Mike - Adopted

Name: Mike

Age 5 years (estimated)

Breed: Mixed (they write he looks like a mini St. Bernard)

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Columbia, SC area

Vet Info: Mike is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He is next due for his rabies vaccine on 5/20/2015.  Mike is heartworm negative.  He weighs about 40 pounds.

Owner Info: Mike is a very handsome mixed breed who was pulled from Animal Control by a smaller rescue.  He is completely blind in one eye. His other eye seems fine.  He was in foster care for a while and his foster mom was working with him on commands to let him know that he was going to be touched on his blind side, and making great progress with him. But then she got orders (military) and he is back in the rescue's kennel, where he is very stressed and paces continually, even if he's just been exercised.  If unknowingly approached on his blind side, Mike will snap and try to ​bite, and once bit hard, so he needs a foster or adoptive home without children.  His rescue writes that he is a really sweet boy and wants so badly to please, but that he just has a disability that needs understanding.  They are very much hoping for a foster-based rescue with an experienced foster home who can help meet Mike's needs and who can help him blossom into the wonderful dog he tries so hard to be. Mike is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard and is not housebroken.  He is leashed trained.  His rescue writes that he is good with other dogs, but not cats. He does have a prey drive and is a more dominant temperament. They gave us more detail about how he is with other dogs:  "Mike has been great with all dogs, and he has been introduced to over a hundred since being here at rescue.  He is always the top dog though.  One larger dog (much larger than him) gave him the eye once and Mike put him in his place instantly.  The larger dog never messed with him again.  So if confronted, Mike will react.  But that is the only time he has had to and they never had a problem again.  He plays really well with the other dogs, but also does his own thing a lot in the play yard.  I think he is alone a lot because he is so consumed with pacing.  If we can get him to stop pacing the exercise yard, he will actually play.  He LOVES WATER.  He has a kiddie pool that he flops around in and it is so cute.  His foster mom actually moved away last night and came to say goodbye to him.  He jumped right up to be hugged immediately and you can tell he adores her.  I would say that he would do best with dogs that are bigger than him (at least not toy breed) just because he is more of the boss dog. He has been around a lot of small dogs too, but never in a home environment so I think if they ever got into a squabble, Mike could do some damage.  But I could be completely wrong too...I'm just overly cautious maybe.  I do hope someone is able to step up for him. He has so much potential if given the right chance." They also tell us that he's very loyal and will bond quickly!

Freddy - Adopted

Name: Freddy

Age: 7 years

Breed: Boykin/Field Spaniel

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Boca Raton, FL

Vet Info: Freddy is confirmed neutered and next due for a rabies vaccine on August 17, 2015.  He weighs about 35 pounds.  He is blind in one eye, and his owner writes that he sees well with his other eye. 

Owner Info: Freddy is a very handsome Boykin/Field Spaniel whose owner feels her home is no longer the proper place for him.  She now has a stepdaughter, and Freddy needs to be in a calm home with no children.  He is blind in one eye and will snap if anyone comes too close to his face.  Freddy has bitten three times and his bites have broken skin.  His owners believe his bites are due to fear or pain.  They believe Freddy will do well in a calm home with no children.  Freddy is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken, but not leash trained.  Freddy knows several commands, including Sit, Lay Down, Easy and Come!  Freddy is good with men and women and both male and female dogs (he lives with two other dogs now), but he needs a home with no children.  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  Here is his owner's heartfelt plea:  "Freddy has fearful aggression I believe.  He injured his left eye many years ago and that eye is completely blind.  Since then has bitten three times.   the first time was because he was in pain from the injury.  The second time he was in a different environment and under stress and was startled.  This third time was because my boyfriend was not listening to his cue of growling when someone gets too close to his face or eye.  Freddy injured him and we feel he is not stable enough to be in our home where we have a child and her friends come over.   He is very sweet and loving and I cannot bear to take him somewhere that they will euthanize him because of the bites that were out of fear or pain.   He belongs in an adult only home with someone who understands that he can and will bite in situations related to fear and his eye.  He gets along very well with dogs of all sizes and is neutered as well as heartworm free and up to date on shots."

