Rudy - Adopted

Name: Rudy

Age:11 years

Breed: Corgi Mix (possibly Pomeranian)

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Gettysburg, PA area

Vet Info: Rudy's neuter is confirmed.  He is up to date on his rabies, lepto, and distemper vaccines and is next due for his rabies vaccine on 11/26/14.  He is  due for his lepto vaccine on 3/28/14 and his distemper vaccine on 3/28/16.  His owner says he is heartworm negative.  Rudy weighs 18 pounds.  His owners write he is completely blind, deaf in his right ear, and has a slight heart murmur.

Owner Info: Rudy is an adorable fellow who has been blind for about four years due to cataracts.  His owners must find a home for Rudy by the 18th of this month (September) as the management of their building is no longer permitting the use of pet pads.  Rudy's owners adore him and don't want to give him up, but moving is not an option for them.  It's been difficult for them to take him out since he's been blind as the noise from the center of town scares and confuses him.  He does go out at night when things quiet down.  They write that he does adjust well to new situations! Rudy is not housebroken but is leash trained.  He's good with people of all ages, including children, but he does not like cats and can be aggressive towards other dogs only "in that he barks as if he's a big, bad dog.  He's never attacked any other dog. As our groomer told us, once we're gone, he gets along fine with the other animals".  Rudy has never bitten or snapped and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  Rudy's owners have made arrangements for him to stay at the groomer's boarding facility after 9/18, but it is not known how long he can stay there.

Mystery - Staying With Owner

Name: Mystery

Age: Estimated 4 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Chihuahua

Location: Salt Lake City area, UT

Vet Info: Mystery is confirmed spayed.  She is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested.  She weighs 13 pounds.

Owner Info: Mystery is a beautiful and friendly little girl who is need of a new home!  Mystery was found wandering in one of the complexes about two months ago, and her owner took her in.  Her owner would love to keep her, but she is only allowed to have two dogs, and little Mystery is the third.  Mystery needs to find a new home as soon as possible. Mystery is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken but not leash trained.  She is good with women and has not been around men much, but her owner writes, "she seems ok with men neighbors when we are outside".  Smaller children may frighten her.  Mystery gets along with other dogs.  She gets annoyed when the other two dogs are playing and growling and she is trying to sleep, so she will bark at them, but she has never bitten or snapped and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  Her owner notes that she can see bright/white objects and is a little overweight, but other than that, she is healthy! Her owner writes, "she is so cute she comes running to the door wagging her tail along with the other two".  She also tells us that Mystery likes to sleep in her bed!  

Radar - Adopted

Name: Radar

Age: 6 years

Breed: Hound / Australian Shepherd Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Pittsburgh area, PA

Vet Info: Radar is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He is heartworm negative.  Radar weighs 40 pounds.

Owner Info: Radar is a very handsome and sweet boy who was rescued from a rural kill shelter by a smaller sized rescue.  They have been unable to find a foster home for sweet Rader and he has been in a kennel/doggie daycare center since his rescue.  They would love for Radar to be able to come out of boarding and find other rescue or adoption!  Radar has been diagnosed with SARDS and is mostly blind, but is otherwise healthy.  He is housetrained but since he drinks a lot (due to SARDS), he has to go out often.  Radar is an indoor dog and is housebroken and leash trained.  He knows "sit" and "hug" and loves to cuddle!  Radar is good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs.  He does have a tendency to want to mount other dogs, but if he's watched, he is OK with them.  Radar is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  Radar gets around well and will follow your voice and come right to you when called.  His rescue writes, "Radar is a real sweetheart and we really hope to find him a great foster home (or permanent home :) with someone that is familiar with blind dogs".  

Update 11/23/13: Radar is still looking for his forever home!

Bella - Adopted

Name: Bella

Age: Estimated 5 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Siberian Husky

Location: Fort Knox, KY area

Vet Info: Bella is confirmed spayed. Bella is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested.  She weighs about 65 - 70 pounds.  Her owner says Bella had glaucoma in one eye and that eye was removed, and not long after that, she had to have her second eye removed.

