Truffit - In Foster Care

Name: Truffit

Sex: Female (spay not confirmed)

Age: 10 years
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix

Sex: Female (spay not confirmed)

Location: About two hours west of Bakersfield, CA

Vet Info: According to Truffit's owners, she is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, and spayed.  Truffit's vetting has not been confirmed as her elderly owner is ill, but we will update if vetting information is received.  Truffit weighs 20 pounds.  Truffit has had both eyes removed.

Owner Info: Truffit's caregiver contacted us for help in finding adorable Truffit a new home!  Truffit is a very sweet senior Jack Russell Terrier mix.  She is her caregiver's mother's dog.  Unfortunately, Truffit's elderly owner has become weaker and more confused and is no longer able to care for herself, Truffit, or her two other dogs, so she moved from Florida to California to stay with her daughter.  In addition to her mother's two other dogs, her daughter has four dogs of her own, and they are unable to keep Truffit.  Truffit is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and both crate and leash trained.  Truffit is a smart girl who knows several commands, including Stay, Come, Sit, Down, and Eat.  Truffit is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats.  Truffit is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, but will growl if another dog tries to take away her rawhide.  She has never bitten.  According to her owner, she had an eye infection from an unknown cause her eyes were removed.  Her owner also notes that Truffit is spayed, heartworm negative, and up to date on her vaccines, although this has not been verified.  They add that Truffit compensates for her blindness very well!

Dixie - Staying With Owner!

Name: Dixie

Age: 1 year

Breed: Pit Bull

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: About one hour north of Detroit, MI

Vet Info: Dixie is confirmed spayed.  She is up to date on vaccines including rabies, but the dates her vaccines are next due could not be given.  She is heartworm negative.  Dixie weighs 46 pounds.  Dixie can see shadows.

Owner Info: Dixie's owner runs a pitbull rescue and is having a difficult time placing her.  Dixie has gone to two homes, but has been returned both times as they said they did not have the "time or patience" for her.  Dixie's owner is hoping for other rescue placement as Dixie needs someone that is going to have more time for her.  Dixie is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with people of all ages, and her owner checked that she's good with both male and female dogs and cats, however, she did note that Dixie has shown aggression to some female dogs.  Dixie has never bitten or snapped at anyone!  Dixie is a smart girl and knows "sit", "touch", "stay", and "lay down".  Dixie can see shadows only, and her owner says that she's a great dog!      

Precious - In Memory

Name: Precious
Breed: Rat Terrier
Age: 10 - 11 years
Sex: Female (not altered)
Location: Right outside New Orleans, LA

Vet info: Precious is not spayed.  She is not up to date on vaccines and has not had a recent heartworm test.  Her owner is unable to afford vet care at this time.  Precious weighs 30 - 40 pounds. 

Owner Info: Precious is an adorable rat terrier who has been with her owner since 2002-3.  Unfortunately, her owner is dealing with some recent deaths in the family.  In addition to that, she has lost her job and is having difficulty just caring for herself.  For the last couple of months, it has seemed that Precious has been losing her sight and has a white discoloration in her eyes, but lately her blindness has gotten worse, and she is running into things.  Her owner loves Precious dearly and would love for her to finish her life in a patient and loving home.  Precious is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Precious is a smart girl and knows the commands "SIT, LAY DOWN, NO, GET YOUR TOY, SHHHHHHH, wanna treat?"  She is good with both men and women, and male dogs (her owner did not check that she's good with female dogs).  Precious is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has shown aggression only when someone knocks at the door as a form of protection.  She does not have a problem after they answer the door. Her owner notes that overall, they've never had any problems with her health besides scratching ears sometimes, and that she has never had fleas or ticks. She wants us to know, "Precious really is a good dog and deserves the best. I love her with all my heart that is why i am taking these steps to make sure she has a good quality of life".

Update 6/5/2013: Precious's owner is going through some very difficult times and has also lost her job, which is making it very difficult for her to care for herself.  She is unable to give Precious the care that she needs. 

Leader - Adopted

Name: Leader
Age: 11 years
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Chihuahua/Fox Terrier Mix
Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania

Vet Info:  Leader is up to date on all shots.  He is neutered.  In 2010, the vet confirmed blindness but there are no details on the cause.  He has recently had a dental, and had a negative HW test done in 2010.  There are no knownhealth issues at this time for Leader.

Owner Info:  Leader is a 15 pound male dog whose owner has had him since he was 8 weeks of age.  The owner is unable to keep him any longer due to a job relocation, so he has been boarding at a kennel since before Thanksgiving 2012.  Leader is a little shy when first meeting someone and has snapped at new kennel workers but has never bitten anyone.  Once he gets to know someone (and it doesn't take long), he then enjoys being petted. He doesn't like to be picked up but will jump into your arms once he gets to know you.  He is housetrained and leashtrained and knows basic commands.  He does not chew things he shouldn't.  He is good with adults (prefers women) but he is not good with children under the age of ten.  He is also not good with other pets (cats or dogs).  He is healthy and completely blind, due to a genetic eye disease.  His eyes are cloudy and he does not need any medication for them.  The staff at the kennel love him and say he is a great boy!

