Successful Disabled Pet Adoption Archive 2008

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Milkshake, disabled dog 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, disabled dog 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, deaf and blind dog 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.

Blind dogs can live an almost normal life, please visit The Owners of Blind Dogs.

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

Flurry, deaf and blind dog 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.

Blind dogs can live an almost normal life, please visit The Owners of Blind Dogs.

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

Pepper, deaf dog 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, deaf dog 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, disabled dog 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, disabled dog 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, disabled dog 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, blind dog 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.

Blind dogs can live an almost normal life, please visit The Owners of Blind Dogs.

Sophia FeLV cat 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, deaf dog 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, disabled dog 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 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, deaf dog 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, deaf dog 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, disabled dog 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, disabled cat 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, deaf dog 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 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, FIV Cat 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.

For FIV information please visit:
FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors
FIV Fact Sheet
The Truth about Cats and FIV.

Sage, deaf dog 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.

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

Sandy, blind dog 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.

Blind dogs can live an almost normal life, please visit The Owners of Blind Dogs.

Tyler, FeLV cat Lacey, FeLV cat 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.

For FeLV information please visit:
The Winn Feline Foundation.

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.

For FeLV information please visit:
The Winn Feline Foundation.

FeLV cat 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.

For FeLV information please visit:
The Winn Feline Foundation.

Baby, disabled dog 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, disabled dog 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, FIV Cat 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.

For FIV information please visit:
FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors
FIV Fact Sheet
The Truth about Cats and FIV.

Tinkerbell, disabled dog 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.

Sweetheart, disabled dog Sweetheart was adopted in December 2007. Sweetheart had been hit by a car and had her front right leg amputated. She gets around wonderfully without it. Even though this girl is so special, she has been at the shelter for the last six years. No one ever looks at her. She is scared, but this girl is getting old and needs a home; the shelter is taking a toll on her. She is about nine years old and great with other dogs, but because of her age and disability she would be best off in a home with no young children.

Goliath Goliath was adopted in December 2007. He is a three-legged German Shepherd mix. He weighs 45 pounds. He only has three legs because in his attempts to to get out of the yard he got his leg caught in the fence and it had to be amputated. He is a very nice boy.

Carter, disabled dog Loveable Carter was adopted in December 2007. He is a Boxer puppy who is receiving treatment for a serious spinal cord injury. He came to Greenhill several months ago as a transfer from another shelter. The cause of the injury remains unknown. During his time at Greenhill, Carter has been seen by a specialist and goes to hydro-therapy twice a week and physical therapy weekly. He has shown some progress, but doctors say he will likely never walk normally. Right now, Carter is also urine and fecal incontinent and may never learn to fully control his bowels. What he really needs is a loving home who can give him the personal attention he craves. At the very least, Carter deserves to be placed with a foster family who can care for him while he waits for adoption, but so far, no foster home has come forward. Carter is not in pain, and many staff members pitch in to walk him daily, but long-term residency in a shelter environment is not good enough for this active, loving puppy. Greenhill is making a plea to anyone who can help save Carter. He needs potential adopters or foster homes to come forward quickly. His adoption fee will be waived for the right family, but Greenhill will require a vet consultation to ensure that all family members understand the extent of Carter's injury. This special needs pup has a lot of love and companionship to offer, and we believe the right family for him is out there. Carter has no idea that he is special. He still tries to run and play like the other dogs. He is a love that gives love back.

Timmy, blind dog Timmy was adopted in December 2007. He is a blind shih tzu, looking for his forever-home. He has been through a lot lately, and is hoping for a special someone who will give him a chance. His human died a few months ago and he was taken to the pound, where he lived in a small cage for three months, hoping that somebody would come and get him. Nobody came, and he was really, scared and confused - so much so that he spent all day running around in circles. At the end of the three months, a rescuer came and pulled him out before they were going to "put him down". So now Timmy is living with the rescuer, who will take care of him until he finds his forever-home. He stopped spinning the first day out of the pound, by the way. His foster mom is now housebreaking him, and he is doing well, but does have occasional accidents. And he barks at cats. Ideally, Timmy prefers a home with few or no cats. He will be neutered and is having his teeth cleaned. He is already microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and defleaed. All he needs now is a loving, kind human to be his mom or dad, and to give him a chance for a new life.

Blind dogs can live an almost normal life, please visit The Owners of Blind Dogs.

Vito, deaf dog Vito was adopted in December 2007. He is a red nosed, albino, American bull dog. He had all his shots and has been neutered also. Vito is deaf, which is very common in pure white dogs. This does not mean that he cannot learn anything. He knows how to sit, especially when there is a treat to follow and he loves to play fetch. He has a guide for helping him learn even more. Hand signals, like any other dog, and a vibrating collar, not a shock collar, are very helpful for him. He has been around other dogs, big and small, since he was born. He loves to play with them. Vito also has been around little children who love to pet him. He loves kisses and loves to stare at and be next to his care giver.

