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All dogs deserve love regardless of their appearance. Some of them have many deformations that make their appearance unaffordable at first.
This is also the case of Phoneix, a disfigured dog whose story inspired many people to have a better life.
In 2020, a stray dog was found in Collinsville, Oklahoma, and rescued by a woman named Carisa Ducharne. She was shocked by the dog’s condition—he was severely disfigured in the face for an unknown reason.
He was so weak that his bones were visible. The face was completely red.
The dog was named Phoenix, and he was brought to Skiatook Paws & Claws Animal Shelter.
When they shared his story on Facebook, people couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
“We received a ton of criticism for posting Phoenix’s picture,” the shelter wrote. “Many thought we had photoshopped his picture.”
The reason why the dog was in this condition is not yet clear. He seems to have been treated badly.
While investigating his health, the shelter made sure Phoenix felt at home. Despite how he looks, Phoenix was not suffering and enjoyed his new life.
“Phoenix is warm and comfortable; his belly is full, and he is being well cared for,” the vets said. “Even though his appearance may be alarming, the scarring and disfiguration are not indicative of his quality of life.”
The love and support Phoenix has received from the vets and shelter workers completely turned his life around. His story went viral on social media and people were so happy to see that Phoenix got steadily better.
“He’s done nothing but improves every single day,” Carisa told News on 6.
Not only were Phoenix’s spirits high in spite of everything but he also inspired others.
“People with autoimmune diseases or burn victims, or just people anywhere having a hard time have reached out saying he’s inspired them,” Carisa said.
Phoenix got many adoption requests, but it was hard to send him away because his treatment was ongoing and he needed to be cleared by the vets first.
But everyone was hoping for the best, even Phoenix was doing better than anyone could’ve ever imagined.
Sadly, in June 2020, the Skiatook Paws & Claws Animal Rescue delivered some very sad news. In a heartbreaking Instagram post, they bid farewell to Phoneix.
“Last night, at around 5 pm, we let Phe go.
His exit was peaceful. He was surrounded by people who adored him and his mom and sisters held him close. Phoenix had found his person in Dr. Gena, and she could not have adored him more if she tried. Her heart was his and his heart was hers.
All any dog wants is to find their person, and he was one of the lucky ones who did. He held on as long as he could, not for himself, but for her and her girls. He was exhausted, and let them know it was time to go.”
