Cory

Name: Cory

Breed: German Shepherd Mix

Age: Estimated 3-4 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Dayton, OH

Vet Info: Cory is UTD with vaccinations but not yet neutered according to the Corgi Rescue he is currently with.

Owner Info: Cory was rescued by a Corgi rescue who are now looking for a forever home or other rescue, perhaps a blind dog rescue or special needs, where he will have more of a chance of finding a good home. Anyone who has ever known a blind dog will tell you that once acclimated, you forget they are blind and they are the same loving dogs, if not more so than the fully sighted! Cory will be no different, as he has already shown. This is the info we have from the rescue – “I rescued a 3-4 year old blind Shepherd mix from Anniston Animal Shelter in Annison, AL. I named him Cory. He weighs about 65-70 lbs and is completely blind but is a very smart dog. He can leave his wire crate in the living room, go outside to the patio and walk around the entire yard, come back on the patio and walk into his crate in the living room. I am a Corgi Rescue and I will have a hard time placing this dog into a good home. Therefore, I am interested in getting him into a blind rescue where he will have more of a chance of a good home. Is there anyone out there that will help this dog or knows of any rescue that might take him? Any help is most appreciated. 

Chelsea - Outcome Unknown

Name: Chelsea

Age: Estimated 7-10 years

Breed: Chihuahua

Sex: Male (unsure if altered)

Location: Chelsea, MA area

Vet Info: According to the good samaritans who found Chelsea, he weighs about 10-12 pounds. 

Owner Info: Chelsea wandered into a yard yesterday with no collar or tags, and the good samaritans who found him are only able to keep him until Monday, per their landlord.  They say that Chelsea has no top teeth and his tongue hangs out.  Chelsea is blind in one eye. His nails are very long.  They did not notice any fleas, but Chelsea does have worms.  He's been eating some kibble and did eat soft dog food as well.  They don't believe he's been abused - just abandoned. Chelsea seems friendly with both males and females, but they have no idea about other animals.  Due to worms, they have him in their basement so there is no contact with their dog. He appears house trained, and they are not sure if he's leash trained or knows any commands. They are fairly new to the area and have tried to contact people they know to take him, but they've been unable to find him a home.  Their landlord will only allow them to keep until Monday, and then Chelsea has to go.  They've called every shelter to see if anybody has reported a lost dog of his description, with no luck, and they have no transportation to take him to a vet.  The shelter will collect Chelsea on Monday if they cannot find another place for him.  

Liberty - In Memory

Name: Liberty

Age: 11 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Black Mouth Cur

Location: Naples, FL area

Vet Info: Liberty is confirmed spayed and was given her distemper vaccine on 6/26/13.  Her next rabies vaccine is due 6/28/15.  She is heartworm negative and has had a recent fecal test, also negative.  The vet's office commented on what a really sweet dog she is!  Liberty weighs 52 pounds.

Owner Info: Liberty is a beautiful girl who has recently gone blind due to acute onset cataracts caused by diabetes.  Liberty's owners live on over three acres near the Everglades, and their property is no longer safe for Liberty to wander alone.  As much as it breaks their hearts and they wish they could keep Liberty, they say their living environment poses a danger to her now as she is not able to protect herself against armadillos, snakes and raccoons.  Liberty is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, however they are now keeping her in the garage.   Liberty is housebroken but not leash trained, and she even knows the commands, "Sit", "come", and "watch out!"  Her owners write, "She is very different since becoming blind, can not hunt and roam property like before. We keep her inside and take her out regularly and when she barks...She lets us know when she needs to go out".   Liberty is somewhat shy and very mild-mannered, and she is good with people of all ages.  She ignores other dogs and won't try to play with them.   She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.   Her owners write that Liberty is, "very docile and good natured, seeks love constantly, just wants you to pet her. I usually comb her out once a day, she loves this."

