Phoenix Jack Russell Terrier Mix Grand Island, NE

Phoenix’s journey since she came to the Good Life, has shown all of us how resilient and strong her spirit is.
She lives with a neurological condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia and spent her first 2 months with us recovering from neglect of the worst kind and days away from the unimaginable. But luckily, we have some pretty amazing vet teams and fosters on our side, that help dogs like her thrive.
Phoenix has been given the all clear from the vets and is now ready to find a REAL forever home! One that will continue to show her nothing but patience and love for not only her ‘special’ physical needs, but the love and reassurance she’ll need to know she’ll never be deprived of anything ever again.
Cerebellar Hypoplasia is a neurological condition that affects her coordination, balance and fine motor skills- but not her quality of life. Phoenix is pretty wobbly on her feet when she first stands up and slick surfaces, but once she’s up - she is off like a rocket! She may need some basic accommodations, like rugs so she feels confident about walking around and help with steps, but she’s pretty lucky to be small and cute!
Phoenix is a middle aged gal, coming in at 6 years old and a Russell Parsons mix. She’s pretty little, but makes up for it with her BIG personality!
She has done well with most of the other dogs that she lives with in foster care, but she will need proper introductions and consistency with building trust. Because of her special needs and maybe her tenacity…… she will need a fenced yard for her safety. Cats and feathered livestock , she has decided are a no, unfortunately. But who needs them anyway!
Her foster mom is a behaviorist, so Phoenix will come with a lifelong friend for support to help guide her future family through some of her quirks that are linked to some of her anxieties.
It's a certainty though, the love Phoenix will bring to her future family's home, will shine brighter than the flames and ashes she rose from.