Cory

Name: Cory

Breed: German Shepherd Mix

Age: Estimated 3-4 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Dayton, OH

Vet Info: Cory is UTD with vaccinations but not yet neutered according to the Corgi Rescue he is currently with.

Owner Info: Cory was rescued by a Corgi rescue who are now looking for a forever home or other rescue, perhaps a blind dog rescue or special needs, where he will have more of a chance of finding a good home. Anyone who has ever known a blind dog will tell you that once acclimated, you forget they are blind and they are the same loving dogs, if not more so than the fully sighted! Cory will be no different, as he has already shown. This is the info we have from the rescue – “I rescued a 3-4 year old blind Shepherd mix from Anniston Animal Shelter in Annison, AL. I named him Cory. He weighs about 65-70 lbs and is completely blind but is a very smart dog. He can leave his wire crate in the living room, go outside to the patio and walk around the entire yard, come back on the patio and walk into his crate in the living room. I am a Corgi Rescue and I will have a hard time placing this dog into a good home. Therefore, I am interested in getting him into a blind rescue where he will have more of a chance of a good home. Is there anyone out there that will help this dog or knows of any rescue that might take him? Any help is most appreciated. 

Chelsea - Outcome Unknown

Name: Chelsea

Age: Estimated 7-10 years

Breed: Chihuahua

Sex: Male (unsure if altered)

Location: Chelsea, MA area

Vet Info: According to the good samaritans who found Chelsea, he weighs about 10-12 pounds. 

Owner Info: Chelsea wandered into a yard yesterday with no collar or tags, and the good samaritans who found him are only able to keep him until Monday, per their landlord.  They say that Chelsea has no top teeth and his tongue hangs out.  Chelsea is blind in one eye. His nails are very long.  They did not notice any fleas, but Chelsea does have worms.  He's been eating some kibble and did eat soft dog food as well.  They don't believe he's been abused - just abandoned. Chelsea seems friendly with both males and females, but they have no idea about other animals.  Due to worms, they have him in their basement so there is no contact with their dog. He appears house trained, and they are not sure if he's leash trained or knows any commands. They are fairly new to the area and have tried to contact people they know to take him, but they've been unable to find him a home.  Their landlord will only allow them to keep until Monday, and then Chelsea has to go.  They've called every shelter to see if anybody has reported a lost dog of his description, with no luck, and they have no transportation to take him to a vet.  The shelter will collect Chelsea on Monday if they cannot find another place for him.  

Liberty - In Memory

Name: Liberty

Age: 11 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Black Mouth Cur

Location: Naples, FL area

Vet Info: Liberty is confirmed spayed and was given her distemper vaccine on 6/26/13.  Her next rabies vaccine is due 6/28/15.  She is heartworm negative and has had a recent fecal test, also negative.  The vet's office commented on what a really sweet dog she is!  Liberty weighs 52 pounds.

Owner Info: Liberty is a beautiful girl who has recently gone blind due to acute onset cataracts caused by diabetes.  Liberty's owners live on over three acres near the Everglades, and their property is no longer safe for Liberty to wander alone.  As much as it breaks their hearts and they wish they could keep Liberty, they say their living environment poses a danger to her now as she is not able to protect herself against armadillos, snakes and raccoons.  Liberty is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, however they are now keeping her in the garage.   Liberty is housebroken but not leash trained, and she even knows the commands, "Sit", "come", and "watch out!"  Her owners write, "She is very different since becoming blind, can not hunt and roam property like before. We keep her inside and take her out regularly and when she barks...She lets us know when she needs to go out".   Liberty is somewhat shy and very mild-mannered, and she is good with people of all ages.  She ignores other dogs and won't try to play with them.   She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.   Her owners write that Liberty is, "very docile and good natured, seeks love constantly, just wants you to pet her. I usually comb her out once a day, she loves this."

Wera - Adopted

Name: Wera

Age: Approximately 4 years
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Long haired Chihuahua
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas area

Vet Info: Wera is described as 8-10 pound female.  She was spayed on August 22nd and also received a rabies vaccination.  She has not been heartworm tested.