Wera - Adopted

Name: Wera

Age: Approximately 4 years
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Long haired Chihuahua
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas area

Vet Info: Wera is described as 8-10 pound female.  She was spayed on August 22nd and also received a rabies vaccination.  She has not been heartworm tested.

Owner Info: Wera is a beautiful girl who is good with all people and dogs!   She is not aggressive and is described as a “great dog who just needs the proper love and care she deserves”.   Wera is not housebroken or leash trained.   Her owner writes that she is completely blind "due to dog attack and illness".  Neither the 92-year old owner or the neighbor have the finances to care for her.

Update 8/10/2013: Wera’s elderly owner and neighbor are doing the very best they can for her, but they are unable to afford medical care.  We've also been told that Wera has had a litter of puppies but they have all been placed in loving homes.    

Update 9/12/2013: Wera's owner has sent along a collage.....and you can clearly see the difference!!  Sweet Wera is still in need of rescue or adoption.

Update 11/27/13: Wera still needs to find a new home!

Update 4/22/2014: Unfortunately, we were just told that if if a home is not found immediately then Wera will be euthanized.  We have no more information but we're trying to get more, will post as soon as we have more information.

Duke - Staying With Owner

Name: Duke

Age: 8 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Collie/Pit bull Mix

Location: Ohio

Vet Info: Duke is neutered. He is update to date on his rabies. He was last tested for HW in 2012 and was negative at the time. He is blind and has a mention of hip dysplasia in his vet record. He was last seen at the vet in May of 2012. 

Owner Info: Duke's owner needs to be able to travel to help take care of his family and is no longer able to give Duke the home he needs. Duke is 8 years old, and was adopted before he was a year old. He is an indoor dog who is crated. He is housetrained and leashtrained, and knows some commands, including sit, lay down, get in your crate, and want to go out. He is an outgoing dog who is good with adults and teens, and also godo with cats and dogs. He lives with another dog, and Duke has never bitten or snapped. He does well at the groomer's. Duke's owner said that he thinks Duke has lost all vision. Duke is healthy except for some hip problems and, as along as he doesn't do too much, he is OK. The owner wrote: "Duke is a very good, patient dog. He needs a better home."

Bear-bear - In Memory

Name: Bear-bear

Age: 4 months

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Bulldog / Pit Bull Mix

Location: Approx. 1/2 hour east of St. Louis, MO (IL)

Vet Info: Bear-bear is not up to date on vaccines.  He weighs 12 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 3/25/13. Bear-bear is an adorable puppy whose owner works full time and is also raising her young granddaughter and two teenagers. She feels Bear-bear needs more attention than she is able to provide and she knows his life would be happier and more fulfilled if someone had him that had more time to dedicate to him.  Bear-bear is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is not yet housebroken or leash trained.  He's not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped.  His owner says he's a healthy, loving puppy, who just cannot see!  The cause of his blindness is not known and she cannot afford to take him to a specialist.  His owner feels he adapts well to new situations, and writes, "he walks circles to get where he's going".   She also writes, "He is a sweet pup that is full of love, he just needs a steady environment and a lot of love n attention".  

Update 10/15: Bear-Bear’s owner reports he is still in need! Compared to his siblings he is very small, but still about 20+ lbs now. I really feel bad for him, and wish I could find a family to love him. If I could keep him  I would. It's getting colder here and harder to care for him already. 

Ray - Staying With Owner

Name: Ray

Breed: Boxer/Labrador Mix

Age: 3 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Morristown, TN area

Vet Info: Ray is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested, but his owner says she is willing to pay for vaccines and heartworm testing.  Ray weighs about 70 pounds.

