Panda - In Foster Care

Name: Panda

Age: 2 ½ months

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Great Pyrenees Mix

Location: Tulsa, OK area

Vet Info:  Panda is not yet neutered and has not had a heartworm test.  He has had his first set of vaccines and will be due for his next vaccines in three weeks.  He is on flea and heartworm preventative and has been dewormed.  Panda weighs about 10 pounds currently. They also gave us more info on Panda's eye condition:

"Panda is completely blind, and he has no chance of regaining vision. We believe he had glaucoma at a very young age which caused him to lose his vision as it was not treated. However, his current eye pressures are normal (they believe that his eyes became so damaged that they are no longer able to produce aqueous solution, which is why the pressures are back to normal) and he is not painful. However, there is a chance that the glaucoma will come back, and at that point the treatment will be either enucleation or evisceration with insertion of a prosthesis."

Owner Info: DOB around 2/14/15. Panda is an adorable little puppy who was brought into a teaching hospital with his litter for evaluation.  When his owners realized he was blind, they elected to surrender him.  He is currently staying with a veterinary student who is hoping to find him rescue!  She has had him for one week. Panda is an indoor dog who is crated, he is not yet housebroken or leash trained, but he's doing great with his training!  His caregiver gave us more details:  "We are working on training. He is very responsive to me and his name - i.e. he happily comes when I call "Panda come!". We are working on "no" - I can't tell if he knows the word no, or if he gets distracted by my voice when he is doing something wrong and stops because he heard me. I put his harness on him for the first time yesterday, and we are working on leash training. He is comfortable with my fenced in yard and runs around like a happy puppy in it, and I am slowly trying to get him used to other environments. I would say he is about 70% house broken...when he has an accident, it is usually my fault as I didn't get there in time."  Panda is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression. Panda is good with men and women and both male and female dogs.  His caregiver writes that he loves her 50 pound female dog!!  She wants us to know that she didn't say he's good with cats or children because she's never seen Panda with them, but she says she has "no reason to believe that he wouldn't do fantastic with kids/small dogs/cats, as he seems to love everyone/thing he is presented with."  She tells us Panda is happy, smart, sweet and he's doing great!  "I have only had him about a week and he has adapted so well to my house! He LOVES his crate, and he is comfortable in my yard and runs around and plays. He knows where his water is in my living room, and he knows where my chair is when he wants to snuggle. I have a little room set up for him on my enclosed porch that is his, and he happily hangs out there on his dog bed and knows where his food and water is. He will also go in and out (down the small set of steps) on his own to go potty when I'm directing him. I honestly forget he's blind half the time.... I love this puppy and would keep him if I could, however my dog is old and cranky and I want him to have a home where he can bond with any other pets. I am also about to start my clinical year of vet school, and I know that I can't give him the time and attention he deserves long term. Every rescue around here that I have contacted has dismissed us because he is blind, and I just want to find him a loving home, wherever that may be. I really appreciate any help you can provide in finding this sweet boy a home."

Lenny - Adopted

Name: Lenny

Age: 7 years

Breed: Dachshund

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Tampa, FL area

Vet Info: Lenny is confirmed neutered.  He received a one-year rabies vaccine on 12/16/13, so he is due for a rabies vaccine.  Also on 12/16/13, he was heartworm negative.  Lenny weighs 20 pounds.  Lenny will be going to the ophthalmologist shortly and his owners will send an update after his appointment.

Owner Info: Lenny is an adorable little boy whose owners feel he would do better in another home.  They have had Lenny for three years.  They don't want to rehome Lenny and are broken-hearted, but he's aggressive towards their male dog who's been in their house for many years.  They've tried many things and don't believe there is a medical cause. Lenny is an indoor dog who is crated, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Lenny appears completely blind due to cataracts, but his owners will have more information after he sees the ophthalmologist.  He knows his name and can follow the sound of snapping and voice commands, and his owners feel he adapts well to new situations.  Lenny is good with both men and women, but a home without small children is recommended.  He is good with female dogs and cats, and he likes to follow the female dog in the house!  Lenny is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  His owner gave us more details about how he is with the male dog in the home:  "Lenny has bit the other dog in the house but when you raise your voice he stops. He also bit at me once but it was because the other dog was in the area. He does not like male dogs!" His owners also want us to know that he's very sweet!!  "Lenny is a very sweet dog despite his aggression towards the male dog in the house. He has a routine and follows it."

