GYPSY-BOY HAS SURGERY

Gypsy-Boy came to us in early March.  He had been found on the railroad tracks in the western part of Virginia.

Here is a before and after shot.   

He had a haircut in the before, because he was so matted and dirty.  

He had a mass in his mouth, horrible teeth, and one of his eyes was in bad shape.

Vetting began right away.   He had a heart murmur and began medication.   We had to wait for any kind of surgery until he was stabilized.  

Yesterday, he had his right eye removed, the mouth mass was removed (and not cancer) and he lost most of his teeth.   He couldn't be neutered due to the amount of time he was sedated, so that will be done later.    

He will now begin to feel better, especially since the eye was giving him serious issues.   New life began when he came to us, but another big step to a good life was made yesterday.   He is on meds for pain and we will keep him as comfortable as we can.   Sherry is his foster mom--    She is doing all she can to make him comfortable.   He  has gained a little weight and he loves cuddling with her on the couch.    He's safe now-- and he's loved.  Life will just keep getting better!