DRC UPDATE ON MATTHEW-THANK YOU DK MEMBERS!

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

 

Remember our boy Matt?

 

 

He was rescued from a kill shelter in Alabama after being seized in an abuse/neglect case.

 

 

He was so matted to the skin, ( thus his name..) he could barely move. His muscles had atrophied, his skin was severely infected and he had to endure a painful shavedown. He was flea and tick infested, had a severe case of sarcoptic mange and was also suffering from advanced heartworm.

 

 

Thanks to the incredible efforts of too many amazing volunteers to mention, Matt was Doodle Trained to safety and delivered to the loving and determined arms of DRC Carolinas Director Krista Sumlin in North Carolina.

 

 

DRC posted a plea for assistance to our DK family. As always and without fail, our Doodle Kisses family answered our call for help and our prayers. 

 

Thanks to all of you, DRC was able to get Matthew all of the necessary vet care and the life-saving heartworm treatment that he so desperately needed.

 

 

Today he is living the carefree and pampered life of a most beloved member of the Sumlin family in Charlotte North Carolina.

 

 

To all  "DKers" who generously and graciously donated to "Matthews Fund" we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support, and for your friendship.

 

 

FROM DRC CAROLINAS DIRECTOR KRISTA SUMLIN

 

MATTHEW SAYS............."This House Is Clean!.................."

 

Well folks, sorry I have been MIA lately. I have taken a short leave of absence from the rescue to get some private work done. But I am still keeping up with everyone's business and helping a tad when I can. But I should be back in full force in a few months.

I have some knews today that just couldn't wait and I had to share. Matthew received his last phase of his heartworm treatment today. This included a blood test to see if there were any adult heartworms left in his heart.

I am very proud to say that Matthew is clean as a whistle. He is heartworm free and loving life. Matthew couldn't wait to share the news with everyone.

What has Matthew been up to? Well he has very important duties around the house that he takes care of deligently. In the mornings, he insures my safety by going on lizard patrol around the outside brick walls of the house. Making sure that all lizards are doing properly and not imposing upon my daily duties.

And if you think that is a hard days work well I am here to tell you Matthew also works a second shift. In the evenings when it gets dark he then switches to toad patrol. Ensuring the safety and welfare of all those who lives here, Matthew bravely checks for intruding frogs around the house.

What a man. I never felt so safe in my life.

You would not believe from his "before pictures" that he is now 4 pounds OVERWEIGHT. I guess I did a little too good of a job putting weight on Matthew. Now I am having to cut his rations and get him on the treadmill. Unfortunately lizard and frog patrol do not require a cardio workout.

All is well on the farm with regards to everyone else.

 

Just wanted to let you know I am still alive and kickin' and can't wait to be back here in full force and posting everyday and talking to all you folks.

Matthew says, "Have a heart, but don't have worms.........."

Thank you all for your love and support of this great rescue. I am honored to be a part of this family.

 

Krista

 

HERE ARE PICTURES OF MATT TODAY

 

Matthew says: "Life is Good!..even if I DO have a bad haircut . I can pick up 23 radio stations with my tail and it certainly comes in handy when I help momma clean the house. Just call me "Feather Duster" or better yet "Swifter".....Yeah...I like that. "

 

 

Matthew says: " Like my new doo?..Yeah?...Really?.....Well I feel like a darn Pomeranian."

 

 

 

Lizard Patrol on the wellhouse..................Matthew says: "I'm doing my best to be "doodley" and "manly" in spite of the fact that this haircut makes me look like one of the Gabor sisters. Next I'll be wearing a Bob Mackie gown and singing showtunes with Liza."......

 

 

 

Matthew says: "Momma!..I love you!...I'm so grateful that you saved me!....but WHY MOMMA?...Why did that groomer go "clipper happy" on my coif?"

 

 

 

"Thought I saw a lizard!......Probably scared em half to death with my fro.........."

 

 

 

"Oh I am bashful when you call me Lord Fauntleroy......Hey!......Is that a rock I see over yonder that I can crawl under til my hair grows in?......"

 

 

 

 

Matthew says: "Here's a raspberry for you ol' heartworms!......And while I'm at it......Here's one for you too groomer!..........."

 

 

 

In the words of one of Krista's  all time favorite movie characters and one of Krista's all time favorite comics........

 

 

 

 

On behalf of Matthew and all other doodles-in-need ....

 

THANK YOU DK FAMILY!...We couldn't do what we do without you!

 

GIT ER DONE!

 

 

 

 

 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Krista this is truly what "rescue" is all about! I hope that Matthew gets to spend many many many years showing you how much he loves you for truly saving his life! He is a special boy and Krista you are such an incredible person for having the patience to get Matthew through those trying times. I have never been so happy to hear that someone was 4 lbs overweight!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

For some reason, I was thinking about Matthew this week and am so glad to see this post. He looks so good to me and I am very happy to see how well he is doing. Krista, you did a really good thing! Thank you!

[Joy Williams]

Great minds think alike!! I , too, was thinking about Matthew recently and I am so happy to hear how well he is doing. He looks fantastic (even with the "do"!!) and best of all, he looks happy! Thanks so much to you Krista and all the other wonderul folks at DRC!!

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

It is so good to have a progress report on Matt. He looks so wonderful, as has undergone such a transformation in your care. Thank God you, and so many others, were there for him. I wish I could just look into those eyes, and pet him. Maybe a Carolina romp some day :-)

[shelly]

Matthew ~ You look Maaaaar-velous! You have one VERY SPECIAL MOMMY! Can't wait to see new pictures when 'that poof' grows in! But STILL you look truly amazing! Good for you!!!

[Leslie and Halas]

Matthew looks great! He's got a fantastic life ahead of him. And, Matthew, you look really handsome. But if you don't like your haircut, don't worry. It will grow out before you know it. Then you'll look manly enough to scare the lizards and toads.

[Laura & Chewie]

What an absolutely wonderful, heartwarming post! Hooray for Matthew and hooray for everyone who has helped him along the path to good health and a loving fur-ever home.

[Rose]

You look very handsome Matthew! I'm very happy to hear your good news! :-)

[Donna K & Quincy]

Hey Matthew you look fantastic. You cross my mind often and I wondered how you were doing. It was such a treat to sign on to DK this morning and see you there. DRC you rock. Krista it makes my heart feel good to see what you have done for Matthew. Matthew we wish you many happy years of lizzard and frog patrol and don't worry about the hair cut you look fabulous. Take care.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

What a wonderful update. Matthew's story really is inspirational. Look at what a wonderful, beautiful dood he is!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I wasn't a member of DK when Matthew's journey to wholeness began but from your photos I can see that he was a diamond in the rough who is now shining brightly! Thanks for sharing his and your story-you just made my day!!

[Camilla and Darwin]

I am so glad to get an update on Matt, as I to was wondering about him recently. He looks gorgeous, despite the silly cut. And what a noble brave doodle to patrol for lizards and frogs. Truly commendable. LOL! Krista, you are amazing!