Roscoe - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Roscoe

Age: 17 weeks

Breed: St. Bernard

Sex: Male (not neutered)

Location: Ohio

Vet Info: Roscoe has had his puppy vaccines per his breeder, but this has not been confirmed.  Roscoe weighs 65 pounds.

Owner Info: Roscoe is a St. Bernard puppy who was born blind.  Roscoe is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard and is friendly, but can be possessive of food.  Roscoe's owner/breeder is not able to handle his needs and would love to find him a wonderful home.  

Bert - In Memory

Name: Bert

Age: Approximately 3 months

Breed: Boxer / Pit Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Houston, TX (rescue group)

Vet Info: Bert weighs about 10 lbs. He is current on vaccinations. However, he is waiting further evaluation from a veterinarian associated with the rescue group he is staying with.

Owner Info: Bert is a sweet, outgoing, lovable little guy. He was rescued from poor living conditions and is now in the care of a rescue group. Bert was an indoor dog and crated up to this point. He is not yet housebroken or leash trained. The rescue says, “We were able to find a temporary, 4 week foster. He broke our hearts & we want more than anything for him to have the chance to know what it's like to be cared for & loved.” He was evaluated by a veterinarian upon initial rescue and was confirmed to be completely blind; however the veterinarian doesn't feel he has neurological impairment. Bert is still getting used to his current condition and is a little unsteady on his feet as he adjusts to his blindness. The rescue group Bert is with will have him evaluated by another doctor. His current caregiver reports that “Bert is a happy, playful little guy. He eats well & is very sweet. His overall health seems to be good.”

Update: It is with much sadness that we are reporting this update on sweet Bert. Unfortunately, Bert’s health began to decline with no chance of recovery. After consulting with multiple professionals, the difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize Bert. Here is a note from his caregiver:  “Even though Bert was only with us for a short time, he truly brought joy to our lives. All he wanted was to be held and loved. We were able to sit and visit with Bert this morning while letting him enjoy some savory treats. The veterinarians were so kind and let us hold him until the very end.”

Dodger - Outcome Unknown

Name: Dodger

Age: 6 months

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Pit Bull

Location: Huntsville, TX area

Vet Info: Dodger is not spayed or up to date on vaccines.  She has not had a heartworm test.  Dodger weighs 40 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB January 2015. Dodger is a beautiful blind (she may see a little bit) and deaf Pit Bull whose owners lost their home in a storm.  They are currently living in their garage.  They write that Dodger deserves better than what they can give her, and they're hoping for rescue! Dodger is an outdoor dog without restrictions.  She is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with people of all ages, and her owner gave us more details about how she is with other dogs:  "Dodger is excellent with other animals.  She has no problems being around other animals.  My mom has a small poodle and play together about 2 to 3 days a week.  She's really friendly with everyone.  She's blind and deaf but it's like she is looking to be friends with animals and people, it's funny to watch her". Dodger is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped.  Her owner writes that she loves to be touched and loves to have her belly rubbed!  Dodger's owners tell us she adapts well to new situations, and write, "She has gone with us to a lot of places. She has no problem adapting to new surroundings and or people".  Dodger's owners want us to know she's a sweet and fun girl and they're hoping for a loving home for her.  "Just want her to go to a really good home with love. She's so full of love to give."

Frank - In Foster Care

Name: Frank

Age: 8 1/2 years 

Breed: Beagle/Hound mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Northeastern Virginia

Vet Info: Frank is up to date on vaccines. He had a heartworm test in July, 2014 which was negative. Frank has bilateral blindness from sudden acute retinal deficiency. He can see dark and light. Frank weighs 70 pounds.

Owner Info: Frank is a beagle/hound mix whose owners are heartbroken to give him up but since Frank lost his sight suddenly two years ago, he is having a hard time adjusting. They have young active kids who startle him and cause him stress. The family has had Frank since he was a puppy. They have contacted local shelters, agencies, and talked to friends and coworkers about re-homing him. Frank's owner writes, "we feel that our home has changed in a way we can't fix for him." Frank is an indoor dog with run of the house. He is house-broken and leash-trained. Frank went to two sets of obedience classes as a puppy and knows several commands including sit, down, leave it, come, and nice to meet you! Frank is described as shy and good with med and women. He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression to anyone. In response to a question about whether Frank adapts well to new situations or surroundings, Franks' owner said, "yes. He goes to the vet and doggie daycare happily".  Frank's owners said that Frank  is healthy and "has a bad hip but still enjoys walks and can get up and down stairs. They added, "he is a wonderful dog. We just want what is best for him and don't feel that our home is safe for him to live his life without stress."

