The problem with rescue dogs is that, sometimes, so much damage has occurred before you get them, that they have issues later on that take them from you, too soon. :(
Here are Gypsy and Darby in the kill shelter...just babies.
Darby
And Gyp.
God Love them. Mojo didn’t look too bad (expression-wise, but he had almost no hair), but Murphy (who isn’t an Eskie, but totally unknown) had a look like that. Another rescuer was begging for someone to please pull him & we couldn’t resist. We drove up to Dallas & got him. He’s a character. He’s come back from 2 different adoptions for snapping at one & ‘’guarding’’ at another, but he’s always been Mr Congeniality with us, the vets, & everyone else he’s ever met*. lol We think he did it on purpose. (* well, except Mojo. I still have to keep them apart)
I know. :-( The worst part is not knowing exactly how old they are. Not that it would ‘’help’’ all that much. There is no ‘’easier’’ way to lose a pup. And we will never have them long enough, no matter what.