Radar - Adopted

Name: Radar
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Belgian Shepherd
Age: 4 ½ months
Location: Checotah, OK

Vet/Medical Info: Radar saw the vet only one time, on 6/30/2011.  At that time he was severely malnourished, they said he's "lucky to be alive".  They treated for fleas and ticks, addressed his worms, and began daily vitamin supplements.  He could not have survived anesthesia then.  He is not neutered, they did no HW testing and gave no vaccines.  The notes say "appears to be blind", but they have no more info than that.

Owner Info: Radar currently resides at the Checotah Animal Shelter (no-kill shelter), he was found by a couple that were walking/visiting Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma. He was near death. The couple contacted the shelter and they took Radar and will NOT give up on him. He was unable to walk, eat or drink but they gave him fluid by syringe, hand fed him and helped him potty by carrying him out. All he could do was cry. They made sure to roll him often from side to side and prop him up to circulate his blood. A volunteer couple from Eufaula took Radar to their home for one on one attention and now Radar is walking, eating, playing and ready for a forever home and a lot of love. Radar's eyes are open, they believe that he can see shadows.

Pugsly - In Kentuckiana Pug Rescue Foster Care

Name: Pugsly

Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Pug
Age: 9 years

Location: Jefferson, WI

Vet/Medical Info: Pugsly is neutered. Last heartworm test they have a record for was done in 2007, if he's had a test elsewhere, they don't know about it. Distemper was due 2/2/10, again, if done elsewhere, they don't know. Rabies is current and will be due 2/2/12. Confirmed that Puglsy had eye issues due to fighting, but could not give more info without speaking with the vet.

Owner Info: DOB 7/9/2002. Pugsly is caught up in a relationship split - his Dad doesn't have a home for him and his Mom works during the day and is gone 12-13 hours. He needs to find a new home, they adopted him in 2002. He is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he’s housebroken and will let you know when he wants to go out, he is also leash trained. One of their other dogs got into a fight with Pugsly and popped out both eyes during the fight, this is the cause of his blindness. The vet sewed both eyes shut for four weeks then removed the stitches. His eyes need cleaned every day as they get crusty and he has eye drops daily. Pugsly's Dad has contacted the Deforest, Wisc blind dog rescue, he's also on their adopt a pet website for dogs or pugs. He doesn't want him ending up in a shelter, he is a very loving boy.

Bernard

Name: Bernard

Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Saint Bernard
Age: 6 years

Location: Westmount, PQ

Vet/Medical Info: Bernard is not neutered and has been given no vaccines due to his skin condition - he had a bad skin infection but has been given an injection of antibiotics and is improving, will need to continue antibiotics. He has not been heartworm tested. He is boarding at the vet's currently as his owner is overseas, they wanted us to know he's very good with other dogs and cats. They take him out frequently and he goes for walks and is a very good boy. They had no other information, but said we can call anytime, they all like Bernard very much!

Owner Info: Bernard was taken out of a puppy mill two weeks ago, he was very sick when he came out – underweight with blood and skin infections. He is now much better but sadly blind. He was tied to a 12 inch chain inside a box for his whole life. His current owner has shown him how to be loved again and to trust, he now walks on a leash too. He likes kids, dogs, cats - he is just a big love and his new owner wishes he could keep him but he already has a blind dog and two other dogs. He has spent over $2000 so far on Bernard and desperately wants to find him a loving forever home where he can live out the rest of his days being spoilt and loved.

Toby - Adopted

Name: Toby

Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: English Coonhound
Age: 8 months

Location: Lenoir City, TN

Vet/Medical Info: Toby is not neutered. Toby had three-year rabies vaccine on 7/14/11, they have no other record of vaccines. They did not do HW test and they have no other relevant medical information.

