Elvis - In Foster Care

Name: Elvis

Age: Estimated 4 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Mixed Breed

Location: Raleigh, NC area

Vet Info: Elvis is not neutered, but is up to date on vaccines. His next rabies vaccine is due in August 2016 and his Lepto and Bordetella vaccines are due this February.  His heartworm test from February 2013 was negative. He also had a dental not too long ago. He weighs 35 pounds.

Owner Info: Elvis is a very sweet boy whose owners recently moved.  Previously, they had a fenced yard, but now only have an outdoor kennel and this is where Elvis is kept because her husband won't allow him in the house.  They also had Elvis's sister, but she was able to find a new home for his sister.  Even though she's tried multiple times, she has not been able to find a new home for Elvis, because he is blind.  They have had Elvis since he was a puppy.  She loves Elvis dearly and is desperately hoping for a better life for him.  She writes, "He is a wonderful dog and deserves a good loving home." They are not sure of the cause of his blindness, but she writes that "he can see or sense moving objects when they are close. If the item is not moving he has occasionally ran into them".  Elvis is housebroken and leash trained, and knows the commands sit, stay, and no.  He's good with people of all ages, and with other dogs.  They have never seen him with a cat and so don't know how he would react.  He is also crate trained.  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped.  His owner writes, "he is a loving dog and loves to cuddle. He does well with others but sometimes shys away from a male voice at first. He is in good health with the exception of his eye sight. He is playful and gentle. Last year prior to learning of his vision issues he was hit by a vehicle and broke his front leg. It has since healed while he was under the care of a vet." And she adds, "Thank you for considering him, he is such a wonderful dog!"

Rusty - Adopted

Name: Rusty
Age: 12 years
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Mixed Breed
Location: Philadelphia, PA

Vet Info: Rusty has just been to the vet and is now up to date with vaccinations. She is confirmed spayed. Rusty weighs approximately 25 lbs.

Owner Info: Rusty’s owner passed away recently and is currently living in a very temporary foster home with her blind companion, Holly.  The late owner’s niece is trying to find a permanent home for both dogs but feels they can be separated if necessary. She told us Rusty was rescued from the PA SPCA and is a sweet senior dog with hip dysplasia. She has a tough time with any more than a few steps. She would be best suited with someone who has a home where she does not have a whole flight of stairs to go out. Rusty is an indoor dog with the run of the house.  She is housebroken and leash trained.  Rusty is listed as being good with all people, children and female dogs.  Rusty is currently in a very temporary foster home.  She needs to find a more permanent situation soon.

Update 2/9/14: We have an urgent update on this sweet pair, please continue to share them with your contacts! Their caregivers also say that if there is interest in them but they need to be held longer, they will of course do so. They want this special pair to have a loving home just as we do.

Here’s some more info on Holly and Rusty from their caregiver:

“Holly is a 10yr old Jack Russell who is recently blind but adjusting well. She is trained, can walk on a leash, is spayed and up to date on shots. She is good with other dogs and people, but she has never had the opportunity to mix with cats or kids. Her sister Rusty is a 13yr small mix breed, who has cataracts but sees well enough. Like Holly she is trained, loves to walk on leash,is also spayed and has a pleasant sweet disposition. She also is good with other dogs and people, but never had opportunity to be with cats or kids. I came by these 2 when my aunt passed away, and currently have a neighbor coming in 3 times a day to feed & let them out, but this is no life for them after having been with my aunt all day all their lives.”

“I am afraid that a shelter would be traumatic for them, and my feeling is shared by several organizations we've contacted who could not foster them. They have never been out of their home or yard, nor put into a situation where they had to fend for themselves , and now that they both have vision problems it would be cruel to subject them to a shelter. They are older and need tender loving homes. Even though it will break our hearts, living with only a neighbor coming 3 times a day and us being with them 2 times a week is not the good life they and certainly not the one they deserve. Therefore If we cannot find a foster or adoption for them by the 1st week of March I will have to have them put to sleep.”

