Alvin and Theo - In Foster Care

Names: Alvin and Theo

Ages: 2 months

Sex: Males (not altered)

Breed: Terrier/Shepherd Mixes

Location: Alpharetta, GA area

Vet Info: Alvin's and Theo's caregiver writes they've received their first vaccine on January 23rd, and they've been dewormed.  Theo weighs about 6 pounds and Alvin weighs about 7 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 11/27/14. Alvin and Theo are from a litter of puppies that were abandoned by their owner at one day old.  A neighbor brought them to an ER vet hospital, and a wonderful vet tech took them home and bottle-raised them.  Once their vision problems became apparent, their potential adopters were no longer interested. The vet tech is not able to keep the puppies, and she is hoping for rescue!  She lives in an apartment where she's only allowed two pets, and she already has other pets. Alvin and Theo are indoor dogs confined to one area of the house, they are not housebroken or leash trained.  They are good with men and women and other dogs and cats!  They have never bitten or snapped, but can tussle with littermates at meal time - the normal puppy tussles!  They seem to have limited vision (can't see well at distance) but can locate well by sound.  Other than that, they're healthy puppies!  They are very mobile and playful and love people.  

Update 2/15/2015: We got this update from Alvin's and Theo's caregiver and she is becoming desperate:

The  boys are good, but my apartment manager wants me to have them out by the end of the month. My neighbors have complained a bit about they noise they make at night. Because I work overnights, they are a little backwards. On my nights off they tend to want to play at 2-3am. I have also gotten to the point where I can't really manage four dogs and two cats in a 700 square foot apartment. 

Toby - Staying With Owner

Name: Toby

Age: Approximately 9 years  

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Pit Bull/Boxer Mix

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Vet Info: Toby is neutered. He has not yet had shots because of his health issues (see Owner Info below). 

Owner Info: The current owner wrote: "I found Toby as a stray on the streets of south Los Angeles. I decided to take on the responsibility of his medical needs instead of dropping him off at a shelter where he would surely meet his demise. I have 2 large dogs of my own, so keeping Toby is not an option for me. I want Toby to find his own home where he will be loved and cared for." Right now he is at a vet hospital, getting the medical care that he needs. When asked if Toby has been aggressive, his current owner wrote: "NO... in the past 5 days since we found Toby he has been poked and examined and bathed. He has taken everything like a champ and does not mind being touched anywhere. We have cleaned his ears, looked in his mouth, touched his paws and even scrubbed the crust out of his infected eyes which must be very painful. Yet he just sits there and allows us to do it.Toby seems relaxed and not the least bit nervous about going from the streets to a vet hospital. He's not thrilled about living in a cage, but he sleeps most of the time. He still has some vision in his right eye. He will watch a person or dog walk past. But he still walks into walls and doors. He has trouble walking so he moves very slowly." His current owner described his medical condition, including his vision, as follows: "Toby's left eyeball is swollen and looks like a blue marble. There is no pupil or iris. It oozes yellow pus. The vet will remove the left eye once Toby is stable enough for surgery. There is no vision at all in the left. Toby's right eye has some vision. There is a small mass on the right eye lid which will be removed. The right eye also oozes yellow pus, but antibiotics are working to treat that. The vet said the right eye will stay, but they do not know how much vision he actually has out of that eye.Toby is extremely emaciated right now. His appetite is ravenous so we are feeling hopeful that he will start putting on weight soon. His kidneys were failing when he first came off the streets and he was barely able to walk. After only 2 days of IV's Toby's condition as improved and the IV was removed. He still has trouble walking as he has very little muscles mass in his legs, but his ability to walk is improving daily. Toby also has a slight heart murmur. He had an infection in his mouth where a tooth had fallen out, but that is being flushed and should heal nicely. Toby has calluses on his elbows from sleeping on sidewalks. His toenails were extremely long and have been cut. Toby is a fighter and we are encouraged that he will continue to improve." Right now he weighs 38 pounds and is very thin. He is housebroken. Tony's current owner also shared this information about Toby: "Toby has been excellent with all the vet staff, with myself and with my husband. He has not been tested with young children, but he is so calm that I do not see that there would be an issue. Of course, it is difficult for me to evaluate his personality since he is in pain and is very weak. Toby has not been introduced face to face with another dog, but when other dogs walk past him, he has no reaction. I have never witnessed Toby in the presence of a cat. Toby absolutely loves to sunbathe and roll in the grass."

