No Name GSD Mix Puppy - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: No Name Yet

Sex: Male (not altered)

Age: 9 weeks

Breed: German Shepherd Mix

Location: North Carolina

Vet Info: The puppy was given a couple of medications (one for pain, one antibiotic) and removal of the eye was recommended ASAP. 

Owner Info: The current owner saved this puppy from a person who was going to have him euthanized.  He is 9 weeks old and weighs 5 pounds.  The current owner took him to get his eye checked and was told that his eye needs to be removed.  She thinks he has a cataract.  Otherwise, he is healthy and happy.  She said that she is working with him on housetraining and crate training and "he is doing great!"

April - In Memory

Name: April

Sex: Female (altered per owner)

Breed: Chi Mix

Age: 8 years old (estimated)

Location: Southeastern NJ

Vet Info: April received her distemper and rabies vaccines on 7/9/12, and is next due 7/9/2013. Most recent vet paperwork from September indicates "corneal edema left", "lens luxation right", and "glaucoma OU". April has not had recent heartworm testing. April weighs 10 pounds. Update:  According to owner, April is now spayed, microchipped, and is heartworm negative! 

Owner Info: Sweet April and her daughter were on their way to a shelter because their owner's husband was ill and they couldn't take care of them anymore. Instead, they were dropped off at a rescuer's house. The rescue believes that April's needs would be better met with another rescue as they are not equipped for a blind dog.  They have five children there (ages 4 to 19), with friends constantly in and out, and feel this is too much action for April.  April is a wonderfully sweet girl who is housebroken but does not appear to be leash trained.  April is good with both men and women, and other dogs and cats. She is somewhat fearful, so they believe she may do best without younger children, but she has never bitten or snapped. The only time she has ever shown aggression is towards her own daughter - her daughter is very bossy! April has gotten the layout of her new home very quickly. She has her favorite spots and knows where the water is, etc.. She doesn't go out the dog door, but if she's put outside, she knows where to go off the deck to potty and come back to the door and wait.  Other than her eyes, April seems very healthy!  April is a very sweet and loving girl. She LOVES to sleep on the couch under the blankets. She's crated when they are not home and she is fine with that.

                  

Keller - At Shelter

Name: Keller

Sex: Male (not altered)

Age: Unknown, possibly adult
Breed: Unknown, caretaker believes he looks like former BDRA dog, Vlad, a German Shepherd mix.  She says he's a "reddish" color. Picture of Vlad attached.
Location: Tulsa, OK area

Vet info: No vet info, but Keller's caretaker believes he weighs about 50 pounds. A local organization has offered to pay for his neuter if Keller finds rescue. 

Owner Info: Keller was found in the street a few months ago, he was dehydrated and emaciated and had a mangled foot. His caretaker has done her best to nurse him back to health, but he lives outside and has no real shelter. She does have a barn that he goes in, but there are holes in the roof.  She has contacted local organizations, and has been advised to bring Keller to the shelter, but she is hoping for rescue or adoption.  She does not know if he is housebroken or leash-trained.  Keller is good with women and with her female dogs, but she has never seen him with a male dog.  He once growled and snapped at a man who had him cornered and was petting him aggressively.  He has never growled or snapped at her.  She believes Keller may have glaucoma and says that his eyeballs appear enlarged and milky.  She does not feel that Keller would be good around children.      

        

Max - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Max
Sex: Male (altered)
Age: 2-3 years
Breed: Schnauzer
Location: Tennessee

Vet Info:  Max is a 19 pound Schnauzer who is up to date on his shots. He is HW negative and he has been neutered.

Owner Info:  Max was rescued from a clinic where  his breeder took him to euthanized.  He was bred for his rare liver color and is suspected to have been born blind.  IN his temporary home, he is an indoor dog with the run of the house.  He is housebroken and leash trained. He knows "come," "sit," and "stay."  He is good with adults and other dogs. He has shown no signs of aggression.  He is described as "sweet, smart and playful."  

Molly - In Foster Care

Name: Molly
Sex: Female (altered)
Age: 11 years
Breed: Springer Spaniel
Location: Tidewater Area in Virginia

Vet Info:  Molly is up to date on all shots.  She weighs 36 pounds and is spayed. She is blind due to a stroke. She also has seizures (rarely) that are "stress-induced" and so takes a valium prior to stressful situations, like going to the vet.  Otherwise, Molly is in good health!

