Ray Charles

Name: Ray Charles (RayRay)

Age: 8 years

Breed: Shih Tzu

Sex: Male (altered per owner, not yet confirmed)

Location: Sacramento, CA

Vet Info: RayRay's owner writes that he's neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative, but this has not yet been confirmed.  RayRay weighs about 12 pounds.  

Owner Info: Ray Charles (RayRay) is an adorable little fellow who was saved from a local shelter.  RayRay and his owner's other special needs dog do not get along, and he has become aggressive towards the other dog.  She does not want to return him to the shelter and is trying desperately to find him a new home or rescue.  She writes, "This is a healthy, happy, smart, and affectionate dog. He deserves a shot of getting a comfy lap to call his own." She has had RayRay for three weeks.

RayRay is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained, and already knows Sit and Lay!  His owner tells us he's a smart fellow!  "Very good attention when holding treat in hand, eager to learn."  She also tells us RayRay adapts well to new situations, enjoys walks, and is a low maintenance fellow.  "This dog is such low maintenance and so easy to care for you almost forget he is blind. Very housebroken. Quiet (when he doesn't hear another dog). Adapts very well to his indoor and outdoor surroundings. Still likes to walk about actively."

RayRay is described as outgoing and nervous, and is good with men, women and teenagers, and cats.  He currently lives with another dog and two cats.  He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  His owner gave us more information about how he is when meeting others:  ..."he's blind so when he 1st meets a person, he's very friendly and active and loves pets yet if he's unsure of who you are and where you are touching he will let you know with a nip. Never broke skin. But with that said, after a week of owning him, he grew right out of this and shows no aggression to new people or handler. " 

She does tell us that he seems to be dog aggressive, and gave us more details:  "Sometimes he can smell my (quiet) dog in the room and will growl and bark with a tail wag. Whenever he has met my other dog on leash he will jump up, bark, and try and bite. He hasn't been able to bite my dog though."

RayRay is completely blind.  "He had both his eyes removed after he was surrendered to the shelter I found him at. With that said, after his healing period (which is already over) he doesn't need any medicine or need anything else to be done with his eyes. And with his easily adaptive skills he's quite the low key special needs kind of pooch."

RayRay's owner wants us to know what a special fellow he is, and that he deserves a second chance.  "For a disabled/ disadvantaged senior, this pup really is low maintenance. He's very workable. Very smart and eager especially with a treat in hand. Despite his age he acts like any other healthy adult dog. And has a great mentality to get past his loss of sight....This dog deserve this second chance. He's happy, healthy, friendly, loving and smart. He just wants a lap to call his own. He's very forgiving to the "ruff" life he's experienced and deserves the right to live out his life in peace that the shelter and myself could not give him."

Steve and Minnie

Name: Steve

Age: 8 years

Breed: Spaniel Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Name: Minnie

Age: 5 years old

Breed: Shih Tzu

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location of both: Surry County, NC

Vet Info: Steve is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He received the distemper and parvo vaccines in June 2016, and is next due for his rabies vaccine in 2018.  He has not had a recent heartworm test.  Steve's contact gave us more details about Steve's health:   "Steve is blind due to uveitis, has possible early kidney issue and hypothyroidism."  He weighs about 50 pounds.

Minnie is not spayed.  She also received her distemper and parvo vaccines in June 2016, and is next due for her rabies vaccine in 2019.  She has not had a recent heartworm test, but was heartworm negative in 2014.  Minnie weighs about 10 pounds.

Owner Info: OS has been in touch with a wonderful organization out of North Carolina who acts as a liaison for community and shelter dogs in danger.  They are urgently trying to help bonded pair Minnie (a Shih Tzu) and Steve (a blind Spaniel mix) find rescue or a new home.  Minnie's and Steve's owner died, and relatives of the previous owner are currently caring for them.  Minnie and Steve are in their old home for now.  Their current caregivers do not feel they can care for Minnie and Steve and have reached out for help.  Our contact writes, "I found these doggies posted on a free pet giveaway page and stepped in to give these doggies a chance to find a good home." They are desperately hoping we can help!