Owner Info: Ray is a very special boy who will need a very special rescue!  Ray's owner is moving within the next 90 days and cannot take Ray with her.   She writes, "I don't want to let him go but I know that he has to."  She has had Ray since birth and admits that he has not been properly socialized.  Ray is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, he is housebroken but not leash trained.  He is good with female dogs and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  His owner says, "He is possessive of his territory. He doesn't like visitors and barks and growls at everyone but family," and that he is skittish around new people, but he has never bitten or snapped.  The cause of Ray's blindness is not known, but his owner says that he can see shadows and light and dark, and he gets around her yard very well!  He appears healthy other than his blindness and she says he did have parvovirus as a puppy.

Bruno - Adopted

Name: Bruno

Age: 8 years

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Schenectady, NY area

Vet Info: DOB 6/30/05. Bruno is confirmed neutered and his next rabies vaccine is due 11/11/14.  He has not been recently heartworm tested.  Bruno weighs about 26 pounds. 

Owner Info: Bruno's owners have a 10 month old who is becoming mobile. They say that Bruno isn't very tolerant of the baby and they don't want to keep him locked up all the time, so even though it breaks their hearts, they've made the difficult decision to try find rescue or adoption for Bruno.  Bruno is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Bruno is a smart pup and even knows several commands - Sit, stay, wait, lay down, come!  Bruno is good with men and women and other dogs and cats, but he is having difficulty with his owners' son.  He has never made contact, but has snapped at their 10 month old.  Bruno is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  His owners note that he has calcium deposits on both of his eyes. "He sees but he has to see around them", and other than that, he is in good health.  His owners write, "Bruno is an awesome dog and will make a great companion for someone who is more sedate. He is crate trained and sleeps in his crate at night with no issues." 

Update 8/27: "Just to let you know we are in a bit of a bad situation. Bruno growled at our son this morning and made contact with a closed mouth. He did not break skin but he left a mark. I need to rehome him as soon as possible. Please let me know if there is anything you can do to help."

Update 9/15/13: We heard from Bruno's owner this morning that he snapped at her one year old, so now Bruno is crated at all times when the baby is awake.  Bruno is very urgent!

Update 11/2/13: Bruno is still very urgent - we've just heard from his owner – “I cannot keep him in my home any longer. His aggression towards my son has gotten worse and he nearly bit him last night.”

Update 11/18: We've heard from Bruno's owner and she will be surrendering him to a shelter on Wednesday, 11/20.  Please reach out to your contacts on Bruno's behalf.

Bubba - Adopted

Name: Bubba

Age: Estimated 7 years
Sex: Male (altered per caregiver)
Breed: Shar Pei
Location: Greenville, SC area

Vet Info: Bubba was found as a stray and has not been to the vet.  Bubba weighs about 55 pounds.

Owner Info: Bubba's caregiver found him wandering about ten days ago.  He had no collar or tags and was in horrible shape, and she believes he was turned out because he's blind.  She is a dog groomer so she took Bubba to her grooming salon and after four baths and flea dips, he is ready to find a foster/forever home!   Bubba is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He is good with men and women and other dogs, but because he's living in the grooming salon, he has not been exposed to children or cats .  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  Besides being completely blind, Bubba appears to be in good health.  His caregiver says he's, "Very sweet; laid back; does not bark; loving; very gentle. He is a wonderful dog!"

Kloee - Outcome Unknown

Name: Kloee

Age: Approximately 3-4 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Bichon Frise

Location: Houston TX

Vet Info: Kloee is spayed. Her distemper shot is good until 7/23/14 and her rabies expires on 7/23/13. She was last seen at the vet in July of 2012 and no significant health issues were noted. 

Owner Info: Kloee was a stray and is 3 to 4 years old. She weighs about 22 pounds. She has cataracts and is in very good health. She is an indoor dog with the run of the house. She is housebroken and leashtrained. She gets along with people of all ages plus dogs, although she is timid if a dog is not friendly. She does not like cats. Her current owner said that "she loves to be on the go and is a true people person. She is a very lovable dog, has a friendly personality, and loves to be held and rubbed."

