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Tulip was adopted in December 2004. She is the cutiest 15 pound, Jack Russell Terrier mix. Unfortunitly Tulip was born blind. She appears to see shadows and bright lights. Once Tulip knows her surroundings she gets along well. Tulip loves people and is fine with other dogs. She loves to play with other young dogs and would definately benefit from another dog in the home. Tulip even loves cats. Tulip is housebroken.

Blind dogs can live an almost normal life, please visit The Owners of Blind Dogs.
To see how easy it can be to live with a blind dog, please visit Eye Vet for additional information.

This cat was adopted in December 2004. Really nice, neutered male, Siamese looking cat with blue eyes needs a good home. He was abandoned by a neighbor, and turns out to be feline leukemia (FeLV) positive. He's very friendly, and he's not apparently sick. He can live indoors or out, but needs to be separate from other cats.

Casey was adopted in December 2004. She weighs 28 pounds. She is very petite and beutiful, with a pin in her left leg that causes her to not put much pressure on her hind leg. Her leg looks normal, there is no way to discern her handicap when she is standing or sitting, only when she walks. She is very active and loves to play with her foster brother and chase squirrels, as far as she is concerned she has no disability! She is a wonderful girl who is up to date on her shots and spayed. She is housebroken, crate trained and does not climb on furniture. She is a very gentle girl and loves everyone, she does very well with children and lets them hug on her, pet her and give her kisses as long as she can return the lovin'. She likes her crate and she prefers to eat in her crate.

Jumper was adopted in December 2004. She was born sometime in April 2004. She is spayed, fully vaccinated and tested negative for FeLV/FIV. She has only one eye. We are not sure what happened to the other one. She is a real love bug. The reason her name is Jumper is because when you pet her she bumps into you for more.

Cheddar was adopted in December 2004. She is an orange tabby with white and a real sweetie. She loves to play and also is a cuddle bug. She has FeLV. She hasn't a clue that there is anything wrong with her (not symptomatic) and just wants a home with other FeLV positive kitties, or a human that can spend lots of time interacting with her. She is spayed, up to date with her shots, wormed, and had advantage placed on her.

Auggie was adopted in December 2004. He was born sometime in July 2004. He tested negative for FeLV/FIV. He has his first set of vaccines. Auggie loves to play with dogs and other cats. He has a slight heart murmur. This has not stopped him from being a wild and crazy kitten.

These two adorable special needs kitties were adopted in November 2004. They are pure white males with big blue eyes. As with most pure white, blue-eyed kitties, they are deaf. Both are short-haired, have had a flea treatment, are wormed, neutered, and have had their first round of vaccinations. It is requested they be placed together in a home where they will be allowed to stay indoors. White kitties are susceptible to skin cancer and staying indoors will keep them healthy.

Lucky (for lucky to be alive) was adopted in November 2004. He is an American Staffordshire Terrier. He is crate trained (crate provided) housebroken, and is used to having trainer approved dominance drills three times each day. He will need them until he is three years old per the trainer, an animal behavior specialist. He has all required shots with documentation and is on heartworm preventative. His right front leg is permanently crippled. This does not inhibit his ability to get around. He thinks he is a lap dog but weighs 60 pounds.

Fluffy was adopted in November 2004. She is a calm lady who is already spayed and up to date on her shots. She is very sweet, funny, lovable, a bit clumsy and has special needs. She was left on the doorstep of a veterinary office. Fluffy in few words she has characteristics and behaviors like a child with Downs Syndrome. Fluffy is compatible with older children and well mannered dogs and cats with proper introduction. She is most likely housetrained, confident with people and shows no possessiveness with food, treats, toys or objects. She knows basic obedience and would do well with a family who understands her needs.

Joseph was adopted in November 2004. He is a very special, Special Needs cat. He recently arrived at the Seal Beach Animal Care Center after a tough life on the streets. He is in good physical shape, but he bears the scars of battles fought. Unfortunately, a medical examination revealed that he is positive for FIV and feline leukemia. He is currently very healthy and shows no symptoms of illness, but he is sure to face challenges in the future.

