Here are blind/visually impaired/deaf dogs/cats for adoption from shelters/rescues in the following states:
Alaska
Delaware Maryland New Jersey New York
Ohio Pennsylvania
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GRACE
(DEAF)
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Please see the below information about a beautiful deaf pit/dalmatian mix named Grace. She is having to be re homed and her "human dad" wants to make sure she ends up in a suitable forever home with a loving family. Below is his letter with information about Grace and his contact information. Please share with your contacts. Grace is a beauty and a good girl.
My name is Nick. I have a deaf 15 month old white female Pit/Dalmatian that I need to find a home for.
Her name is Grace (aka, "G"). She is very affectionate, playful, and has been socialized with many different breeds - mostly pit/mixes & cats (I have a cat). I have been working with her for almost a year using sign. Although, stubborn & high-strung at times, she has become much more obedient and very well natured.
I adopted G from BARCS with my ex who no longer lives with me. I've hired a dog walker to help out with her. However, I still have long hours on some given days. I've become very attached to her and feel guilty but I feel that she needs more than I can give. I've certainly given & continue to give her the best care & attention that I can. She is, in fact, very happy & playful & has a lot of personality! LOL
I DO NOT want to just hand this pup over to anyone, especially in Baltimore City, where I live. A dog with her disability and her breed are commonly used as bait.
Name: Grace
Age: 15 months
Disability: Deaf
Breed/Weight: Dalmatian-Pit Bull Terrier, approx. 45 lbs
Grace is a very sweet pup. She loves belly rubs and to be pet. She is highly energetic & loves to be walked. Grace loves interacting with people and has been socialized with many dogs and cats. With love, consistency, and regimen Grace has come to understand several commands using basic sign language. Like any puppy, she may give you that look, - “What?! Really?” but always follows through. She enjoys to look out the windows to see what or who is passing by.
Because of her disability, it can be difficult to let her off the leash. She is looking for someone with patience and a lot of love to give back. And for a home with a lot of space to run her little heart out!
Status: Grace is still looking for a home as of January 17, 2012
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Sam, Lucky, and Blondie
Contact Information:
Small Dog Rescue 943 Canal Road Princeton, New Jersey 08540
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Sam is an older poodle but still very active and alert. He IS creamy
white in color. He has cataracts, and we would hope eventually for
corrective surgery if we can find donors willing to help him.. He is
very sweet and gentle, and very people oriented. He was given up
because of family circumstances, but his family has come to visit him
and groom him, and hope to take him back if he does not find a home. We
worried about diabetes at first, but he's not diabetic, and the
cataracts are genetic and could be removed by surgery, but that's
expensive..Sam has been treated with VECTRA 3D for the prevention of
fleas and ticks.
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Note: Princess is NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Her son Lucky however STILL IS AVAILABLE
Princess is an older shih tzu, here with her beloved son, Lucky Shih Tzu.(He has a writeup as well.) The two are inseparable, they cry and feel lost if separated for long, although Lucky will sometimes venture forth for a little while in a pathetically limited adolescent rebellion, before crying for his "Mom." They are not the easiest of shih tzus to deal with, perhaps their long companionship has created a bond they don't want anyone to break into, but they are manageable to someone who can deal with special needs and needy dogs. Princess has dry eye, that went untreated for a long time before she came to us, but she's feeling much better now with the cyclosporin drops. Lucky is prematurely blind from cataracts, he's only 4, but he has retinal degeneration that makes him not a candidate for cataract surgery. So the two huddle together to meet the world as a team. Mom is about 10, Lucky is now about 6 years old.
Princess is a rather feisty little shih tzu, black and white, the mother of Lucky. She does not like to cuddle, and seems to resemble her lhasa cousins, but it seems all to be bluster and show, and she really wants to be friendly if she could find out how. Five years old, and about 15 lbs. Her eyes have cleared up and she is in good health. Please note that she and her son, Lucky, a very much bonded and cannot be separated, they will have to be adopted together. But they make a handsome pair, so please consider them as a unit and take both if you can take in two dogs. The two are in a picture together. Mom needs a grooming, so we will spare her the closeup until she gets herself made up some better. The special need is their need to stay together. Princess has been treated with VECTRA 3D for the prevention of fleas and ticks
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Blondie is a small, buff colored shih tzu, who was found as a stray in Brooklyn, and came to us from the NYC Mayor's Alliance. Yes, he's a male, even with the name Blondie.) He is about 10 years old. He is a neutered male, up-to-date with shots, and microchipped. He has nuclear sclerosis, so his vision is limited, but not his sweetness. He was very frightened and timid when he came in, and quite thin, but with TLC and lots of attention he is warming up and showing a good deal of charm. He will be special needs because of his vision, but he will make someone a loving pet.
