Moses - In Foster Care

Name: Moses

Age: 6 years

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Birmingham, AL area

Vet Info: Moses in not neutered.  He is up to date on his vaccines and is next due for rabies, bordetella, and the distemper vaccine in March, 2015.  He is heartworm negative.  Moses weighs approximately 35 pounds.  

Owner Info: Moses is an adorable cocker spaniel who was found as a stray. His owner was never located. He is currently with a smaller sized rescue who is hoping for placement with another rescue who has more experience with visually impaired dogs, to help him find the home that he deserves! Moses "is blind from cataracts in one eye and is visually impaired from cataracts in the other eye."  He doesn't seem to have any other health issues.  Moses is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He is good with both men and women, and male and female dogs!  He's never been around cats, but we're told his current foster "has bunnies loose in the house and he pretty much ignores them.  He's very calm and sweet."   Moses is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped, but will give a warning "growl" if the smaller dogs run up suddenly in his face.  Other than that, he gets along wonderfully with all of the dogs in the house.  He was a good boy for the groomer, too!  They want us to know that he is a love bug, and a happy boy!  

Bo - In Foster Care

Name: Bo

Age: 6 to 7 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Labrador

Location: Northwest of Boston

Vet Info: There is no vet information at this time.

Owner Info: Bo came from a kill shelter in North Carolina, and has been with a rescue since December, and is currently being fostered. The rescue will be closing soon, and Bo needs a new home. Bo is about 6 to 7 years old, and weighs 70 pounds. He is not yet neutered. He is reportedly up to date on his rabies and is reportedly heartworm negative. He has cataracts and is completely blind. He is housebroken, although tends to mark in the house, and is leash trained, although pulls some on the leash. He also tends to jump up on people, but his current foster mom is working on this. He is an outgoing dog who is good with people of all ages but must be the only pet in the house. The current foster mom said Bo was fine with dogs in his other foster home, but he has bitten both of her dogs, and she had to use all of her weight to pull him off one of her dogs, and she said he would have done serious harm if she had not intervened. She also said: "Bo will settle down nicely in his crate after a walk. He is a good dog, and just wants to be petted all day."

Bo was featured in a Huffington Post article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/27/black-dogs-project_n_5037181.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false

Hardee - In Foster Care

Name: Hardee

Age: Approximately 4 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Pekingese Mix

Location: Southwest Virginia

Vet Info: Hardee had a one-year rabies shot on July 9, 2011 (so this is no longer current.) His current owner reported that the shelter has updated DHLPP themselves as well as wormed him and he has an appointment scheduled to get neutered. He is blind, which is former owner said was caused by trauma.

Owner Info: Hardee is an adorable Pekingese mix who was taken by a local rescue group to keep him from going to a high-kill shelter. The rescue is now trying to make room for another animal in need. Hardee weighs 20 pounds. He is an indoor dog with run of the house and is house-broken and leash-trained. Hardee is outgoing and gets along with men, women, teenagers, and younger kids. He is not possessive of treats, toys, or food and has not shown aggression toward any person or animal. The current owner says that he adapts well to new situations. 

Sweetie - In Memory

Name: Sweetie

Age: 16 years

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Chi Mix

Location: San Antonio, TX area

Vet Info: There is no vet information for Sweetie.

Owner Info: Sweetie was found in March of 2014 wandering along a busy highway in San Antonio. Her current owner said she would love for Sweetie to have a home where she can get more attention and have a nice yard where she can walk around. Sweetie is an old dog and weighs about 15 pounds. She is not spayed. The current owner did take her to a vet who suggested that she is too old for surgery. Sweetie is only able to eat boiled chicken right now. She wears diapers when her owner is at work and at night. Sweetie is blind and almost deaf. She is good with people of all ages and also dogs and cats. Her owner wrote: She is old and spends most of the day sleeping over a dog pillow and she hardly makes a noise. She loves to walk around the house until she gets tired.

