The poor little guy wandered the streets cold, hungry, matted and smelly. He got what may have been his first meal in days when he found himself on the front porch of a kindly stranger. She tried to help by reaching out to area rescues but got no response. She reluctantly called Animal Control.
In the shelter, he lingered dirty and matted for 10 days, but at least he had a regular meals and a warm place to sleep. On day 11, his keepers bathed and shaved him, trimmed his nails and completed his medical care, which included removal of a couple of rotten teeth. His vision is clouded with cataracts and they guess his age at about 10 years. Is that why he was abandoned – maybe for a younger model? His temperament test showed him to be a good little fellow, so he was sent to the adoption floor.
Despite his age and vision, he was adopted the very first day, but his new family soon decided they just didn’t want an old, blind dog. Back to the shelter and unwanted again! Fortunately, a wonderful foster mom stepped up and took him home. Now he’s dancing the happy dance, pestering and snuggling with his foster Poodle sister.
Steve’s foster mom is a professional photographer. She took these beautiful, funny photos. In honor of Steve’s escape from Animal Control, she named him for a Steve McQueen character who breaks out of prison against all odds. Here's a link to the movie synopsis in case you’re interested in old movies: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070511/
Steve’s foster mom is a professional photographer. She took these beautiful, funny photos. In honor of Steve’s escape from Animal Control, she named him for a Steve McQueen character who breaks out of prison against all odds. Here's a link to the movie synopsis in case you’re interested in old movies: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070511/
Other dogs may see better than our little Steve McQueen, but they have nothing else on him. He easily walks three miles a day with his foster sister and mom. He plays happily with his toys and is good with humans and other dogs. He’s ready to find a forever home of his own, but cataracts and advanced age make it hard to generate interest. At age 10, a small dog like Steve may have many more healthy years, so we want to give Steve normal sight in at least one eye to improve his chances. Surgery will cost $1,200.00 - $ $1,500.00. Will you help us help Steve?
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Silver Rescue
P.O. Box 111888
Nashville, TN 37222
Please send your tax deductible donation to:
[email protected] through PayPal
Or sail mail it to:
Silver Rescue
P.O. Box 111888
Nashville, TN 37222
