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We created this page for those who want to follow Denali’s Journey as he begins a new beginning
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07/12/2023

Snoring is ok for dogs. Just not husbands. 🤣

Night night little buddy. 😴

07/12/2023

Our first mini sniffari today, he got scared of the fire hydrant but loved the leaf piles! 🍁 🍂

We don’t say the w-a-l-k word in our house, in ensues chaos almost immediately 🤣🤣

05/12/2023

Well, he was watching the Queen’s Gambit, then they got bored 🤣

05/12/2023

The last few days Denali has discovered what toys are!

05/12/2023

Can i have popcorn please 🥳

04/12/2023

Ugh she gave me a bath. Again! And scrubbed the dirt out of my nail beds. 😑 someone help. 🤣🤣 she’s crazy.

03/12/2023

Nap time 😴

03/12/2023

Sunday morning snugs…. The fact that they are in my spot and have both of my blankets at the moment, they don’t care.

03/12/2023

Denali & Jay 🤣

01/12/2023

Denali had a great day today!

We have learned:
Sit
Kennel up
Steps

Working on:
Wait
Stay
Leave it

So much progress in only two weeks! he is filling in more and goes for another recheck next week!

01/12/2023

Keeping watch

29/11/2023

The story of Denali has made a big impact on many people. A few of whom, are dear friends of mine. Vet techs, too 💕

My friend Melanie 🐾, in Connecticut, reached out to Chewy to let them know about Denali and his rough road he’s been through, but also to speak about the amazing people who found him from the Euclid shelter, who surrounded him with love, medical care from VCA, and kindness from so many 💕💕.

So Chewy and the amazing customer service rep Monica, sent him some goodies!

Last week he received more fish oil capsules (these really help his skin heal, and hair growth), a few toys, and treats!

But then today. Today we received a hand painted picture of Denali. Chewy gas really outdone themselves with this. It is so pure, and perfect.

We are so grateful to be surrounded by so many people pulling for him, cheering him on, and genuinely touched by the outpouring of love, treats, toys, and monetary donations.

Without you all, he would not have survived.

Thank you 🙏🏽.
Denali’s Foster parents: Serena & Jason

29/11/2023

Not a fan of snow today 🤣🤣🤣

Big fan of blankets.

27/11/2023

Ghost & Denali 🥰🥰 nap & blanket buddies!

Once he figured out he’s strong enough to climb on the couch, that is his ideal place to lay! Lol

He is getting stronger every day! And is coming along with the cats! Slowly, but surely!

His new favorite toy! Benebones!!! He’s not a big fan of toys, but he sure likes those! I think Santa might put some of those in his stocking this year!

26/11/2023

Fostering ( or adopting) a dog, or any species comes with a big responsibility. From your entire family. My husband is a big help, too.

Depending on the age, socialization level, comfort level, fears, food aggressions if they have any, and generalized trauma your foster has been through, fostering can also be exhausting sometimes. Especially the first few days/weeks.

And acknowledging this is a big step. Some people never discuss it. But it’s not always flowers and rainbows. It can be downright challenging, having a new dog enter the dynamic of your home. and it’s OK to have all the feelings.

We are 10 days in! But we have come a long way.

There’s no fairy tale and everything magically becomes easy, and care free. It takes work. Learning, observing and understanding. Not only behavior but how to approach training to the individual you have. And desensitization with everything.

So if you’re new to fostering, let me also share what’s happening on this journey we are on, learning about Denali.

The biggest thing you need is patience. Followed immediately by consistency.

When he first got here, he was so scared. Thin. Hairless. Quiet. Didn’t/couldn’t really walk without stumbling. He has been through quite a lot in such a short time. We carried him down the steps to go outside. He also has not been to the same potty areas as my other dogs, until we got the f***l results. They have since come back negative, but I’m still bringing him to the front vs the back. Why? He’s still not vaccinated. Still not at full strength . Still has no recall. So i don’t need my big dogs running him over.

Did you ever hear the 3/3/3 rule? 3 days. 3 weeks. 3 months. It’s so true. And may be longer depending on your situation and foster’s history.

➡️ The first few days:

✔️Develop a feeding schedule. Meds.
✔️ Crate training begins and used for when he’s not supervised and night time
✔️ potty breaks outside every 2-3 hours, after naps, meals, and basic potty training 101
✔️ medicated baths

Observing his medical condition is priority. Going slow with all the things.

