I am pretty overwhelmed by the kindness and thoughtfulness of Dr. Jonathan Bradshaw and the staff of the South Arkansas Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Bradshaw knew i might be worried about Bud, he was neutered yesterday (on top of his heartwom treatments).

Dr. Bradshaw said the surgery went well and he sent me this photo of Bud when he was taken outside for a walk this morning.

I am eager to get this guy home to the farm, but i will have to be patient for awhile yet. The first photos I saw of Gus were very different, he was a wreck from being abandoned outdoors and also from his heartworm. He’s not coming until the first week of October.

In this photo, Bud looks like he is ready to get on with life.

I had no idea he was such a handsome fellow. He looks quite fit, Carol Johnson and Dr. Bradshaw have done an amazing job of bringing him back from the dead. When I saw an early photo, I didn’t think he could stand up.

I am also very happy that the two homeless dogs I put up for adoption from the Friends Of Homeless Animals rescue group – Jen and Albert – were both adopted yesterday, pending approval. The Army Of Good is deep and full of love.

There are all kinds of ways to get the right dog, but the Friends Of Homeless Animals/RI is certainly one of them. They specialize in homeless dogs, dogs with heartworms, and desperate dogs. They are the rare rescue group that is actually a pleasure to work with.

They even pick up the phone.

Anyway, thanks, Dr. Bradshaw, for your thoughtfulness, and thanks for the new and fresh perspective on Bud. He is not the same dog I saw in that grainy photo a couple of months ago, great work and thanks.