Luna - In Memory

Name: Luna

Age: 9 years

Breed: Labrador/Beagle Mix

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: North Potomac, MD

Vet Info: Luna is confirmed spayed. She had a HW test back in 2010 and it was negative. She is UPT on rabies vaccine. Luna went blind after being diagnosed with diabetes. She is approximately 45 lbs.

Owner Info:  Luna was adopted as a puppy from someone who had a litter of pups. Her owner writes, "My husband and I separated, and while she stayed in the home she lived her whole life, she is by herself all day. It wasn't a problem in the past, but now that she is blind, I believe she's become very depressed. She would do much better in a home with more dogs, kids and people around her constantly." She also shares that, "We have shared custody of the dog and we take her from one house to the other when one of us travels for work. Lately, she's been doing better in closed off areas like the kitchen when she's home alone, just because of her impairment." Luna's owners really want her to find "a happy home with other dogs that could potentially guide Luna." They feel that she may be picking up on the emotions around her and as a result is depressed which is upsetting them greatly. 

Luna is an indoor dog with the run of the house. She is housebroken and leash-trained. She was trained at Pet Smart and knows several commands, including, "sit, paw, up, down, come and responds to her name." She is very outgoing, good with men, women, children. She doesn't have other dogs in the house but her owner feels that she would do well with them. She is not aggressive and has never bitten or snapped at humans or animals. 

Does anyone have room for this sweet girl so she can get back to her happy self again? 

Luna - In Memory

Name: Luna

Age: 9 years

Breed: Labrador/Beagle Mix

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: North Potomac, MD

Vet Info: Luna is confirmed spayed. She had a HW test back in 2010 and it was negative. She is UPT on rabies vaccine. Luna went blind after being diagnosed with diabetes. She is approximately 45 lbs.

Owner Info:  Luna was adopted as a puppy from someone who had a litter of pups. Her owner writes, "My husband and I separated, and while she stayed in the home she lived her whole life, she is by herself all day. It wasn't a problem in the past, but now that she is blind, I believe she's become very depressed. She would do much better in a home with more dogs, kids and people around her constantly." She also shares that, "We have shared custody of the dog and we take her from one house to the other when one of us travels for work. Lately, she's been doing better in closed off areas like the kitchen when she's home alone, just because of her impairment." Luna's owners really want her to find "a happy home with other dogs that could potentially guide Luna." They feel that she may be picking up on the emotions around her and as a result is depressed which is upsetting them greatly. 

Luna is an indoor dog with the run of the house. She is housebroken and leash-trained. She was trained at Pet Smart and knows several commands, including, "sit, paw, up, down, come and responds to her name." She is very outgoing, good with men, women, children. She doesn't have other dogs in the house but her owner feels that she would do well with them. She is not aggressive and has never bitten or snapped at humans or animals. 

Does anyone have room for this sweet girl so she can get back to her happy self again? 

Joey

Name: Joey

Age: Approximately 6 years

Breed: Chihuahua Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Vet Info: Joey is confirmed neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative.  Joey's vet's office said he's very well taken care of!  Joey has a behavior issue, and he has bitten his owner's daughter.  His owner writes, "he sometimes shows aggression out of the blue".  Joey's vet's office said the cause of this behavior could be secondary due to hearing loss (Joey is almost deaf) or a learned fear behavior, and may also depend upon context, such as being startled or territorial.  They have ruled out a neurological cause.  Joey weighs about five pounds.

Owner Info: Joey is an adorable little fellow whose owner has suffered a hardship and can no longer afford to care for him.  Joey will need a quiet and patient home with no children who can work with him on his issues, and they're desperately hoping we can help!

Joey was originally adopted from a local shelter and he's been with his owners for 2 1/2 years.  He was found as a stray on the side of the road.

Joey is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Joey is described as nervous, and they tell us he sleeps a lot.  He can be possessive of toys, treats, or food.  As described above, Joey "sometimes shows aggression out of the blue" and once bit his owner's daughter.  Bu they also want us to know what a sweet boy he can be!  "Joey is a really sweet dog. We don't always have warning before he strikes but he's only five pounds so  it's usually manageable. This behavior is relatively new."   

Joey is completely blind and has been from birth.  Joey's owner writes, "Joey is a sweet, sweet boy...He's a good dog that loves to be loved."  And he's cute as a button!  

Copper - Adopted

Name: Copper

Age: 6-9 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Location: West Virginia

Vet Info: Copper has not seen a vet. 

Owner Info: Copper is active, he loves people other dogs. He weighs 20-25 lbs. He does not like thunder or fireworks and he reacts by shaking.  His owner is able to walk him outside a little bit.  He is house broken but she puts down pee pads for when she cannot get him out.  He is a nice dog.  His owner has home health care and is doing her best to care for Copper, but is unable to meet his needs.  

