Finding Blackjack

This is the young pit bull dog I found on the morning of April 10, 2009. This first picture shows how thin he was. So sad! He was roaming around the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, near Hemet, CA, miles from any homes. He greeted me by crawling over to me and rolling over to show his belly. He seemed so happy that someone was there for him. His skinny, almost hairless tail just kept wagging very fast.

I called the shelter to report a found dog just in case someone was looking for him. If I had left him at the shelter, and no one came for him, he would almost certainly have been euthanized. I couldn't let that happen to him. I guess I just like dogs too much.

I took him to the vet right away, and had him checked out. No microchip, no ID of any kind. So I got him his shots, and worming, since I thought I might keep him. The vet had me put him on a diet of small, frequent servings of water-soaked puppy food. I named him "Blackjack" since his life has been a gamble up to this point.

The second picture is Blackjack (AKA "Blackie") at a week in his new home. He's eating well, and getting stronger every day.

Below is Blackjack after of 11 days of good meals, a few baths and a lot of play time. He's such a sweet dog! He no longer looks like a starving dog. I'd like to keep him, but I already have 3 dogs, and my little neutered male beagle mix, doesn't like Blackjack. He's kind of afraid of him, I think.

So since my entire pack needs to be in agreement about Blackjack, I'm looking for a new home for him, or to place him with a good dog rescue. Preferably one that is familiar with this breed. In the mean time, he's safe with me.

More updates to come...