Joseph has charmed everyone he's met. He has the large head and muscular body of a tomcat, but a gentle heart. He loves to snuggle on your chest and purr, but he also loves to chase toy mice and has lots of energy. Because of his leukemia status, he will either need to be an only cat or he will need to go to a home with another cat having the same condition. FIV is very hard to transmit, and cats with it can live full, happy lives, please click for more information on FIV.

Boo was adopted in November 2004. He is a beautiful long haired cat. He's already been neutured so he had a home once. He was found on the streets of West Philly, and even after surviving in that tough environment, Boo is the sweetest cat in the world. He will sit on your lap for hours purring his little heart out. Boo has had a check-up at the vet's, got his rabies shots and a bath. Boo did test FeLV+ so he needs to be the only cat or with other FeLV+ cats.

Tommy was adopted in November 2004. He is a three year old neutered male FeLV/FIV tested negative cat who is in need of a home. He is losing the home that he knows. His owners are forced to move and cannot take their beloved animals. Tommy has three legs, he gets around great. He is a very social cat with people and other cats and dogs.

Fuzzy was adopted in October 2004. When Fuzzy was found his face had a huge abcess that covered half of his face. Even with this sore, Fuzzy was affectionate and desired to be petted and loved! His foster dad took him to the vet and had him checked over for other problems, FIV/FELV checked (negative), gave him his shots and had the vet care for the abcess. He then took Fuzzy home and cared for his abcess. Fuzzy's abcess is almost completely healed and when it is healed you probably won't know he ever had it!

Fuzzy does have a few other health concerns. He has about 3/4 of his tail. The tail is totally healed from whatever hapened. It just looks a little short! Fuzzy also wheezes some, the vet said it's one of two things. Either it's a cronic cold that a loving family can try to treat with antibotics to see if it clears up, or he may have some minor lung damage.

Poppy was adopted in October 2004. He may not be the prettiest cat on the block because he's had some rough times out on the street getting beaten up by the ferals in the neighborhood. Although he looks a little worn he has a heart of gold and is looking for someone to love and someone to love him back. Poppy is a very submissive cat that loves to cuddle but is shy at first. He is 13 to 15 years old and has been fully vetted and checked out OK. He does have some sensitivity in his right rear quadrant and the vet believes it's either from getting hit by a car or a bad jump at some time in his past. They also think he may have some hearing loss and may be blind in one eye. Poppy would probably do best in a quiet home or one with older children.

Elwood was adopted prior to November 2004. He is American Staffordshire Terrier. He had a head injury in puppyhood which resulted in partial loss of control of his back left leg. He is able to walk just fine if you can see past the limp.

He then had a huge tumor just above the same back left leg that was injured. This tumor has since been removed and found to be benign. All that's left is the scar.

Jessie was adopted prior to November 2004. He is an older dog who was found near death with multiple bite wounds and severe dehydration. Apparently he had been mauled by dogs. His owner was never located. He has recovered nicely and is very healthy now. He is a McNab x Kelpie mix. Jessie gets along well with other dogs as well as cats and even little kittens. He is also good with farm animals and is even trustworthy around chickens. Jessie is hearing impaired. He can sometimes hear loud sharp noises, but doesn't respond to voices. Sometimes if I clap my hands hard he can hear that. Jessie is a wonderfully happy, loving dog. Jessie is current on his vaccinations, is neutered, heartworm negative and microchipped.

Max was adopted prior to November 2004. He is very friendly. His right front leg is missing. He was chasing a car one day and the car won. His owners decided that where they lived was not a good place for him because he liked to chase cars. A rescue took him in and he has been with them almost three years. He needs a lot of room to run, because even though the car took his leg, Max doesn't miss it. He does chase cats, so if you have any, you might not want him around.

Walter was adopted prior to November 2004. He is a old springer spaniel and corgi mix whose owner neglected him and then refused to pick him up from the Riverside (CA) shelter. Walter was kept alive long past his review date by shelter workers who fell in love with his sweet personality, but time was running out. He was bailed out and got lots of medical attention to fix him up. He has an old eye injury with some residual scarring and has diminished vision in one eye, but gets around absolutely fine. When he was found, his ears were filled with painful foxtails.

