Willie - Adopted

Name: Willie
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Age: 13 years
Location: Raymond, IL

Vet/Medical Info: Willie has not been to see a vet so we have been unable to verify his medical information.

Owner Info: Willie has been in his current home since the end of October. His current owner took him and another furry friend in when their previous owner was going to dump them. She is now over her limit and the city has told her she needs to get rid of two dogs by Friday 30 December. Willie hasn’t been to see a vet recently so is not UTD with vaccinations, or HW tested. Willie is blind from cataracts. Willie is a very sweet boy, he is neutered, good with other dogs, not quite housebroken. He is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is leash trained. Willy will warm up to kids quicker than adults. If his owner has idea he is going to be able to go somewhere, she MAY be able to keep him until Sunday. She does not want to take him to shelter, says he'll be PTS.

Mallory - In Memory

Name: Mallory (Mallie)
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Blue Heeler/Australian Cattle Herder
Age: 3 years
Location: Baldwyn, MS

 

Vet/Medical Info: Vet has never administered any vaccinations to the dog. The dog received all vaccinations from the spca at the time of adoption. That was nearly 3 years ago. They also spayed the dog. She was never tested for heartworm. The rabies was for 3 years and will be due this coming spring. The owner told the vet he would pay for the needed vaccinations.

Owner Info: Mallory went blind only a couple of weeks ago, the vet suspects SARDS. All her blood work came back normal. "Mallie" is like a member of her owners family as they rescued her from a shelter about 2 years ago. However, living in the open country they are concerned for her safety and her ability to go between her outdoor sleeping and eating areas. Bringing her inside is not an option for the family in a small house (with a pug indoors already). Mallie is an outgoing girl, good with people and children of all ages and good with other dogs. She is not house broken but is leash trained. Her family loves her, they just do not have the facilities or means to take proper care of her and don't want anything to happen to her because they fell short of properly taking care of a blind dog. If Mallory finds rescue her owners will get her UTD on vaccinations and HW tested.

Wee Willie - Adopted

Name: Wee Willie
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Double Dapple Dachshund
Age: 1 ½ years
Location: Barnesville, PA

 

Vet/Medical Info: Wee Willie is up to date with all vaccinations. He is due for them again including a heartworm test 6/30/12. When tested he was negative for heartworm. He also had a vaccination for kennel cough. They had no record as to whether he was neutered, the records just said male.

Owner Info: Wee Willie's current owner first saw him on Petfinder Classified Ads, FREE to good home, he was still intact, and she thought NO WAY and offered to take him, they gladly gave him to her. She got him UTD on his shots, heartworm tested and neutered. He is in great health. The vet thinks he was born blind. He's a HANDSOME double dapple doxie, only 1-1/2 yrs old, and a sweetie pie. He likes to play with other dogs, but she is afraid bigger dogs will hurt him so would rather see him be with someone who has smaller dogs so he can play with them. He does love to play with other dogs. He's gotten where he likes to be held on your lap, took quite a bit of time, but he likes that now. Wee Willie is listed on her Petfinder site, but if another rescue takes him, she'll give him to them with his records. Wee Willie adjusts very well to new surroundings, he echo locates and can get around the house better than his owner! He is an outside dog in a fenced in yard, he’s not housebroken or leashtrained. He is good with people of all ages and other dogs. Wee Willie is one of the sweetest dogs his owner has come across, she'd like to keep him, but her other dogs don't understand when he bumps into them and she doesn't want any harm to come to him.

Buddy - Staying With Family

Name: Buddy
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Labrador
Age: 7 years
Location: Houston, TX

Vet/Medical Info: Buddy saw the vet 5/11/11 and at that time he received all of his vaccinations. The Rabies was a 1 year. He was also tested for heartworm and was negative. He is not due for anything till 5/12. He is not neutered and does have cataracts and arthritis.

Owner Info: DOB 9/27/2004. Buddy's dad passed away on November 30th 2011. Buddy is now in the care of his Dad’s 17 year old daughter, he belonged to both of them. Her aunt and uncle are taking her back to Switzerland with them so she cannot take continue to take care of Buddy. She loves him so much and can’t bear the thought of being without him. Buddy adjusts well to new situations, recently he did so well in the vets office she had trouble telling he was blind. She could only tell when she shone a light in his eyes and they did not react. The vet said he was probably around 80% blind because of his cataracts, his arthritis in his hips is easily controlled with a medication called Previcox. Buddy is an inside dog with the run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He is good with people and children of all ages and good with dogs, cats and other small animals. He is the sweetest dog his owner has ever known. She will be leaving January 4th and desperately wants to get him homed by then.

Finley - Adopted

Name: Finley

Sex: Male (altered per owner)

Breed: Doxy/Chi Mix

Age: Approximately 9 months

Location: Lithia, FL

Vet Info: Unable to be verified.

Owner Info: Several months ago my rescue had pulled a blind small dog puppy out of a kill shelter.  I am working with him but he apparently went through some pretty rough times and is somewhat petrified to be lifted.  Finley needs someone who can devote a lot more time to him and his special needs than I can offer him as I foster way too many dogs to have the extra time.  He is a sweet boy.  I am not used to working with a blind dog so he and I work together. He loves me to scratch his neck/ears/head.  Finley is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, and is not housebroken or leash trained.  He has never shown aggression. 

From his Petfinder page: Poor little guy is blind. His original owners ignored him and he knew nothing about physical contact but is responding well to love and patience.  Finley is so sweet and knows his name and loves to hear your voice.  He goes potty on the paper and he knows where his food and water are and has no trouble keeping a full tummy and quenching his thirst.

Stevie Wonder - In Dalmation Rescue, NJ Foster Care

Name: Stevie Wonder
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Bulldog/Dalmation Mix
Age: 3 years approx
Location: Kearny, NJ

 

Vet/Medical Info: Stevie is neutered. He received distemper 6/11 but no other shots. He received HW antibody but nothing else. Stevie had his rabies vaccination through the county on 1/29/2011, it expires 1/29/2014.

