Stanley - my newest rescue boy

[maddoxies]

I got Stanley about 2 months ago from a humane society. They were just not equipped to give him the care that he needs.

Stanley's family were caught in that landlord struggle and told "no more pets". They were :sad3: :tears: to give up their boy just before his 14th birthday. Poor Stanley was :sosad: to be separated from them as well. He did not eat much at the shelter and lost some weight he could not afford to lose.

A fellow rescuer, whom I met for the first time at the December puppy mill seizure, saw Stanley dragging himself around the HS exercise yard and tracked me down. Oh yes, Stanley is downed and incontinent. Poor fellow sat in his own pee for 10 days at the shelter; they did not have belly bands for him. (I won't go into the gory details about the state he was in when I got him.)

Stanley is an absolute charmer, everyone who meets him, instantly falls in :sillylove: (yes he has cataracts)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/maddoxies/doggie%20family/Stanley/Stanleybath.jpg

This is Stanley's "ride". I found it on Craig's List for $35 complete !!

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The first few days, Stanley came to my office in his basket, so that I could feed him diluted milk and DogSure (doggie Ensure). It was touch and go there for a while, but he pulled through. I love this laundry hamper. Not only is it longer than usual, but the curved sides and handles make it so much easier to carry Stanley (he is a big tweenie, 16 pounds, down from his normal 20 pounds - we are working on that).
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/maddoxies/doggie%20family/Stanley/Stanleybed.jpg

Stanley's new wheelchair should be here next week. I can't wait for him to have more freedom. Now he sits in the kitchen and does a 360 degree circle as he tracks my movements :0210:

Everyone is getting along very well. In case you were counting, I now have 5 doxies, 3 incontinent and downed; plus I still foster. :crazy:

[patty23]

Awe, what a sweet looking little guy, hes so lucky to have found you. Cant wait to see him in his new cart roaming all over the place. You have 5 doxies and they all get along, thats wonderful. I have 8 and mine get so rowdy sometimes I dont think I could trust them around a newby, they seem to be in their own little pack. I know they hate my girls poodles for at least the first 3 days they are here.

[maddoxies]

Fosters start out in an expen in my foyer. I usually foster doxies, and I find my guys more accepting of them. Even so, fosters are with my guys only when I am home. I did have a sh*tzu for a bit, Valentin and Pogo are fine with any breed, Miss Heidi is a doxie-snob.

[Homer]

Stanley is sooooo handsome:sillylove:

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Glad to see you on the board. What a handsome senior. Love his little wagon....Thanks for taking him in--I know you love the little down dogs...

[Heidi's Pam]

:kiss::kiss::kiss: to Stanley! So, he wasn't able to get his cart at Wienerfest last week-end?? I can hardly wait to see him mobile in his cart - you'll have to take lots of "Stanley on the Go!" :photo:!!

[SuziQ]

Aww what a cute lil man with a sad story. I'm so glad you are able to take him in. :hug2:

[ND_Mom]

God bless you for loving Stanley and all your special needs doxies!! You are awesome!!

[maddoxies]

:kiss::kiss::kiss: to Stanley! So, he wasn't able to get his cart at Wienerfest last week-end?? I can hardly wait to see him mobile in his cart - you'll have to take lots of "Stanley on the Go!" :photo:!!

The measurements were off. Bless Eddie of Eddies Wheels. He and Leslie came to Wienerfest. They saw immediately that the cart was not right. Eddie pulled out his tool box and made what adjustments he could so we can use the cart temporarily. They are sending a brand new cart, which should arrive within the next week. Then the "Stanley Steamer" will be on the road.

[Lin]

You gotta love those frosty faces... I know I Love my little frosty faced Senior!!!!!

[doximom]

Good to see you Margaret!!! and Stanley is sooo sweet! You Rock!

[JackieD]

Aw. I'm really glad to here that he is doing well. I thank God that there are people like you and everyone else on DBB that care enough to help out these little guys when no one else can or will. You must be his angel :-) :innocent:

[Camilla]

He's ADORABLE. Bless you :angel: for helping him and giving him the love and respect he deserves. :thanx:

[maddoxies]

Stanley has the cutest snore.

My niece had a teddy bear as a child that snored when you put it on its back. I call Stanley my little "Snorey Bear", it is such a delicate little snore :sleeptime: for such a big guy.

[SirOliversMom]

You do know that you are an angel. Got your wings, that's for sure.

You rock Margaret.

[LUVMYGUNNER]

I always think those that take in the down dogs are special people :angel9:. You and Yolanda are realy special.:hug2:

[Amatrine]

Oh now is that just not the sweetest face!!! Bless you for taking him in!
I bet he just LOVES that wagon!

[maddoxies]

Well, I took a chance and contacted Stanley's old family. The humane society had left his old ID tag on him. (I got to read the intake sheet and you could hear the heartbreak in every word and description of him) I wrote a snail mail letter to the address on his ID tag (confirmed with a reverse lookup on the phone number, that it was still a viable # and address). I told them that he was safe with me and left it up to them to contact me if they wanted to. (Sometimes a clean break is easier.)