Brandy was adopted prior to November 2004. She is a cocker spaniel/beagle mix. Her heartworm test were positive. However there are signs of a possible mammary tumor.

Shayna was adopted prior to November 2004. She is a sable female who came to us at 56 pounds (should be half that weight). She has a thyroid and is on soloxine and is slowly loosing the weight and doing very well. She was also not taken care of. She is sweet but is an 11 year old dog. She needs to be in a quiet home, no young kids.

Andy is a White and Grey Tabby. He was adopted in October 2004. Rather than floppy ears like some puppies, this little guy has floppy feet. He looks like a ballet dancer when he walks. Baryshnikov better watch out as this little guy may become just as famous! Andy is the sweetest little boy who loves to play like any other kitten, and also likes to be held.

Gia was adopted in October 2004 after being rescued from North Philadelphia with her eye falling out. She was rushed to the vet where they did surgery and had to remove the eye, spay and test her for FeLV/FIV which was negative. The vet said the eye was due to a form of trauma! She is so sweet. All she wants is to sit on your lap and purr.

Peke was adopted in October 2004. She was born with underdeveloped hip joints. When her brothers and sister started walking, She was dragging herself around on her front legs. Did this keep her down? No, she kept up with the other three, wrestling and rolling around just like the others. She also had a malformed chest, and couldn't breathe. With a shot of a diuretic and pills for two weeks, the breathing problem was gone. She has the prettiest face of the litter, and of course she gets the most attention. Within the last two weeks, the bones have calcified and she is up and running. You can't tell her from the others now. The legs are straight and she is fine.

Ms. Kitty was adopted in October 2004. She is calico colored and very affectionate. She is looking to be loved. She was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia. She can live in a household with no cats or with other cats that have Feline Leukemia.

Puffin was adopted prior to October 2004. When found five years ago he was laying outside a convenience store, he was almost dead, severely dehydrated, with a very bad infection in his left ear. It turned out he has a fleshy tumor in his left ear. The infection was cured, and we cleaned and watched the ear closely. He had no problem until last January, when he developed another infection. It was aggressively treated, but left him with some nerve damage. Now he holds his head a little to the left, but other than that, he is a normal cat.

Puffin is a most loving cat, about six years old.. He loves to sit on your lap, or curl up next to you in bed. He loves to knead his paws on you, sometimes a little too much, since he is not declawed. He has a bare patch on his belly, a result of my former dog (who died of cancer) pulling out some of his fur (we weren't sure what that was about, since he and the dog were friends and always played together.) Puffin needs a home that can afford his medical care, if necessary, and that will have regular vet examinations for his ear. He likes other cats and dogs and especially people.

Klink was adopted in October 2004. He is a mini long-haired dachshund. He is crippled and still a bit wobbly when walking - but he can walk on his own. In addition to spinal problems, his jaw was broken (you can see if you look closely that his lower jaw is crooked). The veterinary technician at the hospital says that Klink is very friendly, likes cats, is a bit jealous of affection shown other dogs. Because he is crippled, he can't do much - no barking or snarling at all - he appears to try to 'nuzzle' or 'nip at' other dogs, but will lose his footing. Being in contact with other dogs shouldn't be a problem. It almost looks like he wants to play.

He was previously housebroken; if you take him out often enough, there are no accidents. The problem seems to be that he can't feel if his bladder is completely empty (or maybe any sensation in his bladder makes him feel full), so he will urinate outside, but ten minutes later may urinate when inside.

This is Ticker and he was adopted in September 2004. He was rescued from a high kill shelter in the Sacramento area. Ticker is a love-bug! He is content lying in your arms and hugging you. He was named Ticker because his head tick-tocks from a neurological disorder. He also acts like he has an inner ear issue because his balance is poor. He is one or two years old, neutered, vaccinated, FeLV negative and current on shots and rabies.

