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Dogs Johnny and Phoenix are rising from the ashes of war to find loving forever homes.
Breaking the Chains Animal Rescue (BTC), a U.K.-based animal rescue group, took in both canines after the dogs were injured during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Russia launched its large-scale attack on Ukraine on February 24 - the first major land conflict in Europe in decades.
According to a release from Walkin' Pets - a pet mobility company - rescuers reportedly found Johnny shot by the Russian military and left with his back legs paralyzed. By the time help arrived, the brown and black dog had pulled himself 2 miles by his front legs. Phoenix was hit by an airstrike. The dog lost his back paws in the attack and injured one of his front paws.
Miraculously both dogs survived their severe injuries on their own long enough for BTC, which worked with an animal rescue in Ukraine, to take in the canines. Since welcoming the pups, the group has provided the animals with medical attention, shelter, and loving care.
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After helping the pets heal, it was clear to BTC that the dogs' mobility would benefit from wheelchairs. The group contacted U.S.-based Walkin' Pets to inquire about wheelchairs for the dog duo. Walkin' Pets gladly donated a wheelchair to each pooch to help the canines learn how to walk again and gain more independence.
Johnny and Phoenix took to the wheelchairs quickly. Both dogs are walking again and doing so well that BTC has deemed them ready for adoption.
The rescue group is currently looking for adopters for the pets. Johnny and Phoenix's future pet parents should be prepared to provide extra assistance to the canines as they continue to recover from their injuries and learn to navigate the world with their wheelchairs.
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To learn more about adopting Johnny and Phoenix, and to support BTC's works, visit the rescue group's website.
The Russian attack on Ukraine is an evolving story, with information changing quickly. Follow PEOPLE's complete coverage of the war here, including stories from citizens on the ground and ways to help.
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