Stevie - Adopted

Name: Stevie

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Labrador mix
Age: 4 years approximately
Location: Morganton, NC

Vet/Medical Info:  Stevie is utd on vaccines and is altered.  He has heartworm disease.  He does have a voracious appetite and will need to be watched to be sure he doesn’t put on any weight.   They suspect congenital retinal detachment as the cause of Stevie's blindness.  He weighs about 65 pounds.  Stevie's owners will have him microchipped before rescue.

Owner Info: He came to us in October of 2010 after having been dumped in a neighborhood of Lenoir, NC and wandering the streets for nearly 2 weeks.  Eventually he was taken to Animal Control where he was placed on “Death Row”.  The chances of Stevie being adopted were extremely low because he was completely blind and he had Heartworm Disease.  Fortunately a wonderful person alerted us about Stevie and begged us to go rescue him, this client’s neighbor had helped Stevie out for those two weeks with food, water and shelter, but could not permanently keep him.  When we saw Stevie curled up in a ball on the cold concrete floor of his Animal Shelter cage, my heart melted.  We shortly found out about his heartworm status and agreed to take him home to treat him for his disease and to see if he might be able to make it in our unusual home and with our crazy schedule. It is now a year and a half since Stevie came into our lives and it is with great difficulty that we have accepted we simply must find him the right home.  We have 3 other large dogs and we live on acreage without fencing to keep Stevie safe.  He does play magnificently with our other dogs, but they do not really understand his disability.  Sometimes they become short with him when he runs into them while playing, or if he steps on them while trying towalk down the hall, and they lash out at him.  He has no clue what he has done wrong.  He has 4 cats to contend with and gets along great with them. He has memorized our property inside and out to the degree that amazes everyone, and there seem to be no obstacles he cannot overcome.  But with our grueling schedule, he often must spend very long hours (12+) confined to a crate to keep him from harming himself or having an accident.  It is with great sadness that we have come to terms with letting go of an amazing animal that has taught us so much about gratitude and just needing to be loved.  He also has a chair that he sleeps in every night, that we will be happy to let go with him.  He knows exactly what it means to pat the seat of the chair…..time to go to bed.  Stevie is an indoor dog with run of the house.  He is housebroken and leash trained.  He is good with both men and women. 

Roxie - Adopted

Name: Roxie

Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Yellow Labrador/Shepherd mix
Age: 6 years
Location:  Red Rock, AZ – Spokane, WA (family currently in transit due to job relocation)

Vet/Medical Info:  Roxie is microchipped.  Rabies given 3/14/12, Distemper was due at end of March 2012.  HW testing not done.  Spayed verified.

Owner Info:  Roxie went blind approximately 8 months ago, her blindness is of unknown cause and an extensive workup is beyond her family’s financial capability. She has no signs of cataracts. She has adjusted well to her new situation, but has become slightly jumpy around their youngest children (5 and 2 yrs). She still does well with kids in general, and hasn't growled at anyone, but they can tell that it's hard on her not being able to see the kids coming and it's challenging for them to keep the kids' toys out of her way so she's not always tripping on something. Roxie’s owners are currently in transit due to a job relocation and will be living in three different houses within the next year and a half or so. They've been happy to help her adjust, but feel it will be an incredible stress on Roxie, and hope to find a home with someone with older children, in a house she will only have to ‘discover’ once. The house they are currently living in is a family member's, and is a split level house with an upstairs and basement, and they really worry about her falling at some point. Additionally there are already a dog and cat living there, and Roxie has never done well with other animals. Roxie’s owner states “Roxie has only been friendly with a smaller female dog.  It was a slow process and it was during a week vacation in a neutral home.  She is generally aggressive with other animals, but manageable.  The only object she is possessive with is rawhide bones, which we rarely give her as special treats.  She will quietly growl if our kids come near her while she is chewing on it.  This has been ongoing, even before she became blind.  I have taken her bone while she was chewing it, and she didn't snap.”  Roxie is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained and was trained on a harness as an “urban sled dog.”  She knows the sit and stay commands.  She gets along well with adults, children and young adults.  Roxie’s owner is hoping to find a family who is able to provide for her special needs and give her the loving home she deserves.

Willy - Adopted

Name: Willy
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Labrador Mix
Age: 3 years
Location: Grain Valley, MO

Vet/Medical Info:  Willy’s rabies (1 yr), distemper, and bordetella boosters were due 4/18/12.  Neuter verified.

