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| This is Luke |
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| Beautiful, isn't he? |
The atrocities by humans on our animal companions breaks my heart… read about this sweet & gentle soul, in the story below (we can only guess at what he’s been through & will never know the cause of sad pain in his eyes) only knowing that he will be happy & safe with a loving family gives me hope for humanity and warms my heart… bless you my furry friends, take care. paula
Many times as a rescuer, you are at the shelter and by chance, you get the story of a dog who is turned in by his owner, or the details of where a dog was found and what his or her story is…However, most times they are nameless animals, with only an intake ID number, where we can only guess and speculate about their past.
But meet Luke.
This one photo of him tells the story of a thousand words.
The story of heartache, despair, abuse and neglect.
His ears have been completely chopped off, he has scars all over his face and neck. He is just so scared.
He was due to be euthanized today, but Linda, a shelter volunteer has begged for a few more days for him. The shelter does not have his picture on their website, so he is like a ghost in the shelter with no chance of being saved. But this is chance, here he is, let’s tell him that he is not forgotten, that he has a future, and that we think he is beautiful!
His heart wrenching past has not broken his spirit. He is the most beautiful soul ever. He is full of love. Has lots of scars, no ears at all. His back legs look a little weak. He is very thin and he is about 7 years old.
Tonight he was laying on the cold concrete floor so Linda gave him a bed and blanket and he curled up in ball and wagged his tail at her. There is another Downey volunteer that is willing to pay for food and medical for him.
He needs a rescue with a foster to take him IMMEDIATELY or he WILL DIE without ever knowing the simple pleasure of a family.
Please, I am on my knees begging for mercy for this angel, who has never know love, goodness or kindness till he was blessed and embraced by Linda and other dedicated Downey Volunteers who are fighting for him.
Despite his past, he is full of forgiveness and love, and this is one dog that deserves to live out his life surrounded by the love of a family that cherishes him.
As my young son Wyatt says, Luke needs a collar with a name tag so that he knows he is safe and has a family who loves him.
Who can give him this beautiful, priceless gift???
Animal ID# A4183774
Kennel# 115
Downey Shelter
Downey Shelter
| 11258 S. Garfield Ave. Downey, CA 90242 (562) 940-6898 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Leegie Parker
Update on Phoenix (aka Luke)!
I have to say that I have been doing rescue for quite a number of years and I have to say Phoenix is one of the very special ones that takes a part of your heart and settles right in. Phoenix's face tells a story of trauma and violence and yet he stands tall regal and proud. He is wise way beyond his years and has lived a life that few of us can even imagine.
The very good news is that he is safe now and will never know abuse again. He was most certainly used as a bait dog and bears the typical scars from that disgusting sport. His ears were cut off by an inexperienced hand and left to heal on their own. The scar tissue has built up from the years of attacks. Our wonderful vet (Dr. Wheaton, Alicia Pet Care Center) feels that some of his wounds are as young as 3 weeks old, so he was very recently being used as bait. He is suffering from ear canal infections, skin infection, flea dermatitis, emaciation and arthritis.....just to name a few of his ailments.....but with good vet care, love and affection his medical issues will be solved.
On to a more positive note, Phoenix is AMAZING. My toddler daughter hugged him and gave him loves and told him we would heal his booboos. Phoenix cuddled with an orphan kitten and made friends with a bouncy terrier pup. There is no other word to describe him, except amazing!
I just want to update you all and say a big thanks to Linda and Leegie who made his plight known. If it hadn't been for them, we would not have known he existed. He would have been euthanized at the shelter and his pain and suffering would have been for not. We feel fortunate to be able to help impact the rest of his life and find him his happy-ever-after.
Thanks to all who had a hand in his rescue!
So many have asked for donation info, so I will include that here:
Paypal: admin@coastalgsr.org
Mail: PO Box 50726, Irvine, CA 92619
Web: www.coastalgsr.org
Phoenix will also be on the 10pm news on KTLA. Check him out!
I have to say that I have been doing rescue for quite a number of years and I have to say Phoenix is one of the very special ones that takes a part of your heart and settles right in. Phoenix's face tells a story of trauma and violence and yet he stands tall regal and proud. He is wise way beyond his years and has lived a life that few of us can even imagine.
The very good news is that he is safe now and will never know abuse again. He was most certainly used as a bait dog and bears the typical scars from that disgusting sport. His ears were cut off by an inexperienced hand and left to heal on their own. The scar tissue has built up from the years of attacks. Our wonderful vet (Dr. Wheaton, Alicia Pet Care Center) feels that some of his wounds are as young as 3 weeks old, so he was very recently being used as bait. He is suffering from ear canal infections, skin infection, flea dermatitis, emaciation and arthritis.....just to name a few of his ailments.....but with good vet care, love and affection his medical issues will be solved.
