Tobin - In Memory

Name:  Tobin 

Age: 5 1/2 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Pointer/Hound Mix

Location: Near Ft. Worth, TX

Vet Info: Tobin is neutered and heartworm negative per his owner, but this has not yet been confirmed.  He is not up to date on vaccines. Tobin weighs 147 pounds.

Owner Info: Tobin is a loving, sweet boy who was adopted by his current owners from a shelter 5 1/2 years ago.  About a year ago, Tobin lost his sight. He is also on medication for Hypothyroidism. Tobin is having some trouble adapting to his condition and his owners feel that he would do better with someone who has the time and ability to work him so he can become more comfortable in getting around. His owners say "Tobin is sweet and handsome.dog..he is big but doesn't have a mean bone in body..we love him and are hopeful to find him a safe Haven with folks who can provide love and care..I am fearful he will injure himself at our home when we are gone." Tobin is good with children, cats and dogs. He isn't possessive over food or toys. He is a bit anxious but due to not really understanding what has happened to him. He is housebroken and leash trained and knows some commands like "sit." He just needs someone that can take the time to help him adapt to his new life. His owners also said, "He used to chase squirrels and I used to complain about how hard it was to walk him because of squirrels.  Oh how I wish he could be that dog again.  I know he does too…. Tobin is a beautiful dog. He was crazy fun and hyper before losing his vision and now just walks around in a daze and sleeps mostly.  He seems terribly depressed and it’s tearing us up."

Tucker - Outcome Unknown

Name: Tucker

Breed: Great Dane

Age: 13 months

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Charlotte, NC

Vet Info: Tucker is not neutered and has not had a heartworm test.  He is up to date on his rabies vaccine per his owner, but this has not yet been confirmed.  Tucker weighs 113 pounds.  

Owner Info: Tucker is a very handsome fellow whose owner just had a baby and does not have the time to properly work with him.  Tucker still tries to jump to be close to her, and she was nearly knocked over with her newborn in her arms.  She is very much hoping for rescue!  She has had Tucker for seven months and got him from a person who didn't want to care for a special needs dog. Tucker is completely blind.  His owner does not know the cause. Tucker is an indoor dog with run of the house.  He is housebroken, crate trained and knows the commands, "sit", "out" and "bed."  Tucker is not leash trained. Tucker is described as outgoing and is good with men, women, and teenagers, and both male and female dogs.  He currently lives with two dogs.  Tucker has never bitten or snapped, but is possessive of food.  His owner writes, "when he is eating food no other dogs should go by him, he will growl." His owner tells us he's a smart and affectionate boy!  "He is a smart and loving dog. I feel with the proper training and family that can dedicate time to him he will be a wonderful asset to anyone's life."

Update 10/12/15:  We've heard from Tucker's owner and he is becoming more urgent!  She has a newborn and two other children and is having a difficult time caring for Tucker. 

As of right now it's becoming too much to deal with and having a newborn and two  other children, please let me know if u have found anything for him yet.

Frankie - At Humane Society

Name: Frankie

Age: 6 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Shih Tzu/Bichon Mix

Location: Chicago, IL area

Vet Info: Frankie is confirmed neutered. He is current with vaccinations. He had the three-year rabies vaccine in March, 2014. He is due for distemper and Lepto on 6/26/2016 and Bordatella on 12/24/2015. Frankie is heartworm negative. He weighs 18 pounds. Frankie’s owner took him to the vet on 09/14/2015 and it was confirmed at that time that he is completely blind due to severe cataracts.

Owner Info: Frankie is a Shih-tzu-Bichon mix who has recently become completely blind from cataracts. His owners were going to surrender Frankie to a shelter due to a divorce but because of his blindness, they want to find a better option for him. Frankie is an indoor dog with run of the house. He is housebroken and leash-trained. He knows his name and to sit. Frankie is outgoing, good with adults and children, as well as cats. Frankie lives in a house with a Schnoodle dog and three cats. Frankie is not possessive of toys, treats or food and has never shown aggression toward anyone. Frankie’s owner feels that he would adjust well to new surroundings and situations, despite his blindness.

Molly - Staying With Owner

Name: Molly

Age: 10 weeks

Breed: Border Collie

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Wyoming

Vet Info: Molly is not spayed.  

Owner Info: Molly is an adorable puppy whose owners are not able to keep her as they live on a working farm.  Her owners reached out to a local rescue who then contacted BDRA.  Molly is completely blind, likely due to a genetic issue, but is a happy and playful little girl!  

Star Bright - Missing

Name: Star Bright 

Age: Unknown

Breed: Husky Mix

Sex: Male (not neutered)

Location: Texas

Vet Info: Star Bright is not neutered.  He weighs more than 25 pounds.

Owner Info: Star Bright is a gorgeous fellow who was found at the facility where his good samaritan works.  She took him home but cannot keep him.  He appears completely blind.

