Teddy - In Foster Care

Name: Teddy

Age: Estimated 4 years

Breed: Beagle

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Northeast AR

Vet Info: Teddy is confirmed neutered. He is up to date on vaccines and received one-year rabies, distemper, and parvo vaccines on 4/30/14. A fecal sample was also negative at that time. He is heartworm positive. Teddy weighs approximately 35 pounds.

Owner Info: Teddy is a very handsome fellow currently in a foster home through another rescue. He was originally saved from a kill shelter. The foster home has another dog that doesn't like Teddy, and they are unable to find a different foster home for him. Teddy has been in three different foster homes, but the first was not able to keep him, and the second and third both had dogs that didn't like him.  Teddy is completely blind. One eye has a cataract and the other has an ulcer, likely due to an untreated eye infection. The rescue has been told that Teddy's cataract can be fixed, and they're trying to raise funds for his surgery. Teddy is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He is good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs. Teddy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. The only time he's ever shown aggression is "after he was attacked by another dog and even then he only howled and snapped but did not go after the dog" (he did not bite or lunge at the dog).  His current foster says he adapts to new situations very well! She writes, "He adapted to my home almost immediately. I have been shocked at his ability to adapt!" 

Update 7/11/14: We've heard from Teddy's current rescue, and there is $1,000 in donations to be used specifically for Teddy's cataract surgery to a legitimate 501c3 rescue who is able to place him!  Teddy's current foster will also transport Teddy, so please do not let distance be a factor!

Porkchop - Adopted

Name: Porkchop

Age: 1 year   

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Chihuahua Doxie Mix?

Location: Southern Arizona

Vet Info: Porkchop is neutered and has had a one year rabies shot. 

Owner Info: Porkchop was taken in by a local rescue when he was just a puppy and has been with this rescue for 8 months. His vision issues became apparent as he got older, and he seems to see better at night. His eyes are reportedly healthy. He is 22 pounds. He is an outdoor dog during the day (in a crate inside at night) who is not yet housebroken or leash-trained. He is shy when he first meets someone but then warms up quickly and does quite well. He is a smart dog, and figures out things, like how to use a dog door, quickly. The rescue says that Porkchop is "a sweet dog and very easy to love!"

Update 11/18/14: Sadly, Porkchop has still not found a home. He is SO SWEET! We did see a dog a few weeks ago that looked like his twin. It is a corgi / dachshund mix. So perhaps you can change the breed on his listing or mentioned in the write-up about him that we feel he is part dachshund or Corgi. He's very muscular and strong. Even though his mother was a Chihuahua mix, you would not be able to tell it by his appearance.

Bella - Adopted

Name: Bella

Age: 7 years    

Sex: Female (altered)  

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Location: Southeastern Tennessee

Vet Info: Bella is spayed and up to date on her rabies. She has been blind since birth. She is in good health. She has been on HW preventative but the vet has no record of a HW test. The vet staff described Bella as "very healthy, sweet, smart, and gentle." 

Owner Info: Bella was surrendered to a Tennessee rescue group by a couple going through a divorce (who had her since she was 5 months old), and the rescue group has reached out to BDRA for assistance in finding a new home for Bella. She is 7 years old and weighs 35 pounds. She is housetrained and leash trained. She is an outgoing dog and she is good with people of all ages and also good with cats and dogs. The rescue wrote: "Bella is a sweet girl who loves everyone. She adapts well to her environment and her blindness does not curtail her ability to live a good life." 

Brutus - In Foster Care

Name: Brutus

Age: Estimated 18 months

Breed: Boxer

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Alexandria, VA area

Vet Info: Brutus is confirmed ​neutered.  He received one year Da2pp and rabies vaccines on 2/7/14, and the bordetella intranasal vaccine on 11/1/13.  He is heartworm, ehrlichia, and lyme negative.  He has been diagnosed with retinal atrophy.  They also note he had a seizure in April, 2013.  ​Brutus weighs 65 pounds.

