"Just wanted to write to say that Groucho (was Louie at AABR--adopted in April 2006) is doing well.  After only being here for 3 weeks, he has gotten quite comfortable.  His severe case of Demodectic Mange is gone already...just had a negative skin scraping yesterday.  As you can see by the attached picture, his fur is almost all grown in.  He loves his pitty sister, Lily, his three feline siblings, his backyard, his long walks around the neighborhood where everyone wants to pet him, and the list goes on...he's a happy boy."

Louie’s skin problems have certainly not inhibited his typical boxer puppy behavior – he is one energetic, happy boy. Louie is in foster care with Lucy and can these 2 puppies play! One of their favorite games is tug toy and so far, there doesn’t seem to be a clear winner – they both will fall asleep with the toy firmly held. Louie is a little guy and will probably be about 50 pounds when he grows up. He’s also very smart. In just a few short days, he’s learned sit, down and wait. He also walks very nicely with a harness. Being a puppy, we’re still in the housebreaking stage but he’s starting to get the hang of that as well. The right home for Louie will have someone home most of the time so he can continue his training. Louie would also do best with another dog in the home – as I said, he loves to play. Louie has no interest in the cat he’s living with. If you’re looking for a puppy that has lots of energy, is sweet and loving (he loves to cuddle on the couch with his foster mom) and is smart too, contact us about Louie. Once his skin clears up, he’s going to be a beautiful flashy fawn boy.

4/04/06

Louie came into the city shelter as a stray and was in awful shape. A dog does not get into this shape overnight, so he was either out on the street for a long time, (which we do not think), or his owners first badly neglected him, did not want to give him proper medical treatment, and tossed him out to fend for himself.

He had a severe case of demodectic mange, swollen legs and a bleeding skin infection. The shelter staff knew that  AABR would not say no to this little guy and that we would want to save him.  These are the cases we feel compelled to help.

We had Louie picked up from the shelter.  He was examined and our vets confirmed the diagnosis and started treatment.  The doctors administered medication (oral ivermectin and antibiotics) and gave him soothing medicated baths and sulpher dips to give him some relief and speed the healing.  The staff at the hospital made a point to tell us how sweet he was for them.

The doctor's estimate Louie's age as a young pup approximately 6 months old.  He will be a stunning fawn and white boxer, but you might not believe us to see him right now. His skin condition is not contagious but it will take several visits to the vet, special care from his foster or adoptive parents, and much time for him to completely return to normal.

Louie is not yet neutered and surgery can not be performed until he is feeling better.  Our bills at the hospital where he is being treated are mounting. However after just a few days of treatments he looks remarkably better.  Needless to say we could use your financial help once again to help with Louie’s care which will continue for several months.

3/25/06 - Louie

Louie is approximately 6-8 months old. He is adorable but was found in NYC in bad condition. He did not do very well on the streets. AABR took him as soon as the shelter called. As I type Louie is on the way to a temporary foster home. Thanks Annie for giving him shelter on very short notice!!! We will have our vet look at Louie ASAP. At this point we know he has a skin infection so we will begin antibiotics.

If you can foster this boy please let us know.

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