Willow - Adopted

Name: Willow

Age: One year (almost)

Breed: Catahoula Aussie Mix

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Wytheville, VA area

Vet Info: Willow is not spayed.  She will be vetted shortly and they will update us once that happens.  Willow weighs about 40 to 50 pounds.

Owner Info: Willow is a beautiful girl in temporary foster care.  She was surrendered by her original owners to a small rescue.  We were contacted by an ACO we've worked with in the past and they are very much hoping we'll have a foster home for her!  Willow was born blind but they're unsure if she's fully blind in both eyes.  Other than that, they write she is healthy. Willow is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with men and women and both male and female dogs.  They're not sure how she would be with cats.  Willow is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression. Her contact writes that she adapts easily for being blind but she needs a foster or owner with more experience.  She can be a little shy at first but warms up very quickly to everyone!  

Riddick - In Foster Care

Name: Riddick

Age: 8 months

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Labrador Heeler Mix

Location: Southern Nebraska

Vet Info: Riddick is not neutered and is not up-to-date on vaccines. He has not been heartworm tested. He has been blind since birth. He may see shadows but his caregiver is not sure. Riddick weighs 30+ pounds.

Owner Info: Riddick is a young lab/heeler mix who was recently rescued from a neglectful situation. His rescuer took in three dogs and was able to rehome two of them needs assistance finding a good home for Riddick. He is completely blind since birth. His current caregiver has had him for about two weeks. Riddick is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard; he is not house-broken. He is leash-trained. He knows commands, come, sit (if persistent with him), and will lay down when told. Riddick is an outgoing dog who is good with people of all ages as well and male and female dogs. He was food-aggressive with his caregiver’s other dog but this has gotten better. Riddick’s caregiver writes, “I believe he needs to realize that food will be available and he will get better.” He has not shown aggression to people or animals. He loves people but he may need to be watched around small children. His caregiver writes, “he's a pup with no discipline. He is a good dog, just lacks training.” Riddick is a smart dog who learned to maneuver around a table after bumping into it once. He also walked the perimeter of the fence and now runs around the yard as if he’s not blind!

Please note that the pictures attached are not Riddick! His caregiver says add a bit of brown to his legs and this is what he looks like. We are trying to get actual pictures of Riddick and will update when they are available!

Dallas - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Dallas

Age: 3 ½ years

Sex: Male (confirmed altered)

Breed: Border Collie Mix

Location: Huntington, WV area

Vet Info: Dallas is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines. His next rabies vaccine is due August, 2015. He has not had a recent heartworm test. Dallas weighs about 48 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 4/16/2011. Dallas is a gorgeous fellow who has been with rescue shelter for more than three years. He's having one eye removed shortly and will be losing the other soon. They have over 100 dogs and want to give sweet Dallas the best chance for finding a new home or rescue! They have had Dallas ever since he was a puppy and his litter was brought to the rescue shelter.  His caregivers gave us more details about his eye issues: "Dallas produces no natural tears and has severe dry eye. He had parotid duct transplant of the right eye on 03/12/2013. He cannot see out of this eye at all now and is having it removed in two weeks. His left eye is getting worse, He has been given a lot of different meds in the eye but nothing has worked, He can open this eye but has times when he cannot. He is partially blind now but will end up loosing both eyes. He is very healthy other than that". Dallas is an indoor dog confined to one area, he is not housebroken but is leash trained. Dallas is good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs. He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression. Dallas is a very friendly fellow! His rescue writes that "Dallas doesn't know a stranger and is a complete Ham. He loves to make people laugh. He has been to different hospitals and vets and never acts any different than his normal self." Dallas makes people smile all day long and they are sure he will bring joy to a family! "No one has never met him and not walked away smiling".