Owner Info:  Willie’s owners are moving in two weeks and cannot take him.  His owner says he’s super awesome, and they are very sad and upset that he won’t be with them for long.  He is so loveable and playful and amazing, and she can’t say enough about him. He is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He knows the sit, no, and come commands. Willie’s vet could not pinpoint the cause of his blindness.  Willy’s owner says, “Willy can see a little...not much and sometimes it seems like not at all.  He definitely doesn’t have the ability of other dogs but the awesome thing about him is he doesn’t care.  He gets around perfectly and adapts to everything.  He’s so happy!  We swear he is smiling at us sometimes!”

Psalms - Adopted

Name: Psalms
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Great Pyrenees
Age: 1 year
Location: Telford, PA
 

Vet/Medical Info:  Psalms is microchipped.  Rabies 1 yr due 01/2013.  Initial distemper and bordetella were given by vet and subsequent boosters were given by owner.  Neuter was done 01/12/2012.

Owner Info:  Psalms is a 1 year old who is not getting along with his two male housemates.  Psalms has never shown any aggression to anyone other than the two male housemates.  He was seen by a vet/behaviorist who feels Psalms will always want to “covet” his people and does not want to share them with others.  He’s in an indoor dog with run of the house and he is housebroken.  He is not leash trained.  He gets along well with adults and children of all ages.  Psalms was born with underdeveloped eyes. He is totally blind.  He was evaluated by Dr. Jerome Glickstein.  He underwent surgery to correct entropion in both eyes, as well as to complete bilateral nictitans trimmings.  This did not result in any eyesight.  Psalms remains completely blind; however, the upper and lower lid entropion surgery was a success. According to his owner, “Psalms is so happy and loving ONCE HE IS IN THE NEW SITUATION.  Getting him there is hard because he is fearful of the unknown.  He travels very well in the car ONCE he is in the car.  He loves the vet’s office and tries to associate with the other animals and people, wagging his tail.  He loves new people and dogs.....he just cannot live with other males.” She also states, “Psalms is hearty and healthy.  He is happy and silly.  He is very well behaved in the house.  He is hesitant to get into the car, but happy once he is in there.  He is a great big sweetheart!  Also, his lack of eyesight does not stop him from getting around or playing.  He makes a mental "map" of his surroundings.

Chloe - In Foster Care

Name: Chloe

Sex: Female (not altered)
Breed: Shih Tzu
Age:  8 years approx
Location:  Lyons, GA 

Vet/Medical Info:  Unknown/unverifiable.

Owner Information:  Chloe was dropped off at the Lyons Animal Shelter and was placed in foster for her safety.  Chloe is an indoor dog who is crated, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is an outgoing dog. Otherwise, there is little known about her. 

Stella - In Great Dane Rescue of the Midwest Foster Care

Name: Stella

Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Great Dane (AKC Registered)
Age: 10 months
Location: Des Plains, IL 

Vet/Medical Info: At this time, Stella’s previous medical history has not been verified.

Owner Info: Stella was rescued from a high-kill shelter and taken into rescue.  The rescue does not have any foster openings and they are looking for a more stable place for Stella.  She's in an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Stella gets along well with people of all ages, dogs, cats, and other small animals.  She has a detached retina/cataract in one eye, and severe glaucoma in the other.  She will need to have her eye removed and the rescue will have this done.  Stella has also had surgery on her legs, due to an injury probably related to her being crated while growing.  According to the vet, there should be no long-term issues from this.  She is also severely underweight so she was obviously not well cared for by her previous owner.

Wally - Adopted

Name: Wally

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Maltese Mix
Age: 8 years approx
Location: Plain City, OH

Vet/Medical Info: Wally’s past medical history is unknown and unable to be verified.

Owner Info: Wally was a drop off.  His current caregiver has moved and can no longer keep him.  Wally is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Wally is a smart boy and knows go, sit, stay, lay, treat, potty and come.  He loves to be outside and likes to roll in the grass.  He gets along well with everyone, including other dogs, cats, and other small animals.  According to his caretaker, “He seems to be in good health overall.  He loves to play and loves to go "potty" or outside. I always give him a treat (dog biscuit) when he comes inside and he knows this :)  He gets along well with other pets and people.  Loves belly rubs, and getting dried by the hair dryer after bath time.” Also, “It looks like he has cataracts.  His eyes are white and a little filmy.  I cannot afford to take him to the vet because of my job loss and his eye condition.  It is an unfortunate situation.”

Browning - Staying With Owner

Name: Browning

Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Labrador Mix
Age: 8 months
Location: Williamston, NC

Vet/Medical Info: Rabies (1 yr) given 12/12/11 so due 12/12/12.  Bordetella booster due 4/23/12.  Spay done 3/15/12.  Browning has not been hw tested, but was started on Heartgard at 5 months.  She did receive a general vision exam, but was referred to a specialist.

