Thursday, August 27, 2015

Ringo - Adopted


Name: Ringo
Age: DOB March, 2009 
Breed: Husky Mix
Sex: Male (altered)
Location: Lansing, MI

Vet Info: Ringo is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He received a three-year rabies vaccine on 7/2/13.  He is heartworm negative.  Ringo weighs about 60 pounds. 

Owner Info: Ringo is a gorgeous fellow whose owner is not able to keep him.  He writes, "It is felt that keeping him around could be a danger to the baby in our home, as she won't understand how to give him the space he needs."  Ringo's owner loves him dearly and is desperately hoping for rescue.  He tells us, "I need your help.  Please.  I need somewhere that will love him and give him what he needs."  Ringo is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Ringo knows the commands, Sit, Stay, and Lay Down.  Ringo is described as nervous, but is good with both men and women.  He currently lives with another dog and cat, and his owner gave us more details:  "He also tends to be friendly towards other animals, as long as they are also slowly introduced. As far as I can remember, in the six years I have had him, there has only been one dog he didn't get along with. Of course, the other dogs he is around are mostly female, and the one male he is around, the one that lives with us, is very submissive. I'm not sure how he would react to a more aggressive male, so perhaps be wary of that."  Ringo is possessive of food while he is eating, and may bark or snarl if someone bothers him while he is eating.  He may also bark or growl at new people in the home, but his owner writes, "He has never attacked anyone. He always becomes acclimated to new people very quickly after meeting them, and he has no problem with new people when he is out on walks and such. He never becomes friendlier towards people near his food, though."  Ringo is completely blind.  Other than his blindness, Ringo's owner tells us he is in good health.  He doesn't recall the exact cause of Ringo's blindness, but tells us, "I believe the cause of his blindness was stated to be some sort of genetic disease. Something common in German Shepherds if I remember correctly, but I do not recall what it was specifically." Ringo's owner wants us to know that he is a very special and loving boy, who just needs a few precautions when meeting new people, but will make it up with lots of love!  "Ringo can seem aggressive at first, but if you take just a few precautions when introducing him to people he will become one of the friendliest and lovable dogs you've ever met. As stated before, you have to make sure you don't let people mess with him while he eats. Please don't let that change your view of him to an angry or unpredictable dog. He is very calm and quiet most of the time. The only time he even really barks is if someone new comes into his home or if he gets excited about you taking him outside. I guarantee, anyone who ends up with this dog will almost immediately fall in love with him."

Monday, August 24, 2015

Cinderelli - Adopted



Name: Cinderelli
Age: 12 years
Breed: Toy Chihuahua
Sex: Female (not altered)
Location: TX

Vet Info: Cinderelli is current on vaccinations and heartworm negative.  She weighs about 3 pounds. 


Owner Info: Cinderelli is a wonderful, loving girl who is in need of a second chance family. Cinderelli’s owner believes she is completely blind and due to this she can be a bit shy and nervous until she gets to know her surroundings and new people. Her owner has cared for her for 10 years but unfortunately as of recent, the other dogs in the household are not getting along with her and the owner is also very busy with an infant. Her owner feels that she cannot give Cinderelli the time and attention that she needs and deserves. She is hoping to find a new home as soon as possible. Her owner writes, “She takes time to get use to people she does not know, we believe she was in an abusive house hold before she came to us. She does not get along well with small children since she had become blind…she does not like other dogs but after some time together she gets used to them, usually just ignores them.  Since Cinderelli became blind, her owner has been hesitant to take her many places but reports that, “we let her out in the back yard and she manages fairly well but does get lost sometimes and howls until someone goes and finds her.” She has snapped at the other dogs when food is in involved and snapped once at the owner’s daughter when she was younger because according to the owner, “my daughter would not leave her alone.” Cinderelli is looking for a special human to live out her senior years with. Her owner wants potential adopters to know, “Cinderelli is a wonderful dog and she has made my family very happy over the years. I am just at a point in my life where I cannot give her the proper care she needs and deserves. She takes some getting used to but one she gets to know you and you her, you will fall in love. Please give her the second chance she needs.”

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Hank - Adopted


Name: Hank
Age: 8 years
Breed: Puggle
Sex: Male (altered)
Location: San Antonio, TX area

Vet Info: Hank is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He is heartworm negative.  Hank weighs about 28 pounds.  Hank has been diagnosed with SARDS and appears completely blind.

