Although Frankie the Afghan Hound did not win her group at the recent Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, her appearance followed eight months of treatment for Lyme disease caused by a tick bite. Her story, and the devotion of her owners, resulted in the top Pet News of the Week vote on May 17.
From the Pet News "Board of Elections" - WCLV listeners vote for their favorite story.
Frankie the Survivor Lives to Compete = Pet News of the Week
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