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.