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Mr. Gray was adopted in May 2008. He has tested positive for FIV. Now this is not as bad as it sounds; in fact, Mr. Gray may live to a ripe old age and be a healthy old boy as long as he remains an indoor cat. He has had all of his shots, is clear of worms, fleas and ear mites (actually, he never had any of the last two) and he is neutered. He is symptom free, and as long as he is well cared for, he can and will live to a good long life just like other cats. This is not the same as feline leukemia, which is a very devastating disease to cats. He tested negative for that. He must either be the only kitty in the home, or he can be placed in a home that already has an FIV positive cat. He cannot transmit this condition to people, only to other cats, and only through direct contact like a bite. But that is a moot point if he is an only cat or there is another FIV positive cat in the home. He really is a very, very affectionate boy, and he will definitely reward his owner with lots of love and affection. The vet said he is one of the friendliest cats she has ever seen and he deserves a shot at a good life. He is one big cuddler. And Mr Gray is also good with dogs.

Gunner was adopted in May 2008. He is a handsome, Basset Hound who was found as stray. He is such a good-natured dog who loves to go for walks and explore the yard. He has a happy and welcome personality that endears him to everyone! Gunner was pulled from a shelter were he was going to be put to sleep. He has a cataract in his left eye and his chances to be adopted were not promising. He also had a seizure coming out of the anesthesia after he was neutered. Gunner was picked up by a SPCA volunteer and was taking into a foster care; however, while in foster care he had four seizures and he was not doing well and he was taken to vet where he was diagnosed with epilepsy. Gunner will be in foster care where he will be watched closely. Gunner is a special need dog who will need a home where the family will understand his medical issues. His medication is only $12.00 a month. Gunner has not had any seizures since he started his medicine.

Silver was adopted in August 2007. He has FeLV (ELISA and IFA tests). He needs to be with another FeLV cat, or as an the only cat in the household. He was rescued from a colony of over 40 cats in Mesa, AZ. He is unusually friendly and has a unique super-sweet personality. He has enlarged lymph nodes and may have a limited life span. He is very happy and acting healthy now and hopes to continue that way as long as possible. He will give far more love and affection than he receives.

Joe was adopted in April 2008. He is a beagle and weighs 25 pounds. What he lacks in leg, he makes up for in heart. He was brought in with a severe leg injury that looked as if it has been excruciatingly painful for a long time. The vet amputated his leg, and just when it seemed he was out of the woods, he was diagnosed with heartworms. The shelter is so stressed for funds that it normally would not spend $400 on a dog's heartworm treatment. Currently Joe's immune system is being strengthened before he starts his treatments, and he needs the public to help sponsor his treatments. This boy is truly something special, and we hope that when he is healthy again, he will have a brand new home waiting there for him.

Jasmine was adopted in April 2008. She came into rescue when she was four weeks old, after being abandoned. She is bilaterally deaf though she may be able to hear some very high pitched frequencies. Its hard to determine if she is responding to the sound or the vibrations. She may be great pyr/American bulldog mix. Jasmine weighs at least 25 pounds so she is going to be a big girl and is growing fast. She has probably tripled in size this last month. In that time, her eyes changed from blue to more green and her fur took on more of the great pyr texture. Also the end of her tail curled; it's very cute. Jasmine is crate trained and pretty well housetrained (as long as she goes out as soon as she gets up in the morning). She plays fine with the other dogs but will sometimes want to play when they don't and doesn't take no for an answer very well. She did fine with children and wanted to play with but not hurt cats. Jasmine is fostered near Springfield, MO. You must provide information about your family and other pets as well as a vet reference.

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

Penny was adopted in April 2008. She is a dear, sweet, special needs, little girl, Chihuahua puppy that deserves the best of everything. She is looking for a very special home, in which her life and very survival will be a cause for celebration. Penny needs someone with a big heart and lots of time to give her the care and nurturing that will help her to thrive and hopefully regain the use of her back legs. Just seven months old, weighing only three pounds, she loves to cuddle and give kisses. Rescued from a shelter by Animal Alliance, she has been given a second chance. Visits to an orthopedic specialist veterinarian, medication, therapy and acupuncture are all being done in hopes of helping her to walk again.

