Welcome the Newest Member of the SpursTalk Family to San Antonio

[Kori Ellis]

As a lot of people know, many animals were brought from N.O. shelters here to San Antonio and need a home. LJ and I decided to adopt one. We haven't had a dog in a few years and really wanted one, so we figured this would be the best time.

We picked him out on Wednesday, but we couldn't bring him home until today. He had to get neutered :(

His name at the shelter was TANK, but we are thinking of changing it.

See this poll. (http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24266)

Here, he is ..

http://www.spurstalk.com/tank1.jpg

http://www.spurstalk.com/tank2.jpg

http://www.spurstalk.com/tank3.jpg

He's a 3-year-old black lab. As you can see, he's super skinny (ribs showing). :(

[Horry For 3!]

He looks :depressed in the last pic.

[mcornelio]

hes cute... feed him

[SpursWoman]

Awwwwwwwww! He's so cute!! :makeout :)


Welcome.....Looter! :lol

[Horry For 3!]

I hope he isn't called Looter.

[TOP-CHERRY]

hes cute... feed him
:lol



By the way, I like the name Tank.

[ChumpDumper]

He must be a looter -- he's black.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Frank the Tank! Frank the Tank!

[Kori Ellis]

hes cute... feed him

I am feeding him. He's really hungry.

Here's another pic that shows how incredibly skinny he is ...

http://www.spurstalk.com/tank4.jpg

http://www.spurstalk.com/tank5.jpg

[FromWayDowntown]

He's precious. I'm sure he's also very sad and very confused, but he's lucky to have gotten out of NOLA and to have found a new, loving home. He'll find happiness very soon and live a good life.

[Ginofan]

He's super cute Kori & LJ, can't wait to meet him tomorrow!

[TheWriter]

Cute dog.

You and LJ and awesome.

[TOP-CHERRY]

http://www.spurstalk.com/tank5.jpg
:wow

His eyes will melt any heart!!!!

[Marcus Bryant]

Avery looks like an awesome dog.

[lordswing]

I don't post that often, but damn, what a cute doggy.

[T Park]

damn thats a big dog.

Cutie though!! :)

Congrats on your newest addition K + L.

[TOP-CHERRY]

T Park, are you a female?

[Kip Fanatic]

Good for you two. Congrats! The name Tank is good. He has the perfect color. He's half of the Spurs colors. How about naming him Wyclef? Like from the Refugees since he himself was a refugee.

[Kori Ellis]

He weighs 55.9 pounds. He needs to gain 10 pounds.

[ChumpDumper]

In poor taste but very very funny.And too late to be original as it turns out....I hadn't read the poll thread yet, shoulda known that would've been done already.

[TOP-CHERRY]

How about "Charity" as in the Charity hospital?


Yea? No? Nevermind.

[T Park]

He weighs 55.9 pounds

damn My Basset Hound is ideal weight at about a height of 3 feet and he weighs 52 pounds.

That dog needs some big machos from Chris Madrids.

[easjer]

Oooooo, poor guy! It's awesome of you to adopt him. The poor animals often get forgotten in the aftermath, since it's often hard enough to take care of all the people.

[ObiwanGinobili]

awwwwww !! :elephant He's adorable. even if he does look a bit sad ...
feed him lots and lots and he'll be happy in no time!

Welcome to SA Looter!!

[Kori Ellis]

Oooooo, poor guy! It's awesome of you to adopt him. The poor animals often get forgotten in the aftermath, since it's often hard enough to take care of all the people.

Fortunately for him, 70-80 dogs and cats were brought from a shelter in N.O. to the Bexar County Human Society on Tuesday night. Then they reduced the cost of adoption from $89 to $45 if you got one of the Hurricane Dogs (and that included spay/neuter if necessary).

[ShoogarBear]

We picked him out on Wednesday, but we couldn't bring him home until today. He had to get neutered :(


So, LJ finally has company.

[Kori Ellis]

He also probably looks a little extra sad because he's on pain killers. We paid extra money to get him morphine when he was getting neutered. :)

[timvp]

So, LJ finally has company.

I gave him tips.