Mandy Moore - At Shelter

Name: Mandy Moore

Age: Estimated 4 months

Breed: Golden Retriever Mix?

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Austin, TX area

Vet Info: Mandy Moore is not yet spayed and has not had a heartworm test.  She is up to date on puppy vaccines as of June 13th.  Mandy Moore weighs about 12 pounds.

Owner Info: Mandy Moore is a beautiful girl who was saved from a high kill shelter with no rescue or adoption traffic.  Her rescuer knew she would not make it if she left her behind.  She is not able to keep Mandy Moore as she is an independent rescuer and pulls and fosters many dogs, and always has many dogs at home.  She is very much hoping for placement for Mandy Moore.  Mandy Moore is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, she is not housebroken or leash trained.  She is a friendly little girl and is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats, and currently lives with several other dogs.  Mandy Moore is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  Her rescuer writes that Mandy Moore is partially blind, and that she follows her voice or whistle.  She also tells us Mandy looked disoriented when she first brought her home, and the vet told her Mandy is partially blind.  Mandy is now gaining weight.  Her rescuer is very much hoping for a better situation for Mandy than she can provide.  "Hope your group can help provide her a better housing situation since I have many dogs that I take care and foster that I get nervous thinking that something can happen or she can get hurt".

Update 7/2/15: We've received this beautiful new picture of Mandy Moore. Her rescuer also gave us an update - she looks lot better and since she is with all the old chihuahuas and they are all friendly she is a happy girl. They don't play much since most of them are 13 to 14 years old but she looks much better and her skin improve tremendously.

Angel - Adopted

Name: Angel

Breed: Chow / Golden Retriever Mix

Age: 2 months

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Greenville, SC area

Vet Info: Angel is not spayed and not up to date on vaccines.  She has not had a heartworm test. She weighs about 6 pounds.  Her owner writes that she has been wormed by the vet and that they said she was healthy overall.

Owner Info: DOB 4/6/15. Angel is an adorable little puppy who was given to her owner to bottle feed because her mother was not feeding her.  Her owner is disabled and can't get around much, and is not able to care for Angel properly.  She doesn't want to put ads up and so is hoping for rescue for Angel so she knows she'll be cared for and loved. Angel is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is not housebroken or leash trained.  She is good with people of all ages and currently lives with a cat.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  Her owner writes that she can be nervous at first, but after she smells around, Angel is happy and playful.  Her owner gave us more details about Angel's eyes.  "She has a congenital defect the vet said later on she would need surgery to close them up she is completely blind no eyes at all just fleshy where the eyes should be also they aren't completely opened."  She also tells us Angel is currently being potty trained with puppy pads and she's doing well with that!  

Precious - Adopted

Name: Precious

Age: Estimated 2 years

Breed: Labrador Mix

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Aiken, SC

Vet Info:  Precious is confirmed spayed and up to date on vaccines.  She received her one year rabies and DaPPV vaccines in April, 2015, and received the intranasal Bordetella at the same time.  She is heartworm negative.  Precious weighs about 50 pounds.