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Small • Senior • Female
Honey is a 12 year old female Pomeranian. She is a sweet girl and
really deserves to have a family who will giver her the love she
deserves.
Status: Honey is still looking for a home as of December 16, 2011
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This love of a dog is Jake.
He is a special boy indeed. You see, Jake was diagnosed by a specialist as being blind due to Progressive Retinal Atrophy, but is not in pain or any discomfort due to his condition.. Aawwww, poor boy...right? Nope, wrong! :) Jake is so well adjusted that he had his foster family, well, ‘in the dark’ regarding his condition. There was just something about him that we could not put our fingers on. There were signs that he could be losing his sight, but for him to be diagnosed as 100% blind by a veterinary ophthalmologist was a shock! Don’t believe me? Take a moment to check out his video...go ahead, we’ll wait! If you saw the vid, then you saw a dog that is blissfully happy in is reality and is capable of getting around just as any other dog would. In fact, this boy does not lose a beat!
Jake LOVES to be by his human’s side. He is a bit unsure when meeting new people. You must understand though...being that he does not have the luxury of sight, Jake has to rely on his other senses (mostly smell). So when he encounters a new person (or new scent in his case) he cannot tell by seeing their body language what their intentions are. He is OK once knows that this new scent doesn’t equal a threat. At home, he likes to be either sitting by you with his head where you can pet it, or laying right next to you on the floor. He likes the resident dogs and likes to play with them, but because he can’t read their signals, he might seem as pushy and get corrected. He is taking it all in stride and learning which ‘dog scent’ he can play with best. Jake really likes toys and has no problem playing by himself when there is no one to play with. It is amazing to see him play and have the notion of his disability disappear from your mind.
Jake is housebroken and lets you know when he needs to go out. He does well on the leash but doesn’t like the cars (the upcoming noise scare him). He can get a bit mouthy, but we think that this is because he is overcompensating for the loss of vision (we’re working on this). He loves his crate, is neutered, up to date on shots, and is a very endearing boy. Like I said before, Jake is a love...and after all, isn’t love blind?
Status: Jake is still looking for a home as of August 8, 2011
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Ozzy and Harry are two 8 year old gentlemen who need a forever home where they can continue to be together. They owner had to move and could not keep them so they were surrendered to a local shelter. Ozzy is a handsome Boston Terrier with gorgeous black and white markings. His partner Harry is a dashing rough-coat Jack Russell with bright white and tan hair. Currently at 35 pounds, Ozzy is a robust fellow with a couple pounds to lose, while his pal Harry is a more modest 14 pounds.
The boys are a bonded pair who groom each other and do not like to be separated. They have been together their entire life. They both have a lot of energy and love to give. They both adore their many walks and are very well mannered on a leash. Moreover, they are wonderful with their foster familys children and other gentle dogs, however they have tried to chase cats that they encountered on their walks. For this reason, a home with no cats would be best for them. Considering how well Harry gets around his foster home and yard and on his many walks, you would be surprised to learn that he is blind in one eye. His other eye is currently being treated for an ulcer to save his remaining eyesight. Ozzy has been his very own seeing-eye dog for some time. It is for this reason that they are to be adopted together. They are not in a home with cats so we are unsure of how they will be with cats
These two are a quite a pair!
Status: Harry and Ozzy are still looking for a home as of October 19, 2011
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YODA
(OWNER SURRENDER)
URGENT!!!!
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Name: Yoda
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Japanese Chin
Age: 8 years approximately
Location: Westmont, NJ
Vet/Medical Info: Yoda is neutered and his rabies is good until 5/3/13. All other vaccinations are due now. When last tested he was heartworm negative.
Owner Info: Yoda is a victim of divorce, his owner is moving at the end of January and she can't have pets where she is going, it is a hardship situation. Yoda has to be placed before she moves. They rescued Yoda when he was about one, not really an organized rescue, it was from a girl who took on fosters. Yoda is an indoor dog with the run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He is an outgoing boy, great with people and children of all ages and good with female dogs and cats. He tends to get in other male dogs faces and doesn't seem to realize his size. Yoda just recently went blind in both eyes, not sure of reason, just happened in the past few months. He needs some dental work done as his teeth are not great and he has a hernia from where he was neutered, but vet said it was nothing threatening, just kind of pokes out. He's very sweet and he is a lap dog - cuddly - loves to be in your arms!
