Welcome New Foster Glory

Just took Glory in yesterday, seven year old male, from Elmira NY.  Glory's mom is in the hospital and will be going directly to a nursing home from there, a form of Alzheimer's called Loewy's Body Disease.  Glory was her baby, has been kenneled since her admission and very depressed, lost a lot of weight and no muscle tone.

The daughter delivered Glory to me in Oneonta, complete with all the supplies and food he will need for a long time: crate, winter coat, large quantities of dog food, harness, lead, toys, complete medical records, heartworm and tick meds, etc) and generously donated $150.00 to us as a thank you for taking him in to NEBTR.  The daughter was crying when she surrendered him, wanted to keep him if it were possible, but she has two children, a third on the way, and rescue dogs of her own.  Glory's two standard poodle brothers have been taken in by a poodle rescue organization.  I've promised to keep her updated re his health and placement.

Glory 's left eye was removed at birth, congenital deformity; the breeder wanted to put him down, but his mom, Jane, agreed to adopt him, both mother and daughter are animal rescuers.  Glory seem like a sweet boy,is getting along fairly well with my little spoiled princess, Abigail. He is sleeping a lot and relaxing, no more kennel stress, and even played with Abigail a bit today, great to see them both running around the house together.

Glory went for his vet check today, is in good health overall.  He has some weakness in his rear, we are not sure if that is from muscular atrophy due to lack of exercise or structural issues.  We did a check for Lyme disease just in case, he came out OK.  He did not react to the other dogs and cats at my vet, always a positive sign.

Glory weighed in at 16.5 lbs, should probably be eight to ten more pounds, given his size, so I am letting him eat however much he wants.  Hoping to walk a few miles a day with him to improve his muscle tone and increase his appetite if the weather cooperates.


Glory is settling in quite well, quiet, non-barker, not destructive, gets along with Abigail.  He's going to make someone a good companion, if adopters are not put off by the absence of his eye.  Doesn't bother me, but some people may not look past this slight imperfection to the sweet guy behind it.

Jeanne Dross, Rosie's mom and mother of Abigail (former SNORTer Brune), Albany NY

I'm SO glad he's in your very capable, loving care, Jeanne! 

Welcome, Glory. You are in another pair of good hands....the closest to your Momma's.