Blind Dog Rescue Alliance Owner Surrenders: September 2012

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Helen - In Foster Care

Name: Helen

Sex: Female (spay not verified although owner believes she is spayed)

Age: 9+ years

Breed: Schnauzer/Poodle

Location: Louisville, KY

Vet Info: Helen weighs 30 pounds. It is unknown if Helen is up to date on vaccines but if Helen has rescue/adoption, her owner will have her vaccinated. It is unknown if Helen is spayed.

Owner Info: Helen's caregiver took Helen from a local shelter when she took 4 other dogs, as Helen would have been pts. The other 4 have been placed with local rescues. Helen is still in need of a rescue/adopter or foster home. Helen has limited vision and is 90% deaf...She can see about 15 ft. in front of her in strong daylight but after that, it's questionable. She is about 30lbs and 9 + years old. Somebody had her shaved approximately 8 to 10 weeks ago, but Helen's caregiver has searched the local paper and contacted groomers in the area where Helen was picked up, with no luck. Helen is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, she is housebroken and leash trained. She also has access to her caregiver's garage. Her caregiver's other dogs are too fast for her, and one of bigger dogs doesn't like Helen. Helen has never bitten or snapped, and has never shown any aggression. Her caregiver notes that sudden movements close to her face startle her. Her teeth are dirty BUT not rotting or absessed. She believes Helen's eye issues are from cataracts.

Mello - In Memory

Name: Mello

Age: Senior

Breed: Maltese

Sex: Female (altered per owner, not verified)

Location: Charlotte, NC

From her Craig's List posting: Marshmello is a very sweet quiet Maltese who is very calm and rather old. I don't have the heart to put her down because she's such a darling animal. Mello, as we call her, is also going blind and suffers with arthritis. I am unable to continue to give her the care she needs because I started working and don't like leaving her alone. I would like her to have a loving home, where she can relax and receive the love she deserves. She is a perfect lap dog. Free to a good home. We love her and again I can't fathom her being put down. Serious inquires only please.

Precious and Shadow - Staying With Owner

Names: Precious and Shadow

Sex: Precious female (not altered) and Shadow male (not altered)

Breed: Precious - Chihuahua/Poodle/Dachshund , Shadow - Long-haired chihuahua

Ages: Both are about three years old

Location: Patterson, CA

Vet Info: The vet has no records at all on Precious. The vet said that Shadow was in one time in 2011 for a bordetella, microchip, and a distemper shot but has not been back in again. Precious weighs about 2 pounds and Shadow weighs about 3 pounds.

Owner Info: The owner of these two dogs may be moving and is going through a lot so would like to rehome these two dogs. She would love for them to be adopted together. They are outside dogs and are not housebroken but do like to come inside. They are leash trained. They have never bitten or snapped at anyone and have never shown any aggression. Together they weigh about 5 pounds, so they are very small. Precious is a female (not spayed) and Shadow is a male (not neutered). These dogs get along with everyone and other dogs and cats. They have good temperaments and "love to be loved." The owner describes them as "very healthy."

Update 2/23/2013: We have recently heard from the owner of Precious and Shadow. She is more desperate for help in getting her dogs rehomed. She now says that the dogs can be separated (originally she had said that she wanted the dogs adopted together only). Precious is blind and Shadow is not.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Daisy - In Foster Care

Name: Daisy
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Poodle Mix
Age: 11 years

Location: Delhi, NY

Vet/Medical Info: Daisy has really bad dry eye, vet has said her eyes need removed. She desperately needs a new home!

Contact Info: Please try Kari first - karihtrussell@yahoo.com Angel's Gate, Attn: Susan Marino, 510 Archie Elliott Road , Delhi, NY 13753, Phone (607) 746-9211, Email susan@angelsgate.org, Website http://angelsgate.org/

Apollo - Staying With Owner

Name: Apollo

Breed: Red Heeler Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Age: 3 years

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Vet Info: Apollo weighs about 45 pounds. He is neutered and up to date on vaccines.

Owner Info: Apollo's owner adopted Apollo when he was only 19, not realizing how difficult raising a partially blind dog would be. When she first adopted Apollo, Apollo had just had his right eye removed due to small eye. Little did his owner know that he was going blind in his only eye. He still has some vision in his only eye although his owner does not know how well or how stable the blindness is. Months passed by and she soon found out that Apollo was also losing his hearing. Apollo has now lost most of his hearing, he is able to hear sounds although his perception of them is off. From a far range, his hearing is nonexistent. Apollo's owner is a twenty one year old full time college student and has a part time job as well. Apollo is a very sweet and loving dog even though his owner does not have the time to properly care for him. Even finding the time to walk him on a weekly basis is something that she cannot do as well as giving him the loving home that he deserves. He needs a home that has someone around more than she is and more specifically another dog. Apollo gets along with anyone and anything, other animals realize his impairments and become quickly tolerant of him. There is no doubt he is wonderful and that is exactly why he needs a home and an owner that can appreciate him. Apollo is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. Because of Apollo's seeing and hearing impairments he knows sign language for the following commands: Sit, wait, lie down, shake and come. Apollo is good with people and children of all ages, and good with other dogs and cats. His owner says that Apollo has never been aggressive towards anybody or anything. He is rather curious, especially with other animals, although they are very tolerant and even dogs that do not get along well with other dogs love Apollo. Apollo adapts very well to new situations, fortunately he can still see a tiny amount in his only eye which allows him to freely adventure around new areas. Apollo is a wonderful, loving dog! Everyone who meets him immediately falls in love with his silly personality. He loves to cuddle and believes he can still fit onto anyone's lap. Even though he has a few impairments he is very intuitive and kind. Even with his owner's 6 month old niece he made sure that he was gentle when he met her for the first time and licked her little feet. His owner only want the best for Apollo and even though it will be hard to surrender him, she knows that he needs a better home where he can feel comfortable and loved. Thank you so much for your consideration and time.

