Sadie - In Memory

Name: Sadie

Age: 8 Months

Breed: Great Pyrenees

Sex: Female (altered, not yet confirmed)

Location: KY

Vet Info: Sadie is spayed, heartworm negative and up to date on vaccines but this has not yet been confirmed.  and has not had a recent heartworm test.  Sadie weighs around 68 lbs. Retinal detachment of both eyes. Diagnosed with SARDS on 8-23-16. 

Complete visual loss.

Owner Info: Sadie is only 8 months old and unfortunately is an outdoor dog who needs some extra attention and guidance since losing her sight that her owners are unable to give her. Her owner says, "She lost her vision abruptly and was diagnosed with SARDS. She is so sweet and loving and playful. Obedient by nature she listens well and is always willing to please. My heart is broken that this is happening but because she is an outside dog we won't be able to assist her in adapting to this new way of life. She needs a home where she will be able to stay inside and have a opener who is patent and sensitive to her blindness." According to her owners, "This is the first step I have taken. I live in a small town and am reluctant to shelter her or give her to the first person who says they will take her on. I need help to find a responsible and knowledgeable owner who will love her beyond her shortcomings with vision. We also have word of mouth and the vet clinic is sharing her story as well."

Sadie is currently an outdoor dog with a fenced yard. She is not yet housebroken or leash trained due to being kept outside. Her owner reports that Sadie is good with pretty much everyone except cats that she hasn't had any experience with yet. She is good with younger kids, dogs, men and women. She currently shares the outdoor space with her litter mate and another dog who is a Maltese. She does know some commands like "sit" and "come." She is not possessive with treats, toys or food and has never shown aggression. Actually, her owner said, "We have a small dog and a 2 year old. He can literally pull toys from her mouth. She is gentle and loves little kids, has always been around them, a big people dog, she needs human interaction."

Sadie's owner feels she adapts well to new situations,and writes, "she is young and healthy and happy so chances are good that she will adapt well to a new situation."

Her owner wants others to know that "She is a blessing and her life deserves the best attention and potential happiness it can offer. I can't do this alone. I need resources and help re-homing her, I hope you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in Sadie's life and in the future be the person blessed enough to raise her."

Does anyone have room for this sweet girl???

Buddy - At Shelter

Name: Buddy

Age: 8 years

Breed: Maltipoo

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Kingsport area, TN

Vet Info: Buddy is not neutered and has not had a recent heartworm test.  Buddy's owners tell us he is up to date on vaccines, but this has not yet been confirmed.  Buddy weighs about 10 pounds.  

Owner Info: Buddy is an adorable little Maltipoo in urgent need of rescue.  His owners were in a car accident last year, and due to circumstances beyond their control, have had to move in with their daughter, her husband, and their son.  Their grandson is four years old, and frightens Buddy with his activity.  They write, "On two occasions Buddy was resting in the hallway, when our grandson ran by Buddy which frightened him. Buddy started to bark at him and snapped at our grandson. In both occasions Buddy DIDN'T bite our grandson therefore NEVER broke any skin."

Buddy has less than a week to find rescue.

Buddy's owner has asked coworkers, family, and friends, but has not yet had any luck in finding Buddy a new home.  They have had Buddy for five years, and adopted him through a Facebook posting.

Buddy is completely blind in his left eye, and has partial sight in his right eye.  His owner also tells us that when they got Buddy, he was missing his front four top and bottom teeth.  

Buddy is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Younger children frighten him, so a quiet home without children would be best.  Buddy seems to prefer women, and will bark at some men while they're walking or new men that he meets.  Once he gets to know the men, though, he is just fine.  

Buddy is good with female dogs, cats, and other small animals, and he currently lives with a dachshund.  His owner told us Buddy may get aggressive around other unneutered male dogs, and said, "This mostly happens when i am walking him."   Buddy's owner told us about a neighbor dog who is also not neutered, and was once aggressive towards Buddy.  From then on, Buddy and the other dog would have to be walked a distance from each other.  

Buddy's owner and his wife also believe that Buddy may have been abused.  "My wife I believe that he was abused by a male due to being so skiddish of other males."  He gave us some examples:  Once Buddy got loose, and Buddy's owner loudly yelled his name.  Buddy immediately urinated.  He also told us Buddy will not eat if he's being watched, and that Buddy will bark at some men during their walks or new men that he meets.  His owner wonders if those men may remind Buddy of someone.

Buddy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, but has snapped at his owner's grandson because he was frightened.  "He has snapped at my grandson due to him running up on Buddy and scaring him on two occasions. Buddy has NEVER bitten anyone. Due to Buddy never biting anyone,he has NEVER broken skin!"

