Redford - Baby Steps To Healing

Take a look at how our boy Redford is slowly getting better.

Day 1 of Rescue



End of Week 1



Day 1 of Rescue

End of Week 1

Day 1 of Rescue

End of Week 1

In the past week Red has definitely improved. He's perked up and become more energetic and playful. He's still learning about toys, but has become more interested after watching the other dogs play. His eyes are brighter and his fur is growing back slowly.

He went to the vet last week and received his shots and they clipped his nails to a more reasonable length. He's had a bath pretty much every other day to help keep him from getting stinky - he had a fungal infection that he is still on medication for. His skin is also becoming softer and less flaky, due in part to giving him a daily dose of fish oil.

Red loves to hang out in the living room. He smiles when he gets to hang out with everyone. He's such a happy, trusting dog for everything that he's been through. He loves exploring the yard with me, and will come when he's called. He comes lolloping everytime. He's still a bit awkward since he's still skinny with great big paws and a great big head. He's like a puppy - he still has to grow into his body. Although Red's been improving he's not out of the woods yet.

He's started taking steroids to help with the inflammation of his skin and to help ease his cough. He'll still need plenty of time to recover from his mange and significant hair loss before he'll be able to be neutered and have heartworm treatment, but he's finally got a place where he is safe and warm and can really start to recover.

Since he's still learning about toys, he's also learning about sharing with the other dogs. Sometimes he just wants all the toys to himself. He responds immediately to verbal corrections, and always looks at me with sorry eyes when he knows he's done something naughty. He just wants to please. He still loves his treats and goes through a box about every 2-3 days. He has a healthy appetite and is slowly but surely putting on more weight. Red absolutely loves attention and definitely wants to be a lap dog - he tries to snuggle up all the time!