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This will just break your heart.  Doesn't it make you wonder how a dog can get in this condition??

Sargent was found in an industrial area in Orlando (Apopka). He walked right up to a warehouse door and one of the women knew someone whom knew us so that's he came to PRBJ.  As you can see below he is going to have extensive vet bills so please help by sponsoring him.

He is currently with one of our WONDERFUL fosters who has a special place in her heart for these type of dogs. Here is what she has to say about Sargent.

He’s a Great Dane mix- weighed 42 pounds- looks like he should be at least 70 pounds.  He has several infected areas on his tail that were full of maggots.  I think I’ve gotten all the maggots out now and the one area is healing nicely but the end is still a raw mess.  Judy said they may need to amputate it.  His teeth are either broken, missing or rotten- several are rotten all the way up into his gum line.  He’s going to need major dental work done.  His ears were stuffed with dirt and debris.  He’s so emaciated he can hardly walk.  His joints are very “loose” probably due to the lack of muscle, etc that his gait is very wiggly and strange.

I started him out on liver and rice and have since added in some really good dog food with fish, goats milk and some supplements to help get him healthy.  I can already see an improvement in him. He’s more alert and is staying awake a little longer each day.

He’s the sweetest thing though. Very loving and affectionate. Wants to just be near someone to love. He will put his paw on you if you stop petting him. He also likes to put his big old soft muzzle up against your face. He’s just a doll.

Please find it in your heart to sponsor this poor thing!  He really needs a break after all he has been through.

 

FOSTER UPDATE 11/02: 

Sargent continues to gain weight and is up to almost 75 pounds now!  He is starting to fill out and “thicken up” beautifully. He’s really starting to own his Great Dane heritage!  He even has a little pooch belly-available for rubbing anytime! His scrawny infected tail that was only bone sticking out the last couple inches is now this big fat wagging thing covered with soft white fur.  He is still just a lover boy and gives great kisses, even though his big ole lips are so big his tongue doesn’t always make it out to give licks but he gets the point across.

 

He has had some further health issues, partly because of his age and the condition he was in when he found us.  The mass that was found in his scrotum was cancerous.  They removed it all but we don’t have anyway of knowing if it has spread to any other areas without some very expensive and very invasive tests, which we would not want to put him through anyway.  We are monitoring him closely and have starting him on some fantastic holistic supplements  specially formulated for dogs with cancer.   Whether he has cancer or not, they are great for his health.  He has a funny little rhythm issue with his heart.  It has it’s own little beat but hasn’t been a big issue up to this point.  I think he’s so busy giving love his heart has to work overtime- but that’s just my opinion! 

He attended the costume contest put on by Murphy’s Pet Supply on Friday night.  He was a dinosaur- or Sargasaurus as my kids called him.  He looked very cute but his leash kept pulling his dinohead off so we took it off.  All he wanted was love and attention from all the people there anyway!  He is a precious boy and would be a complete joy for anyone who wanted to open their heart and home to an older, housebroken, obedient, loving dog.

 

FOSTER UPDATE 9/27: Well while Hope ( Sergents full time foster) was away this weekend i got the pleasure of fostering Sergent! He is the sweetest dog EVER! He is so laid back and loves people so much. The minute i made any type of move in the house he gets up to follow me! He gets along EXCELLENTLY with the other 4 dogs in the house (including so very petite toy breeds i'm dog sitting). He is also just fine with my cat. Really this is a very well behavied dog whom deserves a GREAT home. He is a bit of a drooler but hey i'll take the good with the bad. He also seems to have some blurred vision. In dimed light he seems to run into things or gets confused with his surroundings. It took him only a couple of hours to learn the lay out of my house but he fell down the stairs a couple of times before he got the hang of them! He is just a sweet loving dog whom anyone would be luck to have!

 

FOSTER UPDATE:  09/23/09:  Just wanted to let you know Sargent had his surgery Monday.  The mass they found was confined to the scrotum and had not spread to the testicles - which is great news.  They removed the whole thing and it is being sent out to pathology for more information.  We'll hopefully hear something in 5-10 days.  They also removed the worst broken/rotten canine tooth.  But his tail was good and they did not have to amputate it!!!!  Also, he's up to 66 pounds!!!  The vet says he should be about 80-90 pounds so we'll keep feeding him!  He seems to be doing well though.

 

FOSTER UPDATE: 9/10/09: He is doing so well.  He’s put on almost 20 pounds since we got him.  He’s walking so much better and actually made it up the stairs for the first time.  His tail is healing beautifully and I’m really hoping we can save it and it won’t have to be amputated.  He’s such a sweet, laid back fellow.  He’s great on the leash and listens so well.  He is growing stronger and healthier each day.  He loves attention and just wants to be with you as much as possible.  He still sleeps a little more than normal but with all he’s been through, we figure he deserves all the sweet dreams he can get!  He’s a joy and we just love him to pieces.

 

*** According to dogbreedinfo.com, the history of Great Danes go way back. Incised on some Greek money dating back to 36 B.C. is the image of a dog very similar to the Great Dane of today. The Great Dane is known as the "Apollo of all dogs." In 407 A.D. German Gaul and part of Italy and Spain were invaded by an Asiatic people (the Alans) who brought with them powerful mastiff-like dogs. In Germany especially, where these magnificent animals capable of overcoming bears and wild boars were much admired, a process of selective breeding was begun. The dogs were crossed with Irish Greyhounds, and the issue was the beautiful, large, thin, agile dog known today as the Great Dane. Despite the fact that they are called Danes in English, these dogs have nothing to do with Denmark. The Great Dane is a gentle giant. Dignified, kind, sweet and affectionate, it is playful and patient with children. It loves everyone and needs to be around people. The Great Dane does not bark much and only becomes aggressive when the circumstances require it. A steady dog, responsible and dependable. Brave and loyal, it is a good watchdog. They need plenty of exercise - at least a good walk a day. The expected life-span is about 10 years, although some live 12-13.