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Touching Lives

-Updates on Stories from the Summer PAW STREET JOURNAL-

In May, a five-month-old American bulldog named “Dexter” was surrendered to the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) with a badly broken jaw. After being examined by the KHS veterinary team, it was determined that Dexter would have to undergo surgery to wire the fragments of his jaw together, an injury possibly caused by severe abuse, such as a swift kick or strike by a baseball bat.

It was at about this time, while the young dog was beginning his long road to recovery, when Suzanne Dodson, a WDJX account representative, heard about Dexter’s story. When she shared the heartfelt story with her co-workers hoping to find the puppy a home, Radio One employee Eric Fow instantly fell in love with Dexter upon seeing his photos and knew he had to join his family.

For the next six weeks Eric visited Dexter every couple of days and watched as the dog regained his strength. Once Dexter was healthy enough and almost done healing, Eric and Andrea adopted the lively pup and took him home.

Now Dexter shares a household with the Fow's and his two new best friends -- a boxer named "Tyson" and a beagle/Labrador retriever mix named "Tanner." Like any dog, he loves sleeping and playing outside with sticks.

“He’ll chew on anything he can get his mouth on,” Eric said. “He’s been doing great. He plays with our other dogs and he eats like a horse.”

Eric said that Dexter has taught him that no matter what has happened in your past, with enough love and attention, you can overcome anything.

“He’s very playful and loving,” he said. “He’s very loyal.”

Congratulations to Dexter and his new loving family!

On a warm day in May, “Benson,” a stray five-year-old beagle, was discovered on a roadside in La Grange, Ky., disoriented with an injured limb. Although a kind resident brought the canine to KHS for medical attention, the KHS rescue and veterinary teams were unable to save Benson’s right front leg. It was amputated in late May due to extensive nerve damage.

Despite his life-changing injury, Benson recovered and adjusted to life as a three-legged dog. He was placed for adoption at a KHS Feeders Supply adoption site. On June 21 Benson, now named “Gob,” was adopted by Jesse and Lesley Mullnix, who say the sweet dog has adjusted easily to both their home and his life with only three legs.

Lesley said Gob’s disability never bothered her. “I don’t know if I even noticed his injury at first,” she said. “I just loved him.”

The only obstacle Gob has had to face in his new home is going up and down stairs. Although he occasionally has a little trouble, Lesley said he always eventually makes it.

“He can do anything,” she said. “The first night he just hopped up in bed with us and he was home.”

Gob has also been enjoying time with the Mullnix’s other pet Dudley, a hairless cat, whom he loves to steal cat food from.

“They like each other but they stay out of each other’s way,” she said. “Dudley has company now, which makes it a little more calm.”

Overall, Lesley thought the adoption and Gob’s recovery went very smoothly, and the Mullnix’s are happy to have the new addition to their family.

“He’s just a real sweet snuggle monster,” she said. “He kind of makes me feel complete.”

KHS wishes all the best for Benson and his new family!

“Bippity," "Boppity" and "Boo," three six-week-old Siamese kittens were abandoned at the KHS main campus in early June. All three suffered from malnourishment, uppy respiratory infections, eye infections and worms.

KHS staff immediately placed the siblings in foster care with a dedicated volunteer, where they received daily medication for their infections, as well as proper nutrition and care and plenty of love. They quickly began to regain their strength, becoming playful and active like any typical kitten.

After a few weeks in foster care, Bippity, Boppity and Boo were placed up for adoption and all joined loving families in late July!





Look for updates on other rescue stories in upcoming KENNEL CHRONICLES issues!