Monday, January 27, 2014

Life is looking up for Lou

Lou is one of the top 3 most starved animals I have had here at the shelter in the years we have operated.
Lou was found on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation.  He went to the Animal Care Clinic in Bemidji and Saturday was transferred to the Red Lake Rosie’s Shelter where he is kept in the heated cathouse.  Lou is being fed small meals at regular intervals and is on ivermectin, antibiotics, and vitamins.  Lou loves his food and is so happy when he gets a bowl. 
The rest of the day Lou rests peacefully and seems to know that he will be cared for now.  Hopefully the memory of the months of freezing bitter cold and the gnawing pain of hunger will pass and he will have a speedy recovery and a home where he will be loved and never have to suffer again.
Lou reluctantly goes outdoors to do his business and has not had an accident in the cathouse yet.  Lou is indifferent to the other dogs at the shelter and mainly just wants to toilet and hurry back in to the warm comforts of his favorite easy chair.

We are so thankful that the Leech Lake companion animals have the Leech Lake Legacy program without which Lou would not have this second chance.  A big thank you to Rory for finding Lou, to Jenny and Marilou for getting him help at the Animal Care Clinic and transferring him to our care at Red Lake Rosie’s.  Thank you to all the supporters of our cooperative rescues.  We are expecting Lou to have a full recovery and live the life he was meant to live. 

We are hopeful that one of the rescues will consider taking Lou in the future to find him a forever home. I have discovered that there is no better feeling than to feed a hungry animal.  

Sincerely, Karen Good

UPDATE FROM KAREN:
The good news is that angel Laura of Pitbull Rescue is tasking Lou.
Dr. Vickie of ACT V is going to provide medical care and a special feeding program for starved animals!!  I am so happy for Lou! There are so many great people and great rescues out there willing to help!
Karen
UPDATE FROM DR. V:
Sweet skinny boy rests warmly tonight because of so many angels took an interest in him
Lou is off to Pit Bull rescue with Barbara
See you for a skin check in 10 days!

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