GIMLY is a true rescue survivor. He was in a high kill shelter in Northern California and had been there 14days, unwanted. Such a sad sight. I was combing the internet for sites with adoptable dogs and when I first saw his picture I fell in love. It didn’t take long for me to pick up the phone and contact the shelter.
A representative from the shelter informed me that he was very old, very sick and they were going to put him down. The shelter rep said he was obviously not worth saving. The little furry baby was on Death Row… and for what? Being old… being sick? I have made it my mission to see that all Poms get rescued in my area… and this guy was going to get rescued. I personally couldn’t pick him up but I made arrangements with a friend to get him out of there ASAP!
My friend Lisa cried all the way home. Poor Gimly was a mess and she didn’t want me to see the condition he was in… it was a pretty grave site. He had no hair except for his head and legs. To top it off he was nothing but skin, no hair and bones… you could see his skeleton and almost every bone in it. It looked as though someone stretched pink cellophane over his bones and he was covered over his entire body in a black goo. It was later determined he was covered in motor oil. I thought I rescued him from a shelter not an auto mechanics garage. Really? Motor oil? I still stunned every time I think about it.
We got him home and cleaned him up and the next day took him to the Vet. To our surprise the Vet told us that he was very “young” but a very sick little guy. The doctor told us not to expect much because he didn’t believe he would live out the week. His little body was poisoned from the motor oil and his liver and kidneys shut down. His blood was full of poison and infections ravaged his body… but still this little guy had so much hope in his eyes… his eyes told the whole story, “just give me some attention and little love and I make you proud”.
I looked at him, all one pound of him, lying there poisoned, full of infections and an outlook at best that was bleak and decided that little Gimly was going to live and that he was going to get the help he needed. It was a struggle don’t get me wrong. We lived week to week with Gim. Sometimes his condition didn’t improve or actually worsened and worry set in. Slowly, ever so slowly he would gain an ounce and we celebrated like it was the Forth of July. It took Gimly over six months to gain two pounds and some hair. We thought the ordeal was over and he was heading for a full recovery when he suffered a setback and broke out into horrific sores, bleeding day and night. It was torture to watch his tiny body fight off this horror. Yet, my tiny frail boy took it like a champ and kept fighting… and fighting. It was an amazing display of courage.
So despite all the heartache, infections and motor oil poisoning, this little champ has survived and weighs in at a very svelt 4 pounds. He has improved beyond our wildest expectations. He has had only one setback that happened about 8 months ago but since then, nothing else. He a little miracle.
It just so happened I was in a terrible accident and was laid up in ICU… Gimly was allowed to stay with me at the hospital and keep me company. He was a great companion. I know I healed faster because he was there. Now he travels with me and my other rescue poms and has become the face and spokesPom for our rescue Pom E Ranch, Hespersus, CO.
Gimly is now three and a half years old, he loves children and adults and is very gracious with other dogs. He is our heart. For the Gimlys and the rest of the Poms without forever homes… we will continue to rescue. He, however… is one in a million. Even the vet says he’s a miracle. Yea, we think so too… so we gave him his own Fan Page at: https://www.facebook.com/GimlyTheRaggamuffinPommie
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I LOVE THIS STORY! He’s beautiful and such a treasure for you to have adopted. You have a wonderful heart and I’m so glad that Gimly found you.
You are a hero to Gimly and all people who own one. My little girl is a Pom/poo, Izzabella. She has been one of my faithful children for 8 yrs, I got her to be my Male Jack Russell/Chiauhua mix’s friend. She was a pound when I brought her home. She was part of a litter of 5 and when I picked her up she was covered in fleas and flea dirt…….I took her and one of her brothers home. My neighbor took her brother and I have Izzy. She and Felini are my kids since I never had any. I have been very lucky to have 2 healthy dogs who I love with all of my heart.
I am sure Gimly will be very happy now…..<3
Your story made me cry with happy tears, I look at Gim and he looks like my Spikey. Thank God for people like you, if I had money I would save all Poms and animals in the world. Thank you for being so kind and saving this precious hairy angel. God bless you both!
I am so glad you found Gimly and took him in as one of your own. He is a beautiful little guy!!!
I lost my Pom, Tigger, last February on the 26th. It seems like only yesterday. He was 14 years old, could not walk or eat that morning when I got up and I knew it was his time. He was my baby and I miss him so much. I got him from my fiance’ when he was only 8 weeks old, brought him home in a little wicker basket and loved him till he had to leave me.
