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Education · Support · Rescue · Shelter · Wheelchair Assistance |
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National Capital Area CFC Number 71315
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Disabled Dogs for Adoption
from Pets with Disabilities
The following dogs are
available for adoption from Pets with Disabilities - we are located in
Southern Maryland. Please email
us for additional information concerning a specific dog - the adoption
process will begin with a completed application.
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From
Tammy
"one of our favorite Hound adopters"
MEET PATCH & TRIXIE! There's something
about Hounds. I have been blessed to have many different types of dogs
in my life, from Retrievers to Mutts. Of course I loved them all, but
there's something about Hounds.
They are the classic dog. The dog that you always
see with the neighborhood kids playing outside. The perfect
dog for a family. The dog that's always there in the kitchen helping
you make dinner. The dog that snuggles on the sofa with you each
evening, watching TV with you and never complains about what you're
watching.
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They are just so happy to be with you, wherever
you are. They're sweet and funny, not fussy or dramatic.
Easy-going and so social. They love the company of other dogs. Their
coats are beautiful, each one different, and very easy to care for. Take
a minute to look into their eyes and you will see that there is a forever
friend right there in front of you. Pets
with Disabilities currently has several hound "mixes" looking for new
homes -
they are each FANTASTIC dogs!!
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Meet the Blind
dogs at Pets with Disabilities
Living with a blind dog is very similar to living with a sighted dog -
many of the blind dogs at the rescue where born blind, so they are
fearless in their movements and have acute hearing and smelling
senses. They may bump into something, but it's usually only
once. When we open the apartments doors - they come out the door,
down the hall, and into the yard without missing a beat. They will
all jump up on their futon beds, and they like toys, and some how they
always know where their person is for the hugs and belly rubs. We
really like our blind rescues to have a fenced yard and railings on any
stairways. We encourage you to open your heart to a blind dog - they
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Name: Dottie
Age: 4 yrs old
Disability: Blind
Breed/Weight: Hound mix 35 pounds
History: A
family brought Dottie into their vet to be euthanized because of
her sudden blindness. A kind vet tech stepped forward
and was able to get Dottie relinquished to her. She contacted
PWD...
Meet
Dottie, our resident wobblier. She is a very laid back dog
but could stand to loose a few pounds. She recently became
blind. She proceeds with her new life very cautiously and
slowly until she gets the lay of the land. She loves her walks around
the rescue and gets along well with all the other dogs and she is good
with cats.
From
the vet tech that originally rescued her, "Dottie was
very calm around my dogs and cats, she would follow the sound of my
dog's collar and she was starting to show more and more of her cute
personality. She will blossom with a new person, but will
take a few days as she gets acclimated to her new surroundings and
friends. She of course gets excited over food and was
beginning to play with some toys."
Dottie
will need a patient guardian to help her with her new non visual
world, but it will be well worth it! She is a really nice
dog.
If you are interested in meeting her, please complete our Adoption
Application.
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Name: Teddy
Age: 9 months old
Disability: Blind
Breed/Weight: Shepherd mix
History: Teddy and his blind
brother were both abandoned in a shelter and Teddy’s brother died at
the shelter. The shelter asked if we could take Teddy before the
same fate would happened to him, and we said yes.
Teddy has been thru so much in
such a short period of time. Besides being blind Teddy came into
our rescue extremely ill, extremely thin, unable to breathe normally and
not eating. I knew his situation was dire. But - he's our
"come back kid" surviving distemper against all odds.
Teddy is officially up for
adoption! His zest to live has simply amazed us all. Teddy
is now a vibrant pup - a smart, gentle, sweet and very playful
personality. Teddy absolutely loves to be outside, so hard fencing for
Teddy is a must and he definitely needs to have playful dog friends.
He loves the company of humans and enjoys belly rubs from us and
visitors. We are happy Teddy made it to us and we were able to get
the medical care he needed. He is one of those dogs that will just
grab your heart, even with no eyes he always seems to be looking up at
me as if to say thank you. He feels great now and is ready to move
on to a wonderful life with a family who understands the spirit of a dog
that sees thru his heart.
Any
financial support in helping with Teddy’s medical expense would be a
tremendous help to us. This was certainly an unexpected
expense for us.
