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National Capital Area CFC Number 71315 |
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TUZIK from
Russia He needs some SPECIAL Angels!! Click here for more information
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Say "HI" to LEROY! He
has just arrived at Pets with Disabilities, rescued from one of our local
shelters.
What a wonderful, sweet, handsome boy he is. Leroy is a blind poodle, 10 pounds, approx 8 yrs old. He is completely housebroken and absolutely loves to cuddle. He's doing really well adjusting to his new surroundings - and is very connected to people. Leroy is not overly active, he hasn't shown any interest in toys yet - he just really enjoys "hangin" with his person - a fairly "low maintenance companion" at this time. For more information on Leroy please email.
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ADOPTION PENDING Pearl has microphthalmia in one eye, but has limited vision in the other eye. Pearl gets along really well, it is almost like she is sighted. She uses the beagle in her to listen and smell everything new. She turns her head from side to side when I talk to her and then runs in my direction. She should be a relatively small dog when full grown. And since she is blind at such a young age, she will adjust to new environments wonderfully.... this is not a handicap for these dogs - it's just their life as "normal" Isn't she adorable?? We are really enjoying having her.... (Megan, our blind public relations director, has taken the pups under her wing) For more adoption information please email.
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SKYE, a two year old
beautiful deaf husky mix was picked up as a stray at our
local shelter. After meeting Skye and looking into those
big blue eyes, we knew immediately she needed our rescue.
We have started teaching her basic hand commands, and she seems to be catching on quite quickly. She is desperate to learn how to connect to the hearing world and to trust human companionship. Skye's temperament is beyond awesome. She gets along with the other dogs in the rescue. Skye can be a little shy meeting new people, so will need guardians that will continue to build her confidence and are willing to understand and meet her needs. Please research the "husky breed" - prior to submitting an application for Skye For more adoption information please email. If you are interested in adopting Skye, please complete our Adoption Application
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about living in a home with a foster family in NJ. Her foster
Mom sends regular updates - and she's having a great time. From her foster mom: Skye was very shy the first week with us - but, as the days pass, she's exploring the house and coming to people for treats (she loves her treats!!) She is great with the other dogs and loves to play outside - as with most huskies - they can't get enough time outside!! She has settled really well - and also like any husky - loves to talk to us!! We know when she wants to go out, when she's ready for her dinner, and when it's time for some attention. One thing about the Husky breed - you can't misinterpret their communication!! We love having her and she is making remarkable progress. |
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Skye's Angel - Jinny Salisbury - in honor and memory of her husky mix, Shadow Thank you Tara Mingione for being an angel to Skye Thanks to Tara Campbell for being Skye's angel |
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 Every
weekend Ean was scheduled to be transported to PWD over the past
several months - the weather cancelled the transport. When the
rescue in NC took him to the vet to be neutered last week, the vet that
had been treating his legs was shocked to see him again - and amazingly
happy. Ean will be living with the vet that fell in love with him -
and obviously have the best care as he grows up managing his
disability. He had many fans here at PWD... but, we're happy he
found his forever home.
Say "Hello" to EAN. This is an adorable, 8 lb, 12 week old pup coming to Pets with Disabilities soon. He was born with some very unique front legs - they have been described as "wings" - in that they seem to fold into themselves - but that doesn't seem to slow him down one bit!! He races around and even goes over stairs. He'll have x-rays this week to determine any corrective actions that might be recommended - but, as Sam as told us, unique front legs are just a different "normal" - and life is always fun. |
 
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BARNEY HAS ARRIVED and he's the cutest little guy!! Barney's new life started when he was found abandoned in at a veterinarians office parking lot. The staff thought he was a skunk until he excitedly welcomed them once in their office. They soon discover he was blind. Amazing little guy who most likely survived the evening just waiting for some kind folks to help him. He immediately grabbed the hearts of the staff. They cared for him, and thanks to 2 kind women transported him safely to us. Barney is a bundle of love with all sorts of positive happy puppy energy. You would never know he was blind. He has made himself quite comfy on his sofa. Not sure how he knew to jump up on the sofa but he figures life out very quickly! He is a smart little puppy and already housebroken. Barney sticks to me like glue, anywhere and everywhere I go, and has begun to negotiate steps. We are so happy Barney made it to us. What an trooper he is, and an amazing survival story! We think Barney is a lab/border collie mix. For more adoption information please email.
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SNOWY is a 5 mo old collie mix with
the softest fur!! And, he is sweet, sweet, sweet!!
Snowy came from a rural shelter in WV, found as a stray. He is blind
on one eye and has partial vision in the other - we also believe he has
some minor hearing loss.
He came into the rescue - so HAPPY to meet everyone and all the dogs. This little guy has no issues with his disabilities - or anything life has to offer him. He loves to cuddle, plays with the other puppies here, and has a unique joy for life. We're so thankful the shelter staff went out of their way to get him to us - he's going to make a wonderful member of some lucky family. For more information about Snowy please email.
