Lily - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Lily

Age: Five years

Breed: Double Dapple Dachshund

Sex: Female

Location: Charlotte, NC

Sosa - Outcome Unknown

Name: Sosa

Age: 1-2 years old

Breed: Mixed Breed

Sex: Female (altered per rescuer, not yet confirmed)

Location: Nashville, TN area

Vet Info: Sosa is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative per her rescuer, but this has not yet been confirmed.  Sosa weighs about 40 pounds.

Owner Info: Sosa is a beautiful and fun little girl who was saved from an owner who could not care for her properly, and where she had to stay in a crate the vast majority of the time.  Sosa's rescuer had always intended on finding Sosa a new home or rescue, and is very much hoping we'll have placement for her.  She has had Sosa for about two weeks.  

Sosa is an indoor dog who is crated.  She is housebroken, but not leash trained.  Sosa is a sweet and friendly girl, and is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats.  She currently lives with three dogs and one cat.

Sosa is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, but does play bite when playing.  Her rescuer writes, "I have never seen nor heard about Sosa biting or snapping at anyone as an act of aggression, but she play bites when she gets hyper. She is usually very gentle when she does it. The only time it has ever been an issue is when she gets too worked up and won't stop play biting without being pulled away and told "No!" very firmly. I think a little training and a little growing up time will easily fix this issue."

Sosa adjust well to new situations and her rescuer gave us more details:  "Yes, she seems to adapt very quickly. She has moved from home to home a few times, so she is accustomed to being in new environments. It only took her a few hours to start acting comfortable in my home once I brought her here, and within a day or so she had pretty much learned the layout of the house and how to interact with my other dogs."

Sosa is not completely blind, but does see better in well lit areas. Her rescuer also told us more about Sosa's health.  "I do not think Sosa is not completely blind as she definitely does better in well lit areas, however, I do believe that her vision is minimal at best because, even with plenty of light, she still runs into things sometimes. I do not know for certain what caused her visual impairment, but the person with whom she was living previously told me that she thought it may be due to Sosa being hit by a car at some point in her life. Again though, I do not know this for certain....Sosa is very thin, but eats very well and has never (at least not any time recently) been in a situation where she was not being fed. She makes odd sounds when she eats or pants which makes me think she may have some kind of windpipe damage or issue from the past. Luckily, it does not seem to affect her ability to eat, drink, or breathe, or have any impact on her quality of life."

Sosa's rescuer wants us to know she's a very sweet little girl who deserves a loving family and home of her own!  "Sosa is a very sweet girl with lots of love to give. She would make a great family pet, and is not at all difficult to take care of even though she has a visual impairment. This pup has been through a lot in her short life so far, so I am very eager to find the perfect forever home where she can get all the affection and play time she needs and deserves."

Update 5/14/16: Sosa escaped from her yard and they have not been able to find her. 

No Name Siberian Husky - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Not named

Age: 5 months

Breed:  Siberian Husky

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Lancaster County, PA

Vet Info: The puppy was born blind and his owner reports he is in good health and is up to date on vaccines.  He weighs about 25 pounds.

Owner Info: This sweet little puppy has not been named.  He was born blind.  His owner has a working farm and even though the puppy does well, he is not able to keep him.  He had been advertised in a local newspaper as "free to a good home."

We do not have a photo, but the puppy is described as black and white.  If/when we receive a photo, we will update as soon as possible.  

The puppy is an outdoor dog without restrictions, but has shelter in the barn, so is not out in the open.  He is not housebroken or leash trained.    

The puppy is good with men and women, and male and female dogs.  He currently lives with other dogs, cows, and horses.  The puppy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  His owner says that his blindness does not seem to bother him and he does well on the farm.  

Farkle - Adopted

Name: Farkle

Sex: Male (not altered)

Age: 11 years

Breed: English Springer Spaniel

Location: Madison, WI area

Vet Info: Farkle is not neutered and has not had a recent heartworm test.  He is due for his next rabies vaccine on November 9th.  Farkle weighs 56 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 11/4/2004. Farkle is a gorgeous English Springer Spaniel whose family is no longer able to take care of him.  They write that he has high anxiety, and requires more attention and time than they can give him.  Farkle was originally adopted from a friend whose other dogs did not like Farkle.

Farkle's owners tell us his eyes are very foggy.  "He is not quite completely blind but I think he is very close", and they gave us more details about his health:  "Farkle has a slow growing tumor in his groin region, almost deaf, and severe anxiety.....As far as we know Farkle has always had anxiety problems. Anxiety medication does help him but he is not currently on it (it's a very cheap drug if a potential adopter asks). Farkle paces a lot and aimlessly walks around, panting, and finds himself in trouble when he thinks he is alone. Trouble including sitting in window sills and trying to get through them as well as eating garbage. He WILL chew through and escape wire kennels."

Farkle is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He is good with both men and women and male and female dogs.  His owners tell us he sometimes lives with another dog.  Farkle is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  

Farkle's owners also want us to know that he's a real sweetheart, and loves to snuggle!  He'll make a great lap warmer!  "Farkle is an extremely happy go-lucky guy. In his last few years of life he will need a home in which someone can be with him most-all of the time due to his anxiety. He is a great snuggler! He prefers women but gets along with men as well. He doesn't mind other animals, but sometimes they don't like him."