Minnie and Steve are indoor dogs with run of the house.  They appear to be housebroken and are leash trained.  They're good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats!  Their contact gave us more information about both dogs:  "Steve lost sight about a year ago. Steve and Minnie are great with people, kids and other dogs. Steve likes his introductions to new dogs to be slow...both are obedient and sweet doggies."

Minnie and Steve are not possessive of toys, treats, or food, but Steve did growl at another dog once.  "Steve has growled at another dog before when the dog rushed up on him too quickly, but he did not display any other aggression. He is generally ok with other dogs and has met a lot of them."  Steve has never bitten or snapped.  Both dogs also do well at boarding/grooming.

​Minnie is ​a real sweetheart!  "Friendly w all - but not cat tested.  No general health issues noted by vet.  Just a general sweet gal who helps her friend Steve out on a daily basis".

Minnie and Steve's contact wants us to know what special and deserving dogs they are!  "Minnie and Steve have had a rough go of things.... now being cared for by those that provide for their basic care but are not able to provide love and companionship for them. Please help me help Steve and Minnie so they do not end up given away to less than savory people via a facebook giveaway page. They deserve more."

Boss

Name: Boss

Age: 15 years

Breed: American Pit Bull

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Marietta, GA

Vet Info: Boss is not neutered.  He is up to date on his rabies and parvo vaccines and is scheduled to receive his remaining vaccines on 9/24.  He is heartworm negative per his owner, but this has not yet been confirmed.  Boss weighs about 70 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB April 2001. Boss is a sweet senior Pit Bull whose owner feels she can't give him the attention or care he needs because her hours increased at work and she has moved to another state.  She has tried other organizations, but has not yet had any luck in finding Boss a new home or rescue.  She has had Boss since he was a puppy.

Boss is completely blind due to degenerative eye disease, and has arthritis in his hind legs.

Boss is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Boss is a smart fellow and knows several commands including, Sit, Stand, Stop, No Eat!  

Boss is good with people of all ages, and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  His owner tells us that Boss has never nipped, bitten or snapped at anyone, and that he is fine with all dogs, loves puppies and human babies.  She also feels that Boss adapts well to new situations.  

She is hoping we'll have a place for this sweet fellow!  

Daisy - Adopted

Name: Daisy

Breed: Bichon

Age: 13 ½ years

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Toms River, NJ

Vet Info: Daisy is confirmed spayed.  She is not current with vaccines.  Her owner's daughter writes that she is heartworm negative, but this has not yet been confirmed.  We are told that Daisy has cataracts and appears completely blind, but otherwise, her owner's daughter writes that she is in good health.  Daisy weighs about 10 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 12/2002. Daisy is an adorable and sweet Bichon whose owner is elderly and has serious health issues.  His wife passed away less than a year ago.  His daughter is reaching out for help for Daisy as her father is unable to care for her.  Daisy was originally purchased from a pet store that's no longer in business.

Daisy is in indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained.  Daisy is described as nervous, and is good with both men and women.  We asked Daisy's owner's daughter how Daisy is with other dogs, and she told us that Daisy lived with her mom and dad her whole life, with no other pets.  "Daisy lived her whole life with my mom and dad and there were no other animals...in younger days they would visit my sister's beach house and bring Daisy and my sister had a lab..things seemed fine but again in recent years she was really just in their home".

Daisy is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  She did snap at a stranger one time, and her owner's daughter gave us more details:  "The neighbor had gone to the house to take her out and when she bent down to pick her up she snapped at her...since she is blind she could have been afraid..not sure."

Daisy's owner's daughter is very much hoping we can help Daisy!  "A good home that will pay attention to her would be appreciated...she was my moms baby and i am sure she misses her."