See
TEDDY in action - an amazing spirit!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zazVMVC7jEU&feature=em-share_video_user
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Thank
you for being Teddy's Angels
Claudina
and Ulises Castro, in memory of Lobito
Lynn and Todd Schaeffer
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ADOPTION
PENDING
Name: Savannah
Age: Senior
Breed/Weight: 35 pounds, Hound mix
Disability: Blind
History: Savannah was abandon at a
trailer park and ended up in a rural shelter.
For Savannah being abandon was
PROBABLY the best thing that could have happen in her sad life. Because
now she is here with us and ready to start her new life with a loving
family. It was not hard for us to instantly fall in love with her,
knowing some of her past, it is truly remarkable she holds no grudges.
Life is better for her now, and she is a total sweet heart. Besides
being blind, Savannah came to us with ear and skin infections, she is
responding to treatment and feels better each day she is here with us.
Savannah is an easy gentle dog
that loves her new bed (she likes to sleep in) but is
totally enjoying the company of the younger pups and the new smells of
the rescue yard. She still has a lot of pep in her step,
especially in the afternoon when she enjoys getting out and wondering
all over with her nose as her guide.
We would love for Savannah to
finally have a wonderful home for the rest of her years!
If you are interested in meeting her, please complete our Adoption
Application.
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Meet the Deaf dogs
at Pets with Disabilities
Living with a deaf dog has many advantages! You can come in the
front door, put your coat and bags down, before they know you're there and
the greetings begin. They are not thunderphobic. The door bell
does not create chaos. Deaf dogs create a tremendous bond with their
guardians - all communication is done with sight, so their eyes are always
"on you". We have met many people that have enjoyed
learning "doggie sign language" and gotten creative in their
heart connections to their dogs. Deaf dogs seem to wag their tails
as hard as any hearing dog, they love to chase their toys, cuddle, get
belly rubs, and be with their person. If you'd like a companion that
won't complain about your singing voice or how loud you keep the TV - but
will completely bond to your heart and moods - experience the
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Name: Missy
Age: 9 months
Disability: Deaf
Breed/Weight: Hound Mix - approx 35 lbs
History: Missy was
a stray at a rural Virginia Shelter.
Missy's one brown ear and white
ear gives her such a distinct beauty - and they are so soft! She
is FUN FUN FUN and very affectionate. She became a shelter
favorite and they were so happy when we accepted her into our
program. Missy came into the rescue and was an immediate
social butterfly!
She has met many new friends
and enjoys frolicking with them all. She is fast, very alert,
and just a ball of fire. She has added a wonderful spark to
PWD. She is an adorable young pup, always looking for action
and excitement. Missy's best home would be with an active
loving family with a playful hearing buddy or two.
Hard fencing is required for Missy.
If you are interested in meeting him, please complete our Adoption
Application.
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Meet the the 3
legged dogs and dogs with other physical disabilities - at Pets
with Disabilities
We know these dogs have physical "disabilities" you can see -
but they certainly don't have a disabled spirit. They manage their
missing leg or physical imperfection without missing a beat. Their
hearts are open, their eyes bleeding for acceptance. They may not be
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Thank
you to a young man who wanted to give a loving home to a 3 legged dog!
His family travel to PWD to meet some of our fantastic pups,
and fell in love with Leah!
Leah
has joined two other rescue dogs, including one blind cocker spaniel.
After so many years of neglect Leah has finally landed in a
loving home.
We
enjoy hearing updates on our dogs, and this week, Leah can now navigate
the stairs with ease, and is now sleeping beside her rescuer! His
mom wrote to me saying, “If Bryce could have floated away with joy he
would have, he has a new best fur friend.”
Name: LEAH
Age: 3 years
Disability: 3
legged
Breed and Weight: Lab mix, 45 pounds
History: Leah
was found starving
and living with an injured leg as she care for
her litter of puppies in the woods were taken to the
shelter, where she continued to care for her litter. Leah was
a good fur mom, although she had no food to eat, she made sure her
pups did. All her puppies were healthy and all adopted. Leah
stole the hearts of the entire shelter, so they began their search for
a rescue to help her and PWD stepped in.
YEP,
its all about Leah now! As well it should be. After nursing
her litter of pups with a limp bad leg and no food, it is truly amazing
Leah's canine spirit is alive and well! She is such a
resilient dog, her past could have made anyone angry, but not Leah.
