Sky

Sky came to rescue when he was ten years old.
Most of his life was spent as a sperm donor for a puppymill.
Sky has fathered about 150 whippet puppies in his lifetime.
When his health started to fail, he was released to whippet rescue.

Sky looked like he was 15 instead of 10.
His spine was roached and he walked very stiff legged.
He whimpered when he walked up steps.
He seemed to just want to sleep and not move around much.
He was grumpy.

Sky checking in at Back on Track with Colleen

X-rays were taken.
He does have some problems in the lumbar sacral area
which is affecting his range of motion in his hips and legs.
Years ago, Sky was hit by a car and kicked by a cow.

Sky began physical therapy at Back on Track Vet Rehab.
He gets a massage and gentle adjustments once a week
along with walking on a treadmill in a water tank.

He is gaining weight and muscle and is much more flexible.
And, he is not so grumpy anymore !

Sky enjoying his physical therapy massage from Dr. Shaw


Sky tells Dr. Shaw "thank you"
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Sky and the water tank treadmill

Sky started out wearing a water vest in the tank.
But he figured out how to cheat and not work so hard.


So, Dr. Shaw created a halter for Sky & now he has to work in the tank.

Laura and the clock on the wall
keep Sky honest in his tread time and speed.

The tank is draining &
Sky walked 17 minutes at one mph.


Laura dries Sky after his big swim


Back Home

Sky hanging out with his son, Scout

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Sky's godmother, Lea Ann.
She brings homemade meals to Sky to fatten him up !
Sky has gained four pounds and has a few more to gain.

Sky has been neutered
and had what is left of his teeth, cleaned.

He is a sweet old boy and enjoys his reserved spot
on the couch at Free Range Whippets.

Sky and one of his many daughters, Puma
Summer 2006

Update: Spring 2006
Sky is a very happy boy.
He plays with his squeaky toys and
loves to join the other whippets on squirrel chases.
He is still on the skinny side but his appetite is good.
He remains flexible and moves with more ease.
Sky turned 11 on May 1, 2006.
Happy Birthday Sky Boy !

Sky chasing a squirrel - Summer 2006

Sky on his SKY BOX
handmade for Sky by Dave Allm

October 2007
Sky is now 12 1/2 and
doing well for a skinny old guy.
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