Lassie was adopted prior to April 2008. She was raised to hunt at a young age. She took off on a cougar when she was only four months old and her owner could not get her back. The owner left and went home. Three days later someone found her in a trap with her right rear leg swollen. The owner wanted to save a little money so did not take her to the vet right away. Big mistake, the poor girl lost her leg due to the owner's irresponsibility. Luckily he decided to give her to a rescue group so this wonderful girl could find a family to love. Lassie weighs about 40 pounds, is six months old (born 9/11/06) and gets along just fine. She can go up and down stairs, runs, and plays with other dogs. No cats please; she may kill them since she has hunted. She is great with kids, even toddlers, a great family dog. She is working on house training and she is good on leash. She will let you know when she is tired and has had enough exercise.

Cleo was adopted in April 2008. She is so so friendly. Cleo has such a personality. She loves to be petted, fussed over and will comfort you for hours. Cleo is a diabetic. She needs insulin shots twice a day, morning and night. The vet will gladly show you how to give them to her. Cleo does not make a fuss at all, she is very good at it. She just lies down and does not complain. Cleo is current on all her shots, spayed, and is FIV/FELV negative.

Razz-ma-taz was adopted in April 2008. She entered the shelter as a stray in April of 2007. Razz suffers from hyperthyroidism. She will need to be medicated daily for the rest of her life. Poor Razz came in to the shelter underweight, unkempt and very lethargic. Fortunately she has recovered well and has gone from six pounds to eight pounds. She has been cooped up in the shelter for nearly a year now. Razz is litter trained, friendly, talkative and gets along with other cats.

Runty was adopted in April 2008. He has a spinal problem. He cannot use his back legs right now, but only time will tell. He is not paralyzed. He has control of his bladder and bowels and at 11 weeks he even alerts his foster that he has to go. Preliminary findings suggest spinal bifida, but only a detailed MRI will tell and there is not sufficient money for that. The neurologist said his legs are fine and confirmed a spinal problem. Surgery is not currently recommended. As to "potty training" he is able to let his foster know that he needs to go out by whining and barking. He will try to hold it in the house. Once outside, he is able to have normal bowel movements. He can balance to urinate on his own, but sometimes he loses his balance and drags his back legs through the urine when moving away. He is trying to walk and can sometimes manage six to eight steps. The main concern is spinal cord development with problem vertebrae.

Susie was adopted in April 2008. When Susie was a small puppy, only four weeks old she was used as pit bull bait for fighting. She was thrown in with two pit bulls, and laid screaming as her two back legs were chewed off. She was left for dead, terribly drained of blood, energy, and spirit. She was found, nearly dead. The rescuers rushed her to the nearest animal hospital, and the vet was able to save her. It took weeks for her to get her energy and strength back. She grew up, into a somewhat normal, traumatized puppy. Because of her past she has some animal aggression. She is extremely food aggressive around other dogs, and does not like small dogs. Everything else about her is perfect. She has a wheel chair, and a fake leg, and she does get around very well. She is three years old, and has been to many homes, and has been rejected too many times. She is alone, waiting for a home. What she is really is the wonderful spirit, who has been drained of all life.

Callie was adopted in April 2008. She is a long haired kitty with a beautiful and soft Calico coat. As a young kitten, she was found in a parking lot with a nerve injury to her right front paw that did not heal, and the leg had to be amputated. Callie has recovered nicely and gets along very well on three legs. She is very spirited, full of life, and the surgery did not slow her down. She plays by herself or with the other kittens. She is also very affectionate and wants to have all the attention, she especially enjoys spending time on a lap. Callie is well versed in litter box etiquette and she tested negative for FeLV and FIV. She is spayed and fully vaccinated. Callie has a friend, Midnight, also with a disability. They can be adopted together or separately.

