Bozley - In Foster Care

Name: Bozley

Age: 9 years

Breed: Cairn Terrier

Sex: Male (neutered per owner, not confirmed)

Location: Asheville, NC

Vet Info: Bozley is neutered and up to date on vaccines per his owners, but this has not been confirmed.  Bozley weighs 20 pounds.

Owner Info: Bozley owner's wife has a health issue which has worsened in the past couple of years.  They have had to move into an apartment but were not able to bring Bozley. They are now facing financial and health difficulties and are unable to care for Bozley.  They are hoping sweet Bozley can find rescue very soon!  They have tried friends and family members but have not yet had any luck in finding Bozley a new home.  They have had Bozley since he was a puppy. Bozley is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He even knows the commands sit, stay, and beg!  Bozley is good with people of all ages and other dogs and cats, and lives with two cats now.  He is not possessive with toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression to other pets, but "he has killed rodents and snakes". Bozley's owners describe him as completely blind, and said "that he just woke up one day and couldn't see".  They say he hasn't had any other issues regarding his health, but he seems to be allergic to fleas.   They say Bozley is a wonderful dog!

Rosie - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Rosie

Age: Estimated 5 1/2 months

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Rottweiler

Location: Marietta, GA area

Vet Info: Rosie received a one-year rabies vaccine on 4/1/14 and is next due 4/1/15.  She received the DHPP vaccine on 4/1/14 and will receive a booster on 5/15/14.  She is not spayed.  Rosie weighs 40 pounds.

Owner Info: Rosie is a beautiful puppy who was saved from the shelter by another rescue before she was euthanized.  They are hoping for BDRA placement because she needs an owner or foster with blind dog experience.  They want the best for Rosie!  She is currently in a short term foster home while she is brought back to good health.  Rosie is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is not housebroken but is leash trained.  She's good with people of all ages, both male and female dogs and cats!  She currently lives with dogs and cats now.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped. Rosie appears to be partially blind.  Her eyes look normal, but one is slightly cockeyed.  They write that Rosie has an excellent temperament, and is very docile. She's a happy, healthy puppy!  

Fluffy - Adopted

Name: Fluffy

Age: 6 years

Breed: Australian Shepherd / Blue Heeler Mix

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Taos, NM

Vet Info: Fluffy is confirmed spayed. She received a one year rabies vaccine today (4/15/14) and also received the distemper vaccine. She'll get a booster in 3 weeks. Fluffy is heartworm negative. She weighs 40 - 50 pounds.

Owner Info: Fluffy's owner is a single mother with two children. Last year, Fluffy developed cataracts (she has cloudy eyes) and went blind, and now she is nervous around the children and growls at her owner's one-year-old son when he tries to pet her, although her owner says she is still in good spirits! They're also moving to Florida by the end of May and aren't able to take Fluffy with them. Her owner has tried Craigslist and asking around, but has not yet had any luck in finding Fluffy a new home. She found Fluffy on the side of the road when she was a puppy. Fluffy is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained. Fluffy knows the commands sit and come! Fluffy is good with men, women, and cats (she lives with a cat), but has snapped at other dogs. Her owner wrote, "My mom's dog started to try to eat some of her food and they got into a fight but no skin was broke and Fluffy was defending herself mostly." Fluffy has also growled at her one-year-old son when he grabbed her tail, and her mom's dog who tried to eat her treat. Her owner says Fluffy is a very loyal dog! 

Sue and Annie - Bonded Pair - In Foster Care

Name: Sue and Annie

Breed: Border Collies

Age: Estimated 1 year

Sex: Females (likely not altered)

Location: West of St. Louis, MO

Vet Info: No information available.

Owner Info: A good Samaritan found two Border Collies dumped near her home.

She is doing her best to reach out and find them rescue, and she has posted them on Craigslist. She tells us, "They are very sweet very special girls who have already captured my heart and it just kills me that I am unable to keep them.”

