Tequila and Rascal - Rascal Adopted, Tequila in BDRA Foster Care

Name: Tequila and Rascal

Sex: Males (Tequila not altered, Rascal altered)
Breed: Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix
Age: 7 years

Location: Erwinna, PA

Vet/Medical Info: Tequila was last at vet 2/15/11, was heartworm and lyme negative, had lepto vaccine, is neutered, birth date 2004. Had vaccines from previous vet (Quakertown) with previous owner - 3 year distemper 11/20/09 and 3 year rabies 3/13/08, so is overdue for rabies. They had no information on Tequila's blindness and no other relevant medical info. Rascal is an intact male, also 2004 birth date. He was also last seen 2/15/11, was heartworm and lyme negative, had lepto vaccine. Also had other vaccines from previous vet (Quakertown), 3 year distemper given 11/20/09 and 3 year rabies given 3/13/08, overdue for rabies. No info on blindness, teeth not in great shape.

Owner Info: Tequila and Rascal's owner passed away and they are being cared for by an elderly lady whose husband's health has recently taken a turn for the worse. She needs to care for him and does not have the time to give these two precious boys the love and care they deserve. She has four cats and a german shepherd, she's overwhelmed. Rascal and Tequila are good boys, they have a routine, they manage well, they sit on command, she keeps them in a crate a lot because she can't let them near her dog. They are housebroken and leash trained. It would be nice if they could be placed in a home together but they CAN be separated.

Gracie - Adopted

Name: Gracie
Sex: Female (not altered)
Breed: GSD Mix
Age: 9-10 weeks
Location: Philadelphia, PA

Vet/Medical Info: We cannot verify Gracie’s medical information.

Owner Info: A good samaritan took this little girl in yesterday to prevent her from being taken to a shelter by her owner. The GS is involved in rescue and has foster dogs as well as four dogs of her own. She is keeping Gracie in a play pen to ensure she doesn't get hurt by the adult dogs. She was not told Gracie was blind when she was basically dumped at her house. Gracie likes being held close to your body and feels secure when held in an embrace. The GS was told the puppy had had her first vaccination. Gracie is an adorable happy puppy, but the GS dogs are so big and they keep stepping on her. She seems healthy. She has a healing bite wound on her head, the lady that owned her said her adult dog bit the puppy and that’s why she was giving her up. The GS works 10+ hours a day during the week and Gracie will be all alone, she feels she will not cope with this well.

Bear - In Memory

Name: Bear

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Labrador Retreiver

Age: 8-9 years

Location: Rock Hill, SC

Vet/Medical Info: Bear was vetted by the Laurens SC shelter vet and that is where his diagnosis was given. They don’t keep records of the rescue dogs so talking to them will be no help. Bear has not yet been seen by a vet since being with Donna.

Owner Info: Donna is part of a network of lab rescues working to save as many dogs as possible in the Greater Charlotte NC area. Last week, she was contacted about a beautiful chocolate lab at the Laurens SC shelter. They told her he was 5 yrs old and had one bad eye. She pulled him for a rescue in Indiana and found out that he is probably 8 yrs old and completely blind in one eye and has only moderate sight in the other (one eye is completely covered in cataracts and the other is moderately covered). He has some vision but not much. He is currently in a kennel, as they planned on holding him there till transport, not knowing at the time that he was so visually impaired. She is sure this is a frightening and confusing experience for him! Bear is NOT a good candidate for a traditional lab rescue. Their adopters are not looking for a special needs dog. They also do not have a foster available for him that can deal with his impairment. He is 95 lbs, has been fully vetted but still needs to be neutered. He is light heartworm positive. They would happily pay for his neuter and heartworm treatment (although they'd probably opt for the slow kill option if possible, due to his age) if we can help find him a foster and adoptive home. Bear is an outdoor dog with a fenced in yard, he is housebroken and leash trained. He has a wonderful temperament - very sweet with people and other dogs and is quite easy to handle despite his large size, he could do with losing a few pounds.

Wonder - Adopted

Name: Wonder
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: GSD
Age: 3 months
Location: Elloree, SC

Vet/Medical Info: Not neutered, vet said it can be done this early with bloodwork first. Puppy has had first set of puppy shots, about 12 weeks old now, will have one more set of puppy shots and then final shots in about three weeks, has not had rabies vaccine yet. Puppy is heartworm negative (dogs can't have heartworm until they are six months old). Dr. Mitchell cannot tell us a reason for blindness...eyes look good physically, he would recommend having Wondersee an opthomologist. No other relevant medical information. 

Owner Info: DOB 3/5/2011. Wonder's owner and breeder has five dogs and is having to rehome some of them. Wonder has only been around other puppies and his Mom, not the other adult dogs in the house. He has also only ever been around his owner and her husband. He was born blind and is in good health. His parents are both very laid back dogs and Wonder is a very smart and loving boy.

Jersey - Staying With Owner

Name: Jersey

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Fox terrier Mix

Age: 12+ years

Location: Sonoma, CA

Vet/Medical Info: Jersey has not been to see vet since 1/2/08...is NOT up to date on any vaccine unless she went somewhere else. Three year rabies last given 6/20/06, DHLPP given 6/28/07. No heartworm test...she is spayed (was spayed 3/21/01 by another clinic but they do have verification). No other relevant medical info or reason for blindness.

Owner Info: Jersey was abandoned by her owner. She’s about 40 lbs and her current guardian was told that she’s a terrier/hound mix. She was abandoned by his neighbor who he let live temporarily at his house but could no longer care for the dog due to not being able to find housing. Jerseys guardian and his girlfriend work full time and 4 have cats that they have rescued – they cannot properly care for Jersey nor can they afford another pet. They do not want her to be euthanized. She is very sweet and loving towards people and is obviously very lonely. Jersey is an outdoor dog with a fenced in yard, she is housebroken and leash trained. She is good with all people and other dogs. She loves being inside but does not get along with cats so they must keep her outside. She has also adjusted to her blindness quite well and seems to do ok with it. She’s been blind for about 2 years now. They are fairly desperate and really need help.

Hope - Adopted

Name: Hope

Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Cairn Terrier
Age: 4+ years

Location: Gastonia, NC

Vet/Medical Info: She is spayed and is current on all vaccines including rabies (6/19/2011). She's heartworm negative. No other relevant medical info noted and could not add anything about her blindness.

Owner Info: Hope's owner cannot keep up with her needs due to his work schedule and finances. Hope adapts well to new surroundings as long as she gets assurance, she has been taught to follow footsteps inside and outside to help navigate her way around. Hope has seen an Opthamologist, she has SARDS or a tumor. Hope is overweight and needs frequent access to outdoors for toileting. She sleeps indoors at night but is outside in a run during the day because of this. Hope loves to play ball and follows it by sound, not smell. She gets along great with her owners male GSD, female Lab, and male cat.

Dixie - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Dixie

Sex: Female (not altered)
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: Estimated 5 years
Location: Springfield, TN

Vet/Medical Info: We do not have any medical history.

Owner Info: This little girl was a stray/abandoned dog. A GS has taken her in but feels they just aren't the best fit for her. The other small breed dogs in the house lose patience with her and snap at her for bumping into them. She requires being carried off their high deck and the GS is not able to climb the stairs well herself, let alone to take her to potty all day. The GS also works 40 hours a week so the little girl is left home with the other pets and she is always afraid she will get hurt. She appears to be blind, her eyes are glazed over. She is a very sweet and loving dog who deserves a second chance. The GS cannot provide the best home for her but knows in her heart that there is a loving home perfect for her and her disability.