Update 2/18/14: We've received an update from Rusty's and Holly's caregiver that Holly may have found her new home!  She's there for a trial period and we're hoping that everything works out for her!  We will update when we have more information. Rusty is still in need of a new home, and her caregiver notes that she is not used to car travel and would not be able to handle a long journey, so it would be best, if possible, for her to stay somewhat local.

Update 2/27/14: Unfortunately, Holly's adoption didn't work out through no fault of her own, and so she is now back with Rusty.  The local media will be doing a story about them very soon, and we're hopeful that something will work out for this very special pair! Nothing is finalized, and so while there is interest, as of now, they are still in need.  

Holly - Adopted

Name: Holly 

Age: 10 years
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier
Location: Philadelphia, PA

Vet Info: Holly was taken to the vet in June 2013 as she was not eating.  She was diagnosed as blind.  Vet says Holly is spayed but does not have any previous vet information.  Holly did not have any injections at this vet so can be considered as not up to date. Holly weighs approximately 14 lbs.

Owner Info: Holly’s owner passed away in December 2013 and the owner’s niece is trying to find a permanent home for Holly and her sighted companion dog, Rusty.  Holly is an indoor dog with the run of the house.  She is housebroken but not leash trained.  Holly is listed as being good with all people, children and female dogs. Holly is currently in a very temporary foster home.  She needs to find a more permanent situation soon. The late owner’s niece stated in the surrender form that “Holly was not eating back in June of this year.  That is when she was taken to Bree's Animal Hosp and diagnosed with blindness.  She is much better and eats and has adapted to her condition. Aside from her blindness she is a healthy sweet dog with no issues.  Since she belonged to my late aunt I do not know her full medical background.  Holly just lost her owner and I'm afraid that her companion dog will be separated from her as well.  I really hope that someone can give her a chance to be in a loving home for the remainder of her life.”

Update 2/9/14: We have an urgent update on this sweet pair, please continue to share them with your contacts! Their caregivers also say that if there is interest in them but they need to be held longer, they will of course do so. They want this special pair to have a loving home just as we do.

Here’s some more info on Holly and Rusty from their caregiver:

“Holly is a 10yr old Jack Russell who is recently blind but adjusting well. She is trained, can walk on a leash, is spayed and up to date on shots. She is good with other dogs and people, but she has never had the opportunity to mix with cats or kids. Her sister Rusty is a 13yr small mix breed, who has cataracts but sees well enough. Like Holly she is trained, loves to walk on leash,is also spayed and has a pleasant sweet disposition. She also is good with other dogs and people, but never had opportunity to be with cats or kids. I came by these 2 when my aunt passed away, and currently have a neighbor coming in 3 times a day to feed & let them out, but this is no life for them after having been with my aunt all day all their lives.”

“I am afraid that a shelter would be traumatic for them, and my feeling is shared by several organizations we've contacted who could not foster them. They have never been out of their home or yard, nor put into a situation where they had to fend for themselves , and now that they both have vision problems it would be cruel to subject them to a shelter. They are older and need tender loving homes. Even though it will break our hearts, living with only a neighbor coming 3 times a day and us being with them 2 times a week is not the good life they and certainly not the one they deserve. Therefore If we cannot find a foster or adoption for them by the 1st week of March I will have to have them put to sleep.”

Update 2/18/14: We've received an update from Rusty's and Holly's caregiver that Holly may have found her new home!  She's there for a trial period and we're hoping that everything works out for her!  We will update when we have more information. Rusty is still in need of a new home, and her caregiver notes that she is not used to car travel and would not be able to handle a long journey, so it would be best, if possible, for her to stay somewhat local.

Update 2/27/14: Unfortunately, Holly's adoption didn't work out through no fault of her own, and so she is now back with Rusty.  The local media will be doing a story about them very soon, and we're hopeful that something will work out for this very special pair! Nothing is finalized, and so while there is interest, as of now, they are still in need.  

Billy - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Billy

Age: Unknown

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Shih Tzu

Location: Virginia by the KY, WV, VA line

Vet Info: Billy's vet did give a rabies vaccine, but they were unable to locate the dates of the vaccine or when it is next due without the certificate number.  Billy is not neutered and has not had a recent heartworm test.  Billy weighs about 8 pounds. His owner says she gave him a series of 7-way shots a couple years ago.

