Phoenix was found barely alive at Ground Zero in the rubble of the 9/11 attack. She was terrified and would attack anyone who came near her but after a few tries she was finally rescued.
Although Phoenix was one of the few lucky pets who could survive and get rescued after the WTC attack, she suffered the consequences of that horrific day for the rest of her life.
She suffered from chronic asthma, eye and ear damage, and other health problems caused by the explosion and aftermath.
Phoenix was welcomed by a wonderful family that had special needs dogs and cats and she gradually grew less fearful, however, loud noises and thunderstorms always terrified her.
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