On to a more positive note, Phoenix is AMAZING. My toddler daughter hugged him and gave him loves and told him we would heal his booboos. Phoenix cuddled with an orphan kitten and made friends with a bouncy terrier pup. There is no other word to describe him, except amazing!
I just want to update you all and say a big thanks to Linda and Leegie who made his plight known. If it hadn't been for them, we would not have known he existed. He would have been euthanized at the shelter and his pain and suffering would have been for not. We feel fortunate to be able to help impact the rest of his life and find him his happy-ever-after.
Thanks to all who had a hand in his rescue!
So many have asked for donation info, so I will include that here:
Paypal: admin@coastalgsr.org
Mail: PO Box 50726, Irvine, CA 92619
Web: www.coastalgsr.org
Phoenix will also be on the 10pm news on KTLA. Check him out!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Norton
Tiffany Norton
tiffanycgsr@sbcglobal.net
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue
Dedicated to giving German Shepherds a Second Chance
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue
Dedicated to giving German Shepherds a Second Chance
Thank you for caring about Phoenix! The outpouring of compassion and support has been simply amazing. We know there are so many animal lovers amongst us, but some days it is hard to see that with the never ending number of animals in need. It has been so heartwarming to see a community (LA/OC) rally around this one dog whose face tells a story of years of abuse.....and it is even more gratifying to see the extended rescue community--as far wide as NY--pulling for Phoenix! Amazing!
Phoenix is doing great and continues to amazes us with his spirit and grace. He is wise beyond his years and could teach us all a lesson on forgiveness and mercy, as he holds no grudges for the violence that was committed upon him. He is gentle and respectful and cuddles with even the smallest of animals.
Due to the overwhelming response and emails, we want to make sure that everyone who cares is kept in the loop on Phoenix' progress. With that in mind, we have created a blog to post pictures and updates as his journey progresses. We have just started the blog, but please follow it and keep in touch.
The link to the blog is: http://followphoenix.blogspot.com/
If you were interested in adopting Phoenix, we ask that you fill out our online application at www.coastalgsr.org.
If you have filled out an application to adopt Phoenix, we will be making our way through them and contacting you. Phoenix does have a meeting with a potential adopter (someone who knew of his plight while on death row at the shelter) on Friday, so we will update all after that meeting. I would encourage all of you to look at our many wonderful dogs looking for homes. Many have very sad, compelling stories and have waited many months for a home of their own. Perhaps Phoenix' story will help save more lives and bring rescuing an animal to the forefront.
If you are interested in helping with his medical care, we greatly appreciate your generosity!
Our info as follows:
Paypal: admin@coastalgsr.org
Mail: Coastal GS Rescue, PO Box 50726, Irvine, CA 92619
Credit Card: click this link
If Phoenix' story has compelled you to volunteer or foster, we would love to talk with you about joining our team and fulfilling our mission to save homeless, abused, neglected German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes. More information on volunteering: http://www.coastalgsr.org/GSRescueApplication_volunteer.htm
Thank you again for your kindness and compassion. We could not save the critical lives -just like Phoenix- without people just like you caring and supporting us and our efforts.
Phoenix is doing great and continues to amazes us with his spirit and grace. He is wise beyond his years and could teach us all a lesson on forgiveness and mercy, as he holds no grudges for the violence that was committed upon him. He is gentle and respectful and cuddles with even the smallest of animals.
Due to the overwhelming response and emails, we want to make sure that everyone who cares is kept in the loop on Phoenix' progress. With that in mind, we have created a blog to post pictures and updates as his journey progresses. We have just started the blog, but please follow it and keep in touch.
The link to the blog is: http://followphoenix.blogspot.com/
If you were interested in adopting Phoenix, we ask that you fill out our online application at www.coastalgsr.org.
If you have filled out an application to adopt Phoenix, we will be making our way through them and contacting you. Phoenix does have a meeting with a potential adopter (someone who knew of his plight while on death row at the shelter) on Friday, so we will update all after that meeting. I would encourage all of you to look at our many wonderful dogs looking for homes. Many have very sad, compelling stories and have waited many months for a home of their own. Perhaps Phoenix' story will help save more lives and bring rescuing an animal to the forefront.
If you are interested in helping with his medical care, we greatly appreciate your generosity!
Our info as follows:
Paypal: admin@coastalgsr.org
Mail: Coastal GS Rescue, PO Box 50726, Irvine, CA 92619
Credit Card: click this link
If Phoenix' story has compelled you to volunteer or foster, we would love to talk with you about joining our team and fulfilling our mission to save homeless, abused, neglected German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes. More information on volunteering: http://www.coastalgsr.org/GSRescueApplication_volunteer.htm
Thank you again for your kindness and compassion. We could not save the critical lives -just like Phoenix- without people just like you caring and supporting us and our efforts.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Norton
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue
Dedicated to giving German Shepherds a Second Chance
Tiffany Norton
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue
Dedicated to giving German Shepherds a Second Chance
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