Name: Lenox - 5 y/o
How long has Lenox been in the family? Summer 2012
Family Members: Ryan
Extended Family: Shannon, Kelly, & Steve Dog Siblings: Olivia, Niko, Bonnie, Mia & Sampson
Profession: Professional Mascot
Location: Braselton, GA.
Nicknames: N/A
5 of the best words/phrases that describe Lenox?
- Friendly
- Loyal
- Gentle
- Kind
- Loveable
What makes Lenox unique? Lenox loves to do Lure Chasing; however, off-course she is the most endearing, love-bug, snuggler!
Ears up!!
Rescue Story: In the summer of 2012, Lenox approached a kind volunteer with Angels Among Us Pet Rescue and she was taken into foster care. My brother and sister-In law learned that Lenox needed a new foster due to her prey drive and love to chase kitties. They immediately offered to relieve the first foster and care for Lenox until she was adopted out.
When I arrived at my brother and sister-In law's house, I was (quite honestly) worried they had taken her in. However, I was educated quickly that the news stories were unfair. I learned that to assume all dogs that looked like her were aggressive/dangerous was simply NOT True! (It was a turning point for me) Lenox was well behaved and became a part of our family quickly. It only took a few adoption events to realize she was meant for me! I rushed home and submitted my application and adopted Lenox. I knew in my heart that Lenox was a special dog.
Many people change the name of their adopted pups - NOT US. Her first foster named her in honor of a dog in Belfast, Ireland (where bully breeds are illegal). Breed Specific Legislation is wrong and the Ireland lawmakers were not giving in easily. Sadly, the innocent Ireland Lennox was put to sleep even though advocates all over the world tried to educate Ireland lawmakers. Another lesson learned for me. I must keep on advocating to prevent those ridiculous laws being implemented here.
Definitely meant to be! Lenox is home!
What is your favorite pastime as a family? Going out for ice cream and Lure chasing. Really just taking her out in public anywhere to let her meet people and have them see she is not a bad dog/breed at all.
What is life like since you rescued Lenox? Great! She is comforting to me. While she is not professionally trained to be a service dog, she is total emotional support for me ; as I have seizures. Lenox is spoiled of course and loving life as well. We are currently working towards applying for her service dog certificatio.
Photographers Note: Ryan chose a beautiful park in Norcross that I had never been to before. It had the most amazing fountain and made a beautiful backdrop for Ryan and Lenox's family photo. Lenox was such a sweet and adorable girl, but it was a hot one that day. We were reaching into the low 90's before 10am. So I felt for her and wanted to move quickly so she wouldn't have to be out in the heat too long. What was really cute, was as the shoot progressed I couldn't get those darn ears to come back up. The photo of her above was the only one where her ears stood up, all the rest it appeared her ears had been lost. (check out her outtakes) She resembled the cutest seal pup like that, but I wanted to be sure we got those cute ears in the air for her website debut!
Ryan mentioned where Lenox's name came from, so I thought I would include a link to one of many articles about Lennox in Belfast, Ireland. RIP sweet boy. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jun/20/lennox-killed-looking-like-pit-bull