Trixie was adopted in March 2008. She is a healthy, purebred beagle who has had a difficult life. She is missing half of one back leg. Also she was hit by a car and broke her back. Her complete back leg is still not fully viable and may never be so she cannot walk without the use of a simple sling or her wheelchair. She is able to scoot around the house with her front legs and subsequently, has developed beautiful, strong shoulders. She has complete control of her bowels and urination. To alert people to her needs, she bounces excitedly. She does not bark. And for owners of beagles, this may be a great thing. She weighs 23 pounds. Her past painful tragedies seem to be forgotten. There is absolutely no aggression with people or other dogs, and instead, there is a yearning to be able to run and play with them. It is possible that she may regain full use of the back leg with love and therapy. If this occurs, she may be able to have her wish to run and play with her fellow dogs and humans. If not, and her back legs remain disabled, she will still give someone joy and love as she scoots around on her front legs, takes walks in her wheelchair or sling, and gives kisses of gratitude to you, her guardian angel.

Aramis was adopted in March 2008. He is a very beautiful boy. He was born near the end of March 2007. He is a lover, very affectionate, playful and full of energy. Aramis is deaf and needs a very special person in his life who is willing to deal with his disability and who loves him just the way he is. If you are looking for a very special teenage boy in your life Aramis might be the right dog for you. He is goofy, nosy and into everything despite his deafness he is a very happy boy. He loves to run with the other dogs and does not mind getting dirty. Aramis will be a large breed dog and needs daily ample exercise. Please remember a dog is a lifetime commitment. Adding a dog to your family is a life changing decision. Aramis is vaccinated current to age and will be neutered before he moves into his new active and loving forever home.

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

DeeDee was adopted in March 2008. She is a beagle that was surrendered from her previous owners. The couple that owned her divorced and neither had the time alone to care for her. DeeDee has a large benign birth defect on the top of her head. The mass poses no immediate or future health risks and may be surgically removed for cosmetic reasons. DeeDee is house broken, is very friendly and outgoing, gets along well with children and loves other dogs and cats.

Shelby was adopted in March 2008. She is a Basset Hound with special needs. Her original owners could not care for her after she suffered a ruptured disc and was unable to use here back legs. Shelby is otherwise healthy. She has a brand new cart, and loves to run and play outside. Shelby is a well behaved dog, as she rarely barks, loves everyone, and gets along perfectly with children and other pets. Caring for Shelby will require a few extra minutes in one's daily routine, because her bladder must be expressed about four times a day. This takes less than five minutes. It is important to keep Shelby clean and dry, since her back legs are always on the ground. She can move about the house on her own, but would be best kept on a lower level since she weighs about 50 pounds, a bit heavy to carry outside. Shelby has a great attitude and would make a wonderful companion for someone who is willing to spend a few extra minutes caring for her each day.

Buddy was adopted in March 2008. He is a sweet, blind, pyrenees. Buddy has been blind since birth but in no way does that slow this boy down. He is handsome boy and does well with other dogs, is cat friendly, loves people and attention, and likes to play as well. Buddy is fully vetted and neutered and requires no medication. This boy can navigate stairs and is doing pretty well with his housetraining too. Even though Buddy is blind, he managed to open his kennel a few times so would either need to be an indoor dog (He likes to be with people anyway.) or have a very secure fence and gate. With that special someone who is willing to give him lots of love and patience that his situation requires, Buddy has a lifetime of love to give in return.

To see how easy it can be to live with a blind dog, please visit Eye Vet for information.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

Milkshake was adopted in March 2008. She has had a neurological disorder since birth. She has asthmatic fits when she gets too excited. She is great with most dogs but gets excited with certain dogs. She is not spayed and she has her first set of shots.