Jake - In Foster Care

Name: Jake

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Age: 7 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Knoxville, TN area

Vet Info: Jake is confirmed heartworm negative and up to date on vaccines. His next rabies vaccine is due 10/16/2015. Jake has an enlarged eye due to glaucoma and a heart murmur. He weighs about 27 pounds.

Owner Info: Jake is a very handsome fellow who was living in an outdoor enclosure for the past two to three years and has had little to no care. He and the two other Cocker Spaniels there were saved by a wonderful organization who has also had them vetted. Jake has an enlarged eye due to glaucoma. This eye will be removed during his neuter, once he is strong enough for surgery. They believe he can only see light/dark out of his other eye. Because this organization's primary focus is on helping low income families spay and neuter their pets, they do not have a network to share him for adoption/rescue or a foster home knowledgeable about blind dogs available for Jake, and he is currently in boarding. He's been in boarding since October 10th. They are very much hoping we will have a foster home for him. Jake is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard and is not housebroken, but he is leash trained. A home without young children may be best for Jake. The other two Cocker Spaniels were female, and we asked if Jake was good with male dogs as well: "I didn't check the box about how he is with males as I truly do not know. Since he hasn't been neutered yet I would probably introduce other dogs carefully. I tend to be cautious though with my fur kids. He has been with his sister and the other female his entire life". They also note his former owner had a cat.  When answering the question about whether the dog has shown any aggression, they wrote, "The only time he has flinched from human contact was when we first took him to the groomer. His ears were badly infected and his eye was painful due to pressure from glaucoma. He was sedated for grooming so the vet could clean and medicate his ears. He has been fine since. I stated yes above only because we do not know if he is possessive of food or toys.​" They also want us to know that "Jake has had little to no care in the last 2-3 years. He and his pen mates have been severely neglected and we want to change that from here forward. Over the last month we have raised the funds needed for them to receive needed grooming and veterinary care. We need to find him a foster home willing to work with him and show him how great life can be inside a loving home". Jake is learning to play! They tell us that Jake "seems to be doing well at the vets in boarding. While he was in the shelter he was nervous but we think it was due to all the barking dogs and strange smells. He has been doing well walking on a leash and loves playing with squeeky toys!"

Sherlock - Staying With Owner

Name: Sherlock

Age: 15 years

Breed: Schnauzer Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Eastern PA

Vet Info: Sherlock is up to date on rabies and is neutered. The vet office said that Sherlock has significant issues with allergies that affect his ears and eyes and caused repeated and longstanding infections. Sherlock has dry eye and nystagmus. Last winter, they noted a hind end nerve issue. There is no record of HW testing.

Owner Info: Sherlock's owner is moving to a senior living apartment and Sherlock is too large to go (weighs 40 pounds), and so he needs a new home. Sherlock's owner has had him since he was a puppy and he is now 15 years old. He has cataracts and is incontinent (no longer housetrained). He recently had an "incident that resembled a stroke." He does not hear well. He is leashtrained. When he sees other dogs, he barks and snaps. He has never been aggressive around people but gets very excited if young children are running around (he is fine if they are calm). His owner writes: "Other dogs (unfamiliar dogs) intimidate him or spur his need to protect." He is OK around dogs who are familiar to him, though; he grew up with cats and dogs. His owner writes: "Sherlock is a loving, comforting pet. He is so caring, hates to be alone, hates cages and, despite his infirmities, has a few good years to love someone if they will love him."

Update 11/9/2014: The OS Team just found a few minutes ago out Sherlock's owner is moving THIS WEDNESDAY!!! She might have a temporary arrangement for Sherlock, but she is not certain. Sherlock needs to be crossposted immediately, and he is in need of a foster home or adoptive home right away!!

Shadow - Staying With Owner

Name: Shadow

Age: 13 years

Breed: Pekingese

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA area

Vet Info: Shadow is not neutered. He is up to date on vaccines and is due for his next rabies vaccine on 2/14/2017. He is heartworm negative but was lyme positive and was on doxycycline. Shadow weighs about 10 pounds.