Mickey - Staying With Owner

Name: Mickey
Age: 1.5 years
Breed: Dachshund (double dapple)
Sex: Male (altered)
Location: An hour north of Cincinnati, OH

Vet Info: Mickey is confirmed neutered.  He had a dental in April of 2012.  He was due for his rabies, distemper, and bordetella vaccines on 11/30/2012.  They had no record of heartworm testing, however his owner notes he has been on heartworm preventative, and she does plan on having him vaccinated.  Mickey weighs 7 pounds.  According to his owner, Mickey has partial blindness due to double dapple breeding.  There is no vision in one eye and partial in the other, but he gets around very well.  She also said that he was a cryptorchid and was neutered upon adoption

Owner Info: Mickey is an adorable young mini dachshund whose owner is having a baby in one week.  She is hoping to find placement for Mickey as he's having difficulty in her home.  His owners adopted him a year ago, and he has recently shown much fearful behavior toward their other dogs. He seems afraid most of the time, and is fearful of the other dogs' movements. However, when separated from the other dogs, he is happy and seemingly well adjusted.  His owner believes he needs a home without other dogs or small children.  Mickey was a rescue dog, but the rescue can only take him back into boarding care at a clinic as they have no available foster homes.  Mickey's owner does not want to do that to Mickey because of his fear and anxiety, and they are hoping for rescue placement so he can have the home he deserves.  Mickey is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Mickey knows the commands, "sit" and "drop"!  Mickey can be possessive of toys, treats, or food, but his owner believes he has been reacting out of fear and attacking the other dogs.  Mickey has also nipped at his owner's ankle when she accidentally bumped into him while he had a bully stick.  His owner adds that Mickey loves people!!  He welcomes visitors into the house and loves attention. He likes to play with toys and people.  His owner said, "I am due to have a baby in 1 week. I am desperate to find help for Mickey. He is a very loving and kind dog and deserves to feel safe and happy. This is heartbreaking."

Abby - Adopted

Name:  Abby
Age: 10 - 14 years
Sex:  Female (altered)
Breed: Rat Terrier Mix
Location: Middletown, CT

Vet Info: Abby is confirmed spayed.  She received a one year rabies vaccine on 1/10/13, and DAPPv on the same date.  Both are next due 1/10/14. 

Owner Info: Abby is 10-14 years old. Per her caregiver, she is up to date on rabies & distemper vaccines. She weighs 8.5 pounds and appears to be in generally good shape aside from her old age & blindness. She would do best in a quiet home with a mellow adult who would like to keep her on their lap. She likes to go for walks.  She gets anxious around excitement and activity. She seems not to be housebroken, but she is new to the home.  Abby walks well on her harness and leash, and follows directly behind you.  She walks slowly.  Her caregiver has had her in the home since Monday January 7th, and she seems to be getting more ill-tempered as time goes on. She was hoping she would settle in and become more relaxed, but instead Abby appears to be getting more territorial and bossy.  Abby is old and blind (her caregiver's vet believes it is a degenerative condition of the cornea) and tiny. She lived with an elderly woman as an only pet all her life.  Her caregivers imagine she is petrified, as they have 2 healthy young dogs & 2 healthy young children, a high energy household which is all completely foreign to her. She startles if awakened and growls and nips at unwelcome advances. She also shows guarding behavior at feeding time.  Abby learned how to use the doggie door within minutes of being in their home. She learned her way around the 2 rooms she has access to. She is also starting to learn the routines- ie. when it's meal time and when it's time to go outside. She is nervous, but she's definitely smart, and a tough cookie. They have listed her on rescueme.com, and are waiting for wagging tails to put her on petfinder. They really wanted her to go YESTERDAY, but  do not have the heart to take her to a shelter. They add that "there is something really special about this little girl!!   If you could find her a quiet home with a safe cozy place to sleep, she would not be demanding of time or attention."

UPDATE 2/26/2013: Molly will be euthanised if she can't find someone safe to go in the next day!!!

Rapper - Staying With Owner

Name: Rapper
Age: 8 months
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Sex: Male (not altered)
Location: Less than an hour north of Los Angeles, CA

Vet Info: Rapper is not up to date on vaccines and has not had a recent heartworm test.  Rapper weighs 50 pounds.  Per his owner, Rapper appears to be in good health.

Owner Info: Rapper is a sweet and adorable pup whose owner did not realize he was blind when she got him, and is unable to keep him as her yard is unsafe.  Rapper is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, he is housebroken, but not leash trained.  Rapper knows the command, "sit"!  Rapper is good with men and women and both male and female dogs, and currently lives with another dog.  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  Rapper's owner notes he seems shy, and that he bumps into things.  He has difficulty locating toys at times, and walks carefully and slowly.  She adds that he is a "sweet dog who is shy, but responds to gentle affection."