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!