Just saved a 4 month male

Justaguy · 11-22-2012, 12:09 PM

I rescued a 4 month old male GSD on Craigslist this morning. The lady couldn't wait to get rid of him and only for 100! Apparently the GSD was her ex's which went to prison. He was chained up all day in an apartment and he stunk like pee! Just picked him up this morning. He has raw skin spots on his neck from the chain choker which went straight to the garbage. He's black and brown and extremely friendly. My kids love him. I noticed his hind legs look weak. The way he ran in my yard once I brought him home looked weird. I assume its from lack of exercise. Well off to the vet early next week to make sure all is well with him. Ill post pics of him later.

wolfy dog · 11-22-2012, 01:18 PM

That dog has reason to be thankful!! Good for you and for her to give him up.

Kyleigh · 11-22-2012, 01:23 PM

Congrats on the new dog! I know you said you'll post pics later, but we are a demanding forum, and like pics NOW ... LOL ...

Hope all goes well at the vet ...

Nigel · 11-22-2012, 01:56 PM

Congratulations, good on you for giving him a proper home. Have you thought of any names for him?

Justaguy · 11-22-2012, 02:41 PM

Thanks guys and I guess you can say were both lucky we found each other. Just spoke to his previous owner and hes actually 5 months not 4. Unfortunately she doesn't have his papers so his history to me is really at a zero. Anyways Im sure he will do fine. He is very friendly and very playful as well. I have him in a crate until I have him housebroken which we started working on already.

Also if you guys have any tips or things I should look for or work on let me know since your own GSD owners. I had dogs all my life and my wife but never a GSD. Im assuming he was purchased from a pet store. All the paper work for him was his previous owners ex boyfriend who is in prison supposedly.

Anyways here are some pics of him.

Kyleigh · 11-22-2012, 02:44 PM

WOW ... demand and you receive!!! I can't see the pics at work, but I'll be sure to check them out this evening at home.

I'm really crappy about posting links in here ... so, here's my suggestion ... go to the link marked FORUMS and scroll down to the puppy part ... there is a TON of info on there about puppies - lots of stickies ... especially the teething / biting part. You'll want those memorized right quick!!!

Have fun!

Justaguy · 11-22-2012, 02:52 PM

Oops I guess I should of posted this in the puppy section. Hopefully one of the moderators will move it. Ill definitely check out that section.

Jax08 · 11-22-2012, 03:55 PM

He lacks muscle and looks down in his pasterns. Sounds like a poor diet and no exercise is the culprit so I would suspect that's why his rear seems weak to you. He's a cutie!

Kyleigh · 11-22-2012, 03:58 PM

What Jax says! Otherwise, he's adorable!

Justaguy · 11-22-2012, 04:02 PM

He will get plenty of exercise and a good protein rich diet. He's been chasing my kids around in the back yard. I can't believe how friendly he is given what his situation was. I know it's way too early but what's the best way to prevent hip problems?

11-22-2012, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Justaguy Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 138	Just saved a 4 month male I rescued a 4 month old male GSD on Craigslist this morning. The lady couldn't wait to get rid of him and only for 100! Apparently the GSD was her ex's which went to prison. He was chained up all day in an apartment and he stunk like pee! Just picked him up this morning. He has raw skin spots on his neck from the chain choker which went straight to the garbage. He's black and brown and extremely friendly. My kids love him. I noticed his hind legs look weak. The way he ran in my yard once I brought him home looked weird. I assume its from lack of exercise. Well off to the vet early next week to make sure all is well with him. Ill post pics of him later.

11-22-2012, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
wolfy dog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,295	That dog has reason to be thankful!! Good for you and for her to give him up. __________________ To know if you are doing things right, you should be willing to trade places with your dog.

11-22-2012, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	Congrats on the new dog! I know you said you'll post pics later, but we are a demanding forum, and like pics NOW ... LOL ... Hope all goes well at the vet ... __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

11-22-2012, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	WOW ... demand and you receive!!! I can't see the pics at work, but I'll be sure to check them out this evening at home. I'm really crappy about posting links in here ... so, here's my suggestion ... go to the link marked FORUMS and scroll down to the puppy part ... there is a TON of info on there about puppies - lots of stickies ... especially the teething / biting part. You'll want those memorized right quick!!! Have fun! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

11-22-2012, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,008	He lacks muscle and looks down in his pasterns. Sounds like a poor diet and no exercise is the culprit so I would suspect that's why his rear seems weak to you. He's a cutie! __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

11-22-2012, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nigel Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,462	Congratulations, good on you for giving him a proper home. Have you thought of any names for him?

11-22-2012, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Justaguy Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 138	Thanks guys and I guess you can say were both lucky we found each other. Just spoke to his previous owner and hes actually 5 months not 4. Unfortunately she doesn't have his papers so his history to me is really at a zero. Anyways Im sure he will do fine. He is very friendly and very playful as well. I have him in a crate until I have him housebroken which we started working on already. Also if you guys have any tips or things I should look for or work on let me know since your own GSD owners. I had dogs all my life and my wife but never a GSD. Im assuming he was purchased from a pet store. All the paper work for him was his previous owners ex boyfriend who is in prison supposedly. Anyways here are some pics of him.

11-22-2012, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Justaguy Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 138	Oops I guess I should of posted this in the puppy section. Hopefully one of the moderators will move it. Ill definitely check out that section.

11-22-2012, 03:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	What Jax says! Otherwise, he's adorable! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

11-22-2012, 04:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Justaguy Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 138	He will get plenty of exercise and a good protein rich diet. He's been chasing my kids around in the back yard. I can't believe how friendly he is given what his situation was. I know it's way too early but what's the best way to prevent hip problems?

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