I Adopted The Worlds Ugliest Dog

[Lucid_Lunatic]

This one was about to be taken in because they thought it had untreatable mange. I saw her and could see it wasn't mange, but the absolute worst flea infestation I have ever seen. EVER. I mean literally thousands, yes THOUSANDS, of them covering her skin. When she wasn't scratching and whining, you could tell she was a smart and sweet dog and I just couldn't let them put her down over something that could be cured fairly easily.

They said she had quit eating, and it shows. Said she did nothing but scratch and whine all the time. I can understand why.

After 5 baths and a $70 Frontline treatment and some meds from the vet, she doesn't have a single flea anywhere. She isn't scratching and she just ate 2 porkchops and a big bowl of macoroni and mashed potatoes. She's not whining anymore and is laying about as peaceful as a dog can be, asleep in her new bed. She's also smart as a whip. Follows about any command you can think of now that she's not obsessed with itching.

The bad part, she's ugly. I mean like, people are afraid to pet for fear of it being contagious, ugly. The vet said that getting rid of the fleas and fattening her back up on table scraps and Ol'Roy high protien that she will probablly grow most of it back in a year other than a few places where she left scars from scratching.

Her name is Eavey, just like Peavey without the "P". They said it was short for Evelyn.

The pistures look like she has grey hair. That's not hair, it's bare skin.

[Lucid_Lunatic]

[newking70]

awwwwww

[phil_104]

That dog ain't ugly dude, just been through hard times. Good on you for taking her in and taking good care of her. I'll be looking forward to updates down the road.

[breakdanceattiffanys]

Awww... I'd pet that dog. Poor thing.

I can't see putting most dogs down. Just takes someone to care enough to work with them. Good on ya.

[wixedmords]

She looks like a beaut Lucid.

Congrats on the new buddy.

Nice to meet you Eavey.

[Gearjoneser]

You're a good guy for that....really. There's no breed of human trash I hate more than people who think they need animals, then can't treat them good, and let them literally rot away.

[Ayrton]

Karma for you my friend.

[darnright]

Damn fine job my friend!!! I love to see people adopt animals from a shelter. Most pick the cutest ones....thanks for picking her!!!!

-dave

[Gearjoneser]

Damn fine job my friend!!! I love to see people adopt animals from a shelter. Most pick the cutest ones....thanks for picking her!!!!

-dave

It's like an ugly chick.....they'll prove to be the faithful dependable one!

All I know is if I were an animal and some new human cleaned me up and fed me well, I'd be a damm faithful pet! And that's probably what'll prove to be the truth!

[louthunder]

Lucid, all kidding aside,you are a saint my friend! Please keep us up to date on her progress. She can be the SD mascot!!

[Curly]

"that dog ain't ugly, it's relic'ed!"

[ginormous]

She's a doll. You've got a friend for life.

Her fur will grow back in time; brushing a little veg oil into her skin will help her heal. It's way cheaper than all those designer pet treatments, and it's safe.

Keep an eye on what she eats, including table scraps...
Here's a list of foods that are harmful to a dog's health.

[Stef]

I like happy ends!
Nice name - Eavey and she's not afraid of the guitars which is a big +!
The hair will grow faster and will cover the scars (or most of them) too...

[Gearjoneser]

Send her to Jolly. He'll get it up to speed with top sirloin! Actually, if Jolly were feeding your dog with high grade steak, I wouldn't even say anything......better your dog than his neighbor's dog! hahaha Jolly know's I'm messin with him! hahaha

[PVFan]

hero paid back tenfold for his kindness already
good one man. Got to me, doggrabit to heck.

[MetalManiac]

I see a flea! I see a flea!!

[Gearjoneser]

He'll keep it well bathed, only to train it to fetch fighting cokks who lost!

hahaha

[astrozombie]

Looks pretty sweet dude. Probably feels good that you could help huh?

[sosomething]

Good on you, Lucid. Treat her well and she'll treat you better. A good dog is a gift.

Keep her away from onions, grapes, chocolate, and turkey. All of those things can be poisonous to dogs.

Once she's back up to a healthy weight, don't feed her a lot of crap human food - get good premium dog food like Nutro or Science Diet. It's not much more expensive and she'll need all the lean nourishment she can get.

That's my PSA. I think it's awesome you've taken her in and helped her so much already. Please keep us posted on her progress!