him! but he looks very happy :)
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Post by twogreys on Mar 6, 2006 20:13:20 GMT -5
He looks happy and clean!!! What a lucky guy!!
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Post by texthegreyt on Mar 6, 2006 21:06:05 GMT -5
A tumor removed, is he healthy otherwise? Poor guy...
He is lucky to have you!
He looks pretty happy on the beach.
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Post by CampWhippet on Mar 7, 2006 7:02:20 GMT -5
Grade 5 heart murmur, broken/missing teeth, bad liver and kidneys, wobbly on his feet..... Just typical old age symptoms so he he's pretty much where you'd expect him to be.
This morning he had a hard time standing up on the bed he was lying on, I'm hoping he is just a little weak and with nutrition he'll strengthen.... nothing sadener than a dog that cannot stand up with out help.
But yesterday in the yard he actually "ran" a step or two. Well, it was more of a skip I guess. If I could ever figure out how to load video on that video site you guys would see some cool stuff from the beach and I could show you Clint's gait too.
He appears very happy and well oriented so that's great.
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Post by robinw on Mar 7, 2006 7:10:02 GMT -5
will you be posting pics of clint's progress? i can't wait to see him looking healthy!
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Post by blessedbygreys on Mar 7, 2006 7:55:56 GMT -5
OMG Campy, what a difference a few days and a lot of love can make, he is beautiful! Thank you and God Bless you both. May Clint and you have many happy, healthy days ahead. For the person(s) who did this to him, all I can say is:
%^$@ you * *& *^% ** &(* and then *&*# %^$ ##* you again! Nuff said!
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Post by Sighthound Fan on Mar 7, 2006 16:58:11 GMT -5
Oh he looks amazing already! Good luck with this lad, oldies rule!!!
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