Owner Info: Stevie's owner rescued him about 1 1/2 years ago. She has her young pregnant daughter and her boyfriend moving in with her as her living arrangements are unstable. She already has a high energy Dalmation that has been with her for 6 years and two cats. There is hardly enough room for her, the baby and the baby's father. She doesn't know how long any of them will be there, but with a baby present, she does not think it is safe to have all the animals. Stevie is neutered, up to date on shots (but not Bordella). He is a wonderful dog. He needs to be in a home where folks are home a lot and can love him. If it were just her and the dogs, she could handle Stevie. Stevie was aggressive towards her older dog when he first went to live there but that was usually when the older dog would egg him on. Stevie had seperation anxiety when they brought him home, they tried to crate him and confine him to the kitchen. He would try to get out. Stevie had seperation anxiety when they brought him home, tried to crate him and confine him to the kitchen. He would try to get out. She had a lady come in and walk him every day for several months. He is alot better now, and her daughter is there most of the time. Stevie had heartworm before he came to them but was treated. She thinks Stevie has detached retinas. He is a very loving boy who gets on well wit other dogs and cats.

Tasha - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Tasha
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Siberian Husky
Age: 6 years
Location: York, PA

 

Vet/Medical Info: Tasha is UTD on rabies, it's due 6/25/2012, but distemper/lyme was due June, 2011.  She is spayed.  Last HW test was 6/25/2010 and was negative, no other relevant medical info.

Owner Info: Tasha's owners are being forced to move from their home and will not be able to take Tasha with them. This is a difficult decision, but one that is necessary. They have posted her on a couple of sites and she was posted in an adds section under her daughters work and a friends in two separate locations. They contacted shelters that either would not accept her because of her blindness or admitted they would put her down. They have also asked other dog lovers if they knew anyone who may be interested in giving her a good home. They want to make sure she is placed with loving individuals, a single person or a family that will love her as much as they do. One of their contacts posted this in her dog loving circle, resulting in another concerned dog lover giving Tasha's owners BDRA's information. They originally acquired Tasha from an email post because she was passed around a family not able to keep her and if someone didn't step in, they were going to euthanize her. Tasha can be very stubborn (a Sibe stubborn, no never lol) but knows sit, speak and when she wants to cooperate, down. Typically she doesn't like to perform her known commands without a treat. They have had Tasha with their family for about a year and a half. She is difficult to get in vehicles because of her vision loss and size, but acclimated amazingly. For the first week they kept Tasha on a short leash so they could help her learn the layout of the house. They live in a house with narrow hallways and skinny doorways into rooms and she learned the rooms in a few days. After a month Tasha learned the number of steps to go outside and use the bathroom, and where to turn to get into the living room or desired area. She doesn't go on any other floor besides the first because of the amount of steps, but is able to get anywhere she wants to be. When distressed or confused she will occasionally walk into things, but she readjusts and moves on. She truly amazes them with how she gets around. Tasha seems to have no vision in either of her eyes but adjusts to new surroundings very quickly. She was this way when they adopted her and they are not sure what happened to make her this way. The veterinary opthamologist in their area is at the emergency clinic and was too expensive for them to take Tasha there. Tasha is in good health, but besides her eye condition she loves to drink water. If provided with a big bowl she will drink it dry. Sometimes Tasha is reminded she is 'done' with water, and she'll then go lay down. When they first acquired her she was tested for diabetes because of the amount she drinks but the results came back negative. The vet concluded she has a condition that is not uncommon. Tasha's brain doesn't tell her to stop drinking, therefore always having a full bladder and needing to be let out multiple times a day. He told them there is a medicine you can put in their water, but since it was over $100, they just dealt with her having to pee often. This does result in an occasional accident. Every one that she has had has been right by the back door, it appears that she holds it as long as possible, but sometimes if they have been gone for an extended period of time she has no choice. They do try and monitor the amount of water she takes in. Tasha is a loving girl, she gets along well with both children and other animals. She loves to be walked and once in a while does try to play, but her blindness limits her abilities. She avoids stairs as much as possible, but will go up and down a few at a time in order to get where she needs to go. She loves attention. She will sit at your feet for long periods of time as long as you are petting her, then she will find a place near by to lay so she is still near her chosen one. She truly is a great dog perfect for a family that needs a big teddy bear to hug. She will try her hardest to never disappoint you. If you have a heart and perhaps a bone, Tasha is your best friend.

Ray - Adopted

Name: Ray
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Mixed Breed
Age: 10-12 weeks
Location: Daingerfield, TX

 

Vet/Medical Info: Ray received the first round of HPPVC 10/20 and the second 11/10. He has an appointment on 12/1 for his final puppy vaccination. Too young for HW test, rabies shot or neutering.

Owner Info: Ray was taken in by a caring lady as a stray puppy a few weeks ago, he was estimated to be 4-6 weeks old at the time. He was one in a litter of 11 that her daughter discovered and had fed for a couple of weeks. She has found homes for all of the puppies except for this little blind one. They love him already but cannot keep him. Her husband's job requires travel and she usually travels with him so is away from home for long periods of time several times a year, sometimes out of the country. She took the puppy in hopes of finding someone out there, who will love him and give him a good home, with the time and attention he needs. He is playful and happy. He seems to be learning very quickly how to get around. He has already had his first two puppy shots and has an appointment at vet for the third one. It breaks her heart that she can't keep him permanently, she is willing to keep him and care for him temporarily until a good home can be found. If he doesn't find a home he will have to go to a shelter. He is mostly white with some multi-color brown/tan splotches. She can only hope that we will help her help this little guy, she doesn't know where to begin. He seems to be a very happy normal puppy, other than the fact that he can't see. He seems to be adjusting and learning very fast. She would love for him to be able to learn and adjust to his new home more sooner than later. She is willing to travel to deliver him to his new home. He has been wormed and was given a flea/heartworm/ear mite preventative. He doesn't have big feet so she would guess he might be a small-medium size dog. Ray weighed 5.2lbs when he got his first vaccination on October 20 and as of November 15 he is 10 pounds and turning into a very handsome little boy. He walks good on a leash now with a harness.  He is a spoiled rotten house dog, he sleeps in the bed with their daughter.  He is housebroken, they have been able to leave the door open for him most of the time and he goes out and comes in as he pleases.  He has free run of the house and knows his way around the house and yard.  He gets along well with other dogs.  He is all puppy and likes chewing! Ray does appear to be able to see light and dark.  If there is light shining on him he can see the shadow of someone who walks in between him and the light source.  Also, if he is in a dark room and a light is turned on he instantly looks up toward the light.