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

Stevie was adopted prior to December 2007. He is an Amstaff, possibly Bull Terrier, or Bulldog mix. He is completely blind, but still the sweetest pup in the world! He has no food, toy, or bone aggression. He loves children and likes to go for car rides, although he needs to be secured because he moves around. Stevie is neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Stevie is a special boy who needs a special home, someone who can look past the fact that he is blind and just love him for who he is. Stevie can negotiate his environment well once he is accustomed to his new surroundings. He would do best in a home with another dog as he just loves his fellow canines.

Blind dogs can live an almost normal life, please visit The Owners of Blind Dogs.

Rufus, disabled dog Rufus was adopted in December 2007. He is a mini bulldog. He weighs 40 pounds. He is very good with people and other pets. He likes cats. He is currently paralyzed in his rear legs but the vet believes he could possibly walk again with therapy and lots of care.

Hopscotch, disabled dog Hopscotch was adopted in December 2007. She is a Beagle/mix who came to the Calhoun Area Animal Shelter in Battle Creek, MI, after being hit by a car. She is paralyzed in her hind quarters, but she has spunk. Even though she is paralyzed, she does not feel any pain and can be touched along her spine and back legs. She cannot use her back legs at all, but hops and walks using her front legs and is very strong in her front legs. Her hopping is what gained her the name of Hopscotch. She has such a wonderful, loving personality and is full of love. She would be great in a home with owners who have a lot of patience and who are willing to work with her. He cannot get up and down stairs very well, and would need an owner who can pick her up. She gets along well with other dogs and cats, and she also does well with young children. She is not aggressive and loves attention. A nice soft bed would be wonderful for her so she does not develop pressure sores.

Honey, disabled dog Honey was adopted in December 2007. She is a boxer/lab mix who was hit by a car and had her back leg amputated in October. She has completely adapted to life with only three legs. Her foster mom will tell you how well she keeps up with her Border Collies! Honey understands "who wants a treat?" and knows "sit." She is housebroken, learned to navigate the doggy door in only five minutes, and has no food aggression. She loves to curl up next to her foster mom on the couch and put her head on her lap while watching TV. The cat even comes up and sits with everyone and Honey doesn't even bat an eye. She loves to Honey is ready for a best friend. Could that be you?

Teddy, disabled dog Teddy was adopted in December 2007. He is a neutered Boston Terrier with paresis (muscular weakness or partial inability to move caused by disease of the nervous system) of the rear limbs. He needs a home with lots of TLC. He is a happy-go-lucky, active dog that just needs some extra help getting around. Weak rear legs don't slow him down, just put him in his special cart and watch him fly. Teddy has some control of his rear legs but cannot walk. He gets hydrotherapy a few times a week to let him exercise his rear legs more easily. He loves bobbing around. He is down to one Bethanacol dose daily to help him urinate, and will hopefully be weaned off it completely with time. Teddy does best on a regular schedule and knows basic commands.

Whitey, blind dog Whitey was adopted in November 2007. He is a white Chihuahua weighing about 11 pounds. Unfortunately his eyesight is nearly gone but he gets around wonderfully and loves to cuddle.

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Molly, blind cat Molly was adopted in November 2007. She is a super loving, sometimes demanding, rescue found stranded in the yard of a deserted house. She was there for two weeks at least. She was born with a birth defect called Microphthalmia, a condition where one or both eyes are too small, and had a horrible eye infection that made her totally blind. She has been with her foster for two months and gets along with the other cats and uses the litter box every time. She does not appear to be afraid of dogs. She can see shadows with one eye and nothing with the other. She has spunk and personality. She gets around well by memorizing the house but trips over things left randomly like shoes.

For information about living with a blind cat please visit Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary.

Magoo, deaf and blind dog Magoo was adopted in November 2007. He is a very happy and healthy, Australian Shepherd who was born blind and deaf. But he does not know that. He was dumped in a horse barn and found by a very nice young man named Paul who decided that they were a match and took him home and loved and cared for him for 12 years. Unfortunately, Paul passed suddenly at the young age of 42 so his family brought Magoo to PAWS Chicago knowing he would be well cared for and that he would find a wonderful home. Magoo has had a good life. He has lived with dogs and cats and loves everyone; he just may need a reminder when someone or some animal is in his path. He is a herder and loves to be outside exploring. He needs some help figuring out his surroundings but then memorizes them and gets along great. Magoo is a testament to the indomitable dog spirit. He loves life and is ready to show you how much there is to love. Magoo is looking for a home where he can be loved.

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

Sparky was adopted in November 2007. He is microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, heart worm negative and on heart worm prevention and flea prevention. He might do better in a more stable, less hectic home where there are less dogs. Sparky is very sensitive and needs security and permanence for his peace of mind. Sparky was born with a deformed back leg. The part below the knee was removed when he was a puppy. His sable, beautiful, long fur covers the partial leg and few people even notice that he has three paws. His worst feature is that when he gets nervous or excited he quacks. He does know the command "quiet," but sometimes he just cannot help himself but just gets caught up in the excitement. Sparky would make a good dog for a home that does not have much of a yard. Because he cannot do steps, and moves slowly, going outside can be difficult for him. He wears a male bellyband in the house. This is very convenient for someone that does not want to have to take him out to walk. Sparky needs to live inside with his person and be close to them. He would be so miserable shut away from them. He is at a good mature age and is not destructive or a chewer. He is a sweet soul and deserves to be loved just like he is.

