You are a gem for taking this poor dog!

I truly hope the former owner is cursed with ringworm, especially on the face. It would serve them right!

Thank you for taking care of Chance and giving him a new loving beginning. I can relate to the dumping off at the shelter, that's how Zipp (was Spike) came into our lives. He was worth the Saturday trip to Ohio and back. Please keep us posted on his recovery.

I talked with the Vet tonight about Chance
 

Soon after I posted this about Chance I got a call from the vet. We had a long talk and like many of you posted this has been a long time coming with him this did not happen over night! She feels that maybe since he looks purebred that someone got him maybe from a breeder and got the ringworm but it was not treated and it grew into this over the course of a year or more ( can you imagine the suffering):(. His ears are all crusty. She said this was one of the worst cases or ringworm she has ever seen.

The Vet also said this dog was very sweet and loving with a gentle spirit and a true "yorkie personality" despite the condition he is in. She told me many times that she will recommend the shelter put down a dog as severe as this but his personality told her they had to save him. She told me she felt very confident turning him over to me after our discussion(& our rescue) because if he was not rescued by us they would have had to euthanize him immediatley..... No one in the rescue was in a position to foster him and it came down to me....... if I did not do it he would be euthanized....:cry:
He has to be in quarentene and quite a procedure to not infect anyone in the household, he is highly contagious but prognosis his is good. Gloves, mask covered clothing, bleaching everything down for at least 3 weeks plus medication and special baths. This poor baby can't wait to meet him tomorrow now......... he really is going to get another chance.:love:

Yep highly contagious that ringworm
 

Yes you are right, thanks for your concern, I really had to think long and hard about this, where I was going to put him, how I was going to do this and that is why I had a long talk with the vet about all these aspects. I just put a post up before I read yours and the alternative was euthanasia for him. It is not going to be easy, very time consuming but thank god I work at home but I felt I had to get him and give him a fighting chance. I just couldn't live with myself if I didn't help him...like several members pointed out he has probably spent the major part of his life itching and suffering with this. People can be so abusive out of ignorance (like my dad used to say-Stuck on Stupid) like an animal doesn't feel or anything......

They are worth it!
 

All these little guys are worth the trip and the effort! I will keep you posted!;)

Just by seeing his pictures make me tears, he looked so sad...
You're a very caring person, god bless you for taking him in :)

This poor little guy is in such bad condition. And sadly...he sure has been living with this for a long while. With that said, something else might be going on with him. Ringworm is usually self limiting in healthy animals. In very young (which he is not) or immune compromised dogs...infections can be persistent, widespread and hard to treat.

Hopefully, with good food, a good vet and the right medications...you should start to see some improvement's soon.

If not...there is some underlying cause for the severity of his ring worm.

Good luck with him.

I'm so glad that Chance is getting a second chance w/ you.

To all of you who are involved in fostering rescues, I want to say THANK YOU. You all have my deepest respect and gratitude.

:(:( Oh man he looks just pitiful and I can't believe someone would let any dog get into such bad shape - Good for you and your shelter people for helping him. I hope he heals quickly -

those cones look so uncomfortable....wish there was an alternative for pets

i am so sad. he is lucky to have you!!!!

This poor sweet little baby!! Those pictures.... I can't imagine what he's been through.

Patti had a good idea about the soft collar. It might make him more comfortable than that hard plastic one. I don't know much about ringworm, but if it's highly contageous he may need more than one collar so you can keep them washed. If I can help with one, pm me. Thank you for helping this baby. Bless you both.

That first picture just broke my heart. You an Earth Angel for committing yourself to making him better. And like everyone else...I'm looking forward to seeing Chance's progress to his new life where he is loved and cherished.

It takes someone very special to want to give Chance a second chance. Bless you (((HUGS))).

This will be a complicated but rewarding scenerio
 

You bring up a very valid point all I can say is Chance was tested at the vet and his immune system seems to be ok at this point. the Vet gives him a very good prognosis that is why she convinced the shelter not to put him down.
But I have another secret weapon for Chance and all my pets......herbs! I am an herbalist and for years I have been able to give herbal treatments-natures foods to really rebuild the pets immune system and their coats. I am going to bathe him in Paud'Arco tea which is from the bark of the Lapacho tree treats fungus as well as cancer. I have been working with herbs & pets for over 25 yrs they work on animals just like people. thank you for your support.;)