Emma - Adopted

Name: Emma

Age: 4 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Pitbull/Bulldog Mix

Location: Albany area of NY

Vet Info: Emma is spayed and is up to date on her shots. Her heartworm test was "faintly" positive and the only treatment needed is heartworm preventitive. Emma has small eyes and likely was blind since birth. She is healthy. 

Owner Info: Six weeks ago, the current owner rescued Emma and her "seeing eye companion dog" from a hoarder situation in Florida. She was told that Emma was great with other dogs. However, Emma has attacked her companion dog on more than one occasion, and has attacked other dogs in the home, and one time "would not let go." The owner believes she does this out of fear. A rescue tested Emma and said she is not dog aggressive. Emma has never been aggressive to people and is "very gentle" around people. She is an indoor dog and is housebroken and leash trained. She learned her way around her new home quickly. She trusts people and does so well that "you often forget she is blind." Emma is 55 pounds. Right now Emma is being kept separate from the other dogs in her home. She needs a home where she will be the only animal, and she should not be in a home with young children. Her owner said Emma is "happy and healthy."

Bandit - Adopted

Name: Bandit

Age: 1 year

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Australian Cattle Dog

Location: Near Los Angeles, CA

Vet Info: There is no vet information for Bandit at this time. 

Owner Info: Bandit's owner has recently moved and now she cannot keep him inside with her, so he needs a new home. Bandit is about a year old and weighs about 35 pounds. He is not yet neutered. He is house trained and leash trained, and understands sit, get down, and leave it. He is an outgoing dog who might be nervous at times, but he is good with people of all ages and also with dogs. When his owner takes him to her parents, Bandit barks at their little dogs but not aggressively. Bandit has never shown an aggression to a person or animal. The owner confirmed Bandit is up to date with his shots and is heartworm negative, and also that he is "very healthy." She said that he is "partially blind but will go fully blind the older he gets. He has the common blinding gene that exists in his breed that causes retinal atrophy." She also said, "Although Bandit is blind, he loves to play catch. He always returns the toy and sits and wait for you to throw it."

Update 4/8/14: Bandit's owner said that Bandit really needs a new home soon! Please share Bandit's information and help him get a home!!!

Harley - Adopted

Name: Harley

Age: 12 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Golden Retriever

Location: Northeast Philadelphia area

Vet Info: Harley is not neutered. The vet does not have a record of giving Harley any shots or a heartworm test. Harley is in good health although is blind in one eye and also deaf. 

Owner Info: Twelve years ago, Harley was bought from a pet store by his current owner. Now his owner is moving to a new home that only allows one dog, and the owner is taking his two year old golden instead of Harley. The owner said that Harley is not up to date on shots and has not been neutered.  He said that Harley has glaucoma and is on medication.  Harley gets along with people of all ages and also other animals, and is a "well-mannered dog" who "sleeps a lot." He is housebroken and leashtrained, and knows the commands to sit, shake and lay down.

Maxx

Name: Maxx

Age: 16 months

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: German Shepherd Mix

Location: Western CT

Vet Info: Maxx is up to date on shots. He is neutered. He is HW negative. He weighs 80 lbs. He is blind, due to possible glaucoma or uveitis. Maxx's owner states, “he has one eye that continues to be free of any glaucoma, however we are providing two separate eye drops to both of his eyes to impede any possible deterioration.”

