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Sawyer, Dallas, TX 16MAR06 ESRA #2005-778AR   Age: 18 months Gender: Male Color: Liver/White Weight: 40 lbs. Variety: Bench/Show-Bred

Although Sawyer is young and healthy, he's had more than his share of temporary health problems. He came to us with such a terrible ear infection, we had to sedate him to deep clean his ears. Massive infections were found in both ears, with one ear drum perforated. Both ears will heal and he hears normally. He had a jagged, broken canine tooth that had rotted up into his sinus cavity, with a nasty, dripping infection that was stopped before it became too critical. That has healed over nicely. Sawyer had a heartworm infection, which has been treated and he will be able to resume normal activity in early December. He will need normal heartworm prevention for the rest of his life. All of the above afflictions are part of Sawyer's past now. His PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) is permanent, but it does not mean he won't be a healthy boy. Here is a link to better explain his disease: Progressive Retinal Atrophy .

One thing that has not suffered at all is Sawyer's attitude! Sawyer is a very social boy who loves everyone he meets; he enjoys canine company as well. He is easygoing and likes to walk on the leash. One benefit is that he rarely, if ever, pulls at the leash. He takes his time and enjoys all the interesting doggie sniffs on his walks. He greets everyone with lots of doggie kisses and a wag of his tail. Another dog to keep him company and eventually help as his "eyes" would be ideal. PRA will be a part of Sawyer forever, but that doesn't mean he can't have a wonderful life with the right family.

Contact: Beth Maryan bmaryan@comcast.net

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SAWYER'S GENEROUS SPONSORS TO DATE:
Cathryne Slaughter
Katrin Owen
Peggy Crowder	In memory of Alice, our fifteen year old Springer Spaniel
John and Gloria Kareken
Ashley Szymkowicz	Get well soon Sawyer! Love, Ashley and Springer Riley.
Carolyn, Ed, Luke, and Cassie	In honor of Bill and Karen Ray, for enhancing our lives with Luke.
The Thomas Family	In memory of Bob, our blind ESS son.
Michelle Reichlin & Mike Sherrill	A gift for the Special Needs Dogs, so they have a Merrier Christmas.
Gary Hanes	In memory of Little Maddie from Texas - never forget!
Barbara Lipschuetz	In honor of Bob Reardon, who lovingly provided a home for one very special PRA ERSA dog (and her 'brother' of course).
Vicki & Steve Polce and Arco	Your distant cuz, Arco, sends love and licks.
Linda Wrobel	In memory of Samantha and Hailey.
Karman and Eric Williams	In honor of Sampson, who is a Special Needs graduate, and in memory of Lexie.