SAVED: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time!

ZekesKari · 08-17-2006, 04:58 PM

This is Duke, the last of the Binghamton NY neglect case dogs I will be posting. He was one of 66 dogs, who were kept in cages with the doors WELDED shut, so that he was never allowed out, nor any human contact. Duke is a beauty,a gorgeous big male, and I LOVE THIS GUY. He is EXTRA EXTRA scared, but has shown no aggression at all in the two months he's been at the shelter. Now, a deadline is looming over him, and euthanasia is a very very real possiblity for him quite soon. I have thought long and hard about posting Duke here, as he is a special case, and will need serious socializing and committment. I wondered -- is it fair to him -- to force him to socialize with humans when he is so unused to us? Today, I spent a full hour socializing with him, and when I saw him actually give a teeny tiny kiss to a volunteer who'd been walking him all week -- I just KNEW I had to give him a chance and post him. He DESERVES a chance to find the special someone out there, willing to show him what love is about. Duke is a large, beautiful male and neutered. He has been dewormed and has had shots. Transport (partial) and pull available. He spent a good 15 minutes sitting with me in the cat cage area while I talked with volunteers and he ignored even the hissing cats. He lets other dogs (including a straining barking pit) walk by him on the leash while we are out walking. He will allow himself to be petted, but, cowers. When walking, he tries to walk as far away from me as possible and does NOT choose to be NEAR me. HE NEEDS SERIOUS SOCIALIZING and someone with PATIENCE to teach him love at his own pace. I do believe he has potential, and would be a joy to rehabilitate. He even endured a mishap when a volunteer let a slip lead get too tight and couldn't get it off. It took 3 people hovering over him and 2 pair of scissors to cut him out. Though he was sooooo scared, he showed no agression. Is Duke's savior out there??? I just LOVE Duke, please emai if you hae any questions, and I will do my best to help him!!!!

Myamom · 08-17-2006, 04:59 PM

I love that face! I just want to hug this poor guy!

rebeccakukkie · 08-17-2006, 05:03 PM

Very handsome boy!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/12_help.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/12_help.gif[/img]

MatsiRed · 08-17-2006, 05:11 PM

Any ideas on age? Weight?

ZekesKari · 08-17-2006, 05:23 PM

Ummmm.. weight, I would say 85-90. That's a guess, as I think he's just a bit smaller than my guy who's 104. He's like the 'average big male gsd' if that makes any sense! Age -- mid range, not old, not young. A local breeder/trainer is going to look at him for me on Monday, and I will have her look at his teeth to get a better idea if possible! I will also post whatever eval she gives on him.

ZekesKari · 08-17-2006, 05:24 PM

(She's not looking at him to take him, just to give another professional eval)

MatsiRed · 08-17-2006, 05:25 PM

I've been looking for a place to take a short vacation. Binghamton is 6 hours from Boston, I think. Don't know anything about the area.

How long do all these dogs have, and does anyone know if there is any place to stay in that area with my 6yo female? I'd especially like to meet this boy. Just meet him. NO committments. While I'm there, I can help walk and socialize the rest. Couldn't think of a better way for some well needed, long overdue, R&R.

Lovetullys · 08-17-2006, 05:30 PM

OMG........Those pictures really broke my heart. He is so scared and such a beautiful soul. BrightStar can you help him ??

ZekesKari · 08-17-2006, 05:31 PM

I will PM, that would be awesome.

LaciesMom · 08-17-2006, 05:31 PM

Donna - Binghamton is a big college town - I'm sure you'd be able to find someplace to stay ....

