Little Man - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Little Man

Age: Unknown

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Chihuahua

Location: Central PA

Vet Info: Little Man's owner reports that he has never seen a vet due to lack of funds. They assume he is completely blind in one eye due to the cloudy/glassy look of the eye. However, they do not know the cause of this condition. Little Man weighs around 5 pounds.

Owner Info: Little Man is an adorable little chihuahua whose owner has "too many dogs at the home and not enough inside space." She is now looking for a good, loving home for him. He has been with his current owner for 5 years. Before that, he was with a family member who is unwilling to care for him. This baby is currently being kept outside on a tie-out. 

Little Man is kept in a small fenced area outside or in a kennel when he is in the house. There are numerous dogs and cats at the house. Little Man is not housebroken; however, he is leash trained.  He is outgoing and good with people of all ages and female dogs. Little Man is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  

Little Man's owner writes, "This dog does not have a good quality of life with us and we are financially unable to provide it to him." They are now committed to finding him a good home where he will be cared for and loved. Does someone have space in their heart and home for this baby?

Buck

Name: Buck

Age: Unknown

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Location: Southern NJ

Vet Info: Buck has not seen a vet since his good samaritan picked him up so she does not know if he has had vaccinations or a heartworm test. Buck weighs around 60 pounds.

Owner Info: Buck is a very handsome fellow with a sad story.  He was found wandering the neighborhood very malnourished. A good samaritan took him in and tried to contact his owner. She was told by the former owner's sister that Buck was not taken care of and he was probably let go on purpose. Buck's caregiver says she has become very attached to him but is hoping he can find a better home with someone who has more experience and can spend more time with him than she can. He has been with his caregiver for two months.

Buck is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard.  Because he stays outside, his caregiver does not know if he is house-broken or leash-trained.  Buck is described as extremely friendly and good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and other pets.  His caregiver also has two other dogs, two bunnies, and a bird. Buck has never shown aggression while he has been with his current caregiver and he is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. His caregiver feels he adapts well to new situations.

When asked about his eyes, his caregiver said, “I believe he is fully blind in one and the other is extremely cloudy and on a daily basis has fluid leaking from it.”

Buck's caregiver says Buck deserves another chance at a good home with someone who cares and has more time for him.

Xega

Name: Xega

Age: 9 years

Breed: Mastiff

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Galveston County, Texas

Vet Info: Xega is not spayed.  She is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested.  Xega weighs about 100 pounds.  

Owner Info: Xega is a gorgeous girl whose owners were evicted and couldn't take her.  A good samaritan stepped in to foster her because she might have been put down at the local shelter.  She is unable to keep Xega and is hoping to find rescue or a new home for her!  Another rescue referred her to us.

Xega is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with women and children, but she seems frightened of men and will bark at male voices.  Her current owner writes, "She doesn't try to bite but she is scared of male voices. Will try to get away from a male."  

She is good with male and female dogs and cats, and currently lives with two Chihuahuas and a cat.  Xega is a very sweet girl!  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped. 

Xega's current owner feels she adapts well to new situations and tells us, "She was very shy when she came to my house 2 months ago and now she is walking around a lot more. She hits my walls but she is learning the house."  She is unsure of the cause of Xega's blindness and believes Xega is completely blind.  She also tells us Xega was skinny when she got her but has now gained weight.

Xega's current owner wants us to know what a sweetie she is!  "She is a very sweet dog that deserves a great home. She is great with me but we will live in an apartment and it's small for her. Plus my apartment doesn't allow animals over the weight of 50 pounds."

Update 9/5/16: Xega does not live with a man right now. I have a son that is 4 and she is great with him. My brother that is 40 comes over all the time and she will bark at him. She just tries to stay away from him but the longer he stayed at the house the more she trusted him but still was keeping her distance. She does not try and bite or anything. When I walked her she hear my male neighbor and she barked. But my female neighbor came up to her today and just loved on her. Her last owner was a male and female but I don't know how she was with him."

Sadie - In Memory

Name: Sadie

Age: 8 Months

Breed: Great Pyrenees

Sex: Female (altered, not yet confirmed)

Location: KY

Vet Info: Sadie is spayed, heartworm negative and up to date on vaccines but this has not yet been confirmed.  and has not had a recent heartworm test.  Sadie weighs around 68 lbs. Retinal detachment of both eyes. Diagnosed with SARDS on 8-23-16. 

