Shaggy - Staying With Owner

Name: Shaggy

Age: 8 years  

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Australian Shepherd

Location: Central Florida 

Vet Info: Shaggy is up to date on his rabies and distemper. He is heartworm negative. He has been neutered. He is in good health and is blind. 

Owner Info: Shaggy is 8 years old and weighs 60 pounds (he is a little bit overweight). He was born blind due to merle to merle breeding. His current owner has had him for 6 years. She just found out she is pregnant, and decided she cannot manage a baby and manage Shaggy too, so she wants Shaggy to have a new home where he will get lots of attention and love. Shaggy is an indoor dog and he is housetrained and leash trained. He is good with adults and with dogs, but not with cats, and should not be in a home with kids either. He has demonstrated food aggression. His owner said: "When eating and/or drinking, he growled and then snapped at the dog who walked near him. Also, when I was pouring his food into a container (not feeding him), about 2 minutes later he attempted to bite my roommate's dog who walked by the same area I had had the food." He has not broken the skin of the other dog. Shaggy gets a little nervous in a new setting but then adapts. He is a dog with a lot of energy and he is looking for a good home!! 

Teddy - In Foster Care

Name: Teddy

Age: Estimated 4 years

Breed: Beagle

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Northeast AR

Vet Info: Teddy is confirmed neutered. He is up to date on vaccines and received one-year rabies, distemper, and parvo vaccines on 4/30/14. A fecal sample was also negative at that time. He is heartworm positive. Teddy weighs approximately 35 pounds.

Owner Info: Teddy is a very handsome fellow currently in a foster home through another rescue. He was originally saved from a kill shelter. The foster home has another dog that doesn't like Teddy, and they are unable to find a different foster home for him. Teddy has been in three different foster homes, but the first was not able to keep him, and the second and third both had dogs that didn't like him.  Teddy is completely blind. One eye has a cataract and the other has an ulcer, likely due to an untreated eye infection. The rescue has been told that Teddy's cataract can be fixed, and they're trying to raise funds for his surgery. Teddy is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He is good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs. Teddy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. The only time he's ever shown aggression is "after he was attacked by another dog and even then he only howled and snapped but did not go after the dog" (he did not bite or lunge at the dog).  His current foster says he adapts to new situations very well! She writes, "He adapted to my home almost immediately. I have been shocked at his ability to adapt!" 

Update 7/11/14: We've heard from Teddy's current rescue, and there is $1,000 in donations to be used specifically for Teddy's cataract surgery to a legitimate 501c3 rescue who is able to place him!  Teddy's current foster will also transport Teddy, so please do not let distance be a factor!

Porkchop - Adopted

Name: Porkchop

Age: 1 year   

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Chihuahua Doxie Mix?

Location: Southern Arizona

Vet Info: Porkchop is neutered and has had a one year rabies shot. 

Owner Info: Porkchop was taken in by a local rescue when he was just a puppy and has been with this rescue for 8 months. His vision issues became apparent as he got older, and he seems to see better at night. His eyes are reportedly healthy. He is 22 pounds. He is an outdoor dog during the day (in a crate inside at night) who is not yet housebroken or leash-trained. He is shy when he first meets someone but then warms up quickly and does quite well. He is a smart dog, and figures out things, like how to use a dog door, quickly. The rescue says that Porkchop is "a sweet dog and very easy to love!"

Update 11/18/14: Sadly, Porkchop has still not found a home. He is SO SWEET! We did see a dog a few weeks ago that looked like his twin. It is a corgi / dachshund mix. So perhaps you can change the breed on his listing or mentioned in the write-up about him that we feel he is part dachshund or Corgi. He's very muscular and strong. Even though his mother was a Chihuahua mix, you would not be able to tell it by his appearance.

Bella - Adopted

Name: Bella

Age: 7 years    

Sex: Female (altered)  

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Location: Southeastern Tennessee

Vet Info: Bella is spayed and up to date on her rabies. She has been blind since birth. She is in good health. She has been on HW preventative but the vet has no record of a HW test. The vet staff described Bella as "very healthy, sweet, smart, and gentle." 

