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SUCCESS STORIES
from Pets with Disabilities

The following adoptions have been directly through Pets with Disabilities.  These wonderful spirits have found their forever families - and will continue to teach about the true loving nature of the animal heart and spirit despite any of their disabilities.

He is one of the most fearless, five-pound, Yorkshire Terriers you will ever meet. He is very social and will proudly roll up to any person or animal and say "hi." Scooter was hit by a car which left him paralyzed from the waist down. Scooter, now six and a half years old, is very grateful to be alive. He does not let his disability hold him back and he always has an enthusiastic and cheerful disposition. Definitely not shy, he loves being around people, sitting on laps and having his ears scratched. His favorite activity is being outside and running around in his wheelchair. Scooter was relinquished to Pets with Disabilities because his owner could not longer care for him due to their life changes. Scooter does well with other dogs and cats. He is neutered and current on all his shots.

She is a small black lab. She is your typical lovable lab just wants to be around people and other dogs. She was probably born with a birth defect which left her with three legs. She very very sweet, and likes to be part of the action, but then she needs a break she takes a breather from the excitement. Becky is spayed and current on all her shots. She gets along with cats, dogs and of course people. She is just a great dog and deserves a second chance making some family very, very happy.

He is a Border Collie. He is one laid back, easy going dog. He is lovable, cuddly and very intelligent. He wants desperately to be around people. He is friendly to everyone he meets. Tye is good with dogs, and great with cats. He would love to sit beside you and get his tummy rubbed all day. Tye, was a stray in a Kentucky shelter, when we stepped in on his behalf. He is active, but is perfectly content in observing the other dogs. He absolutely has no problem with stairs or jumping into the car. Tye weighs about 40 pounds, is neutered and is current with his vaccinations. He enjoys life, and is happy he has gotten a second chance at better life, which he well deserves.

He is a little Lhasa Apso mix who was picked up as a stray. He has only has one eye, is partially deaf and has a little arthritis. Sammy still has a lot of life and love to give to someone willing to open up their heart and home to an older dog with a disability. He gets along well with other dogs and cats.

Missy a blind Australian Shepherd mix. She was an owner relinquishment at a Pennsylvania shelter.  Missy was adopted by a family member, who open up her heart and home to her.  She now resides in her new home right next door to Pets with Disabilities.  We  are so lucky to still get to see her everyday.

Petey was picked up as a stray. When Petey arrived at PWD, he had severe back legs issues.  We thought Petey would need a wheelchair but within a couple weeks,  Petey  amazed us all.  He started using his front legs to compensate for his weak back legs.  He was able to run and walk with just his 2 front legs. This little great natured terrier now resides with a wonderful family in New York State

Macey along with her litter was found by some caring folks in Puerto Rico.  These pups were completely cover with ticks.  Unfortunately, Macey contacted an infection from the ticks,  that made her blind. She was medically treated for many months in Puerto Rico and was transported safely to PWD to start her new life.   She  now resides with a wonderful family in southern Maryland. 

Jessie was relinquished to PWD, after her  guardians, were unable to physically care for her.  We sent Jessie's bio and picture to a friend in California who had recently lost her wheelchair dog.  She fell in love with Jessie instantly. We transported Jessie to her new home.  What an extraordinary person to want to adopt a paralyzed dog she had never met, and on the other side of the country.  They are both doing great.  Jessie is one awesome dog and deserved a second chance at life.  Adoptions like this are a miracle!!

This little guy was relinquished along with his sibling to a local Maryland Shelter.  Prancer's sibling got adopted very quickly, but Prancer was left behind because of severe problems with his back leg .  They asked if we could take him on and of course  we said no problem.  

Prancer was only with us for a week when we asked our Pets with Disabilities friends Deb and Tim Ritchie of Charlottesville, Virginia if they could make room for him.  There was no hesitation, this great couple came up to Maryland and adopted Prancer.  

Prancer now lives happily with many other  Chihuahuas and a wheelchair dog named Teddy;  they rescue last year from us.  Thank you Deb and Tim for giving Prancer a new and loving home.

CHARLEY ADOPTED APRIL 2009

Sometimes special people, come along for special dogs.  And this was the case with Charley.  Besides being physically disabled, Charley was very timid and shy around humans.  This couple was still willing to adopt Charley and  allow him the time to heal in their home.  Charley will join 3 cats and their rescue beagle.  We are thrilled for Charley and hope his trust in humans will only continue.  Latest report, from Charley's new adopters,  is that   "Charley is doing great!"

Charlie is 2 year old gorgeous hound dog.   He  was one of sixteen dogs taken from a breeder/ hoarder.  Charley was the only dog that survived.   For the past 2 years of his life he was kept outside, battling all the Ohio weather elements. At some point,  Charley broke his leg and was never taken to a vet for medical care. Hence his leg has heal as shown in his picture.  Can you imagine the pain he endured.  A kind couple from Maryland,  found out about Charley and ask if we had room for him at PWD.  They went and rescued Charley and got him safely to us.  Charley  does not have a mean bone in his body.  Everyone that meets him falls instantly in love with his lovable hound face.   Charley will spend some extended time at PWD while he becomes more trusting of humans.  He is slow to warm up to people because he is so shy and timid.   He is starting to come around!  Charley was taken to our vet for an evaluation on his leg, amputation was not recommended because he is NOT in any pain.  Charley is considered a three legged dog but runs like the wind with the other dogs.  He will make a great family  pet!

These PWD volunteers could not resist little Tyson.   We brought Tyson to his new home last night where he will join 3 other rescue dogs and many rescued cats.   Tyson hopped right into the action last night  like he had been part of the pack his entire life.  We are so thrilled for little Tyson. 

Tyson  is a small terrier mix. He is 5 years old and weighs only 5 pounds. He has a slight neurological issue in his back legs, but  has been under great medical care, and has regained most of the movement in his hind end.  He came into rescue with a bb gun injury,  our vets are now certain this was the reason for his hind legs problems.  He gets along with dogs, loves his toys and so enjoys sitting and cuddling with humans.  He would be a great companion dog.