Frankie was adopted in March 2008. He is a 15 pound, red and white, Boston terrier who was abandoned at the shelter in early December suffering from bloody diarrhea and what appeared to be serious injuries to his eyes. Frankie's eyes were cloudy, painful and his back end was swollen and covered in bloody diarrhea that had become infested with maggots. Frankie was diagnosed with a prolapsed rectum. His eyes were so cloudy that the vet could not really determine the problem. A specialty surgeon diagnosed bilateral perineal hernias. Surgery was performed to repair the hernias (with a neuter performed at the same time!) and Frankie came to his foster home wearing a big cone with two big incisions on his rear end! While Frankie recuperated from his hernia surgery he went to see a veterinary ophthalmologist where he was diagnosed with chronic dry eye in both of his eyes. Because his eyes were not producing enough tears each time he blinked his eyes it felt like sandpaper was rubbing on his eyeballs. The ophthalmologist prescribed some ointments and drops and it was obvious that his eyes felt much better almost immediately. Frankie has healed from his hernia surgery and with the continued use of his eye ointments and drops his tear production is now normal. Frankie is a delightful, happy boy who likes nothing better than to go for a walk, chew on his nyla toys and snuggle up next to you at night (or whenever you will let him hop onto your lap). His favorite spot of all is curled up on the bed with his nose buried in the crook of his foster mom's arm. Frankie greets everyone with his signature "butt wiggle and dance" and truly touches the hearts of all he meets. You can't help but laugh and smile when he comes up to say hello. And he will spin in circles and jump for joy if you ask him if he wants a salmon snack. Frankie loves to be around people and other dogs; his reaction to cats is not known. While Frankie's incisions have healed and the hernias are repaired, Frankie still has some issues with fecal incontinence. While Frankie is not in any pain, at this time he has limited reflexes in his sphincter muscles and occasionally has small accidents. Frankie is housebroken with respect to urine, and he does go outside to do his business. The doctors are not sure whether he will gain more control over time; they say it can take up to six months for the nerves and muscles involved in the area operated on to recover and he just had his surgery in December. Frankie is looking for that special person or family that can provide him with the love and kindness he deserves and is willing to work with his special needs. Caring for a special needs dog is a richly rewarding experience. Frankie cannot be kept as an outside dog. Boston terriers are not built to withstand temperature extremes and are extremely susceptible to overheating and exposure.

Dancer was adopted in March 2008. She is a little pup who has faced daunting circumstances with unbelievable spirit. Born completely blind and deaf, she spent her first three months living in a 6X8 outside kennel full of mud and poop, drinking rainwater from a bucket and sharing limited food with five other puppies. Despite this, Dancer thinks life is great! She greets everything with utter delight, dancing with joy and showering kisses. Dancer is a 14-week-old (as of Jan. 26th) female, Australian Shepherd puppy with a full tail. Pure aussie, Dancer has lots of energy and thrives on action. She is a curious, outgoing pup, who enjoys typical puppy activities like running about, carrying toys, chewing sticks, romping with other dogs, cuddling and petting. She explores new environments with interest; sometimes barking and spinning until she orients herself (a behavior not uncommon among deaf/blind dogs) but quickly "mapping out" her space. Dancer is crate trained, working on housebreaking and learning touch signals for basic commands. She has been dewormed, has her rabies vaccine and is on schedule with her puppy shots. Dancer would do best in a home that would include her in their daily activities ,taking her on walks, playing in the yard, teaching her tricks. Dancer needs a home with a traditionally fenced yard, and due to her special needs, should not be placed with small children. She would benefit from another canine companion in the household.

To see how easy it can be to live with a blind dog, please visit Eye Vet for information.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

Flurry was adopted in March 2008. Her short life is a remarkable story of overcoming challenges. Born functionally blind and deaf, she spent her first three months of life outside in a 6X8 kennel full of mud and poop, drinking rain water from a bucket and sharing limited food with five other puppies. Now in a foster home, Flurry is blossoming daily. She is a sweet and gentle 14-week-old (as of January 26), Australian Shepherd puppy. She enjoys all the things any pup does; exploring the yard, chewing bones, playing with toys, tug of war, romping with other pups, being petted and playing, playing, playing! Flurry finds her way capably around her environment and is learning touch signals for basic commands such as sit and down. She is crate trained and making progress with house training. Flurry loves human contact and is happiest being petted, sitting on your lap or lying on the floor resting against your feet. Flurry is a bit tentative in new situations and would prefer a quieter home with a predictable routine. However, being a typical aussie, she will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. Flurry needs a home with a traditionally fenced yard, and due to her special needs, should not be placed with small children. She would benefit from another canine companion in the household. Blind and deaf dogs can lead full and happy lives and give their owners all the love and devotion they could possibly ask for.

