Meet Simon.
With this little guy’s emaciated form, matted and thin hair, scabbed face and “rat tail,” we know we don’t need to explain how badly Simon needed a rescue.
We see it time and time again, and yet it never ceases to amaze us- the true strength these dogs have in the face of adversity. Despite Simon’s horrible condition, he is a very friendly guy, happily accepting pets and attention from his rescuers.
He’s happy someone finally didn’t turn away from his miserable condition… relieved someone finally cares.
Simon, we can’t WAIT to watch you heal and grow into the beautiful dog you are! Friends, please if you are able, donate to Simon’s medical care chip-in fund via PayPal below. It’s going to be a long journey for this pup and we will keep you posted along the way…
Medical Update, Sept. 24th: Simon is on Metronidazole (for diarrhea) for 10 days and Doxy for 7 days. Initial bloodwork and fecal are both fine, so we’ll have to play it by ear for awhile and see how the lil guy responds to some good food and a nice soft bed. We hope that’s all he needs!
Simon’s Updates:
Simon has officially been adopted by his foster family! Congrats Simon!
From Simon’s foster mom, Nov. 2014: I must say Simon is blossoming into a beautiful young man! I’m so happy and proud that he’s doing and looking so well. He’s getting so heavy, you can’t really see his hips and ribs anymore, and his hair is growing back! I talk to people about him like a proud mother! Fostering is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done and I love it. I think I’m hooked. I call it Project Simon! I love this guy and he’s going to make someone very happy one day.
Medical Update on Simon, Oct. 14: Simon’s labs came back consistent with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). This means he doesn’t have the pancreatic enzymes to digest his food, so we have to supplement them. We’ll order the powder today – we just add it to his food with a little water and wait 15-20 min so it kind of pre-digests. With any luck he should have an amazing turnaround in just a few weeks!
From Simon’s foster mom, Oct. 5th: I think Simon is getting some strength back! After he did his business outside, he did a run/frolic all the way to me as if saying “let’s hang out and play!” Also he was playing with toys last night!
From Simon’s foster mom, Sept. 2014: He is doing fine, we just need to put weight on him. He’s on a few antibiotics. The biggest sweetheart ever. Seems to like my dogs. He just got out of the shower right now. I love how the top of his head is fluffy!
Simon looks like a golden retriever to me.
Does Simon have his own page? I want to follow him!
He looks like a Golden to me also.
He very well could be! He was listed as a spaniel/retriever mix at the shelter.
Thank you for taking such good care of Simon! I'm glad he seems to be healthy other than needing to gain weight. Thank you so much for the update and pictures! I want to follow him too!
I'm SO glad Simon is getting some strength back and seems happy (running and playing with toys)!! That's awesome. You're doing such a great thing for him!
Thanks for the kind words Teri! Simon’s foster mom is awesome and taking great care of him. We can’t wait to see him in another month, hopefully all filled out and healthy now that we have an official diagnosis!
I have the pleasure of babysitiing this kiddo this weekend while his foster mama is out of town and I can tell you with the years of rescue and fostering this boy is at the top of my list. His foster mom has done an incredible job with him. He's is so good around other dogs and cats and has a fantastic laid back personality. Anyone is going to be so blessed to get this boy.