Oreo - Adopted

 

Name: Oreo

Age: 6 years

Breed: Chow/Border Collie

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Framingham, MA area

Vet Info: Oreo is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He is next due for his rabies vaccine in November, 2017.  He received the distemper vaccine on 10/10/14.  Oreo's owner writes that he is heartworm negative, but this has not yet been confirmed.  Oreo weighs about 55 pounds. Oreo had very bad glaucoma and had his eyes removed about two weeks ago.  His owner writes that he's recovering very well!  

Owner Info:  Oreo is a very handsome fellow who is looking for a new home.   His current owner got him from a friend who had rescued him from a shelter.  That person's pug started attacking Oreo, so his current owner brought him to Massachusetts because her stepfather had been wanting a dog. Unfortunately, her stepfather now has health issues and isn't able to care for Oreo anymore, and so she now has Oreo.  She has several rescue dogs and cats and is not able to care for Oreo the way he deserves. Oreo is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Oreo is good with people of all ages!  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression.  Oreo's owner gave us more details about how he is with other dogs: "Oreo came from a shelter to live with a lovely woman who thought she could care for him in upstate New York. Their pug constantly attacked poor oreo who never saw it coming. Also the daughter ended up with stitches. At any rate - they also had another dog besides the pug who Oreo had no problems with whatsoever. He was a male. When I placed Oreo with my step father - he was around a small female dog who he had no issues with. At the vets however, a large dog came over to check Oreo out and Oreo growled. So I guess I don't have a definitive answer for you. I have seen him around dogs and do well. I don't know why he growled at the dog at the vets." Oreo's owner feels he adjusts well to new situations and writes that he adjusted very well to three different homes in a short period of time.  His owner wants us to know that he's a very sweet dog who just wants to be loved and be with his owner!  "Oreo is a very sweet dog who requires very little; if circumstances permitted, we would keep him in a heartbeat but he deserves a loving home with less chaos (i.e. so many other animals) than we can provide."

Update 5/9/15: We've received this update from Oreo's owner and it's getting very hot in her garage.  She's getting desperate to find Oreo a new home or rescue!

"It's starting to get really hot in the garage :(.  Many sad faces. I know you are all trying your darnest... I'm just moving into desperation."

Charlie - Adopted

Name: Charlie

Age: 2 1/2 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Pit Bull

Location: Central Missouri

Vet Info: Charlie is neutered and up to date on vaccinations. He has not had a recent heartworm test. His current owner told us he is deaf as well as partially blind. Charlie weighs 70 pounds.

Owner Info: Charlie is a deaf and partially blind pit bull who was pulled from a kill shelter when he was 8 months old. He was adopted to a family but they returned him to the rescue due to family changes. The rescue is looking for a loving home for Charlie since they do not feel that they are equipped to properly help him with his needs. Charlie is an indoor dog who is crated. He is house-broken and leash-trained. He is descried as nervous and good with women. Charlie’s caregiver said he bonded with her very quickly. She said he doesn’t like small dogs and he did well in the home with two dogs his size but not the small one. There were fights but no skin was broken. He doesn’t have a problem with cats. Charlie is not possessive of toys, treat, or food. Charlie’s caregiver says he loves to be outside and run and play. The kennel life is too much for him unless he has an outside run. She said “He loves to play fetch but loses the toy easily if not right in front of him.” She wants us to know he is a very sweet loving dog that needs to feel a part of a family. I would love to find him a home as an only dog but I also think that will time and proper handling he would love to have a big dog to play with too.”

Emma - Outcome Unknown

Name:  Emma

Breed:  Cocker Spaniel

Age:  9 - 11 years

Sex:  Female (altered per owner, not verified)

Location: Fayetteville, NC area

Vet Info: Emma is spayed per her owner, but this is not able to be verified as she was spayed prior to being with her owner.  Emma is not up to date on vaccines and has not had a recent heartworm test.  She weighs about 20 pounds.