Bama

Name: Bama

Age: Unknown

Breed: Poodle

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Montgomery, AL area

Vet Info: Bama is not neutered, but is scheduled for a neuter at the end of October.  He received a one-year rabies vaccine on October 3, 2015.  He had bloodwork done shortly after that, and all looks good!  Bama is heartworm negative. Bama weighs about 11 pounds.   

Owner Info: Bama is an adorable and sweet fellow who was taken off the road by a good samaritan before he was hit by cars.  She tells us he appeared to not have been taken care of within the last eight to twelve months, and an owner was not found.  His good samaritan has taken him to the vet and cleaned him up, and is now contacting rescues to try to find him a wonderful home!

Bama is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and they gave us more details:  "He is kept indoors and crated at night or when we are gone from the house for more than 5 hrs."  Bama is not leash trained.   He appears completely blind.   

Bama is good with men, women, and children, and other dogs and cats.  He currently lives with three other dogs and three cats.  His good samaritan told us that he can be possessive of food, but only when he thinks someone around him is trying to get his food.  "Tends to be possessive with food but only when he thinks someone is around him trying to get his food, yes has growled/jumped up at my two big dogs like he was startled. Skin was not broken I believe he was startled has happened twice almost like he was sleeping relaxed and my other two like to play a lot and I think they startled him."

Bama has made progress with his good samaritan and is now eating well.  "Was unable to eat dry food when we brought him home but we have mixed it in with the can food and he is eating better with having it mixed and now he gets more dry mixed in with can is doing much better."

His good samaritan writes that he has adapted well, but they have an active house, and it may be too much for him.  "I think he has adapted well but with such an active household of 6 other pets and two children we may be too much for him and that is why we are reaching out....We only want the best for him and if our home wasn't so active we would probably keep him but it is evident that he is struggling with all the activity that we have."

Rudy - Outcome Unknown

Name: Rudy

Age: 8 years

Breed: Dachshund

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Muncie, IN area

Vet Info: Rudy is not neutered.  He is up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative per his owner, but this has not been confirmed.  Rudy weighs about 7 pounds.

Owner Info: Rudy is an adorable fellow whose owner works long days and doesn't have the time she used to have for him.  Her husband writes that Rudy needs someone to be around him.  They are hoping for rescue for Rudy so he can have the attention he deserves!  They have had Rudy for about three years and got him from a friend.  

Rudy is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Rudy is a smart little boy and knows the commands, sit and lay down!  Rudy is described as shy and is good with both men and women, but seems to prefer women.  Rudy is a real cuddlebug!  "He loves my grandpa, he will sit in his lap and let him pet him forever."

Rudy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never bitten or snapped.  He doesn't live with other pets now, but his owner writes, "Rudy used to live with other animals and they said he had no  problem with them.  My parents have a weiner dog, who is jealous of Rudy..... He really doesnt bother anybody.....so as long as dog doesnt pick on him. I think he will be fine."

Rudy's owners tell us he's about 99% blind, but "he gets around okay."  

Rudy is a laid back little fellow and enjoys taking things slowly. "Rudy lives life at a slow pace.... If you take him outside 2 times a day.....he is pretty good....Rudy just needs someone to baby him more than average dog.....he just deserves more attention than he gets here."  Rudy's owners tell us he'll make someone a wonderful dog!  

Romeo - Outcome Unknown

Name: Romeo

Age: 6 years

Breed: Mini Schnauzer

Sex: Male (neuter not yet confirmed)

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Vet Info: Romeo is neutered per his owner, but this has not yet been confirmed.  Romeo is also up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative per his owner.  Romeo weighs about 15 or 17 pounds.

Owner Info: Romeo is a very handsome and friendly mini Schnauzer who needs to be rehomed very quickly.  Romeo's owner has moved in with family for health and mobility reasons and her home has been placed on the market.  The closing is in two weeks, and they are all in a panic because after that, Romeo will have nowhere to go.  

Romeo is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, he is housebroken but not leash trained.  Romeo is a very friendly boy and is good with people of all ages, other dogs, and cats.  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  

Romeo's owner's daughter in law has reached out to us for help.  Please read her heartfelt plea below:

"I am emailing on behalf of my mother in law.  She rescued a mini schnauzer about 6 years ago and he is blind.  The vet felt that after looking at his eyes he could have possibly been poisoned in his first year of life.

Romeo (is almost 7) and LOVES to be outside.  His one bad habit is marking while outside. I feel he does this more as a like a bread-crumb trail so that he knows how to get back to the porch.  There is currently a bigger lab mix that is his sidekick. Romeo uses him as his eyes and follows him a lot, though he is completely fine to wander on his own (as the marking in the yard I guess makes him feel more secure with walking off without the other dog).

He has always had a doggie door and goes in and out. We find it odd that he only marks outside (95% of the time).

There was a neighbor dog that had Hook Worms so immediately an appt was made to have him checked out and a full blood panel was done and thankfully nothing came back.

I am sorry for rambling, the reason I am emailing is that we know Romeo’s fate if he is surrendered to an animal shelter and I cannot bear the thought of doing anything like that. We are desperately looking for a rescue group that would welcome Romeo’s sweet face and allow him to live his life."