Gulliver - A Dog in Need
Gulliver Gulliver is a 2 year old male dobie who was brought in as a stray from a shelter in Virginia in October 2009. He was really underweight, nothing but skin and bones. When he came to DAR&E, he weighed only 52 lbs. Because he was obviously on his own for so long, he tested positive for heartworms, Lyme disease, and had a case of Ringworm.
Together, they make for one very sick dobie boy. The
only words that described his demeanor were that he just seemed very, very sad. As if all that's
not enough, he also has a scar on his head that will forever be a reminder of his very heartbreaking past.
But Gulliver's luck has finally changed. This very affectionate and gentle boy is now in a foster home. His foster mom’s counter looks like a pharmacy complete with medications,
ointments, swabs, etc. As soon as he gains more weight and gets a little stronger, he will be able to start his heartworm treatment. Gulliver’s foster family is giving him lots of love while he recuperates and he is enjoying every bit of it!
Gulliver's story is representative of the many issues these dobes bring with them to
DAR&E. You can follow Gulliver's "travels on his road to recovery", as we update his progess.
UPDATE: December 2009 Gulliver has recuperated enough to undergo his treatment for heartworms. He is back home with his foster parents to rest for
the next several weeks. He will be retested again for heartworms in
January to ensure all the worms are gone.
Update: February 2010 Gulliver now weighs a whopping 80lbs. and is heartworm free. A far cry from when he first came to DAR&E! Gulliver has been adopted having found a furever home of his own!
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