Karl was found as a stray on the Leech Lake Reservation by
one of Leech Lake Legacy's volunteers. He had been living in the woods for some
time before he decided to jump into the volunteer's car who had been trying for some time to catch Karl. He was transported to
the Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities for vetting, vaxing, and
evaluation. He spent some time at the Animal Humane Society getting lots of
love and pampering and going through their process to get the sweet boy ready
to be placed up for adoption. The vets noticed a mass on his leg and as they
were preparing to get him ready for surgery, he collapsed. This led to further
diagnostics and tests, and we soon learned that Karl has a heart condition.
Leech Lake Legacy made the decision to transfer Karl to a temp foster home with
Sharon and Barbara.
X-rays show a possible enlarged heart, but that may be just
a reflection of how full of love and affection he is. He may also have a megaesophagus, a condition that's managed by having him step on a step stool to eat so that he's
almost upright on his hind legs. He learned that trick in about a minute, which
shows how smart he is, and how much he loves to eat.
He enjoys his toys and will bring every one of them, one by
one, from the toy box in the bedroom until he has them scattered around the
living room. He's an excellent tennis ball catcher, too.
Thank you to the residents of Leech Lake Reservation who
left food out for Karl and worried about him until he was finally brought in
from the cold to begin his new life in the Twin Cities.
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| Karl loves to burrow his head in snow :) |
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| Karl eating in his upright position :) |
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