Lucy - Adopted

Name: Lucy
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Poodle Mix
Age: Estimated 14 years
Location: Cape Coral, FL

 

Vet/Medical Info: Microchip number 070126045. On 7/13/2011 Lucy was given bordatella and DHPP vaccinations and frontline. On 7/19/2011 she had a fecal float done, HW test (negative) and was dewormed. She also received a one year rabies shot. Lucy has a ventral abdominal scar which indicates she is spayed. When examined on 7/13/2011 it was noted she was lethargic, had severe peridontis, a heart murmur, small mass on right flank, bilateral ocular opacity, flea and tick infestation, lumbar alopecia (suspect FAD). Further evaluations were recommended.

Owner Info: Lucy's current owner was going to be rescuing another senior from MDAS (high kill shelter) but when she saw Lucy she knew she could not leave knowing that Lucy's time was up and she would be left to die there, all alone and confused. Her heart told her to adopt Lucy, and when they brought her out she knew she'd done the right thing. Lucy is a blind and deaf senior. Saving Lucy was the right thing, but she was so overwhelmed with her own pets and now 3 foster dogs. The money and stresses of caring for all of them soon became too much, not to mention she has the costs of fighting a custody battle for her granddaughter. She also has MS but has been in remission for the past 10 years, but recently has started feeling herself coming out of remission. She is fatigued and her mind makes her unable to understand and forget things, she need to keep fighting for her granddaughter and just can't be responsible for Lucy...she deserves better. She started Lucy on her save journey..it's time for someone else to give her the happy ending, and her forever home. She never realized how amazing a blind/deaf dog could be until Lucy came into her life, she will be missed. It's time to let go of Lucy and allow her to bond with someone that can give her everything she needs for the rest of her life. Lucy is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is not housebroken or leash trained. She is good with people of all ages, dogs and other small animals. She is deaf, so she blows on her before she picks her up so she isn't afraid.  If she barks it can mean she is hungry and when she stands by her right side, she will start sniffing for her food bowl to her left. She always licks her food before she tries to eat it and she always stands on the right side of her food and turns her head to the left. She will also bark if she is in a small room and needs to potty (BM'S) and can't find the papers. Someone will need to work on that with her, but she may have been trained and her new owner just doesn't know how to respond to her. If she is left to roam the house (she loves to roam around) she will potty without barking first. If she smells the papers she has down for the other little dog Lucy will use it (but not always in a big area).  She will also try to eat out of the other dogs food bowls if she discovers them.  She is very capable of finding food and water bowls in a large area. If she steps down and goes out onto the porch, she will not step up to come back in, she will keep circling outside until she is picked up and carried back in. She also will not step over the threshold of a crate, she will circle around and never leave the crate unless she is lifted out (you do not have to close the door to a crate if you were to use one), she is NOT happy being kept in a crate or small room. She loves the freedom to go in and out of their bathroom. She comes out and roams then gets tired and goes back into the bathroom to sleep on a fuzzy rug that she loves. She walks into the other dogs and sometimes they snap at her and hurt her. However, Lucy seems to like having the other dogs near her, she will gently sniff them. She would NOT recommend cats around Lucy as she does walk into animals and a cat may swat with their paws and scratch her or cause injuries to her eyes or nose.  Lucy cannot defend herself and easily becomes confused, she doesn't know which way to turn to get out of the way.  She jumps and tries to get out of the way of people or children running or walking near or past her. She fears she will be stepped on or hurt and it is obvious she had been abused. She doesn't seem to trust anyone picking her up unless you blow on her first. If you don't blow on her, she will suddenly turn her head toward you but her owner thinks it's because she doesn't know who it is or why she is being picked up. She never even attempts to growl or snap. She just seems very fearful, but never shows any signs of aggression. She has untreated severe peridontitis, and requires soft foods. Lucy is estimated to be 14 years of age but could be younger.

Mugsy - Adopted

Name: Mugsy
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Shih Tzu
Age: 10 years
Location: Tega Cay, SC

 

Vet/Medical Info: Mugsy is currently up to date with all vaccinations. He will be due for Rabies and Distemper in December and the others in Feb. 2012. He tested negative for heartworm and is on heartworm prevention medicine. He is neutered and suffers from dry eye and needs drops 2-3 times a day. He is a very well cared for dog.

Owner Info: Mugsy's elderly owners can no longer take care of him, his 83 year old Dad has Parkinsons Disease and his 81 year old Mom just had a fall and broke both of her arms. They will be unable to walk him in the winter weather and their family has fears of them falling in the ice and snow. They originally got Mugsy from a neighbor's litter. Although Mugsy has not shown any aggression, he does not do well with small children that get in his face or bother him. Mugsy needs a home that's quiet as he sleeps most of the day. He is walked, he is not in a fenced yard. Mugsy is an indoor dog with the run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He is good with people and older children (teenagers up) and he is good with other dogs. Please help us place this dog rather than the other alternative. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Cody - Adopted

Name: Cody
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Thought to be Pekenese/Cocker Spaniel Mix
Age: 5 years
Location: Lakeland, FL

 

Vet/Medical Info: Cody is neutered. He received a one year rabies vaccination on 10/27/2011. He also had a heartworm test that was negative. No other vaccinations were given. He received a double dose for rabies because he had one in August and it was entered incorrectly in vets computer and not noticed until today after he had been given it.

