Yoda - Adopted

Name: Yoda
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Japanese Chin
Age: 8 years approximately
Location: Westmont, NJ

 

Vet/Medical Info: Yoda is neutered and his rabies is good until 5/3/13. All other vaccinations are due now. When last tested he was heartworm negative.

Owner Info: Yoda is a victim of divorce, his owner is moving at the end of January and she can't have pets where she is going, it is a hardship situation. Yoda has to be placed before she moves. They rescued Yoda when he was about one, not really an organized rescue, it was from a girl who took on fosters. Yoda is an indoor dog with the run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He is an outgoing boy, great with people and children of all ages and good with female dogs and cats. He tends to get in other male dogs faces and doesn't seem to realise his size. Yoda just recently went blind in both eyes, not sure of reason, just happened in the past few months. He needs some dental work done as his teeth are not great and he has a hernia from where he was neutered, but vet said it was nothing threatening, just kind of pokes out. He's very sweet and he is a lap dog - cuddly - loves to be in your arms!

Teddy - Adopted

Name: Teddy
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Terrier Mix
Age: 1-2 years (estimated)
Location: North Fort Myers, FL

 

Vet/Medical Info: Teddy was heartworm tested on 12/27/2011 and was negative, he was also given flea treatment and bordatella and DHPP vaccinations. Teddy appears to be blind, he is hypermetric which is a sign of a neurologic abnormality. Potential diagnoses range from congenital anomaly to infection to cancer. He was bought in to be neutered on 1/5/2012 but he crashed under the anesthesia shortly after being intubated, he was stimulated and given medication and recovered.  Teddy had a negative fecal test on 1/5/2012 and they noted he had mild tartar. He was given a 1 yr rabies shot on this date also.

Owner Info: Teddy's current owner pulled him from Orange County Animal Services in Orlando FL because he was out of time and was to be euthanized. She is well equipped to foster and rehome most dogs but since Teddy is blind feels that a specialty rescue would be best able to find an experienced, appropriate forever home for him. She has only had him for one week now and will be putting him on Petfinder and may take him on adoption days to Petsmart. She only wants Teddy posted to our members and on our website, no crossposting or networking. He is safe with her in the meantime. Teddy came into the shelter as a stray. Teddy is microchipped. He is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken but not yet leash trained. She has been working with him on 'come' and he is doing pretty well with it. He is good with women and other dogs. His eyes appear normal but he seems completely unable to see anything including movement. He adjusted very well to his new surroundings, within 48 hours he could rapidly go from his crate through the hall, around corner into kitchen and out the back door without being lead. He can navigate the back yard and locate the back door to return to the house. He already knows where water bowl is placed. His owner is amazed at how well he has done.

Howie - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Howie
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Border Collie Mix
Age: 6 weeks
Location: Bradyville, TN

 

Vet/Medical Info: Howie is too young to be tested for HW or to be neutered. He was treated for parasite infestation and given his basic shots. He has some sort of brain injury. If he was born that way he may inprove but if it is due to trauma he will not likely get any better, not enough is known about the dog to say.

Owner Info: Howie was found him in the middle of the highway on 1/15/2012, he was not moving - the people took him to the vet. Howie is blind, the lady that is caring for him does not have a job and wants this little guy to be taken care of. It is suspected Howie may be blind due to head trauma. Not too much is known about this little guy. He eats very well, he is not really stable on his feet. Seems to have some hearing, but not very much. Vet thinks perhaps he has been hit by a car. He has been wormed and had 1st round of vaccinations. He is currently on antibiotics and a steroid which he will finish in 5 days. Howie is currently an outdoor dog in an open space, no fenced in yard. He is not housebroken or leash trained (as most six week old puppies aren't). Howie is good with other small animals.

Rudy

Name: Rudy
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Hound/Black Labrador Mix
Age: 8 years
Location: Knoxville, TN

 

Vet/Medical Info: Rudy is 27 lbs. The info owner gave is correct including the slight heart murmur. She has an apt for 2/3 for booster shots but as yet has not scheduled the HW treatment. He is not neutered.