Update 9/11/15:  Star Bright wandered off overnight and has not yet been found, please keep a look out for him.  

Mooshie - In Foster Care

Name: Mooshie

Age: 8 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Maltese

Location: Northeast Ohio

Vet Info: Mooshie is confirmed neutered. He received the one year 5 in 1 (DAP and Parvovirus) and Influenza vaccines, and the intra-nasal Bordetella booster on 7/25/15. He received a three-year rabies vaccine on 10/26/2014. Per his owner, Mooshie is heartworm negative, but this has not been verified. After being attacked, Mooshie had one eye removed. He has no vision remaining in the other eye. Mooshie weighs 8 pounds.  

Owner Info: Mooshie is an adorable Maltese who was rescued from a kill shelter three years ago after being attacked by a bigger dog. He has never really gotten along with the other rescue dog in the house and his owners recently had a baby which has caused a lot of stress for Mooshie. His owners have tried a dog trainer to make him less nervous around the baby but to no avail.  They have already reached out to family and friends and small dog rescues but “It seems no one has a foster home available for our dog.” Mooshie is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house. He is housebroken and leash-trained. He knows commands, sit, stay, and careful (slow down so as not to bump into something). Mooshie is outgoing but can also be nervous. Mooshie lives in a house with three cats, a fox terrier and a collie mix. Mooshie can be possessive of food and treats.  His owner says, “don't go near him when he's eating a treat or chewing his rawhide. He's snapped at our collie (often) and will snap at but not break skin on someone that's new that tries to pet him too quickly, he needs people to take it slow.” Mooshie’s owners feel he would do best in a quiet home with no children under 12 and only cats or other small dogs. They want us to know he gets around great for being blind and will adjust well to new surroundings!

ChaCoco - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: ChaCoco

Age: 6 or 7 years

Breed: Mixed 

Sex: Female (altered per owner, not confirmed)

Location: Decatur, GA

Vet Info: ChaCoco is spayed per her owner, but this has not been able to be confirmed.  She is not current with vaccines and has not had a heartworm test.  ChaCoco weighs about 15 pounds.  

Owner Info: ChaCoco is an adorable little girl whose owner has moved to a new area and is not financially able to care for her.  She's temporarily living with someone who is not fond of dogs and she's very much hoping for rescue for ChaCoco. She has had ChaCoco for about 1 1/2 years, and got her from a friend whose children were no longer interested in her.  ChaCoco is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She's a smart little girl and knows Stop, Lay Down, Come Here, Eat, and Potty.  ChaCoco is described as outgoing, and is good with people of all ages and male and female dogs.  Her owner is not sure how she is with cats as she does not have a cat.  ChaCoco is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped. ChaCoco's owner thinks she is completely blind, and writes, "her pupils are grey, and I notice that she started walking into walls and doors."  She tells us that other than her eyes, Chacoco is in good health, and feels she adapts well to new situations once she learns the lay-out.

Scout - Outcome Unknown

Name: Scout

Age: 10 years

Breed: Border Collie Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Philadelphia

Vet Info: Scout in confirmed neutered, up to date on vaccines, and current on heartworm preventative.  He weighs about 50 pounds.

Owner Info: Scout is a very handsome fellow who was surrendered by his owners to his dog walker.  His dog walker is unable to care for him financially, and friends are currently helping her to pay for food and vet care.  A friend has reached out on Scout's behalf, and they are very much hoping for rescue. Scout is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Our contact writes that he must be on a leash at all times.  "He can't be allowed to get out of the house or he will start to walk/run away. He doesn't respond to come/ stay etc. He is very treat motivated and have had to entice him with food. Fortunately, he hasn't gotten far, but I do believe because of his cataracts, he will start to bark at anybody, which is less than an ideal situation because most people would be afraid that he would bite." Scout is good with men and women, and male and female dogs, but barks at cats.  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  Scout had one incident that his contact has shared with us:  Scout’s current caretaker received a bite/dent/scratch after returning home from being out of the house for more than 8 hours and getting Scout ready to go out to potty.  Other than that, there have been no incidents, and his vet's office reports that they never had any problems with him or saw any biting behavior.  Scout has cataracts. and while he may not be completely blind, his contact writes that he "may not see clearly".  She also tells us, "He is UTD on shots. Has a mild heart murmur and calcification of his teeth. The vet does seem to be bothered by this. I am unaware of the dog seen a opthalmologist, but because of his heart condition, he would need a see what the condition of his murmur before any type of cataract surgery... right now that is not an option due to monetary concerns." She also wants us to know, "Scout really needs a home that is calm, quiet, ideally a fenced in yard - probably high fence as he can jump. Also, although he is housebroken, he seems to need to poop right away in the morning and must go out as soon as someone wakes up."  Scout's contact wishes she could keep him, but she has cats.  She writes, "I am heartbroken that I couldn't keep him forever. :( "