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PIERCE is a 4 yr old border collie mix that came to PWD in March 2009 after spending the first 3 years of his life trapped in a shelter kennel. He, along with dozens of other dogs were held for 3 years, pending an animal cruelty court case in PA. During this time, they had no time outside, no human interaction, dogs were in-breeding because they couldn't be vetted - it was awful. The last 6 months of the court case, a wonderful group of volunteers were allowed into the shelter to help socialize the dogs - and once the case was settled - helped get them out! We have been blessed to get to know Pierce. Pierce came to the rescue very shy and fearful... having never eaten out of a bowl, never climbed stairs, never slept on a couch - needing to learn to trust humans and handle what the world has to offer. We allowed Pierce as much time as he needed to trust us and get comfortable in the rescue facility. For the past several months, he has been living with Joyce in her home - expanding his world a little more - getting used to the dishwasher, and bathroom sounds, and people knocking at the door. He's done really well.... and Joyce has found out, he's a great cuddler in bed at night - and he loves cats!! Pierce needs a home with a very patient guardian and he would love a calm confident companion or 2 (he doesn't like a lot of the barking and ciaos that some dogs exhibit) He will be shy in new circumstances for quite sometime, maybe forever - but, he has a lot of courage, lots of cuddles and lots of love to give the right family. For more information
about Pierce please email.
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Thank you, Kyla Connors for supporting for Pierce's care. |
 
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TUZIK (Oct 2009) is a dog that has arrived in the US from St Petersburg, Russia. You might be asking - "WHY a dog from Russia?" - we were wondering the same thing for many months - but, Tuzik was on a mission to find a better life - and meet a family that would appreciate all he had to offer. Tuzik was hit by a car and paralyzed - so, he is just learning how to offer his very regal heart while depending on people for the most basic need of being able to "get-up-and-go". Tuzik has brought a sense of "royal majesty" to the rescue. It's hard to explain, but when you sit with him, you have no pity for him - he really is not looking for that. He's looking for a companion that respects what he has to teach - and he, in turn, will provide you with true, unconditional loyalty and friendship. He's moving around the rescue with more confidence everyday. He's begun to play with toys - and he has a huge heart to offer the right family. Tuzik (Dec 2009) came to us with some horrible wounds on one of his back legs. We have been treating them for months here at the rescue knowing how important it is to keep infection out of his system. But, unknown to us - the infection had already entered the bone in his leg and he was rushed to the hospital during the December snow storm.... Tuzik's leg had to be amputated to save his life. Tuzik's vet bills exceeded $3000 for his surgery, week long stay at the hospital, and some on-going care at the rescue while his sutures healed. Although, we didn't hesitate to do everything possible to save his life, we now need your help to cover these extraordinary expenses. Tuzik is now our first 3 legged- wheelchair dog - and is thriving without the infection in his body. He has moved into Joyce's home, gets regular visits from the mobile vet, and is doing very well in his wheelchair. Tuzik (Feb 2010) is feeling great - even getting out in the snow flurries this winter. He is getting along with all the other dogs in the home, has a great appetite, and is still waiting for that special person to share his heart with. He is a "true survivor". For more adoption information please email. If you are interested in adopting Tuzik, please complete our Adoption Application |
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Several
months ago, we were contacted via email, by some caring people that
staff a shelter in St Petersburg, Russia. They told us a story
of Tuzik.... a 60 lb mixed breed dog that had been hit by a car.
Amazingly, some good Samaritans scooped him up and took him to a vet
in St Petersburg - he had severe spinal injuries and would never be
able to walk again. After the expense and time of healing,
Tuzik was taken to the local animal shelter and left. It would
be nearly impossible for Tuzik to find a home in St Petersburg, and
the staff couldn't bare to see him spend the rest of his life in the
dirt yard of the shelter. After several months, and sometimes
difficult translation issues..... Now we need your help!!! Tuzik will need some veterinary care and we're going to need to supply him with a new wheelchair. We realize there are many dogs in this country that need help..... but few of them have absolutely NO HOPE... We also know the spirit this dog has in his heart, we believe he made this happen - and we are just being asked to assist him reach his destiny. Please donate to his care. |
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Tuzik's Angel - John and Bonnie Yurga Thank you Candace Trogolo for being an angel to Tuzik Thank you Kristine Colby for being an angel to Tuzik |
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Meet the feline member of the PWD rescue
program- BUDDY
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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Shrinque Hutchins is Buddy angel, Thank you!! |
Disabled Dogs at PWD currently unavailable for adoption |
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SPECIAL
HEALING NOW UNDERWAY These
dogs will have extended time at the rescue for healing, rehab or
socialization. |
| Duffy is going to have some extended time at PWD as we help him gain some more confidence and trust that the world is kind. He'll be going to the vet for a pain evaluation - we'll provide updates as he progresses. |
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DUFFY has arrived!!
Duffy is a petite yellow lab, between 2 and 3 years old, and weighs approximately 40 lbs. His optometrist believes he has been blind from birth and finds no underlying concerns for any other cause. l. Duffy's beginnings started very rough. He was found in a outside drop box, at a local shelter in Kentucky, very thin and heartworm positive. Luckily for Buddy his first angels came with a Michigan Rescue called Best Buddy. They accepted Buddy into their program. They took care of all his medical needs but was having extreme difficulty in placing Duffy. Duffy has not had the best experiences as a blind dog. He's been exposed to dogs that picked on him and spent much of the past several months in a crate because of that... so, he's learning to become more confident and independent. He likes to jump up on the couch to cuddle and prefers to have his person with him while he experiences new things. Duffy will do best in a home where he is the only dog or has a very confident, balanced companion. We think he would also like someone home most of the time. He is a sweet guy - and is looking for that special family to help him continue to grow in his confidence. I came down to the rescue this morning, and already he was happy to see me, navigated outside on his own, and then cuddled into my lap. WOW... for the first day here, I would call that a miracle. I know that Duffy, will do great here, and hope that someone will open their heart and home to him. For more information on
Duffy please email. Duffy will be spending some extended time here, but we are accepting applications. |
Disabled Dogs that have a permanent home at PWDThese
dogs are not available for adoption, |
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here to meet the With 11 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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