Here's Buddy!
He's a rescue - Originally a foster dog, but couldn't give him up. Weighed 18 pounds, Liver shutting down from malnutrition (jaundice) Tape Worms, Giardia, (Bever fever parisites) and a Urinary tract infection.
After force feeding him Ground beef, Rice, Peas and carrots for 2 months, I got him up to 22 pounds - At this point, his tail wagged the first time. It was when he first batted at my hand for me to rub his belly when i realized I couldn't give him up!
In case your curious, He's a Noreigion Elkhound-Poodle-Brittnay Spaniel-Greyhound-west highland terrier... MUTT!