:hat

[TOP-CHERRY]

He also probably looks a little extra sad because he's on pain killers. We paid extra money to get him morphine when he was getting neutered. :)
Aww.. Y'all good folks.

[SpursWoman]

We paid extra money to get him morphine when he was getting neutered. :)


:tu :lol

[ShoogarBear]

He also probably looks a little extra sad because he's on pain killers. We paid extra money to get him morphine when he was getting neutered. :)

1. What kind of a veterinary Mengele would charge extra for that?

2. What kind of evil person would not pay for it?

[easjer]

Fortunately for him, 70-80 dogs and cats were brought from a shelter in N.O. to the Bexar County Human Society on Tuesday night. Then they reduced the cost of adoption from $89 to $45 if you got one of the Hurricane Dogs (and that included spay/neuter if necessary).

Wow! We ought to check the Houston shelters for something similar, but I'm having a hard time picturing adding a small dog (can't have anything bigger in our poor small place) and my cat will not tolerate another cat (he thinks he's royalty). It's still worth taking a look. . . I hate to think about all the animals that will be put to sleep or die naturally because of all of this. :depressed

[Kori Ellis]

1. What kind of a veterinary Mengele would charge extra for that?

2. What kind of evil person would not pay for it?

Well the standard adoption fee covers neutering with some pain medicine (not morphine) but you can pay extra and get complete bloodwork and a morphine shot, plus some pills for afterward. We got everything extra because I wanted to get a full blood panel to make sure he was okay -- it was an extra $82.00.

[Shelly]

Did he come home with the cone on his head?

[Kori Ellis]

No, they said he didn't need a cone. *shrug*

[angel_luv]

What a beauty! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow! = )

[Kori Ellis]

Weird thing is that he's terrified to go up and down the stairs.

LJ almost had to carry him up and then back down again.

Right now he's crying because he wants back up. So I left him a trail of snausages up the stairway to see if he's willing to try.

[Uncle Donnie]

He looks almost exactly like my dog Mojo (also from a shelter).

I'd stick with the orginal name.

[foodie2]

Bless you for adopting him.

I have lots of dog training experience (dog-obedience competitions for many years, and rescue foster home for many more) so if you need any tips, let me know.

Have fun with him--he's a lucky dog, and so are you!

[NZHayden]

omg he looks almost the same as my dog even down to the collar you have on him, although my dogs collar is little faded

[Duff McCartney]

So I left him a trail of snausages up the stairway to see if he's willing to try.

Damn I had no idea they still made snausages.

[Shelly]

No, they said he didn't need a cone. *shrug*

That's weird.

BTW, he's adorable! I know a cute little (fixed) blonde you can hook him up with :lol

[gay abc]

that's great kori & lj - he looks just our son :spin

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/0311419903.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

:smokin

[Lonestar]

Now you have someone who can keep an eye on Mouse when he's in your home for the GTG's.

[blackbucket]

Congrats and very nice of you two. He is a looker. The bitches will be jumping over the fence for rendezvous. Avery will have lots of fun!

[JoeChalupa]

solid.

[Shelly]

Dear doggie without a name: I'll get you over your fear of the stairs! You don't need snauges to get you upstairs :eyebrows

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/slwunder/100_0355.jpg

[Kori Ellis]

:lol

He actually runs up and down the stairs now. It only took 3 or 4 trips of carrying or helping him up until he figured out it wasn't that bad :lmao

[Jelly]

Kori,
He's beautiful. What a sweet face. It's great that you're taking him in, but, have you thought of the possibility that, his New Orleans family, if they survive, will be looking for him soon? Are you going to post his picture on a missing dogs site?

[Kori Ellis]

They are dogs that were already in the shelter in New Orleans, so they aren't dogs that the owners will come looking for (as far as I know?). They are just dogs that were transfered from the N.O. shelter to the Bexar County Humane Society. I am pretty sure that they were in the shelter PRIOR to the hurricane.

[Jelly]

oh, well then that's a happy ending for everyone. what a lucky dog!

[Jelly]

What don't you call him "lucky"?

[Kori Ellis]

He doesn't act like his name should be Lucky. I know that doesn't make sense, but to me Lucky is a name for a small, hyper dog. He's tall and laid back.

