Grandpa is a 12 year old Bloodhound in Geneva, OH, who needs $20 for Cystocentesis for Urine Culture.

Time has not been kind to Grandpa, affectionately known as Grandpawpaw. Not only was Grandpa woefully thin when he arrived, he lived for so long in chronic pain that it’s a testament to his resilience that he’s even still alive. His body is cruelly full of buckshot, he was anemic, and his liver was stressed—typical in cases of heavy parasite infestation, heartworm, and malnutrition and a severe case of hip dysplasia.

Recently, Grandpa has developed some strange urinary tract infections that have cleared up with various antibiotics, only to reoccur again in a few months. We are continuing to test and culture his urine and it's time for another cystocentesis to collect a sterile urine sample for another culture.

Surprisingly quiet for such a big hound, he does emit a deep, low “roooo” whenever he needs something—potty, water, food, etc. Being from the Deep South, he dislikes the cold; snow is alien to him, and he revels in the warmth his blankets and jammies provide for his frail, aged body.

But the sweetest, most satisfying sight of all is how much he loves leaning on us and being petted. He also loves the other big hounds. He knows that he’s been rescued and that he’s both safe and well-loved now.

As a registered nonprofit animal rescue, we rely on donations to help pay for the medical bills of the animals in our care. Can you help this old man now?

3/20/26 Update

Because of the generosity in the Waggle community, Grandpa's campaign was quickly funded and he was able to get the tests that he needed! Thankfully, he does not have a urinary tract infection at this time. We are all very relieved. Thank you for helping this sweet old man.