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.