Talley - Staying With owner

Name: Talley

Age: 10 years

Breed: Mixed

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Baltimore, MD area

Vet Info:  Talley is confirmed spayed and up to date on vaccines.  She received her rabies and other vaccines on 6/20/15.  Talley is heartworm negative.  She weighs about 70 pounds.

Owner Info:  Talley is a beautiful mix whose owners are moving due to divorce.  She is unable to move with either the husband or the wife.  They are very much hoping for rescue or a new home for sweet Talley by August 2. Talley is completely blind and had both eyes removed in the last couple of years "after crises with glaucoma and attempts at drops and laser surgery."  She has fatty lumps and could use a dental cleaning, but other than that, her owners write she is healthy.  Talley is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Talley is described as outgoing, and is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. Talley's owners tell us she's a friendly girl who likes to meet other dogs!  "She is vocal from the window (now only based on sound). She used to pull on leads and bark at other dogs on walks but only half the time. Now that she is blind, she still barks some of the time but enjoys meeting other animals, especially dogs, such as at the vet."  Talley adapts well to new situations and is doing very well managing her blindness.  "She sniffs and maps her terrain. While we have been moving stuff around daily to paint and re carpet the house for sale, she navigated each new obstacle course very well."  Her owners write that she doesn't like taking pills (she needs peanut butter!) or having her nails clipped. Talley's owners want us to know she's a very sweet girl!     "She loves daily short walks. She gets her enjoyment from sniffing new smells outside. Very sweet dog, will greet you at the door and lay near you in the house. Fine with hose baths. Will bark if people drive into driveway or approach the door but will be quiet and happily welcoming when they enter."

Update 7/9/2015: Talley’s owners have told us she needs a new home before August 2^nd!