Complete visual loss.

Owner Info: Sadie is only 8 months old and unfortunately is an outdoor dog who needs some extra attention and guidance since losing her sight that her owners are unable to give her. Her owner says, "She lost her vision abruptly and was diagnosed with SARDS. She is so sweet and loving and playful. Obedient by nature she listens well and is always willing to please. My heart is broken that this is happening but because she is an outside dog we won't be able to assist her in adapting to this new way of life. She needs a home where she will be able to stay inside and have a opener who is patent and sensitive to her blindness." According to her owners, "This is the first step I have taken. I live in a small town and am reluctant to shelter her or give her to the first person who says they will take her on. I need help to find a responsible and knowledgeable owner who will love her beyond her shortcomings with vision. We also have word of mouth and the vet clinic is sharing her story as well."

Sadie is currently an outdoor dog with a fenced yard. She is not yet housebroken or leash trained due to being kept outside. Her owner reports that Sadie is good with pretty much everyone except cats that she hasn't had any experience with yet. She is good with younger kids, dogs, men and women. She currently shares the outdoor space with her litter mate and another dog who is a Maltese. She does know some commands like "sit" and "come." She is not possessive with treats, toys or food and has never shown aggression. Actually, her owner said, "We have a small dog and a 2 year old. He can literally pull toys from her mouth. She is gentle and loves little kids, has always been around them, a big people dog, she needs human interaction."

Sadie's owner feels she adapts well to new situations,and writes, "she is young and healthy and happy so chances are good that she will adapt well to a new situation."

Her owner wants others to know that "She is a blessing and her life deserves the best attention and potential happiness it can offer. I can't do this alone. I need resources and help re-homing her, I hope you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in Sadie's life and in the future be the person blessed enough to raise her."

Does anyone have room for this sweet girl???

Buddy - At Shelter

Name: Buddy

Age: 8 years

Breed: Maltipoo

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Kingsport area, TN

Vet Info: Buddy is not neutered and has not had a recent heartworm test.  Buddy's owners tell us he is up to date on vaccines, but this has not yet been confirmed.  Buddy weighs about 10 pounds.  

Owner Info: Buddy is an adorable little Maltipoo in urgent need of rescue.  His owners were in a car accident last year, and due to circumstances beyond their control, have had to move in with their daughter, her husband, and their son.  Their grandson is four years old, and frightens Buddy with his activity.  They write, "On two occasions Buddy was resting in the hallway, when our grandson ran by Buddy which frightened him. Buddy started to bark at him and snapped at our grandson. In both occasions Buddy DIDN'T bite our grandson therefore NEVER broke any skin."

Buddy has less than a week to find rescue.

Buddy's owner has asked coworkers, family, and friends, but has not yet had any luck in finding Buddy a new home.  They have had Buddy for five years, and adopted him through a Facebook posting.

Buddy is completely blind in his left eye, and has partial sight in his right eye.  His owner also tells us that when they got Buddy, he was missing his front four top and bottom teeth.  

Buddy is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Younger children frighten him, so a quiet home without children would be best.  Buddy seems to prefer women, and will bark at some men while they're walking or new men that he meets.  Once he gets to know the men, though, he is just fine.  

Buddy is good with female dogs, cats, and other small animals, and he currently lives with a dachshund.  His owner told us Buddy may get aggressive around other unneutered male dogs, and said, "This mostly happens when i am walking him."   Buddy's owner told us about a neighbor dog who is also not neutered, and was once aggressive towards Buddy.  From then on, Buddy and the other dog would have to be walked a distance from each other.  

Buddy's owner and his wife also believe that Buddy may have been abused.  "My wife I believe that he was abused by a male due to being so skiddish of other males."  He gave us some examples:  Once Buddy got loose, and Buddy's owner loudly yelled his name.  Buddy immediately urinated.  He also told us Buddy will not eat if he's being watched, and that Buddy will bark at some men during their walks or new men that he meets.  His owner wonders if those men may remind Buddy of someone.

Buddy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, but has snapped at his owner's grandson because he was frightened.  "He has snapped at my grandson due to him running up on Buddy and scaring him on two occasions. Buddy has NEVER bitten anyone. Due to Buddy never biting anyone,he has NEVER broken skin!"