Buddy - Adopted

Name:  Buddy

Age:  10 years

Sex:  Male (altered)

Breed: Siberian Husky/German Shepherd Mix

Location: Wisconsin

Vet Info: The vet verified the neuter. The vet said that Buddy has not been to the vet since 2007. 

Owner Info: Buddy is an outdoor dog who lives in a fenced yard. He is housebroken and leashtrained. He is not very happy about car rides but hasn't been on very many in his life. While he does not know any tricks or commands, his owner said that he is "a very loving dog that would love someone back." He is outgoing, and good with adults and older children. He is also good with dogs and cats. Buddy has a cataract in one eye and an injury to the other that left him blind. While he has no vision, he has a great sense of smell and also great hearing. His owner said that he has not recently been to the vet but he seems to be in good health, and she is thinking of taking him in for a check-up soon. She also said that he can walk along their mile-long road on a leash and does very well!

Otto - In Memory

Name: Otto

Age: Estimated 7 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Boxer mix

Location: Columbia, SC

Vet Info: Otto was found as a stray, so there is no vet info.  Otto is not neutered and weighs about 45 pounds.  His caregiver says his left eye is covered by a scar.

Owner Info: Otto's caregiver writes, "I found a starving, blind in one eye, flea bitten but very sweet stray on my block", and she took him home.  She's already over the legal limit for dogs in her area, so she is unable to keep him.  She does not want to bring him to the shelter, but she is unable to keep him much longer.  Otto has been kept outdoors in a fenced yard, but his caregiver wrote, "I felt bad for him being on my porch tonight and he was crying a little to come in. He is now sleeping quietly in my kitchen and has met my dogs face to face over my make shift gate. He is fine with them. I have two males and two females. He did not have any “accidents” last night in the kitchen, He went outside this morning and did his business. Maybe he is housebroken?" Otto has not shown any aggression and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  

Sister - In Foster Care

Name: Sister

Age: 1 year

Breed: Border Collie

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA area

Vet Info: Sister is not spayed.  She is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested, although her owner is willing to pay for vaccines and heartworm testing. She has a diagnosis of cortical blindness of unknown cause, with head trauma in her past.  Her opthamologist's office noted that her eyes look completely normal, but that she is unable to see.                

Owner Info: DOB July 2012. Sister is a beautiful border collie whose owners live on a working farm and do not have the time or proper yard to care for her.  Her owner writes, "Sister is a 1 year old Border Collie. At the age of 5 weeks, she was attacked by an adult dog. The attack crushed her skull. She lost her sight and was deaf, for some time. She has regained her hearing. The Veterinarian diagnosed her with Cortical Blindness. She has functioning eyes, but is unable to see due to the damage to her Cerebral Cortex. The Veterinarian thought she might possibly regain her sight with time. The injury occurred approx. 1 year ago and sadly, there is no sign of recovery. She is very smart and very loving. We owned some of her ancestors and she is the last of her line. I do not believe it would be fair to breed her in her condition. She is such an exceptional dog and deserves so much more!"  Sister is an outdoor dog on a tie-out, she is not housebroken but is leash trained.  Sister knows the command, "down".  She is great with people of all ages and both dogs and cats.  Sister is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  Her owner says that she has a very easy going temperament!  Other than her blindness, her owner notes she is healthy and happy.  

Jul - In Foster Care

Name: Jul

Age: 11 years

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Miniature Poodle

Location: Philadelphia area

Vet Info: They are unsure of Jul's medical background.  She weighs 10 - 15 pounds.