Owner Info: Browning was pulled from a high kill shelter in November 2011, she went directly into a foster home and has been there since. Her pupils are non-reactive, our vet stated it fit the requirements for SARDS but that she recommended us going to a specialty vet for a diagnosis. Due to funds, we were unable to take her. She stays in a wireless petsafe fence, and has a pen with a dog house. She was adopted once before and was completely housebroken. Unfortunately, the family found out they were pregnant and thought she had too much energy to stay, and she was returned. She loves going places. Browning is outgoing, can be nervous, but gets along well with adults and children and with other dogs. According to her caregiver, “Browning is a wonderful dog.  She always acts as the mother with any of my foster puppies.  She is very energetic, and very strong.  We have been fostering her since November 2011.  She has never been socialized with cats, so I am unaware of how she would do with them.  She loves my 2 year old, and follows her every where.  She has even learned how to fetch from the sound of it falling.” 

Shirley - Adopted

Name: Shirley

Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Pekingese
Age: 6 1/2 years
Location: Fernandina Beach, FL

Vet/Medical Info: Shirley is overdue for all vaccines. Spay has been verified. 

Owner Info: Shirley’s owner has had her since she was a puppy. Shirley has a degenerative eye condition that caused her to lose her sight at 2 years of age. She is the sweetest thing ever and if she could keep her she would. This is so difficult for them but they have 2 toddlers 3 years and under, one with special needs, and he has been making Shirley's life hell. He chases, hits, kicks, and makes a lot of noises around her. They do their best to separate them but then she's by herself all day - that's no way to live. She may have to take her to a humane shelter soon if nothing pans out. Her special needs son gets out of school on May 30th. Right now he is in school Mon-Thurs till 2pm so Shirley has only her young daughter to contend with during the day. It's going to be really hard once he's out as he is very rough with her and now her daughter is hitting her terrible 2's, she follows what her brother does, no matter how much their mother corrects them. She either has to keep Shirley outside (which it's getting too hot) or in their laundry room and it's very sad for her to be alone. Shirley is an inside dog with the run of the house and is housebroken. She is leash trained and knows sit, twirl, paw, down, "help”.....she'll come running and see if you’re ok. Shirley is outgoing and does well with adults and teenagers,  other dogs and small animals. Shirley would do best in a home without small children. According to her owner “I'd like it if families with kids or plan to have kids under 5 not adopt her. Shirley isn't doing well with it now and I don't want her to go through it again. It's too much the loudness, the wildness of toddlers, and every toddler I've ever met doesn't know how to treat a dog, especially one who is blind.  She does growl at the kids, and has barked (snapped) as a warning to stop.  If she has something in her mouth, no matter who you are, she will growl and fight not to give it back, but offer her a treat and she'll drop it.  Especially paper I don't know why she likes that. Shirley is healthy and happy when not being tortured by toddlers and she loves snuggling.

Murphy - Staying With Owner

Name: Murphy

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Beagle Mix
Age: 5 years
Location: Willoughby Hills, OH

Vet/Medical Info: Neuter verified. Rabies and Distemper (3 yr shots) due 4/15, Lepto due 4/13. HW negative, due 4/27/13.

  

Owner Info: Murphy is an indoor dog who is confined to one area of the house.  He is housebroken and leash trained.  He is an outgoing dog who does well with adults and teenagers and other dogs.  Murphy lived with two golden retrievers since birth and did very well with them.   Murphy has not been around very young children, only older neighborhood children. Murphy is diabetic and blind, he takes insulin (shots) twice a day.  He also drinks a lot of water at times.  Murphy has cataracts from being diabetic, he could regain his eyesight with surgery.  He did see an ophthalmologist in January, 2012. Murphy's owner is willing to pay for his insulin while he is in a foster home.  Also, she will transport Murphy to his new home.  Murphy is in very good health.  He is very energetic, happy, lovable, and affectionate.  He will make an excellent companion.  He is very smart and loves the outdoors. Murphy's owner states, "Please help me with a foster home for Murphy.  He is a great dog and has a lot of life left in him.  He will make someone a wonderful companion!  I can't put him in a shelter - he would not do well there.  I am praying that there will be an opening for Murphy in one of your foster homes."

Duke - Adopted

Name: Duke

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Chow Chow
Age: 11 years
Location: Naugatuck, CT

Vet/Medical Info: Rabies (3 yr) and Distemper due 3/2013.  Recent HW test not done.  Neuter verified.