Owner Info:  Hank is a very handsome puggle in need of rescue.  He belonged to a family member since he was a puppy, but the family had one infant with another on the way, and they were moving out of state.  A decision was made to bring Hank to southern Texas where he would see an ophthalmologist and stay with his current caregivers while they look for a new home for him.  Hank's current caregivers have two other dogs and work full time, and they realize Hank needs "better living conditions immediately as he will need to be kenneled most of the day...".  Hank is an indoor dog who is crated, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Hank is a friendly fellow, and good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats!  He currently lives with two other dogs.  Hank has never bitten or snapped.  His caregivers gave us more details about whether Hank has shown any aggression: "Hank has only recently shown signs of a slight change of agitation but due to additional dogs in temporary home and SARD's blindness this is expected. Hank has always been very docile and interactive with anyone who is in the room." Hank's caregivers feel he adapts well to new situations and surroundings, and write, "Hank has adapted well to the temporary home as this home sits on 2 acres and is fenced. He loves sitting in the sun outside and enjoys being inside wandering the rooms or sitting where people are. Hank has difficulty in finding the doors to re-enter the home and providers have to place food/water bowl and outside water bowl in a specific spot and Hank has been able to locate it independently." Other than SARDS, Hank's caregivers tell us he's healthy.  "Hank's limitation in climbing stairs and confusion was due to his physical weight gain and lack of eye sight. Hank has been given a clean bill of health and his SARDS is the only health concern. Hank has been years past a very active and engaged companion and continues to adapt." Hank's caregivers are very much hoping Hank will be able to find rescue and receive the care and attention he deserves.  "A foster home would help Hank as the current surroundings and lack of one on one attention is limiting Hank from learning how to adapt to his recent blindness and concern with prolonging help may continue to deteriorate his overall wellness."

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Lucy - Staying With Owner



Name: Lucy
Age: 7 years
Breed: Maltese / Schnauzer Mix
Sex: Female (altered)
Location: Cincinnati, OH area (KY)

Vet Info: Lucy is confirmed spayed and was heartworm negative in 2011.  She is not up to date on vaccines.  Lucy weighs about 13 pounds.

Owner Info: Lucy is an adorable little girl who was diagnosed with SARDS a little over a year ago.  Her owner had help at the time and was able to meet Lucy's needs, but she no longer has help and is not home often.  She also recently found out she is pregnant and due in April.  She knows she will be unable to care for Lucy and her newborn, and is hoping to rehome Lucy very soon.  Lucy's owner writes that she is at least 80% blind. Lucy is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken but not leash trained.  Lucy knows the command, Sit!  She is good with both men and women, and male and female dogs, and currently lives with another dog and a hedgehog.  We asked if Lucy was good with cats, and her owner wrote, "She has never been around cats, so I do not know how she would respond. I do have a hedgehog and she doesn't bother her in the slightest. She wants to sniff her, but nothing more."  Lucy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  Her owner told us Lucy likes to have her cage open and available to lay and sleep in, and may not like when other animals go near.  She gave us more details:  "Her crate stays up and open and always has. She only growls when other animals (not people) get near it. She has never bitten anyone. My cousin and her five year old are currently staying with me and my three year old niece is here all the time and she has never shown any aggressive tendencies towards them." Lucy's owner is very much hoping we can help.  "I just want someone who will love her and give her what I am unable to."

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Rellie - In Memory


Name: Rellie
Age: 12 years
Sex: Female (not altered)
Breed: Chihuahua
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

Vet Info: Rellie is not spayed and is not current with vaccinations. Her rabies, distemper, and bordatella vaccines were due in February, 2015. She had a negative heartworm test in 2014 but was also due for heartworm and fecal tests in February, 2015. Her vet’s office had no information about her vision issues. Rellie weighs 3 pounds.  Her owner writes, “Other than being blind Rellie is completely healthy, never had any puppies but is missing some teeth.”