Owner Info: Emma is a beautiful Cocker Spaniel whose owner can no longer afford the medical care she needs.  Emma also has a hard time around her owner's young son, and hides whenever he is loud.  She is hoping for a new home for sweet Emma where she will be taken care of and loved.  Emma has been with her owner almost four years. Emma is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Her owner writes Emma can sit if you take two fingers lightly across her head and say sit, and if you tap the top of her crate at night, she will hop right in!  Emma is good with men and women and older children/teenagers, and male and female dogs and cats!  She is a very sweet little girl and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  Emma is completely blind.  Her owner tells us she used to see shadows but cannot any more, and to her knowledge, Emma is in very good health considering her age.  Emma's owner gave us more details about how Emma does in new situations:  "When she first went blind she just seemed to get around just like before. We take her to my mother in laws when we go visit and she got around there just as easy as at home. She does however tend to pee on her self if you try and pick her up or suddenly touch her without saying anything first to let her know your there." Emma's owner wants us to know that Emma is a super sweet and amazing girl!  "Emma is a great dog she is happy just laying in your lap all day. This is extremely hard for our family but this is what is best for her. She needs someone who can afford to take her to the vet regularly. She does need to have someone that can stay with her most of the day. She is crate trained but we only put her in the crate when we go to bed, and then out first thing in the morning. She loves people and children, but since she went blind loud noises scare her so she would do better with older children and in a quiet house hold. Emma is a very special dog and as hard as this is for us she deserves the best possible home."

Update 7/6/15: We've heard from Emma's owner and Emma is still in need of rescue! She is still available and she is doing well. We have started having to feed her wet food because she stopped eating her hard food. But since the switch she has been eating fine.

Baby - In Foster Care

Name: Baby

Age: Estimated 9 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Location: Miami, FL

Vet Info: Baby is confirmed spayed.  Baby is up to date on vaccines and is next due for a rabies vaccine on 2/7/16.  She also received her Da2pp and Bordetella vaccines on 2/7/15.  She is heartworm negative.  Baby weighs about 21 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB estimated 3/30/06. Baby is a gorgeous little girl who is in need of a new home.  Her owner was helping a friend by temporarily caring for Baby, but the friend never came back for Baby due to relocation.  She has had Baby for about 6 years.  Baby's current owner has two jobs and has to travel a lot for work.  She also has health issues, and she is unable to care for Baby.  She is very much hoping we will have a place for Baby. Baby is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She knows the commands, Sit, Stay, and Come, and she also responds to Spanish!    Baby is good with both men and women, and cats.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  Baby's owner doesn't have other dogs, but said that when she's walking Baby and other dogs come up to her to smell her, Baby is calm, but after a little while, may growl a bit.  She believes that this is because they are strange dogs and Baby can't see their signals.  Baby also stayed at a friend's house for a few days.  Baby was fine with the friend's male and female dog, but the friend's female dog did not like Baby.  Her owner writes that Baby may bark a lot when someone comes into the house because she wants them to know that she is there!  

Her owner says that other than her eye problem, Baby has been a healthy dog.  She gave us more details about Baby's eye condition: "She is well now. She had an onset of glaucoma and it was so quick, that even with all kinds of medications for over a month and a half, her eyes were not getting better. She was treated to remove the eye pressure, but would not keep her eyesight. I feel that she can see light and dark, but she is blind and I keep her on a leash when outside and just keep her close when needed and let her run with me and she acts just as normal and LOVES going out for walks!! :)"  Her owner wants us to know that Baby is a great dog!!!  "I have been PRAYING to find only the BEST PLACE for a lovely lady. She deserves that and more. She is calmed down a lot. She needs more TLC than she is receiving now because of TIME. She will only make a family very, very happy and proud to have her as an addition to their family."

Turbo - Adopted

 

Name: Turbo

Age: Estimated 3.5 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed:    Pit Beagle mix

Location: Southwestern Ohio

Vet Info: Turbo is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccinations. He is heartworm negative. His current owner told us he is partially blind. He has cloudy eyes and seems to see only close up and movements far away. Turbo weighs 45 pounds.

Owner Info: Turbo is a sweet, young boy who was surrendered to his current caregiver by his previous owner. He has been with his current caregiver for two months. A family that had committed to adopt him has since backed out. Turbo is an indoor dog with run of the house who is house-broken. He is not leash-trained. He is a smart dog who knows commands, sit, stay, five, and come! He is descried as shy, good with people of all ages, as well as male and female dogs. His current owner has two small Chihuahuas who Turbo does very well with. She said when he plays with them, he is very careful! Turbo has never bitten or snapped at anyone and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. Turbo is very healthy other than his vision impairment. His owner feels that he adapts well to new situations or surroundings and said, “he adapted very quickly to our house even though my dogs weren't very nice to him at first.” She also wants us to know, “He is an amazing dog! He is sweet, gentle, and loves massages.”