Chow “fitting in well” in foster home

 

 

      
Chow “fitting in well” in foster home
September 16, 2009
Phoenix, the four-year-old rescued Chow is doing much better in his foster home despite being told he has only weeks or months to live because of cancer. He is fitting in well with his foster family, says the society.

By Katie Strachan
The Oshawa Express

While he may only have a few weeks to live, it appears things for Phoenix are as bright as they can be. The neglected Chow Chow, found wandering in Courtice a few weeks ago, has moved into a family foster home despite test results that showed the four-yearold dog has advanced cancer of the tongue. The foster parents met with Ruby Richards, manager of the Humane Society of Durham Region and Debby Houghton, the investigator who rescued Phoenix, last week.

They were given instructions about his medication and food. The blonde Chow’s foster family informed the humane society that Phoenix had marked every blade of grass in the yard before taking a nap with one of his new foster parents, says the society.“He is fitting in very well and they love him to pieces,” says the society’s website about the family and dog. Phoenix will return to the vet on Thursday for his next checkup. He was diagnosed with inoperable cancer at the University of Guelph’s small animal clinic, where doctors in the Oncology department looked at him.

Phoenix will not be given any radiation or chemotherapy treatments, as his compromised immune system, poor skin and emaciated condition do not make him a good candidate for treatment.“His condition is terminal and we have been told that he may have anywhere from
a few weeks to a few months left,” says the society. The society is still looking for any information, which will lead to the owner(s) of Phoenix.

The reward for information leading to the identity of them is $5,350. All other money donated will go towards his necessary medical costs.
     
 

 

  
     

 
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