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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MA
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Petfinder Adoptable Dog | German Shepherd Dog | Grand Cane, LA | Taffy
Taffy German Shepherd Dog: An adoptable dog in Grand Cane, LA Large • Adult • Female More about Taffy Pet ID: 1362 • Primary colors: Sable, White or Cream • Coat length: Medium Taffy's Contact Info T B Yopp Jr Animal Facility, Grand Cane, LA
Taffy looks as if she had insufficient nutrition growing up as she looks underdeveloped, rather than having grown up somewhat ok and then being starved. She reminds me of my Chip when I got him. Not emaciated in the sense that ribs stick out but emaciated in that his rib case was flat when you looked down on him, and everything incl. head was bony. There was no waist b/ his rib case was as thin as his skinny waist. His elbow joints were very East/West. He looked 'pathetic', as everyone commented. The only foods he took were bread, noodles, rice, pizza crust, and chicken wings. I had to hand feed him initially to get him used to healthy food. To my happy surprise, he replenished and caught up completely, developed a great chest, firmed the joints, and is a well built, muscular, healthy rocket now. The elbows are a bit East/West still but much better than at first, and not an orthopedic concern. It didn't take that long either. Saying this so no one feels deterred by her current condition. I hope Taffy will get a chance to feel nourished and loved, too. Taffy has such a sweet face. PS The pound is ca 35 mi S of Shreveport
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FKA RunSarahRun Chip v. Dog Pound (border terrier x) & kitties, foster GSD Elly RIP: Feli von der Kette (GSD), Tanja v. Herrenlos, Robin v. Tierheim, Bubi v. d. Strasse, Iris v. Michelstaedter Rathaus (GSD), Dago v. d. Gamseiche (GSD), & kitties Last edited by RunShepherdRun; 09-07-2011 at 10:20 AM. Reason: added PS |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Bay Area, CA
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Oh, that sweet, sad face just kills me!
I sure hope she finds a nice home where she can finally get the love and security she needs.
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Karin and Dave Heidi, 6-year-old GSD Adopted on 10/14/07 from: German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California Sheba, GSD/Malamute
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver Colorado USA
Posts: 3,472
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Dear little Taffy - she needs some TLC to make her "smile" again...... breakfast bump for the sweet girl......
![]() _____________________________________ Susan Anja SchH3 GSD Conor GSD Blue BH WH T1 GSD - waiting at the Bridge
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 2,841
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Poor baby, I think she's beautiful!! Hope she found a great home.
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