To see how easy it can be to live with a blind dog, please visit Eye Vet for information.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

Pepper was adopted in March 2008. He is the handsomest, friendliest, sweetest, blue-eyed, dalmatian. He loves people and other dogs. Pepper is housebroken, up to date on shots and will be neutered. He was found on Long Island, NY and is now being fostered in NYC. Pepper has a special need; he is deaf. A home with loving people and a fenced yard would be great for this fabulous boy. Experience with deaf dogs and a hearing companion dog would really be perfect but not required.

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

Buddy was adopted in March 2008. He is a Border Collie that is loving and gentle. He loves to play ball. Buddy loves to be around and involved in the activities of dogs playing. He is the perfect companion, well mannered and wonderful with everyone. Buddy would do fine as the only dog in the home, although he enjoys the activity of dog play, he likes to have his person all to himself. Buddy is deaf and loves to meet new people and quickly nudges your hand for a pet on the head. Buddy weighs about 60 pounds. He has not yet been tested with cats. Buddy was relinquished by a caring family in NJ after the death of his guardian.

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

Zoe was adopted in February 2008. She is a sweet, vivacious, energetic, two-year-old, Miniature Australian Shepherd. She weighs about 35 pounds and is a black tri with one blue eye and one brown eye. She is house trained and crate trained and knows basic commands. She loves to play. She especially loves to fetch tennis balls and play with other friendly dogs. She would probably be very good at dog sports such as flyball or agility if given a chance. She may even make a great herding dog as she is very good at "herding" her tennis balls. She loves treat, so she is easily trainable. Zoe is usually very quiet in the home and rarely barks (with the exception of vocalizing a "hello" to people when she is very happy and excited to meet them). She is very good with people and even likes going to the vet. Zoe has just recently been diagnosed with epilepsy. She has to take medicine everyday to control her seizures. The medicine is not very expensive and it is just put into her food once per day. She had an auto-immune disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG), when she was a puppy. She has been in remission for a year and it is very unlikely that she will ever get sick with it again. Care has to be taken not to "over vaccinate" Zoe so her immune system stays stable. Other than the epilepsy, Zoe is very happy and healthy and makes a wonderful house pet.

Eloy was adopted in February 2008. He is a senior shepherd mix with sweetest face and kindest soul and is the latest rescue by the Amigo Fiel Foundation in Ecuador. He was brutally tied to the back of a car by a vicious man who dragged him several blocks before Linda, co-founder of Amigo Fiel, was walking nearby and leapt into action to rescue him. Although he survived, Eloy lost one of his front legs; it was severely damaged necessitating amputation. Despite his painful ordeal and surgery, Eloy has the will to live a happy and healthy life, and will make a wonderful companion to anyone who loves sweet, senior Mutts.

Charlie was adopted in February 2008. He was found as a stray and brought to the shelter. He is a really sweet, older boy. Charlie has vestibular syndrome, which only requires Dramamine once a day. The syndrome also makes him have a head tilt. Don't let it fool you though! Charlie is totally housebroken and will absolutely tell you when he has to go. He is very low key, and laid back unless he wants to go for a walk. Charlie loves to go for walks. Charlie, like most older dogs, is slow to get around, but he does get up and walks around when he wants. Charlie loves other dogs, kids, and everyone he meets. He may be OK with cats.

Abigail was adopted in January 2008. She has vision problems, and a thyroid problem. She has lost some eyesight, but it has not gotten worse. Sadly, she will eventually go blind, so needs to find her forever home soon. She is on thyroid medication and a low fat diet to treat her conditions. Abigail enjoys going for walks, car rides, and playing with other dogs. She also likes to play fetch, but it is sometimes difficult for her to see where the ball went, so she settles for getting her belly rubbed. Her new home should be without cats. She sometimes plays too rough, and is afraid of being beat up by a cat.

