Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue

Perry

My mom dumped me at the Franklin County Animal Shelter when she decided she could not give me the love I deserved. Heck I just wish she had given me food and the medical care I needed, then the love would have been unspoken!!

I have major hair loss due to the flea infestation that I was living with. Thankfully the shelter was kind enough to put flea medication on me so I would not be suffering from all those horrible biting fleas!! I also have heartworm and the rescue is going to treat me for them. I am emaciated weighing only 100 pounds but that will soon not be an issue, I am being fed 4 small meals a day. I feel like I died and went to heaven. At first I was scared but it only took a couple of minutes to realize I am now safe and going to receive the proper care!!

I want to Thank the Franklin County Animal Shelter for caring enough to call HHGDR and of course for killing all those fleas for me!!!

Update February 24: I have began my heartworm treatment. Grandma told me to be brave and I was!! She told me step by step what to expect. First was the needle being inserted then the medicine being injected and the worst now is how sick I feel. She gave me some medicine to make me feel better and it now is beginning to work. She told me it would be a few days before I start feeling better.
Update February 26: Yesterday I had my second heartworm treatment and I was not feeling up to sending an update. Today I am feeling much better!! Grandma said the worst is over and I am glad of that! I just wanted to give you a quick update now Grandma says I have to go rest!
Update March 5: I am feeling much better everyday and I continue to gain weight as well. I now weigh 111 pounds. I have gained 11 pounds in 11 days!! Not to shabby considering I was also treated for heartworm and sick for a few day!! I want to thank all the wonderful people that have sent me nice emails I really appreciate all the kind words.
Update March 15: Just a quick update to let you know that I am doing great! I now weigh 120 pounds and feel great!!
Update April 14: I have had my third heartworm treatment and am doing GREAT!!! Scroll down to see my new picture!!
Update May 22: I am now ready for adoption I am a happy healthy boy!

Update September 21: I have been diagnosed with a Thyroid problem and will need to be on medication for the rest of my life. It is not real costly at this time a 500 day supply would cost under $80 to purchase on-line.

Please if you can spare a few dollars to help the Rescue to help me it would be greatly appreciated.  As you can see from the pictures of my emaciated body, granted not as bad as some but I also have to be treated for my heartworm which is very costly. I have a long road to recovery. Thanks, Perry

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Date of Birth: 2/2001
Description: male, black with white marks, cropped ears
HHGDR Suggests: Obedience Class
Good With: Dogs, Adults, Children, Cats