Owner Info: Maxx is a blind dog whose owners are trying to re-home him because he lives with an older dog who has become aggressive towards him and his owners want to ensure his long-term health and safety. Maxx has been microchipped. According to the owners, he is a German Shepherd mix. Maxx is an indoor dog who has been confined to one area of the house. He is housebroken but not leash-trained, and knows the commands, sit, stay, off, and shake. He is described as outgoing and good with men, women, and teenagers, and male and female dogs. He has never had any interaction with cats or other small animals or young children. He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped at anyone. His owner says Maxx adapts very well to new surroundings and "He is shockingly not shy or timid in any manner no matter where we go."  Maxx's owners have two other dogs, a 3 year old pit beagle mix who is “calm and interacts well with Maxx” and a 4 year old Lab mix, who is “aggressive to both dogs.” Maxx was bitten by the aggressive dog last year and had to undergo spinal surgery, which he has now fully recovered from. The owners are now trying to re-home the aggressive dog as well, but without success so far. The owner writes, “Maxx deserves a safe and loving home where someone can be with him in a more quality manner. My spouse and I have big hearts and believed that our home was a great place to rescue Maxx when he was a puppy when no one else wanted him. We never thought that our lab would cause so much angst in the house and cause us to have to make such a decision but we are thinking of Maxx safety and want to be sure he does not get hurt. We've tried training but cannot allow them to interact any longer.”

Alma and Sebestian - In Foster Care

Name: Alma (black and white) and Sebastian (mostly black)

Age: 3 months

Sex: Female and Male (puppies/not altered)

Breed: Possibly Labrador/Border Collie Mixes

Location: Arkansas

Vet Info: The puppies appear to be healthy. The vet has given no shots but has on record that the owner said the first distemper was given in late February. The vet did a fecal and checked the puppies' eyes. The vet said that the puppies apparently had a reaction to their distemper vaccination which caused their corneas to develop edema and they appeared cloudy. The edema and cloudiness cleared after a round of a prescription medication, but then the cloudiness and edema reappeared again. One puppy has both eyes affected and the other pup has one. The vet thinks that this might clear up over time, but he is not sure.

Owner Info: The owner pulled these pups from the local Animal Control and currently they are being boarded at the kennel where the owner works. Since they are puppies, they are not yet house trained or leash trained, but are affectionate and energetic and ready for a home!

Update 4/8/14: Alma and Sebastian are getting more urgent! The owner said they have had their first set of shots. They are still living in a kennel and they need a home soon!!!

Baby - Adopted

Name: Baby

Age: 4 years

Sex: Female (spay not able to be confirmed)

Breed: Mixed Breed

Location: Near Tallahassee, FL

Vet Info: The vet said that they are unable to verify the spay (The current owner thinks she is spayed). Baby weighs 11 pounds, 13 ounces. She is up to date on her rabies and distemper. Her HW test was negative. Her fecal was also negative. She is in good health except for her vision issues. She has a luxated lens and cataracts. 

Owner Info: Baby's current owner rescued her in January of 2014 but now she is unable to keep her. Baby is housetrained, using the doggie door, and has not had an accident in the house. Baby gets along with everyone plus with dogs and cats. Baby did snap one time at one of her current owner's dogs, but the current owner thinks Baby was jealous. That was the only incident like that, and otherwise Baby has been very good. Baby follows her current owner around the house. Baby is leashtrained and is an outgoing dog. She loves to go on walks but her owner is not physically able to take her on walks anymore.  Her current owner would love Baby to have a home where someone has time to spend with her.

Update 4/12/14: Baby's owner contacted the OS team this morning. She has health issues, and really, really, really needs Baby to find a new home SOON. She doesn't want to take Baby to a shelter. Please share Baby's information. Baby is available to rescue groups only. Baby is a sweet and beautiful little girl!!

Jessy - Adopted

Name: Jessy

Age: 6 years

Sex: Male (altered per owner's friend, not yet confirmed)

Breed: Apricot Toy Poodle

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Vet Info: Per his owner's friend, Jessy is neutered and is up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. This has not yet been confirmed, but I will update once I have confirmation. Jessy weighs 10 pounds.