Owner Info: Bella is a gorgeous girl whose owner took her in after her brother was unable to keep her.  She's had Bella for over a year, and because of her work schedule and her other dogs, she's realized she's taken on more than she can handle as she's unable to give Bella the care and attention that she needs.  She writes, "I don't want to just take her somewhere, I want to see that she is taken care of. It breaks my heart to do so but it is in the long run what is best for her! She is a sweetheart! Very loving and affectionate."  Bella is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard.  She is not housebroken but is leashed trained.  She knows sit, shake, and will jump on you for hugs when you tell her UP!  Bella is good with people of all ages and female dogs, but her owner writes that, "I was trying to get her used to my inside dogs so I took them out on a leash my poodle growled at her and she snapped him on the back. I am sure she was just startled by him and didn't mean too."    We asked for more information, and Bella's owner wrote, "The poodle was male and not neutered .  She tried to bite at him because she was not used to him. I am new at this trying to adjust everyone so i didn't really know how to go about it until i read up on it."  Bella is fine with her owner's bichon and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. Bella's owner says Bella adapts well to new situations.  "She has adjusted fine with coming to my home. We put in an underground fence and she has never left it. She hears the beep from the collar and backs up. She is a very independent dog, easy going, lovable, and stays close to the house. She does not venture out. She does dig some but like I told my husband, "A digging dog ,is a happy dog." At least that's what the dog whisper said. :)" 

Update 9/15/13: We've just found out that sweet Bella has not found a new home, she has been taken to the shelter:(

Here is her shelter information:

Meet Bella. She is a pretty special girl. She is a 5 year old Husky who was born blind. Her people surrendered her to the shelter because their smaller dogs didn't like her. She is super sweet and playful and gets around extremely well with just her nose and her ears. She is really an amazing dog. It was so sad to see her end up in the shelter.

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Please contact:

Meade County Animal Shelter

516 Hillcrest Drive
Next to the Meade Co Courthouse

Brandenburg, KY 40108 US  

Chester - Adopted

Name: Chester

Age: 8 years

Breed: Labrador/German Shepherd Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Near Lexington, KY

Vet Info: Chester is up to date on his rabies, distemper and bordatella. He is heartworm negative. He has been neutered. He was too thin when the vet first saw him but reportedly has gained some weight. He is definitely blind. His teeth are worn.

Owner Info: Chester was about to be euthanized when a rescue group took him in. They have had him for months and no one is interested in him. He is living in a kennel. He is about 60 pounds. He is housetrained and leashtrained. He is good with people of all ages but must be an only pet. He growls at other dogs because he is afraid of them. The rescue says: Chester deserves a chance at life. Just because he cannot see does not mean he will not make someone an awesome pet. The kennel says: He is a good boy!

Update 11/26/13: Chester is doing much better around other dogs!  The kennel says that now Chester only growls at other dogs if they growl at him.  But Chester doesn't want to spend his life in a kennel.  He wants a forever home!

Update 4/12/14: The OS team heard from the rescue today that has Chester and they wrote: He is doing good - he has lived at the kennel now for over a year which is so sad. But he is no longer afraid of other dogs. And he still needs a home! A year in a kennel! :( Chester really does need a home! 

Update 6/15/14: This dog continues to live in a kennel! For over a year! He is a beautiful boy and needs to be living in a home! He likes both cats and dogs now! Please share his information!

Update 8/26/2014: Poor Chester! A family with two little girls came to see him twice. He loved the girls and they loved him. But the parents were worried he could not go up and down their steps (they didn't bring him to their house to try) and that he might shed, so Chester continues to live in the kennel and continues to wait for a real home. Poor Chester! Please share his information!

Here is some additional information on Chester from the rescue group that has Chester right now (and remember that Chester is living in a kennel and has been living in a kennel for over a year):

A little more background: Chester was a stray and in the shelter on the euth list. At that time, he would just get upset when another dog would touch him because he could not see them - not sure if his blindness was new at that time.