Owner Info: Precious is a beautiful girl who was an owner surrender to a high-kill shelter.  She was terrified in the shelter!  A representative from a small rescue saw her there and pulled her from the shelter, hoping to find her a wonderful new home.  They have had her up for adoption for a few months but there has been no interest in sweet Precious, and they don't have a foster who can keep her.  They are very much hoping for BDRA placement for her. Precious is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Their vet confirmed that she can see shadows and maybe a bit more, and they suspect she was born with her condition.  They tell us Precious seems to be a very healthy young girl. Precious is good with men and women, male and female dogs, and cats.  She currently lives with other dogs and cats and is just fine with all of them.  They write that she may be rough for young children because of her playing, and gave us more details.  "Precious is having a hard time learning what no or down mean. She loves to jump up on people and other dogs but she is doing so in play but she is not learning despite any training we can give not to do this. She is good with all people and other dogs but she can hurt smaller kids with the jumping and she also nips (not in aggressive manner just playing) but its best for her to be in a home with no small kids."  Precious is a sweet girl and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  She has never bitten or snapped in aggression, and her rescue tells us she's shown no aggression at all.  "She does try to grab your arm when playing, but she is just playing...Everything is a game to her."  They want us to know that she's very sweet and deserves her second chance!  "She is a sweet girl that just deserves a better chance than what we are equipped to give her."

Update 7/21/15: The OS Team has heard from Precious's contact and she is now urgent!

Have you guys maybe found a place for Precious. We have run out of options for her. We now literally have nowhere for her to go. We are desperate to save her life but without a place we really don't know what to do. Thanks in advance for anything you can do.

Boone - Adopted

Name: Boone

Age: 17 months

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Pit bull

Location: South Central California

Vet Info: Boone is verified neutered and is up to date on vaccines. He received a one year rabies vaccine in June 2015. Boone has not had a heartworm test. Boone is microchipped. He weighs 48 pounds. Boone’s caregiver said about his vision, “Boone can see more at night when the sun is not out. We believe he might be far sighted. His eyes do bounce around we have had this looked at and the vet did not feel it was a serious issue we need to have further tested.” Boone was recently neutered and received vaccines. The vet said he is a healthy puppy!

Owner Info: DOB 11/12/2014. Boone is an adorable pit bull puppy who is with rescue but the rescue does not believe they can give him the training and attention he needs. The rescue adopted him from a local shelter and he was placed in a home in January but he was returned to the rescue two weeks ago. Boone is an indoor dog with run of the house. He is not housebroken. He is leash-trained. Boone is described as nervous but good with men, women and kids. Boone “gets nervous around young, hyper dogs.”  Boone has shown signs of food aggression. Boone’s caregiver says, “He does better around mellow, older dogs.” When asked if Boone adapts well to new situations or surroundings, Boone’s caregiver said, “Yes, Boone has been through a lot of changes in the last 2 weeks and has done very well. He is still very loving and trusting.” Give this sweet boy a chance!

Boy

Name: Boy

Age: Approximately 10 years

Breed: Bulldog

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Thomasville, GA area

Vet Info: Boy is not neutered and has had no vetting.  Boy weighs about 50 pounds.

Owner Info: Boy is a very handsome fellow with a sad story.  He's living in a fenced yard at a property where the owners no longer live, but only come once a week or so.  A very kind young lady and her grandfather have been feeding Boy and the other dog with him, a female husky mix.  Boy has an eye injury that continues to get worse, and they are desperately hoping for rescue.  They are not able to afford medical care for Boy.  Boy's good samaritan writes that he has always been "pretty much blind but he can see shadows and he has great hearing!"   A few weeks ago, "he hurt one of his eyes and it had got worse for him to live where he is at now. He is the sweetest dog ever he loves to be love and for someone to talk to him." Boy is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, and is good with men and women.  Boy and his companion dog sometimes argue over food because they have been without food for long periods of time.  She tells us Boy "will let you pet him while he is eating but has never had anyone take away its food."  She has never seen him with other dogs. Boy's good samaritan is desperately hoping for help for him. and wants us to know he loves attention!  "Boy dog is a very sweet bull dog white and he loves being love by people so please help me and boy dog....He is sweet and just needs a loving home to love him".

Jake

Name: Jake

Age: Approximately 5 years

Breed: Chow Mix

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Roanoke, VA area

Vet Info: Jake is not yet able to be neutered due to being heartworm positive.  Jake weighs about 50 pounds.  On 6/2/15, his rescuer gave us an update... "He is doing well…doesn’t seem to be having any issues with the pre-treatment.  Has had one Heart Guard and is taking Doxycycline and Prednisone.  Anticipating doing the first injection in about 45 days."

