033 - ELMER - Little Saluki type lad in a sorry state

[BW]

This poor wee boy was taken in from the pound by a local rescue we work closely with - he has completed his seven days & can be rehomed.

This is the information we have so far:

He is only a puppy and VERY scared and hand shy. Jumpy to noise and movement. Not sure what the lead is all about and nervous to walk.

He is on 4 small meals a day.

He only arrived yesterday so could gain confidence over time with care and attention.

A gentle little boy who has no idea what is going on.

He took no notice of the chickens which were right next to him for the photo shoot but that could be just because he was so traumatised.

I'll post some pics when Photobucket site maintenence has finished. In the meantime I've left a message with the rescue to say that SLR will take him on board.

Updates will follow as soon as possible.

[enzosmum]

Oh bless! Poor lad
Will he be at yours when you get him Barney? Seems like he needs some of Winnie's mothering and a nice home kennel to relax in.

[BW]

Jul 24, 2008 13:27:59 GMT @enzosmum said:

Oh bless! Poor lad
Will he be at yours when you get him Barney? Seems like he needs some of Winnie's mothering and a nice home kennel to relax in.

Assuming that he comes under SLR's wing, yes, he'll be with me & my lot.

[paula]

poor little thing, he needs uncle Barney

[Deleted]

we ALL need Uncle Barney xxxxxxx ;D

[Jules]

And Winnie's attentions!

[BW]

Jul 24, 2008 16:47:04 GMT Jules said:

And Winnie's attentions!

Yup, she's a real godsend when it comes to taking care of waifs & strays who cross our threshhold.

[stickypaws]

Jul 24, 2008 13:32:37 GMT BW said:

Jul 24, 2008 13:27:59 GMT @enzosmum said:

Oh bless! Poor lad
Will he be at yours when you get him Barney? Seems like he needs some of Winnie's mothering and a nice home kennel to relax in.

Assuming that he comes under SLR's wing, yes, he'll be with me & my lot.

So you're not looking for a foster home for him? ;D

[BW]

Jul 24, 2008 17:56:31 GMT stickypaws said:

So you're not looking for a foster home for him? ;D

Yes, we definitely will be Jane, (if indeed he comes to us - we're still waiting to hear), but I'll have him initially to get him checked over at the vets & carry out a brief assessment so that we can hopefully give his fosterer a clear idea of what to expect.

My involvement would just be at the outset, since I believe 'tis common knowledge that I'm totally useless at fostering! ;D

[BW]

Just had confirmation that I'm to pick Elmer up tomorrow.

[BW]

Some pics of a 10 month old little lad in obvious need of a great deal of TLC:

[dominique]

Awwwwwwwwww look at his tail tucked up between his legs and that crouching. Poor boy. Someone hasn't been very good to him have they. But he's safe now and I look forward to seeing him blossom

[bebesmum]

aww what a sad looking little boy. one day he will be on here with a smile back on it thanks to SLR. good luck to him xxx

[deyzismum]

poor little soul

glad he is now safe.

[keith1]

useless at fostering! but but good at feeding

[Jules]

Poor little baby!

I can't understand how anybody can treat a dog like that and still live with themselves!

He's safe now. Welcome, Elmer.

[Deleted]

Oh my - bless his little furry face God speed into your new home Elmer

[Bernice]

Poor scared Elmer, look forward to some smiley pics Barney!

[doggedhashadit]

Jul 24, 2008 23:01:10 GMT keith1 said:

useless at fostering! but but good at feeding

Are we talking liver cake, here? ;D ;D ;D

PS Can we have the recipe?

[silverbirch]

poor little chap, thankfully life has turned around for him now