Sick Looking Pointer

[mnmtranching]

I'm glad your taking good care of the old dog.

[peg4x4]

How's the Pointer?

[kerley]

The pointer is doing well. Our daughter Kelly has named him "Ben". He is gaining weight and looks like someone cares about him. He is just a little slick. We usually leave the garage door open during the day when we are home, makes it better for me. Anyway, Ben has moved into the garage. He sleeps on the lower shelf of the storage shelves I built. He has marked his territory, always raising his leg on something vertical. Does not bother the chickens or anything else that we notice. We really did not want another dog after we lost our "Darling Lucy". Kelly took her Chihuahua to the SPCA for neutering, $40. Kathy wants to take Ben there as they are so reasonable compared to the local vet. So I guess all is well for now.
Tom

[hillsdown]

I think maybe Lucy was looking out for Ben and led him to a family that would give him the love and attention that he needs. You and your family are great, compassionate,and empathetic people .

I think the neutering is a great idea btw..

[peg4x4]

Sounds like you've got a new buddy. Amazing what a little food,water and a lotta love can do. Good idea on the neutering.

[kerley]

Ben is still sleeping in the garage and doing well. He seems to like it here and has gained weight. I noticed this morning that when he hears a vehicle coming down the drive way he will walk out and stand in the road until he desides who or what goes there. Hope he does not stand in the driveway to long and get run over. I think he is a good dog, I just dont know what for. If he hangs around until he gains another ten pounds I will take him to the Vet and have his health assessed. For now groceries are working just fine.
Tom.

[peg4x4]

It's amazing what food and attention will do .

[Jogeephus]

Castaway dogs will sometimes make the best pets. Maybe this one will prove this to be true.

[kerley]

Kathy just came in the house from feeding her horse and told me that "Ben" the pointer had not eaten all day. His food bowl was still full. His bowl was on the ground next to my pick-up. I have been moving some fences and left a shovel and post hole digger leaning against the tail gate next to his bowles. Kathy moved the shovels and the dog started eating. Our conclusion is that someone has hit him with a shovel. Does this sound reasonable or am I loosing it. We have him on antibiotics for an ear infection. We just can not understand how some one could abuse a sweet and friendly pet like Ben. God is going to take care of somebody.
Tom.

[peg4x4]

Yeah-sombody whacked him with a shovel Dogs may not talk,but if you pay attention you can tell what kind of home they came from..Glad you got the old boy---sombody tries to claim him-lie-lie-lie..He's been your dog forever.

[bigbull338]

yes he has had a shovel hoe or something used on him.thats why he would not eat with them there.afraide he would get hit again.

[kerley]

Thought I would post an update on Ben,
Ben has gained lots of body weight. He no longer looks like the starving stray doggie. He now travels the fence line around our home and marks everything. He even barks now but he still stays busy sleeping in the garage where he has clear view of the driveway and the front of our property. Last week we had a visitor and Ben greeted him before he exited his pickup like a challenging watch dog would do. Ben is very friendly and gets all happy when he sees Kathy. If his progress continues we will take him to the vet and buy him a new collar. We have been going slow with Ben to see if works out for our family. So far he has been ok.
Tom.

[spinandslide]

Thought I would post an update on Ben,
Ben has gained lots of body weight. He no longer looks like the starving stray doggie. He now travels the fence line around our home and marks everything. He even barks now but he still stays busy sleeping in the garage where he has clear view of the driveway and the front of our property. Last week we had a visitor and Ben greeted him before he exited his pickup like a challenging watch dog would do. Ben is very friendly and gets all happy when he sees Kathy. If his progress continues we will take him to the vet and buy him a new collar. We have been going slow with Ben to see if works out for our family. So far he has been ok.
Tom.

Bless Kathy and your's hearts Tom..every old dog deserves such a home as yours.

Sarah

[3waycross]

How about some pictures. I would sure like to see what he looks like.

[peg4x4]

How about some pictures. I would sure like to see what he looks like.

Yea,I would too..