Bailey - Adopted

Name: Bailey

Age: 13 years

Breed: German Shepherd / Chow Chow

Sex: Female (altered per owner, but vet's office is not able to confirm)

Location: Philadelphia area

Vet Info: Bailey is spayed per owner, but this is not confirmed.  Bailey's owner says that Bailey does have a spay scar.  Bailey is up to date on vaccines and is next due for her rabies vaccine in August, 2016.  She weighs about 65 pounds.

Owner Info: Bailey is a gorgeous girl whose owner is moving by the end of February and can't take her.  She is very much hoping for rescue for sweet Bailey!  Bailey's owner has tried many adoption services in PA but has not been able to find rescue for her. Bailey was abandoned by her previous owner three years ago and her current owner took her in right after that.  Her current owner writes that Bailey has been her service dog for the past three years!  Bailey has cataracts in both eyes.  Her owner says that she can see, "but can't do distance very well."  She also has fatty lumps, but her owner writes they're nothing to be worried about. Bailey is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She knows several commands including Paw, Sit, Stay, Come, Speak, Down, and Crate!  She's good with people of all ages and with cats.  We asked for more information on how Bailey is with other dogs, and her owner wrote, "Bailey was living with a friend of mine for a little while before I took her in my friend has horses and dogs of her own but her dogs were older so I don't know how she is with young dogs."  Bailey's owner also wrote that if other dogs don't get into her face, she'll be fine! Bailey is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  She adapts well to new situations and even moved from AZ to PA with her current owner.  

Banner - Adopted

Name: Banner

Age: 8 years

Breed: Pit Bull

Sex:  Female (altered)

Location: South Central PA (Hagerstown, MD area)

Vet Info: Banner is heartworm negative per her owner, but this has not been confirmed.  Banner has been spayed according to her vet. Banner is not up to date on vaccines and she weighs around 60 pounds.  

Owner Info: DOB 6/23/06. Banner is a gorgeous girl whose owner recently went through a divorce and had to sell her home.  She was able to place Banner in a new home, but the couple decided they didn't want the responsibility of caring for Banner anymore because they said she was getting into the trash.  Banner's owner is now renting and is not allowed to have pit bulls in her apartment.  She is not able to keep Banner for long and she is desperately hoping for rescue.  She has tried several other rescues and reaching out to friends and family with no luck. Banner is an indoor dog who is crated, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She knows the commands Sit and Paw!  Banner is a friendly girl and is good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs.  She's never been around cats before or other small animals so her owner is not sure how she would react to them. She may do okay with them. She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression.  Banner was diagnosed with SARD about four years ago and is completely blind.  Her owner writes that she does well adapting, but does run into things, which is to be expected.  She also tells us that other than being blind, Banner is in very good health, and that's why she would rather have someone foster or adopt her instead of bringing her to a shelter.  

Update 1/21/2015: The OS team has just learned that Banner's owner's landlord said she has to be gone THIS WEEKEND!  “My landlord said that she has to be gone this weekend.  I'm hoping to have some luck with some of your members being able to take her.”

Update 1/25/2015: We received this update from Banner's owner - please continue to reach out to your contacts on Banner's behalf!

We checked in at a local no kill shelter that said they would have taken her but they just had a litter of puppies dropped off. They told us to call back tomorrow after the lady talks to the kennel manager and they still may be able to take her. This isn't really what I want for her but they said they would not put her down and have a dog that has been there for over 4 years. I don't want to keep her too much longer as my landlord I'm sure will be unhappy if they realize she is still here. That would be great if you could continue posting her.