Buddy's owner feels he adapts well to new situations, and writes, "Yes, he is able to navigate around furniture, but has trouble judging distances. For example, going down stairs, or jumping on the couch. His is completely blind in his left eye, and partially blind in his right eye. He just needs a quiet living environment."

Buddy's owner told us he will be able to drive Buddy a good distance to save his life.  

Oreo

Name: Oreo

Age: 6 months

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Terrier mix

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Vet Info: Oreo is not neutered. Oreo has received the 1-year rabies vaccine, Bordatella, DHPP, and Parvo vaccinations (5 in 1). He was too young for a heartworm test but was given preventative (Pyrantel pamoate). Oreo weighs about 40 pounds. 

Owner Info: DOB 2/1/16. Oreo is an adorable six-month old pup who needs someone who can spend some time with him and give him the training and care he needs.  Oreo's current owner reported that his previous owner did not want him. She has had him for one month. She tells us, "I was trying to take care of him myself but I have not been able to spend the necessary time with him to work with him." 

Regarding his eye issues, Oreo's owner writes, "I have noticed his eyes would sort of shift from side to side when he would seem to try to stare at something." He has not seen a veterinary ophthalmologist. 

Oreo is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard. He is not housebroken or leash-trained. His owner tells us he gets along with men and women. He lives with a male and female dog and a female cat. Oreo is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped. Can someone help this baby?

Dozer - URGENT!!!

Name: Dozer

Age: 2 years

Breed: Labrador/Boxer Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Royston, GA area

Vet Info: Dozer is confirmed neutered and up to date on the rabies and bordetella vaccines.  He is heartworm negative (test done in June). Dozer weighs about 65 pounds.

Owner Info:  Dozer is a very handsome fellow whose owner is going through a difficult time.  She writes, "I have had Dozer since he was born. He is very friendly, loving. He's great with my 2 small kids. And had never give us a problem with the other small dogs. I am going through a divorce and have been living with my mom. Me and my 2 children have an apartment now that doesn't allow pets and my mom can't keep Dozer due to medical issues."  She is hoping that Dozer will find a new home or rescue as soon as possible!  Dozer is not able to live with her ex-husband.

Dozer is an outdoor dog on a tie-out.  He is housebroken but not leash trained.  He knows the commands, Sit and Shake!   Dozer is a very friendly fellow and is described as outgoing.  He is good with people of all ages, female dogs, and cats.  His owner gave us more detail about how he is with male dogs:  "I took him to the animal shelter in lavonia and she brought several male dogs out. He was very good with them, but when he is at my home he is very protective of our house. He usually has to get to know another male dog before he lets them come in the yard."

Dozer is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  His owner feels he adapts well to new situations.

Dozer is blind in one eye, but can see out of the other eye.  Other than that, his owner tells us he is healthy, "but he got run over one time when I was letting him run around the yard. He got in the road, and it broke his arm. So he has a limp."

Dozer's owner wants us to know she loves him very much, but feels this is the best thing for him.  "Dozer is my baby, I really don't want to lose him but I'm a full-time student and a single mom."

Update 9/13/16: We've heard from Dozer's owner, and he is becoming quite urgent!  She has moved into an apartment with her children, and her mother has Dozer.  Her mother's health is not good, and Dozer is not able to stay there for long.  She writes, "I have to find somewhere for him to go soon...."

Lucy

Name: Lucy

Age: 8 years

Breed: Maltese / Schnauzer Mix

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Cincinnati, OH area (KY)

Vet Info: Lucy is confirmed spayed.  She is next due for vaccines on 2/16/17, and was heartworm and fecal negative on 2/17/16.  ​Lucy weighs about 15 pounds.

Owner Info: Lucy is an adorable little girl who was diagnosed with SARDS about two years ago.  Her owner had help at the time and was able to meet Lucy's needs, but she no longer has help and is not home often.  She knows she will be unable to care for Lucy and is hoping to rehome Lucy very soon.  Lucy's owner writes that she is 

​completely blind.  She also tells us that Lucy has a lump on the side of her stomach that the vet says is fatty tissue.

Lucy is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken but not leash trained, although her owner writes that if she's left alone for too long, she will pee/poop in the house​.  Lucy knows the commands​ Sit and Wave​!  She is a friendly little girl, and is ​good people of all ages, and male and female dogs.  She currently lives with a hedgehog.  We asked if Lucy was good with cats, and her owner wrote, "She has never been around cats, so I do not know how she would respond. I do have a hedgehog and she doesn't bother her in the slightest. She wants to sniff her, but nothing more."  