Owner Info: Jul is an adorable little blind poodle who was abandoned at a kennel / boarding facility.  She has been there for 16 months.   They are unsure of her medical background but note that she appears healthy other than her blindness.  Jul is very sweet and friendly and they do not want to take her to the shelter!   She also loves attention!  They write, " we feel that taking her to a place that would put down a dog ( that is friendly and good with all animals) simply because of age and disability is not right".  Jul is an indoor dog who is crated, she is housebroken but doesn't appear to be leash trained.  Jul is good with both men and women, but younger children may be too rough for her.  She is also good with other dogs and cats!  Jul is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  Jul seems to adapt well to new situations, and they write, "when we take her out for her walks she walks around in circles and straight line. She finds her way around the walking yard very well. She gets around well and if she does happen to bump into something it doesn't stop her from trying to get where she wants to be".  

Misty - Staying With Owner

Name: Misty

Age: 5 or 6 years

Sex: Female (spay not verified)

Breed: Yorkshire Terrier

Location: Katy, TX

Vet Info: It is unknown if Misty is up to date on vaccines or has been heartworm tested.  Her caregiver said that she is spayed but this was not verified.  Misty weighs about 5 pounds. 

Owner Info: Misty's caregivers found this little girl near their home about two weeks ago.  She was extremely matted and very skinny.  She had a collar on, but only "Misty" was on the tag.  She is not micro chipped.  They have tried many things, but have been unable to find her owners.  Misty is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken but not leash trained.  She gets along well with their dogs and has never shown any aggression.  They say she is very sweet and has adapted well and quickly to their home!  She also loves to cuddle!   

Sheba - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Sheba

Age: 6 weeks

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Lab/Doberman Mix

Location: Central California

Vet Info: No vet information. Sheba has not been to a vet.

Owner Info: Sheba is a puppy who was born blind and her current owner is unable to care for her and unable to take her to a vet. Sheba is an outdoor dog who is kept in a fenced yard. She will come to a whistle and to a voice. She is good with people of all ages. She is a good eater but thin; she was separated from her mother when she was only two and a half weeks old. Right now she weighs 8 pounds. Her owner wrote “She is very cute and lovable and I just wish her to be in a good, loving home!”

Stevie - Adopted

Name: Stevie

Breed: Dachshund Mix

Age: 5 years (estimated)

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Memphis, TN area

Vet Info: Stevie is confirmed neutered and heartworm negative.  Stevie weighs 13.4 pounds. The cause of his blindness is not known, but he appears completely blind. They also say Stevie is very sweet, "walks well on a leash, and as far as we know he is house trained!"

Owner Info: Stevie was found on the side of a highway and was not wearing a collar.  A good samaritan stopped and brought him to the vet's office, and he does not have a microchip.  It is believed he was dumped.  The shelter has already been called and will pick up Stevie when they able, and it could be as early as Monday, however, the good samaritan is reaching out as best she can and is hoping for rescue or adoption for him!  She has already tried several rescues with no luck and is unable to keep him herself.  Stevie has been wonderful with other dogs and has been good with both men and women, but she's not seen him around cats or children, so she cannot say how he would be.  He has shown no aggression at all.  She says that he appears very sweet and laid back and easy going, and is trying to keep his kennel clean!  

Chloe and Samantha - Staying With Owner

Chloe

Samantha

Names: Chloe and Samantha

Age: 10 years

Sex: Females (altered)

Breed: Chow Mix

Location: Kansas City, MO area

Vet Info: Samantha and Chloe are both spayed. They are up to date on their rabies shots. They are HW negative. The vet clinic said they are "in good shape for her age."

Owner Info: Samantha and Chloe are loving and affectionate dogs who are sisters and they have lived with the same family for 10 years, since they were puppies. Now their owner is moving and cannot take his dogs. In addition, the owner has a son who is allergic to the dogs. They will be moving on July 19th. Samantha and Chloe are indoor dogs who are housetrained but not leashtrained. They are good with adults and children. They have never been around a male dog, so the owner does not know how they would be. Samantha is an active dog but is not as active since she lost her vision about six months ago; now she is more timid and may bump into things. Chloe still has her vision. Chloe weighs about 50 pounds and Samantha weighs about 60. Their owner wrote that these dogs are healthy and full of love!!