Owner Info: Bella was surrendered to a Tennessee rescue group by a couple going through a divorce (who had her since she was 5 months old), and the rescue group has reached out to BDRA for assistance in finding a new home for Bella. She is 7 years old and weighs 35 pounds. She is housetrained and leash trained. She is an outgoing dog and she is good with people of all ages and also good with cats and dogs. The rescue wrote: "Bella is a sweet girl who loves everyone. She adapts well to her environment and her blindness does not curtail her ability to live a good life." 

Brutus - In Foster Care

Name: Brutus

Age: Estimated 18 months

Breed: Boxer

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Alexandria, VA area

Vet Info: Brutus is confirmed ​neutered.  He received one year Da2pp and rabies vaccines on 2/7/14, and the bordetella intranasal vaccine on 11/1/13.  He is heartworm, ehrlichia, and lyme negative.  He has been diagnosed with retinal atrophy.  They also note he had a seizure in April, 2013.  ​Brutus weighs 65 pounds.

Owner Info: Brutus's caregiver is in the military, and brought Brutus back from Korea (he was a stray in Korea) at the request of a friend. The friend no longer wants Brutus, and his caregiver is unable to keep him as they are moving across the country at the end of July. They are very much hoping for rescue for Brutus and are trying to avoid taking him to the pound! They have contacted several rescues and agencies but have had no luck so far. Brutus is mostly blind due to a cataract disorder he's had since he was young. He is an indoor dog who is crated, he is not housebroken but is leash trained. He knows the commands Sit, Heel, and Down! Brutus is an outgoing and friendly fellow, and is good with both men and women. Brutus has shown no aggression and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, but his caregiver writes that he is a curious dog and can be a bit overwhelming to smaller children or shy dogs. He currently lives with a cat and a dog. He has never bitten or snapped. His caregiver wants us to know that "he is an extremely fun loving and compassionate dog! He loves to snuggle and lay in laps. He is not at all aggressive! He just needs a little extra care and love." 

Cognac - Outcome unknown

Name: Cognac

Age: 14 years

Breed: Poodle

Sex: Male (not altered)
Location: Richmond, VA

Vet Info: Cognac is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested. He is not neutered. He weighs approximately 40 pounds.

Owner Info: Cognac is a very sweet and handsome poodle whose owner has a sciatic nerve problem and is unable to give him the care and attention he needs. She is very much hoping for rescue! She adopted Cognac at the age of two and has had him for 12 years. She was told Cognac has cataracts, and he appears completely blind. He also has minimal hearing. Other than that, she writes that he's been healthy since she's had him. Cognac is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. His owner says that he's a pretty quiet fellow, and very lovable! He is good with people of all ages and male dogs. He has never been with female dogs or cats and he has a closed fence so there's no contact with other animals. Cognac is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression. He likes people and likes to play and she tells us he has a good disposition! His owner would also like to donate his food if we are able to find a place for him.

Jacob - Staying With Owner

Name: Jacob
Age: 1 year
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: American Bulldog
Location: Northwestern Pennsylvania

Vet Info: Jacob is confirmed neutered and weighs around 60 pounds. He is deaf and blind in one eye. He is current with all vaccinations and microchipped. There were no cataracts and he is otherwise healthy.

Owner Info: DOB 3/23/2013. Jacob has been in his current rescue for about 4 months. He was rescued from a shelter. His caretaker writes, "We do not feel comfortable keeping him at our rescue since we already have a blind dog, an injured dog, and an aggressive dog on premises. We don't feel this is a safe situation for him to be in." Jacob is an indoor dog with run of the house, and is housebroken and leash-trained. He "graduated" from formal obedience trainng at PetSmart where he learned hand signals for basic commands and he knows 'sit' and 'down.' He is outgoing and gets along with men, women, and kids, as well as cats. He has never shown agrression toward anyone. He was placed in a home and recently returned; we do not know the reason. Jacob's caretaker writes, "Overall Jacob is a healthy, normal dog other then his eye and hearing."