No Name Puppies - Staying With Owner

Names: Dog 1 and Dog 2

Age: 3 months

Breed: Australian Shepherd

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Northwest NJ

Vet Info: Both puppies are up to date on vaccines per their owner but this has not yet been confirmed.  Each pup weighs about 16 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 10/22/14. These two adorable puppies are in need of rescue!  They were bred by their owners but their owners cannot keep them.  They are also very worried for the pups' safety as they live on a large farm with ponds, woods, and farm equipment and all of the dogs have free range of the farm when out.  Their owners write, "We bred two Aussies and these two dogs ended up with the double Merle trait resulting in dog 1 (with the tail) being completely blind and deaf and dog 2 (with the one eye) in being completely deaf and partially blind. These puppies were born October 22nd and since then have been getting all necessary vet care including shots. They are very playful and enjoyable to be around but our farm is over 100 acres with many ponds, woods, farm equipment and some mountains with rough terrain. Currently at the farm we have other dogs that move as a pack and have free range of the farm when out. My family and I feel these dogs would need care and constant supervision that we simply cannot provide due to the surroundings. We want a happy life for these dogs and would hate to see something happen because of the layout of our property." The puppies are indoor dogs who are crated.  They are not yet housebroken, but are leash trained.  Their owners describe them as outgoing, and they are good with people of all ages!  They live with many other animals including horses, other dogs, goats, chickens and cats, and are good with all.  Their owner also writes that they have a two-year old, and the puppies "play and jump a bit, they have never gotten aggressive or bitten her. They are very well tempered."  The puppies are not possessive of toys, treats, or food and have never bitten or snapped.  Other than their vision and hearing, their owner says they are healthy!  "They eat and play and love people and animals. We're just worried about their well being here. The sooner they can be rehomed the better for their overall safety."

Junior - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Junior

Age: 2 months

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Labrador / Poodle

Location: Cincinnati, OH area

Vet Info: Junior is not neutered and has not been vaccinated.  Junior weighs about two pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 11/22/14. Junior is an adorable little puppy whose owner is not able to keep him.  A friend has reached out on Junior's behalf, and she is very much hoping we'll have a foster home for Junior!  Junior is an indoor dog who is crated, he is not yet housebroken.  He is good with other dogs and people of all ages.  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  She writes that Junior has microphthalmia but that he does seem to see shadows.  She also tells us he's overall very healthy and playful and is doing great adjusting!  

Spirit - Outcome Unknown

Name: Spirit

Age: 8-10 years

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Chow or Chow Mix

Location: South Carolina

Vet Info: Not available - this dog was a stray and the current owner can't afford to take her to the vet. 

Owner Info: The current owner wrote: "I picked up this poor baby from the side of the road last Saturday night after almost being hit by car and she was dragging a chain. I noticed she seemed hard of hearing, if not almost deaf. After a few days of being in a makeshift shelter in my yard, I brought her inside as the temperature was going to be in teens.I realized she was mostly blind when she had a lot of trouble going up porch steps the first time (now she is pretty good on them). I can't keep her as she doesn't seem cat friendly, and I have rescued cats inside and feral cats outside that have claimed me as home. She is in a 12 ft hallway now since that's the only place she can safely be in my cluttered home." Spirit weighs about 40 pounds. She is not spayed. She is housetrained but not leash trained. The current owner does not know how she would be with other dogs. Spirit does run into things in the house. The current owner wrote: "Spirit is a sweet dog and deserves to be pampered for the rest of her life after being on a chain and outside probably for all of her past life."

No Name Puppy - In Foster Care

Name: No Name

Age: Approximately 9 weeks

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd?

Location: Denton, TX

Vet Info: As per her caregiver she weighs about 2.2 lbs, has been dewormed and had her first dappv shot.

Owner Info: One of my previous employees at the animal hospital saved this little baby. She was left at her home when she was only a few weeks old. She nursed her back to health but couldn't keep her.  She's about 9 weeks old, a mini-Aussie we believe. She had such a terrible upper respiratory infection when she was first found that her nose was almost
completely ulcerated away. It has healed but will never look completely normal. She is active and playful and doing well, but she has juvenile cataracts and is mostly blind.  

