Trigger - Adopted

Name: Trigger

Age: 7 1/2 years

Breed: German Shepherd

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Seattle, WA area

Vet Info: Trigger is confirmed spayed and up to date on vaccines.  She has not been heartworm tested.  Trigger weighs about 80 pounds.

Owner Info: Trigger is a beautiful girl who was rescued from a neglectful home.  Her owners thought they could keep her and integrate her with their other dogs, but they are having a hard time with each other.  Trigger's owners would love for her to have a safe and loving home where she can be happy and get the love and attention she needs.  When Trigger was first rescued, she had eye ulcers, an ear infection, and was almost unable to walk because of a lack of medical care.  Her owners tell us she is now medically stable and ready for her new home!  Trigger is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Trigger is a smart girl and knows many commands, including, Sit, Stay, Lay Down, Let's Go Home (when outside), Come, and Go For A Ride!  She is described as outgoing, good with people of all ages, and other dogs and cats.  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped. Her owners gave more details about how she is with the other dogs in the home:  "She does not seem to be possessive with things... she is however insistent for love and attention. She will try to get between us and the other dogs to get pets and love.  she loves to be petted and lay close. Sometimes right on your lap or close to it!   She follows us everywhere, including the bathroom!  :-)   Just starved for affection and attention.  Our 2 year old female shepherd gets very jealous and tries to get her to move which startles Trigger.  We have tried and tried to keep the peace but our 2 year old is not giving an inch.  Our 8 month old just wants to play constantly and she is not really used to that either, so she leaps away.  She wants to play tho and follows our three to run a little to play stick.  We think she was left alone for many hours at time because she wants to be so close.  Her vision problem causes some chaos with our dogs - she can't always figure out what's going on.  She has played well with our dogs outside and with our neighbors dogs and their kids.  She particularly loves our neighbors little 5 year old." Trigger has limited vision, and her owners gave us more details about how well she can see:  "She has very limited blood flow to the Optic nerve. Retina's appear deformed and very evident pannus in both eyes. She does not have a Tapetum Lucidum (which means she has no night vision). The vet concluded her vision was very limited. Its very evident that she has limited vision as she walks into fences, doors, other items until she learns her way around."  They also tell us that once she gets used to her surroundings, she relaxes.  Aside from her vision, her owners write that she is now clean, well groomed, and in good health!

RayRay

Name: Ray Ray

Age: 2 1/2 years

Breed: Beagle / Dachshund

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Mobile, AL area

Vet Info: Ray Ray is confirmed neutered.  His owner writes that he is up to date on vaccines but this has not yet been confirmed.  He has not had a heartworm test.  Ray Ray weighs about 22 pounds.

Owner Info: Ray Ray is a very handsome fellow who saved from a shelter as a puppy.  His owner had always intended on finding him the perfect home or rescue because she has several other rescue dogs and isn't able to give him the attention he deserves. She is hoping we can help sweet Ray Ray! Ray Ray is an indoor dog who is crated, he is housebroken and leash trained.  His owner tells us that small children make him nervous and he is "snappy with little kids", but he's good with both men and women, and other dogs and cats.  He currently lives with five dogs and three cats. Ray Ray seems to sense shapes, and his owner writes that he "gets around like he is not even blind!"  She also tells us he is very healthy.  Ray's Ray's owner wants us to know he's a very loving little boy!  "He is very loving and playful..and content in a kennel. He is a very easy dog. I just have 5 other rescues and would like for him to go into a loving home they will give him the attention he deserves."

Tess - Staying With Owner

Name: Tess

Age: 10 years

Breed: English Springer Spaniel

Sex: Female (confirmed altered)

Location: Chicago, IL area

Vet Info:  Tess is confirmed spayed and heartworm negative.  Tess had her DHLPP vaccine on May 18, 2015.  Tess is also ​up to date on her rabies vaccine, and is ​

next due for her rabies vaccine in October.  Tess weighs about 25 pounds.  Her owner writes that she is currently on Proin for urinary incontinence.

