Matt's Story and Pictures
As with Angel his brother, Matt came in with no name and he had been living in a
dirt pen for his whole 8-10 month life. These non caring people were not even sure
of his age or sex. They had not bothered to name him. He was infested with both
fleas and ticks. His coat was hard knots to the skin. Oh, but he was so happy to
see a person! He is a very loving sweet boy. His name is now Matt because of all
the mats he had when he came.
When I picked Matt up, he went limp as a rag. He was not used to the
touch of a human hand. He is a very passive boy. We went straight to
Midway Veterinary Hospital in Somerset Ky to be checked out. Dr. Patti
Prather patiently, gently and thoroughly checked him out, did appropriate
blood work, administered flea and tick meds, gave him all his shots,
cleaned his ears and had him stay for his neuter which she performed the
following morning. He was still a mess on the outside though. He was a
very co-operative patient and won hearts even though he looked like a
train wreck!  
Now he got one day to kind of recuperate his surgery
(and he is not a complaining boy) and it was off to be
groomed. He could not have a bath yet because of his
surgery but we could make him more comfortable by
shaving him down at least. We took him to Paw Prints in
Somerset to Barb Enyeart. Barb works extensively with
rescues to let these kids put their best paw forward. This
sweet lady worked some magic on this boy! What came
out when she was done was a very beautiful Phantom
Poodle. Thank you Barb for the magic you do! See
pictures below of this baby....
Before showing Matt's final condition, I'd like to acknowledge our wonderful vets at Midway
Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Bruce Jasper and all the vets there have given of their time, even at
night and on Sundays to help us to care for our rescues. They manage to put up with me when
I am worried and at my worst and still do it with a smile and a word of encouragement. These
caring vets do their best to see that the rescues we bring to them as such a mess come to you
the adoptive family as healthy as they can be made. Without the kind and loving care, and the
help of the vets and the staff at Midway Veterinary Hospital we could not save these wonderful
dogs. I'd like to publicly thank you each and every one for all your wonderful work.
Are you ready to meet Matt?
Here he is..............