Beau Beau was adopted in November 2007. He is totally blind. Beau's vision is not reparable and he has been blind since he was a pup. The cause of his blindness is not known. Beau is house trained and crate trained but does not like to be crated for extended periods of time. Beau was surrendered to HeavenSent Bulldog Rescue by the wonderful people at the PSPCA in Western Pennsylvania. Lucky for Beau, he was taken by the PSPCA from an individual who had him tied to a porch and who was not taking care of poor Beau.

Beau gets along with most dogs although he is sometimes intimidated by bigger dogs. Beau does not like cats. Beau has been with his foster mom for four months and she says he is a lovable and sweet dog. The ideal home for Beau would be a quiet household with a family that would have the patience for Beau to learn the layout of the house and would have a fenced yard. He would do better if placed in a family with older or no children. Beau can go up and down steps with no problem. Beau injured his anterior cruciate ligament but if he is kept at his current weight and does not jump he should be fine.

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Blind Faith, blind cat Blind Faith was adopted in November 2007. She is a tiger kitten. She was hit by a car and sustained a broken jaw, and had to have her eye removed. Then she suffered a cataract from the trauma in her good eye. She is completely blind. She may discern some shapes or light but is learning to live with her disability. She has two friends (seeing eye kittens) that she is very comfortable with. She is a very kind and gentle kitten. She never puts her claws out. She is eating well now and getting around the room some on her own. She is litter box trained and purrs like a motorboat. Attached is a picture of Faith with Peanut, one of her seeing eye cats.

For information about living with a blind cat please visit Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary.

Susie, blind dog Susie was adopted in November 2007. She is a sweet tiny Shihtzu only weighing 8 pounds. Her eyesight is not good but she knows how to come to you and cuddle and give you lots of little kisses. Susie is 100 percent housebroken and spayed with all her shots.

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Foot-Loose, disabled dog Foot-Loose was adopted in October 2007. He is a Rat Terrier, with both back feet missing, and a broken front paw. The injury is said to be an old one, so he has been running around with a broken paw for quite a while now. His current foster unfortunately cannot keep him for a very long time. He is not very yappy, and loves kids. He shows no signs of aggression, even when you touch his injuries. He gets along well with other animals. He is house trained and neutered. He is definitely an inside dog, who would probably do well with someone who has a moderate amount of time on their hands.

Goober, blind dog Goober was adopted in November 2007. He was found living under the front porch of a rental cabin in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. He was surviving by begging scraps from the tourists. He was happy to greet everyone with enthusiasm and tail wags, especially if you had food or treats. He is blind. Goober has been checked by a dog ophthalmologist who says that his vision is virtually nil and his blindness is probably genetic. In spite of this, Goober finds his way around the house just fine. He goes to the door and barks when he wants to go out, and also is able to use a doggie door. He runs and plays outside and loves other dogs. He is a very sweet, affectionate dog who is highly treat motivated and will be easily trained with treats as rewards. He has a wonderful spirit. He is not the alpha dog. He loves to run outside in figure eights around the yard and play with other dogs. Goober has been treated for heartworms and is expected to be fine after a six week recuperation period. Goober is current on all his shots, dewormed, neutered and microchipped as well. He is on heartworm preventative, which he will need to continue with year round and he will need to be retested for heartworms in February 2008. He is also on a flea preventative and is flea free.

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Ha was adopted prior to November 2007. He is a neutered, white and black, domestic short hair. He is in foster care but needs to find a forever home. Ha is around eight years old. He has gone in and out of the shelter several times throughout the last year. He is a very sweet cat that loves to be held and pet. Ha has as much personality as his markings are unique. He is the life of the party, always wanting people to look at him, and his beautiful black and white coat makes him hard to miss. He is looking for a home with lots of attention and the necessary treatment for his diabetes. If you are willing to have a purr machine at your side, or waiting for you at the door when you come home, this is the cat for you.

Amanda Amanda was adopted prior to November 2007. She is a wonderful dogwho gets along with everybody. She was hit by a car and rescued by AWARE from the streets of Guatemala City. She had to have her front leg amputated. Amanda is not much of a barker, and loves attention.

Manu Manu was adopted prior to November 2007. She was thrown into the city garbage dump in Sumpango, Guatemala, as a four-month-old puppy. Her spine was twisted and her back leg had to be amputated. She is now able to stand, but cannot walk or run on her remaining back leg. Instead, she drags the bottom half of her body, as she "runs" with excitement and joy, and at surprisingly fast speeds! Manu gets along with everybody, and loves to be loved.

Buster, disabled dog Buster was adopted in October 2007. He is a neutered, Golden Retriever with a vision problem. It came from a virus a long time ago. He is a low maintenance dog that just needs a home and some love. He has been transferred from foster home to foster home. He gets along with other dogs, kids and even kittens. The other dogs pick on him. He is a sweetheart but he just does not see well. He has really good ears and comes directly to you when you call him. He loves to take walks, jump in the back of your pickup and go for swims in the pond.

