A little of the back story....... My DH trained tracking dogs for the Texas Dept Of Corrections for 25 years. He just retired this past year. Larry, a 100# black and tan hound, was a year old had heat exhaustion on a long track. This effected Larry's ability to keep up with the rest of the pack. But when the other dogs might overshoot the scent, good ole Larry was in the back to hit on it and call the pack back. A great scent dog. My DH raised him from his birth in 2001. Nursed him through his heat exhaustion. Took care of him until his (DH) retirement.
The new Kennel SGT. decided Larry was too slow and put him on the cull list. That is euthanesia. My DH jumped through hoops to rescue Larry, and after 4 mos. he bought him and brought him home. DH says " Larry has kept the world safe for women and children for 9 years and he deserves a chance!" There were lots of tears when he got home with him. I wish I could post pics.
Yesterday Larry wouldn't eat or drink and just wasn't himself. Today he was in obvious pain. To the Vet we go. He was diagnosed with a prostate problem to put it in laymans terms. It is serious. Could be bacterial infection or cancer. He is now at the vets. and in Gods hands.
Please pray for Larry!
The new Kennel SGT. decided Larry was too slow and put him on the cull list. That is euthanesia. My DH jumped through hoops to rescue Larry, and after 4 mos. he bought him and brought him home. DH says " Larry has kept the world safe for women and children for 9 years and he deserves a chance!" There were lots of tears when he got home with him. I wish I could post pics.
Yesterday Larry wouldn't eat or drink and just wasn't himself. Today he was in obvious pain. To the Vet we go. He was diagnosed with a prostate problem to put it in laymans terms. It is serious. Could be bacterial infection or cancer. He is now at the vets. and in Gods hands.
Please pray for Larry!
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