Gabe 10-337 [1]

Sponsored by: Mary Trautman

Hi everyone.....my name is Gabe!!  I am thought to be about 4 months old, and I was picked up as a stray with my buddy Gage, who is also looking for a home.   As you can see, I have some skin issues!  The nice doctors in Ames, IA are trying to figure out just what is going on.  They thought at first it was some kind of mange, but have pretty much ruled that out since they couldn't find any of the nasty mites.  We are waiting on biopsies to see what they show.  I heard one Dr. tell my FD that it could be some kind of chemical burn or maybe allergies.  I really don't seem to itch and my FM loves to rub my bald skin 'cause she says it is "soft as a baby's bottom". I love all the attention!

We have to do a lot right now.  I have to have a bath 2 times a week with a special shampoo, followed by a lotion that stays on.  I have to have my belly and chest sprayed with some medicine 2 times a day, and a liquid between my toes and on the back of my ears 2 times a day.  I take a antibiotic once a day, and some oil on my food once a day!!  Wow, I don't know how they keep track of it. Plus FM keeps a shirt on me so I cannot pull out any of the stitches from my biopsies!

FM went to the store today and bought me some great toys!  I love to run and get them and bring them back.  It makes FM laugh and tell me what a good boy I am.  I am learning to walk on a leash pretty good but mom says I am "strong as a horse"!!  I was really scared when I went in the house.  FM doesn't think I have ever been in one as the stairs and slippery seemed to be something new for me.

I will give everyone an update when the doctor calls back.  One thing that is a must for me is another dog!!  I don't really like being by myself, and could really use a big brother or sister to watch and learn from.  And they HAVE to play with me!!!

Ta Ta for now and please send happy thoughts my way!!!