Owner Info: Billy is a blind Shih Tzu whose owner is not well and is unable to give him the time and care he needs.  She has other dogs as well, and she knows that Billy needs attention.  Billy was a stray that she found, and she has had him about two years.  Billy is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  His owner notes that he "goes in circles" and he has "bug eyes".  Billy got a punctured eye about a year ago - his owner thinks a pigeon did it.  It has healed and is now blue, and she writes Billy is "blue in one eye, cateract in other may see shadows".   He can hear.  He is good with people of all ages and with other dogs and cats.  He is not possessive of toys, treats or food and has never shown any aggression.  His owner says that he loves everybody!  She writes, "Please if you can take Billy,  he's a good little dog!!"  She also writes that Billy needs attention.

PLEASE NOTE:  This is NOT a picture of Billy, but his owner says that he "looks like the black and white Shih Tzu in this picture but he's smaller".  

Cosette (formerly Newbie) - Adopted

Name: Cosette (formerly Newbie)

Age: 5 years (estimated)

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Vet Info: Cosette has been spayed and is up to date on her rabies vaccine.  She has been diagnosed with extremely dry eye and bilateral cherry eye. She weighs about 23 pounds. 

Owner Info: Newbie is an adorable little girl who was found in a park on 12/8 in Jacksonville, Florida.  A Good Samaritan saw her struggling in the sand, panting and not able to stand. She is unable to keep Newbie and is hoping for rescue or adoption for this sweetheart.  She has had Newbie for about a week.  She took Newbie right to the vet where it was determined Newbie was blind.  She was also covered with mats and burrs and totally flea ridden.  They shaved about 11 pounds of mats and hair off of her!  Newbie is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and walks wonderfully on the leash.  She's good with women (she has not yet been around men), children and female dogs (she's not been around any male dogs), and lives with a female Catahoula.  She is not possessive of treats or toys, but does not like when the Catahoula tries to eat her food.  The Good Samaritan says that Newbie sleeps beautifully through the night, doesn't chew on anything she's not supposed to, and loves to go for car rides!  She loves to sleep curled up in a chair and doesn't wake up until she is woken up.  She's very sweet and gentle and loving and is not at all demanding.  The Good Samaritan writes, "She is very loving and great around small children.  She needs to be with someone stable so she can find the way around the surroundings and be comfortable.  She loves tummy rubs and gentle dog that needs love."

Popeye - In Memory

Name: Popeye

Age: 3-4 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier

Location: Central North Carolina area

Vet Info: Popeye had a rabies shot on 11/3/13 but has not had any others yet. He has been neutered. He is heartworm positive and being treated using the slow kill method. One eye has been removed and the other has little sight, if any. He has gained weight - from 43 pounds to 54.2 pounds. The vet clinic said that Popeye "is really sweet and has the best demeanor."  

Owner info: The owner wrote: We found Popeye in the middle of the road with one eye popping out of his head, starving, covered in fleas. He was a horrible sight, so we took him to the emergency vet. The vet informed us that he was most likely used as a bait dog in dog fighting. His eye was removed and the damage to his remaining eye has left him completely blind. He has put on some weight and is healthy now, so we feel it is now time to find him a permanent home." The owner found the dog in late October/early November 2013. Popeye is an indoor dog who is housetrained and leash trained. He follows the commands to "come" and "step." He is good with people of all ages, good with cats, and good with female dogs. He does not get along well with larger, male dogs who have not been neutered - he will growl and bark. Popeye has never bitten or snapped. Once Popeye gains some more weight, he will proceed further with the HW treatment plus get the distemper vaccine and be neutered. Popeye has a FB page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/PopeyeNeedsLove The FB page says that the owners are in the final months of their current lease, so need to rehome Popeye soon!

Update 6/15/14: We just got an update on sweet Popeye, who still is in need of a forever home. Here is the update: Popeye is still doing great! Due to the neurological damage this poor boy has suffered along with his heartworms, neutering this boy has been a challenge. Luckily, we don't have any un-spayed females here, but we are hoping that with his neutering he might calm down a bit. Even with everything this boy has endured, he is still such a sweetheart that just loves to be cuddled. 

