Baby - Adopted

Name: Baby

Age: Estimated 7 years

Breed: Dachshund Mix

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Dallas, TX area

Vet Info: Baby is confirmed spayed and up to date on vaccines.  She is next due for her rabies vaccine in September, 2015.  She has not had a recent heartworm test.  Baby weighs about 25 pounds.

Owner Info: Baby is a beautiful little girl whose owner feels she can't give her the life she needs.  She is a new mother to twins, and her husband is away most of the year.  They are also planning a move.  Her owner writes that Baby is a great dog, but needs attention that she just can't give anymore.   Baby is completely blind. Baby is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained, although her owner writes that she has been pottying in the house.  She thinks it's because Baby is not sure if she's inside or outside.  Baby is good with both men and women and both male and female dogs, and currently lives with two dogs.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten, snapped, or shown aggression.  Her owner is hoping Baby can have a second chance with a new family!  She writes, "She deserves a second chance at life, this time as a blind dog. If I had all the time and money in the world I could be that parent for her, but I can't."  She wants us to know that all Baby wants is to be loved on!  

Dozer - Staying With Owner

Name: Dozer

Age: 7 years

Breed: Collie Mix

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Vet Info: Dozer is not neutered and is not up to date on vaccines.  His owner writes that he is heartworm negative, but this has not been confirmed.  Dozer weighs about 40+ pounds.  His owner writes that he completely blind due to cataracts, and has been blind about three years.

Owner Info: Dozer is a very handsome fellow whose owner has to move due to circumstances beyond her control.  She writes that she is brokenhearted, but has lost all options and is unable to keep Dozer.  She has tried to find him a new home but has had no luck.  She writes that she is desperate and is running out of time, and does not want to have to take him to the humane society. Dozer is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He is a smart boy and knows many commands, including, Sit, Stay, Lay Down, Go To Your Room, Bang (play dead), and Paw.  He is good with men, women, and teenagers, and cats!   Dozer's owner writes that he is aggressive with other dogs, and gave more details. "Especially male dogs because there was an incident with another dog on several different occasions that attacked him and now he gets nervous around other dogs and immediately goes into defense mode (and possibly attacks) before the other dog has a chance too. He can do well around female dogs but he has an issue with humping."  She adds that he will snap or bite if an animal tries to lay near or on him, or goes near his food. Other than his blindness, his owner writes that he is very healthy.  He does have a bad flea allergy and also drinks a lot, but his owner writes he's been tested for diabetes and it came back negative.  She is really hoping Dozer can find a family who can spend a lot of time with him!  

Update 4/16/15: We've heard from Dozer's owner and she is moving in about a month.  She is very much hoping for rescue before then!

"I am moving around the middle/close to the end of may.  I will say around the 15th. And i am continuing to search for dozer a home until that day, if i am unsuccessful i will have to surrender him to the local humane society and im hoping it doesn't come to that. Hopefully a good home will come around for him."

Charlie - Adopted

Name: Charlie

Age: 11 months (estimated)

Breed: Lab/Boxer Mix

Sex: Male (not yet neutered)

Location: Orlando, FL

Vet Info: Charlie is not yet neutered but will be shortly.  He is up to date on vaccines.  Charlie was heartworm positive but has been treated.  He weighs around 40 - 50 pounds.  Charlie is currently on heartworm and flea preventatives. 

Owner Info: Charlie is a very handsome little fellow with a sad story.  He was found under an overpass at about four months old, malnourished and with severe burns on his back, neck, and in his left eye.  It was determined that the injuries were caused by some person or persons pouring a harsh chemical agent on him.  His left eye is completely blind due to the cornea damage.  Charlie is now doing very well but his rescuer has not yet been able to find him a home or rescue.  He's currently in boarding and her heart breaks for him that he doesn't have a home yet!  Charlie is an indoor dog confined to one area, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He is a smart boy and knows the commands sit, down, come, and jump!  Charlie is described as outgoing, and is good with people of all ages, and both male and female dogs.  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped. Other than his eye issue, Charlie's rescuer writes that he is a healthy energetic puppy and in good physical condition.  

Rorie - Staying With Owner

Name: Rorie

Age: 6 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Pomeranian mix

Location: Central Oklahoma

Vet Info: Rorie is confirmed spayed and up to date on vaccinations. She has not had a heartworm test. She started losing her vision last year and is now 100% blind. The vet’s office said they could not assign a cause for the blindness and her pupils are fixed and dilated. Rorie weighs 26 pounds.

Owner Info: Rorie is a sweet Pomeranian mix who has recently become blind and is having a hard time adjusting. Her owner feels she is not getting the attention that she needs because she and her fiancé travel a lot and she is now looking for a loving home for Rorie. Rorie’s was adopted from a local pet store when she was a puppy. Rorie's owner recently moved in with her fiancé and Rorie is now stumbling into furniture and off the back patio. Rorie is an indoor dog who is crated. If she is left alone and out of her crate, she will get frustrated and pee on the floor. Her owner writes, “she is very sweet and not at all aggressive, even after going blind.” Rorie is good with people of all ages as well as female dogs and cats. She knows commands, sit and stay but “doesn't always obey.” Rorie’s owner says that Rorie used to stay with a family member when she traveled but they have a pool in the back yard so she can’t stay there anymore and she is now boarded at the vet very often. She wants us to know that Rorie is a very sweet dog who loves to be loved on.