Lucky - In Memory

Name: Lucky

Age: Estimated 4 years

Breed: Unknown

Sex: Female (altered as per caregiver, not yet confirmed)

Location: York, SC

Vet Info: Not vet information available at this time.

Owner Info: An elderly woman who is in and out of the hospital and needs to rehome several dogs.  One is a female named Lucky, "a big breed dog who is blind and diabetic and a senior".  Lucky is currently being cared for by a wonderful woman who is looking after the dogs in the elderly lady's home.  We're told Lucky is very sweet and loving, good with people of all ages, and good with other cats and dogs.  She's housetrained, but does need pee pads at night due to being on a diuretic for her diabetes.  

Update 3/10/15: Lucky is home now but her owner feels that Lucky needs to have a new home.  Her owner broke her neck twice and had knee replacement so she feels she is not in the best position to give Lucky the care she needs.  Lucky is getting her insulin and pills but a new, caring home would be greatly appreciated.​

Update 9/11/15: We've heard from the woman caring for Lucky, and Lucky is in urgent need!
Lucky's caregiver has several health issues and is not able to meet Lucky's needs.  She loves Lucky but feels that the insulin injections and daily needs for Lucky are more than she can handle.  She said Lucky is a very sweet dog and deserves better than what she is getting now.

Update 10/3/15:  Lucky's owner is in desperate need to find Lucky a new home or rescue.  She is physically not able to care for Lucky and cannot afford her medication.  Her owner writes, "I am physically unable to give her the right care she needs, I have had a broken neck in the last year and have no help and cannot afford her medication and vet visits." Lucky is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.   Lucky is a friendly and sweet girl and is good with people of all ages, and other dogs and cats.  She currently lives with other dogs and cats.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped.  Lucky is nervous during thunderstorms and loves to be in a lap until they go away!  Lucky has diabetes, and is on insulin daily.  Her owner also tells us Lucky is blind in both eyes (both eyes are white), but she doesn't know the cause.  Lucky's owner wants us to know, "She is sweet and loving dog."

Osa

Name: Osa

Age: 12 years

Breed: Beagle / Hound

Sex: Female (not spayed)

Location: Fort Worth, TX area

Vet Info: Osa is not spayed.  Her rescue writes that the shelter gave her vaccines.  Osa is heartworm positive and has been diagnosed with glaucoma.  She'll need eye drops long term.  She is also anemic and is currently on doxycycline.  If future bloodwork is good, she will begin hw treatment.   If we do have a place for her, they will still pay for heartworm treatment and medical care (within reason) at their vet!  Osa weighs 27 pounds but is underweight.  

Owner Info: Osa is a beautiful girl who was pulled from a shelter by a rescue.  She is 12 years old, emaciated, and blind, and was on the euth list at the shelter.   They are hoping we'll have a place for this beautiful girl! Osa is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Osa is a smart girl and knows Sit, Come, and Lay Down!  She is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats.  She is not possessive of treats, toys, or food and has not shown any aggression.  In the two days she's been with the rescue, they tell us she has the house mapped out and is very well behaved! Please read their heartfelt email from 1/6: Well we are a rescue too. lately my heart has been into saving the seniors I have saved 6 in the last month. the problem I am having with one I just pulled her yesterday. she is 12 years old and blind. I have had bloodwork done and she is very anemic and they have her on doxycycline and she has glaucoma in both eyes and is now on eye meds for that. she is also hw positive and not spayed . her owner did not take care of her and she is emaciated and weighs 27 pounds. I am having to board her and I would love to find her a sanctuary to go to...please help me help her.

Rocco - In Memory

Name: Rocco

Age: 7 years

Breed: Min Pin

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Vineland, NJ area

Vet Info: Rocco is confirmed ​neutered.  He is ​up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative per owner, but this has not yet been confirmed.   Rocco is diabetic and his owner writes he is partially blind.  He weighs 7 pounds.