Update 7/23/14: Popeye has been neutered and is ready to be crossposted far and wide!

Update 11/19/14: Popeye does well with the other dogs and cats in his home but his owner said he would really benefit from more one on one attention than she can give him.  Please continue to share his information!!

Update 2/10/15: We've heard from Popeye's caregivers and he's still looking for his forever home!  Popeye has had some setbacks with Obsessive Compulsive activities like circling for a long time and can be destructive if left alone, but his caregivers wrote that he's still a sweet boy!   

Princey and Minnie - Bonded Pair - No Longer In Need

Name: Princey                                                    
Age: 7 years                                                        
Sex: Male (not altered)                                       
Breed: Maltese                                                    
Location: New York (Bronx), NY                     

Vet Info: The last visit to the listed vet was 12-28-2011. Princey is not current on vaccinations and has not been heartworm tested. No record of neutering.

Owner Info: Princey is blind and has a companion dog named Minnie who has been his “eyes”. Princey is an indoor dog and is leash trained, housebroken and knows some commands.  He weighs 11 lbs. The owner states that Princey is good with men, women and small animals. She also told us that she has taken Princey to a veterinary opthalmologist and the diagnosis was “degeneration of the pupil”. The surrender form states that Princey snapped at the owner’s sister because she came near where he was eating a piece of chicken.  Skin was not broken.

Name: Minnie

Age: 5+ years
Sex: Female (not altered)
Breed: Maltese
Location: New York (Bronx), NY

Vet Info: The clinic has not been able to locate vetting information.  The owner has stated that Minnie has not been spayed and is not UTD with vaccinations.

Owner Info: Minnie is a 5+ year old Maltese who has not been spayed.  The owner states that financial problems are the reason she is not able to keep Minnie and Princey.  The owner wants the dogs to stay together as they are a bonded pair and Minnie is “Princey’s eyes”. Minnie is an indoor dog with the run of the house.  She weighs 6 lbs. She is listed as outgoing, good with all people and male dogs.  Minnie is also housebroken and leash trained. “Minnie is not visually impaired. She is very friendly and outgoing, Loves attention and is very affectionate”. “This is my first attempt to place the dogs. I have finally decided to place them because it’s the best thing to do due to financial hardship”. 

Update 4/12/14: Princey and Minnie are still in need of a new home!!! Please share their information with rescue groups.

Seemore Magoo

Name: Seemore Magoo
Age: 8 months
Sex: Male (not yet confirmed altered)
Breed: Spitz (American Eskimo) Mix
Location: Aztec, New Mexico

Vet info: None available.

Owner information: Seemore Magoo was pulled from a high kill shelter. He is a lovely, sweet boy. His rescuers say he is neutered and micro-chipped but we have not been able to confirm this with a vet. They saved him with the intention of finding him a new home with someone who has experience with blind dogs. His rescuer has written “We can keep him here as a foster until a good home is found. My friend who adopted him thought he would be a good match for her 78 year old mother but he is too much dog for her. I am going to take over his care and foster him until we can find a home for him. He will live in an outdoor kennel with us so he has a small safe place to call home.” Seemore Magoo weighs 40 lbs. 

Fluffy

Name: Fluffy

Age: 3 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Chow Chow

Location: Plaistow, NH

Vet Info: Fluffy was taken to the vet office by the police after he was picked up as a stray.  Fluffy had been hit by a car but is now well and ready for a new home.  Fluffy had his rabies inoculation in November 2013.  He has not been heartworm tested.  Fluffy is blind but in good health and is reported as “very sweet”. Fluffy weighs around 50 lbs.

Owner Info: The current owner works at the veterinary clinic where Fluffy was taken by the police. Fluffy is currently living at the clinic, he is crated but taken for frequent walks. He is good with all adults and teenagers but is “not a big fan of other dogs”. Fluffy is housebroken and good on lead. The owner writes “The previous owner has made no effort to contact us. The home was found with a broken baby gate (how he got onto the road where the police found him) and a bowl of french fries. He is in great health, a beautiful purebred sweet Chow!. He really deserves a sweet loving home! I have been trying for months on my own but need help because a lot of people get bad vibes about the Chow breed. I however, have never met such a sweet and gentle dog!!!”