Owner Info: Jake is a gorgeous blind Chow Mix who was rescued from a shelter by a very kind-hearted person the day before he was to be euthanized. She has several dogs of her own and is going through some difficulties personally, but he was so friendly and tugged at her heart, she couldn't let him die in the shelter.  Jake has since tested positive for heartworm and she is doing everything she can, but is desperately hoping for rescue for sweet Jake so he can have a home where he can get "more attention, especially with his special needs."  Jake is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Jake is a very friendly and sweet fellow, and is good with both men and women, male and female dogs, and cats.  He has not been around children.  Jake is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  His rescuer writes that he seems to adapt well to new situations, and even when he bumps, he just re-navigates and continues on.  His rescuer gave us more details about Jake's eyesight. Jake has an "inherited degenerative disease that usually occurs around years 1 to 5.  Chance Jake had sight for a while; adapts quickly to new surroundings".  Jake's rescuer wants us to know he's a real sweetheart!  "He is such a lovable teddy bear.  Still hoping for a spot for him with your group or a home!"

Mika - In Memory

 

Name: Mika (Meeka)

Age: 15 years 

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Pekingese

Location: Nashville, TN

Vet Info: Mika is confirmed spayed and had her three-year rabies vaccine on 4/18/14.  She is heartworm negative and her owner uses monthly heartworm and flea preventative.  Mika had both eyes enucleated in February, 2015.  She weighs about 12 pounds.

Owner Info: Mika's owner is heartbroken, but feels Mika would do better in a new home.  Mika is a gorgeous blind senior, and may also be deaf.  Her owner writes, "She is 15 and has been a sweet companion but I have a 3 year old son and after my divorce we moved and mika is not doing well in our current home. I have a longer commute and though I can't find where she is having accidents she is now wetting her bed and sleeping in it. I think if she had someone with more time that could be remedied but leaving her out in a fenced in area isn't for her either as she gets too frightened if left out too long."  Mika is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained, although her owner wrote that her vet thought Mika may be having accidents in her bed because she may be afraid to get out of bed. Mika is a sweet and gentle little girl and good with people of all ages.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  Mika's owner checked that she is good with female dogs and was raised with other dogs and cats, but doesn't live with any currently.  Mika has only been around one male dog, and her owner writes that they got on very well!  Mika used to warn her owner's son with a growl before she went blind, but has become very quiet since her eyes were removed.  Her owner writes, "now she rarely even growls even if he puts a hat on her".  She also told us, "She had glaucoma we didn't know though she had very regular vet visits. It was too far gone when discovered. They said she had been blind for a while ..... I don't believe she had been blind as the dog I brought home was not the same dog. She had been playing daily with a large bulldog and was no longer able to play or find her way around." When answering if your dog adapts well to new situations despite his/her visual impairment, Mika's owner told us, "Yes, but she had been able to walk herself with a doggie door and now she can't so that has been an adjustment but with more availability to be walked I think she would do well. She finds her way to her two beds, her food and water but not back to the patio when she walks herself. She doesn't do as well on a leash now because she wants to walk in circles to find her way around."

Mika's owner is heartbroken because she doesn't feel she can provide the best home for Mika any longer and is desperately hoping she can be saved.  "My mika was my first baby. She was and has been babied, well treated and we'll taken care of, she is in excellent health except for her blindness and possible hearing loss. If I was stay at home I could probably take care of her and maybe that would work better but it's just not possible....This is a Hail Mary to see if there is another option for her."

Harley - Adopted

Name: Harley

Age: 6 years

Breed: Golden Retriever

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

Location: Winston-Salem, NC area

Vet Info: Harley is neutered per his owner, but this has not yet been confirmed.  He received a three-year rabies vaccine on 7/19/14 and tested negative for heartworm on 9/14/13.  Harley weighs about 75 pounds.

Owner Info: Harley is a very handsome fellow who is in need of a new home.  His owners have moved and are unable to give him the time or attention he needs.  They are desperately hoping for rescue as soon as possible. Harley is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard and is not housebroken, but is leash trained.  Harley's owner describes him as "outgoing".  They believe Harley is completely blind but don't know the cause.  When asked for information about the dog's health, Harley's owner told us that everything else is normal.  Harley seems to adapt well to new situations and his owner gave more details..."Moved temporarily to fathers house and did fine. Moved back to grandmothers and is doing fine so far."  Harley can be possessive of food, and has growled and snapped at another dog over food.  With time, Harley's owner says he does fine with other dogs.  "Needs ample time to get introduced to other dogs and then he is ok with them."  His owner also told us he's also snapped at her sister while he was being groomed, but that he's never bitten.    