To see how easy it can be to live with a blind dog, please visit Eye Vet for information.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

Sophia was adopted in January 2008. She loves to be petted and loves to play with toy mice. She purrs easily, loves to knead and she definitely keeps up her half of a conversation by answering you with chirps and mews when you talk to her. She is looking for a very special sort of home, one where she can be an indoor-only single cat or where her new owner already has cats with FeLV, because she came up positive on her tests. She has a loving personality and is looking for that special person who can take care of her forever. She is happy to be already vaccinated and spayed and would love to warm your life with her kitty smiles.

For FeLV information please visit:
The Winn Feline Foundation.

Elvis was adopted in January 2008. He is a purebred American Bulldog whose owner is terminally ill and can no longer care for him. Elvis is a gentle giant of a dog, but he is also deaf. As such, he tends to become very dependent and strongly bonds to his owner. He has been good around people and most other dogs, but it may be best if he were the only dog in the household. And though he has been good with kids, he gets stressed easily if the household is too rambunctious. He does not seem bothered at all by cats. Ideally, his new owner would work with him to develop more obedience skills using hand signals. Elvis is excellent in his crate and is also housetrained. He is neutered and all up-to-date on his vaccinations.

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

Saba was adopted in January 2008. She a purebred Doberman Pinscher. She is spayed, dewormed, treated with Revolution to prevent fleas, ticks, ear mites and heartworm and she is up-to-date with shots. She has epilepsy and needs to take a pill every day for the rest of her life.

Tommy, an Akita, was adopted in January 2008. He was left at the Lynnwood PAWS shelter when his owners no longer wanted him. They had relegated him to the garage for most of his young life. They did not even know he was visually impaired. Tommy is a very sweet boy who is willing to please. Because of food allergies, he needs to be on high quality dog food such as Natural Balance Maintenance or Fish and Sweet Potato. He needs to be on Benadryl during allergy season. He needs to live where he does not need flea applications and must be an inside dog because of his vision problems. He also needs a securely fenced yard where he will be safe. He should get two fish oil caps and two coconut oil caps a day to help his skin and coat. Work has begun on his obedience skills. He can do well with well-behaved dogs of either sex but cannot run outdoors with them. In the house, he and our other dogs are quite good with each other. Tommy is a social guy. Even with his special needs he is a joy to have in his foster home.

Casey was adopted in January 2008. She was pulled from a high kill shelter in Western KY and taken to a temporary foster home. She has been adopted and returned, because the family did not realize how old and deaf she was and wanted a younger dog that could grow up with their children. Casey is around nine years old. She is bilaterally deaf and has missing and worn down teeth. She is current on all vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention medication. She has a small cyst, about the size of a quarter, beneath the skin on her right side. Casey is a wonderful senior girl. She rides well in a car and walks on a lead very nicely. She will flinch a bit if you reach towards her from behind. However, when you make eye contact with Casey, you can see her face change from "concentrating" to "happy" in a second when she realizes you want her attention. She also responded very well to hand signals. Her former owner told the shelter workers that she was very sweet, calm, and wonderful with the children. She even enjoyed playing ball with the kids.

Casey is doing very well. She is a tennis ball addict and will chase it until she just can't anymore. aside from that all she really wants, though, is to lie down in the grass or to go in the house. She may not be able to control her bladder too well.

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

Sugar was adopted in January 2008. She is an All-American girl. She is sweet, gentle, loving, happy and playful. She loves everyone she meets and is especially fond of children. She would probably be best with kids at least five years old because she loves to jump on people might knock smaller kids over. Playing with other dogs is one of her passions. She has been given a lot of pooch playmates, even dogs twice her size, and has had a wonderful time with every one of them. She loves to run and romp with people, too. She loves to run after a stuffed toy and give it a good shake. She has met a few cats and as soon as they let her know who's boss, she is convinced and leaves them alone. Her breed mix is probably one or more of the following: lab, pit bull terrier, Dalmatian, whippet. She is slender and agile and I weighs about 35 pounds. She is all white; there are light brown spots on my soft ears and under my body coat, there are faint spots. She has one brown eye and the other is blue. She needs some special consideration because she is deaf. She has already learned some hand signals and enjoys being with people so much that she is always handy for getting a pet or a treat when she has earned praise. She came to Humboldt County Shelter as an injured stray, having been hit by a car. Her leg was not seriously injured and she is just fine now. She hopes to find someone who will give her a safe, cozy home filled with love and play. She will return that love a thousand-fold.