➡️ going into week 2:

✔️ Recheck at vet
✔️He is becoming comfortable. Learned/strong enough to get on couch. Can climb a few steps to go out and back in.
✔️No potty accidents in the house in 4 days
✔️Maintain potty/feeding schedule
✔️ he is food motivated. And is part shark 🦈 . Need to be careful and work on not chomping fingers. Doing sit/stay this week and name recall too.
✔️ not food aggressive or hand shy

(Keeping it light)

Since he is gaining weight and strength, he’s also becoming more comfortable and vocal. He’s been barking some, and becoming more observant. Barks at neighbors dog, not sure how he will do when face to face. So will use a basket muzzle for everyone’s safety when he’s vaccinated. Hoping he doesn’t get to many tank habits 😂 (my cairn who barks at everyone)

He also figured out that cats run fast. He was not gentle, and is in strict leash control in the house as we work on not chasing/trying to bite cats. (We have a bunch so it’s going to make a lot of work). Hopefully he learned cat claws hurt, and won’t want that experience again, but dogs are stubborn. We will see. 😬

But all in all, he’s got many great qualities! 🥳

He is sweet, loves people, cuddles, gentle with the dogs, and vice versa, loves naps, blankets, and baths. A quick learner.

With time, and giving him gentle guidance, I’m hopeful he will iron out the bumps in the days ahead.

24/11/2023

At the vet for his recheck from the ER!!

Update:
The doctor said his skin is clearing up nicely, we are extending his medications for a couple more weeks, and he gained about a pound!

On track with his healing, another recheck in a couple weeks!!!!

23/11/2023

Post-dinner smiles with Tank, Uno, and Ghost 👻 🐶

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃!!!!

🩷 Denali

21/11/2023

New sweater today! And visitors with Rita & Kyrie! New pjs tonight! ☺️🩷

21/11/2023

Denali got some visitors this morning. Kyrie and Rita were the first to hold him as they took him to the vet, and today they brought him treats, pajamas and a new sweater. He loved getting the attention, and then showed him what a strong boy he is by getting up on the couch and snuggling under the blanket. Denali is so content, and such a sweet boy.

20/11/2023

Today marks 10 days since being found, and 5 days in Denali’s foster home. 🥰

His skin is much improved, but has much more progress to make.

He is less inflamed, and not as flaky. His meds and medicated baths are really helping!

His open sores seem less invasive on his paw pads, and are healing well.

He is gaining strength and has new sprouts of white and brown hair growing in slowly.

I gave him his first nail trim today too!

20/11/2023

Another sunny day!!! ☺️🩷☀️

Denali discovered the joys of a sun puddle on a warm patio and the coziness of a couch ! 🐾💝

Ghost & Uno are good at showing him the ropes on relaxation 🧘🏼‍♂️

19/11/2023

Today we talked about why cats run zoomies, and why they sound like elephants 🐘 🤣🤣

Today he had so much energy! And explored more of the house!

We also got his stool sample results from the vet today!
Negative for intestinal parasites!!!! Yay!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

18/11/2023

Everyday Denali gains a little bit more strength! He’s had another medicated bath, and has some peach fuzz hair coming in!!

He has become very fond of his foster brothers, and his helping humans 🥰🥰🩷🩷

He also loves his new sweater, and dog beds!

18/11/2023

Some unseen photos of Denali during the first moments he came into our care, on the way to Metropolitan ER with Kyrie, and during his stay in the ER.

18/11/2023

We created this page for those who want to follow Denali’s Journey. His story is a a testament to what hope, love, and resiliency is faced with insurmountable hardships.

Denali was found on November 11th, by police and brought to the Euclid Animal Shelter/Euclid Pet Pals

His skin was unlike anything we seen, and he was unable to walk, much less barely lift his head. He was rushed to a local vet 5 minutes away to quickly assess before he was rushed to the ER at Metropolitan Animal Hospital in Highland Heights. Denali only weighed 29lbs for a dog that should weigh at 45lbs. He is estimated to be 5 years old, and he was found to be suffering from a severe case of Demodex Mange, emaciation, and dehydration. He needed days of IV treatments, medicated baths, and his blood worked wasn’t the best, but surprisingly decent for the horrendous condition he was in. After his blood work came up, he was able to eat dry kibble, the inflammation of his skin came down, and able to take medication in pill form. He was discharged on Wednesday, and went into an amazing foster home. Denali touched thousands of people by his story and photos. He brought tears of great sadness seeing his condition, but so much tears of joy seeing him daily improve.

Denali is a fighter, and that is why we named him that. When he looked at us with those sad eyes barely able to lift his head…you could tell he knew he was safe now. When life hands you challenges, it never seems like you will get through it, but when you do and when summit that mountain. You stand tall, proud, and with a smile on your face. Whatever Denali went through was absolutely horrific and please understand that his recovery process is going to be lengthy. However, he is a fighter and Denali will never know pain, hunger, coldness, or neglect. He is loved by thousands right now, and because of every single one of you…he will stand tall, happy, and wagging his tail when we get him through this.

We cannot thank everyone who donated to his care, sent prayers and thoughts, shared his story, and always supported the animals that come into the care of the shelter. We created this page so everyone can follow along on his journey to recovery in his foster home.

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