Owner Info: Cody's owner is 89 years old. In the last year she was diagnosed with a mass in her lower abdomen and has refused to have tests or treatment. Her daughter is a Hospice Nurse and got her into the home Hospice services. She is now very frail. During this time Cody has developed cataracts. She only gets a low social security income and can only stand for 2 or 3 minutes at a time, a couple times a day. They live alone in an apartment and she has stopped taking Cody outside, he has to go on pads she puts on the floor. Everyone takes turns going over there to clean up as Cody often misses the pads. They have tried to get her into an ALF or now Nursing Home, because of her low income and her not wanting to move, every time there's an opening it is just really proving impossible. Since Cody lost his sight he gets scared more easily by the sounds of other people and animals. He's a real sweet dog and is very attached to his owner, she told one of the nurse's that she couldn't leave the house unless Cody died first. They don't think she really believes that's possible but that she would risk her own health for his is a testament to how much she loves him and how horrible it would be for him to have to go to the pound or SPCA. They don't want to have Cody put down, he's family, but they have two large dogs that's he's afraid of, if they could get her to agree to come live with them. Cody is an indoor dog with the run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He is good with people of all ages, female dogs, cats and other small animals. They are really at their wits end and would so appreciate help.

Bones - Adopted

Name: Bones
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Lab Mix
Age: 12 years
Location: Dover Plains, NY

 

Vet/Medical Info: Bones had all of her vaccinations 7/29/11. The distemper and rabies were for 3 years. She is spayed and was tested on 7/29 for heartworm and was negative. She is on Insulin.

Owner Info: Bones's current owner would love to keep her as she is a total sweetheart, but she can't financially due to other pets with health conditions. Bones is blind and diabetic. Her owner found her in horrific condition, her eyes were swollen shut, she was starved (about 30 pounds underweight), filthy, missing fur and couldn't even stand on her own four feet. After several weeks of R&R, lots of treats and love, she is improving impressively. Their vet gave them a generous discount to have her checked out to see how bad she was. Everything they were concerned about came back negative, however she was extremely and dangerously diabetic. She has started on insulin shots, they have increased the amount numerous times and think they have finally found the right dosage for her. Despite all of this, her tail continues to wag and all she wants to do is rest her head in your lap and be loved. Bones is approximately 12 years old though her teeth are in good shape. She is blind (due to the untreated diabetes) and can only decipher light and dark and sometimes a shadow. Her coat is coming back shiny and smooth though she does have her gray hair to give away her age. She is great with cats and dogs, is extremely intelligent and is already learning commands to help her navigate while on walks. You say "step" and she lifts her paw to feel for the step. She loves walks now and immediately comes when you whistle for her and knows other commands such as "right" "left" "step up" "step down" "sit" "come". She is still having accidents in the house due to the diabetes but is completely trained to go on weewee pads. They have contacted Rescue organizations, SPCA and placed a Petfinder ad. Bones is an inside dog with the run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained. She is great with people of all ages, dogs, cats and other small animals (she currently lives with dogs, a cat and a snake). Please open your heart and home to this old gal so she can live out the remainder of her life in a loving home being spoiled and cuddled. Bones is truly a sweetheart just wanting to see what her life should have been like all along, before she was a stray. She is a true fighter! She was near death and in just 3 months has gained weight, grown her fur back and can run and play!

Teno (pronounced Tah-no) - Adopted

Name: Teno
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Miniature Schnauzer
Age: 8 years
Location: Summerville, SC

 

Vet/Medical Info: Teno received a heartworm test 5/4/10. It was negative. He was due for all of his vaccinations 5/4/11. He is neutered and was on Thyrozine but client hasn't picked up any lately.

Owner Info: Teno's (pronounced Tah-no) owner is on disability and tries to work part-time to make ends meet. She does not feel she is capable of giving Teno the attention and care he needs at this time as her health prevents her. She has posted Teno on Facebook and Craigslist and has also talked to P.A.W.S. and a Schnauzer rescue program. He has been housebroken all his life, but recently has started having more accidents. She thinks this is due to her lack of a consistent schedule with him. Teno adapted well when they moved a few months ago, adapted to the new floor plan and furniture lay-out very quickly. He is careful in new places and doesn't seem to mind or get frightened. Teno was diagnosed with SARDS and he also has a thyroid condition that sometimes requires daily medication, Thyrozine 0.3 MG (this is very inexpensive). Because of this condition he also eats only weight control food. Teno is a very loving, calm, sweet dog. "Teno" is short for his Cherokee Indian name meaning "Little Scout". She adopted him when he was 1.5 years old and he has been a joy in her life. He hardly barks, loves to snuggle and needs lots of love. He is used to living in apartments, but loves the outdoors too. He is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, Teno is housebroken and leash trained. He is good with people of all ages, other dogs, cats and small animals (he currently lives with 4 birds). Most people are marvelled when they find out he's blind because he does so well. He likes to play and is well behaved around strangers and visitors. He is used to being an "only child", however, he does well with other pets. He has a cute personality and loves attention but doesn't need it all the time. She hates to admit it, but time is of the essence. She can't keep him much longer and needs relief as soon as possible.

Cooper - Staying With Owner

Name: Cooper
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Australian Shepherd
Age: 9 months
Location: Ponder, TX

 

Vet/Medical Info: They only saw him once on 2/18/2011. Vaccinated for distemper, parvo, adeno. He was not old enough for rabies vaccination. He was not neutered.

