Grandpa is a 11 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound in Geneva, OH, who needs $844 for Extraction of Rotting Teeth and Fistula Repair.

Grandpa was found as a stray hanging around a schoolyard, but he was most likely dumped by his former owner. When the shelter learned that he was positive for heartworms, had a chronic eye condition, rotting teeth, and a host of other problems, they contacted us. He found a ride all the way to our sanctuary and he's been receiving medical treatment and loads of love since his arrival.

After finally testing negative 8 months after his last adulticide injection for heartworm, gaining weight and improving his overall condition, Grandpa is now strong enough for surgery to extract his rotting teeth, repair an oral-nasal fistula and to be neutered. Madison Vet Hospital has been instrumental in providing medical care for Grandpa and will preform the surgery.

Despite the fact that he's significantly larger than most Coonhounds, Grandpa loves leaning on us and being petted as much as he loves hanging out with his hound friends. He emits a deep, low “roooo” whenever he needs something. He revels in the warmth his blankets provide his frail, aged body. He's in good spirits now and you'd never guess that his body is filled with buckshot.

As a registered, nonprofit animal rescue, we specialize in providing lifetime care to senior and medical needs animals and we rely on donations to raise funds to pay for vet bills. Grandpa's path to better health is paramount. Can you be a part of his journey?