Update 7/23/16: We're just off the phone with Copper's owner and they are desperate to find Copper a place to go as quickly as possible. His owner is ill and unable to manage. His owner just got out of the hospital. Neighbor is helping but they are desperate to find placement for Copper.  Cannot afford to have him put down.  

Homer

Name: Homer

Age: Approximately 6 years

Sex: Male (not yet altered)

Breed: Shepard Mix

Location: Jasper, AL

Vet Info: Homer is not yet neutered. According to his good Samaritan, he is up to date on vaccines and is heartworm positive. Homer weighs around 65 pounds.  Homer's foster mom writes that Homer is completely blind, according to the Vet he was seen by. They plan on neutering him within the next few weeks and then starting him on HW medication. 

Owner Info: Homer was picked up by a rescue group after he was found wandering the streets and is currently being fostered by one of their volunteers. They are hoping to find another foster for him and eventually a forever home.  

He is currently an outdoor dog with a fenced dog. He is housebroken and leash trained. The foster mom reports that he is an outgoing guy who is good with men, women, teenagers and younger children. However, he doesn't care for other dogs as much. "He gets really nervous when other dogs come up to him and gets defensive and starts to growl. When I tried to introduce him to my dogs, when they began to come up to him and sniff he got extremely nervous and tucked his tail. After a few seconds he began to growl and snapped at them to get them away."

His foster mom also says that he adjusts fairly well to new situations. "When I'm at work he either stays in a 10x10 kennel in my yard or on my porch which is closed in as well. He seems to feel very comfortable in either place right from the beginning when I got him. I also let him come inside my house very often. He doesn't try to walk around very much after he bumps into a few things and seems to be a little nervous when walking on the hardwood floors. However after he got used to a particular comforter he began sleeping on, I can now move it from room to room and that is his safe spot where he likes to lay. I feel as long as he has some type of bed he can get familiar with that he is comfortable wherever he is placed."

His foster Mom has many good things to say about sweet Homer. She said that "Homer is an extremely loving, sweet dog. He would be perfect for anyone looking for a calm, easy going companion. He loves being petted and going on walks with his leash.It is amazing to see how much a leash can make his confidence grow when he knows your guiding him, he wants to go fast and smell everything. Overall one of the kindest and definitely low maintenance dogs I've ever had."

Rocky

Name: Rocky

Age: Approximately 3 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Labrador/Pit Bull Mix

Location: Central Florida

Vet Info: Rocky is not neutered. He is current with vaccinations. He is heartworm negative. One of the vets that Rocky was taken to felt that Rocky had some kind of trauma to his head which was the cause of his blindness. Rocky weighs 45 pounds.

Owner Info: Rocky is a young lab/pit mix who is currently being fostered by a rescue but he needs someone knowledgeable about blind dogs who can help him adjust. He has been with the rescue about two and a half years and has been in two different foster homes but neither has been a good fit. Rocky was rescued from the county animal control and they found him wandering the streets.

Rocky is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house. He is micro-chipped. He is house-broken and leash-trained. He has not had formal training but he knows the commands, sit and shake hands. He is outgoing and good with men, women, and teenagers. Rocky is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown aggression towards people. However, if another dog bumps or runs into him, Rocky will “grump” at him. The rescue says this is what he needs help with. The rescue also says that Rocky has adapted well to new surroundings when he has been moved. 

Wonder - Staying With Owner

Name: Wonder

Age: 1-2 years

Breed: Black Labrador

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Monroe, NC

Vet Info: Wonder is not neutered.  His finder writes that she has given him a vaccine.  He has not yet been heartworm tested.  Wonder weighs about 65 pounds. 

Owner Info: Wonder is a very handsome and very sweet fellow who was found running on the highway in not very good condition.  His finders have cleaned him up and treated his wounds, gave him a vaccine, wormed him, and started him on flea and tick preventative.  They are very much hoping to find a place for him to go!  They are unable to keep him because of their other dogs.  

They have tried to find his owner, but they write, "I do not feel like the owners will even try to find him with the condition he was in when we found him."

Wonder appears completely blind, and his finders tell us his eyes don't seem to bother him.  They are unsure of the cause of his blindness.  Other than his blindness, they tell us that he's in great health.

Wonder is not yet housebroken or leash trained.  "He is outside in a crate during the night and inside on lead during the day. He doesn't walk around the house because he doesn't want to. I am teaching him to sit and give paw. He is learning to use me as his eyes."

Wonder is a very friendly and sweet fellow, and good with people of all ages!  He's also good with male and female dogs, and lives with several other dogs.  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  His finders tell us, "We have had him in many situations to test his temperament and he has handled every situation very well with no biting, no fear, no attempt to growl or show discomfort. He has been around goats, small dogs, medium sized dogs and large dogs. He has also been around children ages 8 months to 9 years. He has handled everything perfectly."

His finders also write that he's a real sweetheart!  "He is very loving and happy....He is a good boy. It seems like his life has been rough but his spirits are high. You will fall in love. It's hard not to."