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Because their spirits aren't broken


SUCCESS STORIES
from Pets with Disabilities

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


Scooter was adopted in February 2009

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


Becky was adopted in January 2009

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


Tye was adopted in December 2008

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


Sammy was adopted in January 2009

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


Missy was adopted November 2008.   

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


Petey was adopted March 2009.

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


Macey was adopted January 2009.

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


Jessie, adopted July, 2008.   

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


Prancer adopted January 2009

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

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

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


CHARLEY ADOPTED APRIL 2009

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

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

TYSON was adopted April 2009

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

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


Bubbles, aka Rebel, adopted June 2009

Rebel,  after a year of patiently waiting,  finally caught the eye of a wonderful couple in Bel Aire Maryland.  When we brought  him to his new family Rebel now renamed, "Bubbles",  it was as if he had lived there forever. His blindness was never an issue,  they had room for another rescue dog, and Bubbles caught their eye!    Bubble's will join his two new guardians, along with 2 other rescue dogs.   Besides Bubbles getting a new home, I believe we have found great friends that will help spread the word on our mission

Rebel is a 15-pound Doxle, a doxie/beagle mix. He was placed on the endangered dog list at our local animal shelter. Rebel has been rescued and thank goodness this little blind dog is getting a second chance at life.  We are now looking for his forever home. Rebel navigates his way through life beautifully by his sense of smell and touch. Rebel is good with people, other dogs, cats, and is crate and house trained. Rebel would be a great companion dog and enjoys and needs the trust of people.


Frannie adopted July 2009

Frannie,  renamed by her new adopters CoCo after, CoCo Chanel, a French designer, who was an orphan and grew up slowly making her way until she became world renown.  Not sure if  little CoCo will be world renown, but we do know she has now landed safely with 2 great guardians  and will be living quite a nice life and will be well taken care of now!  CoCo will spend her days playing with her new sisters, and traveling between her city home and country home.  We are so happy for our little deaf girl. 

Frannie,  a 6 month old, Bijon/terrier mix.  This cute 8 pound bundle of energy was born or suffered a neurological disorder which left her deaf and blind in her left eye.  She is a comical girl that will bring a smile to your face every day.  She is the smallest dog in  our rescue, but can definitely hold her own with the big dogs.  She has fit into our rescue like a glove and has learned the routine in a matter of days by following the other dogs.  She  is a team player, respects the older dogs, and plays with the younger dogs.  She needs a patient caretaker that will take the time to continue teaching her.  Frannie was a picked up as a stray at a local Maryland Shelter.


Samantha adopted July 2009

Anna,  came into our lives a few years back when she first  met us at a pet expo, never imagining that she would be needing our assistance with one of her dogs.  Rex, her beloved German Shepherd,  needed a wheelchair for the last part of his life.  While at the rescue  little Samantha caught Anna's  eye and the two bonded.  I believe dogs choose their people, and Samantha was patiently waiting for Anna to recuperate from some health problems.  Finally, we took Samantha to her new home.  When we left, Samantha never looked back.  She was enjoying her new person and her new brother Bear, giving  Anna lots of kisses, as they were both watching Animal Planet on a wide screen TV.  I think Samantha will add a lot of joy to her new guardian's life.  I believe it was well worth the wait for Samantha!

Samantha is a 20-pound, little ball of energy, possibly a terrier/border collie or Pomeranian mix. She is a quick and very intelligent young pup. She has a slight neurological issue on the left side of her face, which makes her even cuter. Samantha gets along great with all the dogs.  Samantha needs a strong and creative handler. We think she would make a great agility dog. She is very toy driven. She will definitely provide lots of joy and excitement to some lucky person. She is current on shots and spayed. Samantha was relinquished by her owners at a local shelter.

LUCY ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 2009

LUCY, an 11 pound, 8 year old Tzi Shu.   I went down this past weekend to pull a border collie, when I saw Lucy laying in a little ball quietly in her cage.  She had skin issues and for some strange reason smelled like tar, and I knew with the way she looked a rescue needed to step in on her behalf.  I went back to the shelter and rescued her. She has been vetted and was determine her skin problems were most likely from fleas. Lucy, is being fostered and just needs a little TLC.  She has already shown quite an improvement  in just a few short days, since being with her foster family! She is the sweetest, and most gentle dog you will  ever meet. She is great with dogs, cats and will make a wonderful companion to a very lucky person.  She is spayed up to date on her shots, and we will have her teeth cleaned for her new adopters. 