[Shelly]

Give him the pedigree names like all the show dogs have but they don't actually go by that name.

Something like Tank Coolooter Black One, but he'll answer to Frank.

[Vashner]

Cool glad you saved the dog.

[Jelly]

If he's tall and laid back then choice is clear....Duncan!

[KEDA]

better keep the snausages off the floor, Mouse might try to eat them tomorrow night when nobody is looking!

[CharlieMac]

That's an awesome dog Kori. I'll need to take pics of the new one I adopted too. We'll hook them up.

[spurster]

Ok, but what does he know about the Spurs?

[Guru of Nothing]

I skipped right to the bottom of this thread, and I am shocked the dog's name is still being discussed.

There is only one name for your dog - Looter.

Nothing else even comes close.

[PM5K]

Avery does make sense, he's black and from NO...

[PM5K]

Bless you for adopting him.

I have lots of dog training experience (dog-obedience competitions for many years, and rescue foster home for many more) so if you need any tips, let me know.

Have fun with him--he's a lucky dog, and so are you!

How can I train my dog to poop in one general area outside instead of everywhere ?

[cmc$purs]

Wow great looking dog ...those soulful eyes

Yall are great for giving him a loving home :king :princess


i still say LUCKY but he will love you no matter what you call him & there is nothing like the unconditional love of a dog :tu

[spurs=bling]

he is cute, my dog is black and like we got him in 01' we named him champ

[The sone]

its got to be looter. theres nuttin else that even comes close. i can see mouse and looter hanging out in the back yard during the spurs games licking one anothers faces...good times.


looks like a big baby...and with those eyes im sure hell get what he wants, like a trail of snausages up the stairs...

[Vashner]

I blame Bush for Kori having to adopt the dog...

[Kori Ellis]

Ever since he was playing in the back yard earlier, now he's constantly coughing/clearing his throat. I think he might have allergies to the weeds that are back there. :(

[TheTruth]

T Park, are you a female?
Did this go completely unnoticed?

[mouse]

Why would you get your dog fixed , when I have been serching all month to get Sophie laid?

http://spurstalk.com/rob21.jpg

names for your dog:
Repete: since that is what you want the Spurs to do
Sigs: since he may be in your signature from time to time.
OT: You can bring the dog out each time the Spurs go into OT for good luck
Homer: since most Spur fans are Homers anyway,
weather: since it was the weather that made it possible to get him, and also since weather your not sure if he will root for the Spurs or not.
Levy: snce that is what broke and made all the floods.
Crash: Unless your computer Crashes he may never get any attention.
Slomo: since the dog looks like it traveled a long way and could use a shot of pear Brandy
Banhim:since that is what the dog will hear on a regular basis.

Other names that need no explaination:

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Charlie
Poker
Moderator
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Hope: since he is a constant reminder that there is always Hope in this world.

Plus you can bring him in the living room at the GTG's so you can Hope The Spurs don't lose to the Mavericks by 30 points again, :lmao


BRB I have to go tell Sophie Puppies are out of the question this summer.,,,




http://www.boomspeed.com/woaimouse/Sophie-rules.jpg

[TDMVPDPOY]

Are u goin to eat him?

[polandprzem]

:tu Kori and LJ

You are great

[CharlieMac]

Ever since he was playing in the back yard earlier, now he's constantly coughing/clearing his throat. I think he might have allergies to the weeds that are back there. :(

Wierd. Mine is coughing and sneezing like craz when she is outside. Maybe they just aren't used to playing in a yard or something.

[Trainwreck2100]

Maybe they aren't used to the foliage that grows out here, it's possible they just have to get used to it.

[Kori Ellis]

I don't know what's wrong. It's not just whenever he's outside. It's intermittenly but all the time (unless he's laying down). He hacks like crazy (and sounds sort of like a goose honking). I'm actually getting worried.

[TheTruth]

Maybe he's trying to eat something that he shouldn't.

[Kori Ellis]

No, he's not eating anything. He's just sitting next to me in the house. And then he has some sort of "attack" of cough/choke. He slept for 3 hours and now he's up again doing the same thing.

