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 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 can be a live wire, very busy and active with the ability to jump very high and climb. He is 2.5 years old and weighs 19 pounds. He is a good boy in the house, quiet and well mannered. He does love to be with you and part of the family, lounging and hanging out. Unfortunately, at Rescue there are other dogs here and two who have grumpy temperaments, so we use gates. No problem says Lenny – I will jump right over. After putting a bag outside I came in to find him running from the back of the house with 5 dogs chasing him and he was in his glory, in the lead with a huge grin. Always a smile on his face – just a happy go lucky little boy. When in the yard he is on the lookout for critters or following Fabio. He found the beginnings of a hole being dug under the barn and he was trying to make it bigger and see who it was. He did give me a scare the morning we were going to the vet for his surgery. He was on the deck and managed to leap over the railing which is 3 foot and take off but thank heavens he came back. I am sure he was looking for me and see where I went. He will require a taller secure fenced yard or leash walking which he seems to enjoy very much. A home where someone did not work full time and can spend with him. He is so lonely from his isolation received his first 2 years of life. Lenny is pretty good in the car, his friendly demeanor captures everyone’s attention and even met a little girl friend at the vet and gave her kisses. Lenny is a fabulous cuddler and snuggler, getting in close and resting his head on your tummy. He has had his Rabies, Distemper and Bordatella vaccinations, blood work panel returned great, fecal sent out was Negative, 4dx Heartworm Test Negative, is on preventative, was neutered with absorbable sutures and micro chipped. Lenny is a healthy, young Wire Fox Terrier looking to have a family and a wonderful fun filled life and home.