She is so grateful for her 2nd chance and it finally arrived for
her. She is finally getting the attention and care she
desperately needed and of course daily meals. She loves to play
with the other dogs, but enjoys the company of humans.
You will certainly get your daily dose of canine kisses from her!
LOVE LOVE LEAH, a dog that will certainly fit in with any human or
fur family. Leah
has amputation site has healed, and she has adjusted beautifully to her
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Thank you to Lisa
Coyne for being an angel to
LEAH
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Name: Cassie
Age: 3 years
Disability: 3 legged
Breed and weight: Shepherd mix, 60 pounds
History: Lost her front leg,
most likely from a being hit by a car.
Cassie is a shy girl but so sweet,
she does not have a mean bone in her body. A big thank you to a
really great group of rescue dogs, in particular, Missy,
Walter and Suzie, they have all helped her transition here telling her
life will be good for her now! She has become very playful with
all dogs, and enjoys sitting in the rescue area as the dogs circle and
play around her, its wonderful to see.
Cassie has had little to no human
kindness or comforts in her life, but learned quickly a couch and bed is
MUCH more comfy then a concrete floor. She is slowly but surely
understanding humans can be kind. This beautiful dog will need
canine friends and patient, kind guardians (preferably someone
experienced at working with shy dogs) to help her continue to trust
humans. That patience will be rewarded many times over because she is a
total sweetheart!!
If you are interested in meeting her, please complete our Adoption
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Name: Ginger
Age : 2 years
Disability: 3 legged
Breed and weight: German Shepherd mix- 45 pounds
History:
Lost her back leg at the shelter from neglect
Ginger, although
a mix, she exhibits all the wonderful characteristics of a purebred German
Shepherd. She is playful and runs like the wind with
all the dogs! You can see in her eyes she is ready to move on
with her life and join an active family - she loves the ball and
could possibly be a great agility candidate. She is a very
smart, alert, agile, willing to learn, and ready to experience all
what life has to offer. She would do BEST in an
ACTIVE home that understands the working german shepherd.
We think a home without cats would be best for her.
If you are interested in meeting him, please complete our Adoption
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Ginger's Angel -
"In celebration of Oscar's 10th Anniversary" John and Bonnie
Yurga
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After
spending six months at the rescue, look who finally found her forever
home, our sweet Susie! Susie now Corki, will be living in beautiful home
located in Easton, MD with a new fur brother, "Auggie" a
beautiful German Shepherd. Congratulations Corki!
We
recently got a great update on Corki from her adopter. "Here is a
picture of her "spot". She adopted the pillow dog bed by the
couch and stretched out there last night while I watched TV. And there
she is again this morning." Corki seems to fit perfectly into our
little family. It is going to be great! Thank YOU!
Name: Susie
Age: 1 year
Disability: Back left
hip fracture, healing nicely, will have a small limp when
recovered.
Breed/Weight: Hound Mix,
about 30 pounds
History: Susie
was relinquished by her original owner, they could no longer afford to
care for her. They were not sure how Susie sustained her injuries.
Like ,
because she is simply a
wonderful dog!
Susie
Susie
now loves
to play with other dogs.
Her spirit was broken when she arrived, but she is back on track and so
happy to be here. She seems to be getting stronger and gaining
some much needed weight. Her spirit really shines when she is
engaging with all the dogs and loves
the attention of humans. Before Susie
arrived she stayed briefly in a foster home with the shelter
manager and her pack and
she did fantastic. She pretty much followed suit with all the other
dogs, a laid back easy going girl.
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Name: Sandy
Age: 4 years old
Disability: Fused Vertebrae
Breed/Weight: Shepherd/Lab
Mix
History: Sandy
was abandoned after her person died. Neighbors rallied around her
but no one wanted her. Finally an older retired gentleman
stepped in to help her and ask us to help her find a forever home.
Sandy
is true survivor. Her vertebra is fused. She was most
likely hit by a car with no treatment, as a result her back end is
not always in sync with her front end. As she is
walking/running, occasionally her back end will slip out, but she gets
right back up and continues onward. She is a good sport and
handles her disability like a champ. With her keen eyesight and
sharp hearing she will
often chase a squirrel or rabbit out of the area. Sandy is
continent.