Owner Info:  Rocco is an adorable little min pin whose owner has been diagnosed with cancer and is unable to care for him.  He is currently staying with her mother but may not be able to stay there for long.  Rocco's owner writes, " Rocco deserves the love and care we have given to him over the years which right now I am unable to provide." Rocco is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats.  Rocco is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.   Rocco's owner wants us to know that all he needs is love and attention!  

Baby - Adopted

Name: Baby

Age: 7 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Shepherd Mix

Location: San Antonio, TX

Vet Info: Baby is confirmed spayed.  She is up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative.  Her next 4dx test is due in October.  Baby is diabetic and requires insulin.  She weighs about 54 pounds.  

Owner Info: Baby is a beautiful shepherd mix whose owner passed away at the end of December, leaving 5 dogs behind.  His daughter is doing her best to find homes for all of the dogs.  She is desperate to find Baby rescue or a new home before she has to return to Atlanta on January 11th.  Baby's caregiver writes that Baby's diabetes has progressed but she is trying to better manage the diabetes while she is there.  Her caregiver also writes that the vet said although Baby's cataracts are significant, "she does still have some sight".   Baby's caregiver has tried numerous shelters, but "no one is willing to take in a sick dog".  Baby is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is not housebroken or leash trained.  She is good with both men and women and male and female dogs.  Baby is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression.  Baby is a very sweet and well-behaved girl!  Her caregiver writes that, "She bumps into things at my dad's house, but she is still very sweet. It doesn't seem to have changed her temperament....  Barks at strangers outside, but once they are in the same house as her she doesn't bark, and goes to lay in her bed."

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Chip

Name: Chip

Age: Approximately 7 months

Sex: Male​ (altered)

Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog

Location: Florida
 

Vet Info: Chip is confirmed neutered, has not yet had a rabies vaccine and is on heartworm preventative. His rescue notes that he is a healthy puppy!

Owner Info: Chip is a beautiful mostly blind and deaf Catahoula Leopard Dog who is about 7 months old.  Chip and his brother were taken in by a rescue in Florida because the owner threatened to shoot them due to their disabilities. Chip is reported to be good with adults and teenagers as well as other dogs. Chip is leash trained and working on being housebroken. Chip would do best with someone who has experience with a visually impaired dog. Chip is currently with a rescue that said “Chip came to us with his brother Dale after the owner/breeder threatened to shoot them due to their disabilities. We feel that Chip would benefit by being with a group with more experience with blind and deaf dogs”. Chip is reported to be good with men, women, teenagers, as well as male and female dogs. He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression.​

Tiny - In Foster Care

Name: Tiny

Age: Unknown, Tiny was found as a puppy and they've had him for four months

Breed: Pit Bull Mix?

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Tulsa, OK area

Vet Info: Tiny is not neutered and has not been vetted.  He weighs approximately 35 pounds.  His caregivers write that Tiny has no eyes.

Owner Info: Tiny is a very handsome fellow who was found as a stray.  A kind family took him in and they love him very much, but they're not able to care for him.  They write that they know nothing about caring for a blind dog and that he's too rough for them.  They are very much hoping he can find rescue!  Tiny is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, he is not housebroken or leash trained.  Tiny is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. Tiny's caregivers describe him as outgoing.  We asked if Tiny gets along with men, women, and children and other dogs, and his caregiver wrote, "He's fine with me and my parents. There's hasn't been an incident with any animals, but I didn't want to check it because he hasn't been around them.  I just want him to be happy and healthy. He plays rough like he jumps on people. When you pet him he will kinda nibble on your hand, not hard enough to draw blood, but hard enough where it hurts a little, I say he's not a children's dog because he does jump and nibble, but I am 16, and he loves me and my family but is too rough for me and my parents. We are used to calm dogs. I love him with all my heart, but I think he could have a better life somewhere else. If you have any other questions about him I will be happy to answer them."