This dog was nicknamed "Coltrain the Starving Hound" by the rescue organization. He was saved from certain starvation along with about ten other dogs. About thirty dogs from the property he was rescued from died. I had to foster him as soon as I saw his name. I love hounds. I brought him home and was in shock as he marked every item of furniture in my home. I didn't give up on the six year old guy, and after two weeks and lots of paper towels, he was house trained. He thrived in my home, adding 15 pounds onto his previously bony frame, and becoming a great companion to us and our dog. I fell in love and adopted him.