[Shelly]

Possibly Kennel Cough. No one that boards dogs for you lets a dog in without the Bordatella vaccine (it's drops the vet puts in the nose). I'm sure since these are rescue dogs it's possible none of them ever had the vaccine so it's possible he has it. The vaccine is about $17

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_kennel_cough.html

[Kori Ellis]

He had that vaccine.

[Kori Ellis]

That sounds like exactly what it is though. What should I do?

[Shelly]

My Vet:

Affordable Pet Care (210) 684-2273 5443 Grissom Rd San Antonio, TX .

They are reasonable and I believe they are open until noon today.

[Kori Ellis]

Maybe he could have got the Kennel Cough before he had the vaccine (which was just like 2 days ago).

[Shelly]

That sounds like exactly what it is though. What should I do?

He may have received it too late and already had it? I think it goes away on it's own. I know when we shipped out dog from Luxembourg back in the 70s, he had it and was quarantined for 2 weeks.

[Kori Ellis]

I called the vet where he had the surgery said that he either already had it (and it's Kennel Cough) or it's irritation from the trachea thing during surgery. I have to just let it go until Tuesday and then if he isn't better, get antibotics.

[Shelly]

A lot of times, you can give dogs the same medicines we take. I know for a fact you can give a dog Benedryl. Maybe try a pediatric cough medicine?

HOW IS IT TREATED?

Although most cases will go away on their own, we like to think we can hasten recovery with antibiotics to directly kill the Bordetella organism. Alternatively, Kennel Cough may be treated with cough suppressants to provide comfort during natural recovery. Or antibiotics and cough suppressants can be combined.

[Shelly]

And poor puppy! He's been through a lot in the past few days.

[angel_luv]

He doesn't act like his name should be Lucky. I know that doesn't make sense, but to me Lucky is a name for a small, hyper dog. He's tall and laid back.


So you're going to call him Duncan? :lol

[foodie2]

How can I train my dog to poop in one general area outside instead of everywhere ?

First, keep the rest of the yard, where you don't want him to go, absolutely spotless and free of poop and pee. The smell of it that's already there will last for a long time but you don't need to add to it.

Then you're going to have to make quite a time investment in taking the dog outside yourself when it's time to pee and poop. Take him on a leash and teach him to go where you want him to go. Give him a command (I tell my dogs "Mach schnell" --"hurry up" in German, but it sounds better to the neighbors than "crap, damn you". ) After many many repetitions, it will become his place to go, and you can start letting him off the leash while watching him, give his command, and make sure he goes there and nowhere else. If he starts to go elsewhere, say "no" and guide him back to his place.

Dog training takes a lot of time and patience, but the rewards are worth it. And I'm assuming from this that your dog is an indoor dog, as all dogs should be. If he's an outdoor dog, your best bet is to put up a dog run and let him go in there. It's kind of hard to train a lonely dog.

[mouse]

If you use any type of powder odor killer on your carpet, the dog will sometimes have a some sort of reaction to it, and that's no "Mach schnell"

[foodie2]

On the cough thing--he wasn't treated for heartworms, was he? I assume they would have told you if so. Most dogs in shelters in mosquito areas have heartworms. They treat them with poison that kills the worms, but the worms break apart and sometimes go into the lungs and cause the dog to cough. That's why you have to keep dogs on crate rest when they're recuperating from HW treatment--too much exercise causes more aspiration into the lungs.

As I said though, I would have thought that they would have told you. Could his records have gotten misplaced with all the confusion of the transfer?

[Kori Ellis]

I guess I just have to wait. They said a lot of dogs get it and not to worry he's not that uncomfortable (even though it sounds like he's going to hock up a lung) .. which I guess is true because he wags his tail like crazy even when he's coughing.

When he's laying down, he's okay. So I'll encourage him to rest.

[Kori Ellis]

On the cough thing--he wasn't treated for heartworms, was he? I assume they would have told you if so. Most dogs in shelters in mosquito areas have heartworms. They treat them with poison that kills the worms, but the worms break apart and sometimes go into the lungs and cause the dog to cough. That's why you have to keep dogs on crate rest when they're recuperating from HW treatment--too much exercise causes more aspiration into the lungs.