Owner Info: Rudy's current owner adopted him out of a local kill shelter on 1/13/2012 to save his life, hoping to find him a good home. Rudy is an indoor dog with the run of the house, he is not housebroken but is leash trained. He was an outside dog before his owner surrendered him to the shelter, they are working on his training. Rudy can be a little nervous, he is good with adults and other dogs. He does growl a little bit if another dog gets near him when he is eating, but he hasn't shown aggression. He was very nervous the first 24 hrs they had him, but settled down quickly. He is not timid about exploring his surroundings. Rudy is completely blind, cause unknown but it is not due to cataracts. He has a mild heart murmur (I-II) possibly due to anemia from flea infestation and has slightly limited range of motion in right hip. He will be starting treatment for HW in the next few days, they are paying for it. They also plan to have Rudy neutered but the neutering/dental had to be delayed because of the HW treatment. He deserves the best.

Tanja - In Little Paws, Big Hearts Peke Rescue Foster Care

Name: Tanja
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Pekingese
Age: Approximately 7 years
Location: Charlotte, NC

 

Vet/Medical Info: Tanja was last seen in Dec. of 2008 so she needs all vaccinations. She is spayed and was never tested there for heartworm because they said it is rarely seen in that part of the US and so they don't test on a regular basis.

Owner Info: Tanja's owner lost her job early this year and due to rough financial times, they are struggling to get back on their feet with their two children. She would like to provide Tanja a home where she will receive more attention and love. Tanja was rescued from a puppy mill. Tanja has never shown aggression but she does growl while eating, possibly because she is blind and does not know what sounds are around her. At two and half years old she lost both of her eyes, they fell out one at a time but were both unsalvageable, she had both of them completely removed. They have moved house three times since she lost her vision and she has always adapted very easily to new surroundings. She is an inside dog, confined to one area of the house. She is housebroken but not leash trained. She is great with people and children of all ages, other dogs, cats and small animals. Tanja is the happiest dog her owner has ever seen, even after losing her sight her tail wags all the time and she's always looking to play.

Scooter - Adopted

Name: Scooter
Sex: Male (possibly not altered)
Breed: Black Labrador Mix (possibly Rottweiler)
Age: 8 years approximately
Location: Carlisle, PA

 

Vet/Medical Info: We have been unable to verify medical information for Scooter, family is not sure which vet he has been taken to.

Owner Info: Scooter's owner recently passed away and family members are now trying to find a new home for him. He had been with his owner since he was a puppy. Scooter is microchipped, he's an indoor dog with the run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. Scooter is a shy boy, he is good with adults but hasn't really been around many children. He is good with cats and small animals. Once he gets to know someone he is a very loving dog. He has white eyes, the family think his visual impairment may be because of cataracts. Scooter and his owner were best friends and Scooter misses him very much, they went everywhere with together. Scooter is still in the home by himself, they live an hour away and go every day to feed him and check the water, get him out, etc.  The landlord has given them some time to find Scooter a home but they only have until the end of next week. They have called everyone, many rescues, have been calling people since owner passed away on 12/22, no luck. His family would love to find Scooter a new home, he's loveable and would love a new place to live.

Boomer - Staying With Owner

Name: Boomer
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Walker Coonhound
Age: Unknown
Location: West Salem, OH

 

Vet/Medical Info: Boomer saw the vet 12/9/2011 and was dewormed. He has limited vision, his left eye doesn't constrict but the retinas are normal. Boomer was neutered on 1/16/12. At the same time he was tested for heartworm and given a distemper and rabies vaccination. The rabies was a 1 year shot and heartworm was negative.

Owner Info: Boomer was a stray that came into his current owners yard. He was very thin and had worms, they fed him and eventually brought him into the house. He is a good dog but they have one rescue and two large strays that they have kept already so they cannot keep him. They put posters in the local shelters and pet stores hoping an owner would call, two local rescue groups have been contacted to try to place him also. Boomer has been recently housebroken, he's doing really well and seems to walk well on a leash. It is hard to work on other commands with all the other dogs around, but they think he can learn if someone works with him. Boomer is good with people of all ages and good with other dogs. He has no aggression but is very intent on food - he grabs and attacks food even after being fed regularly for about a month now. This may take longer to overcome. They had a houseful of company over the holidays, furniture was moved, people milling around and he did well with all the confusion. He does not like car rides though. He has started gaining some weight and muscle since his pictures were taken when they first got him. His coat has gotten softer and his general health seems good except he drinks a lot of water. Boomer has been checked by a vet, they said his pupils are dilated and will not constrict even in direct light. Feels he has some vision just not sure how much. Boomer is being taken back to the vet this week to get neutered, vaccinated and heartworm tested. They are willing to keep Boomer until he can be placed in a good home. He is very friendly and now loves attention. Boomer has figured out the pet door and has not tried to run away even when he got out of the fenced yard.