COASTAL K9 GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE SAN DIEGO
Tucker Update - You Did It!
(June, 2023) Three months ago we sent out a plea to help Tucker. He had a condition that required surgery. At 18 months old, he had lived most of his life trying to skip so that he didn't have to put weight on his right leg. His life was like walking on a piece of glass. We promised him that we would get him help. We reached out to you for help, and you stepped up. Donations immediately started coming in, and within days, Tucker's surgery was scheduled. Thanks to you, he had the best surgical team and the best medical care.
Time seems to have gone by so quickly, although Tucker would probably disagree. He just had his 90-day checkup, and he is finally ready for his forever home, with a couple of restrictions, but he is ready to go home.
We couldn't let him go home without letting you know how much your help has meant. Tucker is one of the wonders of the rescue. He is proof of not only how our angels help with the funds they donate for surgery, but the prayers, thoughts, lighting of candles, and all manner of things they send our way, the things that result in success stories like Tucker's.
Tucker began his healing with just short walks. He is now ready to run and play. He can't do crazy running like he wants to do, but he can show off his new gallop. It is amazing to see how this puppy has changed. Tucker 2.0 has the personality of a young puppy even though he is an older puppy. We said in his last update that the one word we would use to describe him is "Fun". That hasn't changed him. There are many other words to describe him, but Fun will always be one. He has a way of putting a smile on your face, from the little hop that he does whenever he runs after his ball to the way he throws his ball to you to throw it back to him, the way he looks you in the eyes when he wants to engage you and then does his cute puppy bow.
Of course, he is working on his training. He has a habit of jumping that we are working on by teaching him to sit. Tucker has his own way of doing things sometimes, though. Give the command, and he looks to the side like the little boy looking for something he would rather be doing before deciding that he will listen.
We are working also on his walks also. Tucker 2.0 has finally realized how strong he is. The joke with him when he first began his walks after surgery were that he walks very well on the leash. It's the person on the other end holding the leash that has trouble walking, sometimes even staying on two feet. But, yes, he is getting better at that too.
And Tucker has been given the green light to play with other dogs. His newest best friend, Addison, keeps him company. There is almost nothing that brightens Tucker's day than another dog. He loves them all. He loves to run around and play bow. He loves it even more if they will run around with him, but if they don’t want to, he will do the running around and make it fun for everyone.
Tucker's best home would be a home with another dog, one that he can run around and play with. No small ones, though. He has loved every dog he has met, but he wants to play with the small dogs like a toy.
There are so many things we can say about Tucker. Just reach out to us and let us know if you think you may be his perfect forever. Email us at, info@coastalk9gsr.org
There are no words to express just how much your help has meant to Tucker and to us, but we have to begin with THANK YOU, and we will let Tucker show you what you have done for him in his video. To see the difference that your help has made in his life is nothing short of a miracle. Thank you.