Maggie, disabled dog Maggie was adopted in October 2007. She is very good with kids, not aggressive, and great with other dogs and cats. She very energetic and playful. She needs her bladder expressed at least three times each day. The vet says her bladder may get better but only time will tell. She has had surgery for a slipped disc. Unfortunately, she will probably need a wheelchair for mobility. A new wheelchair has been ordered for her. Please will someone up their hearts and home to this great dog. She just needs a little human help.

Andrea, blind dog Andrea Bocelli was adopted in October 2007. He is a pit bull who like his namesake, was born blind. Because of this, he needs a patient person with the time, attention and energy to help him get acquainted with his new home. Also he startles easily and tends to test things with his mouth, full of sharp puppy teeth. Therefore he will do best in a home without small children or other animals.

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Conina Conina was adopted in October 2007. She is a beautiful and sweet female German Shepherd. AWARE found her and her boxer companion on a highway shortly after they had been hit by a car. Luckily, Conina escaped death, but her friend was not as fortunate. Conina sustained injuries to her head and legs, along with a fractured column. With veterinary care and lots of TLC, she has recovered from many of her injuries, but remains unable to walk or stand up. AWARE staff currently uses a sling to hold her up for her daily walks. If she is ever lucky enough to have access to physical therapy, she might one day be able to regain some use of her back legs.

Lizzie Lizzie was adopted in October 2007. She is a tri-color, female, English shepherd. She is a very loving dog who likes children, cats, and dogs. She is no problem in the bathtub and is not afraid of water. She is also not afraid of her foster brother dogs. She has a rope toys and now it is her security blanket. When she takes it outside, she will bury it to protect it. She has even hidden it under a couple of the rugs in the house. She will play fetch but needs to see the object thrown. Her hearing is quite acute since she relies on it so much. That is how she plays fetch; when she sees someone throw the ball she can hone in on the sound where it hits the ground. Lizzie's foster parents think she was a working dog, maybe on a ranch, because she act like she had a job before. She is missing one eye and have some deterioration of vision in the other. She went to the ophthalmologist who diagnosed optic nerve hypoplasia in her left eye.

Freeman, disabled dog Freeman was adopted in October 2007. He was most likely hit by a car. He shows trauma to his upper spine and had a high temperature due to a urinary tract infection. On the plus side, the veterinarian offered the opinion that Freeman is one of the sweetest little dogs he ever met and possesses an incredible will to survive. The vet was awestruck by Freeman's positive outlook on life. He encouraged FBRN to do what we feel is best; including seeking the consult of a specialist, but he was candid with what he feels to be Freeman's prognosis: Freeman will never walk again. Because of his can-do attitude Freeman may live a very happy Five years, at which point a bladder infection may get the better of him.

What else about Freeman? He's young, about one or two years old, and pokey-dotted. Favorite activities? Eating peanut butter-filled kongs while his foster mom holds the other end, and sitting on toys. Freeman has his very own stroller loaned to him by thoughtful FBRN volunteers, and he is waiting for the sun to come out so he can cruise the neighborhood. Whoooeee. Freeman is a lucky dog. It's rare that a shelter would contact a rescue on a dog who can't walk. In fact, it's miraculous that he was not euthanized immediately. He has a spark, and the shelter worker recognized that he is very, very special. He's ours now, and several powerful frenchies we know are chanting in hope that he may recover some of his mobility. Even if he doesn't, he is still ahead of the game.

Mikey Mikey was adopted in October 2007. He is a very mellow, outgoing, young male who was found as a stray. He knows basic obedience, loves to go for walks and play in the yard. He will even let you trim his nails with a dremel tool. Mikey is crate trained and housetrained. He has also lived happily with two cats and a teenager. He was recently diagnosed with Pancreatic Enzyme Disorder and will need to be on medication for the rest of his life. It costs approximately $50 per month. He will also need a high quality food and vitamins. But he should live a long and happy life in the right home. Mikey will put a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart.

Momma, disabled cat Momma was adopted in October 2007. She is very loving and friendly, and is great with older kids. She was hit by a car and fractured her back. Her bladder needs to be expressed every eight hours about three times a day. She has been spayed and is up to date on shots.

Maggie Maggie was adopted in October 2007. She is a sweet, gentle senior basset who is blind in one eye and must be on medication the remainder of her life to control seizures and a thyroid condition. Despite her challenges, her zest for living has not dimmed. Maggie's eyes light up and her tail starts wagging when you enter the room and she revels in all the caresses and ear scratches she can get. She is in good shape for a 13-year-old girl and loves her walks, easily walking a mile with her foster brothers and sisters and sometimes breaking into a run just from sheer exuberance. She gets along well with her foster brothers and sisters and anyone else she comes in contact with. She is learning to use the dog door and has had only a few accidents in the house while learning this new skill. In spite of being blind in one eye she gets around well and manages to find all the sunny spots in the house to take her afternoon nap. She is on anti-seizure medication which has been working well, as she has had no seizures after the first two days she was in her foster home. She is also on an inexpensive thyroid medication. Maggie will need to be on both medications for the rest of her life. She really enjoys her meals, hopping up and down on her front feet in excitement while her foster mom gets the food ready and eating her meal with great enthusiasm. She never barks, but makes little squeaks of excitement when she's happy. Maggie is a quiet affectionate sweetheart, giving very little trouble and returning lots of love and happiness for a few kind words and a warm place to sleep. She will make a wonderful companion for someone who can find a place in their heart for this dear sweet girl and make her last years her best.