MILO ADOPTED AUGUST 2009

Once again, this kind couple open up their hearts to yet another blind dog, Milo,  now  renamed Pippen.  Without even meeting Pippen,  this couple said, "YES we will take him".  Amazing dogs who were in charge of their destinies, finding amazing people to give them a wonderful and safe home and unconditional love.  Meeting  compassionate people who just "get it" and understand, makes rescue work so rewarding.  We are so happy for Pippen!

Meet Milo,  a 15 pound, 4 yr old,  blind poodle.  Milo was abandoned by his family in North Carolina, and ended up in a shelter.  A kind rescue got him out, and transported him safely to PWD.    All we can say about Milo, is that he one little love bug, and will sit on about anyone's lap if they let him, and who wouldn't!    With in minutes, Milo understood the lay of the land and got along with all the other rescue dogs. He is one smart cookie, and will make be a great companion dog.

 


MOLLY ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 2009

After 7 months,  our Molly finally got her angels, in the form of a loving home!   Molly will enjoying life in the north east, kayaking, and frolicking with her new sister, Winnie, a  fun and easy going Yorkie. Molly was a rescue favorite, we are so happy for her! Thank you Amanda Mezick,  for helping with the adoption of Molly

Molly, a 5 year old, 40 pound,  Walker Coonhound.   She was an owner relinquishment at a rural Kentucky shelter.  We are not sure how she lost her back rear leg, but she is doing fantastic here at the rescue.  Her favorite activity is running the border line of our fenced in area.  Molly had some anxiety when she arrive here, but  within a couple weeks she settled in nicely once she knew she was safe.  Molly DOES NOT like to be crated and she  has free range of the rescue.  She is a sofa sleeper and will mostly likely want to climb into bed at her new home.   Molly is very gentle girl, with a sweet personality.  She is also great with other dogs and cats, She has become a rescue favorite and will make a great addition to a family.



GIGI ADOPTED OCTOBER 2009

GiGi,  a senior 6 pound chi mix - estimate between 12-15 yrs old-  Pets with Disabilities rescued this little one from one of our local shelters.  Gigi was a stray and  no longer wanted by her person.   When I met  her, I  realized we were her only hope for survival.  GiGi, has come around quite nicely here. She  has lots of energy when she is out and about with the other dogs, but easily cuddles up in her bed and sleeps most of the day. GiGi needs to gain a couple pounds, is slightly vision and hearing impaired.  She is learning life is good is regaining her trust with humans - finally wagging her tail!!


SHAGGY ADOPTED NOVEMBER 2009

SHAGGY is a young St Bernard mix with the sweetest heart and kindest  soul you'll ever meet.  Pure love flows out of this goofy, wiggly butt, sweetheart. She is SO HAPPY to have a person to hang with - giving back 3 times any love given to her.  Shaggy wags the bushy tail - and can hardly contain herself with new visitors - just waiting to welcome them to the rescue and show them how easily dogs can overcome any of their history.  Shaggy is a rescue and visitor favorite - she's never met any person or any dog she isn't happy to be with - and you just FEEL happy being with her.

She was found in the overnight drop box at our local shelter, just another puppy that had been cast aside as disposable. But - Shaggy does a great job of letting everyone know - she was not a soul to be thrown away.

Shaggy's back legs and hips look a little different then most dogs you'll meet, because  our vet believes that both her knees had been fractured either from  growing up in a small crate or abuse.  Only Shaggy knows what happened to cause this, and she's not telling us. But the good news is that Shaggy does not seem to be in pain and finally has the freedom to exercise and strengthen her muscles. She runs thru the back yard, and will happily climb into your lap, although she will probably never be able to manage a flight of stairs...  so, Shaggy's new home needs to provide her access to the yard and the family inside without requiring her to manage stairs. She is a happy dog, always wagging her tail,  as if to say thank you for giving me a chance.

Shaggy is playful with the other dogs, wags her tail constantly, but does tire quickly and is perfectly content watching the other dogs play around her.  Shaggy, is a great dog and has endured so much in her short life.  She  handles her disability like champ.   She is one awesome dog that deserves a wonderful loving home.   We absolutely adore her here at PWD.  And she is great with children!



A Christmas Miracle,  this was the best Christmas present to the  rescue this year!  Bo and Cash  finally getting a home which they so rightly deserve!   A long journey for these two blind boys!   

