Update September 15, 2009:  Zeke is looking better and better now that he has completed his treatment for heart worm disease.  All he needs now is a new home where he will be loved and cherished for the rest of his life.

Update August 13, 2009:  Quite a few people have asked if Zeke gets along with other dogs.  Yes, he does.  Below are pictures of Zeke with his pal, an older Golden Retriever.



Update August 3, 2009:  Zeke is doing great!  Mary said she can't thank everyone enough for their monetary donations.  She is not quite sure when Zeke will be ready for a new home, but she will let me know.  Mary also told me someone was interested in adopting Zeke, but felt he was "too big".  Clearly this person is unaware of the joy that comes from having a large dog.  Below are current pictures of Zeke.  Is Zeke not one of the most gorgeous dogs you have ever seen?  If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in adopting Zeke, please contact his foster mom at Zeke .  Also, if you are with a rescue organization and would be willing to post Zeke as a courtesy on your website and/or Petfinder site, please contact me at Zeke's Courtesy Post .  Thank you for caring about this dear, sweet dog.


Update July 15, 2009:  Mary is deeply touched that so many people have once again made donations for Zeke.  (If you would like to make a donation, please see the July 13 update below.)  Unfortunately, Mary's landlord (she rents a house) wants Zeke gone as soon as possible.  Zeke can't go anywhere until he is completely healthy which, hopefully, will be sometime next month (August).  If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in adopting Zeke, please contact me by clicking Zeke's Adoption .  Also, if you are with a rescue organization and would be willing to post Zeke as a courtesy on your website and/or Petfinder site, please contact me at Zeke's Courtesy Post .  Thank you for caring about this dear, sweet dog.

Update July 13, 2009:  Zeke may or may not need more medication to treat his heart worm disease.  In addition, Mary, the wonderful woman who rescued and is looking after Zeke, is on a fixed income and is struggling to feed him.  If you can spare even a few dollars for Zeke, please go to the PayPal website and make a donation to my email address:  trunewf@ameritech.net  I was going to set up a PayPal fund for Zeke, however, if I were to do so, PayPal will take a portion of all donations.  If you wish to make a donation for Zeke using PayPal, simply check the box "other" and include a note stating your donation is for Zeke.  If you would prefer to make a donation directly to Mary via snail mail, please email me for her address.  Thank you very much.

Update July 10, 2009:  Zeke's treatment began yesterday, July 9.  Zeke must remain absolutely quiet for the next five weeks.  Below is a picture Mary took of Zeke yesterday.  How different he looks from his first pictures.



Update June 16, 2009:  Dr. Averill, Zeke's veterinarian, feels he needs at least another two weeks before the treatment for heart worm can begin.  Mary (Zeke's foster mom) said her landlord is giving her grief regarding Zeke.  Mary's landlord thinks she is stalling and wants to keep Zeke for herself.  Mary has tried her best to explain to her landlord that she will find a new home for Zeke once he has completed his heart worm treatment and he is strong enough to be put up for adoption.  Below is the most current picture of Zeke.  Mary takes pictures of him on her cell phone which is why they may not be very clear.  Even so, I think Zeke looks so much better than he did compared to his earlier pictures.


Update May 28, 2009:  Zeke will be visiting his vet to determine whether he is ready to begin his HW treatment.  Mary says Zeke has become quite the cuddle bug and wants to climb in her lap whenever she sits down.  Mary said again how grateful she is to everyone for caring about Zeke and for donating money to help him.  Below is the latest picture of Zeke.  His profile sure looks like a Newf, don't you think?  He even has jowls!


Update May 12, 2009:  Mary emailed me more pictures of Zeke.  Zeke does not have a tail.  Long before Mary rescued Zeke, someone docked his tail.  Despite the lack of a tail, Mary says Zeke wiggles his butt when he is happy.  Zeke is very happy and playful in the care of Mary.


Update May 8, 2009:  More than enough donations have been received for Zeke's treatment for heart worm.  Mary, the woman who rescued Zeke can't believe how compassionate and generous people can be.  Why?  Following is what Mary experienced after she took the time to stop along that country road in Cobb County, Georgia to help the pitiful dog she saw who she named, Zeke.

“I don't know what to say.....Oh my gosh...I am so happy.  Happy people care, love Zeke, that he can get rid of those heart worms and be playing and running once again the way he should be.  It is just almost unbelievable what you have done.  I know you are an angel and Zeke says thank you to his angel Trudie again and again.  I have to admit my hopes were down to think there would not be a way to get some help and WOW you don't mess around when you call in the cavalry they showed up in full force a runnin'....simply amazing. OK,  let's see (I'm so excited) yes I will send pictures and updates, that would be fun...I just love it that people care because I got to tell you that day I found him I kept saying ‘what happened to compassion’, ‘doesn't anybody care any more’.  When I was at the county shelter asking for help I actually said to them doesn't any body care, can't you help me, please help him,...and I started crying and took the leash back and said we were leaving.  I told them that he wasn't going to die.  One of the street cars passed, people wouldn't look at me, I needed help getting him in the back of the truck and finally a very nice man stopped to help me.  I was beginning to think I was in the twilight zone or else I had become invisible..I thought how could people be so cold BUT you brought back all of our faith in human-kind.  We need to get this out where the cold hearts can take some notes and learn that this is what we do to help and love and not throw away and destroy.  I have to say yes on him being for adoption even though I love him so much, my landlord has already showed her disapproval, she said she would have dropped him of at the county shelter and said ‘bye’, another cold heart I had to deal with.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you to you Zeke's angel and to all the wonderful kind and generous people that have emailed and donated. Zeke and I will be eternally grateful.”

Update December, 2009:  Zeke is home enjoying his first snow with his new family.

ZEKE

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