GALLERY OF DOGS
GEORGIA BOYS
Three Brothers have arrived at WFTRM Chicago, so good for their transport from Marietta, Georgia. Muncie, Chauncy and Stanley born October 17, 2016. They were living in kennels that were strategically placed in a dark home that was in disarray, informed infested with fleas, rats and mold. They were matted to the skin with sticks, leaves and other debris trapped in their felted fur, filthy and full of fleas. Their guardian angel is a supporter of Rescue and lover of the breed who secured the relinquish from the breeder of all the dogs. Rescue is truly a labor of love and the reward is the gratitude of these dogs. They welcomed getting groomed, their sore and irritated skin bathed, and treated for the fleas. All heavy with tapeworms and began their first worming of Drontal Plus. They were taken to a great Rescue oriented animal hospital for their preliminary vet work. Montrose Animal Hospital was awesome working with WFTRM to help the brothers. The dogs have had no vet care in many years, possibly since puppies, so we are starting from scratch. There was a 14-year-old female, so small and emaciated with numerous mammary tumors up both chains, several very large. The vet gave a grim prognosis, and she had to be gently helped to the bridge. She was held, rubbed and loved on during her transition. Dogs that are kept intact are at extreme high risk for cancerous tumors, uterine and prostate which rise as they age. So sad and sorry she did not get to experience but a glimpse of pet life.
This is not an anti-breeder judgement or that all breeders are bad. Life situations change, mental and physical health as we age, money changes and living conditions can spiral out of control. The pedigrees, ribbons, awards and reputation from many years ago are meaningless if you cannot care for the dogs and they are suffering and living in horrendous housing. Fear of exposure to the Club and public fuels secrecy and the dogs are unfortunately just a commodity.
Meet MUNCIE . . . a most handsome and debonair boy that you will simply fall in love with. He is one of the Georgia Wires relinquished from his breeder along with a sister and two brothers. The brothers are at WFTRM Chicago and ready for their new life. He was born October 17, 2016, with nice lineage and will be ten years old next month. Muncie weighs 22 pounds with a muscular sturdy build, a lovely coat that is recovering and growing back thick and coarse. He was shaved down after rescue due to the matting, treated for flea infestation, bathed and given the first worming of Drontal Plus for tapeworms. Muncie is a quiet boy who is not needy and will curl up and sleep on the bed waiting his turn for attention, petting, loving and just being in a human’s company. He is well behaved in the house and not a barker. He is such a sweet soul, wanting to sit close and put his paw on your hand and give kisses. Muncie would benefit from additional leash training, gets excited and at attention when he sees another dog out and about. He has a jaunty gait and prance about him. Loves exploring the yard but also a follower where you go. Kind of a drooler in the car but seemed to enjoy going for a ride. He is eating well and enjoying good food and treats. Muncie has a happy smile on his face and such an incredible, gentle, loving, and good-looking Wire Fox Terrier boy. Due to the lack of socialization and how he was kenneled 24/7 - while he seems calm and best behaved I am not certain whether he would or would not be good living with another dog. The testosterone is still weaning out of his system but have seen a calmer and relaxed Muncie. His AKC name is Just Rewards which seems fitting – his Forever Home will receive just rewards with Muncie in the family.
MUNCIE MEDICAL: Rabies Vaccination, DHLPP Vaccination, Bordatella Vaccination, 4DX Heartworm Test Negative, On Revolution, Cytology on Ears due to Blood in ears on arrival, Mometamax single 30 Day placed in Both Ears, Fecal Sent Out – Negative but wormed for Tapeworms. Canine Influenza Vaccination, Cytopoint Injection for Skin, Home Again Microchip, Anal Glands impacted and Expressed, Neuter Surgery with Absorbable Sutures, Full Blood Work Panel, Urinalysis, Full Dental Cleaning with Radiographs, 3 Extractions for Fractured Teeth. On Carprofen and Clavacillin and will get second Drontal Plus worming September 23rd.
MUNCIE