Owner Info: Jessy is a very handsome little boy whose owner is elderly and in poor health. She is having a difficult time taking care of Jessy. A friend has contacted us on her behalf and is hoping to find rescue before his owner is unable to care for him at all. They note that he hasn't been to the vet in a while, but other than his "vision problem", he is healthy. They also say that Jessy has cataracts and may benefit from surgery. Jessy is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He knows some commands, including come and eat! Jessy is good with both men and women, but children may frighten him. He is good with both male and female dogs. Jessy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. When asked if Jessy has ever shown aggression, his owner's friend writes, "he does not see well so it makes him a little nervous sometimes otherwise he is a sweet dog." They write that Jessy "is a very sweet dog that needs someone who is able to adopt him and give him a loving home which he deserves we do not want to take him to a shelter. Please help as soon as possible as the pet owner just cant handle taking care of him thank you"

Mattie - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Mattie

Age: 8 years

Breed: Puggle

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Allentown, PA area

Vet Info: Mattie is confirmed neutered. He is next due for his rabies vaccine on 4/28/15. Mattie was tested in 2013 and was heartworm negative. Mattie weighs 50 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 4/9/2006. Mattie is a very handsome puggle whose owners are disabled and are unable to pick him up to take him outside or to the vet. In the summer, they live in the woods and this poses a hazard to Mattie. This is a very difficult decision for them and they love him very much, but they are unable to "take care of him the way he will need". The cause of Mattie's blindness is not known, but their vet told them he was blind, and they cannot afford to see an ophthalmologist. They write that Mattie is currently in good health, but a little overweight. Mattie is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He knows sit, stay, and come! Mattie is good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs, and cats! He currently lives with a cat now. Mattie has never shown any aggression, and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. Mattie's owners say that he adapts well to new situations, and write, "Previously when we have gone away Mattie has stayed with friends and family and has always adapted very well. He fits in very well with other families." They want us to know that Mattie is a special boy. They write,, "We love Mattie very much and this is very difficult for us and him. We do not want to give him up, but we don't see any other options. We want the best for him."

Momma - Adopted

Name: Momma

Age: 9 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Shih Tzu

Location: Wisconsin

Vet Info: Momma has been spayed. She is up to date on her rabies shot but the vet has no information on any other shot. There is no record of HW testing either. She weighs 16 pounds and is about 9 years old. She is blind and her health is good.

Owner Info: Momma's current owner rescued her from craiglist but is unable to keep her because she has young children, and the activity level of the young children bothers Momma. Momma is not aggressive at all to anyone or any animal, but isolates herself from everyone when it gets loud. She needs a quieter home. Momma is housebroken and leashtrained. She is good with people of all ages and also with male dogs and cats, although the owner is unsure about female dogs. She is going blind but sees well enough to maneuver well around the house and yard. The owner said that Momma recently had bloodwork which indicates that her blindness is not related to diabetes/Momma is not diabetic. She is a former puppy mill breeding dog so she was not taken care of and is especially in need of a dental. She also is a little bit overweight as she was "free-fed" puppy food in her last home, but now she is on a reasonable diet and is losing weight. Her owner wrote: Momma is a sweet girl. She isn't overly outgoing or social, and prefers to be near her people rather than being in a lap, but is okay being picked up and loved on. She enjoys the company of other dogs, especially those around her own size.

Belle - In Foster Care

Name: Belle

Age: 3 years (born February, 2011)

Breed: Miniature Golden Doodle

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Western Ohio

Vet Info: Belle has only been to a vet once, when her owners took her to confirm she was blind. She is not spayed. Her owner says Belle has received the 7-way vaccination at home. She also says that Belle has had the rabies vaccination but this has not been confirmed. She has not been tested for heartworm. Belle weighs about 25 pounds.

