 Photo Comments | Home:Las Vegas, NV | [I have a diary!] |
Age: 11 Years Sex: Male Weight: 100+ lbs
 Photo Comments
 Photo Comments
 Photo Comments
 Photo Comments
 Photo Comments (1)
|
 |
|
|
|
Dogster stats for Shadow
Corralled:14 times Pals:224 Views:
2514
Winner: Dog of Week! | | Stars: |
|
|
Leave a bone for Shadow
Special Gift Box:
Nicknames:
Sweet Stuff, Big Boy, Charmer, Handsome, Big Guy, Large Pup
Doggie Dynamics:
| | | | | | | | | Energy | | | | | | Intelligence | | | | | | Friendliness | | | | | | Playfulness | | | | | | Disposition | | | |
| |
| | | | | |
Quick Bio:
Birthday:
February 13th 2002
Likes:
being anywhere with me & at the park with his buddies
Pet-Peeves:
cats who ALWAYS get away
Favorite Toy:
Stuffed puppy
Favorite Food:
Hot dogs & Anything I'm eating
Favorite Walk:
Dog Fanciers Park
Best Tricks:
Fetches cell phone, hello paw offered, rolls completely over, speaks, sings, gives hi five & ten, identifies & retrieves about 10 toys, gives hugs, fetches slippers, retrieving newspaper, picks up most anything I drop..
Arrival Story:
Shadow has been my constant companion since 7 weeks of age. My older white Shepherd, Brandy, was 13 at the time and became Mom overnite to her new black ball of fluff. Brandy passed a year later, after doing a magnificent job of preparing & teaching Shadow to be the fine gentleman he is. We miss her!
Bio:
Shadow saved my life 2 years ago (Jan of 04) by dragging me from the bathroom back to my dropped cell phone in the living room. I was weak and unable to get up after several days of what I thought to be the flu or food poisoning. I put my arms around his neck and told him "you need to help me - go inside" - he dragged me to my cell phone and I called 911; within hours had emergency surgery for a ruptured colon. Shadow was only two (2/13/02); have no idea how he knew what 'go inside' meant or how he knew to help me to the phone. The depth of our bond is something I've never experienced before and I've been blessed to always have animals in my life. Shadow's one very smart, handsome guy; can't imagine a day without him. He has talents I know I have yet to discover! MY FAVORITE FELLA!
"The Vegas Dog" publication, Summer 2005 issue, carried Shadow's story. The May 2007 issue of Clark County Bar Association's magazine, COMMUNIQUE' has a story of local Las Vegas attorneys who assist seniors with service dog information. Shadow is featured in story and pix. And now Shadow was just honored on Dogster as dog of the week (Oct 07); the outpouring of congratulations is so very heartwarming for a hero who definitely deserves all the recognition; he's AWESOME!
Check out his diary; Shadow my hero did it again!!! not me this time.
October 2010: Shadow has been diagnosed with an eye disease, Chronic Superficial Keratitis/Pannus, and is being treated accordingly after ophthamologist's exam. German Shepherds have a higher incidence of pannus; be aware of any unusual mucus discharge or redness; the corneal disease is treatable; eye drops will be given for the remainder of his days for control.
Forums Motto:
Hero
The Groups I'm In:
!!!!! THE LOVE FOR GERMAN SHEPHERDS !!!!!, "Shadow's " Only, ☆ Sam's Stinky Dog Cafe ☆, All-Black German Shepherd Dog Lovers, Febreze® Pet Odor Eliminator™, For the Love of German Sheperds, German Shepherd Lovers, Las Vegas Dogs, Trupanion Pet Insurance Clubhouse
The Last Forum I Posted In:
NAACP supporting Michael Vick's return to football
Service Animal:
As of 2/8/07, Shadow is registered with Service Animal Registry of America & is certified as an animal in service to his disabled handler, me...
I've Been On Dogster Since:
| June 7th 2006 |
 |
More than 6 years! |
Special Gifts Given In The Past Month:
Rosette, Star and Special Gift History
Dogster Id:
325528
See all my Pup Pals
See all my Pup Pals
|
|
|
August 24th 2010 2:09 pm
[ Leave A Comment ]
DNA testing results are in: Shadow is a big, handsome purebred German Shepherd.
April 23rd 2010 12:57 pm
[ Leave A Comment ]
Shadow underwent surgery to repair a 'blown' rear left knee injury sustained when leaping for a ball VERY hi and coming down badly; presently recovering, will require additional surgical corrections most likely in May. His 8th birthday was days before. What a magnificent patient!
I've just been advised, to my complete astonishment, that Shadow may very well be a breed known as King German Shepherd or just King Shepherd, bred since 1990. It certainly would answer a lot of questions. I do not have papers or ANY documentation for Shadow; he was a rush rush, out of the ordinary, wonderful acquistion from the owners of mom/dad at 7 weeks... (no contact available.)
October 29th 2007 4:46 pm
[ Leave A Comment ]
The morning started w/a bang! My young neighbor collapsed by her front door while holding her 6 month in her arms. She'd slid down the wall & was 'sitting' with her legs stretched out in front of her, just this side of consciousness. She was calling me, barely audible or coherent...I was at the far end of my home (our front doors face each other).
Shadow started barking (not his "hi Chris or other family member" - it was urgent. He then came into the room barking, and pushed his nose under my right arm (never done that b4, always respected my space); he was making sure I went w/him. Bottom line, paramedics ultimately treated Chris; she'll be fine. Chalk up another one for my hero Shadow! WOW!! Gives me chills.....!
|
|
See all diary entries for Shadow
|
Dogster Obsessions: The Starter Kit for Dogs by Wildebeest
10
