marshall updates
3/15/2026
Marshall is continuing to improve. His paw pads, ears, and eyes are all being actively treated, and he appears much more comfortable in foster care.
He is also far less nippy, which shows he is beginning to feel safer and less defensive as his pain is addressed.
Marshall still has healing ahead of him, but he is moving in the right direction every day.
3/13/2026
Marshall has had some ups and downs, which is expected given the condition he arrived in.
He is still learning to trust and can be a bit cautious, but he is continuing treatment for his painful ears, eyes, and skin issues. As these conditions improve and he begins a healthy diet to safely lose weight, he should start feeling much
3/13/2026
Marshall has had some ups and downs, which is expected given the condition he arrived in.
He is still learning to trust and can be a bit cautious, but he is continuing treatment for his painful ears, eyes, and skin issues. As these conditions improve and he begins a healthy diet to safely lose weight, he should start feeling much better overall.
His eyes are already showing improvement, and with his nails no longer digging into his pads, his mobility continues to get better.
3/11/2026
Marshall returned to his finder for the day while his long-term foster prepared for his arrival.
He will be moving into a dedicated long-term foster home where he can continue healing from his eye, ear, and skin conditions before eventually being neutered.
Marshall still has several veterinary appointments ahead, including addition
3/11/2026
Marshall returned to his finder for the day while his long-term foster prepared for his arrival.
He will be moving into a dedicated long-term foster home where he can continue healing from his eye, ear, and skin conditions before eventually being neutered.
Marshall still has several veterinary appointments ahead, including additional vaccines and continued treatment.
One encouraging sign: he is already walking better now that his nails have been removed from his paw pads.
3/10/2026
We named the dog from Upper Darby Marshall, and he was immediately transported to the vet for evaluation.
Marshall is sadly a clear case of long-term neglect. He arrived with two severely infected ears filled with yeast, which have likely been painful for a very long time. He also suffers from severe dry eye in both eyes, and one
3/10/2026
We named the dog from Upper Darby Marshall, and he was immediately transported to the vet for evaluation.
Marshall is sadly a clear case of long-term neglect. He arrived with two severely infected ears filled with yeast, which have likely been painful for a very long time. He also suffers from severe dry eye in both eyes, and one eye has an ulcer that is causing significant pain and interfering with his blinking and vision.
His nails had grown into his paw pads, making walking extremely painful. The veterinary team had to carefully work to clip and remove them without causing excessive bleeding. His feet have clearly been very sore.
Marshall also has dermatitis and raw, irritated skin in several areas, particularly on his leg, likely from a past flea infestation. In addition, he is very overweight, which only adds further strain to his body.
Tonight he began treatment which includes pain medication, eye antibiotics and drops, ear medication, deworming, bloodwork, and thyroid testing, along with his rabies vaccination.
Marshall will need ongoing care and multiple follow-up appointments as we begin treating the many chronic conditions caused by prolonged neglect. He will also need to wear a cone to prevent further irritation to his eyes and ears.
Despite everything he is dealing with, Marshall has been a good and patient boy, though understandably head shy around his painful ears, eyes, and feet.