06.10.07

Galveston senior lhasas – update

Posted in Galveston Lhasa Trio at 1:44 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue

Ok, I did a really, really dumb thing.  I was off on Friday so decided to take a drive down to Galveston to visit the three seniors who are waiting at the shelter for a foster home.  Thanks to all of you great supporters, we already raised the funds for their routine vetting, but they’ve been waiting at the shelter for several weeks for us to find a place for them to go. 

The shelter people love these dogs and had been keeping them away from the other dogs in their office.  Not too bad an arrangement but still they needed a HOME, not an office.

I thought if I could get down there and get some better pictures, perhaps one of you kind hearted dog lovers would feel those heart strings pulled and offer to take one in.

Well, when I got to the shelter, I found out that the little senior fluffs had been moved back into the main shelter – a dog with a broken leg needed the office  – so here they were, three pitiful, neglected lhasa babies, looking out from inside the run.

Now, I know you know what suckers we are for these old dogs.  How anyone cannot provide for an older dog is beyond me.  I have three personal dogs that are 13 and I just could not fathom the idea that those three would be in a situation like this! 

So, guess what, these three came home with me.  I have no idea where I’ll put them on Monday, our boarding spots are already full and our foster homes are just OVERFLOWING.  THESE THREE DESPERATELY NEED A FOSTER HOME!!

Say hello to Hiram Galvez – this little guy IS NOT A SENIOR.  That’s right, he’s probably 4-5 years old, chubby and a happy, happy boy.  He’s already trying to play with the other dogs.  No crate accidents, no marking, already neutered, this poor baby has definitely been a pet – he tried to jump in my front seat!!  He will need a foster home by July 1, so APPLY NOW TO BE HIS FOSTER HOME.  OR ADOPT!

This is sweet little Myrtle Galvez – at least 8 years old, totally deaf and blind.  She is very frightened with all the change.  She flinches at even a soft touch right now.  But, thankfully totally non-aggressive.  The other dogs are sniffing all over her, bumping into her, and she has not even thought about snapping or biting.  Absolutely adorable.  Horrible dry eye, but already responding to BNP and cyclosporine.  Horrible, bristle-like coat – hopefully soon will be soft as bunny fur with good food and supplements.  Did I say precious? 

This is Claude Galvez – he is in the WORST shape.  Although very, very nice, loves affection, loves attention, came and sat in my lap while I was trying to get these pictures.  But, notice that his right ear is shorter than the left?  Half of it  is gone.  The inside is all scarred up like he has had numerous hematomas.  No infected, though.  And, take a look at the HUGE rip in his left lower eye lid….

His eyelid is split open about 3/4″.  And, it looks like he has entropian eye lids.  He, too, is practically blind but hears well and will follow you around just by listening for your footsteps.  His front top teeth are also totally ground down.  Guess he’s around 10 or so.  Great little dog – another totally non-aggressive lhasa boy. Perfect.  Already neutered, so he was a pet sometime in his life!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE someone offer to take in these two older ones.  They really, really need a great home.  I’d like to place the girl and boy together (Claude and Myrtle) since she seems to rely on him right now for security.  I’m taking them in tomorrow for their exam, bloodwork, heartworm test, etc. and am hopeful they just need a loving home!! 

APPLY NOW TO BE THEIR FOSTER HOME.  OR ADOPT!

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