BO and CASH, are two of the most amazing labs we've ever met.  They absolutely love people - happy to go on walks or cuddle on the couch.  Their tails wag so hard and fast when people come to visit at the Rescue - just wondering if this is their new family visiting.  As with all the blind dogs that have come into the rescue - we usually have to tell people they can't see....  because they are happy to jump up for a hug, go for a run, move among people and other dogs with just their acute sense of hearing and smell.  They are truly 2 really fabulous dogs.   They are about 2 yrs old - so young and needing  a home that is willing to open their hearts to both of them. These two blind boys were being offered "free" at a tractor pull in Ohio when a kind person stepped in on their behalf and transported them safely to our rescue. Our vet thinks they were either born blind or became blind due to lack of nutrition from their mother - so, their whole life they have only been "normal". They about 45 pounds each - petite for the breed. They are great with other dogs, cats and of course people. They are both neutered, current on shots, and housebroken. If you ever thought about adopting a dog YOU think is disabled - come meet Bo & Cash - they'll show you a different side of normal and we guarantee you'll fall in love.



HARELY ADOPTED DEC 2009

HARLEY found a wonderful home with a family that recently lost a dearly loved beagle!  Harley is healing their hearts and making himself a treasured member of the family.

Harley is a very loving 1 1/2 year old beagle that adores attention. He has come upon some hard times but he sure is a trooper. He has glaucoma and is blind in his left eye. His right eye does need drops to keep the pressure from building up but he still has limited vision in this eye. We will take him to our eye doctor to get a full evaluation. Even with this against him he has plenty to give. We believe that Harley has a little bit of basset hound in him, which makes him a little shorter than his fellow beagles. He loves to play keep away and if you give him a belly rub he will be your friend forever.

Harley did have a brother, a cocker spaniel, so he would probably love to have another dog in the house with him. He would love a place that has a small back yard for he loves to sniff and investigate. He loves to go on walks.  Altogether he simply needs a great home with lots of love. He will always greet you with a tail wag and tons of kisses. He never fails to light up your day!

PWD Angel

Jordon Conley is Harley's angel!!




SAM ADOPTED JAN 2010

When I arrive in the barn tonight something was missing,  ahhh yes that great big hound hello.    I already miss Sam but so happy he finally found his person!  Who would have thought after  2 huge snowfalls in one week a miracle adoption would happen!    Sam, will be the only dog and will finally get all the love and attention he so deserves!  Thanks Margie.

SAM - a one year old gorgeous hound mix that loves to run, with nose to the ground, all over the rescue grounds.  He's very connected to people - and really enjoys the company and play of other dogs.  He came to us from  the Fairfield Area Humane Society in Ohio.  He was swept out of their local shelter right before he was scheduled to be euthanized.   We must commend the local humane society for helping Sam.  He is healthy, strong, and vibrant.  

Sam has these very unique front legs,  he was most likely born with them - so, although, strange to watch for us "humans" - this is Sam's normal - and they don't slow him down one bit. The vet did not recommend amputation because he handles his disability like a champ and is not in any pain.  He plays and  runs all over the rescue with the other dogs - sometimes we have to remind him to "take a break".  He has a heart of gold and craves human attention and love.  He is just waiting for that special family looking for an active dog, that loves to cuddle, and comes with some unique appendages!!  When you get to know him - you can only smile watching him race across the yard to come meet you.  Sam is not good with cats.

  PWD Angel

Thank you - Kelly Jim and Trinity Sandacz for being an angel to Sam!

Thank you Janet Cornwell for being Sam's angel



GERTIE has joined the Army,  well not really!   Little Gertie,  caught the eye and heart of a  great friend to Pets with Disabilities. Besides her  loving guardian, Gertie now Misty, will  join a wonderful dog family to help her navigate thru life.  We are thrilled for Misty!

Gertie has microphthalmia in both eyes and is blind and is a little shy but she is coming out more and more every day. Gertie is finally starting to use her nose to seek me out.  She  should be a relatively small dog when full grown.  And since she is blind at such a young age, she will adjust to new environments wonderfully....  this is not a handicap for these dogs - it's just their life as "normal"

Isn't she adorable??  We are really enjoying having them....  (Megan, our blind public relations director, has taken the pups under her wing)

PWD Angel

Thank you, Sharon Sirkis  for being an angel to Gertie


Every weekend Ean was scheduled to be transported to PWD over the past several months - the weather cancelled the transport.  When the rescue in NC took him to the vet to be neutered last week, the vet that had been treating his legs was shocked to see him again - and amazingly happy.  Ean will be living with the vet that fell in love with him - and obviously have the best care as he grows up managing his disability.  He had many fans here at PWD... but, we're happy he found his forever home. 