Sully - Staying With Owner

Name: Sully

Age: Unknown, possibly around 6 years

Breed: Collie / Labrador Mix

Sex: Male (altered per current rescue)

Location: Jackson, TN area

Vet Info: Per his current rescue, Sully is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.  Sully has tested HW positive and is beginning treatment.  He weighs approximately 63 pounds.  Sully is completely blind. 

Owner Info: Sully is a very handsome and friendly boy who has lived outside with 26 other dogs his whole life.  He didn't even have a name and was called only, "Blind Boy".  He now has a wonderful name and he is ready for his very own inside forever home!  As he lived outside with so many other dogs, he will need to learn potty training and leash training.  He also had to fight for his food by standing up to his kennel mates, and so Sully will need someone understanding and patient of his current needs, but he is doing wonderfully in his foster home and is learning very quickly!  His foster home says, "Sully is clearly adjusting to inside life.  He seems so happy, and he's really fitting in well with my other dogs.  They're jumping and playing, like they've known each other for years.  He has been quick to learn key commands such as stop and step.  By his behavior, you would never guess he's been outside his whole life.  He seems very trusting of us, and he has shown no negative behavior.  He takes a bit more attention, since he's  becoming familiar with the new environment, but other than that, he's just a sweet little guy" and even with all he's gone through, his rescue writes that "everyone at the vet's office loved him and couldn't believe how friendly he was".  

Gunner - In Foster Care

Name: Gunner

Age: 9 months approximately

Breed: Labrador / Doberman Mix

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Grand Island, NE area

Vet Info: Gunner has not been recently vetted.  He weighs approximately 45+ pounds.

Owner Info: Gunner's owner has a handicapped son.  With many doctor's appointments and hospital stays, she doesn't have the time to give Gunner what he needs, and she is desperately hoping for rescue for this sweet boy!  She is doing the best she can and it breaks her heart, but if rescue cannot be found, she will have to bring him to the shelter.  She has had Gunner about 4 months and originally took him on with the intention of finding him a permanent home, but has not been able to.  She writes that Gunner "has a birth defect. He was born completely blind. We do believe he can see shadows". He is an indoor dog who is crated, he is housebroken but not leash trained.  He knows the command Quiet, and has just learned Sit.  Gunner is a friendly boy and is good with people of all ages, both male and female dogs, and cats, and lives with a cat now.  He has never shown any aggression and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  His owner writes, "He does adapt well. It took him two or three days to learn our routines and where things are located. Giving him lots of love and attention helped. It relieve his anxiety. We are still doing our best to find him a new home. If we cannot find him a new home or foster home soon we will be forced to send him to the pound. This really breaks my heart."

Layla - In Foster Care

Name: Layla

Age: 8 or 9 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Labrador Mix

Location: Columbus, NJ area

Vet Info: Layla is spayed (shelter she came from confirmed all dogs are altered being being adopted). She is not up to date on vaccines.  She is heartworm negative per owner but this is also not confirmed.  Layla weighs approximately 105 pounds.  She may also have Lyme Disease. NOTE: Layla's owner has said she is willing to take her to have her vaccines brought up to date and to contribute to Layla’s care financially.

Owner Info: Layla is a sweet girl who is in urgent need of rescue.  Layla's owner adopted her from her local shelter after Hurricane Katrina.  On December 1st, she is moving to a new apartment with a lot of steps and she feels Layla would be unable to handle the steps due to her weight and eyesight.  She has tried a few rescues but they have not returned her phone calls or emails.  If Layla is unable to find rescue before December 1st, she may be euthanized.  Layla is FOR RESCUE ONLY.  Layla's owners noticed about 4 years ago that she was bumping into things, and a specialist diagnosed her with SARD (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration).  She is completely blind. Her owner says, "with her blindness and the lymes she has become over weight because she cannot be exercised enough to keep her weight under control.  It is also difficult for to clean herself so she needs help."  Layla is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with people of all ages, and both dogs and cats.  She is not possessive of toys, treats or food, and has never shown any aggression.   Her owner writes, "Layla have adapted to 2 new places in the past few years. she bumps into things at first but given a little time she learns the lay of the land well. it helps if there is air fresheners or something that makes noise to help her get a reference point." Her owner writes, "Layla is a sweet and very well behaved dog. she gets along with my sons cats and dose not mind shairing a water bowl with them. she likes to cuddle with all the other pets in the house and doesn’t mind meeting new friends even if she is not spunky like she used to be."

