PHOENIX Phoenix is a 5 year old Purebred Male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Phoenix was an owner release - the reason given is they did not have enough time for him. We were not prepared, however, for the horrid conditions we found Phoenix in when he was picked up. He had been living in a plastic igloo doghouse. By the look and smell of him he had not seen a groomer or a bath in a VERY long time. He was horribly matted. Phoenix was taken to a vet to be shaved down and examined and we were horrified by what was found, he had large sores, bruises and wounds covering his skin. His ears had been infected so badly and for so long that the ear canals are totally sealed shut, his eyes were infected. He was in truly bad shape. The Veterinarian there described him as being "one of the top 5 abuse cases I have ever seen" It is bad enough when we get dogs in these conditions from shelters or puppymills but when an owner has abused a dog and allowed him to get into such a state it is truly despicable. Phoenix has been shaved down and cleaned up. He has had his shots, tests on his sores and ears to find out what type of bacteria is infecting them, etc. He is on steroids and antibiotics to help bring down the swelling and infection in his ears. The rescue head, Wendy, personally flew to Arizona on 11/23 to pick up Phoenix after a very generous person not only donated the airline ticket but also drove him from CA to AZ to cut a day off the drive to bring him home to Kansas City. Phoenix has now arrived here in KC. Even with all of his problems he is a very sweet boy with loads of personality who just wants to PLAY! His medical problems are many, he underwent surgery on 11/26 to clear his ear canals and it was discovered that both his eardrums have ruptured from the infection so he has some problems with balance. His skin is very red and inflamed with scabs and old infection scars and bleeds very easily as it is very fragile and he also has very bad dandruff due to the skin problems. His entire under and backside is black and oily with infection. Both eyes are infected. Pheeny is on the road to recovery and all of his medical problems will clear up completely with time, medication and a good diet to relieve his allergy symptoms. It may take a bit of time but he will be able to make a 100% recovery from all of these things and become a loving, happy member of a family. I am posting pictures here of Pheeny on the road trip and of the condition he was in. I apologize that they are so graphic and upsetting to some people, The pictures in the red sweater are after the surgery. As you can see he is feeling much better and on the road to recovery. Please check back for updates and for pictures of Pheeny as he recovers and becomes the beautiful Wheaten he truely is. March 14, 2003 - A FOREVER HOME Phoenix has been adopted by Jim Harding of Las Gatos, CA Jim is the gentleman who originally drove Phoenix from California to Arizona when he was coming to Kansas City for veterinary treatment. A bond was formed between these two guys that remained and when Phoenix was well and ready for a home, Jim was first in line. Even after several months seperation, Phoenix knew Jim immediately upon seeing him again and as you can see in the pictures, he just adores his new dad. Congratulations to both Jim and Phoenix!! |
Vicki & Carl Enigk In Honor of Audrey Plowes |
Deb & Ginger |
James Harding |
LuAnn Blackburn |
Elaine Athanasiou |
Magdalena Kruszynka |
Craig Mitchell |
Jamie Balock |
Phyllis Hutton |
Annamaria Callan |
Sarah Taylor |
Charlene Boyle |
Sharon Foss |
In Memory of Katie, Sam & Max |
Jennifre Febre |
Pamela Switzer |
Irene & Krug |
Joan & Kaity |
Hazel the Wheaten |
Linda Becker |
YoYo the Wheaten |
Connie Laudel |
In Memory of our two wonderful Wheatens - Casey & Zeus Joe & Linda Casebolt |