Say "Hello" to EAN.  This is an adorable, 8 lb, 12 week old pup coming to Pets with Disabilities soon.  He was born with some very unique front legs - they have been described as "wings" - in that they seem to fold into themselves - but that doesn't seem to slow him down one bit!!  He races around and even goes over stairs.

He'll have x-rays this week to determine any corrective actions that might be recommended - but, as Sam as told us, unique front legs are just a different "normal" - and life is always fun.



Pearl now Twinkles,  will join a well balanced dog family, and human family!  Twinkles will join another blind beagle, friendly hound and active border collie, and a very loving women who believes in the word rescue.  Thank you for opening up your heart to another special needs dog!    Meeting folks like Jennifer makes us keep rolling.

Pearl has microphthalmia in one eye, but has limited vision in the other eye.   Pearl gets along really well, it is almost like she is sighted. She uses the beagle in her to listen and smell everything new. She turns her head from side to side when I talk to her and then runs in my direction. 

She  should be a relatively small dog when full grown.  And since she is blind at such a young age, she will adjust to new environments wonderfully....  this is not a handicap for these dogs -  it's just their life as "normal"

Isn't she adorable??  We are really enjoying having her.... (Megan, our blind public relations director, has taken the pups under her wing)



Barney Adopted April 2010

Barney found a wonderful home in NJ with a family that appreciates dogs that know how to live a different kind of normal, since he will have a  3 legged dog as new playmate.  Barney captured their hearts as he explored and played with his new friend.  He made himself at home, navigating stairs, picking up nylabones, and settling in for some well deserved cuddles.  We want to thank the 12yr old boy in the family - he found Barney on-line and promptly asked his parents if he could join the family....  it gives us tremendous hope in the next generation!! 

Barney's  new life started when he was found abandoned in at a veterinarians office parking lot.  The staff thought he was a skunk until he excitedly welcomed them once in their office.  They soon discover he was  blind.  Amazing little guy who most likely survived the evening just waiting for some kind folks to help him.  He immediately grabbed the hearts of the staff.  They cared for him, and thanks to 2 kind women transported him safely to us.  

Barney is a bundle of love with all sorts of positive happy puppy energy.  You would never know he was blind. He has made himself quite comfy on his sofa.   Not sure how he knew to jump up on the sofa but he figures life out very quickly!   He is a smart little puppy and already housebroken.  Barney sticks to me like glue,  anywhere and everywhere I go, and has begun to negotiate steps.  We are so happy Barney made it to us.  What an trooper he is, and an amazing survival story!   We think Barney is a lab/border collie mix

PWD Angel Thank you Marsha Robertson for being Barney's angel

Theresa Fisher Everit & Richard Everit are Barney's angels - thank you



Snowy Adopted May 2010

Snowy, now Jack,  has been adopted to great family in northern Virginia, which include another deaf dog named Benny!   Jack is now learning all sorts of new things like going thru his new doggy  door!  With the kindness and patience of humans these dogs can lead amazing and incredible lives. Thank you, Suzanne and Ron, for opening up your heart and home to another dog with special needs and making a safe haven for them. 

SNOWY is a 5 mo old collie mix with the softest fur!!  And, he is sweet, sweet, sweet!!  Snowy came from a rural shelter in WV, found as a stray.  He is blind in one eye and has partial vision in the other - we also believe he has some minor hearing loss. He came into the rescue - so HAPPY to meet everyone and all the dogs.  This little guy has no issues with his disabilities - or anything life has to offer him.  He loves to cuddle, plays with the other puppies here, and has a unique joy for life.  We're so thankful the shelter staff went out of their way to get him to us - he's going to make a wonderful member of some lucky family. 



Leroy Adopted June 2010

Leroy found his permanent home with his foster Mom and her other dogs.  She fell in love with him and decided she couldn't part with him.  We're thrilled for both of them - Leroy will be loved for the rest of his life!

Say "HI" to LEROY!  He was rescued from one of our local shelters.  What a wonderful, sweet, handsome boy he is.  Leroy is a blind poodle, 10 pounds, approx 8 yrs old.  He is completely housebroken and absolutely loves to cuddle.  He's doing really well adjusting to his new surroundings - and is very connected to people.  Leroy is not overly active, he hasn't shown any interest in toys yet - he just really enjoys "hangin" with his person - a fairly "low maintenance companion" at this time.

 

 
PWD Angel

Thank you Barbara Sappington for being Leroy's angel in honor of my Diesel

Thank you Sandra Medock for being an angel to Leroy! 