Bella

Name: Bella

Age: 2 years

Breed: Pit Bull 

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location: Vernon, CT

Vet Info: Bella is not spayed.  She is not current with vaccinations and has not had a recent heartworm test.  Bella weighs about 70 pounds.

Owner Info: Bella is a beautiful and sweet girl whose owner has lost her housing and can no longer have a dog.  Bella is in temporary housing this week, but we're told Bella will have to go to a shelter by next week.  They have tried family, friends, neighbors, and many rescue organizations, but have not yet had any luck in finding Bella a new home or rescue.

Bella is completely blind in her left eye.  She has some sight in her right eye, but they're not sure if it's complete or partial.  Bella is also deaf.  Her contact writes that other than her sight and hearing, she seems to be a healthy dog!  

Bella is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house.  She is housebroken but not leash trained.  She is a sweet girl and is good with people of all ages, other dogs, and cats.  Bella is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  

Bella's contact tells us she adapts well to new situations.  "She has moved three times in her short life. And had been placed in different situations where she quietly adjusts to her surroundings."

Bella's contact wants us to know what a special and very sweet girl she is!  "Bella is a gentle, sweet dog and would thrive with someone who had the time to devote to her ....also loves other dogs and a fenced-in yard."

Hero - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Hero

Age: 1 year

Breed: Pug

Sex: Male (altered, was scheduled 8/30/16)

Location: Jacksonville, AR

Vet Info: Hero's contact writes, "Hero is healthy and energetic besides his eye problems. Hero does not have a current heartworm test and he is not neutered, but he will be tested and neutered as of the 30th of August....  Unknown inciting trauma but seen at local ER and diagnosed perforated cornea of the right eye and severe ulcer in the left. Former owner treated ulcer of the left eye for 2.5 weeks with aggressive medical therapy but did not improve and only worsened. Owners could not afford ophthalmologist and elected to euthanize. He had an enucleation procedure on 10 AUG 2016 and is pending second enucleation procedure given the poor prognosis of the ulcer in his remaining eye."  Hero weighs about 20 pounds.  

Owner Info: Hero is an adorable and sweet little fellow whose owners elected to euthanize when they found out he needed to have his second eye removed.  Rather than euthanizing, the owners agreed to surrender him to a veterinarian, and the veterinarian is now trying to find him rescue!

Hero is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Hero is described as "outgoing", and he's a very friendly fellow!  He's good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats!  Hero is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.  

Hero's contact is not sure how he'll adapt to new situations despite his visual impairment.  She writes, "Unknown, full blindness is new and a result of a second surgery on Aug 30, 2016 to remove the remaining eye."

Hero is very sweet and friendly and his contact wants us to know what a special fellow he is!  "He's an energetic young pup who can absolutely have a long and happy life if he only has the right family to guide him."

Little Man - In BDRA Foster Care

Name: Little Man

Age: Unknown

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Chihuahua

Location: Central PA

Vet Info: Little Man's owner reports that he has never seen a vet due to lack of funds. They assume he is completely blind in one eye due to the cloudy/glassy look of the eye. However, they do not know the cause of this condition. Little Man weighs around 5 pounds.

Owner Info: Little Man is an adorable little chihuahua whose owner has "too many dogs at the home and not enough inside space." She is now looking for a good, loving home for him. He has been with his current owner for 5 years. Before that, he was with a family member who is unwilling to care for him. This baby is currently being kept outside on a tie-out. 

Little Man is kept in a small fenced area outside or in a kennel when he is in the house. There are numerous dogs and cats at the house. Little Man is not housebroken; however, he is leash trained.  He is outgoing and good with people of all ages and female dogs. Little Man is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.  

Little Man's owner writes, "This dog does not have a good quality of life with us and we are financially unable to provide it to him." They are now committed to finding him a good home where he will be cared for and loved. Does someone have space in their heart and home for this baby?