Irish Terriers: Jack is Back

In our June 21, 2005 update, we told you about Jumping Jack Flash's injuries and painful recovery. Now for the good news. Jack finished his rehab and was settled into his new and loving home. Last year, he even won a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Award and was the "best dog" at the April 2006 wedding of his new master and mistress. Jack's now a happy dog!

Warning Irish Terrier Owners!

Do Not Let Your Dogs Run Loose!!

(lead story from the June 21, 2005 edition of Irish Terrier News from Redloch Kennel)

Redloch's Jumping Jack Flash - Irish Terrier Champion

This is a cautionary tale that we hope will serve as a warning to all dog owners, whether your pets are show quality Irish Terriers or mixed breeds. This is Redloch's Jumping Jack Flash's story. This photo shows Jack at the Nolan River Kennel Club competition. As you can see in the photo, Jack is a wonderful show quality Irish Terrier. Soon after the photo was taken, Jack went to live with a new owner where he was allowed to roam the owner's open farm. That's when tragedy struck. Most likely, Jack was kicked by a large farm animal. What we know for sure is that he endured a couple of frigid, wet nights outside before his owner found the seriously injured Jack. His injuries, as seen in the x-ray images below, included a broken femur and a dislocated hip.

X-Rays of Jack's Fracture

X-Ray of Jack's Pelvis Reconstruction

X-ray of Jack's Left Lateral Pelvis Reconstruction

Jack's Fracture x-Ray Image (Courtesy of Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center & Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists)

Jack's VD Pelvis X-Ray Image (Courtesy of Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, TX)

Jack's LAT Pelvis X-Ray Image (Courtesy of Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, TX)

Jack's Electro Theraphy As the above X-rays show, repairs have thus far included surgical implant of a steel rod down the center of Jack's femur, a plate with 8 screws holding the broken femur together, and a "toggle" holding the dislocated hip in place with a nylon fishing line.

Jack has finished rehabilitation now. He did workouts on a submerged treadmill at Gulf Coast Vet. Specialists 2 times per week, plus electro treatment and stretching at home twice a day. The rest of his time was spent crated so that he didn't re-injure himself.

Jack in Water Tank Redloch's Jumping Jack Flash

So, these words of warning to all dog owners: If you want to avoid spending the thousands of dollars that surgery and treatment will cost and the heartbreak of seeing your loved pet suffer through medical procedures and a long, painful recovery, please keep your pet safe in your home or fenced backyard. Allowing a pet to run free and out of your sight is just asking for heartbreak!

Jumping Jack Flash - Redloch's Jack is Back!

Jack's Story

Warning Irish Terrier Owners!

Do Not Let Your Dogs Run Loose!!

Redloch Kennel