Owner Info: DOB 01/2011. Cooper's owner has gone away for two years and his parents were looking after Cooper. They can no longer care for him and he is now being cared for by his owners sister. He needs a good loving home and room to run and play, there is no one in the family that can take care of Cooper long term. Apart from his visual impairment Cooper is in good health. He is a sweetheart, loves to play with toys and he loves when people talk to him. He needs a really good home with someone that will love him. They are happy to pay to have him neutered.

Scruffy-Adopted

Name: Scruffy

Sex: Male  (neutered)     
Breed: Poodle

Age: 8 or 9 years old

Location: Greensboro, NC

 

Vet/Medical Info: Scruffy received all of his vaccinations on 10/13/11. The rabies was a three year vaccination.  Heartworm test given on the same date was negative. Scruffy is neutered. 

 

Owner Info: Scruffy is an adorable poodle who as found as a stray. The good samaritans who found him are unable to keep him because of the pets they already have. They checked all lost dog postings and Pet Amber Alert, but have been unable to locate his owners. Scruffy weighs about 8 pounds. Scruffy is an indoor dog with free run of the house, but he is not housebroken or leash trained. They believe he may have been an outdoor dog due to his coat condition when found, and because he is not housebroken or leash trained. He may also have some hearing loss. Scruffy is good with cats (they have two cats), but has not been tested around other dogs. Scruffy is not possessive with treats, toys, or food, but he does snap when you put your hands close to his mouth or face - - they believe this is due to pain from a mouth infection. However, he is getting better about being handled and is getting more relaxed as he has been treated for the infection and seems to be recovering.  Scruffy has cataracts in both eyes - he can distinguish light/dark; squints when in sunlight; can see close to his face, but they are not sure about extent of his vision loss. When they first found him, he seemed lethargic and sick, but is becoming more active and is now eating and drinking normally.  He has been treated with antibiotics, lots of rest, and TLC. He was found on a parking lot on Oct. 13 and was taken to the vet that day for evaluation, grooming, and vaccinations. He is adorable, and is learning to walk on a leash; he is more tolerant of being handled as he gets more accustomed to being petted and held. 

The picture is of Scruffy after he was groomed.  Owner is willing to help with transportation.

Tucker - Staying With Owner

Name: Tucker

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Mixed Breed, maybe some Lab?

Age: Approximately 12 - 18 months
Location: Hamlin, WV

 

Vet/Medical Info: Vaccinations UTD including rabies until 10/17/12.  Never tested for heartworm. Tucker was neutered in November 2011 and has had a repair for an umbilical hernia.

Owner Info: Tucker is a very loving dog!  He came to his current owner as a stray. He just appeared in her yard one day. Because they already have three dogs and they both work long hours, they are unable to keep him. He weighs 40 pounds. He is an outdoor dog and is not housebroken or leash trained. Tucker is good with other dogs, but can be possessive of his food. He has never bitten or snapped at anyone.Tucker has been diagnosed with Progressive Retinal Atrophy and he is totally blind. Tucker appears healthy other than the PRA, has a good appetite and is very playful. The vet is not sure how long he has been blind and might have just recently lost all vision. He became very anxious at the vet's office recently and showed some aggression there, however, he did not bite anyone. Owner believes that if she had been allowed to be with him when they were administering his vaccinations there would probably not have been any problems, but he did react when someone strange approached from behind. He calmed down once he was brought back to her. They have seen no signs of agression with them, their neighbors or extended family members. He is not shy, but he does become nervous with loud noises (gunshots). They have not observed him with small or younger children. They have cats but he has not seen them. He really is a happy go lucky dog who just wants a family to love him!

Optimus Prime-In Tiny Dog Rescue/Blind Dog Haven Foster Care, WA

Name: Optimus Prime

Sex: Female (not altered)
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: 5-6 weeks

Location: Houston, TX

Vet/Medical Info: At time of visit the vet estimates pup is about five weeks old, approximate dob 9/13/2011. Pup is obviously not spayed, hasn't had hw testing and has had no vaccines. Pup has bigger head than normal and has soft spot on side of head - not top. Pup has vision problems and had no reaction to any vision testing done. They believe pup will have issues, possibly genetic, but could not say exactly what. Exam was very brief because they did not want to charge for it.

Owner Info: This sweet 5-6 week old puppy was dumped at a local Petsmart in Katy, Texas. She is blind and cannot eat on her own. A GS has taken her in and has been feeding her via syringe every few hours and also giving her puppy milk to help build her bones in her back legs. Her hind legs have a lack of strength, therefore she does not stand too well and wobbles a lot. The vet said that she MAY have some sort of brain damage and/or water on her brain due to the shape of her head. She did not respond to simple vision tests performed by vet (i.e: cottonball test, near tap test) and does not look in any direction to respond to sounds. Her current owner (the GS) has contacted many, if not, almost all of the local rescues in Texas (non-breed specific) in order to find someone who would take her in, but with no success. The little girl has yet to really explore where she is and what is around her. Every time her owners other dogs or cats come up to sniff her, she does not respond in any way. She keeps her head down and continues her rest. She has very little to no activity throughout the day, although they have attempted to get her to move around but she just lays right down where ever they put her. She is not too badly under weight. She eats when the food is fed through syringe and drinks also without having any bad reactions to it. She is a lover. She will be the BEST lap dog. She loves to be cuddled into your shirt whether it be when you're driving or simply laying on the couch. She does give small kisses and she knows the voice of a kind human and stops shaking when she hears it. She loves to be in her little pink crate and sleeps most of the night (wakes up around 2 am for a small feeding or a drink) but does not bark much (unless she feels lost) and is very sweet in nature.

Bentley - In Memory

Name: Bentley
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Beagle/Irish Setter Mix
Age: 21 months
Location: Stratford, NJ

 

Vet/Medical Info: Bentley was never tested for Heartworm, too young but they sold owner Heartguard. He is not neutered and received all vaccinations in January 2011, due for all including rabies January 2012. Also tested for fecal and was negative. No good evaluation of his eyes was conducted because he was too nervous.

