Spirit - Outcome Unknown

Name: Spirit

Age: 8-10 years

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Chow or Chow Mix

Location: South Carolina

Vet Info: Not available - this dog was a stray and the current owner can't afford to take her to the vet. 

Owner Info: The current owner wrote: "I picked up this poor baby from the side of the road last Saturday night after almost being hit by car and she was dragging a chain. I noticed she seemed hard of hearing, if not almost deaf. After a few days of being in a makeshift shelter in my yard, I brought her inside as the temperature was going to be in teens.I realized she was mostly blind when she had a lot of trouble going up porch steps the first time (now she is pretty good on them). I can't keep her as she doesn't seem cat friendly, and I have rescued cats inside and feral cats outside that have claimed me as home. She is in a 12 ft hallway now since that's the only place she can safely be in my cluttered home." Spirit weighs about 40 pounds. She is not spayed. She is housetrained but not leash trained. The current owner does not know how she would be with other dogs. Spirit does run into things in the house. The current owner wrote: "Spirit is a sweet dog and deserves to be pampered for the rest of her life after being on a chain and outside probably for all of her past life."

No Name Puppy - In Foster Care

Name: No Name

Age: Approximately 9 weeks

Sex: Female (not altered)

Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd?

Location: Denton, TX

Vet Info: As per her caregiver she weighs about 2.2 lbs, has been dewormed and had her first dappv shot.

Owner Info: One of my previous employees at the animal hospital saved this little baby. She was left at her home when she was only a few weeks old. She nursed her back to health but couldn't keep her.  She's about 9 weeks old, a mini-Aussie we believe. She had such a terrible upper respiratory infection when she was first found that her nose was almost
completely ulcerated away. It has healed but will never look completely normal. She is active and playful and doing well, but she has juvenile cataracts and is mostly blind.  

Lucky - In Memory

Name: Lucky

Age: Estimated 4 years

Breed: Unknown

Sex: Female (altered as per caregiver, not yet confirmed)

Location: York, SC

Vet Info: Not vet information available at this time.

Owner Info: An elderly woman who is in and out of the hospital and needs to rehome several dogs.  One is a female named Lucky, "a big breed dog who is blind and diabetic and a senior".  Lucky is currently being cared for by a wonderful woman who is looking after the dogs in the elderly lady's home.  We're told Lucky is very sweet and loving, good with people of all ages, and good with other cats and dogs.  She's housetrained, but does need pee pads at night due to being on a diuretic for her diabetes.  

Update 3/10/15: Lucky is home now but her owner feels that Lucky needs to have a new home.  Her owner broke her neck twice and had knee replacement so she feels she is not in the best position to give Lucky the care she needs.  Lucky is getting her insulin and pills but a new, caring home would be greatly appreciated.​

Update 9/11/15: We've heard from the woman caring for Lucky, and Lucky is in urgent need!
Lucky's caregiver has several health issues and is not able to meet Lucky's needs.  She loves Lucky but feels that the insulin injections and daily needs for Lucky are more than she can handle.  She said Lucky is a very sweet dog and deserves better than what she is getting now.

Update 10/3/15:  Lucky's owner is in desperate need to find Lucky a new home or rescue.  She is physically not able to care for Lucky and cannot afford her medication.  Her owner writes, "I am physically unable to give her the right care she needs, I have had a broken neck in the last year and have no help and cannot afford her medication and vet visits." Lucky is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.   Lucky is a friendly and sweet girl and is good with people of all ages, and other dogs and cats.  She currently lives with other dogs and cats.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped.  Lucky is nervous during thunderstorms and loves to be in a lap until they go away!  Lucky has diabetes, and is on insulin daily.  Her owner also tells us Lucky is blind in both eyes (both eyes are white), but she doesn't know the cause.  Lucky's owner wants us to know, "She is sweet and loving dog."

Osa

Name: Osa

Age: 12 years

Breed: Beagle / Hound

Sex: Female (not spayed)

Location: Fort Worth, TX area

Vet Info: Osa is not spayed.  Her rescue writes that the shelter gave her vaccines.  Osa is heartworm positive and has been diagnosed with glaucoma.  She'll need eye drops long term.  She is also anemic and is currently on doxycycline.  If future bloodwork is good, she will begin hw treatment.   If we do have a place for her, they will still pay for heartworm treatment and medical care (within reason) at their vet!  Osa weighs 27 pounds but is underweight.  