Owner Info: Belle is a beautiful little girl who was born blind. She is with her owner but they want to re-home her because they are gone a lot and they're worried about her being alone so much.   Belle also sheds and they “were expecting a non-shedding dog.” Belle was recently placed in another home but she was returned to her owners after one week because she “didn’t like the dog at the house we tried to re-home her with.” Belle is an indoor dog who has the run of the house. She is house-broken and leash-trained and her owner describes her as outgoing, nervous and good with men. Her owner says Belle is good with everyone but she is really attached to her husband and “the family that tried to take her said she attached herself to the father there.” Belle has never tried to bite or attack anyone, although her owner said when she was in the other home, she “growled and lunged at their little girl” and when she came back from that home she “lunged and snapped at my 7 year old daughter.” The owner writes, “I think it was probably too much for her, too different. She has only ever been with us” and “she may have been all worked up from the change she had been through. I think that may be why she lunged at my daughter. She has been fine since she’s settled back in.” Her owner writes, “Belle has always growled a little when she is startled or her space is invaded.” Regarding other dogs, her owner states that the only other dog Belle has been around, besides the dog that she acted aggressively towards at the other home, is Belle’s mother, who also lives with the family. For this reason, Belle’s owner thinks that she would do best in a home without other dogs. Her owner says Belle is “the sweetest thing” and “she just goes with the flow and tries to get everyone’s attention and love. She loves to be petted.” Belle was even “used for a 4H project.” Additionally, she says, “We are gone a lot with working and kid’s activities, I don't like her being alone so much. The dog hair is too much for me to handle.”

Tundra - Adopted

Name: Tundra

Age: 10 months

Breed: Purebred Australian Shepherd

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Nashville, TN area

Vet Info: Tundra is confirmed spayed and received her rabies vaccine on 1/2/14.  She weighs 35 pounds.   Per her owners, she is a double merle/homozygous merle, and she is 95% deaf and blind.

Owner Info: Tundra is a beautiful girl whose owners have made the difficult decision to rehome. They love her very much, but feel that there is a more suitable home for her.  Tundra's owner will soon be working 12 hours a day and her significant other is gone for months at a time for his job.   Please read their heartfelt email: "Tundra is NOT housebroken. She has an incontinence problem where she relieves herself several times a day in small amounts. She WILL go potty outside, and has been under going training since we got her to only potty outside. However, she will not alert typically alert you when she needs to go potty, and will soil her kennel instead of holding it. We are unsure as of why. We think maybe she has an overactive intestinal and urinary tract. Our vet couldn't tell us why, either. Despite her disabilities, Tundra is a super happy girl. She is always happy, never shy or nervous. She happily meets everyone and everything, human or animal. She is friendly with all ages, both male and female, humans and is friendly with all male and female animals, including cats and sugar gliders. She is not possessive, aggressive, or dominant in anyway. She is accepting of being touched by anyone, anywhere, at anytime without showing nervousness. She is leash trained (with a harness and/or collar.) She does very well in cars and will lay down and stay there quietly. She is kennel trained, but will soil it if she has to go potty. She does bark in her kennel. She wants to be around you at all times and prefers to be with her human than other dogs, but she will happily play with other dogs. She is a chewer, but can be easily corrected to chew on her toys. She loves Nylabones. She tolerates baths and grooming nicely. She has a lot of energy when let out of her kennel, but comes back down quickly and will often lay down and chew on her toys afterwards. She is a very loving girl, and love to cuddle and be close to her. She adapts very quickly to new surroundings, it took her three days to fully memorize my house. She does not require a Fenced yard, she is particular about staying close to the house and can find her way back inside easily, but it would be best if she could have a fenced yard. She is an Aussie, so she has energy she needs to get out by running and playing. She does not nip, bite, or snap. Ever. Tundra is a loved member of our family and we want the best for her". 

Tilly - Adopted

Name: Tilly

Age: Senior (age unknown)

Breed: Dachshund

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Biloxi, MS area

Vet Info: Tilly is not spayed and is not current on vaccines, however she will be vetted and receive her vaccines on Monday and so we will update after that.  Tilly weighs about 20 pounds. Her foster says that she has severe cataracts and a fatty tumor.