Buddy's owner feels he adapts well to new situations, and writes, "Yes, he is able to navigate around furniture, but has trouble judging distances. For example, going down stairs, or jumping on the couch. His is completely blind in his left eye, and partially blind in his right eye. He just needs a quiet living environment."

Buddy's owner told us he will be able to drive Buddy a good distance to save his life.  

Oreo

Name: Oreo

Age: 6 months

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Terrier mix

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Vet Info: Oreo is not neutered. Oreo has received the 1-year rabies vaccine, Bordatella, DHPP, and Parvo vaccinations (5 in 1). He was too young for a heartworm test but was given preventative (Pyrantel pamoate). Oreo weighs about 40 pounds. 

Owner Info: DOB 2/1/16. Oreo is an adorable six-month old pup who needs someone who can spend some time with him and give him the training and care he needs.  Oreo's current owner reported that his previous owner did not want him. She has had him for one month. She tells us, "I was trying to take care of him myself but I have not been able to spend the necessary time with him to work with him." 

Regarding his eye issues, Oreo's owner writes, "I have noticed his eyes would sort of shift from side to side when he would seem to try to stare at something." He has not seen a veterinary ophthalmologist. 

Oreo is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard. He is not housebroken or leash-trained. His owner tells us he gets along with men and women. He lives with a male and female dog and a female cat. Oreo is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped. Can someone help this baby?

Dozer - URGENT!!!

Name: Dozer

Age: 2 years

Breed: Labrador/Boxer Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Royston, GA area

Vet Info: Dozer is confirmed neutered and up to date on the rabies and bordetella vaccines.  He is heartworm negative (test done in June). Dozer weighs about 65 pounds.

Owner Info:  Dozer is a very handsome fellow whose owner is going through a difficult time.  She writes, "I have had Dozer since he was born. He is very friendly, loving. He's great with my 2 small kids. And had never give us a problem with the other small dogs. I am going through a divorce and have been living with my mom. Me and my 2 children have an apartment now that doesn't allow pets and my mom can't keep Dozer due to medical issues."  She is hoping that Dozer will find a new home or rescue as soon as possible!  Dozer is not able to live with her ex-husband.

Dozer is an outdoor dog on a tie-out.  He is housebroken but not leash trained.  He knows the commands, Sit and Shake!   Dozer is a very friendly fellow and is described as outgoing.  He is good with people of all ages, female dogs, and cats.  His owner gave us more detail about how he is with male dogs:  "I took him to the animal shelter in lavonia and she brought several male dogs out. He was very good with them, but when he is at my home he is very protective of our house. He usually has to get to know another male dog before he lets them come in the yard."

Dozer is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  His owner feels he adapts well to new situations.

Dozer is blind in one eye, but can see out of the other eye.  Other than that, his owner tells us he is healthy, "but he got run over one time when I was letting him run around the yard. He got in the road, and it broke his arm. So he has a limp."

Dozer's owner wants us to know she loves him very much, but feels this is the best thing for him.  "Dozer is my baby, I really don't want to lose him but I'm a full-time student and a single mom."

Update 9/13/16: We've heard from Dozer's owner, and he is becoming quite urgent!  She has moved into an apartment with her children, and her mother has Dozer.  Her mother's health is not good, and Dozer is not able to stay there for long.  She writes, "I have to find somewhere for him to go soon...."

Lucy

Name: Lucy

Age: 8 years

Breed: Maltese / Schnauzer Mix

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Cincinnati, OH area (KY)

Vet Info: Lucy is confirmed spayed.  She is next due for vaccines on 2/16/17, and was heartworm and fecal negative on 2/17/16.  ​Lucy weighs about 15 pounds.

Owner Info: Lucy is an adorable little girl who was diagnosed with SARDS about two years 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 knows she will be unable to care for Lucy and is hoping to rehome Lucy very soon.  Lucy's owner writes that she is 

​completely blind.  She also tells us that Lucy has a lump on the side of her stomach that the vet says is fatty tissue.

Lucy is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken but not leash trained, although her owner writes that if she's left alone for too long, she will pee/poop in the house​.  Lucy knows the commands​ Sit and Wave​!  She is a friendly little girl, and is ​good people of all ages, and male and female dogs.  She currently lives with 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.  

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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."