(pinches self for breaking promise to DH NOT to look on these forums)

08-17-2006, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZekesKari Master Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 539	SAVED: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! This is Duke, the last of the Binghamton NY neglect case dogs I will be posting. He was one of 66 dogs, who were kept in cages with the doors WELDED shut, so that he was never allowed out, nor any human contact. Duke is a beauty,a gorgeous big male, and I LOVE THIS GUY. He is EXTRA EXTRA scared, but has shown no aggression at all in the two months he's been at the shelter. Now, a deadline is looming over him, and euthanasia is a very very real possiblity for him quite soon. I have thought long and hard about posting Duke here, as he is a special case, and will need serious socializing and committment. I wondered -- is it fair to him -- to force him to socialize with humans when he is so unused to us? Today, I spent a full hour socializing with him, and when I saw him actually give a teeny tiny kiss to a volunteer who'd been walking him all week -- I just KNEW I had to give him a chance and post him. He DESERVES a chance to find the special someone out there, willing to show him what love is about. Duke is a large, beautiful male and neutered. He has been dewormed and has had shots. Transport (partial) and pull available. He spent a good 15 minutes sitting with me in the cat cage area while I talked with volunteers and he ignored even the hissing cats. He lets other dogs (including a straining barking pit) walk by him on the leash while we are out walking. He will allow himself to be petted, but, cowers. When walking, he tries to walk as far away from me as possible and does NOT choose to be NEAR me. HE NEEDS SERIOUS SOCIALIZING and someone with PATIENCE to teach him love at his own pace. I do believe he has potential, and would be a joy to rehabilitate. He even endured a mishap when a volunteer let a slip lead get too tight and couldn't get it off. It took 3 people hovering over him and 2 pair of scissors to cut him out. Though he was sooooo scared, he showed no agression. Is Duke's savior out there??? I just LOVE Duke, please emai if you hae any questions, and I will do my best to help him!!!!

08-17-2006, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Myamom Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PA Posts: 12,145	Re: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! SCARED I love that face! I just want to hug this poor guy! __________________ Mya - Queen GSD-..the void will never be filled...Love you always and forever! Until we meet again..... Ava - Princess GSD Cheyenne-GSD Buddy-Sweet lap cat - Forever in my heart...until we meet again... Baby - Crazy cat Spencer - Eclectus parrot

08-17-2006, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
rebeccakukkie Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,020	Re: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! SCARED Very handsome boy!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/12_help.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/12_help.gif[/img]

08-17-2006, 05:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
MatsiRed Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MA Posts: 4,724	Re: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! SCARED Any ideas on age? Weight?

08-17-2006, 05:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZekesKari Master Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 539	Re: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! SCARED Ummmm.. weight, I would say 85-90. That's a guess, as I think he's just a bit smaller than my guy who's 104. He's like the 'average big male gsd' if that makes any sense! Age -- mid range, not old, not young. A local breeder/trainer is going to look at him for me on Monday, and I will have her look at his teeth to get a better idea if possible! I will also post whatever eval she gives on him.

08-17-2006, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZekesKari Master Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 539	Re: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! SCARED (She's not looking at him to take him, just to give another professional eval)

08-17-2006, 05:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
MatsiRed Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MA Posts: 4,724	Re: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! SCARED I've been looking for a place to take a short vacation. Binghamton is 6 hours from Boston, I think. Don't know anything about the area. How long do all these dogs have, and does anyone know if there is any place to stay in that area with my 6yo female? I'd especially like to meet this boy. Just meet him. NO committments. While I'm there, I can help walk and socialize the rest. Couldn't think of a better way for some well needed, long overdue, R&R.

08-17-2006, 05:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lovetullys Master Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oz Posts: 593	Re: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! SCARED OMG........Those pictures really broke my heart. He is so scared and such a beautiful soul. BrightStar can you help him ?? __________________ Kathy & Krew

08-17-2006, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZekesKari Master Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 539	Re: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! SCARED I will PM, that would be awesome.

08-17-2006, 05:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
LaciesMom Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: upstate ny Posts: 6,869	Re: Male Beauty Bing NY Not much time! SCARED Donna - Binghamton is a big college town - I'm sure you'd be able to find someplace to stay .... (pinches self for breaking promise to DH NOT to look on these forums) __________________ Words uttered to the Hooligans every Friday morning : [color:"blue"] For the 1000th time, the garbage man is NOT stealing our stuff![/color]

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