Status: Yoda is still looking for a home as of January 26, 2012
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TEDDY
Contact Information:
Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue Inc. New York, NY
Debra
Molly
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Teddy is a 23 lb.Boston Terrier Pug mix who is about 10 years old. Poor guy was left at the shelter when he was losing his vision due to glaucoma. His family did not want to bother with a blind dog who was getting older. They didn’t seem to notice or care that Teddy was in a lot of pain.
Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue stepped up to take Teddy in and find him a foster home and get him all the vet care he needed. He has been treated at Cornell and his eyes are stable now but he has no vision. As far as treating his eyes, he just needs a moisturizing eye drop once or twice a day. He has no other known health issues.
Teddy is very particular about other dogs. He has a doggie friend in his foster home (she is a senior girl and very calm) and also seems ok with puppies for some reason. Most other adult dogs, he does not like and he will try to attack if allowed close contact. He also wants to chase the cats in his foster home – although since he’s blind he’s not very good at it.
Teddy has had to be separated a lot from the rest of his pack. He has to be gated in the laundry room alone because he doesn’t get along with the other animals in the house. He gets frustrated and living with many other animals is stressful for him. Teddy is active for an older dog so doesn't like being confined so much and he wants to spend more time with people. He has been living this way for 1.5 years and he so desperately needs to find a better situation.
Teddy is fine with people and very friendly with those he knows well, but can be easily started, so should live in an adults only home (older kids might be ok). He has adjusted to his blindness very well and he loves to wander the backyard in the nice weather.
Teddy is housebroken, likes leash walks, and likes to play and have his back scratched. He needs more attention than he is currently getting. He really deserves a good home. Please, if you can help Teddy email: adoptafoster@yahoo.com.
All the vet bills relating to his eyes and (now very mild) Cushing's will be covered for life by NEBTR.
Status: Teddy is still looking for a home as of January 17, 2012
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Just look at this handsome boy. We discovered that he has Lethal
white/double Merle characteristics. He is definitely catahoula maybe with some lab or aussie mixed in there. Tucker is blind and is an absolutely
awesome dog. Sweet as pie loves everyone and always has a smile on his
face. He is one of the three White Angels Hope choose for the New Year,
he is a very special boy. Despite the neglect and what ever this poor
dog went through at human hands he is still loving and gentle and will
make someone an awesome pet. We think he will do best with people that
work from home and with another dog. We will find him a forever home
where he will be treated with tenderness and love. If you are looking
for a big cuddle bunny this is your boy. We want him to see the other
side of life, the good side, the side that shows him humans are
wonderful and good parents. He surely has not given up that hope. If
you want to adopt Tucker you will be getting a wonderful companion full
of love and devotion.
Status: Tucker is still looking for a home as of January 17, 2012
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Name: Mitzy
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Terrier Mix
Age: 8 years
Location: Utica, NY
Vet/Medical Info: Mitzy had her first lepto vaccine, distemper, bordatella and lyme vaccines 4/20/2011. She was tested for heartworm (negative) and stool sample was also negative. She is up to date on rabies until 12/10/2013. She is spayed, 8 years old, terrier mix, also has chronic ear problems (otitis externa). She was last seen in February 2010 for that.
Owner Info: Mitzy does not feel comfortable around small children. When she was rescued (she was found wandering the streets when 6-8 weeks old) her owner didn't have children, now that they do, she gets aggressive when children are active or loud. She has on three occasions charged/chased/snapped at children when they were running and playing. They try to remove her from the situation but when put her in her crate or left in a room, she gets very upset. If she was in a situation that was calm she would be fine. She is like a cat and likes to sit on your lap and be petted. Mitzy was born with a congenital eye defect most likely caused by a virus her mother had while pregnant. If you throw a ball to her, she will not see it and it will hit her. If she is outside on a bright day she can track a bird in the sky. It seems like she has some vision, but up close she really is limited. She is a little overweight. Mitzy is an indoor dog with the run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained, she knows sit, lay down and stay. She is good with people, teenagers, other dogs and cats. Mitzy's owner loves her to bits and she used to be a perfect fit for her family. She would be a great dog for someone who is ill, she is very loving and devoted to her owners and has brought them much joy. The instances where she charges children have happened repeatedly and her owner is afraid she will bite someone. They don't want to put Mitzy in a position where she will fail.