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Lucy will need time to adapt to a new situation, and her owner tells us it may be rough for Lucy in the beginning.  ​"I am nervous about this because when we go to a new place she cries/howls when I am not around, I crate her and eventually she stops and I think she would adjust, given the time but I think starting in a new place would be rough."

Lucy's owner is very much hoping we can help and wants us to know Lucy is a very sweet little girl. " She is very sweet, just too much for me and the lifestyle I have ended up being forced into..."​

Heidi - In Foster Care

Name: Heidi

Age: Estimated 8-9 years

Breed: Schnauzer

Sex: Female (alter as per owner, not yet confirmed)

Location: Putnam County, FL

Vet Info: Heidi's current owner writes that she is spayed, but this has not been confirmed.  He is not sure if she's up to date on her vaccines or has had a heartworm test.  Heidi weighs about 17 pounds.

Owner Info: Heidi is a sweet but timid little girl whose current owner is unable to care for her.  He took her in because her former owner moved out of state and couldn't take her.  Her current owner writes, "My neighbor moved to Pennsylvania with his nephew. They asked me to take his dog because they were unable to take her with them. Her name is heidi she has only ever been around her owner so she is very scared of people i did not want to take her to a dog pound she is blind but gets around pretty well considering. I would say she is about 8 to 9 years old. She is spayed. I cant take care of this dog i am financially incapable of doing so...please if there is anything you can do to help me."  He is desperately hoping we can help.  He is not able to keep her for very long.  He has had her for two weeks. 

Heidi is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with other dogs and has never bitten or snapped that her current owner is aware of, even though she's frightened of the sudden change in her situation.  

Heidi's current owner gave us more information about her blindness:  "She might be just partially she gets around well she bumps into things when she goes out at night during day she does ok she has ablue haze over them."

He also wants us to know how much he appreciates anything we can do for Heidi.  "Thank you for doing what you can to help it means the world to us both."

Update 8/25/16: We've heard from Heidi's current owner and he writes that she's doing great, but that he's moving on September 5th.  She desperately needs a safe place to go before then!  

Juju

Name: Juju

Age: 8 years 

Breed: Terrier Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Vet Info: Juju is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.  He weighs about 17.5 pounds.  

Owner Info: Juju is a very special fellow living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  His owner unexpectedly passed away and his owner's friend was unable to care for him, so decided to have him put down.  Open Paws Jeddah, a wonderful group of volunteers who rescue and rehome abandoned dogs, rescued him.  They have been trying to rehome him without success and have reached out to us for help.  

Juju appears completely blind, but he can hear.  He loves chicken, feta cheese, and potato!  He also ​enjoys roaming free in the house, taking walks with the other dogs​, and playing with the female pups!

Juju has some defensive issues, and will snap/nip when he is touched in certain areas, but he has never caused injury.  Juju is now in an experienced foster home and is slowly learning to trust, but it will take time. Treats are currently fed to him by hand through a Baskerville muzzle.

We asked his foster home for more information about Juju, and below are their answers:

Do you know if he'd good with other dogs and cats?  

A: He is fine with dogs, no issues at all and doesn't seem to have an issue with cats. 

Is he housebroken?

A: No, working on this but he is 8 years old.

Do you know the cause of his blindness?

A: No, both eyes are just silver circles.

Does he have any other health issues besides his blindness?

A: Seems very fit, bit of skin abrasion but his coat is coming in nice, (he is very cute).

Can you give us more details about his bites and when they occur? 

A: Snaps when touched on front legs or behind head, we keep him in a muzzle with no issue.

Does he lash out if someone is doing something to him?

A: Picking him up, touching him quickly sets off defensive snapping, must be clear here, it is only defensive snapping.  No other aggression, he is very confident.  

Have his bites caused injury, like stitches?  

A: No, small "go away" defensive nips only and the snapping is reduced greatly with females, both canine and human.  

Please don't let transport be an issue!  Open Paws Jeddah will take care of transportation to the US or Canada.  They write, "We truly feel that if he was sent to the states, he would have a better chance of finding someone with the patience and experience to give him the care he needs. We would take care of all expenses and processes regarding his transportation and getting him to you. Please let me know if there's anything you can do."