Malakai, deaf dog Malakai was adopted in October 2007. He is a Dalmatian/Pit Bull mix mix. His rescue friends say he is a very special boy because he is all white and also deaf. He is learning hand signals and going through training so that he will be the best boy he can be. He is neutered and current on all shots. He gets along great with other dogs; he absolutely loves to play with them. He does not mind cats either.

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

Sandy, disabled cat Sandy was adopted in October 2007. She is left by her mother, because she only has three legs. Regardless she gets around pretty well. The vet checked Sandy and says she is healthy. It would nice for Sandy to find a home with other handicapped pets, but she would be comfortable any home where she is inside.

Tommy, deaf dog Tommy was adopted in September 2007. He is a purebred Australian Shepherd with a lovely fluffy tail. He was adopted out when he was just 13 weeks old. He had been with adoptive mom for three years, however due to her owner's medical condition Tommy has been returned to the shelter. Tommy is deaf and going blind. He is an extremely sweet boy who is very happy and adjusts very quickly to new things. He is house and crate trained and does very well with other dogs and also with cats. Tommy is extremely affectionate and has a very good outlook on life.

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

Amber and Lynx, disabled cats Amber (top) and Little Lynx (bottom) were adopted in September 2007. They are two young, adult, Persian mixes who came from a hoarder situation. They were two of 20 living in a small trailer. Fortunately for them, their trailer collapsed and they were brought to the local humane society. Unfortunately, none had been fixed and had never had any vet care, and all were suffering from life-long upper respiratory infections. Antibiotics do not fully clear up their infections and they will always have a bit more discharge than the average cat. Amber will go through sneezing fits which will completely clear out her sinuses, and then she will remain discharge-free for several days until the cycle is repeated. Amber also has the typical Persian runny eyes, so they need to be wiped daily. Little Lynx is one of the healthiest of the group and just has an occasional runny nose and eyes. They will need to occasionally go on antibiotics when flare-ups are particularly bad, but for the most part it's simply a matter of finding a home for them that will not be grossed out by the sneezing and discharge. Both cats are wonderfully social and outgoing. Little Lynx is the lazier of the two (His weight is proof of that.) and he has the thick, Persian fur that needs daily maintenance. But that's ok because his favorite thing in the world is to be brushed. Amber is the social butterfly who likes to follow people around and be the center of attention. These two should be adopted together, but an exception will be made if the family has numerous other cats for these guys to be friends with. Both cats are FeLV/FIV negative.

Opal, disabled cat Opal was adopted in September 2007. She is a Persian mix, girl looking for a hospice type of home, as she is not the healthiest specimen of a cat. She was brought into a shelter as a result of a hoarder situation where there was terrible inbreeding. Opal is sick with a chronic sinus infection and a bad immune system. While her congestion waxes and wanes in severity she will most likely always have a stuffy and runny nose. Some days all she has is a very slight clear discharge and she almost looks normal. But on other days her too-tiny nostrils have been clogged shut and they need frequent wiping. You can always hear which room she is in because of her congested breathing. She has been on every type of antibiotic and nothing clears her infection. She may have some sort of genetic deformity causing the infection, especially since there are a number of others from the group with similar issues. Her new home should not worry about her being contagious; Opal has been in a number of foster homes and no cat that she has lived with has ever gotten even remotely sick. In addition, one of her bright blue eyes has a cloudy coloring to it. This, also, is causing her no problems at all; but she may not be able to see as well out of that eye as the other. Her health is on the fragile side. She should not go under anesthesia for any reason (That means no declawing.) because her respiratory system could not handle it. While we hope Opal will live a long, happy life she does seem to be the runt of the group and have the most sinus problems. She is simply looking for a loving home to give her lots of attention for the rest of her life, whether it be six months or six years. Opal is not bothered in the slightest by her runny and usually stuffy nose and still spends a lot of time playing and behaving like a kitten. She is quite possibly the most outgoing, playful, social, and loving cat you have ever met. She absolutely loves other animals - both cats and dogs - and always wants to curl up with someone or another animal. She loves to play with toys and chew on cords. Kitten-proofing is necessary in her new home. She wants to be the center of attention and will follow you constantly around the house like a dog as you go through your daily activities. She loves to be brushed which is good because she tends to have a straggly looking coat if she is not brushed frequently.

Timmy, deaf dog Timmy was adopted in September 2007. He spent most of his short life confused and uncertain about what is expected of him. You see, Timmy is deaf. So he has just had to take what life has handed to him and it has been pretty scary most of the time. He was in a county dog pound and a nice lady pulled him out and is paying to board him at a local vet clinic until a new home is found for him. He is sweet, he is smart, and he wants to please.

