OTIS NEEDS YOUR HELP
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Posted February 22, 2008

Due to an unfortunate misdiagnosis,  our gentle 18 month old rescued puppy named Otis, contracted a severe case of Demodex mange.  The mange resulted in widespread Staphylococcus (Staph) skin infections that developed into open sores and resulting in hair loss on his face and back.  He also developed internal infections, infected ears and infected eyes.  The internal mites caused him to be underweight and undernourished.

But Otis is a brave puppy and fighting hard to get healthy.  As bad as these photos look, Otis has improved 300% from just a week ago.  Otis has captured the hearts of everyone who is helping him.  That is Bill with Otis at Otis’ new veterinary office, LaPaloma Animal Hospital in Granbury, Texas.  Bill and the staff have taken a special interest in curing Otis.  Their efforts are nothing short of miraculous.  Otis’s open sores are healing, he is putting on weight, and he is perking up.

Here he is with his two new friends at the vet’s office.  You will notice that Otis has already “weaseled” his way onto couch privileges in Bill’s office.

But Otis’ total medical bills are already over $1,500.  We think this wonderful boy is worth it.  If you want to help Otis, Texas Old English Sheepdog Rescue, Inc. would welcome donations.