Belen

Name: Belen

Age: Estimated 5 years

Breed: Shih Tzu

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

Vet Info: Belen's good samaritan took them to the vet immediately.  Belen received her one year rabies vaccine on 8/9/16, and also received her DHLPP and Bordetella vaccines.  Belen is confirmed 4DX negative.  Belen is also on heartworm and flea preventative.  Belen weighs about 10 pounds.  Belen's good samaritan tells us Belen was diagnosed with glaucoma, and is blind in both eyes.

Owner Info: Belen is an adorable little girl who was abandoned with another little dog in a crate in someone's garage.  She and the other dog were rescued by a good samaritan.  Her good samaritan cannot keep Belen, and is desperately hoping we can help!  She tells us that Belen's chances for adoption in Puerto Rico are not very good, and that a shelter would put them down.

Belen is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house.  She is housebroken but not leash trained.  Belen is very friendly and is good with people of all ages, and male and female dogs!  She currently lives with six large dogs and a cat, but the cat is outside.  Belen is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped. 

Belen's good samaritan wants us to know what a very sweet little girl she is!  She writes, "A shelter here in PR, will put them down, and they deserve a chance, because they are as sweet as they can be.... Belen is very special, very sweet and lady like. She hold her necessities, until i take her out to the grass, and when i take her out she goes to the bathroom immediately. But i don't know if she is completely house broken because she is not loose all around the house. Because she falls by the stairs, and because i have 6 large size dogs, and they all want to play but she is so tiny, i am afraid. She is a special pet, with a great temperament. She eats well, she is a happy dog. She loves to be pet." 

Buddy - In Memory

Name: Buddy

Age: 13 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Bichon Frise

Location: Hamilton, NJ

Vet Info:  Buddy is neutered, up to date on his rabies and bordetella vaccines and heartworm negative as of May 2015. His vet's office also noted he's had pancreatitis, and has been on a bland diet.  ​Buddy is diabetic and requires two insulin shots every day.  Buddy weighs about 10 pounds.  

Owner Info: Buddy is an adorable and very sweet little fellow whose owner has gone into a rehab facility.  She is very sad that she's no longer able to care for Buddy, and her family is desperately hoping that we can help.  Buddy is currently boarding.

Buddy appears partially blind and "runs into walls".  He has not seen an ophthalmologist.  

Buddy is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He's very friendly and is good with people of all ages, and male and female dogs.  He's never been around cats.  

Buddy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  Buddy's owner and family wants us to know what a sweet and happy fellow he is!  "I am very sad that I can't take care of Buddy any longer. He is old but he is a sweet and happy dog."

Cotton

Name: Cotton

Age: 10-11 months

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Australian Shepherd

Location: Walker County, GA

Vet Info: Cotton is confirmed spayed.  She received a rabies vaccine on June 20th.  Her owner writes that she's heartworm negative but this has not been confirmed.  Cotton weighs about 50 pounds.

Owner Info: Cotton is a beautiful blind Aussie whose owners saved her from a breeder who was going to put her down, with the intent of finding her a wonderful new home.  They write, "We have a two year old and one on the way. She is amazing with small kids as well. She loves people and belly rubs. We have 4 other dogs and livestock and would hate for anything to happen to her if she were to get out on the farm. We love her very much but she needs one on one time, which is hard for us with so many animals, but again we rescued her from being put down. We couldn't let that happen."

Cotton's owners gave us more information about her sight and health:  "Cotton is completely blind, she is considered a lethal double merle. Both of her parents were merles, the breeder tried to get more money for pups if there were more merles, which can cause blindness, deafness, or heart problems. She can fully hear and has no other health issues. She was born without eyes, but you can't really tell unless you’re looking directly at her face, no other deformation, the vet said we could stitch eyes when full grown."  Another dog in the litter was born deaf, and Cotton's owner saved him as well.  They have already found him a new home.  

Cotton is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken but not leash trained.  She knows the commands, Down, Sit, No, and Load Up.  Cotton is described as outgoing, and is good with people of all ages and other dogs.  Her owners tell us she will bark at new dogs, but not dogs she's familiar with.  She currently lives with, "Four other dogs, she does great with them, she's been brought up with them, however when meeting a new dog or pet she will bark a lot, almost like she's worried they will hurt her, but not aggressively. She's never been attacked at our house."

Cotton is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped.  Her owners described how she does in new situations:  "Yes, she does her best to maneuver through new obstacles, but if she feels lost or in trouble she will circle until someone (another dog/person) comes to help."

Cotton is a very sweet little girl!