Jacob has his own Facebook page too! Read more about him and see more pictures at  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jacobs-Tail/589174371167280

Bella - Adopted

Name: Bella

Age: 7 years

Sex: Female (not altered )

Breed: Terrier Mix

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Vet Info: No vet information yet.

Owner Info: Bella's current owner saw that she was posted on craigslist and adopted her, but her boyfriend is allergic to her. She has taken her to the vet and said Bella has been officially diagnosed with mild diabetes and will require insulin shots twice a day for the rest of her life. Other than being underweight, she is otherwise healthy and up to date on her shots now. The vet could not find a spay scar. Bella weighs 26 pounds and is 7 years old. She is housetrained and leash trained and good with people of all ages plus dogs and cats. While she is blind, her owner said it is hard to tell as she gets around so well. She wrote: She is very loving and grateful. I don't think she received much love in her previous life. She listens to command and is inquisitive. She is mellow. She gives happy kisses and wags her nub of a tail often. She is a sweet girl who needs a new home!

Martha - In Foster Care

Name: Martha

Age: 1 year

Breed: Great Dane

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Vet Info: Martha is not spayed and has not had a recent heartworm test. Martha is up to date on her vaccines and received a three-year rabies vaccine on 8/13/13. She received her distemper vaccine on the same day. Martha weighs 100 pounds. She is a double merle Great Dane and her owners write that she is completely deaf and partially blind. 

Owner Info: Martha is a gorgeous and loving girl whose owners are unable to keep her. They write, "Due to a break up and severe financial difficulties we have to move asap." Another rescue did come to meet Martha, but she is scared of new people and "didn't give the best impression". They saved Martha from a breeder who wanted to put her down. They have had Martha since she was 8 weeks old. She is an indoor dog who is crated, she is housebroken and leash trained. Martha is good with both male and female dogs but can be nervous and shy around people. Her owners write, "She is scared of new people and mostly ignores them, but if someone comes up behind her she gets scared and she has snapped at people". Martha has never bitten anyone. Martha's owners want us to know she is funny and loving and she loves the dog park and going for walks!! 

Update 6/10/2014: We've heard from Martha's owner, and she believes she'll have about three weeks before she has to move. We've also confirmed Martha is up to date on her rabies and distemper vaccines.

Hope - In Foster Care

Name: Hope

Age: 6-7 months

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Shih Tzu

Location: Northwestern South Carolina

Vet Info: Hope has not seen a vet since her good samaritan saved her. She weighs about 5 pounds and is not spayed. Her owner writes, “Right eye not visable and left is blue, maybe cataract?”

Owner Info: Hope is an adorable Shih Tzu puppy who was recently found as a stray along with a Chihuahua. She is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard; not house-broken or leash-trained. Her owner indicated that she is good with men, women, and kids, as well as cats and other small animals. She has not shown any aggression towards anyone and her owner says she is, “Very sweet, rag doll when held, loving and playful!” In three weeks she has learned her name and comes to her owner when she claps. Her owner also says “She is very humble and sweet. She is a baby and a great lap dog. She could be a therapy dog for a retirement home.

Emilio - Staying With Owner

Name: Emilio

Age: 5 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Chihuahua Mix

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Vet Info: Emilio is neutered and up to date on his shots.

Owner Info: Emilio is about five years old and weighs 22 pounds. His current owner found Emilio (he was a stray) and turned him into her local shelter because he had a chip. However, his owner never picked him up, so his current owner decided to bring him to her home. Emilio is an indoor dog who is housebroken and leashtrained. He is good with adults but can be aggressive toward other dogs. His current owner wrote: "He shows aggression towards my dogs. If they get close to him or try to play with him, he growls and snaps. He bit one of my dogs and broke the skin. I believe he has trouble with big dogs. At the shelter, there was another Chihuahua and Emilio wanted to play with him and he was not aggressive at all." She said the vet said that Emilio is completely blind although does not have cataracts. She said the vet commented that Emilio is very healthy and does have a low grade heart murmur. His current owner said that Emilio adjusts well to new places and is "a really good dog." 

Wendy - Staying With Owner

 

Name: Wendy

Age: Estimated 5 months

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Aussie Mix?