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

Ben Ben was adopted in September 2007. He was a stray in a very small town just north of Dallas, TX and south of Denton, TX when he was picked up and taken to the local city shelter. He is absolutely the sweetest boy, but when someone came in to adopt, he was tested and found to be FIV+. The potential adopter had another kitty and chose to not adopt after all. It would be best for Ben if he went to a home with no other kitties or to a home that perhaps has another FIV+ kitty. This poor kitty desperately needs a home and is so sad and depressed being in the shelter for several months. This shelter is a kill shelter when they become full. This is a very small shelter! Poor Ben will be first on the euthanasia list due to his duration there along with his FIV. Ben will be fixed and updated on all vaccinations for anyone interested in adopting him. Ben is the sweetest most lovable guy.

For FIV information please visit:
FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors
FIV Fact Sheet
The Truth about Cats and FIV.

Happy, blind and deaf dog Happy was adopted in September 2007. She is an aussie. She is not spayed yet, but can be on the schedule soon. Her vaccinations are all current. Happy is definitely deaf and mostly blind. She she may be able to make out some shadows. She is a sweet little dog, although right now how she behaves with cats and other dogs is not known.

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

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Frannie, blind cat Frannie was adopted in September 2007. She is a very affectionate, black, orange and tan, tortishell, short, slick-coated, kitten born on March 10, 2007 to a semi-feral mom. She was one of three beautiful kittens, but unfortunately, every kitten in the litter was inflicted with a congenital eye problem, and Frannie's sight issues are the most severe. Her left eye degenerated quickly when she was a small kitten and the vet removed what was left of it and closed her eye socket on July 2. Her right eye functions on a very limited basis and is clouded. Frannie does not let her sight issues stop her though. She races around her foster home, chasing her littermates and loves to play and wrestle with them. She also chases flies (She must hear them.), has been known to attack unsuspecting toes and gets along well with the family dog. Frannie needs to find a special home where she will be kept indoors at all times and where her new family understands the challenges she faces and accommodates her needs (don't move her litterbox) as a blind cat. Frannie is spayed and up-to-date on her kitten boosters and has had her annual rabies vaccination.

For information about living with a blind cat please visit Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary and BestFriendsPetCare.com, Caring for Blind Cats.

Trapper, disabled dog Trapper was adopted in September 2007. He is a Queensland and Blue Heeler mix. Trap is current on all his shots and is neutered and housebroken. He was found as a stray with his right front paw injured after having been caught in a steel trap. In an effort to free himself, he chewed off his toes. Trapper has a wonderful personality and is lots of fun for adults and respectful children. He can snap at younger children. He gets along well and enjoys playing with the other dogs with him in foster care. He should not be around livestock. It is not known whether he can be with cats or not. At times, Trap will put his full weight on his bad foot but he will ever fully use it. He does better on grass and carpet than on stone for obvious reasons. He loves to chase a ball and will, most of the time, bring it back to you.

Tai Tai was adopted in August 2007. He is a very sweet, beautiful, fluffy and loving, neutered, male cat looking for a family or person on whom he can lavish all his affection. He loves to roll around on the floor to get petted all over. He is used to other animals and is suitable for a home with well-behaved children as well. Tai is healthy and normal in all respects except for needing to be fed a special veterinary diet. Tai had a home, but came down with a urinary tract blockage in early January, and his people backed off. His condition is called feline lower urinary tract disorder. Tai spent two days at the vet, was catheterized to relieve the obstruction, diagnosed with struvite crystals in his urine, and came back to his foster home to be treated with antibiotics and fed his special diet. He is eating Purina CNM UR formula, a dry food that he loves. The vet says that as long as he stays on this diet, he should remain free from the problem.

Charlie, disabled dog Charlie was adopted in September 2007. He is a Shepherd mix that has had a very rough five years. He was adopted from a shelter at five months, at a little over a year old he was hit by a car and had to have his leg amputated as well as part of his tail. A year ago he had heartworm treatment, and now for the last six months he has been living on a chain (24x7). To top all that off, he was headed back to the same shelter he came from when he was five months old! Wow... what could Charlie have done so wrong? Charlie only wants someone to pay attention to him and love him. He needs some training, but he should be an ace at that as all he wants is to please someone. He is current on all his shots, has been neutered, but he will probably need a refresher course on his house training. Charlie gets along great on three legs, and even though he gets along with most dogs he should not live with any dog that is much bigger than him or any dog that is going to run into him, although he may do better in a home with another dog as a companion. With training he might be able to live with cats; some cats he ignores, but some he wants to chase. He should not live around any small pets (i.e. guinea pigs) as he has met some of that type outside and would rather make sure they do not come back.