As I said though, I would have thought that they would have told you. Could his records have gotten misplaced with all the confusion of the transfer?

He wasn't treated for heartworm lately and he had the test on the day he was taken in here (Tuesday) and it's negative.

I just think it's the Kennel Cough thing. It could be the trachea thing too, I guess -- she said it's rather common.

He went back to sleep now (in our bed) so I guess he's fine for now.

[foodie2]

He wasn't treated for heartworm lately and he had the test on the day he was taken in here (Tuesday) and it's negative.

I just think it's the Kennel Cough thing. It could be the trachea thing too, I guess -- she said it's rather common.

He went back to sleep now (in our bed) so I guess he's fine for now.

That's good, probably is just kennel cough. Even with the vaccination, dogs can get it.

Not meaning to harp on the heartworms, but you might want to make sure at a later date that he is retested for heartworms. There are various tests and a dog can test negative once and later test positive, if there were no adult worms in his system during the first test. I have fostered a lot of dogs here in San Antonio, and I can tell you that it was unusual to find one that didn't have HWs if they weren't on preventative. And one of them tested negative at first and positive on a followup test. I would assume there are even more mosquitoes in NO than there are here.

[ObiwanGinobili]

My Vet:

Affordable Pet Care (210) 684-2273 5443 Grissom Rd San Antonio, TX .

They are reasonable and I believe they are open until noon today.

I secound this Vet recommendation!
When Mr. Big got swiped by a Dully (goin like 30 straight thru the gate!!) they were able to save his leg, and the surgery, x-rays, pain meds and special food was only $750. :wow
And they had someone stay with him overnight each day he was there.
They are an awesome Vet place! :tu :tu

[Shelly]

Also get that flea/and heartworm combo pill. Blondie was full of fleas when we found her and since using that stuff, she's never had a flea. It's pricey, but worth it.

Originally, we were using Revolution, but my vet starting getting too many positives on the heartworm test. They didn't know if it was the product or if people were applying it incorrectly (it was a topical application). I'm now using Sentinel

[gay abc]

A lot of times, you can give dogs the same medicines we take. I know for a fact you can give a dog Benedryl. Maybe try a pediatric cough medicine?

HOW IS IT TREATED?

Although most cases will go away on their own, we like to think we can hasten recovery with antibiotics to directly kill the Bordetella organism. Alternatively, Kennel Cough may be treated with cough suppressants to provide comfort during natural recovery. Or antibiotics and cough suppressants can be combined.


that's right shelly - same thing happened to our manu after boarding him at rob cary's - took him to the vet (Michael Becker on west avenue - affordable and his office hours are great - open til 9pm 7days a week) anyway he prescribed the same meds - cleared up within a couple of days

:spin

[alamo50]

A lot of times, you can give dogs the same medicines we take.

Mouse's dog must be one lucky dog.

How about "Leans" for the dog's name Kori?

[Shelly]

that's right shelly - same thing happened to our manu after boarding him at rob cary's - took him to the vet (Michael Becker on west avenue - affordable and his office hours are great - open til 9pm 7days a week) anyway he prescribed the same meds - cleared up within a couple of days

:spin


Your dog got Kennel Cough with the Bordetella vaccine at Rob Cary? I've boarded my dog several times there (she's spoiled, but I sure has hell ain't forking out the $$$ for a 4-poster bed and tv! :lol) with no problem. They are just way out in BFE

This summer I boarded her at Holidawg because it's about 5 minutes from me. It's okay, nothing fancy.

A new kennel opened up on Mainland, so I may try them next.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

A new kennel opened up on Mainland, so I may try them next.

Pet Medical?

They've been great as far as grooming, but I haven't used them for anything else.

For vet services, we either go on base or to Ingram Park Animal Hospital and Dr. Bortle.

[Shelly]

Pet Medical?

They've been great as far as grooming, but I haven't used them for anything else.

For vet services, we either go on base or to Ingram Park Animal Hospital and Dr. Bortle.

No...Home Away From Home Kennels.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

No...Home Away From Home Kennels.

Hmm...haven't seen that place.