Owner Info: DOB 1/5/2010. Bentley's owner is no longer home enough to give him to attention he needs and deserves. Bentley gets very excited when we they are home, it's so adorable seeing him so happy. It's very unfair to him that he's left alone for so long. They did have another dog that kept Bentley company but he passed away earlier this year. They have looked into no-kill shelters but no one will take him because he is blind and they don't want to give him to just anyone. They got Bentley as a puppy, the family's Dad's dog had puppies and all of the puppies were fine with the exception of Bentley, they don't know what the cause of his blindness is. Bentley adapts well the new situations, when they have company over anyone and everyone can pet or play with him and he is fine. Also they just moved to a new house and he was fine with it. He's healthy, outgoing and full of energy, loves to play and loves to run. Owner is happy to have him neutered. Bentley is an indoor dog with the run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He is good with people of all ages and good with other dogs.

Ranger - In Memory

Name: Ranger
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Beagle/Dachshund Mix
Age: 5 years
Location: Madison, WI

Vet/Medical Info: Bordetella was due May 2011 but he is up to date with the rest of his vaccines. They are not due until June 18 2012. Heartworm test was negative and he is neutered. No other medical conditions.

Owner Info: Ranger's owner is rehoming him because he nips at children. He fights with their other dogs and likes to be by himself. He has to have a good home who can give him the proper attention with no children and so he knows he has his own food. He needs a good, wholesome, environment, maybe with teenagers, and someone to care for him. He needs to be an only dog. He has bitten adults, too. There are four other dogs in his current home, he and one other dog fight all the time, he bites because of food issues. If they didn't have any other dogs, they would keep him. He does NOT draw blood - just kind of nips. The other dogs were there before, he just doesn't fit in with them. His previous owner gave him up because they were moving and couldn't have him, a foster person took care of him for 10 days, and then his current owners took him. They felt like they weren't ready for him, but they just dropped him off. They did suspect something was wrong. He's a bit overweight because he steals food. It is difficult for them to work with Ranger because they are deaf and he is blind. Currently they crate him when they are eating or when he is eating, he is fine with this. Ranger loves to go for walks, loves to go to the dog park. Sort of likes the water. His previous owner never took him anywhere, they have exposed him to a lot of things. Since his vision has gotten worse, we can't train him. Ranger is completely blind, he bumps into things. Eyes are clear, Vet suspect SARDS. They couldn't afford more testing as they already owe the vet several hundred dollars. His hearing is not where it should be nor is his sense of smell. He loves people, likes to sit in your lap. He loves to burrow under blankets and likes to lie down at your feet.

Kylie - Adopted

Name: Kylie
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Pomeranian Chihuahua Mix
Age: 8 years
Location: Junction City, KS

 

Vet/Medical Info: Kylie received her rabies vaccination (1 yr) on 5/4/2011. She received her distemper (DA2PP) and bordatella vacs on 9/30/2011, she also had a fecal and HW test on this date - both negative. She is spayed.

Owner Info: DOB August 2003. Kylie's owners are in the military so are moving constantly. Kylie went blind a little over two years ago due to a degenerative retinal disease (bilateral retinal degeneration). Kylie's Dad is getting ready to deploy and it is best for her Mom and her 9 month old son if they move back with her parents and save money. The only problem is she can't take Kylie with her. Her son takes up a lot of her time too and she feels that Kylie would be happier in a new home that can give her the attention she deserves. Kylie was an owner surrender (was 3 months old) at a vet clinic her owner worked for. She came in with a broken leg, her owner paid for surgery and the following rehabilitation. The right rear leg doesn't bend, but its functional and she has little to no pain in it. She is WONDERFUL with kids, her 9 month old can pull on her hair and pet her and do basically whatever and she just licks him. Kylie was trained to be a therapy dog (group was called the Delta Therapy group, since disbanded) so she has had a lot of obedience training. She has basic and advanced obedience along with therapy dog certification. She has been used to train doctors how to use ultrasound (and therefore owner knows that her liver, kidneys, etc were healthy). She has a blood test done each year to make sure all her values are normal. The only two issues she has is she is developing slight arthritis in her elbow, and she is blind. Because of her fused leg she cannot walk down stairs but can walk up (now with strict supervision due to her blindness). Kylie has not emotionally handled the constant moving around very well. She has two chihuahua sisters so she does well with small dogs but is very fearful of larger dogs. Kylie in an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is house trained. She is a smart girl and knows commands such as sit, down, leave it, wait, go outside, go in your bed (crate), careful, stop. She is good with people of all ages and other dogs, cats and small animals. You do have to watch larger animals that try to jump on her, she will growl and snap her jaws, but is never close to biting, it’s more like a warning and it has only happened a couple times in her life since she is usually not around hyperactive large breed dogs. She moves around slowly and has a harness that has a bar in front that acts as a bumper so she doesn't head butt the wall. Her owner hates that she is no longer in a situation where she can keep her, but at least she can make sure she ends up in a better home. She started looking for a new home for her a little over 5 months ago when she found out she was moving and they have just 4 months left to make plans for her.

Tallulah and Bodie (Bonded Pair) - Tallulah Adopted / Bodie Staying With Owner

Name: Tallulah and Bodie
Sex: Females (altered)
Breed: Catahoula/Greyhound Mix and Shepherd Mix
Age: 2 years
Location: Alamogordo, NM


Vet/Medical Info: Tallulah is up to date on vaccines. Had three-year rabies in April 2011, due 3/29/2014. Due for distemper and parvo on 3/31/2012 and due for bordatella on 10/1/11. Due for next rattlesnake vaccine and deworming in May 2012. Tallulah is spayed, they have no record of HW testing. Both eyes are dilated but not responsive and she has no blink response. Bodie is a spayed female shepherd cross.  No heartworm testing done, due for rabies, distemper, parvo and lepto on 6/22/2012, due for bordatella 12/23/11.  Due for deworming  in May, 2012.  Bodie is microchipped, as is Tallulah. Other than swelling after her spay, they had no medical information of note.

