Boo - Status Unknown

Name: Boo

Breed: Pekingese

Sex: Male (altered as per caregiver, not confirmed)

Age: 5 years approximately

Location: Columbia, SC

Vet Info: Boo has not been vetted.  Boo is blind and likely deaf.  He weighs about 20 pounds.

Owner Info: This little fellow was found as a stray about a month ago.  He likely was not properly taken care of or had been out on his own for a while.  His current caregivers have too many dogs and they are unable to keep him.  Boo does not have a microchip and was found with no collar.  They've tried to find his owner and have tried other rescues, but have not yet had any luck.  Boo is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Boo is good with people of all ages and with other dogs and cats, but is not very confident, especially when in a new place.  Boo has never bitten or snapped, and has never shown any aggression.  Boo's caregiver describes his eyes as "discolored", and says he appears to be healthy other than his blindness and deafness.  She adds that he is very nice little dog who just needs help. He loves being a lap dog!!

Pepper - Adopted

Name: Pepper

Sex: Female (not altered)

Age: 8 years

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier

Location: West Virginia

Vet Info: The vet clinic saw Pepper and checked her pressure for glaucoma (she did not have glaucoma) and gave her antibiotics for a flea/skin allergy. No other treatment or care was provided.  

Owner Info: Pepper is in a temporary foster home; her recent plans with a rescue fell through. Her current foster mom would like to keep her, but Pepper has been fighting with her female dogs. She said Pepper is 16 pounds and is not spayed. She does not have her shot records. She is willing to get a HW test and also to get Pepper spayed if she is going to a new home. Pepper is an indoor dog with the run of the house. She is housebroken and leash trained and responds to "sit." She is good with men, women and older children, and good with other animals, except for female dogs. Pepper has never been aggressive toward people. She can see a little bit (she has trouble seeing in very low light and very bright light) and gets around her home fine. The foster mom said the vet is not sure why Pepper lost her vision, and she writes: "Pepper is a great dog. She is not hyper like most Jack Russell Terriers. She will go for a long walk and keep the perfect pace, or lay on the couch. She is not demanding. She only wants peace and quiet and to be loved by her person. She sleeps with me almost every night. She deserves a home that will love her and appreciate her."

Gus and Jacques - Adopted

Name: Gus and Jacques

Breed: Papillons

Age: 5 weeks, DOB 10/13/12

Sex: Males

Location: Missouri

Vet Info: Each pup currently weighs less than one pound, and is expected to weigh between 5 - 9 pounds when grown.  Per owner, pups will be neutered and will be utd on vaccines before they are placed.  Pups' owner says that congenital cataracts completely cover the pupil of both eyes on both pups.  There is no light reaching the inner eye at this time. Their owner will have their eyes dilated and re-evaluated at 8 weeks when they are neutered, but right now their vet doesn't have hope that the eye will grow larger than the cataract in order to let light in.  They will be available 10 days after they are neutered. 

Owner Info: The pups' owner bought a female Papillon to breed but she never took so she was retired - however she had been with a male and the retired home gave her back (not wanting to deal with pups) just before having them - there are 3 total.  The puppies are purebred AKC Papillons (2 males) they will be given all normal shots, will be wormed, socialized and very loved on.  Their dew claws have been removed.  Their mom is a healthy 3 yr old AKC Papillon, and she is a very sweet and mellow girl - not a yapper -  she's a very good mom.   The puppies are expected to be very sweet, affectionate and outgoing.  They appear perfect in every way other than the cataracts completely covering their pupils.  They are good with adults and teenagers (but should not be placed in homes with children younger than 5 as they are very small and have delicate bones that can be broken if stepped on), and good with other dogs and cats.  Pups have never shown any aggression, and are very sweet and loving!  

Sport - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Sport

Age: Approximately 3-4 years old

Breed: Shih Tzu

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Northeast Georgia

Vet Info: Sport received Da2pp and Intranasal Bordetella vaccines 9/4/2012.  Sport had fecal and heartworm tests on 9/11/2012, both were negative, and he also received one year rabies vaccine on 9/11/12.  Shelter paperwork indicates that Sport has bilateral KCS (most likely dry eye) with corneal scarring.  Sport weighs 12 pounds.  He is currently on Heartguard. 

Owner Info: Sport was pulled from a Georgia shelter before it was known that he had a serious vision problem. She was told only that he had an eye infection and dry eye that would clear with treatment.  She has been treating him for 6 weeks and unfortunately, sees only a little progress.  He seems to have some vision in bright light but none in the dark. She's planning on having Sport checked by her vet within the next few weeks to re-evaluate his eyes and make recommendations for further treatment.  She works 40+ hrs a week and cannot give him the daily care he needs.  Sport gets around well and has learned to go from the back yard to the front and up the steps to the door without bumping into anything.  Sport is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard.  He is not housebroken, but is leash trained.  He is good with both men and women, and male and female dogs.  He is a sweet boy, although is food aggressive and will snap at another dog or hand that interferes while he eats.  Sport also has minor skin issues that are almost clear, and bilateral ear infections that are also being treated.  She adds that Sport is a happy, sweet little boy!  Because she works 40+ hrs a week and always has several other rescue fosters, Sport does not get the personal time he needs.  Considering his personality and ability to adapt, she thinks he would thrive in a home without so many obligations.        

Daisy - Adopted

Name: Daisy

Age: 4 years

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Location: Southeastern Kentucky

Vet Info: The vet said that he has no record of Daisy being spayed but did say she is in good health. She has had both of her eyes removed. She is current on her shots, including rabies. 

