On Friday morning, a plea for help directed volunteers and staff at Stray Rescue of St. Louis to a very skinny German shepherd lying in front of the caller’s home; possibly struck by a vehicle. When rescuers arrived, the poor “sack of bones” dog was covered in burrs and smelled as though he had been living in the trash. He didn’t want to get to his feet. But that was okay – time to feed him some treats and earn his trust.
Although the rescue organization does not think he had been hit by a car, he does display the symptoms of degenerative myelopathy, a congenital disorder of German shepherds.
When the dog was leashed and helped into the Jeep to bring him back to the rescue, the dog could barely walk. His back legs and hind quarters were very weak. Fear no more sweet boy – help has arrived and apparently just in time.
we’re getting him all cleaned up (he’ s so thirsty and hungry).he’s the sweetest man, we’re so glad we have him.
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Check out the video where we meet this sweet dog. Welcome Bill Burr(named him that because he has so many burrs) to Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
PLEASE, come foster or adopt today, tomorrow, and Sunday. We are open every day and are begging for help so we can get back on the streets; these dogs need help and it’s killing us not being out there. Just come; no appointment needed: 2320 Pine Street, 63103
Strayrescue.org/adopt
Strayrescue.org/foster
Strayrescue.org/volunteer
Strayrescue.org/rovernight
Strayrescue.org/monthly-gift
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