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Polo is doing great, he has just been to the Vet and now weighs in at 75 pounds! This is a gain of 12 lbs from his first visit 2 months ago in May/09 - and probably a total improvement of 17 lbs. He is so gentle and loving, considering the hell he’s been through it’s hard to believe he is as “normal” as he is. Polo loves to eat his very special rawish meal/vegetables diet but I think I will have to be a little careful, despite getting lots of exercise he has got a bit of a pot belly now. (Note from April - I confess he gets a little cat food treat from me every morning before Chris wakes up. It's our special moment - then Polo goes back to bed.) However, he also is growing strong muscles after years of being locked up in prison; he’s getting stronger all the time. Polo’s favorite activity is his off-leash walks with his half brother Leo and his new adoptive Aunt Pippa, our Lab/Chesapeake cross. (Note from April - Pippa is a 'cross' cross and has to keep the Big Beaucy Boys in line - stop them from stealing cat food and things! Polo can snag a steak faster than anything I've ever seen. Both dogs are very tall when they stand up. I know that because I've seen them do it to reach things off the kitchen counter!) Recently Polo has discovered swimming and he is a very good swimmer (much better than Leo who tries to walk on water unsuccessfully). He joins me swimming out into the river. Thanks Jennifer and all the crew at the SPCA; Polo is a now a very happy dog, living a normal life now because you guys rescued him from a foul place. April and I love him very much despite the extra vacuuming required and being thigh deep in dogs now! (It's true - there's a LOT of extra vacuuming. Don't tell him, but it's worth it to see Chris and his pack go out the door for a swim - everyone off leash and eager - free and healthy and happy and tails wagging. Not bad considering that they didn't know how to wag their tails such a short time ago. You did a wonderful job matching dogs and owner and we're ALL very grateful, even Pippa. Ok, maybe not the cat.)
Sadly, Polo has passed away and is now remembered on our Rainbow Bridge page. Our thoughts and prayers are with Polo's family.
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