Precious - Adopted

Name: Precious
Sex: Female (intact)
Breed: Chihuahua mix?
Age: 4 years
Location: Clover, SC

Vet/Medical Info: Precious has not been to see a vet

Owner Info: Precious was taken in by her current owner for someone that could no longer care for her. She has tried to find a home but been unsuccessful. She needs to find a home for her asap as is only allowed one dog in her home and her landlords have threatened to evict her. She does not want to have to take Precious to the pound. Precious is housetrained but not leash trained. She is a bit nervous and shy but is good with people. She is food possessive. She doesn't like people getting in her face and doesn't like kids until she gets to know them. Precious would be best in a foster home with no children, older children may be okay. Precious is overweight as you will see in photo. She can see shadows and appears to be deaf. We have been told her head is very wobbly. We suspect she may have some form of central blindness.

Pickles - In CARE Foster Home

Name: Pickles
Sex: Male (intact)
Breed: Great Pyrenees Mix
Age: 10 months
Location: Mountain Home, AR

Vet/Medical Info: Pickles has not yet been seen by vet but his past records confirm he has had rabies shot. The vet is pretty sure his blindness is genetic.

Owner Info: Pickles is currently being fostered by a wonderful lady that runs a Great Pyr rescue. His old owner was going to shoot Pickles along with two other Great Pyr, this lady took all three dogs. She is totally unequipped and inexperienced to do right by this sweet, affectionate boy and she feels he needs way more then she can offer him. Pickles is at least 90% blind and although he has not actually been diagnosed, it is strongly suspected that he has Canine Optic Nerve Hypoplasia as his litter brother was diagnosed with this condition by an Opthamologist and it is hereditary. He felt it was possible all littermates could have the same condition. His foster Mom has given Pickles Distemper/Parvo shots (5 way) and he has been given Ivermection for heartworm preventative. He has also been wormed. His foster Mom is willing to get his eyes checked at her local vet, although they have indicated they do not have a lot of experience with eye conditions. She is also happy to have him neutered if he is going to a good foster home or forever home. Since being in his foster home he has bonded with another foster dog and relies on him for direction. 

 

Willow - Adopted

Name: Willow
Sex: Female (intact)
Breed: Lab/Pitt or Lab/Boxer
Age: 5-6 weeks old???
Location: Asheboro, NC

Vet/Medical Info: Willow has not yet been to the vet, she will be going in the next few days.  

Owner Info: Willow was found on the side of the road with her brother, two sickly little puppies. She could not stay with her foster Mom due to medical problems so is now with a new foster Mom from the Humane Society of Randolph County (HSRC). She is an outgoing girl and according to her new foster Mom “quite a character and a real stinker!”. Her eye condition is unknown but she seems to be able to see shadows and changes in light.  She believes her eye sight may have improved as she has grown. HSRC will help with transport and can get Willow to Maryland any maybe PA. 

 

Clare - Adopted

Name: Clare
Sex: Female
Breed: Standard Schnauzer
Age: 5 years
Location: Harrison Townshop, MI
Vet/Medical Info: Clare is UTD with shots and tested negative for heartworm in 10/11. Spayed. Cataracts with limited vision. No other outstanding problems.
Owner Info: Owned by elderly lady that has been placed in an Alzheimers facility, daughter is trying to find a home for Clare. She is an inside dog, house and leash trained and knows basic commands. She is good with people, dogs, cats and other small animals. She is overweight due to her owner overfeeding her because of her Alzheimers. She is a very sweet girl.

Update: We've been informed that Clare has found a loving forever home! 

Stevie (now Olivia) - In BDRA Foster Home

Olivia is available for adoption, visit our website for more information - http://www.blinddogrescue.com/availabledogs/olivia.html

Name: Stevie
Sex: Female
Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog
Age: 8 months
Location: Alexandria, LA

Vet/Medical Info: Treated for flea infestation today. Not spayed. She’s approx 1 year old, weighs 17 pounds and is blind.

Owner Info: This dog was found in the middle of the road and was picked up by a good samaritan this morning. She has been to the vet where she was treated for fleas. She is very scared and will not walk. The GS needs to place her within 4-5 days otherwise she will have to go to the pound as the GS is heading away for Thanksgiving. She does not have room for another pet or afford to keep her.

Nina - In Memory

Name: Nina

Breed: Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix

Age: 2 yrs

Location: Nottingham, MD

Medical Info: UTD rabies, distemper was due in March 2010. Not spayed. Apart from eyesight has no other problems

Owner Info: Neglected prior to 3 mths of age, possibly abused. Owner willing to pay to have her spayed. Has not been HW tested, owner will pay for this to be done also. Nina is good with all people, dogs, cats and small animals. Outgoing but can be a little shy at times. Very sweet dog. Needs work on toilet training. Owner feels she has not adjusted to her blindness very well. 

Apache - In Memory

Name: Apache
Sex:     Bitch
Breed: Australian Shepherd / Akita
Age: Approx 12 years
Location: Statham, GA

Vet/Medical Info: Apache is not current on vaccinations, HW done in 2005, spayed, last HW prevent 2008 (interceptor), last exam 2009. Cataracts on right eye, bilat nuclear sclerosis, dog is blind.

Owner Info: Vision & hearing failing, maybe a bit of dementia. Indoor dog, shy, scared of young children, good with older kids and people and good with other dogs. Past owner said she was no good with cats. Very sweet, loving dog.