Owner Info: DOB October 2009. Tallulah and Bodie’s owner has seven dogs and was just fostering Tallulah and her little buddy Bodie. She took them off death row at the Alamogordo, NM Animal Control Shelter, the day they were to be euthanized. The shelter deemed them "unadoptable." Unfortunately Tullulah and Bodie’s owners husband was killed in a plane crash and it has caused her life to be so unstable, she doesn't know where she is going to live, much less the doggies. She has grown quite attached to all the dogs, but she feels the two newest ones, Tallulah and Bodie, should be the ones to surrender. Tullie and Bodie have been together since they were puppies, the bond they share is amazing, it is clear that Bodie knows Tallulah is not sighted and often acts as a go-between her and either a new person or a new situation. It is quite something to witness. They have been inseparable for the past almost two years. They were initially crate-trained together, spayed together then kept in the kennel at the Vet while she got her home in order to be able to foster two more dogs. When she has to travel, they always are in the same run at the kennels. Her other dogs require more medical care and expenses and she is committed to that. She just cannot care for this many dogs when her life is so unstable and up in the air. She has been to and contacted animal shelters in Montana and New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Texas, and none of them want to take on "special needs" dogs. She wishes they could understand how easy it is to have a blind dog; her other dogs require much more care and medical attention. Tullulah is a very smart girl, she knows commands such as Sit, Stay, Lie Down, Go to Your Bed, No, Come, Move, Up, Down, Let's Go For a Ride, Want a Treat? and Time to Eat. She is probably the smartest dog her owner has ever seen. She is quite sweet and likes to cuddle and be held. She gives great dog-hugs, standing on her hind legs and reaching her front paws up wanting a hug. She sleeps on the bed with her owner and several of the other dogs sometimes. Sometimes she sleeps in a chair, sometimes in her dog bed with her buddy Bodie. She is very active and is the best dog to run with because she never tires. She stays around the house and doesn't try to run off.  She loves to go for car rides and wants to put her head out the window even though she can't see anything. She does get cold easily, in the winter she wears a little coat. She is very compliant when having her nails trimmed or getting shots or a medical check-up. Tallulah and her owners one large female dog do not like each other. They growl at each other and the other dog basically just avoids Tallulah. She can take them on walks together though. That said, Talullah has bitten at the other dog once in the car. She has not bitten or snapped at any people or any other animals. She tries to keep the two dogs separated unless she is present. Tallulah and Bodie have moved a couple of times since her owners husband was killed and they adapt immediately to the new home environment. They have also adapted well the few times they have been in boarding kennels. She believes Tallulah was born sighted. The animal control officers ran her into traffic when they were chasing her and she got hit by a car. She had numerous abrasions to her face and head and the Vet thinks the impact may have damaged her optic nerves. She is completely blind in both eyes. Her owner would not recommend her being put in a family with children or cats as she has never, ever been around them and she doesn't know what her reaction would be. Her other dogs hate cats and bark at them so she thinks she has learned that from them. She gets along with all of her other dogs, except for the one. They do not like each other. So a dominant female dog home would probably not be the best idea. She clearly likes to be the dominant female but her little male terriers clearly dominate her. Both dogs are housebroken and leash trained. Whilst the owner would rather the two girls stay together, she will consider separating them if there is no other option. Their owner can pay for transportation to get them to where they need to go, for fostering or to a home. If it is in one of the surrounding states, she can even drive them there and is willing to assist with paying for food and boarding.

Mobe - Adopted

Name: Mobe
Sex: Shih Tzu (altered)
Breed: Shih Tzu
Age: Unknown
Location: Palm Beach gardens, FL

Vet/Medical Info: Mobe was neutered 6/14/2008. He received DHPP and Bordetella 1 yr shots and rabies 3 yr shot 9/9/2011 and was also given Frontline, was dewormed and tested HW-. He also had a fecal test and it was negative. Vet noted bilateral ocular opacity (possibly blind) and he has possible peridontal disease and mild dental tartar. He also has a cyst on left side of hip area.

Owner Info: Mobe's owner recently saved him from Miami Dade Animal Services to avoid him being euthanized. His old owners did not want him anymore. It was indicated he had partial blindness and they put him in quarantine board. He had a cataract in one eye and hyphema probably from some blunt force in the other eye, however when this cleared up it was discovered he has cataracts in both eyes and is therefore essentially blind. They seem to be mature but they could potentially be operable to restore sight. He is healthy other than the cataracts, normal size and weight, no food allergies. To complicate this, Mobe’s new owners cat is not taking well to him and is attacking quite viciously, since he is blind he has no idea she is coming after him. She has asked some rescue contacts to find him a temporary foster home but is looking for a rescue who understands special needs dogs and specializes in placing a blind dog. Mobe is very alert and independent and walks well on the leash, even in an area he is unfamiliar with. He also is comfortable enough to walk off leash, if you click your fingers he follows you. He does not act as if he is any different than other dogs and even when he bumps into something he goes right back on his way. Mobe's owner is looking to place him somewhere where he can get the attention he needs as a special needs dog because she can't give this to him. She also worries about his safety with her cat as he does not defend himself and she is too aggressive with him. She realizes she should not have taken him but it was never indicated up front how severe his blindness was and other than his blindness he is healthy and there was no reason for him to be euthanized. She just had to save him. Owner will be taking Mobe to her own vet for glucose tests to determine if the cause for cataracts is diabetes. She will also get the cyst on his hip checked and start him on some supplements and eye drops as a maintenance measure.

