Phantom, the abandoned dog left to the mercy of the elements

Meet Phantom the dog that was in the wild for over a year in northwest Iowa
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Phantom's story ignited a never-ending campaign for people to Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog.
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Lee Youde interviewed by television host in an effort to educate the public about the signs of animal abuse.

Phantom to dog that was abandoned near Spencer, Iowa, to brave the elements for almost a year

Phantom's story is one of courage, bravery and survival during one of the worst winter's on record.

This dog is proof of the great gift rescued animals can be to the world. In her new family, dogs are celebrated!

We hope that Phantom's story can speak for the millions of voiceless dogs across the country. Our hope is that our story will improve the quality of life, one dog at a time, as well as put an end to senseless abandonment and death of unwanted pets.

Phantom's recovery from her year long ordeal in the wild is based on building a relationship in her new family via morning walks, playful exercise, clear communication, respect, and lots of love.

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Queen of the road (Local News ~ 07/09/10) Driving south of Spencer on Highway 71, keep your eyes peeled, you just might capture sight of a "furry friend" running alongside your car in the fields. A German shepherd, residing under the bridge across the street from Mark and Robyn Larson's residence, managed to survive the winter and continues to look healthy...	Queen of the road captured (Local News ~ 07/31/10) The queen of the road, known to others as the phantom German shepherd who resided under a bridge on Highway 71 south of Spencer for about a year, has been caught. Despite Dr. Mark Reese -- a local veterinarian's-- concerns, the capture plan was executed smoothly...
Milford shelter helps Phantom find a home (Local News ~ 09/18/10) "Too smart and quick" is the way farm owners south of Spencer described Phantom, a stray German shepherd who spent a year dodging traffic and riding out the tough winter of 2009-10. She became a topic of conversation and an outlet for compassion in rural Spencer -- people would check on the stray as part of their daily commutes to work and back.	October is awareness month for pets needing a home (Local News ~ 10/29/10) --- Meet Phantom with owner Lee Youde of rural Spencer from 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Southpark Mall food court. Promote October as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. --- During the month of October the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is encouraging the adoption of shelter animals and in Clay and Dickinson counties. There are plenty of pets looking for homes.

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