By: Eiko’s Mom, Anna Ferguson

Eiko Ferguson Robas is a German Shepherd with beautiful red/black/sable coloring. His parents, Anna Ferguson and Joe Robas of Hot Springs, NC, adopted him from Windy Hill Kennels near Nashville, Tennessee. Since coming into their lives at 8 weeks at 12.7lbs, he’s grown to 52.3 pounds at 5 months and growing every day. His mom swears she can see him grow while he is sleeping!

Eiko loves to chase butterflies and play in the river (see his first YouTube video here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un2rEsCVzCQ), and he especially loves hiking at Max Patch. In his spare time he sleeps and looks cute! He loves Dr. Plankenhorn and Dr. Wootten, and the whole team at AHNA!

Eiko’s future plans include Therapy Dog Training, so that he can work with Mom while she does Therapeutic Yoga. His tricks already include sit, down, roll over, staying and “seeking” – finding a hidden treat somewhere in the woods that he calls his backyard. He recently took his first elevator ride and took it in stride! Eiko loves to play with other dogs and has a sunny, bright, inquisitive personality that is a continual source of joy to his family.

Make sure you don’t miss Eiko’s video! Click here to watch: Eiko plays in the river

Thank you to Eiko’s mom for writing this article and for sending this great video!

My dog Mac was rescued when he was only 3-4 weeks old and was so covered with ticks and fleas that he almost bled to death. He was a determined little guy and with great medical care and love from people who adored him, he made it. He was diagnosed with severe allergies of unknown origin when he was about two and has coped with the itching, allergy testing, assortment of medications and shots ever since. He has torn his cornea twice, yet he just keeps on being wonderful.

Last Thanksgiving, Dr. Duncan diagnosed an inoperable tumor in his right front leg and amputation was the only option. “Miracle Mac”, as all the wonderful AHNA staff now call him, got through the surgery with flying colors and has adapted remarkably well to getting around on three legs. At 14, his sight and hearing are limited and his mobility is awkward, but on his birthday trip to the beach, (complete with new speedo just for the occasion!), he was a show stopper everywhere we went.  Everyone wanted to pet him, find out about the missing limb and talk about how gentle and sweet he was.

Mac, in his 'speedo', on his birthday.

He is truly a miracle and the center of our world.  More thanks than I can possibly express to all of you there at AHNA for your state of the art medical care given in a remarkably loving, compassionate way.  You are the best!!!

By Mac’s owner, Debbie McDowell

Update: We are saddened to say that Mac has now passed on. Mac will be greatly missed by all.