Update on Oscar, the puppy suffering from severe pyoderma

In the Summer 2009 issue of the Paw Street Journal, we told you about "Oscar," an eight-week-old beagle mix who was found under a trailer and who came to the Kentucky Humane Society suffering from severe pyoderma, a curable, non-contagious inflammatory skin disease, on his face and body.

Adam Tesch met Oscar at summer camp this year, and he immediately fell in love. The Tesch family adopted Oscar shortly afterward. Recently, Adam celebrated his seventh birthday with a party at KHS. Oscar has certainly moved up from the trailer where he started his life -- Adam and his friends arrived at the party in a limo along with Oscar and lots of donations for needy animals still in search of forever homes.

According to the Tesch family, Oscar is a great dog who is doing very well. He goes to doggie daycare and loves playing with a dog friend next door. The family is not sure if Oscar's facial hair will grow back, but they don't mind. They love him just the way he is!