Faith, disabled dog Faith was adopted in August 2007. She is a purebred, Great Pyrenees puppy born December 24, 2006. She conquered mange, coccidia, giardia, pneumonia and a yeast infection, but she seems unable to overcome a weak bladder. From natural remedies to vet prescriptions, everything has been tried. She "leaks" when playing and she sleeps in a puddle. Despite all this, Faith is a happy, loving 50 pound puppy who will probably reach 90 pounds at maturity. She gets along with most other dogs of all breeds. She is great for a bath and is easy to clean in the mornings. She wants to be with people and to be cuddled; she has never "leaked" on a lap. She does not have to have free run of the house, but she must have a space inside during unreasonable weather. She must have someone who will spend a reasonable amount of time with her, clean her up, and show her unconditional love. She is spayed, current on immunizations and had a battery of tests. Other then the urinary problem, she is very healthy.

Druscilla, disabled cat Druscilla was adopted in August 2007. She is a wonderful, fun loving, talkative calico/torti female. She has some chronic upper respiratory symptoms. One day she might have a bit of a runny nose while the next day she might be completely normal. Druscilla loves other cats and would make a wonderful addition to any family.

Cairo Cairo was adopted in August 2007. He is a Cane Corso mix. He weighs around 80 pounds. He is 90 to 95 percent blind due to retinal degeneration. He has a wonderful temperament and is very lovable. He could be a lap dog if you allowed it! Cairo would really like to find a forever home where he can settle into a stable environment that he can become familiar with to make it easier for him to get around. It is possible that he might do better in a home with another dog that can be his personal seeing eye dog. Cairo is already neutered, microchipped and up to date on all his shots.

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Jet Jet was adopted in August 2007. He was brought to the veterinary hospital by a good Samaritan who saw him hit by a car. His injuries thankfully were not as significant as first feared, although he did have a brachial plexus avulsion, which resulted in amputation of his left front leg. His owner was never located. Jet is approximately 18 months old and is a black lab mix. He is friendly, outgoing, housetrained and crate trained and gets on well with children and other dogs. He has not been tested with cats. Jet loves going for walks but is still extremely nervous about traffic, understandably so. Jet is current on vaccines, heartworm negative and will be neutered prior to adoption.

Orlando, disabled cat Orlando was adopted in August 2007. He is a young adult with special needs. He has a bit of a head tilt. He had severe ear infection when he was younger that was not properly treated. This probably resulted in his permanent head tilt. This should not cause him any problems in the future but just gives him an extra edge of cuteness!

Christina, disabled cat Christina was adopted in August 2007. She is one of only two from a litter to survive kittenhood. She has some slight scarring in one of her eyes, the after effects of an infection from when she was a young kitten. She can still see perfectly fine and has no problems bouncing around the house playing. Christina is very playful and she'll make a toy out of anything at all! She doesn't care that a banana peel really belongs in the trash can, to her it's the perfect toy! She gets along with other cats, dogs and small animals!

Daphne, disabled cat Daphne was adopted in August 2007. She is a three-legged, calico kitten. She is as sweet as they come. She was born missing one of her hind legs but does great without it and runs and plays with the other kittens in her foster home. She gets along great with other animals.

Tripper, disabled dog Tripper was adopted in August 2007. He is a great chocolate lab who has a fabulous personality. He loves all creatures: other dogs, cats, anything. He is smart, loving, funny, and always in a wonderful mood. This poor guy was wandering around Texas with a leg that was broken in three places. He was a stray for over a month, was starving and was in great pain. However he never was mean. He remained loving and friendly. His leg was so infected by the time a vet saw him the leg had to be amputated. Tripper was ready to play just two days after his surgery. He continues to be affable and does fine on just three legs. If you would like to adopt an outstanding lab with the best temperament in the dog world then this is the dog for you. Tripper is young and has a long, healthy life ahead of him. His hips are strong and good. He does not seem to know he has a handicap.

Griet Griet was adopted in August 2007. She is an extremely sweet, older cat who was found an emaciated stray. Her health has greatly improved; however, she has frequent, severe seizures. She is on daily medication, phenobarbitol, which controls the seizures. They are due to a neurological condition. She is a little uncoordinated but that is part of her charm. She is extremely sweet and mostly wants someone to pet and brush her and a good spot to sleep. Occasionally she is interested in playing. She likes the company of humans and other animals. She is not scared of cat-friendly dogs and is passive when other cats swat or hiss at her. For anyone who wants a lap cat just waiting to start purring, and who is willing to have a kitty with special needs, she would be a great companion.

Missu, disabled cat Missu was adopted in August 2007. She is a wonderful young cat. She is extremely playful. She likes everything from cat toys to hair bands to laser pens, and will either play with you or by herself. Despite having had a front leg amputated, she is a strong jumper, fast runner, and will try anything! Her most wonderful quality is her affectionate nature. Whether on the couch or in bed, she will climb up on your chest and snuggle her head under your chin and purr loudly. She is 100 percent litter box trained. She has tested negative for FeLV and FIV.

Gimpers, disabled cat Gimpers was adopted in August 2007. He is a tabby over white, kitten. He has a deformed right front paw. He gets around very well and is very healthy otherwise. He has not been neutered, but if that could be done. He has had all of his first round shots and was dewormed. He has also been snap tested for FeLV and FIV. The tests were negative. He is your ordinary kitten, full of life and curiosity. He is a very sweet cat is litter box trained and likes other cats and dogs. The vet said that when he gets older he may have to have surgery to fix his foot, but until then he is in no pain and gets around as well as most cats.