[Old School Chic]

Kori,

Don't worry. I'm sure Tank Is ok but just needs time to adjust.

The poor baby has gone through so much these past few days.

Once again Congrats on your new addition to the family. God bless you!

[Jelly]

Is it possible he's having panic attacks? He has been through a shock and now he's in another world. Some dogs react this way from stress. Maybe some doggie xanax would help?

[Shelly]

Hmm...haven't seen that place.

I guess it's about a year old. I didn't know about it either until I saw the card at my vets.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/stories/MYSA050405.1E.pet_owners.23c475c5b.html


What pet owners spend on boarding is music to the ears of Michelle Guerrero and Jason Sauceda, who opened Home Away From Home kennel on Mainland Road about a year ago.

Holidays and weekends have been packed at the 65-run kennel, which is open Sundays and specializes in housing large dogs. Michelle Guerrero said pet day care is starting to become one of her most popular services.

"Sometimes it's a one-day affair, and some use it Monday through Friday," Guerrero said. "Day care is meant for a dog to be socialized. A lot of people are taught that crate training is a good idea, but it's hard when you have to work late or run errands after work."

And though doggie day care seems like a good idea, it can run a customer at Home Away From Home about $160 a month — if they leave their pet there five days a week.

[Kori Ellis]

Thanks for all the suggestions/ideas. I'm 99% sure it's Kennel Cough. When he lays down and rests, he's fine. But when he's walking around he hacks/coughs constantly - it's sad. I wish I could get him to just lay in bed and rest until he feels better.

At least he doesn't seem sad or in pain or anything.

[clubalien]

so now not only have people lost their homes, some have lost family members, lost access to water and nessities, but people are stealing, looting their beloved pets now too. Have to suffer the lose of hurricane and then not have your loved pet considering how pets have been shown to help eldery people be more happy and healthy.

It is a shame peopel have to take other peoples pets away.

might as well adopt lost babies that were in hospitals and not return them to their mother and father.

has their even been an atempt to reconnect families are they just round them up and shipp them across america

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

so now not only have people lost their homes, some have lost family members, lost access to water and nessities, but people are stealing, looting their beloved pets now too. Have to suffer the lose of hurricane and then not have your loved pet considering how pets have been shown to help eldery people be more happy and healthy.

It is a shame peopel have to take other peoples pets away.

might as well adopt lost babies that were in hospitals and not return them to their mother and father.

has their even been an atempt to reconnect families are they just round them up and shipp them across america

I'm quoting this because I want to be sure what I originally read isn't edited later.

[Kori Ellis]

so now not only have people lost their homes, some have lost family members, lost access to water and nessities, but people are stealing, looting their beloved pets now too. Have to suffer the lose of hurricane and then not have your loved pet considering how pets have been shown to help eldery people be more happy and healthy.

It is a shame peopel have to take other peoples pets away.

might as well adopt lost babies that were in hospitals and not return them to their mother and father.

has their even been an atempt to reconnect families are they just round them up and shipp them across america

These are dogs that were already in the shelter BEFORE the hurricane. They aren't dogs they found on the street or anything. They saved them from the flooding shelter in N.O. where they were up for adoption already.

Why is that hard for you to understand? They don't belong to anyone. They were already waiting to be adopted.

[tw05baller]

congrats

[clubalien]

sorry I didn't know they were already in shelters that makes a big difference. I thought they were other peopels pets lost in the storm

[foodie2]

No...Home Away From Home Kennels.

Home Away from Home is wonderful. My dogs enthusiastically endorse it.

[Shelly]

Home Away from Home is wonderful. My dogs enthusiastically endorse it.


Cool--glad to know that! I had already made reservations somewhere else when I found out about it.

[Vashner]

Did you get it checked for heartworms? A symptom is excessive coughing.

Nevermind I went back and read the posts where he was checked.

[Shelly]

How's he doing and what's his name?????

[Kori Ellis]

He's not hacking as much. (Still quite a bit, but not every few minutes like before.)

And he still doesn't have an official name:)

[Shelly]

Glad to hear he's doing better!

And name him! :lol

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

He's not hacking as much. (Still quite a bit, but not every few minutes like before.)

And he still doesn't have an official name:)

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