Status: Mitzy is still looking for a home as of August 16, 2011
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Is a
beautiful 1-3 year old Great Dane/Pit mix found wandering on her own.
She's an amazing girl who loves everyone! She's wrapped her big warm
paws around every heart at the shelter and has one very special
volunteer who works with her every day, We are looking for a dog free
home, or one with just one other very calm, low key companion. Evian
loves to swim, play with her toys, is full of affection and loves to
cuddle. You have to meet her to see just how special she really is! Watch this video for more of Evian.
Status: Evian is still looking for a home as of August 8, 2011
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Several months ago "F3" was dropped off at a kill shelter in Ohio. She was emaciated and in terrible pain from advanced glaucoma. F3 was headed right for the kill room, we pulled her and had her vetted immediately. Thinking that at 12 years old, being bred and hunted for her whole life, there had to be at least one underlying condition causing her emaciation, leading her owner to dump her for euthanasia. We were prepared to have her gently leave this world in loving arms. Guess what? There's nothing wrong with her but the glaucoma! Someone was actually starving this sweet, elderly girl to death, and keeping her in a painful state of blindness. Whoever owned her didn't even have the decency to take her to the vet for euthanasia, they took her to the kill shelter "for free." When we found out that she's in good health, we had her eyes removed to stop the pain. She would always have been blind, now she is blind without pain. She is now Cleo, our beautiful, proud redbone girl. We want to pay for her vetting and transport and bring her home to sleep on a cushion in front of the fire, know the kindness of love and kisses and ear scritches, and sniff the fresh air for as long as she has left. Please help us continue Cleo's rescue and rehabilitation!
Status: Cleo is still looking for a home as of May 19, 2011
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SAMPSON
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**FOSTER HOME NEEDED**
Sampson is a sweet, lovable and active boy, great with other dogs, people and kids, unfortunately Sampson is food aggressive and needs an experienced adopter to manage it and work with him. He loves to run in the yard playing with other dogs and to go for walks.
**Sampson is missing his left eye due to complications from an injury but he gets around just fine with the sight in his right eye**. He is no less lovable or adoptable, just not quite perfect. Like most dogs, he gets along fine with just one eye as he's learned to compensate
Sampson is in a boarding kennel and would really appreciate a home or foster home soon. Can you show him that he's still a special boy and give him a chance?
Update October 17, 2011:
He's turned out to be very food aggressive so I can only adopt him to an experienced adopter or rescue. You may post or not as you see fit.
Status: Sampson is still looking for a home as of December 16, 2011
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BENNY
(DEAF)
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SO you ask, how a Lab got into German Shepherd rescue? Benny was on the euth list at our local shelter. Someone offered to foster him and backed out, our name was on him and we couldn't turn our back on him when he was so close to being safe. He has not had it easy since leaving the shelter. He developed a bad abscess after his neutering which required a week long stay at the vet and surgery and an arsenal of meds. After two weeks he has healed beautifully and we are now able to get to know him. He's very cuddly and lovey when we visit him in his run at the kennel, but get that boy outside and he's curious, sniffing and exploring everything. Benny will be the perfect dog for someone who wants the companionship of a dog but one who is not overly clingy and needy. He seems to have a bit of an independent streak but thoroughly enjoys petting and love. He has met a few canine friends and seems to enjoy their presence, as long as they don't come on too strong. Benny is deaf but we are learning how to teach him hand signals. A treat will always catch his attention though...................... Please contact Jeannie at toomanyshepherds@aol.com for more info.
Status: Benny is still looking for a home as January 17, 2012
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BONES
OWNER SURRENDER
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Name: Bones
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Lab Mix
Age: 12 years
Location: Dover Plains, NY
Vet/Medical Info: Bones had all of her vaccinations 7/29/11. The distemper and rabies were for 3 years. She is spayed and was tested on 7/29 for heartworm and was negative. She is on Insulin.