Kuei - Adopted

Name: Kuei
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Siberian Husky
Age: 1 year approximately
Location: Wakefield, QC

Vet/Medical Info: On 4/10/2011 Kuei was vaccinated for DHPP and bordetella at the Gatineau SPCA prior to being transferred to Sasha's Den. 5/4/2011 he was taken to their vet for a complete exam. He was HW tested (SNAP 4DX) and was negative and was given his rabies vaccine. Advantage Multi was applied. Eye exam: his right eye is bigger than left. Pressure taken in both eyes: 15 on the left, 18 on the right. That is slightly elevated, but he has no pain associated with it, his eye does not run, his pupil is not dilated and everything else seems normal. He has juvenile cataracts which is the cause of his blindness. Heart, lungs, normal. Bacterial folliculitis. He was put on Novo-Lexin for 2 weeks. Slight Ortolani sign on both hips. He was X-rayed under anesthesia on 5/5/2011 while being neutered and does not have any sign of arthritis and does not have hip dysplasia. This summer he had a urinalysis because he urinates a lot, results were normal including density. He is on HW preventatives and was also dewormed with Safeguard X 5 days.

Owner Info: Kuei is a beautiful blind husky with Qc Rescue, Sasha's Den. Unfortunately, the rescue is experiencing problems with him that make permanent homing a big challenge. Kuei is still not house trained, in spite of the angelic efforts that the foster family (the actual owners of Sasha's Den) have made so far. They have also put together a nice pen for him outside, in which they can't leave him, as he will howl and bark at the least noise. Although Sasha's Den has homed blind dogs in the past, the combination of all of these issues make the situation overwhelming and Kuei would benefit from being undertaken by a specialty rescue. They are not sure if the blindness and incontinence have been caused by seizures or maybe head trauma from his past life as a stray. They have to get up at 6am and take him out at once. He has to go out every 4-5 hours during the day. Placing a blind dog is difficult, placing an un-housetrained blind dog merely impossible, around there at least. Kuei's eyes are brown, clear and wide - it is not obvious he is blind. He has a very sweet disposition. He eats well, has normal stool. He gets along with female dogs, is a little macho with males. Too rough with small dogs, not to be trusted around cats.  They can help with transportation, Kuei is located in the Rawdon area, Qc.

Bruno - Adopted

Name: Bruno
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Anatolian Shepherd
Age: 9 years
Location: Dry Ridge, KY

 

Vet/Medical Info: Bruno is neutered. He was last seen by the vet in Dec. 2010. They have never administered any vaccinations to him or tested him for heartworm. They saw him for a weakness in his hind leg and sudden onset blindness.

Owner Info: DOB 10/18/2002. Bruno's owners are moving to Romania for around 7 years due to a job transfer. They will be leaving in Jan/Feb 2012 and would like for Bruno to be settled into a new home before they go. They rescued Bruno when he was around 2 months old from their local shelter. Bruno literally when blind overnight about a year ago, he was diagnosed with SARDS. Bruno is on a raw diet and takes Dinovite as a pet supplement. He is a bit weak in the back left leg due to an ACL injury 5 years ago. Bruno is good with kids, good with other dogs and cats, very friendly, goes up to people and smells them and then leaves them. He is an inside dog with the run of the house, he’s housebroken and leash trained. Bruno's family thought about taking him with them but have been advised that the transport would be too stressful for him. It was recommended to them by several people they not take him. Bruno is a wonderful family dog who thinks he is a lap dog and is faithful and loyal. He lets their 2 year old grandson climb on him and use him as a step to get on the couch.

Sampson-Returned to Washington County Animal Shelter

Name: Sampson
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Setter/Border Collie
Age: 5-7 years (estimated)
Location: Johnson City, TN

 

Vet/Medical Info: Sampson has never actually been to the vet we were given details for, but they do have records that were forwarded from a previous vet. Sampson is neutered and is due for rabies and distemper on 7/10/2012, so he's UTD on those vaccines. They have no other record of any other vaccines and no record of heartworm testing. They had no other relevant medical info.

Owner Info: Sampson's owner got him from the Washington County Animal Shelter, he does not want to take him back there. Sampson is more stubborn and set in his ways than his owner anticipated. He does not have the time to put into training him. Sampson also needs a yard he can run around in, another area he was ill-informed on. He has let his friends and family know that he has a dog to find a home for, he has also told the property manager of the apartments where he lives. She has posted a picture and told her friends, family, and some residents who may know someone who would like to take him. Sampson is blind in his right eye, the vet said it was from trauma. It is fine, however if it starts to ooze or become a problem removal would need to be discussed. Sampson is an indoor dog with the run of the house however he is not housebroken. He is leash trained, good with people of all ages and other dogs. Sampson is microchipped. His owner wonders if Sampson has some kind of mental disability, this may not be the case though. He is a sweet and lovable dog, his owner just cannot give him the time or yard he needs nor can he afford to fix anymore damage he does to the apartment. He really hates to see him go, but just cannot keep him.

Cookie - Adopted

Name: Cookie
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Toy Poodle
Age: 12 years
Location: Delta, PA

 

Vet/Medical Info: Cookie was spayed in 06. She received her last rabies in 07 and her other vaccinations in 08. She is overdue on all vaccinations.

Owner Info: Cookie's owner's marriage has spilt and she is losing her home and has to move. Her furniture is being moved Tuesday, Sept. 27th - will need home for Cookie by then. Cookie seems to adjust well, she is very smart and can do steps. Other than her blindness, she is a healthy girl. Cookie is a good girl, family has had her since she was 6 weeks old. Good with other dogs and was raised with cats. If one of the other dogs steals her treats, she will growl at them but she has never bitten or snapped. She's good with people and kids, loves to walk around the yard and comes to clapping, very sweet. She does get nervous when it thunders, doesn't mind rain. Cookie is an inside dog with the run of the house, she’s housebroken and leash trained.