Duke - Adopted

Name: Duke

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Boxer/Lab Mix
Age: 9 months

Location: Huntersville, NC

Vet/Medical Info: Duke received DHP-Cv, parvo and rabies (1 yr) shots on 12/21/2010. He also received drontal, interceptor and frontline plus. On 12/24/10 Duke was taken to the ER, he was lethargic, collapsed after exam and had trouble walking, Duke was given Tramadol. Neutered 3/24/2011 and given puppy boosters - DHP-Cv, parvo and heartguard. 5/2/2011 vet received a phone call saying Duke has suddenly gone blind yesterday and had been taken to ER. Owner concerned about sudden aggression and how sick he is and wanting to euth him. Duke taken into vet the same day, Ophtho referral recommended. Duke listless the next day but still eating, given prednisone as an anti inflammatory. Referral made to CVS Charlotte Ophthalmology 5/9/2011.

Neurologist Info: Duke had a consult with Dr Bergman, DVM Neurological Specialist on 5/16. Dr Bergman has diagnosed Duke with SARDS, he is 99.5% sure.

Owner Info: Duke lost his sight just over a week ago. He went blind after spiking a high fever, emergency vets couldn't figure out the cause. His pupils are fully dilated. Duke is now living with his litter brother's owner Greg. Greg rescued Duke and his brother from their first owner and placed Duke in his old home. Duke's old family has young teen daughters, the parents were concerned about what they called aggression, Greg thinks it is confusion caused by his recent loss of sight. Duke’s old owners asked Greg to deliver Duke to the vet to put him down. Greg and his wife run an equine rescue organization (Bit O'Luck Equine Rescue) and have found their way into dog rescue also, they took Duke in but because he is a special needs dog, they are not sure how to handle him. There was a recent fight between Duke and his brother over a treat and unfortunately Greg got bit while attempting to break up the fight and required stitches in his arm. Their funds are limited and they are looking for help, advice would be appreciated too. He is an awesome dog and deserves more than what he's gotten so far. If they cannot find the right forever home for Duke he will stay with them. This will however mean they cannot help other dogs in need as they are at their capacity with Duke.

Can you provide Duke with a second leash on life and help ensure Greg and his wife will be able to help other dogs in need in the future?

Lilly - In Doberman Rescue Foster Care, Illinois

Name: Lilly

Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Doberman/Choc Lab Mix
Age: 11 months

Location: Rome, GA

Vet/Medical Info: Lilly received all of her vaccinations in October 2010, they are good until 10/22/11. That includes the rabies. She is spayed but not tested for heartworm as she was only 11 months old. This is not what the owner said and the office said maybe the dog is on HW medication by the owner. The dog is very healthy and they had no info about her eyesight.

Owner Info: DOB 6/15/2010. Lilly was rescued from animal control when she was four months old,  she is now a large dog, weighing about 75 pounds. When she is afraid, she just lays down and won't move. Her owner is an older lady with serious back problems and doesn't have anyone to help her with Lilly so everyday life and outings in the car, to the vet and any new situation are very hard as Lilly is terrified. Lilly is still growing so this problem will get worse. She is on Petfinder and Craigslist but there has been no serious interest so far. She takes time to adjust to any new surroundings until she feels safe. In daylight Lilly has trouble with depth perception and objects that are far away. In dim light she has to wait for her eyes to adjust, such as going outside at night. She will stop at the open door. With very low light she cannot see at all. Her vision seems to be getting worse as she gets older. Other than her eyes, she is in excellent health. Lilly loves other dogs and will follow another dog without any problems, having a doggie friend would help her. Her owner tried having another dog but two big dogs was just too much work for her. Lilly in an indoor dog with the run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained. She knows commands such as Sit Down, Heel, Walk, Come and Go pee pee. She is better with women than men and loves children, dogs, cats and other small animals.  Her owner can assist with transport to Spring City.

Shaya - Adopted

Name: Shaya
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: GSD Mix
Age: 5 years
Location: East Meadow, NY

Vet/Medical Info: Shaya is spayed and UTD with vaccinations. Due for next rabies February 2013. Shaya just had a heartworm test on May 3rd, and she is heartworm negative. Shaya is a healthy girl, no other relevant medical info noted.

Owner Info: Shaya's owner has to move to a place that doesn't allow pets. Shaya was rescued from a shelter, formerly abused (used for bait as a puppy) but has been well rehabilitated. Shaya is good with most dogs but not alpha felames, she can be a little bit possessive of toys and bones, will sometimes growl if another dog approaches her when she has a bone. She is not good with cats as likes to give chase. She adjusts reasonably well to new situations and surroundings although she can be nervous. She has one eye so her visual impairment is limited. Shaya is in very good health and she loves long walks and car rides.

Libby - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Libby

Sex: Female (not altered)
Breed: Aussie/Collie Mix
Age: 5 months

Location: Clover, SC

Vet/Medical Info: Not spayed. Came in as a stray, they got her from someone who was getting rid of her, so she took Libby in. Libby has had first vaccines (bordatella, distemper, lepto), but does need boosters. She had rabies vaccine 5/2/11, so is due 5/2/12. They have no record of HW testing. Fecal showed some parasites, Libby was dewormed with Strongid. Libby has been started on HeartGard Plus and is on Frontline. They couldn't tell us anything about Libby's blindness. They had no other medical information.

Owner Info: Libby was rescued from an advertisement in the paper for a free dog, deaf and partially blind (one eye). Her current owner has crossposted her information and asked other rescues for help. She is deaf so takes visual leads from other dogs and can see out of one eye. One eye is cloudy and the other seems to have okay vision but it has small white lines through it. She is a beautiful pup.

Contact Info: Joan Roseberry, (704) 619-2004, dogwooddesigns@bellsouth.net