Rescue Fund for "George"

George C is an absolutely adorable Chocolate Lab/Chesapeake Bay mix who had survived years of neglect in his former home before coming to STAF. But in true dog fashion he has emerged with his sweet personality intact. George is hard of hearing from years of ear infections that have damaged his ear canal, but not completely deaf. When he came to us he was almost totally bald and had been living in a garage until his owner’s new dog attacked him and they decided to get rid of George. His name was not George in his previous home, we changed it when he came to STAF. We told him that we were going to name him after someone handsome – his official name is George Clooney. We see the resemblance – don’t you?

We soon discovered he has food allergies, and now, after weekly baths and a very strict diet some of his fur has grown back in. But he still isn’t 100%. He’s more like 75%. Our vet feels that he is allergic to something even though dozens of tests have come back negative. He has constant ear infections that no amount of medicine has cleared up, which is why we think he has underlying allergies. Although young at heart, George’s age has started to catch up with him. He takes Prednisone to help with a faulty bladder, daily ear medication, and almost daily baths to help with his itchy skin. He is also showing signs of dementia. A very dedicated volunteer has started taking George to a holistic vet.

George quietly watches the world go by. He is curious, likes to play with towels and soft toys and adores a good game of tug-of-war. He doesn’t have an aggressive fiber in him. He loves to go for walks, or just hanging out, watching what all the other dogs are doing. Senior dogs are often over looked when it comes time to adopt, but we here at STAF will care for them no matter what it takes. Your donation not only will help George, but also other senior dogs and cats at STAF.