Owner Info: Duke is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house.  He is housebroken, leash trained, and knows the sit, be a good boy and go to the bathroom commands.  He has never gone on furniture.  Duke is good with people of all ages, other dogs, cats, and other small animals.  Duke had lived with another dog at one point and they were fine and he has been around cats and bunnies - he was good with them all.  Before he went blind he used to play at the dog park with all different dogs.  Duke had glaucoma and was given drops but they didn't reverse the problem.  He went blind and had one eye removed about 2 years ago.  Soon after, the other eye had to be removed due to pain and pressure.  At this point, we did a new procedure that took the fluid out of the eye and turned it "off."  He was seen by an eye specialist in Norwalk, CT.  He is overall healthy besides his blindness.  He underwent ACL surgery years ago but gets around fine.  

Mookie - Adopted

Name: Mookie

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Shiba Inu
Age: 9 yrs
Location: Bethlehem, NH

Vet/Medical Info: Mookie’s vet records are being transferred to current owner’s vet and he will be seen in 2 weeks. We are unable to verify any information at this time.

Owner Info: Mookie’s owner rescued him from being put down.  He is a great dog but she already has 9 other dogs. Mookie is an indoor dog, is house trained as well as leash trained.  He is good with people of all ages, other dogs, and cats.  He currently resides with 9 dogs, 6 cats, and 8 chickens.  He is good with calm dogs, but the more in your face dogs make him nervous and he growls at them.  That is all he has done since she got him on April 6, 2012.  He is a great dog and deserves a good home - a forever home.  He is suffering from severe separation anxiety and his owner is working to help him overcome this. 

Koda - In Memory

Name: Koda

Sex: Male (altered-not verified)
Breed: Chow Mix
Age: 7 months
Location: Florence, AL

Vet/Medical Info: We have been unable to verify Koda’s medical information.

Owner Info: Originally, I fostered a puppy from the shelter so he would not be put down. We decided to keep him and took him to be neutered and have rabies shot.  We do not know the cause of his blindness.  Koda is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is not housebroken or leash trained.  He gets along well with people of all ages, female dogs, and cats.  He knows watch out and careful and has a very sweet disposition.  He needs someone who will be with him, work with him, and find out what his condition is. I only wanted to keep him from being put down.  Now, I realize he needs a place where he can get more care, and also, I have to move and cannot take animals with me.

Digger - Staying With Owner

Name: Digger

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier Mix
Age: 5 years
Location: Katy, Texas 

Vet/Medical Info: Rabies (1 yr) due 11/09/12.  HW testing not done.  Neuter verified.  Digger was treated with prednisone for skin irritation in 2010, likely flea allergy.  He was again seen for skin issues in 11/2011 and was offered a dermatology referral.   He is on Comfortis for flea prevention.

Owner Info: Digger is an indoor dog with the run of the house.  He is housebroken, leash trained, and knows sit and lay commands.  He gets along well with people of all ages and other dogs, cats are unknown. Digger has glaucoma. He does fairly well with his vision impairment but does have trouble at night. He does run into things at times while outside.

Heidi - Staying With Owner

Name: Heidi

Sex: Female (altered)        
Breed: Wheaten Terrier Mix
Age: Approximately 10 years
Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Vet/Medical Info: Heidi is spayed and utd on rabies and distemper, three year distemper and rabies vaccine was given on 2/27/10, so is not due until 2/27/13.  She is diabetic and has diabetic cataracts, but no other health issues noted.  Currently gets 5 units of insulin 2x/day.  She has not been hw tested in the past several years.

Owner Info: Heidi is an indoor dog with the run of the house, she is housebroken, leash trained, and knows sit, speak, give me your paw, up, lay down, and come here.  She is outgoing and gets along well with people of all ages, cats, dogs, and other small animals.  At one time she resided with 4 cats and a bird.  When cats were newborn, Heidi adopted them as her own babies - she loves them.  Loves everyone and everything.  When company comes to the door she thinks they are her company, very happy around people - they can't believe she's blind.  She would be able to see if she had surgery but we can't afford it.  Heidi has diabetes and gets insulin shots twice a day, other than that she is very healthy.  Heidi is the sweetest dog I've ever been around.  My husband and I plan to travel and we cannot find anyone to care for this special needs dog.  The only resort is to "put her down.”  I don't have pictures of her on computer but Heidi is mostly Wheaten Terrier....she looks like the dog on Beneful Dog Food bags.

No Name English Setter - Reunited With Owner

Name: Unknown

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: English Setter
Age: Unknown, thought middle aged
Location: Dunn, NC

Vet/Medical Info:  Past medical history/vet info unknown. 