Owner Info: Bones's current owner would love to keep her as she is a total sweetheart, but she can't financially due to other pets with health conditions. Bones is blind and diabetic. Her owner found her in horrific condition, her eyes were swollen shut, she was starved (about 30 pounds underweight), filthy, missing fur and couldn't even stand on her own four feet. After several weeks of R&R, lots of treats and love, she is improving impressively. Their vet gave them a generous discount to have her checked out to see how bad she was. Everything they were concerned about came back negative, however she was extremely and dangerously diabetic. She has started on insulin shots, they have increased the amount numerous times and think they have finally found the right dosage for her. Despite all of this, her tail continues to wag and all she wants to do is rest her head in your lap and be loved. Bones is approximately 12 years old though her teeth are in good shape. She is blind (due to the untreated diabetes) and can only decipher light and dark and sometimes a shadow. Her coat is coming back shiny and smooth though she does have her gray hair to give away her age. She is great with cats and dogs, is extremely intelligent and is already learning commands to help her navigate while on walks. You say "step" and she lifts her paw to feel for the step. She loves walks now and immediately comes when you whistle for her and knows other commands such as "right" "left" "step up" "step down" "sit" "come". She is still having accidents in the house due to the diabetes but is completely trained to go on weewee pads. They have contacted Rescue organizations, SPCA and placed a Petfinder ad. Bones is an inside dog with the run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained. She is great with people of all ages, dogs, cats and other small animals (she currently lives with dogs, a cat and a snake). Please open your heart and home to this old gal so she can live out the remainder of her life in a loving home being spoiled and cuddled. Bones is truly a sweetheart just wanting to see what her life should have been like all along, before she was a stray. She is a true fighter! She was near death and in just 3 months has gained weight, grown her fur back and can run and play!
Status: Bones is still looking for a home as October 26, 2011
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CASH (DEAF) & STAR
Contact Information:
Mt. Vernon Center for Animal Care Mt Vernon, NY
Phone (preferred): (914) 665-2444
Mt. Vernon Center for Animal Care Mt Vernon, NY
Phone (preferred): (914) 665-2444 Email: angelshortcake88@aol.com
Petfinder (Cash): Petfinder (Star): Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Urgent-Cash-and-Star-Need-Help-Now/177451265650774 Website: http://www.mtvernonanimals.org/Index.html Chip In: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcashandstar.chipin.com%2Fcash-and-star-adoptiontraining&h=yAQHy0IyY
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We are working with Mt Vernon animal shelter in Mt Vernon, NY to find 2 dogs named Cash and Star a home, even a foster home would be great. Both dogs are pit mixes, and Cash is a deaf girl, Star is her buddy. Their home burnt down and their owners never came back to get them, they disappeared. These dogs have been at the shelter now for many months, with NO interest. Cash, being deaf, needs her buddy Star for comfort and as her guide dog, yet the shelter won't allow them to be housed together in the same cage. So, Cash is not doing well at the shelter without her buddy Star by her side. Both dogs are fearful aggressive towards other animals, but LOVE eachother! They were never properly socialized, and in fact their owners kept them muzzled 24/7, they have the scars on their faces to prove it. They have been at the shelter for months on end already, I believe since close to the start of the year, with no interest. We have a chip-in set up to cover their adoption fees, as well as training classes or classes with a behavioralist that will allow the dogs to be worked with and to overcome their fearful aggression toward other animals, as well as enabe their new owner/foster to learn how to communicate with deaf-girl Cash. We, so far, have raised $500 to cover their adoptions and training classes for their new owners to learn how to communicate with Cash (the deaf girl). We started a Facebook page for Cash and Star, to try to get them some help, we now have a video on youtube where people can see how loving they are toward eachother and how much they adore eachother's company. The link to the video is:
Status: Cash and Star are still looking for a home as of January 17, 2012
