Introducing the latest addition to the Wentz Family

"Official" annoucement that posted on Facebook & send out in E-mail

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Franklin Zednik Wentz (Zed for short)

Zed was adopted on Sunday, May 2 from the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. “Frank”, as he was known at the shelter, was estimated to be a 10 year old Chihuahua mix. Zed had been at the shelter since the end of February and won Ronalyn’s heart at the Thursday night mobile adoptions at Petco where she has been volunteering.

Zed came to the shelter as a stray (picked up by Animal Control) and was (and still is) in bad shape. He was skinny and missing fur on his ears, belly & tail. We are happy to say that he is on his way to getting his health back. He gained weight at the shelter and we have started to treat his VERY bad yeast infection. With the help of our vet and friend, we are estimating that Zed is about 6 years old and that he probably is more Jack Russell terrier and a Heinz 57 mix than a Chihuahua mix. We are excited to see what he REALLY looks like once the infection is under control – he might look like a totally different dog!

Sister Esa is ok with him. She wishes that he would play with her more than just hang out with her. Zed has already made himself at home and is learning the routine. We are VERY happy to figure out that he was already house broken and knows some commands (sit, stay, lay down, on your bed).

Oh – and yes, he’s named after a hockey player (and former Capitals player).