Snap was adopted in September 2004. She is a pretty orange and white, short haired, tabby cat around four or five years old. She's very affectionate and purry, and loves to be held and petted. She's litterbox trained and looking for a new home. Snap tested positive for FIV, so will need a special home. Please see for more information on FIV.

Thomas was adopted prior to October 2004. He found as an injured stray cat. He is at the vet where he is receiving treatment for an eye infection/injury. His healing is almost complete, but he may not regain all of his sight. He has been neutered (so was not always a stray) and, although timid, he would warm up well to a caring home. He is short-haired and white with black bits here and there. Thomas is very gentle and needs a quiet, caring home asap.

Nevada was adopted prior to September 2004. He was found as a stray by some caring people. We learned from a vet opthomologist that Nevada is blind. But he doesn't act like it. He is a true survivor having lived on the streets without any vision. Now he roams the shelter as if he had no disability, waiting for a new home. According to the vet opthomologist, blind cats can do quite well in a home once they know the layout. They can even navigate stairs! Nevada loves people and shows it by being quite the communicator. He has a special meow for when he wants to be petted. He's a very gentle cat. A new home, a caring family and a sunny perch are things he can truly see in his dreams.

Breed: DSH; Color: Grey and White; Birthday: 2/94; Sex: Male; Spayed/Neutered: Yes; Declawed: No

Sidney was adopted in September 2004. She had been abandoned with a large tumor on her back left paw. It was cancer and the vet had to take the whole leg. She healed nicely and gets around fine except for slippery floors. She is probably a corgi mix. The vet guesses she is between three and five old. She weighs about 21 pounds but could stand to loose a few. She is spayed, up to date on all shots and on HW preventative. She is housebroken and great with small children, cats and other dogs.

Jasmine was adopted in September 2004. She is a beautiful Maine Coon or MC mix cat adopted from a (kill) shelter two years ago. She needs a new home as her current home is no longer suitable because she is afraid of the other pets and children there. She has had past behavior problems. She would probably be wonderful in a home with one or two adults.

Snowflake was adopted in August 2004. Unfortunately Snowflake tested postive for FeLV (Feline Lukemia). Snowflake can live a happy life, in a home as an only cat or with other FeLV positive cats. The vet suggested he be retested again in a few months, because sometimes kittens can get a false positive reading, but he needs to be isolated from other cats if he is positive. Snowflake also seems to be a typical white kitten and may be deaf. He does not respond to sounds. Snowflake is eating dry food and is litterbox trained.

Willie was adopted in August 2004. He has no eyes. He may have been born this way or may have lost them due to a virus he may have had as a kitten. Now he is a big strong boy that only wants to be loved by someone. He will do best in a quiet home with one or two other cats, which he is used to. He is about 3 years of age neutered, fully vaccinated and tested negative for FELV/FIV. He is in Philadelphia PA.

Willie (a different cat from Willie above) was adopted in August 2004. Willie suffered severe trauma to his eye and unfortunately the damage was to bad to be able to save it, so it had to be removed. He has adapted wonderfully and doesn't even act like he notices that it is gone. He is now looking for a wonderful new forever home. He is very good with dogs and cats. This boy is an extremely handsome Russian Blue mix with extra toes on each foot. He has been micro chipped, has had all of his kitten shots, rabies shots, neutered and he tested negative for Feline Leukemia.

Buddy was adopted in July 2004. He is a neutered male. He has his vaccinations. He is FeLV positive and requires dental and medical therapy. He needs to be the only cat in a home or with one that is also doing well. He must be an indoor cat only. He is located in Oklahoma. Buddy is a bright and loving cat who needs a home as soon as possible.

Nelson was adopted in July 2004. He was born with no front feet. His legs have atrophied into a V shape and he used his elbows to walk. He is neutered and housebroken. He has no idea he has a handicap. The only thing he is unable to do is get on and off the bed by himself. Nelson was a stray on the street, and able to get along so well that the shelter did not put him down. He is a very very loving boy! He gets along well with cats, dogs and kids. He is current on his rabies vacine, heart worm negative and on preventive. He is crate trained, but does not need to be crated at night. He uses the doggy door and steps with ease. HE LOVES HIS COOKIES and comes running when you ask if he wants a cookie (dog biscuits) He does need a secure yard if left unattended.