I want another Pom so bad, but there are none to be had at this time in NY State, I have looked everywhere.
Thank You again for rescuing Gimly, I know he has a wonderful home with you.
I love you
I’m so sorry,one of the kids hit send. I was going to say that I love your site. I have had poms well over 35yrs and can’t imagine my life without them
Love, Love, Love! Huge Pommy Kudos to you and Gimly for not giving up and for your mission to save all the pommies!!!!
THANK You for GIMLYS story!!
I have met this incredible little guy at a dog meet in Vegas.. I have never seen such an incredible little guy. He is so very smart so very sweet and a true rescue survivor/// I love his page he touches something sweet in all of us.. Gimly is a wonderful testament to the dogs that end up in the shelter.. Long LIVE THE GIMLY!!! Thank you for doing his story..
Thank you, thank you. What a wonderful rescue story.
I cried when I read this story I have 5 poms Sheba is 11 Solomon is 10 Princess is 9 and Duchess is 3 and my little Booty is 2 and a really loving little dog he has to lay on my feet or on my lap at all times 3 sleep with me 2 sleep in thier beds cause my bed is really high and where they are so old they can’t get off it but if it wasn’t for my Poms after my husband died of cancer and he really suffered bad so I about went crazy now I live alone with my Poms and I can’t think of the day when any of them die I love them all with all my heart and sole they are my babies……Anita Cooper whtmtlady@hotmail.com and I have no website just facebook and skype ….
whata champ he is for not giving up,he is such a pretty baby and he was so lucky that you saw him on that website when you did and saved him,good for you for doing what you do for these dogs,and I wish I had one of these dogs I have so much love to give them.
I couldn’t help but smile when I looked at that sweet little face. So glad that you were able to save him and thankful that there are people like you who love these little bundles of joy as much as I do. I don’t understand how anyone could mistreat these sweet little bundles of fur.
Hi gimly!Love seeing you and your gang THANK YOU pommom for sharing his story love guys to pieces
That was such a touching story. I’m so happy Gimly is being so well taken care of.
What a heartwarming story of strength, courage & unconditional love! He is adorable!
It is such a sad story but with a happy ending. He is one strong little guy to have fought all he did with every single fiber in his body. He fought because he finally felt what love is. You gave him the will to fight and he returned it to you. He is a special little dog and you have such a kind, loving heart to do what you do. Go Gimly and POM E Ranch!!! Wahoo!
What a beautiful story of what love will do to save a pet. How sad that any place that is suppose to shelter pets would allow a pet to get in that kind of state. God bless you for saving this pom’s life.
So glad you rescued, he is beautiful! So glad he got another second chance at life and that you in a way did too!
soo sorry for this wonderful has passed.she was soo special!
I like you fell in love with Gimly the very first time I saw him on my FB. he is gorgeous. May God Bless You always for the things you do for our furr friends. You are so awesome…
Unbelievable what people do to innocent animals! I’m so thankful for you and your rescue. You truly are a hero and a voice for those who can’t speak ! God bless u and Gimly!
God bless this little guy. I am so glad he found his new home with his owners. I hope he continues to get well and live a happy life. Thanks to all those who love and care about these beautiful little pommys.
I love your story!! It is so sad but so wonderful at the same time!!! I love my little Sophie!! She is just like my child! Thank you for what you do for theses little poms!!
I Just Love this LIL Guy to pieces,and to read his story,only fills my Heart more for him.You’re Very Special LIL Gimly> To Me. <3
You are so wonderful. I have two Pom’s and love them like they are my children. How can any one do such cruel things to these little baby’s. Thank you Thank you
Thank goodness you found each other. God bless you and Gimly.. (fantastic name by the way! x)
God Bless you for taking care of him, He is a sweet little boy.<3
thank God for people like you
he is a fighter bless him always
Thank you!!!!!!
LOVE IT, :)))))
a few yrs or more ago, when my family and I lived in Modesto, CA our poms went missing, We belive they were stolen. My mothers beloved chleo and her pupp, and my sisiters Angel…. Chleo was a black female with only 3 legs, she was missing her front leg. Tonight I had the feeling to search for her on the internet No Luck yet but still hoping. I found your pg and wanted to give you a thumbs up.
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