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

Sullivan was adopted in January 2008. He never had a good day in his life until he went to the shelter. He was seized on a cruelty case, the tow chain around his neck had to be cut off in order to bring him to the shelter. He was so dirty from living outside, but he is so happy to finally be able to run around and explore that he never stops. And to top off his bad luck, he is deaf. Sullivan has so far been very good with the other dogs, and could live in a home with other dogs. He has also been neutered. Please give this boy a chance, and show him what life is supposed to be like. He is so grateful for any kind of attention, he would just love to have a real home for once. He has never known what it's like to sleep on a warm floor during a winter storm. Or how it feels to wake up in a warm bed and be able to look at his master and kiss his face. Sullivan is a purebred American Bulldog.

Ginger was adopted in January 2008. She is a medium to long-haired young adult neutered boy, and he has a permanent head tilt. When he walks his head is always tilted. While this usually does not cause him any problems he does sometimes seem to lose his balance slightly. But the majority of the time he is just like a normal cat - running and playing with any toy he can find. He always uses his litter box faithfully and is great with other cats. Ginger is a very sweet boy.

Kyleigh was adopted in January 2008. She is very sweet, friendly and deaf. She is spayed and current on all shots. She gets along great with other dogs, likes cats, and loves all kinds of people, even strangers. She is pretty small for a bully breed-short; she weighs 50 pounds, all muscle. Kyleigh is very playful. She especially loves to play in kiddie pools! (That is why she is so dirty in the photo.)

For information on living with a deaf dog, please visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

Trixie was adopted in January 2008. She is very special. For the first few years of he life, she lived at a puppy mill and raised litter after litter of puppies to be sold at pet stores. Sometime during her first few years, she lost one of my back legs. Animal control finally came and closed the puppy mill. She came to Colorado to start her new life. However she was not feeling as well as she should and went to the vet. Trixie has a few problems, hip dysplasia, elbow displaysia, and osteoarthritis. The vet says if she stays stay lean, swims twice a week and takes an inexpensive medication and some supplements, she will lead a great life. She would love a home with another dog as she is still a little unsure about new things and the resident dog could teach her not to worry. She also loves to play tug of war. She would like a few less stairs. She can get up and down them, but they do tire me out. She would love to be a couch potato and lounge around all day getting lots of attention. Are you the special person my foster mom says is out there? At this time Trixie is not a candidate for surgery to correct the displaysia. The rescue is working with a few people to see if a prosthetic leg will enable me to support enough weight to undergo surgery.

Teddy was adopted in January 2008. He is big, sweet, incredibly loving fellow rescued in Cincinnati, OH. At the time, he was badly infested with fleas, had a terrible ear infection and needed some dental work. His vet care has now been completed, including neutering and vaccinations. Teddy tested positive for FIV but is otherwise in excellent health. Named Teddy Bear by one of the techs at the vets office because is he so sweet and huggable, this handsome orange boy is a total lap cat. He loves everyone he meets and likes other cats. He adores playing with cat toys and using his turbo-scratcher.

Sage was adopted in January 2008. She is a lovebug. She is very sweet and friendly, and is as smart as a whip. Sage is also deaf. So she needs a home where someone has the patience to teach her sign language. She will learn fast, that's for sure, and you will be amazed at how fast she catches on. She likes kids, and gets along well with other dogs. She will need a fenced yard. Sage is a blue heeler, is spayed and up-to-date on her vaccinations.

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Sandy was adopted in January 2008. He was rescued from a Baltimore city shelter where he was left tied outside. He had a substantial loss of hair due to allergies. He also had a trauma to his eye that went untreated. An ophthalmologist determined that he has complete loss of sight in both eyes. He is about nine years old, neutered and on heartworm preventative. His hair has all grown back and is just as cute as a button. He likes people but prefers not to be left alone. He would do best with older children and would love someone to be home part of the day. Once he learns his surroundings he quickly finds his way. He is not a real cuddler but likes to be near you. He still likes to play and loves to go for car rides.