Owner Info: Rellie is an adorable Chihuahua whose owner can no longer take care of her the way she deserves. She recently started college and her mother adopted a baby and now they are moving and their new home will not allow pets. They have had to re-home their other two dogs but have not had any luck finding a new home for Rellie. Rellie is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house. She is not housebroken but she is leash-trained. Rellie can be nervous. When asked for further information how she is with people, Rellie’s owner said she is good with people. She does not snap at anyone unless she is being poked at constantly or not left alone after she has given warnings. She used to get nervous around small children, however over the years she has not been in much contact with them especially since she became blind so I cannot tell for sure if they still make her nervous but the possibility is a bit high, she does not snap at children but she will growl to give a warning. After some time she might warm up to the kids if they are not too rough, it is not that she dislikes kids just that she is somewhat scared of them. I am not sure why, she had a home for about two years before she came into my possession so it might be from that time that she became that way. Rellie is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. Her owner says it takes time for her to warm up to another dog. She’ll keep her distance and hide but once she is comfortable she is not aggressive at all. Rellie’s owner said Rellie started bumping into things around a year ago. The vet did not find anything wrong and a few months later she could not see. Now when you call her she doesn't have much sense of direction. But she learns her surroundings and manages to figure out her way around. She wants us to know Rellie is a great dog who deserves a wonderful home for her older years! 

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Trigger - Adopted



Name: Trigger
Age: 7 1/2 years
Breed: German Shepherd
Sex: Female (altered)
Location: Seattle, WA area

Vet Info: Trigger is confirmed spayed and up to date on vaccines.  She has not been heartworm tested.  Trigger weighs about 80 pounds.

Owner Info: Trigger is a beautiful girl who was rescued from a neglectful home.  Her owners thought they could keep her and integrate her with their other dogs, but they are having a hard time with each other.  Trigger's owners would love for her to have a safe and loving home where she can be happy and get the love and attention she needs.  When Trigger was first rescued, she had eye ulcers, an ear infection, and was almost unable to walk because of a lack of medical care.  Her owners tell us she is now medically stable and ready for her new home!  Trigger is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Trigger is a smart girl and knows many commands, including, Sit, Stay, Lay Down, Let's Go Home (when outside), Come, and Go For A Ride!  She is described as outgoing, good with people of all ages, and other dogs and cats.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped. Her owners gave more details about how she is with the other dogs in the home:  "She does not seem to be possessive with things... she is however insistent for love and attention. She will try to get between us and the other dogs to get pets and love.  she loves to be petted and lay close. Sometimes right on your lap or close to it!   She follows us everywhere, including the bathroom!  :-)   Just starved for affection and attention.  Our 2 year old female shepherd gets very jealous and tries to get her to move which startles Trigger.  We have tried and tried to keep the peace but our 2 year old is not giving an inch.  Our 8 month old just wants to play constantly and she is not really used to that either, so she leaps away.  She wants to play tho and follows our three to run a little to play stick.  We think she was left alone for many hours at time because she wants to be so close.  Her vision problem causes some chaos with our dogs - she can't always figure out what's going on.  She has played well with our dogs outside and with our neighbors dogs and their kids.  She particularly loves our neighbors little 5 year old." Trigger has limited vision, and her owners gave us more details about how well she can see:  "She has very limited blood flow to the Optic nerve. Retina's appear deformed and very evident pannus in both eyes. She does not have a Tapetum Lucidum (which means she has no night vision). The vet concluded her vision was very limited. Its very evident that she has limited vision as she walks into fences, doors, other items until she learns her way around."  They also tell us that once she gets used to her surroundings, she relaxes.  Aside from her vision, her owners write that she is now clean, well groomed, and in good health!

Monday, August 10, 2015

RayRay


Name: Ray Ray
Age: 2 1/2 years
Breed: Beagle / Dachshund
Sex: Male (altered)
Location: Mobile, AL area

Vet Info: Ray Ray is confirmed neutered.  His owner writes that he is up to date on vaccines but this has not yet been confirmed.  He has not had a heartworm test.  Ray Ray weighs about 22 pounds.


Owner Info: Ray Ray is a very handsome fellow who saved from a shelter as a puppy.  His owner had always intended on finding him the perfect home or rescue because she has several other rescue dogs and isn't able to give him the attention he deserves. She is hoping we can help sweet Ray Ray! Ray Ray is an indoor dog who is crated, he is housebroken and leash trained.  His owner tells us that small children make him nervous and he is "snappy with little kids", but he's good with both men and women, and other dogs and cats.  He currently lives with five dogs and three cats. Ray Ray seems to sense shapes, and his owner writes that he "gets around like he is not even blind!"  She also tells us he is very healthy.  Ray's Ray's owner wants us to know he's a very loving little boy!  "He is very loving and playful..and content in a kennel. He is a very easy dog. I just have 5 other rescues and would like for him to go into a loving home they will give him the attention he deserves."