Owner Info: Someone dropped this dog out on our road and he is blind.  We do not have a fenced yard to keep him in.  He's an outside dog without restrictions.  He gets along well with people of all ages and other dogs and cats.  He knows how to sit but he is always so excited that we can't learn much more about him because he runs off and we are trying to get him used to us so we can learn more about him.  I have not brought him inside as I am trying to get all the ticks and fleas off of him and I will then bring him in and see if he is housebroken. 

We have a 9 year old Maltese that he does great with, also there is my father in laws dog who is an outside dog who he gets along good with, an 8 year old Lab mix.  We have chickens that roam free on the land and he does fine with them and also a miniature horse whom he gets along with.  There are two females dogs next door that roam free and he does not mess with them either.  He pretty much stays to himself. 

He is doing very well with learning his new surroundings and is getting a lot better about staying at the house and out the road.  He gets around very well by smelling but has run into a few things in the process. He has learned where our porch is and how to climb the steps.  He is doing very well here but we are still scared that he will run off into the road and get hit.  We are expecting our first child so money is tight if it was not for that we would get an underground fence for him and keep him because he is such a sweet and loving dog.

We are in the process of ridding him of all the ticks but he had to have had at least 50 or more on him when he came up to our house.  I purchased front line to put on him to help him out and it seems to be slowly working.  Other than the fact he was starving when he got here, he seems to be very happy and healthy.  We have been feeding him River Run dog food and he seems to be doing much better since he is eating enough.  He is very active and is always running around wagging his tail.  I am going to give him his first bath soon as I am sure all the ticks are dead, once they are washed off I will bring him inside.

He is a wonderful dog. I have been trying to figure out his name but I am not having any luck but he hears when I open the door and comes up to be loved.  We are trying really hard to make him stay in the yard without tying him up because we are scared he would hurt himself because he likes to run.  Also he seems to really like water.  We have a creek that runs through our yard and he loves to go play in it.  He is a very sweet dog and is fine here until we can find him a home.  We will not take him to our local shelter because they kill the dogs every week.  Our only concern is finding him a home where we do not have to worry about him running into the road and getting killed.  He would make a great pet for someone and we would hate it if he never had the chance of having a loving home.

Charlie - Staying With Owner

Name: Charlie
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Boxer/Lab Mix
Age: 2+ years
Location: Lancaster, SC

Vet Info: Neuter verified. Rabies (1 yr) due 5/24, HW negative - due again 5/24.

Owner Info: Charlie is one of my foster dogs that I pulled from Foothills Shelter.  He is a young dog who has developed early onset cataracts and chronic uveitis.  I had hoped to adopt him out quickly but when it was determined he had vision problems, I thought it best not to. Charlie is an indoor dog who is crated.  He is housebroken and leash trained and he knows sit, down, leave and crate.  He has an outgoing personality and is good with people and children of all ages as well as other dogs.  He currently resides with two Rottweilers, a Dachshund and a tuxedo cat.  He has been protective of certain toys that are his favorites but not aggressive.  I can take the toy out of his mouth without issue and if he is playing too intensely with another dog, can take it away from them both and they will go lay down without fuss.  Charlie has completely adapted to his home environment.  Lives indoors and plays outdoors in my back yard.  Limited vision in front of him if you drop a treat but his side and distance vision appear to be fine.  Charlie has developed stringy cataracts in both eyes, vet feels it may be genetic.  Also has chronic uveitis, which is treated with steroids and eyedrops.  Charlie is a very healthy playful dog, loves to run and play.  Great appetite and loves to wrestle with my other dogs and snuggle with me.  He is calm, content and does not appear to be too affected by the vision problem.    

Tank - Left At Shelter, Outcome Unknown

Name: Tank
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Catahoula  
Age: Approximately 9-10 months
Location: Oak Ridge, NC

Vet Info: Tank has not been vetted by current owner and past medical history is unknown.

Owner Info: I found an add on Craigslist for this dog. I contacted the lady who had him and she told me her son and his friend each purchased a Catahoula puppy. Her son's friend found out he was blind and told him he was going to shoot him. The lady took him in to prevent him from being shot, she can no longer care for him and was going to take him to a shelter. I knew the shelter would put him down since he was visually impaired. I took him in to prevent him from being euthanized at a shelter. Tank is an outside dog in a fenced yard, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Tank is nervous and shy but gets along well with people and children of all ages, other dogs and cats. Previous owner stated he exhibited food aggression once but current owner has seen no evidence of aggression. Tank is a very sweet boy - he just deserves a chance at life in a great home!