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These kittens were adopted in December 2007. They have tested positive for FeLV. They are about three months old now and love to play, snuggle, and act just like any other kitten. They will need to go to a home with other FeLV cats or a household with no cats. They can also be around dogs as dogs cannot get FeLV. Photos of two of the kittens are here. The other kittens look similar.

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Asha and Latara were adopted in December 2007. They are sisters and they tested positive for FeLV. They are very active, playful and otherwise healthy. They deserve a loving a forever home. They can be adopted out into another home with other FeLV cats or homes with other animals. They just cannot be around other cats that are free of the virus.

These two, male, Siamese, FeLV+ kittens were adopted in December 2007. They are completely adorable, and very affectionate. They will sleep in the bed all night with you. They are friendly towards other cats and even dogs. They love attention and dinner time. They are very playful and cute. There are neutered, and up to date on vaccines.

Baby was adopted in December 2007. Baby was born with spinal bifida. As a result, she is completely paralyzed in her back legs and is incontinent. She wears doggy diapers with which she does well. Baby has a cart that she uses to wheel herself around the floor. She has adapted very well to the cart and has no mobility problems when in it. Unfortunately, Baby can no longer live with her owner who is now has health problems and is no longer able to care for her. She forgets to change Baby's diapers, and as a result, Baby suffers from terrible urine burns and sores on her stomach and legs. Baby is one of the happiest, friendliest, most loving and sweetest dogs ever. She has no clue that she is not "normal." If she is out of the cart, she tries to jump up to greet you and will scoot herself on her diaper across the floor to meet you. In the cart, she wheels around in circles to have you play with her. Baby is not food aggressive, is good with children of all ages, and loves other dogs and cats. Given Baby's young age and exceptional personality, she could live an extremely happy and healthy life with someone understanding of her special needs.

Fonzie was adopted in December 2007. He was one of six pure-bred German Shepherd pups born on March 25, 2007. Fonzie has toes missing from his two front paws and a right front paw with a bend and he was surprisingly born without a tail. Running was difficult for him. At first he starting hopping to keep up with the other puppies and now seven months later he still hops and has mastered the art of being a hopping German shepherd. When people see him they think he is a new breed of hopping shepherd. He gets along with other dogs and is very good with children. When he visits other dogs, people are always amazed at how quickly he learns to get along with his fellow canines whether they are large or small. Fonzie is calm and quite bright. He needs a loving family with space where he can run around and play. He loves to play.

Mugsy was adopted in December 2007. He is a sweat, loving, neutered, cat living his life with FIV. He hugs everyone he meets. The problem is he is not as healthy as the other cats and kittens at the Shelter. He has been in a cage at the animal shelter for several months, because no one is interested in adopting him because of his FIV. Mugsy can be adopted as a single cat, or he can live with another cat or kitten that also has FIV.

Tinkerbell was adopted in December 2007. She is a Schipperke who came from a shelter in the north Georgia area. She arrived at the shelter with a broken right rear leg. The shelter felt she was unadoptable due to her injury and she was going to be put to sleep. A rescue angel stepped in and got Tink out of the shelter. To the Vets that took x-rays and examined her the injury was several months old already and the best course for her would be to remove the lower part of her leg. She was already getting around perfectly well on three legs, as the lower part of her right leg was dangling and provided no support or use for her. Tink is a beautiful girl inside and out. She has a very calm, mild mannered temperament. She never meets a stranger, loves everyone and especially children. She is a very sociable Schip. She gets along very well with other dogs who are also friendly and sociable. Tink has recovered well from her surgery, is spayed, up to date on all immunizations, heartworm and fecal worm negative and on monthly heartworm preventative. Tink has also sometime in her life been debarked. She may also have some mild hearing loss. Tink has no limitations getting around on any type of floor surface or going up or down a short set of steps (five or less). She will not try to jump or climb.

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