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Tess - Staying With Owner


Name: Tess
Age: 10 years
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Sex: Female (confirmed altered)
Location: Chicago, IL area

Vet Info:  Tess is confirmed spayed and heartworm negative.  Tess had her DHLPP vaccine on May 18, 2015.  Tess is also ​up to date on her rabies vaccine, and is ​
next due for her rabies vaccine in October.  Tess weighs about 25 pounds.  Her owner writes that she is currently on Proin for urinary incontinence.

Owner Info:  Tess is a beautiful girl whose owner is the primary daycare provider for 2 toddlers.  She also has 8 grandchildren who are in her home several times a week.  Tess recently snapped at one of the children when the child approached her from behind, and her owner writes that Tess can no longer be trusted with toddlers.  She is hoping to find a new home or rescue for Tess. Tess is completely blind and has been diagnosed with Progressive Retinal Atrophy and cataracts.  She is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Tess is a smart little girl and knows several commands, including Sit, Stay, Wait, Down, and Lay Down!  Tess is good with both men and women, but seems to be frightened of children.  Tess can be possessive of food, and her owner writes that she can be aggressive to some dogs, but gets along well with dogs she has known for some time.  Tess's owner wants us to know what a special girl she is!  "Tess is a real sweetheart. She is not much trouble. She just wants to be fed and be near people."

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Sylvester - Adopted


Name: Sylvester
Age: 2 -3 years (good samaritan's guess)
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Looks like Border Collie
Location: Louisville, KY area (southern IN)

Vet Info: Sylvester has not been vetted.  He weighs about 40 - 50 pounds.  

Owner Info: Sylvester (named by his good samaritan's children) was abandoned in a neighborhood and fell into a yard. They tried to help him out through the gate, but he was terrified and ended up running into the brick wall.  His good samaritans realized he's blind and don't want to bring him to the shelter.  They cannot keep him, and they are desperately hoping for rescue for him.  They tell us he is very sweet!   Sylvester seems to be completely blind.  They really want to help Sylvester and gave us more details:  "The pad on one of his front paws looks torn & he is limping around because of it. I also think he may have been beaten before, just because of how he acts. He gets scared & starts running into things if there are more than 2 people near him. He also got scared the first time he heard a man's voice & when he heard the jingle from the clip on the leash. His fur is matted. He has now been in my backyard for 4 days & is in desperate need of a home. We don't have the time or money to take care of him the way he needs & deserves to be taken care of." Sylvester is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, he is not housebroken or leash trained.  He is described as nervous and shy.  Since they've had him, he has shown no aggression and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  They write, "He seems like a very sweet & loving dog! In the few days that we've had him, we haven't seen any bad behavior." In the few days they've had him, Sylvester has made good progress. He sounds like a real sweetheart!  Please read more of his story below when we asked if they knew how Sylvester was with others, "I checked no on a lot of the questions on that form that I didn't know the answers to since he's only been with us for a few days. Yes, that is also why I didn't check him being good with children, men or male dogs. My kids have only been outside with him for a few minutes at a time, but he does seem to be good with them. They are 7 & 11 yrs old. He doesn't interact with them much though, because he seems to get freaked out with more than one person around. He still does okay with two people, but kind of backs away like he doesn't feel totally comfortable. As far as with men, when my husband first interacted with him, he seemed scared when he heard his voice, but in the past day or so has started following him around when he's cutting grass or doing yard work. I do think he's good around men, just maybe scared at first until he knows they won't hurt him. I don't know at all how he is around male dogs, because I haven't seen him interact with them yet. In the few days that he's been with us, we haven't seen him snap or even growl at anyone, including our dog, even the first day when he was really scared & injured. Also, his paw seems to be healing up pretty well. We didn't do anything with it, but he is walking on it a lot better now than what he was a few days ago. Then, he would barely let it touch the ground when he walked. Now, he is walking on it with a slight limp. He seems to be a very well-behaved dog despite the rough life he seems to have had so far. Thank you so much for all your help!"

