A New Addition... (yes, we're insane)...

We have a new addition to the family: Cody the BHT. Cody is 13 years old. His owner came to PetSmart yesterday and said she was looking for a home for him and she didn't want to "mess with him anymore." All of her answers to questions about him were curt and without emotion. After I got over being shocked and wanting to punch her lights out, I told her we'd take him. She brought him back to the store within about a half hour. He was filthy, had a nasty collar on, and a knotted up chain around him. He's been shaved mostly because she had thrown him out in the yard. He's lame in his back end, knees don't bend much, and his hips are obviously sore. He's got cataracts in both eyes and is hard of hearing. Patti will take him to work tomorrow to have him checked for heartworms and get his shots (which she failed to keep up). He's intact, but there seems to be an issue with one testicle, which we'll have checked, as well.

Even though he's 13 and has the usual old-doggie health problems, he's just precious! He has a wonderful, sweet nature and gets along great with the other dogs and cats. He loves people. We took him to PetSmart today to get him a nice bed and some glucosamine tabs and all my co-workers said he looked so much happier than yesterday! That made me feel good. There's a new girl in the Banfield vet who sat on the floor with me and Cody yesterday and just cried at how he looked and how unhappy he seemed. She was thrilled with him today, as were our friends with the animal shelter (who were in doing an adoption day).

So, after a good warm bath, ear cleaning and getting to know his new brothers and sisters, he seems to be adjusting very well to his new home. I know we're suckers. I readily admit it. But who wouldn't take this sweet boy in considering his age, health and home situation?!!!

Sigh. I need a raise.

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Comment by James on May 4, 2008 at 7:36pm: That is a really great thing to do, and good job not punching the lady.

Comment by Geri & Sidney on May 4, 2008 at 7:30pm: Parker, thanks for asking (I had no idea either). Awesome news! I am so happy that Cody has found a loving home. Your post made me cry and then smile.

Comment by Cindi on May 4, 2008 at 6:39pm: Hi Parker...a BHT is a "black-headed tri-color."

Comment by Sam Tsang on May 4, 2008 at 6:34pm: Awesome :) I hope the vet appointment goes well, He is in a much better place with you guys!

Comment by Tracie & Emmy on May 4, 2008 at 5:47pm: What an amazing person you are.

Comment by Parker on May 4, 2008 at 5:39pm: Awww, poor little guy! What kind of person could have a dog for 13 years and feel such indifference toward them? That is horrible!
What is a BHT by the way?

Comment by Laura & Lola on May 4, 2008 at 4:20pm: that is some of the best news i've heard in a while :) congrats on your new addition & helping to make a neglected doggie feel loved!

Comment by Juel on May 4, 2008 at 4:13pm: Thank you! It is people like you who make this world a better place!

Comment by Charlie on May 4, 2008 at 4:06pm: Well bless your heart and Cody's too. How lucky he is to have happened into your life, and have a wonderful, caring home to live out his senior years. I'm sure he will return the favor with endless love and Corgi kisses. : - )