Owner Info:  Tess is a beautiful girl whose owner is the primary daycare provider for 2 toddlers.  She also has 8 grandchildren who are in her home several times a week.  Tess recently snapped at one of the children when the child approached her from behind, and her owner writes that Tess can no longer be trusted with toddlers.  She is hoping to find a new home or rescue for Tess. Tess is completely blind and has been diagnosed with Progressive Retinal Atrophy and cataracts.  She is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Tess is a smart little girl and knows several commands, including Sit, Stay, Wait, Down, and Lay Down!  Tess is good with both men and women, but seems to be frightened of children.  Tess can be possessive of food, and her owner writes that she can be aggressive to some dogs, but gets along well with dogs she has known for some time.  Tess's owner wants us to know what a special girl she is!  "Tess is a real sweetheart. She is not much trouble. She just wants to be fed and be near people."

Sylvester - Adopted

Name: Sylvester

Age: 2 -3 years (good samaritan's guess)

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Looks like Border Collie

Location: Louisville, KY area (southern IN)

Vet Info: Sylvester has not been vetted.  He weighs about 40 - 50 pounds.  

Owner Info: Sylvester (named by his good samaritan's children) was abandoned in a neighborhood and fell into a yard. They tried to help him out through the gate, but he was terrified and ended up running into the brick wall.  His good samaritans realized he's blind and don't want to bring him to the shelter.  They cannot keep him, and they are desperately hoping for rescue for him.  They tell us he is very sweet!   Sylvester seems to be completely blind.  They really want to help Sylvester and gave us more details:  "The pad on one of his front paws looks torn & he is limping around because of it. I also think he may have been beaten before, just because of how he acts. He gets scared & starts running into things if there are more than 2 people near him. He also got scared the first time he heard a man's voice & when he heard the jingle from the clip on the leash. His fur is matted. He has now been in my backyard for 4 days & is in desperate need of a home. We don't have the time or money to take care of him the way he needs & deserves to be taken care of." Sylvester is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, he is not housebroken or leash trained.  He is described as nervous and shy.  Since they've had him, he has shown no aggression and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  They write, "He seems like a very sweet & loving dog! In the few days that we've had him, we haven't seen any bad behavior." In the few days they've had him, Sylvester has made good progress. He sounds like a real sweetheart!  Please read more of his story below when we asked if they knew how Sylvester was with others, "I checked no on a lot of the questions on that form that I didn't know the answers to since he's only been with us for a few days. Yes, that is also why I didn't check him being good with children, men or male dogs. My kids have only been outside with him for a few minutes at a time, but he does seem to be good with them. They are 7 & 11 yrs old. He doesn't interact with them much though, because he seems to get freaked out with more than one person around. He still does okay with two people, but kind of backs away like he doesn't feel totally comfortable. As far as with men, when my husband first interacted with him, he seemed scared when he heard his voice, but in the past day or so has started following him around when he's cutting grass or doing yard work. I do think he's good around men, just maybe scared at first until he knows they won't hurt him. I don't know at all how he is around male dogs, because I haven't seen him interact with them yet. In the few days that he's been with us, we haven't seen him snap or even growl at anyone, including our dog, even the first day when he was really scared & injured. Also, his paw seems to be healing up pretty well. We didn't do anything with it, but he is walking on it a lot better now than what he was a few days ago. Then, he would barely let it touch the ground when he walked. Now, he is walking on it with a slight limp. He seems to be a very well-behaved dog despite the rough life he seems to have had so far. Thank you so much for all your help!"

Jazzy - Adopted

Name: Jazzy

Age: 3 years

Breed: Doxie Mix

Sex: Female (unknown if altered)

Location: Columbus, OH area

Vet Info: It is unknown if Jazzy is spayed.  She is not yet up to date on vaccines or heartworm tested.  Jazzy weighs about 13 pounds.  Her rescue writes that Jazzy is fully blind.