Angel - Adopted

Name: Angel

Age: 10 or 11 years

Breed: Rat Terrier Mix

Sex: Female (confirmed altered)

Location: Springfield, IL area

  

Vet Info: Angel is confirmed spayed and heartworm negative.  Rabies, distemper, and bordetella vaccines were given at the shelter.   Angel weighs 12 pounds.  Her caregiver writes, "The vet felt that good nutrition and a stable home was what she needed most. She lost a lot of weight over the past two years, but she is now on a good diet. She has some raw patches on her paws and legs, most likely from living in a crate. The vet did scrapings, and there was no mange and no infected areas to treat."

Owner Info: Angel is a beautiful and very sweet little girl who was adopted from a high-kill county shelter to keep her safe.  She had been adopted two years ago from the same shelter, and unfortunately, she was not well cared for prior to being returned to the shelter.  Her temporary caregiver is unable to keep her as she is battling health issues, and they're hoping for rescue or adoption for Angel!   She may be able to see shadows, but was already blind when she was picked up as a stray previously.  Angel is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with men, women, and older children, however younger children may be too rough for her.  She is also good with male and female dogs and lives with another dog now!  Angel is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, has never bitten or snapped, and has never shown any aggression.  Angel adapts well to new situations, and her caregiver writes, "it is amazing how quickly she has adjusted to the new house, porch and yard."  She also writes, "Angel is precious!   She will make someone a wonderful little lap dog. She loves the attention and being held and petted … she has been so starved for attention the past two years". 

Below is Angel's shelter post:

Please read the heartfelt plea from beautiful Angel below....

Carol, her shelter contact, wrote, " She is the sweetest little girl you can imagine."  (The first picture is from two years ago when Angel was originally adopted, and the last photo of sweet Angel was taken at the end of June). 

I didn’t think I would be sending this appeal again … I thought I had my forever home back in 2011, but this weekend I was returned to the shelter. And it’s probably a good thing. I spent a lot of time being locked up in a crate, and I’m malnourished now. My name is Angel. I don’t know about things like “disabilities,” and I certainly don’t feel sorry for myself, even though I am blind. (However, I truly am terrified living in a kennel around all of the noise and commotion at Animal Control.) Being older AND blind is going to make it difficult for me to get adopted, so my only hope is for a kind soul to accept me into a rescue organization. I’m hoping that kind soul is YOU. (I think that I am VERY loving and adoptable, but right now I’d settle for a nice foster home.)

Love,

Angel

Sister

Name: Sister

Age: 1 year

Breed: Border Collie

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA area

Vet Info: Sister is not spayed.  She is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested, although her owner is willing to pay for vaccines and heartworm testing. She has a diagnosis of cortical blindness of unknown cause, with head trauma in her past.  Her opthamologist's office noted that her eyes look completely normal, but that she is unable to see.                

Owner Info: DOB July 2012. Sister is a beautiful border collie whose owners live on a working farm and do not have the time or proper yard to care for her.  Her owner writes, "Sister is a 1 year old Border Collie. At the age of 5 weeks, she was attacked by an adult dog. The attack crushed her skull. She lost her sight and was deaf, for some time. She has regained her hearing. The Veterinarian diagnosed her with Cortical Blindness. She has functioning eyes, but is unable to see due to the damage to her Cerebral Cortex. The Veterinarian thought she might possibly regain her sight with time. The injury occurred approx. 1 year ago and sadly, there is no sign of recovery. She is very smart and very loving. We owned some of her ancestors and she is the last of her line. I do not believe it would be fair to breed her in her condition. She is such an exceptional dog and deserves so much more!"  Sister is an outdoor dog on a tie-out, she is not housebroken but is leash trained.  Sister knows the command, "down".  She is great with people of all ages and both dogs and cats.  Sister is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  Her owner says that she has a very easy going temperament!  Other than her blindness, her owner notes she is healthy and happy.