Emilio - Staying With Owner

Name: Emilio

Age: 5 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Chihuahua Mix

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Vet Info: Emilio is neutered and up to date on his shots.

Owner Info: Emilio is about five years old and weighs 22 pounds. His current owner found Emilio (he was a stray) and turned him into her local shelter because he had a chip. However, his owner never picked him up, so his current owner decided to bring him to her home. Emilio is an indoor dog who is housebroken and leashtrained. He is good with adults but can be aggressive toward other dogs. His current owner wrote: "He shows aggression towards my dogs. If they get close to him or try to play with him, he growls and snaps. He bit one of my dogs and broke the skin. I believe he has trouble with big dogs. At the shelter, there was another Chihuahua and Emilio wanted to play with him and he was not aggressive at all." She said the vet said that Emilio is completely blind although does not have cataracts. She said the vet commented that Emilio is very healthy and does have a low grade heart murmur. His current owner said that Emilio adjusts well to new places and is "a really good dog." 

Wendy - Staying With Owner

 

Name: Wendy

Age: Estimated 5 months

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Aussie Mix?

Location: Macon, GA

Vet Info: Wendy received a one year rabies vaccine on 6/4/14 and her first distemper/parvo booster. She was also dewormed. Wendy weighs 20 pounds but needs to gain weight.

Owner Info: Wendy is an adorable puppy who was found as a stray on a busy highway. She was taken in by a good samaritan who is very much hoping to find her rescue! Wendy is an indoor dog who is crated, she is housebroken and learned to walk on a leash in only a few days! And she already knows Sit! Wendy is a friendly little girl, and is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats. She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression. Wendy appears completely blind, and the good samaritan's vet felt her blindness was caused by trauma, possibly a car accident. Her good samaritan writes that Wendy is a "sweet, gentle and loving pup" and a "lovebug!"

Sapphire - In Memory

Name: Sapphire

Age: 6 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Yorkshire terrier

Location: Maryland, near Washington, DC

Vet Info: Sapphire is current with vaccines and is heartworm negative. She was diagnosed as having no vision in her left eye and slight peripheral vision in the right eye. Her vision issues are due to glaucoma. She was prescribed drops for both eyes in March. Sapphire weighs 15 pounds.

Owner Info: Sapphire is a Yorkshire terrier who has gone blind and is having a hard time adapting. She is an indoor dog with run of the house, housebroken and leash-trained. She has not had formal training but knows the commands, sit, down, and stay. She is bonded to her owner and mostly ignores the rest of the family. She has shown aggression toward other dogs and people, especially children. The owner writes, “she snapped at my young nephew (7years old) once and the snap resulted in a scratch on my nephew's nose.” Her owner says, "Our Yorkie began going blind over 3 months ago. She is now so visually impaired that our family is unable to provide her the requisite care she needs due to her impairment. We would rather see her rehomed with someone who can properly care for her in her current state than to have her put down". 

Sadie - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Sadie

Age: DOB 4/9/14

Breed: American Bulldog

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Georgia

Vet Info: Sadie weighs 6 pounds. She has not been vetted but her owners write she is healthy. 

Owner Info: Sadie's owners are breeders and Sadie was recently born in the litter. Sadie's owners write, "She is a beautiful and healthy female American bulldog. Nothing is wrong other than she is blind." She is not housebroken or leash trained, and gets along with everybody! She has never shown any aggression. Her owners tell us, "She is a young pup. She shows all her emotions with her tail. She is a happy little puppy and very beautiful. Just wanting to find a wonderful and caring home for her."  

Jack - In Foster Care

Name: Jack

Age: 5 ½ years

Breed: Cairn Terrier

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: San Diego, CA area

Vet Info: Jack is confirmed neutered.  He was given distemper, parvo and lepto vaccines on 5/1/14 and is next due for his rabies vaccine on 3/18/16.  Jack is diabetic and is currently on 11 units of insulin twice a day, but is due for blood work to determine if his insulin dosage needs to be changed.  Jack weighs 34 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 11/19/2008. Jack is a very sweet and handsome boy whose owner has just gone into assisted living that doesn't allow pets.  Her family is unable to keep Jack for more than two weeks.  Jack needs a new home or rescue very quickly!  They have reached out to every rescue and sanctuary they have found online, with no luck, and they write they are getting desperate!  He appears completely blind from cataracts. Jack's original owner got him from a breeder when he was 6 weeks old.  He is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Jack is good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs.  They tell us he gets along with everyone!  Jack is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  His current caregiver writes, "He is the sweetest, most loving dog I have ever met. I am not an "animal person", but I adore this guy. Unfortunately due to his medical conditions, my 4 children and a very jealous chihauhua, we cannot keep him ourselves...."   They are getting desperate, and are hoping to find a new home or rescue for Jack as soon as possible!  

Update 5/31/2014: We've heard from Jack's current caregiver, and unfortunately, he'll be euthanized if rescue or a new home isn't found within two weeks.  His insulin runs out in two weeks, and they are unable to afford his medical bills or the expensive lab work the vet requires to refill his insulin.  They've also sent us new photos.  Jack is precious!  

Wishbone - Adopted

Name: Wishbone

Age: 3 years approximately

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Australian Shepherd/Border Collie Mix

Location: Springfield, MO area

Vet Info: Wishbone weighs around 25 lbs. Wishbone has not seen a vet in the year he has been with his current owner. He is not current with vaccinations and has not had a heartworm test. He is completely blind in one eye and almost completely blind in the other.

Owner Info: Wishbone was taken in after his former owner moved away and left him. His current owner is afraid he will get hit by a car and also cannot afford to take him to a vet. He is an outdoor dog without restrictions but his owner says he is housebroken and leash-trained. He knows the commands no, sit, and come! The owner has three other dogs and Wishbone gets along fine with them. He has not been around cats. His owner says Wishbone is in good health and is a very happy dog!

ZZ - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: ZZ

Breed: Pomeranian

Age: 6 years old

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Charlotte, NC area

Vet Info: ZZ is neutered and up to date on vaccines. He is heartworm negative and on preventative. He weighs 11 pounds.

Owner Info: ZZ is a very handsome boy who was saved from a kill shelter by our very own Doris right before he was to be euthanized! She has worked with him and had him vetted, and now he's ready for a foster or home of his own! He is completely blind, likely due to age. Other than his blindness, he is in good health. ZZ is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He even knows the commands Come and Sit! He is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats. He is not possessive with treats, toys, or food, and has never bitten or snapped. He is a very sweet boy - just a love bug!