Trina was adopted prior to August 2004. She is a 75 pound Rottweiler. She is a beautiful, bright, loving, intelligent girl. So, why is a dog that is so beautiful, intelligent and loving, after six weeks of shelter life, not adopted yet? Trina is deaf. She loves completely, just like other dogs. She is faithful just like other dogs. Trina learns just like other dogs, but must learn with sign language and hand signals. For most people that come to the shelter, they have no way to communicate with her, as they do not know sign language. She needs someone that will take time to learn the sign language she knows currently. She knows signs for the commands: sit, down, wait, "no" and she knows her name in American sign language.

Justice was adopted in August 2004. He is a German Shepherd mix. He was given up by his previous owners due to a new baby, and a family that feels that they no longer have the room or the time to spend with him. Justice has a condition called megaesophagus. It is a condition in which the esophageal muscles lose their strength, and it dilated to a much larger size. It requires him to only be able to eat watered down canned food, or pureed dry food with water, at an elevated height, which allows the food to go down his throat to his stomach. In normal dogs, the esophagus muscles would contract to help with the passage of food. Because of this condition he can be prone to getting aspiration pneumonia if he is not fed in this matter, because the food can slip into his lungs. Also because of the enlarged size of his esophagus, he sometimes breathes a little funny.

Claire was adopted prior to August 2004. She was found in the mountains with a bullet in her forehead. She is just the sweetest, most gentle, loving dog. It's hard to believe that someone did that to her. She had a neon orange hunting collar on when she was found, but we never located an owner. She is hearing impaired and we think it may be a result of her head injury. Claire gets along well with other dogs and with supervision at first would probably be okay with cats as well. She loves people and is especially gentle with children. She has a very soft voice and doesn't bark very often. She is a Walker Hound. She is not a hunting dog anymore and won't be adopted for that purpose.

Shabazza was adoipted around February 2004. She is a sprayed Rottweiler with special medical needs. Shabazza has truly had a life of hard knocks. First she was hit by a snow plow, resulting in the amputation of her front leg. In a previous home, she was shot by a police officer and still has the bullet in her skull to prove it. But the final blow came when she was returned to the shelter after five years in her adoptive home because she didn't get along with the animals of the neighbor. All she wants is a quiet, warm and loving place to spend her golden years with her special person.

Chance was adopted in July 2004. He is a little puppy from New Jersey. This little man has a very sad story to tell. He was dumped on a shelter worker's front lawn in the middle of the night. She didn't see him until she was leaving for work the next day. She rushed him over to the vet's office and there he fought for his little life and succeeded. The person who dumped this little guy was found guilty of animal abuse but was given only a fine and a slap on the hand. When the vet checked little Chance, he had a severe case of Whipworm and maggots. Because of the severity, he has been left with a bowel disorder.

Giorgio was adopted in June 2004. He is a neutered male shep mix. He was rescued from a lot in Brooklyn, NY along with the rest of his litter of nine puppies. At six weeks his rear left leg became tangled in wire. By the time he was found or released himself, it was severly infected and not treatable. His leg was surgically amputated . He recovered beautifully. He has no trouble getting around and is very fast, also somewhat spoiled. Giorgi is smart and sociable. He is a little tough guy, but gets along with all.

Lilly was adopted in June 2004. She is the only surviving member of her litter. Mom became aggressive after birth and killed the siblings. Lilly was rescued at two days of age. At that time, we discovered that she had suffered at spinal injury and did not have use of her rear legs. Up until about a week ago, she was making great progress and could actually stand up and as long as she was going fast, her momentum would keep her up. Sometime last week while playing in the grass, she aggravated something and has lost some of the mobility in her rear left leg. She does seem to have some control over her bladder and defecating, but she does have frequent accidents. Bless her little heart though, she tries to clean up her mess before anyone can find it. She gets embarrassed easily. Her disability does not hinder her at all. She loves to play with our dog. She's also become very fond of chasing our cats, much to their chagrin. She loves people and the attention she gets from them.