Update 11/30/13: Layla’s vet's office says she's up to date on her rabies vaccine but they were unable to confirm her spay.  They commented several times on what a sweet and very good girl she is!

Update 12/1/13: Layla’s owners are moving today but are able to keep her for a few more days.  The shelter where Layla came from confirms they spay all the dogs before adoption and so Layla is no longer for rescue only!  

Nala - Staying With Owner

Name: Nala

Age: 6 years

Breed: Wheaten Terrier/Bearded Collie Mix

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Carrollton, TX area

Vet Info: Nala is confirmed spayed but is not up to date on vaccines and has not been recently heartworm tested.  Her owners will have this done as soon as possible and will update us once they have.  Nala weighs about 45 pounds.

Owner Info: Nala's owners are heartbroken, but they feel she would be better off in a home where someone can be with her more than they can.  Nala developed SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration) about two months ago, and has been diagnosed with Cushings about six months ago.  She is completely blind.

Please read their heartfelt plea:  "Our sweet dog , Nala, is a 6 1/2 year old wheaten terrier / bearded collie mix who , in the past 6 months, has developed Cushing's syndrome and acute retinal degeneration. She has gained a tremendous amount of weight and is hurting herself every day. We have tried everything - she has broken out of 2 different types of crates -and now she is so depressed and just lays around and counter surfs all day. I am at work all day and my 2 sons are at school so we cannot be with her and she needs to be at a home where someone can watch her and be with her more. She is truly the sweetest dog I have ever met- she has never barked in 6 years ! She is the best little buddy ever but I can't care for her the way that she needs anymore."  Nala is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with people of all ages.  They don't have any other pets, but they write, "She is really good with anyone or any other animal- she has never ever been aggressive in the whole time we have had her.  We used to have a shih tzu who we had when we got Nala. They got along amazingly well.  She has never been aggressive with any other dogs- we have taken her to the dog park many times and she always either just watches the other dogs or is very submissive and lets other dogs play with her and climb on her! She has been with my moms shih tzu many times and is very sweet and let's him climb all over her with no problems. She is very nurturing".  Her owner adds, "She really is the best dog ever- this has broken my heart but I want what is best for her."

Tanner - Adopted

Name: Tanner
Age: 5 years
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Location: Rhodes, Michigan

Vet Info: We have not been able to verify any medical info about Tanner as his owner has been giving Tanner and the other dogs their vaccinations.  She has told us that Tanner is current with all inoculations and his rabies is good through October 2015.  Tanner has been tested for heartworm and was negative, he weighs 85lbs. We have confirmed Tanner was neutered on 11/19/2013.

Owner Info: Tanner is good with all people, children female dogs and small animals. The owner has told us “Tanner, at one time was house broken...as a puppy. He is VERY friendly and loves attention and people. Tanner went blind about 12 months ago, I have 12 other sled dogs, and he is not able to participate like he did in the past and it is not fair for him to be in a kennel environment. I would like to find him a special home where he can get attention.”

Stevie - In Foster Care

Name: Stevie

Age: Estimated 7 years

Breed: Shih Tzu

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Approx. an hour southeast of Raleigh, NC

Vet Info: Stevie is up to date on vaccines but is still in need of rabies (in the shelter confusion, his rabies vaccine wasn't given).  He has not had a recent heartworm test. His Good Samaritan writes that the vet said he has a heart murmur and cataracts in both eyes.  Stevie weighs approximately 8 pounds and was neutered on 11/19/13.

