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[KYRIE]

KYRIE


June 20, 2005
When PAW was asked by the shelter to evaluate a Pomeranian they hoped we would take into our group, we saw little Kyrie sitting on a towel in a cage on the cement floor of the local animal shelter. She looked pretty pathetic, but there was nothing wrong with those sparkling eyes that gazed so endearingly. However, when Kyrie went to stand up, she struggled to raise herself on her hind legs. Even her front legs are bowed somewhat but they appear to be stronger. PAW agreed to take in this little waif, and in spite of everything, she is a most sweet and loveable 7-10 year old spayed female Pomeranian who loves to sit on your lap quietly and go for short (very short) walks. Kyrie's hind legs were x-rayed and the veterinarian determined that her issues are due to a genetic deformity. We are pursuing an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon to determine if it is in her best interest to have surgery on her legs. Kyrie also needs to have a dental cleaning to remove the severe tarter on her teeth and thereby making her gums healthier. Her blood tests were good, so she is a healthy little dog and hopefully will be a good candidate for both the dental and leg surgeries that she needs. Kyrie is house trained and crate trained and is a wonderful quiet, yet spunky, happy, companion with a too sweet personality that grabs at your heart. She also gets along with other dogs in her foster home and loves to go for rides in the car. She will definately make a wonderful addition to any family.

July 18, 2005
Update: On June 30, surgery was performed on Kyrie's left knee. The surgery went very well and the doctor was pleased at the outcome. She is doing wonderfully well and has the straight knee and leg that she is supposed to have. At home, she is carried out to the grass and back to avoid unnecessary walking, and she went back for her 2-week checkup on July 18. The doctor put on a new bandage, and she is now home again. Kyrie will have two more visits. One will be an x-ray to see how things are progressing and then she will be able to have the bandage taken off. Even when the bandages are taken off, she will have to take it easy for some time afterward - no jumping - and gently ease back into her normal routine of walking and playing.

November 6, 2005
Update: Little Miss Kyrie's surgeries on both hind legs are complete. What a different Pomeranian, even after her first surgery! Within one week, she was walking on the first corrected leg and so happy. Her personality blossomed as soon as she had one leg that held her body, even though it was still in a leg bandage. Kyrie is now available for adoption and wants to have a fenced yard so she can show off her strutting around. She still needs cage rest and no jumping or running for awhile to allow full recovery, but she enjoys walking around. We have to curb that irresistible urge to run and play with her housemates. Kyrie has had a dental cleaning and now needs someone to keep her teeth brushed once daily. She will also need to have an x-ray of her legs annually to ensure that everything remains intact. If you have that home for Kyrie with a fenced yard and lots of love to give, you may be the home she has been looking for.
UPDATED- April 24, 2006 Kyrie has experienced higher than normal liver values and will be on a maintenance of special diet (LD), Sam-e supplement and will require bloodwork every three months. Her special care (medications and food) will cost approximately $130 a month, and her bloodwork every 3 months will cost about $360 a year. If you can budget it, she is worth it! She is a bouncy, expressive and happy little Pomeranian who is looking for that special home.

For more information on Kyrie, or any of the other wonderful PAW dogs, contact us at DOGS@paw-rescue.org

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Dog Adoptions Co-ordinators
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Last updated 24 April 2006