Durk is a German Shepherd puppy in Warwick, RI, who needs $1,000 for Parvo Virus Treatment.

Durk was adopted just two weeks ago, after losing my dog Remy last month. He is just 9 weeks old. Durk has been adjusting well in his new home and gets to play with our 2 year old Husky, Oaklie. He gets to run around outside with her and is happy to have another dog in the house to show him around.

We just got Durk two weeks ago, but we know he loves to play tug of war and run around the yard. He is also a big cuddle bug, always right beside me every night. He loves to be around people and get all of the love and attention that they can give. Durk has been the perfect addition to our family.

Before my dog Remy passed, we had spent around $10,000 to figure out what was wrong with him and to try to treat him. We never found out what exactly was the problem, but after all of that, and him suffering, we ended up putting him down and letting him rest.

Durk has been diagnosed with parvovirus and needed immediate attention after he had thrown up blood and had not wanted to eat. When he arrived to the hospital he had a temperature of 105 and was showing signs of some kind of infection/virus. Taylor Lafountain, DVM at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists have begun treating him and he will need to stay there for 3-4 days with medicine to recover.

Durk is still new, but he has been trying to mimic what our other dog does, especially when she is looking out the window or walking around the yard.