Adopt a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)

Update!  I know it might not look like much to you, but I am doing WAY better!  My skin is softening up, and I am growing hair!  I may still may never have a "normal" coat, but compared to where I was, this is a HUGE improvement.  My skin isn't red, and I don't itch nearly as much.  I can actually sleep without waking up to scratch.  My personality is really coming out, too, and I am so happy and sweet.  If you sit on the floor I will come up and give you a hug.  I know its kinda naughty, but I can't help myself; I just love everyone! 

I'm still not ready for my forever home, but I just wanted to let you all know how I am doing and that I really appreciated the donations made to LEARN to help me.  My treatments aren't cheap, but they are WORKING!!!!!    Thank you again!   Love Hairy.

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Hello; my name is Hairy Houdini (get it? my hair disappeared?!?!). And boy did I get a Christmas Miracle!  I was found as a stray on the side of the road in Illinois.  The first Vet I saw said that there was no hope for me and to put me down, but the people didn't listen and called LEARN!  

I came in with almost no hair on my body other than on my head.  My skin is almost a callus, and I itch ALL THE TIME!!!   Since being in LEARN, I have been to a different Vet who said that we can for sure get me feeling better, but we don't know how much, if any, hair will grow back.  I am already doing better.  I still itch, but not like I did before.  I wear a jacket a lot of the time since it's so cold outside, and I don't have any fur to keep me warm.  Boy, am I handsome in it!  I am always happy to see people and love any attention you give me.

I am currently on grain-free food, fish oil, allergy medication and a couple others to get me on the right path to feeling better.  I also get a bath twice a week with special shampoo.  I will be here awhile they tell me (and I am ok with that).  It could be several months until we are able to really get a handle on my issues. 

But I wanted to let you know that I am here, and I will give updates from time to time.  Also, I am hoping there may be some people out there willing to help sponsor me since I will be here awhile, and all the care and trips to the Vet to get me 100% are going to be costly.  If you can help at all, LEARN and I would really appreciate it.  :-)

Happy Holidays and New Year!

Hairy