Xena - Staying With Owner

Name: Xena

Age: Approximately 1 1/2 years

Breed: Coonhound Mix?
Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Houston, TX

Vet Info:  Xena is confirmed spayed and up to date on vaccines.  She is next due for her rabies vaccine on 3/27/18.  She is heartworm negative.  Xena weighs about 52 pounds.

Owner Info:  Xena is a beautiful girl who was rescued from a shelter.  She was going to be euthanized due to her severe eye injury.  Her caregiver cannot afford to keep her, and also writes that she needs a larger yard and more exercise than he can give her.  He is very much hoping for a new home or rescue for sweet Xena.  Xena's owner gave us more info about her eye conditions:  "Xena was picked up by the city animal control with her left eye hanging out on a Friday. Due to the severity of her injury she was going to be euthanized. She seemed so sweet, I rescued her. I volunteer with a local rescue & raised money through them to have her eye removed, get her spayed & vaccinated. The vet thinks she have very limited vision in her 1 eye."  Other than that, he says Xena is very healthy. Xena is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken but not leash trained.  She knows the commands sit and stay!  Xena is described as outgoing, and she's good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs.  She currently lives with several other dogs. Xena is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  Her owner writes that when she's in a cage at Petsmart for an adoption event, she will sometimes bark at other dogs walking by, but "I do not think it is aggression, just fear of not knowing the dog. When relatives have come to visit & brought their dog(s), she welcomes them at home."  Her caregiver feels that she adapts well to new situations. Xena is a very sweet little girl!  Her caregiver wants us to know, "Xena is a sweetheart of a dog. She is very gentle & loving. She also loves to run and play with other dogs. I think she would do best in a home with a large fenced yard & other dogs to play with."

Boyboy - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Bandit (but called Boyboy)

Age: Estimated 4-7 years

Breed: Chihuahua

Sex: Male (altered per owner, not confirmed)

Location: Northeast South Carolina

Vet Info: Boyboy is neutered and up to date on vaccines per owner, but this has not been confirmed.  Boyboy weighs about 5 pounds.

Owner Info: Boyboy is an adorable little fellow who is in urgent need of a new home.  His owners are moving in with family this week and are unable to take him.  He will be taken to the shelter if rescue is not found. Boyboy was found as a stray in the freezing rain and they were never able to find his people.  He has been with his current owner for about a year.  His owner writes that he appears completely blind and walks into walls and furniture frequently, and his teeth are bad or missing.  She feels he is the product of some inbreeding and says, "He is not the cutest he is product of some inbreeding. His spine is curved outward and his teeth are mostly missing (still chews bones and hard food well) his hips are tiny for his frame. But no pain is apparent." Boyboy is an indoor dog who is crated, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He is good with people of all ages, with male and female dogs, and cats!  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.   Boyboy is a very sweet little fellow and his owner wants us to know he's very cuddly - a wonderful cuddle buddy!  She says he loves to curl up next to you when you're watching TV!

Gino - Adopted

Name: Gino

Age: 10 years

Breed: Welsh Terrier

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Jacksonville, FL area

Vet Info: Gino is confirmed neutered and up to dates on vaccines.  He is next due for a rabies vaccine on October 29, 2016.  He is heartworm negative.  Gino weighs about 13 - 14 pounds.  Gino's owner gave us more info about his eyes:  "Gino has had both eyes enucleated. He had cateracts in both eyes and was partially going blind. He chewed apart a steel kennel/cage and bent the wire and poked into one eye, that is when I had that one removed. The other the doctor said had a detached retina and was getting infected frequently and it was decided it would be better just to go ahead and remove that eye also."

Owner Info: Gino is a very handsome little boy who was rehomed from a friend dying of cancer.  Gino's current owner feels he has no quality of life with him as Gino suffers from separation anxiety and his owner works 8 to 10 hours every day, and some weekends.  Gino's owner writes, "the more he is alone, the worse he is getting".  Other rescues have told him that because of Gino's condition and demeanor, they don't think he is adoptable.  Gino's owner is very much hoping for BDRA placement for Gino. Gino is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Gino is good with both male and female dogs, but can be possessive with food.  His owner gave us more details, "He is beginning to snap at me if I try and get on to him when he has messed up the are where he is kept. Even though he is blind he is very stubborn about coming back into the house and will attempt to quickly move away from me when I go and get him to bring him inside."  He also tells us that Gino can find his way back into the house from outside, but does spend a lot of time spinning in circles and can get confused trying to get his bearings. We asked for more details about Gino's behavior:

"Gino seems to be friendly and good with everyone he comes into contact with. He is loved by everyone at his groomers and at the Vet office. I don't have many visitors at home but at my old apartment he would roam through and visit some of the workers in the office downstairs. He was left to roam in the back yard area during the mornings and afternoons.  I believe that the snapping is because he is so unhappy about being locked away when I am not at home. Also if he messes in the house and I try and scold him. He has changed since I moved into the new house. Sleeps most of the time when I am home because he wears himself out when I am gone whining and trying to get out of the area I have him confined in."

His owner also wants us to know, "Gino is a good dog with a good spirit but just needs a home where people or other animals are around so he is not left alone. He loves to chase a full-size basketball around in a contained area and he will spend hours doing that. He is very aggressive with water hoses and sprinklers but is very gentle and does not mind a bath or being groomed. His groomer and his vet love him....I am desperate to find Gino a new home. I took on this responsibility and told his former owner that I would take care of him but he is becoming more needy as he gets older and I would love to have somewhere he could just 'retire' and enjoy the remainder of his life. Being cooped up in my house all day and only being able to roam a few hours in the evening is just not what he deserves."