Keeper

Update: 02/15/2010

A quick update on Keeper’s ears. Like many a neglected Golden, he has apparently been living with ear infections for years… poor guy. His foster mom says he’s got the thickest ears she’s ever seen! He’s on a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and ear drops to try to get the problem under control. Other than that…he had some chest films done last week (we’re trying to figure out when he’ll be ready for HW treatment), and “the radiologist said his lungs have improved, and I swear he's just not that bothered and not coughing much at all any more.  I've been walking him and he has more energy than Clyde!”

Update 02/14/09

Keeper is acting like a new dog! He’s finished his antibiotics and is acting real peppy and is always disappointed when I make him come right back inside rather than taking him for walks. He’s very outgoing; and if this is how he acts when ill (heartworms, erlichiosis) he must be pretty high energy by nature. He's very people  focused and doesn’t interact much with our dog Clyde at all.

Keeper’s house manners are still a work in progress. He is quite the counter surfer and blatantly swiped a ham sandwich right from under my nose. (! ) He paws you for attention but is getting better about this already. He knows “shake” but doesn't seem to know SIT, DOWN, STAY, or COME. He is fine during storms, and he sleeps through the night—but howls if he hears that someone is up.  That’s one funny thing about him – instead of barking, he wails like a coyote!

Keeper loves to tote things in his mouth; constantly has a ball or something. He’ll give it up easily though. He loves to be groomed. He did try to avoid his bath, but  was good once he realized resistance was futile.

All in all, he’s doing really well in a short period of time; he is learning and obeying the rules of the house pretty quickly. More updates on this nice guy coming soon

With his wavy dark red coat, open smile, and busy, friendly personality, this 8-year-old is definitely a keeper—hence the name. “He is adorable!  He was behind the counter at the pound, standing up like a person waiting to help.  The staff loves him.  He still has plenty of energy & does a cute little bouncy dance. Good in the car, very responsive, just a fun guy.” Unfortunately, Keeper has heartworms… and at the vet for his check-up, he suddenly became feverish, then started to have trouble breathing.  X-rays showed serious lung congestion, and blood tests revealed the problem: ehrlichia, a tick-borne disease. With anti-inflammatories and antibiotics, though, he’s feeling better, and he’ll be continuing his meds for a while. His badly swollen and infected ears also need help. Right now he’s enjoying  rest and recuperation at a nice quiet foster home, and we hope to report soon that this wonderful  Golden is back in the pink!

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