Julius was adopted prior to June 2004. He has been blind since birth and has an abnormally large right eye due to glaucoma. Despite his blindness, Julius gets around well and loves to play with toys (that make noise of course!) and he loves to sit in open windows (something about the smells and sounds!). Julius does not get along with other cats and needs to be in a home where he is the only cat. (Dogs are OK.) Other cats make him nervous and anxious! Julius has been neutered and has been up-to-date on all of his shots. Julius is a loving cat who craves attention (especially to relieve his anxieties!). Julius uses a scratching post and is fully litter trained.

Sammy was adopted prior to June 2004. He is a special-needs little guy who is looking for a home. He has little use of his hind legs due to a back injury. But, this doesn’t stop him! He is a little speed demon as he scoots across the floor to play ball. Ball is his second favorite thing, next to cuddling. He has recently received his “wheels”, which will help him be more mobile for outdoor activities.

Sammy weighs about 13 pounds. He loves other dogs, and cats too. He’s also good with children, but we would like him placed in an adult home, or one with older kids, to minimize any dangers to him.

Kera was adopted prior to June 2004. She is a gorgeous, yellow Rhodesian Ridgeback mix (no ridge!). She has all her shots and is spayed. She adores people but dislikes other dogs or cats. She has arthritis in her hind legs, which is probably the result of a car accident while out on the street, but walks very well. She loves to be hugged, go hiking, go to the beach and chase the waves, and to lay quietly with her person nearby. She is fully house-trained, does not bark excessively and is always overjoyed when her person comes home.

Snowball was adopted prior to June 2004. She is good with kids. She likes to bark, which is apparently normal for a deaf dog. She seems to hear high pitch sounds, so she is not totally deaf.

Eclipse was adopted prior to June 2004. He is a black neutered male cat, who doesn't use his litterbox if he doesn't feel he is getting enough attention. Clip was originally surrendered for not using his litterbox when his owners brought home the new baby. He was fantastic in his foster home and did very well in his new adoptive home for the first four months. His new owner then got a divorce and took a second night time job, and was gone from home for long hours. Clip again stopped urinating in his litterbox. We believe the best home for him would be a senior citizen who is home a lot and where he would be the only pet, where all attention could be focused on him. Clip is also FIV and FelV negative, current on vaccinations and declawed on the front. He has also been tested for medical reasons. He is a very loving young man, and people adore him until they hear about his issues.

Willow was adopted prior to June 2004. She was born In June of 2002. As Willow grew, it became apparent that she did not have complete control of her hind legs. While she can walk, she sort of drags her feet. When she runs, both legs move in tandem and she hops like a bunny. As Willow started to eat solid food, she would get feces stuck on her tail. We didn't know if she was incontinent or if it was because she couldn't fully move her tail. We brought her to our vet for another exam. At this time it was decided her tail should be amputated, as she couldn't move it out of the way when she pottied. We spayed her at the same time. Unfortunately, once the tail was gone, we confirmed our suspicions, Willow is incontinent. Willow is the most adorable young lady, she is current on all her vaccinations and is negative for FIV and FelV.

Charles was adopted in May 2004. He is not totally blind because it appears he can see shadows. He bumps in to things occasionally, but it never gets him down. Charles has so many good qualities that we don't focus on his sight. His left ear has a quaint little droop to it that adds to his uniqueness. His attitude is so great.

This kitten is called ZuZu by the people who adoted her prior to June 2004. She has feline leukemia. She is a DSH Tiger and an absolute love bug!

Clarence was adopted prior to June 2004. He is a 47 pound Golden Retriever. He is blind and looking for a special home that will accept his disability and give him a chance. To see how easy it can be to live with a blind dog, please visit Eye Vet for additional information.