Owner Info: Stevie was recently pulled from a kill shelter, where he was picked up as a stray.  A Good Samaritan who pulls dogs from shelters for rescues saw him when she was at the shelter, and was told his time was up.  She said she couldn't leave him there!   Stevie is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He's good with both male and female dogs, and cats.  His caregiver writes that she's not seen him much around men "except for the vet who examined him, but he is a friendly, social little fellow so I doubt it is an issue".  Stevie is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  She says that he adapts well to new situations and has been able to figure out her house quickly.Here is what she writes about Stevie: "Stevie is an adventurous little guy!  this morning he did not readily come in from pottying, so I checked on him....he was standing on a bench .   I called him, and he carefully jumped the 18 inches to the ground and came running.  He gets along with my gang of small dogs and cats so he is not a problem.    He walks well with a harness and will make someone a wonderful companion.  He certainly did not deserve to die in a shelter!"  

Charlie - Adopted

Name: Charlie
Age: Approximately 8 years
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Vet Info: Charlie tested positive for heartworm but is currently being treated.  He is UTD with inoculations. He is blind but appears to manage well. The owner has said that Charlie is scheduled to be neutered when his heartworm treatment has been completed, we have confirmed this has now been done.

Owner Info: Charlie was turned in to a shelter to be euthanized because he is blind.  He was saved by a small rescue.  The rescue is small with limited outreach and ideally would wish for a forever home for Charlie.  However, until Charlie has been neutered at the end of his heartworm treatment, he will be available for rescue placement.  Charlie is reported as being house broken, leash trained, and good with all dogs, cats, small animals and people. He weighs 26 lbs. The current owner has written the following about Charlie: “We are a rescue of mixed breed dogs. Charlie was pulled as he was blind and was going to be gassed. He desperately needs a forever home that will have more time for him and to fully develop this wonderful dogs personality. Eye specialist says he is a poor candidate for surgery although it maybe could be done but no guarantee and states he gets along fine and has probably been blind for a while. He is on three medicines and one eye is worse than the other.” 

Update 3/4/2014: We've heard from Charlie's owner, and she is moving soon and feels that Charlie really needs to be in a new home as soon as possible!

Precious - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Precious

Age: Approximately 6 years

Breed: Shih Tzu

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Vet Info:  Precious is confirmed heartworm negative and is confirmed spayed.  Precious received a one year rabies vaccination and the distemper/parvo vaccine on 12/6/13.   Precious weighs about 13 pounds.

Owner Info:  Precious is a beautiful little girl who was found roaming the streets on Halloween morning.  A Good Samaritan took her in, but is not able to keep her as she has reached the city limit for animals.  Precious was severely matted, eyes crusted shut, ear infections, toenails growing into the skin and infested with fleas.  The Good Samaritan brought her to the vet, and they found that she has ulcers in both eyes that have caused her to be completely blind, her front teeth are rotted out (she does still have her back teeth) and her bottom jaw is broken.  She will need artificial tears every day and will never regain her sight.  Her caregiver writes  "She is aged at 6 years old and is the sweetest dog.  She loves my other dogs and cats and all she wants to do is sit in my lap and be loved on. I do plan on getting her all vaccinations and getting her fixed as she looks to have been bred by her previous owners. I did find the owners, and upon talking to them, we agreed I was keeping the dog and not returning her to them because of her condition. She is on all medications she needs to be now".  Precious is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with both men and women, and other dogs and cats, and currently lives with 4 other dogs and 2 cats.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  Her caregiver writes, "even when she was on the street she just ran, she never tried to snap or bite at me".  Her caregiver says that she adapts well, and told us, "She adapts amazingly. She has been at my house only a week and has learned her way around, and where the back door is to go outside. She knows the steps already (with guidance at first, of course) and knows where her water bowl is. She knows when its bedtime and she sleeps on the bed with my other dogs. She stumbles around still but if you call her, she follows your voice instantly." Her caregiver wanted us to know that Precious does look "a little rough around the edges now" as she is unable to be groomed until she gets her vaccinations, but she is still a beautiful girl!  Precious is very sweet and very cuddly!  Her caregiver says, "This dog just wants a lap to sit in and food to eat. Besides her grooming and visual impairment, she is not a high maintenance dog. She sits at your feet when you are eating, she does not beg though. She has adapted great to me, and I am positive she would adapt great with other people. She was raised with a 6 year old girl, so I do know she had been around children."

