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.

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.

History: Missy was a stray at a rural Virginia Shelter.

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 new life!

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 Application

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.  She would fit in any human and fur family! 

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.

If you are interested in meeting him, please complete our Adoption Application

See Sandy in Action

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.

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.

Her adoptor wrote to us saying “they can’t  believe that no one adopted her before us. We just can't get over how great of a dog she is and how adjusted she is to our home!”

Name : Ginger Snap
Age:   2 years old
Disability:   3 legged
Breed/Weight:  Jack Russell Mix, 25 pounds 
History:  Ginger Snap was found as a stray and landed in a West Virginia shelter.
Ginger is bright, alert, listens well and loves to play. She runs like the wind!  She might be a great candidate for agility. Ginger is great with cats, dogs, and children.  She would be an easy addition to any fur and human family. Ginger is just an all round nice dog that needs a 2nd chance at a forever home.

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 playfulness  and energy of the younger dogs at the rescue.

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!

If you are interested in meeting her, please complete our Adoption Application.