Casey Casey was adopted in July 2007. She is a Chow-Chow Puppy. Her legs are wobbly when she runs and walks. She might have a neurological disorder. However she can run, walk, eat, and drink well. She has many animal friends including a cat. Her favorite friend is Lucky, a chihuahua. Casey is a sweet girl. SHe was rescued from a family that came to the Pensacola area due to Hurricane Katrina. The family could no longer care for her. Pensacola is currently over-loaded with animals. Her mother is scheduled to be spayed after Casey finds her new "forever home". Her two siblings have been adopted through the local humane society. Fortunately they are in the same home. Casey gets along well with others. She can run and play, but her back legs shake when she walks. Occasionally her head will bounce. Everything else is fine.

Nicky, disabled dog Nicky was adopted in August 2007. He is a very sweet, intelligent, 21 pound, tan and white Shih Tzu that would love to have a new home of his own. He would be perfect for a senior citizen who would like to have a companion to walk with, watch TV with, and talk to. Nicky is not fond of being picked up, but he will follow you anywhere. He is fine with other dogs but uncertain with cats. Nicky does have allergies and will need to be on a hypoallergenic diet for life, no poultry, beef, artificial preservatives, or artificial colors. Any bedding should be washed in a very mild detergent, just like a baby's. He is currently on prednisone (a very inexpensive medication) to help heal his skin.

Annie, disabled dog Annie was adopted in August 2007. She has only one eye due to being hit by a car. Aside from that, she is a happy and healthy young lady! She is a young hound mix. Annie currently is learning to walk on a leash. She enjoys taking walks, hiking, playing fetch, and of course lots of cuddles and pets. Annie is a real good girl and would love to find a forever home soon. She would do best as an only pet. She does get along with kids; however she might knock them down. So we recommend a home with older kids.

Alouette, blind dog Alouette was adopted in July 2007. She was scared and shaking at the shelter when she was spotted by her current foster mom who immediately contacted Beagle Maryland. Being blind, there was little chance that this pretty petite beagle would be adopted. Alouette means "skylark" in French and this little one, so fine, so delicate and so sweet, just somehow embodies her name. It is likely that glaucoma, which has led to blindness in one eye and only light perception in the other, is the reason why she lost her home. There are many reasons to believe that she once did share her home with humans - she knows how to behave and relaxes in this kind of environment; she's friendly and outgoing, and just loves belly rubs. Right now, Alouette needs to take eye drops on a daily basis and the medication is not cheap; about $100 each month. Right now, there is no reason to believe that she will need surgery, but only time will tell. She will be spayed, up to date on shots and micro-chipped before adoption.

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Ed was adopted in July 2007. He is a special little guy. He is a chocolate brown Chihuahua that is about eight months old (as of March 2007) and weighs eight pounds. He was rescued from a Los Angeles shelter where they had to amputate one of his hind legs. He is also neurologically impaired and has trouble standing and walking; he is unsteady and wobbly. We are in the process of getting him a cart to help him; we are not sure if it will help, but we are going to give it a shot. It is not clear what happened to this little guy to affect him neurologically. Ed barks at his foster mom when he needs to go out to the bathroom, so he can be house trained and is working on it.

Diego Diego was adopted in July 2007. He is a medium-haired maine coon mix who is a little bit over one year of age. He was brought into a local shelter as a stray and when his time was up he was rescued by The Cat Works. Diego is blind. The vet believes that Diego's blindness is neurological and it could have been caused by some sort of trauma (like being hit by a car). There's the chance that his sight might some day come back. Even though he is blind, he is very good with his litter box and is able to get from point A to B easily.

Chica, deaf dog Chica was adopted in July 2007. She is a very loving, deaf dog. She is very affectionate and enjoys following you around waiting for you to show her attention. She is in no way aggressive although she likes to play rough with other dogs. Since she is deaf, she uses the other dogs in her household to help her understand what you want her to do, so it would be best if she goes to a home with other dogs. She is great with kids and gets along with cats. Even though she is deaf, she learns very quickly, and is very smart. For example, she was housetrained in less than a week! She is an all around great dog and would make a wonderful addition to any home. Chica is spayed, current on her shots, and heart worm negative.

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Freckles, FeLV cat Freckles was adopted in July 2007. She is a tortie cat that came to the Arizona Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in April with eight kittens. She was found as a stray or an abandoned cat with four kittens of her own and four kittens she adopted when "their" mother abandoned them. It was easy to find a foster family for Freckles. She is a beautiful, loving cat that takes exceptional care of her babies and will purr at the slightest touch. Who wouldn't want a cat like that? She was taken into the AZARS foster home along with all eight of "her" babies. Freckles and her kittens were quarantined until she could be tested for FeLV and FIV. Freckles tested positive for FeLV. Transmission of the FeLV virus can also take place from an infected mother cat to her kittens. When the kittens were old enough to be tested, all were found to be carrying the FeLV virus. Standard protocol for kittens that test positive for FeLV is to retest them after ninety days. This is done because a percentage of all infected kittens will be able to fight the virus and test negative, completely free from the virus.