Owner Info: Shadow is an adorable little fellow whose home is being condemned. His owner is disabled and is moving in 1 1/2 weeks to an income-based apartment building that does not allow pets. She is heartbroken and is desperately hoping for rescue for sweet Shadow. She has tried for weeks to find a new apartment that she could afford that also accepts pets, but she could not. His owner writes, "Please help me find a home for our wonderful dog, Shadow. He deserves a good home and someone to love him for the rest of his life. I always thought I would be there for him and I am heartbroken that my situation is different and I would have him for the rest of his life." Shadow developed cataracts over time and his owner believes he is now almost completely blind. He is housebroken and leash trained. He knows his name and he knows "stay"! He also loves belly rubs, and will roll over on his back. He is good with men, women and teenagers, but because of his size, younger children may be too much for him. He is good with male and female dogs and cats. Shadow is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression. His owner wants us to know that "he still likes to play ball because he can smell it out. He is a very sweet dog and loves his belly rubbed."

Dale - Staying With Owner

Name: Dale

Age: 6 1/2 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Dachshund

Location: Washington DC

Vet Info: Dale is confirmed neutered and is up-to-date on vaccines. Next rabies is due 11/2015 and distemper is due 07/2017. He is heartworm negative. The vet’s office confirmed he is on medication for anxiety. Dale is blind due to SARDS – Sudden Acquired Retinal Disease – since June, 2011. He is otherwise in good health. Dale weighs 18 lbs.

Owner Info:Dale is a blind dachshund who is fear-aggressive and having trouble adjusting to the new baby in the house. His owners have tried training with a behaviorist but they are worried about a possible safety risk as their son gets older. Dale's family has had him since he was a puppy. Dale is an indoor dog who is crated; he is house-broken and leash-trained. He has had basic obedience training and knows commands, sit, stay, come, and careful (which is used for “slow down because you may run into something.”) He has also taken two reactive dog classes. Dale is good with men and women and male and female dogs. The family also has a female terrier mix and she and Dale generally get along well. Dale is not protective of toys, treats or food. However he is fear-aggressive and there was an incident last year when he got scared by a little girl and nipped at her foot. It did not break the skin and Dale's owner writes it happened “because the adults weren't paying close enough attention.” Dale also gets into fights with the family's female dog, Penny, and this Spring, Penny attacked Dale and in the ensuing fight Dale bit Penny on the elbow and it broke the skin. Because of these incidents, Dale's owner feels he would do best in a quieter environment without small children or other animals. Dale's owner writes, “Dale has his issues but he does adjust well. He has a wonderful personality that really endears him to people. People often have a hard time believing he is blind because he moves around so well and he's very trusting walking with others on a leash and even running.” She wants us to know that this is a heart-breaking decision for them but they want Dale to be happy and safe. She says they would be willing to take him back if a new home doesn't work out. They just don't want to see him put in a shelter or put down. 

Stickers - Adopted

Name: Stickers

Age: Unknown

Breed: Shih Tzu or Lhasa Apso?

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Corpus Christi, TX area

Vet Info: Stickers is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested. She weighs approximately 12 pounds.

Owner Info: Stickers is an adorable little girl who was found in the country. She was so full of "stickers" she couldn't walk, and was very thin. The good samaritan who found her took her to the groomer and is caring for her as best she can, but her husband doesn't want to keep Stickers, and she works full time and isn't able to give Stickers the time or attention she needs. She is very much hoping for rescue for Stickers. She has had Stickers for two months. Her caregiver writes that Stickers is about 95% blind (from scratched corneas due to dry eye), but she can see light and shadows. Stickers is also deaf. Stickers is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is not housebroken or leash trained. Her caregiver writes that she sleeps most of the day and will follow you if you walk in front of her. Stickers is a kind and gentle girl, and is good with people of all ages, both male and female dogs, and cats. She currently lives with two other dogs and two cats and she is very cat friendly. She is not possessive of toys, treats or food and has never shown any aggression. They also note she never barks.