Dryfus, Miracle Dog

Fire raged through Jeannie’s home in Florida on June 30, 2009, destroying everything and trapping her Great Dane, Dryfus. Jeannie and her children escaped without harm, but Dryfus did not. He suffered lung damage from the smoke and second and third degree burns over nearly 40 percent of his body - wounds that are very hard to recover from.

Dryfus was revived at the scene by firefighters, then rushed to a specialty hospital called BluePearl. With constant attention from the veterinary team, Dryfus underwent the slow and painful process of recovery from his burns. Dryfus refused to give up. Twenty-six days after being admitted to the hospital, Dryfus went home. He continues to thrive today.

Frankie’s Friends, BluePearl Veterinary Partners and all of the veterinarians in charge of his case took care of Dryfus’ bill and made sure he was able to go home to his loving family.

Monty Morris

Monty is an adorable and energetic Italian Greyhound.  He loves a spirited game of fetch with a tennis ball and would do almost anything for a bite of his favorite food, turkey.  Monty is forever grateful to NYC Veterinary Specialists for their perfect repair of his fractured leg.  He is good as new now and hopes his involvement with Frankie's Friends will help other dogs get great medical care.

Korben Swander

Korben is a true comedian with his animated ears and zest for life. His favorite things are his "frizeby" which is code word for any toy, his walks, dragging rugs around the house and licking Dad's face before going to bed. He is quite the lizard catcher too and very proud of it. He always has to bring them inside to show and tell.

Lee Loo Swander

Lee Loo is miss sweet thing. She wouldn't dare sit down on the floor or a piece of furniture if there was a lap available to sit on. It wouldn't even matter whose lap it was. She also has the best internal food clock of any dog out there and does this great dance for her food, as if she hasn't eaten in a year.

Ollie

Ollie Northrup is taking a break from various shenanigans to have his picture taken and to join Frankie's Friends.

Lexie

Hey, Frankie, I just wanted to say "hi" from Syracuse, where all of us dogs and cats and other critters think you are doing nice work! Keep it up.

Woof, woof!

From Lexie Dole

Butchie

Butchie Cardella sends his greetings to all of Frankie's Friends! Keep up the good work, Frankie.

Montague Myles Lake

Montague came to me in the wake of the loss of my beloved whippet George.

As a fairly shy guy, an Italian Greyhound, he abandoned his usual demeanor and attached himself to me, as if he sensed my grief. He has remained my constant shadow, a one-person dog. In short, he has saved me.

Munchkin

Dear Frankie: Have you ever seen anything as cute as this guy?

Rescued in 2004, he and his brother, P-Kitty, have given us love and attention nonstop since they set foot in our house. Perpetually hungry, he nevertheless remains his svelte self. Talkative, friendly, and innocent, Munchkin is a little confused about what species he really is – part cat, part dog, part human, part angel. We are so lucky he adopted us. You do great work, Frankie. Keep it up!

Your four-legged friends, Munchkin, P-Kitty, Gertrude, and Polly