Location: Macon, GA

Vet Info: Wendy received a one year rabies vaccine on 6/4/14 and her first distemper/parvo booster. She was also dewormed. Wendy weighs 20 pounds but needs to gain weight.

Owner Info: Wendy is an adorable puppy who was found as a stray on a busy highway. She was taken in by a good samaritan who is very much hoping to find her rescue! Wendy is an indoor dog who is crated, she is housebroken and learned to walk on a leash in only a few days! And she already knows Sit! Wendy is a friendly little girl, and is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats. She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression. Wendy appears completely blind, and the good samaritan's vet felt her blindness was caused by trauma, possibly a car accident. Her good samaritan writes that Wendy is a "sweet, gentle and loving pup" and a "lovebug!"

Sapphire - In Memory

Name: Sapphire

Age: 6 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Yorkshire terrier

Location: Maryland, near Washington, DC

Vet Info: Sapphire is current with vaccines and is heartworm negative. She was diagnosed as having no vision in her left eye and slight peripheral vision in the right eye. Her vision issues are due to glaucoma. She was prescribed drops for both eyes in March. Sapphire weighs 15 pounds.

Owner Info: Sapphire is a Yorkshire terrier who has gone blind and is having a hard time adapting. She is an indoor dog with run of the house, housebroken and leash-trained. She has not had formal training but knows the commands, sit, down, and stay. She is bonded to her owner and mostly ignores the rest of the family. She has shown aggression toward other dogs and people, especially children. The owner writes, “she snapped at my young nephew (7years old) once and the snap resulted in a scratch on my nephew's nose.” Her owner says, "Our Yorkie began going blind over 3 months ago. She is now so visually impaired that our family is unable to provide her the requisite care she needs due to her impairment. We would rather see her rehomed with someone who can properly care for her in her current state than to have her put down". 

Sadie - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Sadie

Age: DOB 4/9/14

Breed: American Bulldog

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Georgia

Vet Info: Sadie weighs 6 pounds. She has not been vetted but her owners write she is healthy. 

Owner Info: Sadie's owners are breeders and Sadie was recently born in the litter. Sadie's owners write, "She is a beautiful and healthy female American bulldog. Nothing is wrong other than she is blind." She is not housebroken or leash trained, and gets along with everybody! She has never shown any aggression. Her owners tell us, "She is a young pup. She shows all her emotions with her tail. She is a happy little puppy and very beautiful. Just wanting to find a wonderful and caring home for her."  

Jack - In Foster Care

Name: Jack

Age: 5 ½ years

Breed: Cairn Terrier

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: San Diego, CA area

Vet Info: Jack is confirmed neutered.  He was given distemper, parvo and lepto vaccines on 5/1/14 and is next due for his rabies vaccine on 3/18/16.  Jack is diabetic and is currently on 11 units of insulin twice a day, but is due for blood work to determine if his insulin dosage needs to be changed.  Jack weighs 34 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 11/19/2008. Jack is a very sweet and handsome boy whose owner has just gone into assisted living that doesn't allow pets.  Her family is unable to keep Jack for more than two weeks.  Jack needs a new home or rescue very quickly!  They have reached out to every rescue and sanctuary they have found online, with no luck, and they write they are getting desperate!  He appears completely blind from cataracts. Jack's original owner got him from a breeder when he was 6 weeks old.  He is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Jack is good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs.  They tell us he gets along with everyone!  Jack is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  His current caregiver writes, "He is the sweetest, most loving dog I have ever met. I am not an "animal person", but I adore this guy. Unfortunately due to his medical conditions, my 4 children and a very jealous chihauhua, we cannot keep him ourselves...."   They are getting desperate, and are hoping to find a new home or rescue for Jack as soon as possible!  

Update 5/31/2014: We've heard from Jack's current caregiver, and unfortunately, he'll be euthanized if rescue or a new home isn't found within two weeks.  His insulin runs out in two weeks, and they are unable to afford his medical bills or the expensive lab work the vet requires to refill his insulin.  They've also sent us new photos.  Jack is precious!