Big Daddy was given away to a complete stranger several months ago. When the individual met up with his surrendering owner, he said they pulled up, popped the trunk, and took Big Daddy out of the TRUNK! The new owner (needless to say) grabbed Big Daddy and never looked back. Unfortunately he was given away without vet records, although the owners claimed he was up to date on vaccinations. They also said he was about 2 1/2 years old. Big Daddy's new owner took him home with the intentions of giving him a great furever home. Unfortunately, the home he was renting was foreclosed on and he was forced to move out. He had no where to take Big Daddy. As fate would have it, we met this man at a rescue event just one week prior. So when things took a turn for the worse, he knew exactly where to go- rescue. Big Daddy hasn't been on preventatives since his freedom from that trunk...well actually we don't know that he's ever been on preventatives or received any vaccinations at all. So Big Daddy has an appointment at the vet first thing tomorrow where he will be tested for heartworms, vaccinated for rabies, and given an overall check up. Big Daddy definitely needs his nails trimmed, his infected ears cleaned, and his tail pocket examined (it's very very tight and is likely infected as well), not to mention he still needs to be de-nutted!! Stay tuned as we learn more about this lovable little boy!
The vet said he was disappointed.... how such a cute bullie could have such an attitude. Big Daddy has never had his nails clipped (like ever) or his ears cleaned, or tail pocket flushed out/cleaned. He's hurting all over in these very sensitive areas and goes on the attack when anyone approaches his special spots. Right now, he's at the vet.... sedation isn't effective. Although risky, they are putting him totally under to examine him properly, clean him up and treat the infections. While under, they will go ahead and neuter him if they can.


UPDATE as of 4:11pm: Vet just called.... Big Daddy is heartworm positive!


Not all bullies are as fortunate as the ones we call our own....
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