Owner Info: Wera is a beautiful girl who is good with all people and dogs!   She is not aggressive and is described as a “great dog who just needs the proper love and care she deserves”.   Wera is not housebroken or leash trained.   Her owner writes that she is completely blind "due to dog attack and illness".  Neither the 92-year old owner or the neighbor have the finances to care for her.

Update 8/10/2013: Wera’s elderly owner and neighbor are doing the very best they can for her, but they are unable to afford medical care.  We've also been told that Wera has had a litter of puppies but they have all been placed in loving homes.    

Update 9/12/2013: Wera's owner has sent along a collage.....and you can clearly see the difference!!  Sweet Wera is still in need of rescue or adoption.

Update 11/27/13: Wera still needs to find a new home!

Update 4/22/2014: Unfortunately, we were just told that if if a home is not found immediately then Wera will be euthanized.  We have no more information but we're trying to get more, will post as soon as we have more information.

Duke - Staying With Owner

Name: Duke

Age: 8 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Collie/Pit bull Mix

Location: Ohio

Vet Info: Duke is neutered. He is update to date on his rabies. He was last tested for HW in 2012 and was negative at the time. He is blind and has a mention of hip dysplasia in his vet record. He was last seen at the vet in May of 2012. 

Owner Info: Duke's owner needs to be able to travel to help take care of his family and is no longer able to give Duke the home he needs. Duke is 8 years old, and was adopted before he was a year old. He is an indoor dog who is crated. He is housetrained and leashtrained, and knows some commands, including sit, lay down, get in your crate, and want to go out. He is an outgoing dog who is good with adults and teens, and also godo with cats and dogs. He lives with another dog, and Duke has never bitten or snapped. He does well at the groomer's. Duke's owner said that he thinks Duke has lost all vision. Duke is healthy except for some hip problems and, as along as he doesn't do too much, he is OK. The owner wrote: "Duke is a very good, patient dog. He needs a better home."

Bear-bear - In Memory

Name: Bear-bear

Age: 4 months

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Bulldog / Pit Bull Mix

Location: Approx. 1/2 hour east of St. Louis, MO (IL)

Vet Info: Bear-bear is not up to date on vaccines.  He weighs 12 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 3/25/13. Bear-bear is an adorable puppy whose owner works full time and is also raising her young granddaughter and two teenagers. She feels Bear-bear needs more attention than she is able to provide and she knows his life would be happier and more fulfilled if someone had him that had more time to dedicate to him.  Bear-bear is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is not yet housebroken or leash trained.  He's not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped.  His owner says he's a healthy, loving puppy, who just cannot see!  The cause of his blindness is not known and she cannot afford to take him to a specialist.  His owner feels he adapts well to new situations, and writes, "he walks circles to get where he's going".   She also writes, "He is a sweet pup that is full of love, he just needs a steady environment and a lot of love n attention".  

Update 10/15: Bear-Bear’s owner reports he is still in need! Compared to his siblings he is very small, but still about 20+ lbs now. I really feel bad for him, and wish I could find a family to love him. If I could keep him  I would. It's getting colder here and harder to care for him already. 

Ray - Staying With Owner

Name: Ray

Breed: Boxer/Labrador Mix

Age: 3 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Morristown, TN area

Vet Info: Ray is not up to date on vaccines and has not been heartworm tested, but his owner says she is willing to pay for vaccines and heartworm testing.  Ray weighs about 70 pounds.

Owner Info: Ray is a very special boy who will need a very special rescue!  Ray's owner is moving within the next 90 days and cannot take Ray with her.   She writes, "I don't want to let him go but I know that he has to."  She has had Ray since birth and admits that he has not been properly socialized.  Ray is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, he is housebroken but not leash trained.  He is good with female dogs and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  His owner says, "He is possessive of his territory. He doesn't like visitors and barks and growls at everyone but family," and that he is skittish around new people, but he has never bitten or snapped.  The cause of Ray's blindness is not known, but his owner says that he can see shadows and light and dark, and he gets around her yard very well!  He appears healthy other than his blindness and she says he did have parvovirus as a puppy.