Lucy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  

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Her owner told us Lucy likes to have her cage open and available to lay and sleep in, and may not like when other animals go near.  She gave us more details:  "Her crate stays up and open and always has. She only growls when other animals (not people) get near it. She has never bitten anyone. My cousin and her five year old are currently staying with me and my three year old niece is here all the time and she has never shown any aggressive tendencies towards them."

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Lucy will need time to adapt to a new situation, and her owner tells us it may be rough for Lucy in the beginning.  ​"I am nervous about this because when we go to a new place she cries/howls when I am not around, I crate her and eventually she stops and I think she would adjust, given the time but I think starting in a new place would be rough."

Lucy's owner is very much hoping we can help and wants us to know Lucy is a very sweet little girl. " She is very sweet, just too much for me and the lifestyle I have ended up being forced into..."​

Heidi - In Foster Care

Name: Heidi

Age: Estimated 8-9 years

Breed: Schnauzer

Sex: Female (alter as per owner, not yet confirmed)

Location: Putnam County, FL

Vet Info: Heidi's current owner writes that she is spayed, but this has not been confirmed.  He is not sure if she's up to date on her vaccines or has had a heartworm test.  Heidi weighs about 17 pounds.

Owner Info: Heidi is a sweet but timid little girl whose current owner is unable to care for her.  He took her in because her former owner moved out of state and couldn't take her.  Her current owner writes, "My neighbor moved to Pennsylvania with his nephew. They asked me to take his dog because they were unable to take her with them. Her name is heidi she has only ever been around her owner so she is very scared of people i did not want to take her to a dog pound she is blind but gets around pretty well considering. I would say she is about 8 to 9 years old. She is spayed. I cant take care of this dog i am financially incapable of doing so...please if there is anything you can do to help me."  He is desperately hoping we can help.  He is not able to keep her for very long.  He has had her for two weeks. 

Heidi is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  She is good with other dogs and has never bitten or snapped that her current owner is aware of, even though she's frightened of the sudden change in her situation.  

Heidi's current owner gave us more information about her blindness:  "She might be just partially she gets around well she bumps into things when she goes out at night during day she does ok she has ablue haze over them."

He also wants us to know how much he appreciates anything we can do for Heidi.  "Thank you for doing what you can to help it means the world to us both."

Update 8/25/16: We've heard from Heidi's current owner and he writes that she's doing great, but that he's moving on September 5th.  She desperately needs a safe place to go before then!  

Juju

Name: Juju

Age: 8 years 

Breed: Terrier Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Vet Info: Juju is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.  He weighs about 17.5 pounds.  

Owner Info: Juju is a very special fellow living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  His owner unexpectedly passed away and his owner's friend was unable to care for him, so decided to have him put down.  Open Paws Jeddah, a wonderful group of volunteers who rescue and rehome abandoned dogs, rescued him.  They have been trying to rehome him without success and have reached out to us for help.  

Juju appears completely blind, but he can hear.  He loves chicken, feta cheese, and potato!  He also ​enjoys roaming free in the house, taking walks with the other dogs​, and playing with the female pups!

Juju has some defensive issues, and will snap/nip when he is touched in certain areas, but he has never caused injury.  Juju is now in an experienced foster home and is slowly learning to trust, but it will take time. Treats are currently fed to him by hand through a Baskerville muzzle.

We asked his foster home for more information about Juju, and below are their answers:

Do you know if he'd good with other dogs and cats?  

A: He is fine with dogs, no issues at all and doesn't seem to have an issue with cats. 

Is he housebroken?

A: No, working on this but he is 8 years old.

Do you know the cause of his blindness?

A: No, both eyes are just silver circles.

Does he have any other health issues besides his blindness?

A: Seems very fit, bit of skin abrasion but his coat is coming in nice, (he is very cute).

Can you give us more details about his bites and when they occur? 

A: Snaps when touched on front legs or behind head, we keep him in a muzzle with no issue.

Does he lash out if someone is doing something to him?

A: Picking him up, touching him quickly sets off defensive snapping, must be clear here, it is only defensive snapping.  No other aggression, he is very confident.  

Have his bites caused injury, like stitches?  

A: No, small "go away" defensive nips only and the snapping is reduced greatly with females, both canine and human.  

Please don't let transport be an issue!  Open Paws Jeddah will take care of transportation to the US or Canada.  They write, "We truly feel that if he was sent to the states, he would have a better chance of finding someone with the patience and experience to give him the care he needs. We would take care of all expenses and processes regarding his transportation and getting him to you. Please let me know if there's anything you can do."