Sandy's
beautiful blond coat is a perfect match for her radiant personality. She
is smart dog, follows directions very well, and
a very loyal protective friend. She definitely exhibits
the traits of the true German Shepherd spirit. She does
well with dogs, but with her interest in small animals, we
think she should go to a home with no cats. Sandy also loves car
rides.
Because of
the kindness of strangers, Sandy now has a 2nd chance at life where she
will be loved and be safe.
If you are interested in meeting him, please complete our Adoption
Application
See
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Thank you to Dave
Asbury and Mary McCormick
for being an angels to Sandy
Thank you Kathy
Hanna for being a special angel to Sandy
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Name:
Bella
Disability: 3 legged
Breed/Weight: Hound Mix, approx 40 lbs
History:
Bella was a stray found with her litter of pups by a kind hearted
bicyclist.
Bella's
temperament is very good. Her relationship with other dogs is
incredible. But due to her rough beginnings, she is a little shy
when first meeting new people. But comes around very quickly.
When
she was rescued, she was extremely thin, so food seems to be a
great motivator in trusting people. I just know this dog will flourish
with a family in a short period of time. Bella would do great in a dog
friendly type town house complex or even urban living with leash walks.
She is a love bug and will just love to cuddle up with her human
companion.
Bella
needs to be in a home with no cats.
If you are interested in meeting her, please complete our Adoption
Application.
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Thank you to Kristen
J Tlachac for being an angel to
Bella
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Name: Lexy
Age: 1 year
Disability: 3 legged
Breed/Weight: German
Shepherd mix, 30 pounds
History:
Lexy was rescued off the streets as a stray and brought into a
shelter.
We
believe Lexy was hit by a car and her leg healed in
all sorts of different
directions. As soon as she
arrived, our orthopedic team recommended amputation. Our
3 legged girl is now ready for
her new family.
She is a very smart, gentile dog, who loves belly rubs! Lexy has
also learned quickly how to navigate a flight of stairs with her 3
legs.
She
is a delight, bright and alert and loves to play and run
with all the dogs and is good with cats.
If
you love Shepherds, she is a perfect size and will become a very fun, loyal and thankful companion.
If you are interested in meeting her, please complete our Adoption
Application.
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Thank you to Rebeca Chapa,
and Nancy and John Bentrup
for being an angel to Lexy
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Back
in December when I carried Walter out of the shelter, I never thought
this special day would come! Well, never underestimate some
compassionate humane care and the canine spirit. Walter's life has now
come full circle, and he has been adopted. He is now living in a
gorgeous home in Ashburn, Virginia and has a cool new senior friend
named Shanty.
A
big hug to a couple who opened their hearts to our regal Walter. Walter
will enjoy daily walks with his new friends and will have lots of
windows to sit by, and alert his new folks on happenings outside his new
home. Enjoy Walter, so happy we were able to help you here!
Name: Walter
Age:
Breed/Weight: Shepherd mix
History:
Walter was a stray brought into our local shelter on a stretcher.
I
would begin by saying I was in the right place at the right time
for a dog that was not quiet ready to leave this earth! When I met
Walter he was lame, lifeless, eyes dead and extremely thin. It was
a pretty quick decision to carry him out of the shelter to the
peace and tranquility of our rescue, thinking he only had a few
days left. We wanted him to have some warm and comfortable
nights and remember that humans can be kind.
Well with
in a few weeks, a little vet care, food, a warm bed ,
and a few caring people around
him, Walter has sprang back to life here!
Walter's spirit to live has impressed all who remembers Walter
the first few days here.
We
would love Walter to find a real home, where he could continue his
rehab back to life. Walter is an easy dog, and so enjoys the
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Thank you to John and
Bonnie Yurga, In loving memory of Claire Robbie and Amy, for
being Walter's Angel
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Name: Heidi
Age: 9 months
Disability: Missing 3 toes, has a very slight limp to her
gait
Breed/Weight: Hound Mix - approx 35 lbs
History:
Heidi was a stray at a rural Virginia Shelter.
Dogs
with minor disabilities need help too. When our colleagues at
blind dog rescue alerted us on her, we reached out to help. Heidi
was born missing 3 toes, but because of her easy going and nice
personality, she escaped being euthanized several times in a very small
overcrowded shelter. Heidi arrived at our rescue and fit in like a
glove so happy to be here, and feel the grass under her paws again!
