GALLERY OF DOGS
WILLIAM POWELL
Meet the Wonderful Mr. William Powell, but all his friends call him Billie. He is one of the recent Silver Screen Rescues that arrived at WFTRM Chicago. To say he is handsome is an understatement, he is magnificent. After spending his 4 years in a metal crate outside at the hands of his breeder, he is free and soaking up every second of every day. He stares at you with his movie star face, wants to crawl up on your lap while lounging and follows me around like a loyal companion. Billie weighs 19 pounds, has a nice solid frame, wiry harsh coat and carries himself with confidence. He rides in the car well, does do some drooling but seems to enjoy going on an adventure. He does great on a leash and good for the groomer – they loved him. Billie recently discovered what toys are and is having so much fun inside and out in the yard. He always has a smile on his face and a little sparkle in his eyes thinking of what he can do next. He has a thing for blankets, taking them off the bed and scrumping them up in a ball. Billie went to the vet and he is Neutered, Rabies, Distemper & Bordatella Vaccinations, Heartworm Tested Negative, Bloodwork Panel, Dental Cleaning, Wormed, on Revolution and Microchipped. During his exam the vet noticed a heart murmur estimated around Grade 2-3. The travelling cardiologist was scheduled to be at Midwest in 2 days. Billie had an echocardiogram with digital radiographs & radiologist report. Unfortunately, with the travelling vets you do not get to consult with the cardiologist and things can be missed as they are reading only what is sent to them. So we scheduled an appointment at MedVet Chicago with Dr. Luethy and to our surprise we were able to get in soon as they had hired several more cardiologists.
BILLIE and I went to MedVet Chicago on Tuesday, September 16 and saw Dr. Luethy. He had to have the Echocardiogram performed and was the best boy. Unfortunately, this darling little boy was born with a malformed heart. He has the VSD which is a small hole between two chambers and defects in several of his valves – all of which create his murmur and mild stenosis. Billie will not need any medications or intervention. According to Dr. Luethy . . . “While multiple congenital cardia defects are present, the defects are all mild in severity and are unlikely to significantly impact length or quality of life. Mild restrictions in strenuous aerobic physical activity are recommended (no running marathons) but a normal lifestyle is recommended”. Dogs with heart issues tend to tolerate cool and cold temperatures better than high heat. I will have his full report on the Website with his bio and pictures. Billie is such a wonderful boy – he is loving, well behaved, loves your company and following you and so easy to fall in love with. He is having the best time being loved – toys, playing, being outside in the yard. They were smitten with him at MedVet and Dr. Luethy said what a nice little guy he is.
Billie is ready to find his perfect fit and Forever Home. He wonders why everyone else but him. He would love a home where he could be the center of attention, the spoiled child and best friend to his humans. He is such a sweet boy, loving, cuddles, lounges on the deck, helps with the yard work and just happy to be with you and relish the beautiful day. He is quiet, well-mannered and obedient, wants to please and especially wants to move forward with his new lease on life.
JAYNE MANSFIELD
Feast your Eyes on this precious package . . . Welcome JAYNE MANSFIELD to WFTRM Chicago. She is another installment of the Silver Screen Rescue Mission. Jayne is the perfect package, a personality that is sugar coated to the core and only 14.6 pounds. She will sit on my lap so content, delights in being petted and watches the world around her. I could smother her all day with kisses and cuddles and she reciprocates with a smile, happy bounce and enthusiasm to be talked to. Jayne is 2.5 years old and is friendly with everyone, well-behaved and mannered at home or wherever you take her. A very smart girl who only wants to please you and for you to love her and be kind. I even get these soft kisses that are priceless. Excellent for her bath and spa day, brushing and fluffing. Jayne is bunking with Billie who is completely smitten with her. They play and chase in the yard and she leaps around like a bunny. Beautiful harsh coat and eyelashes that are to die for. She so deserves the best home - which would be a very lucky home - to pamper and love on this adorable little Wire Fox girl. Like the others she will need training all around as these dogs were caged continually. Getting used to car rides as being a fun outing is on the list as they all drool in the car. A place where someone was home more often than not and has the time to spend with her. Jayne has been to the vet and had her Spay Surgery with absorbable sutures, Bloodwork Panel, Heartworm Test negative, on Simparica Trio, Rabies, Distemper & Bordatella Vaccinations and is microchipped.