Owner Info: Jazzy and several other pets were rescued from deplorable living conditions after their owner moved.  Jazzy was taken in by a smaller rescue who is hoping to place her with a rescue who is more experienced with blind dogs and better equipped to meet her needs.  They have had her only a few days. Jazzy is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with other dogs and cats, and good with her foster mom and dad, but she hasn't yet met many other people.  Jazzy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  Her rescue writes, "Jazzy is in a home with many other foster animals. She is friendly with all of them but is confined to a large playpen due to her blindness. She is taken our on a regular schedule to walk in the grass.... Jazzy was a bit scared when she came to her foster home b/c of all of the other dogs/cats, but she has adapted very well & seems to really like to be around people and other dogs." Jazzy also has been frightened when she is alone, and they gave us more details:  "She panics when she is alone. She did not do well in a crate & can be destructive (out of separation anxiety) when left alone (no other dogs or people with her). Poor baby girl!  ... Jazzy needs a patient home where she has time to learn the new sights, sounds and environment." With time and patience, Jazzy will blossom!

Azia - In Memory

Name: Azia

Age: 6 1/2 years

Breed: American Foxhound

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Baltimore, MD

Vet Info: Azia is not spayed and is not up to date on vaccines.  She was tested for HW in April 2014.  It was negative and her owner was given one dose of preventative at that time.  She has not received further preventative there.  Azia weighs between 45 - 55 pounds.

Owner Info: Azia is a beautiful little girl whose owner is not able to care for her in the way that she needs and deserves.  Her owner writes that Azia "is a wonderful companion, but I lost my job and can not afford to give her the care she so desperately deserves.  I want her to have the best quality of life possible as I can no longer provide this for her...Please help." Azia is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Azia knows the commands "heel" and "no", and loves to be told, "that's my girl!" when she is "really being good."  Azia is described as shy, good with men, women, and cats, and currently lives with two cats her owner is also trying to rehome.  Her owner gave us more details about how she is with other dogs:  "Azia has not been around many dogs so her personality around other dogs is questionable.  She once ran our neighbor's dog back into their yard so I would be on the safe side and say no she is not particularly friendly with other dogs.  I have never taken her to a dog park or really exposed her to other dogs unfortunately.  But now that she is vision impaired, I think her personality has gotten even more calmer around everything".  She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food. Azia has shown aggression in the past, but her owner tells us it's not normal for her and was not shown consistently.  "She may be aggressive out of fear but that is not typical of her character. She loves belly rubs and is playful at times. She loves to be cuddled or lay next to you on a couch, bed or rug.  When we first moved to our apartment, getting use to the change, she did not like anyone to get close to me. But now that her vision is impaired, I think she may be scared and a little unpredictable until she is comfortable." Azia's owner believes she is partially blind and that it might be getting worse.  She tells us Azia has cloudy pupils, but she cannot afford to have her properly evaluated. "I believe she is scared because she does not know what is happening to her". She also tells us Azia's teeth are sensitive, but overall, her health is OK. Azia's owner wants us to know that "she is truly a good dog and companion, it saddens me to have to give her up and this will haunt me for awhile. I just hope that she can be well taken care of as I will try not to worry. Pictures of Azia below are when earlier prior to a move but in the past 2 years. Thank you for your consideration...I really hope your organization can find the right fit for her, she deserves to be happy."

Petey - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Petey

Age: 2 months

Breed: Lab / Poodle Mix

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Ohio

Vet Info: Petey has not yet been vetted.  He weighs about three pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 6/6/15. Petey is an adorable puppy who was surrendered to his current caregiver so she could find him a home.  He is completely blind in one eye.  He is an indoor dog with run of the house, and is not yet housebroken or leash trained.  Petey is good with people of all ages and with male and female dogs!  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression.  Petey is a very happy and cute little boy!