Brian's Story:
Brian was surrendered to Adams County Animal Shelter in April 2017. He was an owner surrender. After living his entire life of nearly 10 years with the same family, they brought him to the shelter to be euthanized. And then they left him there.
The shelter, thankfully, decided Brian deserved a chance at a happy home. He was in poor health, suspected Cushing's Disease, diabetes, hypothyroidism. His fur was patchy. His joints were painful. But our friends at Adams County wouldn't give up on him, asked us to step in, and he started his new life.
First, he needed a new name. His foster family named him Brian - his previous name was a reminder of the lack of care and love given him by his previous "family." Next, after a few days of decompression, a trip to the vet.
The good news? Brian has a home where he never has to worry. His foster mom and dad test him regularly, adjust his foods and medications as needed, and give him all the belly rubs he could ask for. He is adjusting to his new normal, and is very good about mapping the house and yard. He is still working on walks and losing more weight, though his last vet visit showed him just around 50 lbs.
Maybe more importantly, Brian has a BEST FRIEND! Tilio, a CKSDR alum, makes sure that Brian has everything he needs, like breakfast and dinner ON TIME and NOT A MINUTE LATE, and treats, and the best spot on the front porch.
Please consider sponsoring Brian to help with his insulin, syringes, diabetic supplies, and other monthly medications, as well as specialized food and treats that don't interfere with his diabetes. You can donate by clicking one of the buttons below.
Brian was surrendered to Adams County Animal Shelter in April 2017. He was an owner surrender. After living his entire life of nearly 10 years with the same family, they brought him to the shelter to be euthanized. And then they left him there.
The shelter, thankfully, decided Brian deserved a chance at a happy home. He was in poor health, suspected Cushing's Disease, diabetes, hypothyroidism. His fur was patchy. His joints were painful. But our friends at Adams County wouldn't give up on him, asked us to step in, and he started his new life.
First, he needed a new name. His foster family named him Brian - his previous name was a reminder of the lack of care and love given him by his previous "family." Next, after a few days of decompression, a trip to the vet.
- Diabetes? Severely uncontrolled. Blood sugar was too high to register on the glucometers.
- Hypothyroidism? Check.
- Dental disease? Check.
- Unaltered? Check.
- Absolutely morbidly obese? Check. Brian, as a pure-bred Irish Terrier, should realistically be in the range of 30-ish pounds, give or take a few for being old. At his intake, he weighed a staggering 78 lbs.
The good news? Brian has a home where he never has to worry. His foster mom and dad test him regularly, adjust his foods and medications as needed, and give him all the belly rubs he could ask for. He is adjusting to his new normal, and is very good about mapping the house and yard. He is still working on walks and losing more weight, though his last vet visit showed him just around 50 lbs.
Maybe more importantly, Brian has a BEST FRIEND! Tilio, a CKSDR alum, makes sure that Brian has everything he needs, like breakfast and dinner ON TIME and NOT A MINUTE LATE, and treats, and the best spot on the front porch.
Please consider sponsoring Brian to help with his insulin, syringes, diabetic supplies, and other monthly medications, as well as specialized food and treats that don't interfere with his diabetes. You can donate by clicking one of the buttons below.