Stinky - In Foster Care

Name: Stinky
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Poodle Mix
Age: 12 years

Location: Delhi, NY

Vet/Medical Info: Stinky is a sweet senior girl who has a tumor on her eye and mild dry eye. desperately needs a new home!

Shadow - In Foster Care

Name: Shadow
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Poodle Mix
Age: 18 years

Location: Delhi, NY

Vet/Medical Info: Shadow is a sweet senior who is blind. He desperately needs a new home!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Petite - Outcome Unknown At This Time

Name: Petite
Sex: Female
Breed: Boxer Mix
Age: Approximately 10 years

Location: Delhi, NY

Vet/Medical Info: Petite is a sweetheart, she is so friendly and fun. Her right rear leg is short, and she's unable to use it. Her left knee on her left rear leg is fused. Because she can't use her right rear leg and can't bend her left, she walks by extending her left leg out to the side.... and she is able to get around just fine! She does have some arthritis because of her knee. She has had no rescue interest. She can't live with cats, hates them. Good with other dogs. Has beginnings of cataracts. She desperately needs a new home!

Dominic - In Foster Care

Name: Dominic
Sex: Male
Breed: Boxer
Age: Unknown

Location: Delhi, NY

Vet/Medical Info: Dominic is a one eyed somewhat special needs boxer. He walks funny and needs help getting out of the door and with drinking water. He desperately needs a new home!

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Archie - Adopted

Name: Archie

Age: 10 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Blue Heeler Mix

Location: Dallas, TX

Vet Info: Archie is up to date on shots. He is neutered. His most recent vet check stated that he is in "great condition." He is HW negative. He is blind, caused by "possible detached retinas."

Owner Info: Archie's owner recently died, and her daughter-in-law is trying hard to find a new home for him. She said he is a neutered Blue Heeler mix who is used to being an indoor dog with the run of the house. He is housebroken and leash-trained, and used to know some commands but no one has had time to spend with him lately to see what he knows now. He is an outgoing dog who would be happier being the only pet in the house When he lived with another dog, sometimes there would be fights between the dogs but he has never bitten or snapped at a person. Archie gets along with men and women and older kids, and it is probably best that he not be in a home with young children. The daughter-in-law doesn't know much about Archie's medical history except that he is blind. She wrote up the following information about him: Sweet ol' Archie has been through a lot lately. His favorite person passed away. Now Archie's hoping to find himself in a new loving and forever home. Archie is around 10 years old and enjoys every day to the fullest. He is believed to be completely blind but with a good leader he gets around just fine. Although it's hard for a special-needs guy like him to find a special, compassionate person to love him, we know that person is out there. Archie has so much life left! He certainly doesn’t act like a senior dog. He is very healthy and up to date on all vaccines. Although a little overweight at 68 lbs, with a regular balanced diet and some exercise, Archie can be at his ideal weight in no time. Archie would love his new potential family to know that he likes walking. He has not had many walks in his lifetime, but would love for them to be a part of his daily routine. He follows voices and stomping of feet when taking a step is necessary. Archie will thrive in a house where he is the only pet. Archie’s previous owner was ill and not able to give him the attention that he deserved. So he wants a home where he will be the one and only. Archie has one of the best personalities. Is there someone out there willing to open their hearts to a guy that is just down on his luck?

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Vedder - In Memory

Name: Vedder

Breed: Puggle

Age: 10 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Levittown, PA

Vet Info: Vedder is up to date on shots - received a three year rabies in April of 2010 and a distemper in January of 2010. HW negative in May of 2012. She is spayed. Vedder has diabetes and is on special dog food and on insulin. Blind due to cataracts. The vet said that Vedder's owner is good, bringing her in for regular medical care. She weighs 40 pounds.

Owner Info: Vedder is a 10 year old puggle who was diagnosed with diabetes a little over a year ago. She is treated with insulin and diabetic dog food. Unfortunately, her eye sight has slowly deteriorated with the disease. It is very difficult for her owners to continue to care for her. They feel she needs someone who can be around more often. They've posted her on several sites and have asked friends, but have had no luck. Vedder is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house. She is housebroken and leash trained, and she knows sit, lay down, and come. She is good with people and children of all ages. She does not live with any other pets. She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression. They feel that she adapts well to new situations as they recently moved out of their home of 7 years, and she learned her way around the new home very quickly. They are saddened that they cannot care for her. Their working and busy lifestyle has really not helped her with her health, and they're hoping that she can find the new home that she deserves.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Curly - In Blind Dog Bed & Bone Foster Care

Name: Curly
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Poodle
Age: Senior

Location: Delhi, NY

Vet/Medical Info: Curly is blind and deaf. He is completely bonded with a Cocker Spaniel called Midnight, it would be great if they could be adopted together.