Update on Emmett

If you've been following me on Twitter, you already know I had an eventful week. Here's the beginning incase you missed it.

Emmett came to me at only 19 lbs, I had a difficult time getting him to eat last week, I've tried broth / chicken / peanut butter / fries / wet food / dry food ...etc. He did not want any of it. He was lethargic, hid under the sofa and slept most of the time. He had a rough week, was neutered, treated for fleas, dewormed, coughing. We visited the vet and found out that he had a respiratory infection, and a skin infection (redness on belly). The vet removed a scrape from his scrotum and said he practically licked it raw while at the shelter :( Due to the cough, he had to be quarantine from my pack.

It's been quite a challenge to give him Rx because he did not want to eat. One night I ordered pizza (for myself) and just for experimentation sake I gave him a corner, he was interested in the cheese but quickly spat it out, so I went to the fridge and got him some parmesan, he ate 2 cubes and called it quit.

For the past 2 days he's gotten better and better, he no longer hide from us or sleep under the sofa, he has transitioned from junk food to a proper diet and started eating dry kibble this morning. He now walks in confidence, hanging side by side with my pack, when I come home, I see excitement in his eyes and he greets me with a smile.

So tomorrow I will be doing a house visit with his potential family, if everything goes well and Emmett continues to shine, he will be ready to go to his forever home :)

Here's a picture of him smiling for the first time

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Comment by Susan Stanton on June 7, 2009 at 6:50pm: What a beautiful story and dog. You're the best.

Comment by Nancy Geddes on June 7, 2009 at 5:02pm: Emmett is such a lucky and handsome corgi. Thank you, Sam, for caring and acting so wholeheartedly on behalf of corgis everywhere! Corgi high fives from Bear, Tasha and Linus

Comment by Destiny/Mini on June 7, 2009 at 2:36pm: he is so adorable...glad to see he's feeling better! he's so lucky to have you taking care of him :)

Comment by LORRAINE on June 7, 2009 at 2:25pm: So glad to hear hes getting better and i hope he will be happy in his forever home!!

Comment by Gus's Dad on June 7, 2009 at 1:30pm: I'm glad to hear Emmett is doing so much better. I hope everything goes well with his potential family.

Comment by Cindi & Twinkie on June 7, 2009 at 9:38am: Yea Emmett! What a great second chance for a great boy!

Comment by Bev Levy on June 7, 2009 at 9:04am: Thanks for the update, it made my day!

Comment by Boo Buchheit on June 7, 2009 at 6:10am: Looks like Emmett is going to do okay. You are great for helping him out. I hope his new home is the best.

Comment by Sunni A. on June 7, 2009 at 2:55am: Emmett's so pretty! And what a lucky dog.

Comment by Geri & Sidney on June 7, 2009 at 2:04am: It must have been so hard for you when he would not eat. Hooray for pizza! I'm glad to see him smiling!