I got an immediate reply. (I did not know their names so I addressed the envelope to "Stanley's Family". I did not want it thrown out as unknown/junk mail either. My girlfriend let me use her PO Box for the return address). They said they cried tears of joy to know that he was ok. They sound like an older couple, not very internet savy, etc. They were heart broken at the circumstances that lead to his surrender and they had chosen that humane society, because they were a no kill facility. They did not know about rescues and thought with Stanley's issues and age, that no one would want him. The vet records indicate that they discussed euthanasia, but Stanley is actually a very healthy boy, despite his age, so they chose the no kill shelter option. They were going to follow my blog to see pictures and get news of Stanley. So far they have not left any comments, so I don't know if they are reading the blog or not.

When I get a couple of good pictures of Stanley, I thought I would have them printed and mail them to his mom and dad (I am "Auntie Mom".). I suspect that they did not have the means or the funds to have many photos of him.

It was a decided risk, they could have complained to the humane society about the invasion of their privacy and gotten the staff member in trouble who left the tag on the collar, but it turned out for the best this time. Their other dog died the same day that they surrendered Stanley. I don't know if it was natural causes or pts. I gather it was a dog a larger breed at least Stanley's age or older. No wonder the poor fellow was so sad when I got him :0210:.

The true angel in all of this is not me, but the large breed rescuer who saw Stanley and contacted the Montreal SPCA to track me down. She saw a doxie who needed help and went the extra mile to find that help.

[Ellies mom]

I want that wagon! I love his face!

[abiose]

What an adorable little guy :sillylove:
Bless your heart Margaret :grouphug:

[Rupert's Mommy]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking him :hug2: He's SOOOO incredibly handsome!!! I LOOOOOVE his wagon!! :party011:

[MomToMazzy&More]

Well, I took a chance and contacted Stanley's old family. The humane society had left his old ID tag on him. (I got to read the intake sheet and you could hear the heartbreak in every word and description of him) I wrote a snail mail letter to the address on his ID tag (confirmed with a reverse lookup on the phone number, that it was still a viable # and address). I told them that he was safe with me and left it up to them to contact me if they wanted to. (Sometimes a clean break is easier.)

I got an immediate reply. (I did not know their names so I addressed the envelope to "Stanley's Family". I did not want it thrown out as unknown/junk mail either. My girlfriend let me use her PO Box for the return address). They said they cried tears of joy to know that he was ok. They sound like an older couple, not very internet savy, etc. They were heart broken at the circumstances that lead to his surrender and they had chosen that humane society, because they were a no kill facility. They did not know about rescues and thought with Stanley's issues and age, that no one would want him. The vet records indicate that they discussed euthanasia, but Stanley is actually a very healthy boy, despite his age, so they chose the no kill shelter option. They were going to follow my blog to see pictures and get news of Stanley. So far they have not left any comments, so I don't know if they are reading the blog or not.

When I get a couple of good pictures of Stanley, I thought I would have them printed and mail them to his mom and dad (I am "Auntie Mom".). I suspect that they did not have the means or the funds to have many photos of him.

It was a decided risk, they could have complained to the humane society about the invasion of their privacy and gotten the staff member in trouble who left the tag on the collar, but it turned out for the best this time. Their other dog died the same day that they surrendered Stanley. I don't know if it was natural causes or pts. I gather it was a dog a larger breed at least Stanley's age or older. No wonder the poor fellow was so sad when I got him :0210:.

The true angel in all of this is not me, but the large breed rescuer who saw Stanley and contacted the Montreal SPCA to track me down. She saw a doxie who needed help and went the extra mile to find that help.

Hi Margaret, Glad to see you back posting on the board.
Stanley is a darling boy. His story is a sad one, but thank heaven that he is in your home now & will get the best care & love that he needs right now to adjust. You truly are an angel to many. :hug2:

[gunther's mom]

I tell you, you are an angel. I can bet the folks would love to get pics hardcopy. When I get "up there" in age- as in a bit older than I am- no way am I gonna live without a dog. One of the interesting things is that the govt funded places seem to be better equipped and can't as easily dismiss Seniors (senior hoomans that is) if they are pet owners.

[Lovebug]

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Margaret, Stanley, Heidi and Daisy Mae at Wienerfest a couple weeks back.

You are a kind, loving, patient woman, the pleasure was mine.

Stanley was a good boy, taking in all the activity, from his covered wagon, at Wienerfest, listening intently to "Auntie Moms" voice. He loved to be pet, a sweet boy for sure.:hearts: He looked adorable in his visor too !

Heidi soaked up the loving I offered her, eager to socialize too :cheer:,

A huge pat on your back for the time you devote to the dogs who need you.
Keep up the amazing work !!!