December 7, 2007 - This is Hero a week after we picked him up from the pound. 

He had just gotten most of his hair shaved and only weighed a little over 20lbs. 

You could feel every bump of his spine and ribs.

 

 

December 23, 2007 - still too skinny, but his spine and ribs are beginning to melt away.

 

 

February 7, 2008 - At this point Hero had finally gained over 30lbs.

 

 

February 27, 2008 - Hero's hair is coming back nicely and

he's starting to build muscles on his legs.

 

 

 

March 26, 2008 - Hero's hair has finally grown back. 

He's also gained more muscle on his shoulders and legs. 

He's nearly 40lbs at the time of this picture.

 

 

April 24, 2008

 

April 26, 2008 - Check out Hero's glossy coat and toned muscles!

 

May 23, 2008

 

August 9, 2008

 

 

November 18, 2008