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Jazzy - Adopted


Name: Jazzy
Age: 3 years
Breed: Doxie Mix
Sex: Female (unknown if altered)
Location: Columbus, OH area

Vet Info: It is unknown if Jazzy is spayed.  She is not yet up to date on vaccines or heartworm tested.  Jazzy weighs about 13 pounds.  Her rescue writes that Jazzy is fully blind.

Owner Info: Jazzy and several other pets were rescued from deplorable living conditions after their owner moved.  Jazzy was taken in by a smaller rescue who is hoping to place her with a rescue who is more experienced with blind dogs and better equipped to meet her needs.  They have had her only a few days. Jazzy is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with other dogs and cats, and good with her foster mom and dad, but she hasn't yet met many other people.  Jazzy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  Her rescue writes, "Jazzy is in a home with many other foster animals. She is friendly with all of them but is confined to a large playpen due to her blindness. She is taken our on a regular schedule to walk in the grass.... Jazzy was a bit scared when she came to her foster home b/c of all of the other dogs/cats, but she has adapted very well & seems to really like to be around people and other dogs." Jazzy also has been frightened when she is alone, and they gave us more details:  "She panics when she is alone. She did not do well in a crate & can be destructive (out of separation anxiety) when left alone (no other dogs or people with her). Poor baby girl!  ... Jazzy needs a patient home where she has time to learn the new sights, sounds and environment." With time and patience, Jazzy will blossom!

Azia - In Memory


Name: Azia
Age: 6 1/2 years
Breed: American Foxhound
Sex: Female (not altered)
Location: Baltimore, MD

Vet Info: Azia is not spayed and is not up to date on vaccines.  She was tested for HW in April 2014.  It was negative and her owner was given one dose of preventative at that time.  She has not received further preventative there.  Azia weighs between 45 - 55 pounds.

Owner Info: Azia is a beautiful little girl whose owner is not able to care for her in the way that she needs and deserves.  Her owner writes that Azia "is a wonderful companion, but I lost my job and can not afford to give her the care she so desperately deserves.  I want her to have the best quality of life possible as I can no longer provide this for her...Please help." Azia is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Azia knows the commands "heel" and "no", and loves to be told, "that's my girl!" when she is "really being good."  Azia is described as shy, good with men, women, and cats, and currently lives with two cats her owner is also trying to rehome.  Her owner gave us more details about how she is with other dogs:  "Azia has not been around many dogs so her personality around other dogs is questionable.  She once ran our neighbor's dog back into their yard so I would be on the safe side and say no she is not particularly friendly with other dogs.  I have never taken her to a dog park or really exposed her to other dogs unfortunately.  But now that she is vision impaired, I think her personality has gotten even more calmer around everything".  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. Azia has shown aggression in the past, but her owner tells us it's not normal for her and was not shown consistently.  "She may be aggressive out of fear but that is not typical of her character. She loves belly rubs and is playful at times. She loves to be cuddled or lay next to you on a couch, bed or rug.  When we first moved to our apartment, getting use to the change, she did not like anyone to get close to me. But now that her vision is impaired, I think she may be scared and a little unpredictable until she is comfortable." Azia's owner believes she is partially blind and that it might be getting worse.  She tells us Azia has cloudy pupils, but she cannot afford to have her properly evaluated. "I believe she is scared because she does not know what is happening to her". She also tells us Azia's teeth are sensitive, but overall, her health is OK. Azia's owner wants us to know that "she is truly a good dog and companion, it saddens me to have to give her up and this will haunt me for awhile. I just hope that she can be well taken care of as I will try not to worry. Pictures of Azia below are when earlier prior to a move but in the past 2 years. Thank you for your consideration...I really hope your organization can find the right fit for her, she deserves to be happy."

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Petey - In BDRA Foster Care


Name: Petey
Age: 2 months
Breed: Lab / Poodle Mix
Sex: Male (not altered)
Location: Ohio

Vet Info: Petey has not yet been vetted.  He weighs about three pounds.


Owner Info: DOB 6/6/15. Petey is an adorable puppy who was surrendered to his current caregiver so she could find him a home.  He is completely blind in one eye.  He is an indoor dog with run of the house, and is not yet housebroken or leash trained.  Petey is good with people of all ages and with male and female dogs!  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  Petey is a very happy and cute little boy!