She is enjoying our daily routine, meshing right into the playfulness of
the other pups! She was a shy quiet dog at the shelter, but her
fun personality has shown thru here, once again another young pup
happy to have a 2nd chance. Heidi will fit into any human and
canine family with ease.
A big thank you to Julie for getting involved in Heidi’s rescue and
transporting her directly to us! Special people taking time out of their
busy schedule to help a dog to a new life!
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Meet the Wheelchair
Dogs at Pets with Disabilities
These dogs may have broken spines or hips, but their spirits are not
broken. These dogs love to share your heart from their beds or as
they scoot along the floor. They spend a couple of hours per day in
their wheelchair, happy to accompany you on an outing or a nice
walk. They do require some extra care and attention, but they
provide such a gratitude and appreciation for life - a spirit very unique
to a wheelchair dog. These wheel chairs dogs have come to PWD due to
support received for our Duke
and Misty Memorial Fund. Please consider supporting
this fund.
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Meet the Cats at
Pets with Disabilities
Occasionally we will take in a "feline friend" at PWD.
These cats all get along with dogs and are anxious to "purr"
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Buddy, a 3 year old domestic cat.
Buddy was most likely abandoned on the streets, to fend for himself.
He survived for over 6 months on his own with the kindness
of some good Samaritans who fell in love with him. While
being vetted he tested positive for FIV. Hence they reached
out to us to get him off the streets and into a safer environment. When I met this cat, I immediately renamed him Buddy, because he
will snuggle by you and purred his way into your heart. He is
a wonderful cat, and most important gets along with other cats very
well! Buddy, is neutered up to date on shots and needs to
be an inside cat. Give him a chance, you will fall in love with him.
Buddy is located in Prince Frederick, Maryland.
If you're interested in more information
about Buddy - contact Joyce directly at petswithdisabilities@comcast.net
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Be a Pets with Disabilities Angel!
All the dogs at Pets with Disabilities, have special needs, otherwise they would not be here. In today's society
dogs and cats can no longer get sick, old or physically disabled. Whether they were abandoned, rejected or someone's life
changed and they no longer fit in, they are counting on us to help them transition to a new life. They will either stay with
us, or they will be rehomed carefully to the right people or families. So if you see a dog in our rescue that tugs out your
heart please become his or her angel. Thank You!!
For $350 (less then $1/day) -
you can matter in the life of a dog - Receive an "angel
magnet" and updates from your dog..... or for just
$30/month - sponsor a dog living at PWD or waiting for their forever
home.
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Disabled Dogs
at PWD currently unavailable for adoption
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SPECIAL
HEALING NOW UNDERWAY
These DOGS are currently NOT
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
These
dogs will have extended time at the rescue for healing, rehab or
socialization.
Pets with Disabilities needs on-going operational
funds to support the care for these dogs.
Along with being physically disabled, these dogs
were neglected in other ways and need extra
medical
care from us; or dogs that need to be quarantined and
special monitoring;
or dogs come to us with emotional
scars and need some extra TLC.......
We hope in time these dogs will come around and a forever home will be found.
We cannot carry the load alone. Please
generously support Pets with Disabilities. Thank
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Disabled Dogs
that have a permanent home at PWD
These
dogs are not available for adoption,
but of course need to be cared for everyday by the sole caretaker at the
rescue
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Casey - 3 legged dog
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Kiri - wheelchair dog
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Ernie - wheelchair dog
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Dixie - wheelchair dog
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Zelda -
Bad Hips
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Huey - Deaf Dog
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Maddie - wheelchair dog
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Megan - Blind dog
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Pierce - Club fee
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Annie - wheelchair dog
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Click
here to meet the PWD residents
With 10 permanent
resident's we have limited space - and very limited resources to
add dogs to the rescue program. We can only take ADOPTABLE
disabled dogs - with no temperament issues. We will always provide
whatever assistance we can - but, that won't always mean we have room at
Pets with Disabilities. |
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Announcing
the Duke & Misty Memorial Fund
The sole purpose of
the Duke
& Misty Memorial Fund is
to provide funding to support the needs of paralyzed wheelchair
dogs. These funds will be used to purchase wheelchairs for needy
families wanting to keep their dogs, for educational and support
resources, and to seek out extraordinary
people to help dogs like Duke and Misty find their way to a better life.
This is surely a great way to honor their life.
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