Owner Info:  The owner wrote: "We have a very sweet, small, purebred Springer Spaniel that we need to find a home.  Her name is Molly.  We have had her since she was 6 months old and she is the first and only dog we have had since we got married.  Molly is in perfect health (vet certified) outside of being 100% blind. The blindness has increased her awareness and she can find people, food and the door. However if you're not around when she needs you and she is in the house, she will “go” on the floor.  For that reason, that has left Molly in our garage during the day for 8 hours when we are at work and also at night.  I hate that.  She is in good health but her quality of life, in my opinion, is terrible.  She is up to date on all shots.  We have our second child due this month and honestly I’m not sure we are going to be able to keep her if I can't find an alternative." 

Other info on Molly from the owner:  Molly doesn't like dog parks but doesn't mind being around other dogs. She is good with people of all ages.  She follows the commands to "sit" and "stay."  She is leashtrained and also is housetrained if someone is in the house to watch her signals and know that she needs to go out.

Cy - Adopted and Teddy - In BDRA Foster Care

Names: Cy and Teddy
Sex: Males (not altered)
Ages: Five weeks (Born 12/4/12)
Breed: Scottish Terriers
Location: Approximately an hour south of Harrisburg, PA

Vet Info: Pups were seen on 12/11, both with swollen eyes and discharge.  Owner stated they were born in the mud outside.  One pup had an abscessed right eye which was "pretty much blown" and an open wound around the eye socket.  He was put on antibiotics, vitamins, and a saline wash.  Owner has not been in for a recheck.  They weigh about one pound.

Owner Info: Cy (first photo) and Teddy (second photo) are very sweet pups who were born outside and according to their owner, got an eye infection. She has taken them to the vet and given them antibiotics, vitamins and washed their eyes with saline. Unfortunately, one puppy (Teddy) lost both eyes and is completely blind, and Cy lost one eye completely but can see out of the other eye. Teddy is very dependent on his brother and she feels it would be nice to place them together, however they can be separated.  She has started them on dog food but is still needing to feed them by bottle all night every couple of hours.  Teddy doesn't move around much and has trouble finding his food, and will cry.  He will eat if placed right over the food, but only for a few minutes, although he seems to be doing better lately. Teddy is very sweet and cuddly and Cy is more outgoing and independent and acts more like a "normal" puppy.  She has had no luck finding them homes because people don't look beyond their eyes.  The pups will have their first set of shots at six weeks.  She loves them very much and desperately wants what's best for the pups.  She is hoping they will find a home where people know how to work with blind dogs.      

UPDATE 1/18/2013: Cy has found a home!!! Teddy has had his first vaccination and is ready to find his forever home - can you help this adorable boy?               

Lieben - Staying With Owner

Name: Lieben

Breed: German Shepherd

Age: 13 years old

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Approximately an hour NW of Philadelphia, PA

Vet Info:  Lieben is confirmed spayed.  Lieben had her three year rabies vaccine on 5/18/12, and her three year distemper vaccine on 3/30/2011.  Her bordetella vaccine was given on 5/8/12.  Lieben tested heartworm negative in 2011, but they have no record of selling her owners heartworm preventative.  Lieben weighs 86 pounds.

Owner Info: Lieben is an older German Shepherd who has gone blind within the past few weeks.  She has been diagnosed with glaucoma.  Due to their health and financial issues, her owners are unable to keep her and are finding her blindness difficult for them to manage.  Lieben does OK manuevering in the bedroom, but has difficulty with stairs.  She also pulls on the leash.  They also can't afford her medication, so are giving her Visine.  They have asked neighbors and friends, but have not found a home for her, and people are telling them to put her down.  She is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Lieben knows "sit", "stay", and "come."  Lieben is a gentle girl, and is good with both dogs and cats.  She currently lives with a cat.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  Other than her blindness, they say she is in good health.  Her owners want us to know that she's a very good girl!  She loves to have her belly scratched and loves to eat spaghetti.   

Update 2/14/2013: Woody's Place German Shepherd Sanctuary is working with her owners to enable her to stay in her home and receive the medical care she needs. If you would like to make a donation towards Lieben's expensive eye medication please visit their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/#!/woodysplacesgss?fref=ts