Shaggy
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displa ... d=10759004 Zach |
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I'm on my way tomorrow to visit Shaggy. I spoke with the shelter today. He's an owner turn in, one year old, not house trained, and 45 lbs  I spoke with CO OES and they have room for the little fellow.  |
| Wow, that's great news, way to go!!!
Thanks! Zach |
| We have Shaggy. More to follow.
SOA |
| DH and I picked up Shaggy today. He's absolutely sweet and sheepie! The Humane Society in SLC is very good about working with the small shelters throughout the state. They will pick up dogs and transport to SLC where they have a better chance of being adopted. Shaggy was at a shelter in a remote part of the state and would have been put to sleep within a few days if SLCHS hadn't picked him up.
Shaggy is one more (  ) story of the cute puppy that comes home and doesn't magically train and blend into the family. He was left outside 24/7 because he wasn't potty trained. His coat was matted and pulling skin. He is grossly underweight at 45lbs. You wouldn't know that he is only 1, as he doesn't seem to know what being young is about.
I don't think he will ever be a big boy, he looks as though he's been poorly fed most of his life. However, with some good food and a little love, I think he may put on a couple more inches and fill out around 65 lbs. SLCHS shaved the horrible pelt of matted fur. I expected to see serious skin issues under all the filth. But, not so much as a rash or hotspot! He's going to look great once his head and tail (oh did I mention he has a tail) are shaved on Friday. He's a smart boy, is quick to pick up commands, walks on leash without getting crazy, and that thing about him being impossible to potty train, well that's just crap.  He's already getting the drill. I introduced him to a crate today for the first time and he's laying in it watching me type.
I'll post photos after his visit to the groomer on Friday. PS. We received an update on JoJo. She is doing great! She has a wonderful family that takes her on long walks and to the dog park and pretty much anywhere else they go. She has stolen their heart. Her new mom thinks JoJo has the potential to become a therapy dog. (we miss her very much  ) |
| Thanks for saving this young boy! I wish all of these could turn out this way! I can't wait to see the pics! I'm not sure who SLCHS is but thank you so much also!
It's almost summer so here come the throw aways exchanged for Disney World. Zach |
| Wonderful news! Thanks so much, SOA, for pulling this fellow and fostering him!! |
| what great news for shaggy can't wait to see pics of him good job you have a nice set of angel wings coming your way |
Quote: He is grossly underweight at 45lbs. You wouldn't know that he is only 1, as he doesn't seem to know what being young is about.
But this is great news that YOU have him
Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking him in. We need pictures!! |
Shaggy cleans up real good.
He's still grossly underweight and being treated with antibiotics for a "snorting/sneezing" issue. His right hind leg was injured at some point, but it doesn't slow him down. He can clear the jeep tailgate and any baby gate built. He is one smart, sweet baby boy! |
| Awwww.... what a beautiful boy.
I bet he feels like he's landed in heaven sitting on his master's lap and receiving all this affection. Wishing him the best and a few added pounds |
  Just glancing at the first picture I thought the back of your husband's head was part of a sheepie. It took me a minute to make out what I was seeing.
Shaggy looks terrific.  I'll bet he thinks he won the lotto!!  |
| He looks wonderful. Thanks for all that you did.
He has such a serious look for such a young boy. I don't think his life has been too easy so far. I hope he finds a wonderful home! Zach |
| Thanks for saving the boy!
He does clean up nice
What a cutie pie |
| Another episode of, as the Sheepdog turns.
I need input from our European members. We were preparing Shaggy to transfer over to CO OES when I received a call from the folks at the SLC Humane Society. That's the shelter where DH and I picked Shag up. A couple had contacted the shelter rescue director hoping to adopt Shaggy. I told the director I'd talk to the couple and arrange a meeting. We met at a local ball field. I brought Shaggy and they brought their two beautiful Sheepie girls. The girls are littermates, 3 years old, from a breeder in Wisconsin. The issue at hand was, would the girls accept Shag? The initial meeting went well, considering the girls were not accustom to attention going to anyone other than them. Shaggy tried an overnight this weekend and all went well until he had a bad tummy issue. He was taken to the vet for a check up and given a clean bill of health, just a bit of anxiety. While he was at the vet, the new potential adopted parents asked the vet to give him a through once over. During the exam, the vet found something in his "armpit". The vet thought it might be a chip, so scanned him on his undercarrige instead of at the back of his neck. The scan was positive, but didn't have information associated with the chip or the doctors equipment couldn't read it. The vet believes it my be a European chip. This would certainly explain Shag's tail. So, my question is, are European chips inserted in different locations other than the neck, like those in the US? Are European chips a different information format than ours? Bottom line, Shaggy has a furever Sheepie home, with a wonderful Sheepie family. |
| I was just wondering if there was any new news on Shaggy??? |
Sheeps over Aces wrote: Another episode of, as the Sheepdog turns.
I need input from our European members. We were preparing Shaggy to transfer over to CO OES when I received a call from the folks at the SLC Humane Society. That's the shelter where DH and I picked Shag up. A couple had contacted the shelter rescue director hoping to adopt Shaggy. I told the director I'd talk to the couple and arrange a meeting. We met at a local ball field. I brought Shaggy and they brought their two beautiful Sheepie girls. The girls are littermates, 3 years old, from a breeder in Wisconsin. The issue at hand was, would the girls accept Shag? The initial meeting went well, considering the girls were not accustom to attention going to anyone other than them. Shaggy tried an overnight this weekend and all went well until he had a bad tummy issue. He was taken to the vet for a check up and given a clean bill of health, just a bit of anxiety. While he was at the vet, the new potential adopted parents asked the vet to give him a through once over. During the exam, the vet found something in his "armpit". The vet thought it might be a chip, so scanned him on his undercarrige instead of at the back of his neck. The scan was positive, but didn't have information associated with the chip or the doctors equipment couldn't read it. The vet believes it my be a European chip. This would certainly explain Shag's tail. So, my question is, are European chips inserted in different locations other than the neck, like those in the US? Are European chips a different information format than ours? Bottom line, Shaggy has a furever Sheepie home, with a wonderful Sheepie family. Chips travel, all the time. our new pups is sliding already. ALso it may be a new AKC chip - seemed like it took our vet a bit and a change of equipment to read it. |
| Hi,
I'm delighted that Shaggy found a forever home! As for your question regarding chips, while I can't comment on the European ones : When Panda arrived from Hong Kong he had a chip which is by Ovid..think I have the name right, which is a pretty universal company all over the world. I assume vets implant chips in pretty much the same place no matter where in the world they are. Marianne |
| Shaggy is now Chauncey, a much better name in my opinion. He loves his new sisters, well at least one, the other one ignores him. He has put on 5lbs and the doctor has given him a clean bill of health! His coat is growing out beautifully while a groomer cares for it twice a month. The nose color has come back and he now has the perfect sheepie button nose.
But most important, his new parents absolutely adore him. One more for the Oes.org record. |
That is wonderful news!  |
| Yay |
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