After our fundraiser last month a very good friend of mine and PWD, came by to take a peak at the pups!   Not knowing, she would  fall for Jay!  Jay's new home is now New Jersey.  He  has joined  a very active canine and feline family, her border collies will certainly keep Jay rolling we hope for many more years!  Thank you Janice for opening up your heart and home to this kind old soul, and making room for us to rescue another disabled senior! 

A big thank you to Brad and Karen Killian for taking a special interest in Jay at their local shelter and getting him safely to us.

Jay (or JJ) - is a happy senior mix breed dog - he was left in a PA shelter - found as a stray.  He is deaf and has impaired vision, but has no problems managing the big yard at the rescue with his tail always high and wagging.  Jay would love to have a person of his own, because as much as he likes his walks, he really loves being with his person.  He is living with a roomate at the rescue and has no handling issues.  We're really not sure how old Jay is - but, we do know that he deserves to spend his "retirement days" in the arms of a loving family.  Please contact us for more information about Jay -  we'd love to tell him we received an application for him.



After being abandoned by his people to be euthanized,  this older pup, has found new life with a wonderful young couple in Frederick Maryland!  They  were willing and ready  and able to help another senior disabled pet. Taz will join another older 3 legged chi,  and many feline friends.  We are thrilled for Taz. 

Special thanks to Kristy Anderson,  who was working at the Calvert humane society the night Taz was abandoned and took a special interest in him, and a big thank you  to Gee Freeman for fostering Taz and making the transition to a new home easier on him and his new adopters

Here is TAZ!!  and this how Taz came to be at PWD:  
(written by Kristy Andersen, a shelter employee)
Thursday Evening a lady walked into the kennel around 3pm with a small dog in her arms, she says to me "I'm here to drop off my dog", I said "oh, are you boarding" Knowing well she was not there for that. She responds " No, I'm here to drop him off for good".
I asked what the problem was and she said she was moving and just cannot keep him anymore. The first time I looked at him, I knew he was not an "adoptable dog". When I spoke to her more and got more information about "Taz", I learned that he was 13 years old, completely blind, and partially deaf. He also has vestibular disease, horrible teeth, bad ears, skin problems,  his feet were encrusted with feces so bad that Sally asked "are those tumors on his feet?", and his toe nails were VERY long and curled under so far they were embedded in the dried up feces on his feet. I'm sure it was painful for him to walk. It sounded like he had tap shoes on when he walked. It was disgusting!
If we didn't take him he was guaranteed certain death at TCS where she was headed after our kennel. I have no authority to say yes, so thank god Sally pulled in and just said, here just sign him over!  I came in early for my shift on Friday to attempt to bathe him, he smelled so bad, and I knew his feet were painful. He was very good in the tub, I had to soak his feet in order to get the dried up feces off of them. He was very dirty, and his ears were filthy. 
I called Joyce Darrell with Pets with Disabilities to see if she could assist us. She came to meet him Thursday night before he was all cleaned up. She didn't think he needed to be euthanized just because he was 13 and had some health issues: he was eating, drinking, and still seemed happy. I basically was begging her to take him!!  Today she brought over her 3 legged lab Casey to test him with other dogs, the two did not pay one mind to each other. She was amazed at how much better he looked just in 3 days. You can tell that he feels better also. He is getting around much better, and for the first time I heard him bark and saw him wag his tail this morning...  Today I signed Taz over to PWD .Thank you to Joyce and PWD for taking on "Taz" and giving him the love and attention he deserves in his senior years!

Taz has had his necessary vet care....  Isn't he handsome???  He's become a very happy guy, all cleaned up, able to walk pain free, and eating some great food.  If you're interested in sharing your lap with a sweet guy during his senior years, please contact us.

PWD Angel

Taz's Angels - John & Bonnie Yurga in celebration of 
Oscar's 7th Anniversary

Thank you, Edie Freund  for being an angel to TAZ



Angels come to people in all sorts of ways,  for Niki and her husband who just lost their beloved blind pom,  it came in the form of blind, chubby,  bold, Doxy named Chubbs!   We are so happy for Chubbs, he  is a great dog who deserved to finally settle into a loving home.   Chubbs is now enjoying farm life in Front Royal, Virginia, with a four very active min pins!

Chubbs is a  5 year old longhaired mini-dachshund. He is an awesome dog and a gentle soul He loves to romp outside and when he looses a bit more weight, he will "gitty up to his gallop!"   Chubbs is great with other dogs, kids and adults.  He is totally blind, a bit overweight, and has a allergy to grass that is controlled by over the counter benedryl.  He very much deserves a loving home willing to work with his weight control and provide a safe environment for his blindness.


 

 

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