thanks for all your support and input. I have named him Star and have decided to keep him. I can't take a pic because my partner has the camera and is two hours away.

Very Annoying !

I ordered his new collar and leash today. As well as a collar for my other dog. I found one in her size that I liked much better than the one she has now.

I am keeping him crated at night and when I am not home, and I put up a pen in my dining room for him to have extra space when I am home for him to play in and stretch out in during the day.

Right now he is whining like crazy. Ah the joys of new puppy hood.

Oh well, what's a little sleep loss.

I named him star because I believe he will be a star in my life and his own as he learns and grows. It is obvious the more I work with him that he was mistreated so I am going slowly and gently.

I can't wait to get to the vet and find out what he is. the minute I get the camera back I will take a pic and post it.

I'll keep you all updated.