07/09/2025
***trigger warning***
For those who aren't aware, over the last 2 years, I've had to say goodbye to a few dogs. Ziva then Spell and not too long ago Hiccup. I had to move and place the couple of young dogs with others, Flash and Vanilla live with my sister. But since then I've missed having a German Shepherd. I have Beretta my Belgian Malinois. But even she missed having a friend.
I have had German shepherds for more than 13 years. It would be expected that the home wouldn't be complete without having another.
So I've been casually looking for a new one. I was going to get a pup to raise and become my next sports and event dog but then I stumbled upon Odin and after talking with the lady who knew the owners, I met him and he came home with me.
Originally, he was being rehomed and a friend who knew the owner (just acquainted) was told by the owner that he had some hair loss, some weight loss, and chewed himself due to stress.
But what we got was way worse than that. When she showed up she messaged me that he was bad, very bad. But I told her to bring him to me still. He was dehydrated, a 1 out of 10 on a body scale chart, a lot of his hair gone, yeast infection on skin and in his ears, eye infection, and possible demodex mange. (he goes to the vet Thursday morning to confirm and do a full check-up) He weighed 68-69 # Sunday (7/6/25) 24 hours after I got him. Mind you he isn't the first severely emaciated dog I've taken on.
His owners didn't want him back, they told my friend to just leave him somewhere if I didn't take him!!
Anyway, he is on the road to recovery. Already slowly gaining weight, learning to trust me, and is overall the sweetest boy! He is great with other dogs and cats though he is separated just in case. He gets small multiple meals, medicated baths, and ear and eye treatment. Lots of TLC for him and in just the few days he's already doing so well!
I've had some offers to send him stuff to help out and I appreciate it! He will require a lot of extra food, supplements, and more. While I can manage, it makes it a bit easier with help at times, especially with this sudden rescue. He isn't going anywhere, he is mine.
He has an Amazon list. And I think I'm going to make him a page. Sorry for the graphic pictures, but hopefully soon they won't be so hard to look at.
1st picture was the day I got him before his first medicated bath, before his first real meal in god knows how long. Up to this morning after his breakfast.
Below is his Amazon list. I add and take off as the days go on. Main focus is to get a stock up on food because he will be going through A LOT but anything else sent to me helps with me being able to cover other things like his grooming and vet care (he will be getting medicated baths every 2-3 days for a long time thats a lot of medicated shampoo!).
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2K7CVRL122JGB?ref_=wl_share
