Sweet Bud
3 Year Old Male Rough Coat

SPECIAL NEEDS

Bud is a special needs Saint who does not deserve what life has dealt him so far. Bud's owner dropped him off at his sister's house and told her to keep his weight down due to his hip dysplasia. The sister contacted rescue saying she had tried to treat Bud's medical problems at her vet but did not have the money to take care of his on going need for treatment. We had Bud transported to us but we were not prepared for the sight we saw.

Bud was highly emaciated and also had a case of demodectic mange, which is a mite that affects the skin. He was missing all hair on his lower legs and hind quarters. We took Bud to our rescue vet immediately and waited to hear of his prognosis. During a routine examination on the table they had to stop because he was crying so loud. They did not know if this was due to his skin problem or his hips hurting. After an x-ray, the vet confirmed that he indeed had hip dysplsia, but so far was not showing any signs of arthritis or inflammation because of it. They also started Bud on a treatment for the mange.

When asked about the quality of life Bud would have and was he treatable and saveable......the vet replied...."This is one of the sweetest dogs we have ever met and if you are willing to go the distance, Bud will make someone a wonderful pet and companion and it's our feeling that he deserves to be saved."

Bud has shown no signs of aggression towards people or other animals..He loves kids and got along wonderfully with the resident cat at the vet. He is thriving in his foster home and is gaining weight, starting to grow his hair back and is playing with his foster-dog brothers and sisters. We are displaying Bud's before pictures from his first week with us so you can see his progress and potential to become an absolutely stunning Saint Bernard. It is going to be a long haul for Bud but the worst is over. If you would like to give Sweet Bud the loving, forever home that he deserves please contact Lacie at (909) 906-8846 .....please only serious inquiries.