Owner Info: Brutus's caregiver is in the military, and brought Brutus back from Korea (he was a stray in Korea) at the request of a friend. The friend no longer wants Brutus, and his caregiver is unable to keep him as they are moving across the country at the end of July. They are very much hoping for rescue for Brutus and are trying to avoid taking him to the pound! They have contacted several rescues and agencies but have had no luck so far. Brutus is mostly blind due to a cataract disorder he's had since he was young. He is an indoor dog who is crated, he is not housebroken but is leash trained. He knows the commands Sit, Heel, and Down! Brutus is an outgoing and friendly fellow, and is good with both men and women. Brutus has shown no aggression and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, but his caregiver writes that he is a curious dog and can be a bit overwhelming to smaller children or shy dogs. He currently lives with a cat and a dog. He has never bitten or snapped. His caregiver wants us to know that "he is an extremely fun loving and compassionate dog! He loves to snuggle and lay in laps. He is not at all aggressive! He just needs a little extra care and love." 

Cognac - Outcome unknown

Name: Cognac

Age: 14 years

Breed: Poodle

Sex: Male (not altered)
Location: Richmond, VA

Vet Info: Cognac is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested. He is not neutered. He weighs approximately 40 pounds.

Owner Info: Cognac is a very sweet and handsome poodle whose owner has a sciatic nerve problem and is unable to give him the care and attention he needs. She is very much hoping for rescue! She adopted Cognac at the age of two and has had him for 12 years. She was told Cognac has cataracts, and he appears completely blind. He also has minimal hearing. Other than that, she writes that he's been healthy since she's had him. Cognac is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. His owner says that he's a pretty quiet fellow, and very lovable! He is good with people of all ages and male dogs. He has never been with female dogs or cats and he has a closed fence so there's no contact with other animals. Cognac is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression. He likes people and likes to play and she tells us he has a good disposition! His owner would also like to donate his food if we are able to find a place for him.

Jacob - Staying With Owner

Name: Jacob
Age: 1 year
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: American Bulldog
Location: Northwestern Pennsylvania

Vet Info: Jacob is confirmed neutered and weighs around 60 pounds. He is deaf and blind in one eye. He is current with all vaccinations and microchipped. There were no cataracts and he is otherwise healthy.

Owner Info: DOB 3/23/2013. Jacob has been in his current rescue for about 4 months. He was rescued from a shelter. His caretaker writes, "We do not feel comfortable keeping him at our rescue since we already have a blind dog, an injured dog, and an aggressive dog on premises. We don't feel this is a safe situation for him to be in." Jacob is an indoor dog with run of the house, and is housebroken and leash-trained. He "graduated" from formal obedience trainng at PetSmart where he learned hand signals for basic commands and he knows 'sit' and 'down.' He is outgoing and gets along with men, women, and kids, as well as cats. He has never shown agrression toward anyone. He was placed in a home and recently returned; we do not know the reason. Jacob's caretaker writes, "Overall Jacob is a healthy, normal dog other then his eye and hearing."

Jacob has his own Facebook page too! Read more about him and see more pictures at  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jacobs-Tail/589174371167280

Bella - Adopted

Name: Bella

Age: 7 years

Sex: Female (not altered )

Breed: Terrier Mix

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Vet Info: No vet information yet.

Owner Info: Bella's current owner saw that she was posted on craigslist and adopted her, but her boyfriend is allergic to her. She has taken her to the vet and said Bella has been officially diagnosed with mild diabetes and will require insulin shots twice a day for the rest of her life. Other than being underweight, she is otherwise healthy and up to date on her shots now. The vet could not find a spay scar. Bella weighs 26 pounds and is 7 years old. She is housetrained and leash trained and good with people of all ages plus dogs and cats. While she is blind, her owner said it is hard to tell as she gets around so well. She wrote: She is very loving and grateful. I don't think she received much love in her previous life. She listens to command and is inquisitive. She is mellow. She gives happy kisses and wags her nub of a tail often. She is a sweet girl who needs a new home!