Craigslist ad: T​wo border collies have been dumped near my home. They look to be younger, around a year or so and are probably sisters. Sadly one of them is blind. Both girls are super sweet and are just really good dogs in general. I have already fallen in love with them but I cannot keep them and I really need to find a home for them asap. Aside from one being blind and both of them being severly underweight, they seem healthy. Most of the no kill shelters in my area are full and turned me down and I am desperately searching for fosters or a forever home. The blind one is very timid and frightened at first but after a day or so she really comes out of her shell and acts like a happy sweet puppy! I do not think she would do well in a shelter situation so I am trying everything I can to find a more ideal situation for her. I would like to keep them together if possible considering the blind one seems to depend on her sister but realize that might not be possible as I am quickly running out of options.

Update 4/20/2014: Here is an update on these sweet girls - they have had their shots!  They are still looking for a new home or rescue.

A wonderful organization has paid for the girls to get their shots and they are being boarded for two weeks at a very nice park that has agility and sheep herding along with ponds and plenty of fields to run in! We are still working to find homes and fosters and are discussing options to get them spayed!

Update 5/12/2014: The girls are doing great! Canine Country in Wentzville is boarding them for a few weeks while I continue to look for fosters. Rescues have paid for their shots, heartworm check and preventative medicine, along with a bed, toys, chews and frontline! They have settled in very well and are looking great! I usually visit them three times a week and they are just the sweetest!

Update 6/9/2014: The girls need to leave the boarding kennel by tonight! Please continue to share!

Memaw Pearl - Adopted

Name: Memaw Pearl

Breed: Shih Tsu

Age: Approximately 8 years, possibly older

Sex: Female (altered as per owner)

Location: North Little Rock, AR

Vet Info: Memaw Pearl has not yet been seen by a vet. Her owner says she is spayed but this cannot be verified. She weighs around 20 pounds. Her owner says Memaw Pearl has cataracts but seems to be in good health otherwise.

Owner Info: Memaw Pearl was recently found trying to climb out of a lake. She has been with her owner for less than a week. Memaw Pearl is an indoor dog with run of the house. She is house-broken and leash-trained. Her owner says she is good with men, women, and children, as well as male dogs and small animals. She has not shown any aggression towards anyone and her owner reports, “she has figured out the outside step quickly and uses her front paw to guide her way around the wall of my house.” Her owner also wants us to know she is very “sweet and loving.”

Chula - Adopted

Name: Chula

Age: 6 or 7 years

Breed: Whippet Mix

Sex: Female (altered as per owner)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Vet Info: Chula is spayed and up to date on vaccines, per her owner. She has not had a heartworm test. Chula weighs 17 pounds.

Owner Info: Chula lived with his owner until she died, and then went to the owner's daughter who lives in an apartment. She has been trying to rehome Chula for about a year. She describes Chula as "partially blind but so spunky and smart and active and a runner, and living in an apartment just isn't right for her." Chula is 6 or 7 years old and weighs 17 pounds. She is a Whippet mix and was originally adopted from a shelter. She has glaucoma in one eye and the other eye has "a dilated pupil at times." She is an indoor dog with the run of the house. She is housetrained and leash trained. She had obedience training at Petsmart. She is an outgoing girl and good with people of all ages and also good with cats, dogs and other small animals. The current owner wrote that "Chula is a great little dog all around and is very sweet."

Lil Bit - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Lil Bit

Age: 5-7 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Chihuahua

Location: Decatur, AL area

Vet Info: Lil Bit is confirmed spayed. She is not up to date on vaccines and has not had a heartworm test. Lil Bit weighs 6 pounds.

Owner Info: Lil Bit is an adorable chihuahua who was found running down the middle of a highway with cars dodging her, scared and confused. She was also malnourished and neglected. She was saved by a good samaritan, but she's unable to keep Lil Bit because she already has 5 dogs and 2 cats! She's hoping that Lil Bit can find rescue so she can have the home and attention she deserves. She has tried to find Lil Bit a home but has not yet had any success. Lil Bit has cataracts in both eyes and is partially blind. She's also missing some front bottom teeth but the rest of her teeth look good, and her caregiver says other than that, she's in good health. Lil Bit is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained. She is good with both men and women, but a home without younger children is recommended as younger children may be too rough and will frighten her. She is good with both male and female dogs. Lil Bit is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression. When asked if she adapts well to new surroundings, Lil Bit's caregiver writes, "She will after a little time. She is loving to every human being she meets. She adores to sit in your lap and be scratched or rubbed". And she adds that Lil Bit "loves to be petted and handled!"