Update 1/24/14: We've just heard from Precious's Good Samaritan and she will be moving soon.  Unfortunately, she is not able to take Precious with her.  Precious is becoming urgent!  She is able to help transport. She told us "Currently my situation has changed and I am having to move in the next month or so and I will be unable to take her with me, so I am getting slightly desperate. She is current on everything and is fixed. If you can please network her again, or update anything, i would be more than grateful!! Again, thank you so much for helping me before and now."

Update 1/30/2014: Here’s an update from Precious’s owner "She is doing great. Getting chubby (my bad)! haha. She gets along so great here and I don’t know how I’m going to give her up, it's going to kill me! All she wants to do is sleep and cuddle next to somebody. She would be the perfect dog. Her allergies act up from time to time and I was going to take her to an animal shelter I use to work at but I am so so so scared they won’t put her out for adoption because she's blind, needs dental work, a little shy (despite she opens up beautifully!). I would hate for her to be put in a cage her whole life just getting meds after meds and not able to find a home (they are a great shelter, but that is probably what they would do!)"

No Name Shepherd Mix - In Memory

Name: No name

Age: Unknown

Breed: Unknown, possibly shepherd mix

Sex: Male (not neutered)

Location: Akron, OH area

Vet Info: Vet estimates he is 10 years old, he weighs 44 lbs.  The vet says he's extremely thin, has broken and cracked teeth, had extremely long nails, is blind, and is partially deaf. Despite all of this, he's a sweet, sweet dog!!

Owner Info: This sweet boy was found on the side of the road and has been with a Good Samaritan for a few days, she will keep him until a forever home or rescue is found.  He is an outdoor dog without restrictions and it is not known if he is housebroken or good with other dogs and cats.  He does appear to be somewhat nervous and shy.  He has not shown any possession with toys, treats, or food, and has not shown any aggression.  He appears to be fully blind.  They write, "he is just really scared but very sweet!"  They are very much hoping that we can help!  

Scar - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Scar

Age: Approximately 2 years

Breed: Hanging Tree Cow Dog

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Hornell, NY area

Vet Info: Scar is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He is next due for the rabies vaccine in March, 2016, and for the distemper vaccine in March of 2014.  He has not been recently heartworm tested.  Scar weighs about 60 pounds.

Owner Info: Scar lives on a working farm and his owner says that it is getting dangerous for him as he still tries to work the cattle.  He also runs into the machinery, and she is afraid he is going to hurt himself.  She has asked everyone she knows, but she's been unable to find a new home for Scar.  Scar is an outdoor dog without restrictions, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He knows "come" and "crate".  Scar is good with women and other dogs, and his owner wrote, "he is good with men just doesn't trust them he listens to my boyfriend but isn't 'friendly' with him", and she says he doesn't seem to mind the cat.   He does chase the cows, pigs, and goat.  Scar has never bitten or snapped and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  Scar came from an abusive home and may be slow to warm up.  His owner says, "He adjusts once he trusts someone he came from an abusive home before us so he really needs a person to trust."  He can see movement and may see objects clearly, but his pupils stay dilated and he will run into you if you are standing still.  Scar is missing part of his lip but this doesn't affect him at all.  She just cleans his teeth off for him.  Other than that, she says that he is in great health! His owner adds, "He is a sweetheart. Once he trusts you he wants to be with you and play. He loves my 3 yr old son. He is good in the house but i have not had him in alot. Once he gets used to a situation and a place he is really good. I love him I just dont want to see him get hurt. He needs more time then i can give him."

Update 4/12/14: We heard from Scar's owner today. He is doing very well and still needs a new home. And he loves his owner's four year old! Scar would be a great family dog!

Update 7/21/2014: OS has received this message from Scar's owner today and he is now extremely urgent!  “Has there been any interest in Scar?  If not I am going to have to put him to sleep he killed a piglet today and although he is great w dogs and cats he is getting horrible w the livestock because he can't see them. Thank you.”