marshall updates

4/6/2026

Marshall is still working through a few medical issues, but he’s making steady progress. His eyes continue to need attention, so he’s now on new long-term eye drops to help manage them moving forward. He also still has an ear infection, but his ears were thoroughly cleaned and treated with medication designed to last for the next month. He’ll need to avoid baths until his recheck so everything can properly heal.

On a really positive note, Marshall is down to 24.5 lbs from his previous obese state. Which is an incredible improvement and a big step toward a healthier life. He’s still got a little more to go, and he remains on antifungal treatment for his skin, but overall he’s moving in the right direction and continuing to feel better each day.

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 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.

Marshall has been a good and patient boy, though understandably head shy around his painful ears, eyes, and feet.