Richter was facing certain death at a public animal shelter because he exhibited fear in his shelter cage.  All too often this is interpreted as unsocial behavior by individuals who are not experienced with shepherds.  The truth was that being in a cold, damp cage, surrounded by strange people and barking dogs frightened Richter and made him hide at the back of his cement cell.  When the shelter advised us that Richter was being considered for euthanasia, we rushed in to save this incredible creature's life.  We know that he would do the same if his special person was in danger.

March 1, 2004:

Can you help Richter?  Recently, we rushed this boy to an animal emergency hospital when we saw that he was straining and in pain.  Our vet removed a suspicious mass that was bigger than a cantaloupe from Richter's abdomen during a VERY long surgery.  We have sent the tissue to the lab to get an analysis, but meanwhile, Richter's surgery bill remains unpaid.  Can you help us to raise the funds to pay for the surgery that undoubtedly saved his life?  Please click here to make a donation to Richter's medical fund.

We'll post an update once we know what the biopsy reveals.  Please think good thoughts for this big, beautiful boy!

Richter is at a vet office.  If you are interested in meeting him, please click on the button below and fill out our online adoption application, or email mdalescomm@aol.com for more information.