Successful Disabled Pet Adoptions
The Sanctuary Pets
These dogs and cats have been rescued by us. Several had been rehomed and returned to the shelter, others were just unwanted
due to their disability. We have made the decision that this will be their last stop. We we will care for these dogs
and cats for the remainder of their lives.
Duke, the founding dog of Pets with Disabilities, broke his back, while puppy playing. Euthanasia was not an option, so we elected to get Duke a wheelchair and to give him a job to help other dogs and cats find homes that are disabled. He has become a great spokesdog for his cause!
Misty was born with no hip sockets. As a puppy she was rescued from the streets of Harrison, NY. Misty was the shelter mutt for over five years at the Westchester County Humane Society. She finally found her forever home with Pets with Disabilities.
Maddie, a spunky two year old mutt, was hit by a car, one year ago, and suffered a broken spinal cord. Due to Maddie's disability she was relinquished to the St. Francis Society Animal Rescue. Pets with Disabilities adopted Maddie in September 2005. She joins Duke and Misty in helping with our mission.
Pets with Disabilities adopted Huey from Glen Highland Farm in December 2005. Huey was born deaf. Huey is now learning sign language as we too are also learning sign language. At nine weeks Huey has already learn to come, sit and lay down.
Vinnie was rescued along with his siblings by Mary Kamolowski, a volunteer, for the Pet Assistance League of Oklahoma. Vinnie lost his eye at birth and unfortunately was diagnosed with FIV. Vinnie was rescued again by Pets with Disabilities. As cofounder, Mike Dickerson, was rescuing Oreo, he also packed up Vinnie and drove both of them east. Vinnie will live the remainder of his life at the Pets with Disabilities rescue.
Thank you Ann Peterson for continuing support with Kiri's care. Kiri's journey started in Maryland and now ends in Maryland at our small but growing Pets with Disabilities rescue. Kiri, a five year old Border Collie was hit by a car two years ago. PWD helped find Kiri a new home, in Alberta, Canada. Unfortunately Kiri’s care was too much for her new caretaker. We traveled out to Montana, and with the help of Glen Highland Farm, Kiri was transported across the border to Butte, Montana where we met her, and fell in love with her. Kiri is at home, with her new wheelchairs buddies, Duke, Misty and Maddie.
Max is a 12 year old neutered male mixed breed. He is smart and has a very good temperament but is slowing down with age. He also has a large benign tumor on his side that the vets suggest leaving alone. Max is at home now with the rest of the Pets with Disabilities family.
Kitty was rescued by PWD. Kitty has FeLV and a lame leg. He has adjusted well to our dog world. So far Kitty has been healthy and happy!
Cassie was rescued by PWD. She is a large long haired Sheppard mix. She is very sweet and a little spaced-out, which may be due to the abusive situation from which she was rescued. She weighs about 100 pounds and may be eight years old. She has arthritis in her back legs which limits her mobility, but she is still ready to take a walk whenever the opportunity arises.
Meet Dixie. She arrived recently in our small but growing Pets with Disabilities Sanctuary. Dixie was hit by a car which shattered both her legs and hips. Dixie is only one year old.
Thank you to Jeanne Johnson of Mid Atlantic Samoyed Rescue, for
their continued support for Ernie's care and support.
An eleventh hour rescue! Ernie a two-year-old Samoyed, was rescued by Pets with Disabilities, two hours before he was
to be euthanized. Ernie, tragically hurt himself, and now is no longer able to use his back legs. Ernie spent the last
month at Ocean State Animal Hospital, in Rhode Island, hoping for a miracle. Unfortunately for Ernie, that miracle never
happened, and his guardians were not in the position to care for a dog with special needs. Pets with Disabilities stepped
in on Ernie's behalf and outfitted him with a new wheelchair and he will now live his life with others like him! We are
looking for angels for Ernie's continued medical care, please donate to Ernie's cause. Thank you.
Casey's Christmas came early in 2007. Pets with Disabilities along with the help of the Calvert Humane Society, rescued
Casey from our local animal shelter on the day scheduled to be her last. Casey, an eight-year-old , 3 legged Chocolate Lab
lost her back leg probably from a car accident. She truly is a survivor and captured our hearts immediately. It is truly
amazing how she has fit into our rescue like she had been living with us her entire life. She gets along with other dogs and
cats and loves all people. Please remember to adopt from your local shelter or rescue group. Lots of dogs like Casey need
homes!
Be a Pets with Disabilities Angel!
All the dogs at Pets with Disabilities, have special needs, otherwise they would not be here. In today's society
dogs and cats can no longer get sick, old or physically disabled. Whether they were abandoned, rejected or someone's life
changed and they no longer fit in, they are counting on us to help them transition to a new life. They will either stay with
us, or they will be rehomed carefully to the right people or families. So if you see a dog in our rescue that tugs out your
heart please become his or her angel. Thank you.
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Pets with Disabilities is an all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization dedicated to helping and promoting the adoption of physically disabled animals
into great homes. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permissible by law.
Contact your tax adviser.
Thank you.
Pets with Disabilities is an officially recognized Maryland Non-Profit Organization.
Walls up and roof completed
Foundation poured and block work completed
Groundbreaking at the PWD Rescue
Hundreds and Hundreds of dogs and cats are abandoned each year due to disabilities, whether it's a tragic accident or birth defect,
resulting in a blind, deaf, or paralyzed pet. These animals have nowhere to go and no one to help or their caretakers are
overwhelmed and no longer want them. Marvelous animals with incredible hearts just needing a chance to share their love depend
on someone to step in on their behalf. Pets with Disabilities is focused on these dogs and cats in need and now, the founders
Joyce Darrell and Michael Dickerson have an even bigger way to help. They purchased a piece of land that will allow them to
build a facility to house even more dogs and cats in need. Some will live their remaining years there and others will be
nurtured until an appropriate home can be found.
Attention international customers. All prices are in US dollars. There is an $8 shipping charge for all orders shipped outside the USA.
Rescue Magnet, Design M3 $6.00 including shipping |
Adopt Pets with Disabilities Ribbon Magnet, Design M4 $6.00 including shipping |
Spay and Neuter Magnet, Design M5 $6.00 including shipping |