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!!!”