Owner Info: Osa is a beautiful girl who was pulled from a shelter by a rescue.  She is 12 years old, emaciated, and blind, and was on the euth list at the shelter.   They are hoping we'll have a place for this beautiful girl! Osa is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Osa is a smart girl and knows Sit, Come, and Lay Down!  She is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats.  She is not possessive of treats, toys, or food and has not shown any aggression.  In the two days she's been with the rescue, they tell us she has the house mapped out and is very well behaved! Please read their heartfelt email from 1/6: Well we are a rescue too. lately my heart has been into saving the seniors I have saved 6 in the last month. the problem I am having with one I just pulled her yesterday. she is 12 years old and blind. I have had bloodwork done and she is very anemic and they have her on doxycycline and she has glaucoma in both eyes and is now on eye meds for that. she is also hw positive and not spayed . her owner did not take care of her and she is emaciated and weighs 27 pounds. I am having to board her and I would love to find her a sanctuary to go to...please help me help her.

Rocco - In Memory

Name: Rocco

Age: 7 years

Breed: Min Pin

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Vineland, NJ area

Vet Info: Rocco is confirmed ​neutered.  He is ​up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative per owner, but this has not yet been confirmed.   Rocco is diabetic and his owner writes he is partially blind.  He weighs 7 pounds.

Owner Info:  Rocco is an adorable little min pin whose owner has been diagnosed with cancer and is unable to care for him.  He is currently staying with her mother but may not be able to stay there for long.  Rocco's owner writes, " Rocco deserves the love and care we have given to him over the years which right now I am unable to provide." Rocco is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats.  Rocco is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.   Rocco's owner wants us to know that all he needs is love and attention!  

Baby - Adopted

Name: Baby

Age: 7 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Shepherd Mix

Location: San Antonio, TX

Vet Info: Baby is confirmed spayed.  She is up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative.  Her next 4dx test is due in October.  Baby is diabetic and requires insulin.  She weighs about 54 pounds.  

Owner Info: Baby is a beautiful shepherd mix whose owner passed away at the end of December, leaving 5 dogs behind.  His daughter is doing her best to find homes for all of the dogs.  She is desperate to find Baby rescue or a new home before she has to return to Atlanta on January 11th.  Baby's caregiver writes that Baby's diabetes has progressed but she is trying to better manage the diabetes while she is there.  Her caregiver also writes that the vet said although Baby's cataracts are significant, "she does still have some sight".   Baby's caregiver has tried numerous shelters, but "no one is willing to take in a sick dog".  Baby is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is not housebroken or leash trained.  She is good with both men and women and male and female dogs.  Baby is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression.  Baby is a very sweet and well-behaved girl!  Her caregiver writes that, "She bumps into things at my dad's house, but she is still very sweet. It doesn't seem to have changed her temperament....  Barks at strangers outside, but once they are in the same house as her she doesn't bark, and goes to lay in her bed."

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Chip

Name: Chip

Age: Approximately 7 months

Sex: Male​ (altered)

Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog

Location: Florida
 

Vet Info: Chip is confirmed neutered, has not yet had a rabies vaccine and is on heartworm preventative. His rescue notes that he is a healthy puppy!

Owner Info: Chip is a beautiful mostly blind and deaf Catahoula Leopard Dog who is about 7 months old.  Chip and his brother were taken in by a rescue in Florida because the owner threatened to shoot them due to their disabilities. Chip is reported to be good with adults and teenagers as well as other dogs. Chip is leash trained and working on being housebroken. Chip would do best with someone who has experience with a visually impaired dog. Chip is currently with a rescue that said “Chip came to us with his brother Dale after the owner/breeder threatened to shoot them due to their disabilities. We feel that Chip would benefit by being with a group with more experience with blind and deaf dogs”. Chip is reported to be good with men, women, teenagers, as well as male and female dogs. He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression.​