Owner Info: Daisy was adopted from a high-kill shelter in Kentucky but then landed back in the shelter again until her current owner took her home in May 2012. Daisy is a four year old, 40 pound purebred Parti Cocker Spaniel. She is an indoor dog who is housebroken but still learning about the leash. She knows her name and responds to it. She is still learning about steps, and also learning not to jump when she is happy to see someone. Daisy is an outgoing dog who is good with men and women and also older children. She gets along with other dogs and cats, but doesn't like puppies jumping on her - she won't bite but will move away from them. The current owner fosters a number of dogs and can no longer keep Daisy - and the shelter in Daisy's area has a 95% euthanasia rate! She is hoping that someone will give Daisy a forever home. She said that she will pay for the spay and HW test if someone will take her. Daisy is a "super friendly girl who loves everyone!"

Humphrey - Status Unknown

Name: Humphrey
Sex: Male (not altered)
Age: 8 years old
Breed: St. Bernard/Boxer Mix
Location: Central/Western FL

Vet Info: Humphrey has had no recent vetting and is not up to date on vaccines.  He has not been heartworm tested.  They are unsure why he went blind.  Humphrey weighs 80 pounds. 

Owner Info: Humphrey is a St. Bernard/Boxer mix that went blind about 5 months ago.  His owners got him from a shelter when he was a puppy and he is about 8 years old.  Unfortunately, the husband was in a major motorcycle accident in September and sustained multiple injuries which include brain function and vision disability.  As a result, their blind dog Humphrey has become a  safety concern for the husband as he is still very active and tries to be playful.  Also as a result of the accident, they are unable to give Humphrey the care he needs and deserves and his safety is also a concern.  In addition, their financial situation is very bad at this time because the husband is not working so caring for their animals has become impossible.  Humphrey is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Humphrey is good with people of all ages, including children.  Humphrey is not aggressive with toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped at anybody.  Since he went blind he runs into and steps on their other dog who then becomes aggressive towards Humphrey.  They do growl at each other when they are fed however. He doesn't really have much interaction with the cats but seems to mostly ignore them when they are around each other.  Humphrey was always a playful puppy type dog before he went blind.  Humphrey's owner adds that he is a happy playful dog who has become nervous and depressed since he went blind and has also now lost his best friend, her husband.  Their wish is for him to be well cared for and happy and they pray that they will be able to find a home for him that can provide that. They add that they absolutely hate the idea of giving him up but do not have any other choice and they know it is the right thing to do for Humphrey.      

Molly - Adopted

Name: Molly

Sex: Female (altered)

Age: 10 years

Breed: Blue Heeler

Location: Utah

Vet Info: Molly is approximately 10 years old. She is blind, the cause is not known. Molly is a healthy dog for her age and has a sweet disposition and was easy for the vet to examine. She has been spayed and is up to date on her rabies, bordetella and distemper shots. Her teeth need a cleaning but it is not urgent. She weighs 34 pounds.

Owner Info: Molly's owner, who is 87 years old, moved in with her daughter in May of 2012. Molly's owner has dementia and is no longer able to care for Molly and the owner's daughter is unable to keep her. Right now Molly is living outside and the weather is getting cold in Utah. She is gentle around children, even young children, and is a great cattle herder! She did attack a cat once and bit a puppy once too, so should be an only pet. She tends to be possessive with her food and toys. She loves to walk and is very energetic.

Dash - In Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue Foster Care

Name: Dash

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Golden Retriever

Age: 5 - 7 years old

Location: Central/Eastern North Carolina

Vet Info: Vetting information is unknown, but it's likely Dash is not up to date on vaccines and has not had a recent heartworm test.  Dash weighs about 55 pounds.  Dash is completely blind.

Owner Info: Dash is owned by a woman who is nearly 100 years old.  Dash used to belong to her son (who also didn't care for Dash properly) but he has passed away, and she is unable to properly care for Dash.   Dash was "discovered" by a Meals on Wheels volunteer who asked his owner about him, and the owner would like help in finding Dash a new home.  Dash isn't abused, but is neglected (has little food, occasional clean water and probably no veterinary care). Unfortunately, not much is known about Dash.  He is kept in a small 8 x 8 pen, day and night.  Our contact is guessing he's not housebroken or leash trained, but this is not known for certain.  It's also unknown if he's ever shown any aggression or is possessive of toys, treats, or food, but our contact believes he has never shown any aggression, and if asked, our contact will be happy to evaluate him.  We're told he knows the Meals on Wheels volunteer's voice and is very warm to her - she's been bringing him treats, but when the volunteer brought a stranger to Dash, he was wary and barked.  After they gave him a few treats, he warmed up. As we get more information on Dash, we will forward it along.  He is truly a special boy.

Chance - Reunited With Owner

Name: Chance

Sex: Female (unknown if altered)

Age: Approximately 2 years old

Breed: Labrador Retriever

Location: Indiana

Vet Info: The vet saw Chance briefly but did not administer any shots or a HW test and could not confirm if she was spayed.

Owner Info: Chance was found along a highway in a remote area at the end of October 2012. The current owner has checked for a microchip (there is not one) and has contacted area shelters and vets but no one is looking for this girl. The new owner already has three other dogs and cannot commit to a fourth dog as much as she loves Chance. Chance weighs about 65 pounds and, by owner report, is spayed. She is housebroken and leash-trained. If she is downstairs and told to "stay", she stays downstairs. She is an outgoing dog who sometimes gets nervous but she is good with men, women and children, including young children, and also good with other dogs and cats. There was one instance when Chance did growl when the owner's shih tzu was near Chance as Chance was searching for her food but otherwise the owner has not seen any other signs of aggression or of being possessive with food or toys. The new owner says "she is just so sweet and just wants to be loved. She wags her tail so often and brings me her toy dragon." She said that both of Chance's eyes look "glassy" and she plans to take her to an ophthalmologist because Chance cannot see.