Einstein

 I want to start by saying thank you so much for taking care of E while he was with you. He is truly everything you said he was and more. We are truly honored that you chose us to give him his forever home. We know that there were a lot of applications for him and I could only hope that everyone of those families that put in an application for him will adopt another GSP off your website. We love him and will take the best care of him. He loves his new sisters and they love him. He will finally be off all medication in about three weeks and his stitches will all be out in two weeks. After his stitches come out he will be a free boy. He will be able to run around with Mousse in the creek and swim in the pond with her. Until then he is soaking up all the love and attention we are giving him. Thank you so much and we will keep in touch.

 Einstein says ‘Good-bye’ to everyone who has been watching his journey.  He is a very special boy, and I, as his former foster mom, do and will continue to miss him terribly…but he has found a home, and a mom and dad, who can only dwarf me in their ability to care for him and give him a forever home.  I am now off to rescue two other GSPs in need…our deal.  Thank you Heidi and Brian! I am forever in your debt.

Einstein Sucess Story!!! 

Einstein is one lucky boy!  He has been adopted by a family who has lots of experience with dogs who have long term illnesses.  They had applied for him a long time ago, and were willing to wait as long as it took. Then, they were so gracious to offer to take over his treatment in order to free up room for another GSP in need. Einstein has wonderful new parents, two canine sisters, a bunch of room to roam and a pond to cool off in.  No doubt, he’s being spoiled right now! Good for you, Einstein. You have been through a lot and you deserve the best! 

Einstein LOVES tennis balls. He plays with them, pops them and then tears them into little tiny pieces. I thought an x-tra large tennis ball might last longer, but this one already had a hole in it by the time I grabbed  the camara.

Einstein developed a horrible cough late last week, and we did a sonogram on his heart. The vet was afraid that he was going into heart failure, but it turns out that his heart is in great shape and the adult heartworms are gone. It does look like he’s come down with kennel cough on top of the problems with the dead worms working their way through his lungs. So, he will be delayed again for this all to clear up.

There has been considerable interest in Einstein, and I just want to make people aware that he will most likely have permanent damage from the heartworm and will not be a good canidate for a jogging partner or hunting dog.  He will make a great family pet, and will be fine for walks, hikes and playing ball. Time will tell how much his lungs will clear up.

Einstein went to the vet yesterday and here’s a summary of where we are now.  First off, his Lyme test came back ‘insignificant’, so that’s great news.  The adult heartworms are gone, however pieces of the dead worms have lodged themselves in his lungs, and his body needs time to get rid of them. He’ll go on some oral steroids to reduce his cough and allow his body to do some clean up. We’ll recheck his lungs in two weeks, and if there’s significant improvement, he’ll be treated for the heartworm eggs and assess whether he can be neutered at that time.

Thank you to everyone who is interested in adopting Einstein, and for all your concern. I know it’s frustrating that this is going so slowly, but he’s a special boy and deserves the right medical care.

Other great news, he can now exercise. No running, but walks are fine. We’re planning on another trip to the river on tomorrow!

Here’s another shot of Einstein. He’s a strong but gentle boy who is getting used to the finer things in life, like the couch. It’s pretty funny. He uses the throw pillow for his head.

Einstein continues to improve. Only one more week left until he gets to exercise! As you can see, he’s a love and is very affectionate. He had just met Mary that day and already he was her new best friend! Doesn’t that face just say ‘Can I come home with you’?

He’s also turning out to be a friendly companion when I do chores. He especially likes cleaning the pool and cooking. You’ll never be lonely with this boy around!

Last Sunday, Einstein and a few of his pals got together for alittle fun at the river. He is in the middle of being treated for heartworm, so he didn’t get to run around, but he did enjoy the company and the water. Hopefully in a few weeks he’ll be romping in the water off leash. Einie Steinie is the fourth from the left. Yes, the one with the BIG head. He’s a handsome boy.