GALLERY OF DOGS
LENNY
Lovable Little LENNY arrived at WFTRM Chicago from Florida. This poor fella was in dire need of rescue and finally his prayers were answered. He was with an elderly woman with dementia and very neglected. His body had been ravaged by fleas and flea bites and was constantly chewing and biting his skin and was raw. Wires are highly allergic to flea saliva. Lenny has had no vet work at all, never been to a vet. He is such a happy and loving little guy who is friendly with everyone and all dogs. He had an initial capstar, and on arrival more buggers were scurrying through his wiry front legs. He got another capstar, then a flea bath, then a Revolution. Nightmare is over and the allergen to flea saliva needs to just work it’s way out of his system which happens fairly quick. His back legs have no hair and the inside and outside were so red, irritated, sores, scabs on his back. His coat is very harsh and wiry and, on the noggin, - tons of tight curls. He is such a sweetie, always greeting with paws on your legs and giving kisses and wanting affection.
LENNY the little Wire Fox boy with the most adorable face and donkey style ears is waiting for his Forever Home. He is 2.5 years old, a sleek build weighing 19 pounds, coarse wiry coat with a new haircut to even out. Lenny adores people, being with you and part of a family. His laid back, affectionate personality is heartwarming. He would enjoy an active lifestyle, runs like a gazelle in the back yard leaping and thrilled at how fast he can run. He runs down the bridge and leaps off the end dismissing the set of 7 stairs. Lenny enjoys going for walks on the leash and exploring different areas. He is a good boy in the house, quiet and well mannered. Very respectful while on the furniture and beds and a great cuddler getting in nice and close and resting his head on your lap. Lenny is friendly with other dogs and has so much fun playing chase and having a good time. He is a true Wire Fox though if he is charged or bullied he may freeze but might pull the gloves off if he feels threatened, mostly vocal. He is intrigued by smells and on the hunt for critters but quickly will refocus on his toy and having fun. While he is so gentle and sweet, a home with small children would be a detriment accidentally letting him out the door. Lenny would love a home where someone did not work full-time and can spend time with him and enjoy the finer things in life. He is so lonely from his isolation received his first 2 years of life and being contained – so unnecessary - crating is not in the playbook for him. He can get scared at night if alone and prefers sleeping with you on the bed or in a doggie bed in the room. He is housetrained, smart and very obedient and only wants to please you – he is a gem. I do think for him, a secure fenced yard would be best for his energy level. Lenny had his Rabies, Distemper and Bordatella vaccinations, Bloodwork panel returned great, Fecal sent out was Negative, Received Drontal Plus worming as he had the fleas, 4dx Heartworm Test Negative, on Revolution, was neutered with absorbable sutures, Cytopoint Injection and micro chipped.