Foxy - In Foster Care

Name: Foxy

Sex: Female (not altered)

Age: 6-9 months

Breed: Terrier

Location: Northeast Arkansas

Vet Info: Foxy is not spayed and is not up to date on vaccines.  Her good samaritan said she is heartworm negative, but this has not been confirmed.  Her vet says that Foxy has a bit of a facial deformity and a head bobble that seems to be congenital.  Foxy weighs about 7 pounds.

Owner Info: Foxy is an adorable little puppy who was abandoned at someone's house in rural Arkansas.  They were going to bring her to the local shelter, but surrendered her to a good samaritan.  The good samaritan paid for her to see a vet, but is unable to keep her as she has several other dogs including fosters, and "has no one with the expertise to keep her and make sure she has a full loving life".  Foxy is visually impaired (she cannot see out of one eye and has limited vision in the other) and likely completely deaf.  Foxy will be boarding at a vet clinic beginning 6/3/15, and it is not clear how long she will be able to board.  Foxy is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house.  She is not housebroken or leash trained.  Foxy is good with both men and women and male and female dogs, but children may be too rough for her.  Foxy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  Foxy's good samaritan tells us that in addition to her head bobble, Foxy barks a lot and sometimes goes in circles.  Her vet does not believe she'll get any worse, and commented on what a sweet girl she is!  Foxy loves people and enjoys being held and cuddled.  Foxy's good samaritan is desperately hoping for rescue for sweet Foxy.  She writes, "Please help find Foxy a great place where she can learn all that she needs to be a wonderful dog!"  

Mandy - In Memory

 

Name: Mandy

Age: 8+ years

Breed: Shih Tzu

Sex: Female (altered per rescuer, not yet confirmed)

Location: Philadelphia area

Vet Info: Mandy is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative per her rescuer.  She weighs about 11 pounds.  Mandy's rescuer also tells us Mandy has just had a dental and seems to be in good health.  Mandy is blind due to cataracts.

Owner Info: Mandy is a beautiful little girl looking for rescue or an adoptive home of her very own.  She is currently with an independent rescuer/adoption center. Mandy was saved from a hoarder who had several small-breed dogs who received no veterinary care. She and her sister went into a temporary foster home where they were groomed, learned to walk on leashes, and introduced to the outdoors.  They are now hoping for our help to place sweet little Mandy!  Mandy is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house.  She is leash trained but not housebroken.  "She needs an owner that is patient with her potty habits she was potty pad trained so it takes her a while to know where she is supposed to go. She will go potty outside but not consistently." Her rescuer also writes, "Mandy is blind but gets around great! She has learned to navigate steps and seems like a sweet mellow dog".   Mandy is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats!  She is a gentle little girl, and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  She has never bitten or snapped.  

Mandy's rescuer gave us more details about Mandy from her previous foster home:

Mandy will wander around everywhere. Being blind doesn’t really slow her down. That’s good and bad. Sure wouldn’t want her around a pool – she would definitely fall in it or a high wall or something as she will walk off of it…. She goes up and down steps just fine.
•Will come to your voice or clapping of your hand.
•Has no problem finding the food and water – in any room.
•Totally fine with dogs and cats.
•Never seen any aggression about anything – has never snipped and never acted like she would even snip.
•Was fine being groomed and during bath.
•Just talk to her to let her know you are there .. so as not to startle her (as with any blind dog).
•She’s totally fine being picked up.
•Not sure I’ve ever heard her bark ….
•When she starts going “in circles” then, watch out, she’s going to go potty!
•She loves a soft dog bed!
•Outside, she will go off the deck into the grass and end up back at the door waiting to come in…! All on her own…! 

Mandy loves to be cuddled.  Her rescuer tells us Mandy is very laid back!   "She is a very sweet girl who had a really awful life. Hopefully her remaining retirement years can be better."