Otis had been a stray in a neighborhood for sometime — hanging around hoping someone would feed him. Then he disappeared for a week and returned in horrific condition (some of you may remember his “before” photos). Someone finally took him to the local shelter and they immediately contacted us. One of our nicest volunteers dropped everything to go get him and took him to one of our vets. Otis was very malnourished weighing only 58 pounds. He had a skin infection which was probably brought on by his condition, and he also had heartworms. With everyone’s help we raised the $2,400 for Otis’s medical treatment and well, the picture says it all- Otis is now one happy, healthy, and quite handsome, golden boy. Otis’s foster family was there for Otis through thick and thin. They gave him all the love and care he needed to get him back on his paws. Mom and dad are adopting a baby from China this summer so they had no intention of adopting another dog, but Otis is an irresistible guy. He worked his way into their hearts and wouldn’t let go. In the end, mom and dad couldn’t say goodbye, Otis is part of the family and so they have gone through with the adoption. Otis loves to sit out on the front yard with his golden brother and buddy, Cosmo, while mom and dad sit out on the front porch and socialize with neighbors. He has stolen the hearts of the neighbors as well. The whole neighborhood has offered to dog sit for Otis while mom and dad are in China. Another happy ending for a well deserving golden!!