Owner Info: Tilly is a beautiful little girl with severe cataracts who was abandoned and ended up at the shelter.  She was bred over and over and seems to have recently had puppies.  She was immediately put into foster care through the shelter and they're very much hoping for rescue or adoption for sweet Tilly so that she can have the home she deserves!   Her foster writes, "I am gone up to 9 hours daily through the week and she has to be kenneled for her safety. She is potty trained and usually is still fine when I get home but that's such a long time for an older girl to hold everything."  Tilly is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is housebroken but not yet leash trained.  She knows to go potty outside and her foster says that she loves to eat and sleep!  She is good with both men and women and male and female dogs and cats, and lives with several other dogs and one cat in her foster home.  Tilly is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  Her foster mom says that Tilly adjusts well to new situations! She writes, "she has amazed me this past week. This morning she actually got herself up the stairs and into an open kennel and put herself to bed (I was out with her picking up poop and she just disappeared)".  Her foster mom wants us to know that Tilly loves to be loved! "I can tell you she is a very easy going happy girl who doesn't get upset about anything. Very easy to care for and loves being touched."

Daisy - Staying With Owner

Name: Daisy

Age: Estimated 9 months-1 year

Breed: Pit Bull

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Muskogee, OK

Vet Info: Daisy is not yet spayed or up to date on vaccines, but she is confirmed heartworm negative.  Daisy weighs about 52 pounds. Her caregiver writes that she'll have vaccines after she is well.  

Owner Info: Daisy is a lovely girl who was rescued by a Good Samaritan from a dump.  She was very thin, diagnosed with tick fever and worms, was having seizures, and is completely blind.  There was also evidence of abuse.  Daisy is feeling much better and is gaining weight and her Good Samaritan is hoping Daisy can find rescue or her forever home!   Her caregiver writes, "We wanted to get her well and find a good home for her, since we already have 4 dogs.. rescued that we love. She is so beautiful, obedient, kennel trained and sits for you. As of now, she has grown more and has gained almost 15lbs in 3-4 wks. She no longer has seizures..extremely playful..and you could swear she can almost see her way around..the doctor checked and is not sure if she is fixed.She is extremely healthy now, except for the blindness..and so sweet. She stays in the kitchen pretty well.. and plays outside in the fenced in yard.  Daisy appears very healthy presently after treatment of Erlichia. However, the Doctor states that it will always be in her system and may or may not need treatment as symptoms arise again."  Daisy is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She's a smart girl and knows many commands, including Stay Down, Sit, No, Potty Outside, Stop, and House (she'll go inter her kennel).  She is good with both men and women, but they keep her separated from their other dogs due to her health.  She can be possessive with toys, treats, or food, but she has never bitten or snapped.  Her caregiver gave us more details:  "We have not exposed her for a while to the other dogs due to the illnesses. However we have 2 Maltese dogs that she is fine around but she doesn't always know where they are and trips over them sometimes. Our older bigger pitbulls are more skeptical as we introduced her because she plays like a puppy and sometimes that's a bit much, but in no wise is she aggressive. She doesn't bite and rarely has ever barked. We have only had her for a month, but she is responding well to training commands and treats and I'm sure she can be trained to be around other dogs successfully without being so jumpy. Her play is just basically hopping and jumping and using her paws."  They add that, "she is smart and has picked up so many commands, playing with a rope toy, running in the yard, following us, knows the run of her area and the yard.. is very affectionate!" Her caregiver describes her eyes as a glowing green except when in the sun, then they constrict and her beautiful brown eyes can be seen.  She does bump into things, but can follow sound.  They tell us that Daisy is a great and lovable dog and they will miss her when she finds her new home!

Update 4/13/14: Daisy's owner said she is up to date on her shots now, and still is in need of a home!

Update 6/15/14: Daisy still needs a home! Her owner wrote: I have had several people call about her and one of them took her to their firm. But without a fence it wasn't working out, so she still needs a home. I can't have her fixed at the moment because since she has come out of heat she is experiencing false pregnancy symptoms. She is a great dog though. Obedient, sits and gives paw - ​very sweet.