Owner Info: Toby's current owner got him to be a hunting dog, however his limited eyesight makes him unsuitable for this. He would make someone a great pet because he has a gentle temperament, however he is not the best around cats. He is only partially blind and would be great around other dogs or children. Has had rabies shot 07/2011, Hartz flea and tick and wormed. Previous owner said he had all of his 7 way shots (we have no record of this). Toby has seen family Vet after discovering his sight was not 100% during a hunting trip, vet said he was going blind. He adapts very well due to his other senses which help him compensate for his lack of sight. He can see at short distances within 20 yards, but vet is not sure of whether this will lessen or increase over time. He appears to have beginning stages of cataracts. Vision appears to be impaired at long distances, you can see the film inside the lenses as pointed out by the vet. He is a very active puppy, other than his vision he is in great health. Has a great nutrition program and is at goal weight, teeth, ears and coat are good. They take very good care of their dogs and tend to spoil them like children. It broke their hearts to discover Toby had vision problems. They play with him a lot and had started training him to hunt. He hears voices and turns his head to greet, but cannot determine where they are by sight when they leave the house. He is sweet and playful and would be a great pet for someone, especially if they had a fenced-in yard.

Tiny - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Tiny

Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Standard Poodle
Age: 15 weeks

Location: Gravette, AR

Vet/Medical Info: Tiny was smaller than the other puppies in his litter, they were concerned about him. They referred owner to a specialist as they suspected a shunt, but it did not come back that way, he has cataracts. Owner does her own vaccines, vet said she has raised show dogs, so they have no records of any vaccines.  Tiny Dancer has not been heartworm tested because he's less than a year old, but he is on heartworm preventative.  He is not neutered.

Owner Info: DOB 4/7/2011.Tiny is a 15 week old puppy that has cataracts and needs surgery. His owners farm is in foreclosure and they do not know what is going to happen to them. They want their baby to be safe, loved and well cared for. Tiny is a fabulous little boy, smart, outgoing and so very loving. He needs a home quickly, they are desperate. He was born with cataracts, the eye specialist said they can be removed when he is 6 months old and he will be able to see again. He is an indoor dog with the run of the house, he’s more or less housebroken and leash trained. He knows ‘come’, has perfect recall, ‘sit’, ‘STOP’, ‘step’, ‘no’, ‘wait’, ‘give’ and ‘take’. He is crate trained and keeps his crate dry and clean all the time. He is a baby and still has an accident once in a while in the house. He’s great with people of all ages and loves other dogs, cats and small animals.

Henry - Adopted

Name: Henry
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Beagle
Age: 8 years approx
Location: Almo, KY

Vet/Medical Info: Henry was first taken to vet on June 25th, he was a stray, only note in the chart was that she found him. He is not neutered, they did no vaccines and no heartworm testing. They gave him Drontal for worming and Terramycin eye ointment, and a collar.

Owner Info: Henry's current owner found him in their neighbourhood wandering around and took him in because she was afraid he could not defend himself. They think he may have been dumped. They have had him for just over three weeks and feel they cannot properly care for him, their other dog and two cats. Henry is very sweet but corners the cats and nips at them and accidentally hurt their dog when they were playing. They are not sure if he is just trying to figure the cats out or if he doesn't like them and is trying to hurt them. He had an eye infection when they found him and slept most of the day, but after meds it cleared up and he really warmed up. The vet said he is totally blind. He is very trusting and sits on their lap every chance he gets. He is very gentle with their two children, 3 and 6 years. He has never growled at anyone since being there. Henry is housebroken and leash trained. The pics show him the day after they found him with the eye infection.

Keller - Adopted

 

Name: Keller
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Brazillian Mastiff
Age: 5 years
Location: Ocean Springs, MS

Vet/Medical Info: The last time vet saw Keller was in 2008. At that visit, they gave him a one-year rabies (6/2/08), they did not give any other vaccines or do a heartworm test. He is neutered. They had no other information for us.

Owner Info: Keller's owner rescued him from an abusive home and has had him for one year, she is moving into an apartment in just over one weeks time and cannot keep him. She listed him on Craigslist and in the local paper 3 months ago, no luck. She also contacted all animal shelters nearby, but they all said they would euthanize him. Keller is blind and deaf, he has seen an Ophthamologist. His eyes are pink, he had laser surgery done at Mississippi State University and can see bright lights, but he is pretty much completely blind. Keller adapts well to new surroundings as long as he has a fence. His sense of smell is amazing and he finds his way around very quickly. He is the biggest love! He adores kids and people, loves to be petted. He is great with other dogs, cats and small animals. He would be perfect for a family with kids or an older couple because he does not jump on you, and is very slow and gentle.