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You can learn more about our rescue program at www.almosthomeohio.org Dallas is a small, 5 year old smooth Collie [what's this?] with a soft, easy care coat. He is described as a sweetheart by everyone who meets him. He loves to be pet and moves in close when you talk in his ear. When he is happy or excited he will point up his nose and do a quick little howl, almost like a yodel. Dallas is completely housebroken and crate trained. He gets along fine with other dogs, but has not yet engaged in any play. He easily gets around on his own and seems to like it that way. He likes going for walks and rides well in the car. He is a wonderful little companion with lots of love to give. Dallas was quite skinny when he was picked up as a stray in Dallas, TX, weighing only 45 lbs. In less than a month, he has gained almost 10 lbs and looks and feels much better. After coming into rescue, Dallas visited an Ophthalmologist and was found to have been born with inherited retinal degeneration (PRA). As a result, cataracts have formed and he is now functionally blind in both eyes. Unfortunately, removal of the cataracts will not improve his vision. This is not a painful condition and Dallas has adjusted well to his vision loss. Dallas will require one eye drop in each eye to prevent inflammation from causing secondary glaucoma. Given this, he would do best in a home where the routine and environment are somewhat consistent. In just a few days at his new foster home, Dallas was able to completely map out his surroundings. He goes in and outside and up and down stairs with ease. Dallas uses on his other senses of hearing, touch and smell. He listens closely and comes when called. Dallas walks very lightly on his feet and almost looks like he is high stepping and quickly jumps over anything in his way. His fine sense of smell has him pretty busy in the house, where he is very intent on finding the cats that live there. He spends a lot of time searching for the elusive creatures, so a new home without cats would be more peaceful for him. At night time or when you are away Dallas is very content and feels safe and secure in an open wire crate. Of course, he appreciates his soft, comfy bed inside and settles into a deep sleep. The adoption contribution for Dallas is $250.00. Please contact Daryl at halvacs@aol.com for more information about Dallas or any of our other magnificent dogs. Dallas is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered. Dallas is a small, 5 year old smooth Collie [what's this?] with a soft, easy care coat. He is described as a sweetheart by everyone who meets him. He loves to be pet and moves in close when you talk in his ear. When he is happy or excited he will point up his nose and do a quick little howl, almost like a yodel. Dallas is completely housebroken and crate trained. He gets along fine with other dogs, but has not yet engaged in any play. He easily gets around on his own and seems to like it that way. He likes going for walks and rides well in the car. He is a wonderful little companion with lots of love to give. Dallas was quite skinny when he was picked up as a stray in Dallas, TX, weighing only 45 lbs. In less than a month, he has gained almost 10 lbs and looks and feels much better. After coming into rescue, Dallas visited an Ophthalmologist and was found to have been born with inherited retinal degeneration (PRA). As a result, cataracts have formed and he is now functionally blind in both eyes. Unfortunately, removal of the cataracts will not improve his vision. This is not a painful condition and Dallas has adjusted well to his vision loss. Dallas will require one eye drop in each eye to prevent inflammation from causing secondary glaucoma. Given this, he would do best in a home where the routine and environment are somewhat consistent. In just a few days at his new foster home, Dallas was able to completely map out his surroundings. He goes in and outside and up and down stairs with ease. Dallas uses on his other senses of hearing, touch and smell. He listens closely and comes when called. Dallas walks very lightly on his feet and almost looks like he is high stepping and quickly jumps over anything in his way. His fine sense of smell has him pretty busy in the house, where he is very intent on finding the cats that live there. He spends a lot of time searching for the elusive creatures, so a new home without cats would be more peaceful for him. At night time or when you are away Dallas is very content and feels safe and secure in an open wire crate. Of course, he appreciates his soft, comfy bed inside and settles into a deep sleep. The adoption contribution for Dallas is $250.00. Please contact Daryl at halvacs@aol.com for more information about Dallas or any of our other magnificent dogs. Dallas is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered
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DALLAS
Contact Information:
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio (being fostered in Dexter, MI) Charlene Molnar Email: chareliz@sbcgloval.net
Charlene Molnar Email: chareliz@sbcgloval.net Charlene Molnar Email: chareliz@sbcgloval.net
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Dallas is a
small, 5 year old smooth Collie with a soft, easy care coat. He
is described as a sweetheart by everyone who meets him. He loves to be pet and
moves in close when you talk in his ear. When he is happy or excited he will
point up his nose and do a quick little howl, almost like a yodel. Dallas is
completely housebroken and crate trained. He gets along fine with other dogs,
but has not yet engaged in any play. He easily gets around on his own and seems
to like it that way. He likes going for walks and rides well in the car. He is
a wonderful little companion with lots of love to give. Dallas was quite skinny
when he was picked up as a stray in Dallas, TX, weighing only 45 lbs. In less
than a month, he has gained almost 10 lbs and looks and feels much better.
After coming into rescue, Dallas visited an Ophthalmologist and was found to
have been born with inherited retinal degeneration (PRA). As a result,
cataracts have formed and he is now functionally blind in both eyes.
