ATTICUS


German Shepherd [See My DogsterPlus Photo Book]
Picture of ATTICUS , a male German Shepherd

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"I am so beautiful"

Home:Bethlehem Georgia  [I have a diary!]  
Age: 1 Year   Sex: Male

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My fursis Martha and me playing

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"My fursis Martha and me playing"

Me running at HOME

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"Me running at HOME"

Thanks so much to Emma

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"Thanks so much to Emma's Christmas Paws Project for all these great gifts!!"

Just me

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"Just me"

Martha and HANDSOME me

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"Martha and HANDSOME me"

My nickname is HANDSOME

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"My nickname is HANDSOME"

My pals Hannah, her humom, and me

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"My pals Hannah, her humom, and me"

This is my Santa Hannah gave me for Christmas

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"This is my Santa Hannah gave me for Christmas"

I really love my belly rubbed!!

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"I really love my belly rubbed!!"

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Dogster stats for ATTICUS
Corralled:21 times  Pals:152  Views: 1637

Paws: by 1 voter  
Stars:
The Dogster Dog
The family of Savannah, Ashley, Cooper, Isabelle, Timmy and more!
The family of ♥KJ, ♥Rain, Kiska*In Loving Memory* , Angel Banjo♥ and Angel Greta♥
Lena Malik
The family of ♥Zelda Marie♥, ♥Rosie♥, Teddi Sue *HOME* furever!, ♠Link♠, ♥The Tater Tots! and more!
The family of *Zoe* and CeCe
The family of SPARKY (In Loving Memory), Magnolia Thunderpussy and CHARLIE (In Loving Memory)
Petunia Grace
The family of ♥KJ, ♥Rain, Kiska*In Loving Memory* , Angel Banjo♥ and Angel Greta♥
The family of Bailey and Montana
Rosettes:
The family of Randi, Margo and Sadie- Luv You Forever
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Nicknames:
HANDSOME

Doggie Dynamics:
 Energy 
sleepyenergetic
 
 Intelligence 
sillygenius
 
 Friendliness 
aggressiveaffectionate
 
 Playfulness 
not playfulvery playful
 
 Disposition 
anxiouscalm
 

Arrival Story:
As soon as Molly Moncure saw the picture of the disabled puppy in the email she received, she knew she had to help. Molly is the founder of Southern Cross German Shepherd Rescue in Georgia, and every day her inbox is filled with stories about dogs needing help. But there was something so special about this pup, only 6 months old, who had trouble standing. He was in a shelter in South Carolina that could only hold him three days before they would euthanize him. With his physical disability, he was not a candidate for adoption.The shelter had no idea what was wrong, only that he had problems getting up and walking, and that his spine appeared abnormal. At the same time, Joanne Leicester saw his plight posted to a web board. This is how Atticus ended up in North Carolina and the Veterinary College there for a while.

Bio:
Initial assessment at NC indicated that Atticus has had some severe trauma which has damaged his spine. At the moment, Atticus gets around with an endearing kangaroo hop and does not seem to be in pain. Do not let that fool you. Atticus is a very fast runner!! The neurology team at College of Veterinary Medicines Veterinary Teaching Hospital in NC examined Atticus, and believed that decompressing and stabilizing his spine would provide him the best chance, although it was possible that Atticus would eventually become paralyzed. This operation, was to be followed by a regimen of strengthening his muscles, which may have helped to delay a dramatic deterioration in his condition. Dr. _____ was to perform surgery on Atticus on Dec 2. Medical costs for Atticus were estimated at $6500 just for the diagnostics and surgery, but Molly did not let that deter them. Once you commit to a rescue dog, you owe him the best possible care. And that is what Atticus is going to get. This is the reason Molly felt so strongly about getting a second opinion. This is when Atticus came to Georgia to stay with Molly and go to the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. Once at UGA, a team of Drs. reviewed all of the test results from NC. UGA's opinion was a much different one than the one in NC. UGA thought the surgery would do much more harm than good for Atticus at this time. UGA believed there is no reason that Atticus cannot also have a reasonable quality of life despite his disability. Atticus has continued to grow stronger with each day. He got the necessary excercise to built his muscle and is enjoying life to the fullest. Molly fell so in love with Atticus and decide to just adopt him herself. They are all living a happy life on top of a mountain in North GA. I am happy to say..I am this beautiful sweet dogs second mom!!!

Forums Motto:
A bundle of love!

The Groups I'm In:
Fancypants Cafe, PETS for OBAMA, HAVE A HEART, Southern Cross GSD Rescue

The Last Forum I Posted In:
Strange P-mail. Is it legit?



I've Been On Dogster Since:
October 2nd 2008 More than 1 year!

Dogster Id:
891889

for 929 days

Meet my family


Faith
Lakota

Sophie (In
Loving Memory)
Brock (In
Loving Memory)

HANNAH THE
BRAVE
Two And A Half
Girls and One

MARLEY

Meet my Pup Pals
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♥Dale
Bo♥
Boz

Brule'
Steinway

Buddha
Mascara

Denali
Sable ( Now
an Angel )

Stormy ( Now
an Angel )
Daisy ( Now
an Angel )

Lady Mutt (
Now an Angel )
See all my Pup Pals

MY JOURNEY TO A NORMAL LIFE


HELLO!!!


April 23rd 2009 11:49 am
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Hello to all!!! I have so much to tell you. In short..I am now with Hannah the Brave, Lakota, and Faith!! Ya see...I have been adopted..Yep. Southern Cross and Molly saved my life. Molly just feel in love with me and she adopted me. Yep it is true!! I also have a God Human..It is Hannah the Braves mom. YES!!! I have really got two moms!! Look for new photos of me and a new page soon. I am finally home. I will let you know how I am..(which is great) soon with the photos! I am soooooooo happy!!!


Update on Atticus


March 12th 2009 12:01 pm
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Atticus was neutered nearly a month ago and the days following his neuter were very scary - he could not walk when I brought him home from the Vet's and he had lost control of his bowels. No one really knew what to expect but Atticus has slowly over the last few weeks regained nearly all of the mobility he lost from being under anesthesia. He loves to be outside and will lay in the sunshine "guarding" his home for hours. Atticus is very much a big goofy puppy and continues to do well.

Thank you to everyone that has held him in their hearts and prayers!

Molly.....and the Dogs
Southern Cross GSD Rescue


Thank You To Emma's Christmas Paws Project


December 21st 2008 2:09 pm
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This is from my foster mom Molly:

Atticus wants to say a huge "Thank You" to the wonderful people at Dogster, Emma's Christmas Paws Project, that sent him his first ever Christmas Stocking full of wonderful presents! He is having a ball playing with the toys today - so much so that I think he may be over doing it a bit but he is having a ton of fun.
Thank you all so much for caring about this sweet boy!

I do love them so much!! Thank you for making me feel so special. I love you Emma!!


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