Currently: The kennel says now he has been going in the play yard with the other dogs and likes the cat - no aggression in a long time. They say he is very sweet. I think he just knows his way around there now; he knows how to go to get in and out. I think once he gets used to where he is (like when he gets a new home) he would be fine. He has never attacked anyone or another dog; he used to give a growl when they touched him. Now he has done very well with the other dogs at the kennel. And with the cat they have there. He is a sweetheart! 

Angel - In Memory

Name: Angel

Age: 13 years

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Yorkie

Location: San Diego area, CA

Vet Info: Vet saw Angel one time on August 15, 2013 for an exam. She has a heart condition and is on lasix. She has no teeth. The vet did not give any shots or test for heartworm. Angel is not spayed.

Owner Info: Angel is 13 years old and was turned into a shelter when she was sick. Her current owner took her home and has been taking care of her. She has impaired vision and an enlarged heart. She is on medication for her heart condition. She is a Yorkie and weighs 5.5 pounds. She is not spayed. Angel is an indoor dog with the run of the house. She is housetrained and leashtrained. She is good with adults and with other dogs and cats. She has not been aggressive to anyone at all. Her current owner wrote: "She is an adorable little girl who would make a great companion for anyone who wants a quiet and gentle friend. She is very quiet and good and she is beautiful too, missing all of her teeth."

Chopper - Adopted

Name: Chopper (nickname Bear)

Age: 8 - 10 years

Breed: Black Labrador

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Annapolis, MD area

Vet Info: Chopper is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He is next due for rabies and distemper vaccines in 2016.  He did have a heartworm test in 2012, however they were unable to find the results in the computer.  Owner notes he is heartworm negative.  Chopper weighs 78 pounds. 

Owner Info: Chopper is a very handsome boy who is in need of a new home.  Chopper has Retinal Atrophy and is 100% blind.  Unfortunately, Chopper's dad is unable to keep him as he is out of the house 10 - 12 hours a day, sometimes 15, and Chopper is unhappy being alone so much.  His owner is also in the process of moving.  He is hoping that Chopper will find a new home or rescue who is better able to meet his needs. His owner writes, "my vet has recommended that I place Chopper in a new home for his well being".   He has been unable to place Chopper with friends or family, and Chopper is now staying with his dad until other placement is found.  Chopper is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Chopper is a smart fellow who knows sit, paw, lay down, come, and stay!  He's good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs, however his owner writes that he has issues with alpha dogs.  "Typically alpha males tend to mount other dogs to get them to submit to them and Chopper doesn't like that at all.  My friends have an alpha yellow lab that kept trying to Chopper submit that way and they didn't get along at all."  His owner writes, "Chopper is a wonderful, happy, very sweet dog that if could keep him I would never part with him. he is not a high maintenance dog and everyone that has ever met has fallen in love with him. I could go on for hours about what a special dog Chopper is but suffice it to say that it is the hardest decision I've ever had to make in my life but I need to do what is best for him.

Please Note: Chopper's owner just found out he has until September 14th to find Chopper a new home as his dad will be gone for almost three weeks.  They are working on finding other placement for Chopper, but may not have any luck.  Boarding is not a possibility.   

Update 9/8/13: Chopper's dad has been unable to find him any place to go, and may have to bring him to Animal Control by the end of the week.

Update 9/13/13: Chopper's owner has found him a temporary place to stay, but he is not sure how long Chopper will be able to stay there.  Chopper is still in urgent need!

Update 10/7:  The family that is currently fostering Chopper will house for about one more week then after that I will have to take him  to Animal Control and they are now saying that he will most likely be put to sleep shortly after his arrival because of his condition.  I also know that he won't do well in a kennel environment because he will be too scared to be in a confined area like that.  If there is anything you can do for Chopper that would be wonderful.  Please let me know if there is anything that could be done to save him, thank you.