Unfortunately, removal of the cataracts will not improve his vision. This is
not a painful condition and Dallas has adjusted well to his vision loss. Dallas
will require one eye drop in each eye to prevent inflammation from causing
secondary glaucoma. Given this, he would do best in a home where the routine
and environment are somewhat consistent. In just a few days at his new foster
home, Dallas was able to completely map out his surroundings. He goes in and
outside and up and down stairs with ease. Dallas uses on his other senses of
hearing, touch and smell. He listens closely and comes when called. Dallas
walks very lightly on his feet and almost looks like he is high stepping and
quickly jumps over anything in his way. His fine sense of smell has him pretty
busy in the house, where he is very intent on finding the cats that live there.
He spends a lot of time searching for the elusive creatures, so a new home
without cats would be more peaceful for him. At night time or when you are away
Dallas is very content and feels safe and secure in an open wire crate. Of
course, he appreciates his soft, comfy bed inside and settles into a deep
sleep. The adoption contribution for Dallas is $250.00.
Update: January 28, 2011
Good with kids? YES Good with other dogs? YES Good with cats? YES Housetrained? YES Crate trained? YES Age: 5yrs Weight: 55lbs Breed: Smooth Collie
Dallas is up-to-date with routine
shots, house trained and spayed/neutered.
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Status: Dallas is still looking for a home as of January 17, 2012
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Ashton was rescued from a rural Ohio kill shelter. His time there was up and the pound was filling to capacity with new dogs. Dogworks was contacted and agreed to accept Ash into rescue. Since rescue we discovered he has color dilute alopecia (recessive gene that happens in the Dobi breed) and NOW he's been diagnosed with PRA -- he is blind in his right eye and will be blind shortly from deterioration in the other. He was born with 2 recessive genes = the alopecia isn't a factor for him having PRA. Ash is "somewhat" a special needs boy -- he's healthy (except for need to gain weight) and expected to live a normal long life -- however he has a deficiency of melanin or pigment causing alopecia or limited hair growth to his back & trunk. The fur that normally would be Blackish / Blue appears silvery gray. Patchy. His lower legs, face & eyebrows have fur, which is tan as expected for this breed. Nice temperament boy, not demanding but full of energy. Curious and friendly with other dogs & people. Cats unknown. Needs more work on manners -- at this point he's bouncy enough to knock a young child over. Ash is 2 years old, crate trained and quick to learn. Now neutered, tail docked, vaccines up to date and treated for heartworm (no longer HW positive). Accepting applications, contact: DogworksOhio@aol.com Adoption fee $175.
11/17/11: " Ashton is still with us and in need of a home.....nothing has changed...remains with little hair/alopecia (genetic) and the PRA (blindness) he's young & healthy."
Status: Ashton is still looking for a home as of January 17, 2012
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Animal ID: 14351202
Breed: Great Dane/Mix
Age: 7 months
Sex: Female
Color: Fawn
Rose is blind. She was brought in to the rescue along with her sister Bambi. They both lived outside in a dog kennel with no shelter. She is as cute as can be. She gets along pretty well using her nose. Rose is learning how it feels to have people love her and to be part of a family.
"She is a very sweet girl with a great personality. She is pretty outgoing now and loves to explore using her nose. She gets along with other dogs, cats and kids. She is spayed and UTD on her vaccines."
Status: Rose is still looking for a home as of January 17, 2012
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Type: Dog
Breed: German Shepard
Size: Large
Gender: Male
Age: Adult
Housebroken: Yes
Shots: Yes
One special dog he is an ex-police canine. Mozart was born in October 2004 and is 88 lbs of love and affection. He walks great on a leash and loves to go for car rides. And that is a good thing because Mozart came all the way from Denver on a transport. He gets along well with other dogs and walks great on a leash. Mozart's family had fallen on hard times and as a result were not able to pay to have Mozart seen by a specialist. He is losing his eye sight. The only way you would know is because he will occasionally run into walls or fall off a step. But once he doesn't that once he has it memorized. He is one smart dog! He is looking for a foster home in the Columbus Ohio area so that he can go to OSU and been seen by a specialist. Please email fosters@newbeginningsas.org to receive a foster application.Update 12/16/11: We recently had his vision checked at OSU Veterinary Hospital and learned that he has a genetic defect that is irreversible and he'll be completely blind at some point. His vision currently is severly impaired but he has some sight. We really appreciate you continuing to list Mozart in an effort to find him a home Status: Mozart is still looking for a home as of January 17, 2012
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Leland is a very handsome, 3 year old,
healthy boy with only one working eye. Leland is a medium size (about
30lbs) terrier mix who has been staying at the shelter for a while. He
is housebroken and gets along best with female dogs. He requires little
care and is very easy going. All he is looking for is some love and a
soft cushion to rest his little head on! He really needs to find a home
of his own.
Status: Leland is still looking for a home as of December 16 , 2011
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Snyder is about 8 years old, but you would never know it! He is a very active boy who loves to go for walks and run around. Snyder is mostly blind, but is able to see shadows out of one eye. He loves everyone he meets, that includes people and dogs! He is up to date on his vaccines and recently had bloodwork run that showed he is a healthy boy! Snyder will be neutered on December 29, 2011.
Status: Snyder is still looking for a home as of January 23, 2012
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WEE WILLIE
OWNER SURRENDER
Contact Information:
Julie Stevens
Phone: (570) 573-2445
Email: ess4us@gmail.com
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Name: Wee Willie
Sex: Male (altered)
Breed: Double Dapple Dachshund
Age: 1 ½ years
Location: Barnesville, PA
Vet/Medical Info: Wee Willie is up to date with all vaccinations. He is due for them again including a heartworm test 6/30/12. When tested he was negative for heartworm. He also had a vaccination for kennel cough. They had no record as to whether he was neutered, the records just said male.
Owner Info: Wee Willie's current owner first saw him on Petfinder Classified Ads, FREE to good home, he was still intact, and she thought NO WAY and offered to take him, they gladly gave him to her. She got him UTD on his shots, heartworm tested and neutered. He is in great health. The vet thinks he was born blind. He's a HANDSOME double dapple doxie, only 1-1/2 yrs old, and a sweetie pie. He likes to play with other dogs, but she is afraid bigger dogs will hurt him so would rather see him be with someone who has smaller dogs so he can play with them. He does love to play with other dogs. He's gotten where he likes to be held on your lap, took quite a bit of time, but he likes that now. Wee Willie is listed on her Petfinder site, but if another rescue takes him, she'll give him to them with his records. Wee Willie adjusts very well to new surroundings, he echo locates and can get around the house better than his owner! He is an outside dog in a fenced in yard, he’s not housebroken or leashtrained. He is good with people of all ages and other dogs. Wee Willie is one of the sweetest dogs his owner has come across, she'd like to keep him, but her other dogs don't understand when he bumps into them and she doesn't want any harm to come to him.
Status: Wee Willie is still looking for a home as of December 22 , 2011
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BEA and AQUILLA
Contact Information:
Northeast Animal Rescue Po Box 52395 Philadelphia, PA 19115
NAR has 2 blind cats available for adoption. Please consider giving Bea or Aquilla a forever home.
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Description:
Bea came to us from the local animal shelter because she is blind and needed special placement.
She
comes when called, loves to play and purrs when pet. She will sleep on
the couch next to you. She is staying until she puts some weight on.
She had 2 surgeries: one to spay her and one to fix a problem with her
spay which can happen. She had a blood clot which made her not feel
well. Now, $3,800 dollars later she is in full recovery.
She is spayed, vaccinated and tested negative for felv/fiv. She was born sometime around December 2008.
Please
help us by sponsoring her in her time of recovery. She will need a home
of her own soon. You may also fill an application out at
www.nar.rescuegroups.org
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Description:
This
sweet girl was surrendered to the local animal shelter. Aquilla is a
special needs cat. She is mostly blind, but may see shadows. Despite
her condition, Aquilla is a very loving companion. While scared at
first, she warmed up quickly in her foster home. Please find a place in
your heart to give this special cat the home she needs and wants. Her
blindness most likely stems from the following:
Taurine and vision
Taurine
is indispensable to maintain the completeness of the retina of the eye
; (the retina is the membrane that covers the fundus of the eye, on
which pictures are formed). In the retina, there is 100 to 400 times
more taurine than in the blood. Since 1975, one knows that in the
cat, a chronic deficiency of taurine induces a progressive degeneration
of the retina, leading to a total blindness within 2 years. The correction of the diet allows to stop the evolution, but the lesions are not reversible
Aquilla is spayed, current on vaccines, and tested negative for FIV/FeLV.
Approximate date of birth is November 5, 2005.
If interested, please fill out an application at www.nar.rescuegroups.org
Status: Bea and Aquilla are still looking for a home as of January 17, 2012
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