Marlowe was adopted prior to June 2004. He is a blind, 45 pound border collie. He was found abandoned and running in traffic. He was adopted by a wonderful couple over a year ago. Sadly, the family's circumstances have changed and a new special family is needed to adopt this special boy. Marlowe is healthy, neutered, vaccinated and heartworm negative. He's a beautiful and brilliant dog. Marlowe is loving, well-behaved, housebroken and has been living with a cat. He's fine with other dogs. Marlowe's blindness is due to retinal atrophy and he's well-adjusted to his blindness. In fact, Marlowe's favorite activity is playing soccer.

Claus was adopted prior to June 2004. A handsome adult male, Clause has long hair that requires regular grooming. He is a very affectionate cat! He is excellent with other animals and people of all ages (including very small children). At our recent Winter Wonderland Festival, Claus was in the parade, right alongside all of the dogs! We were approached by the head of our local chapter of the Delta Society and were told that Claus would make a wonderful therapy cat. If you have been looking for an animal to do therapy work with, this the perfect cat! Claus has been having a very hard time getting adopted because of his less then perfect appearance. See, when Claus first arrived at our local shelter he had a horrible ear infection that was threatening his life! His sweet nature won the hearts of the shelter employees and they went above and beyond to save him. Claus's ear is now flat against his head and has a somewhat shriveled appearance. The ear does not bother him, but it does look a little strange. Claus also has a slight overbite and is missing a tooth, so when he is excited he will drool a little.

Gustavo was adopted prior to June 2004. He is a nugatory tabby rescued from a feral litter, and the only survivor. He's a tough boy! When he tested positive for leukemia, the original vet wanted to put him down so I took him to a homeopath. The treatment is ongoing, but he now shows no signs of leukemia. He loves dogs, is talkative, hungry, extremely playful, and a bit wild, as all kittens are.

Foo was adopted prior to June 2004. He is a Border Collie/American Eskimo cross who was rescued from a puppy mill where he was to be put down. He is in New Jersey. Both of Foos hind legs are bent into an S shape making him appear to be in the act of sitting down. He runs, plays chase with the other dogs, goes up and down stairs, climbs my cat tree so he can look out the window, and sits on the other dogs when he wants to rest his back. (This lifts his hind quarters so his back is straight). He even does his version of lifting his leg. He is border collie smart, but not nearly as active or as great an escape artist. He loves to chew right now since he is still a puppy, but will learn quickly because his feelings get hurt if you tell him he did anything wrong. He is very friendly, loves to give kisses, and is dog and cat friendly. He has played with 2 pound malteses and 60 pound labs. He is mostly housebroken but can really only hold it for 4-5 hours (possibly a small bladder). He is up to date on shots and neutered. He is black and white with the Border Collie fur and is about 15-20 pounds.

Circles was adopted prior to June 2004. He had been hit by a car which causes him to have an obsession with running or walking in circles. He can walk straight when on a leash. The vet told us that since he goes in circles he had some head trauma from being hit by the car. He said he may or may not end up having seizures later in his life from the trauma. He will need a home who will be willing to take care of a dog that might require special care and medication later in life. Other than the fact that he moves in circles the vet said he seemed very alert and normal. He is very loving and gets along with other dogs. Circles is located in Alabama and can be driven to neighboring states to be placed in a good home.

Basil was adopted prior to May 2004. He has tufty cheeks and twinkling eyes..He's charming! Basil was rescued from a high kill shelter. He is three years old, greyest white N. DSH. Mostly a mellow lap warmer. Because he is so handsome, loving and affectionate, we call him Handsome Lover Boy. He likes to give kisses, loves to be held and cradled like a baby, head butts when he wants attention, and loves to play with all his toys. He is FIV+ checked by a vet, an otherwise healthy cat. (FIV+ not trass to humans).

Haddie was adopted prior to June 2004. She is a Red Merle Catahoula Mix who was born Bilaterally Deaf, or deaf in both ears. She was dumped off at our No-Kill Animal Shelter (in Port St. Lucie, FL) as a young pup most likely due to her disability. Although she is deaf she does know some obedient with hand signals. Haddie is a very affectionate puppy who loves to play. She also suffers from separation anxiety and cannot be left alone for long periods. Haddie is a very intelligent puppy who is willing to learn, she just needs the right owner, who can spend time working with her to improve and add on to her skills. She is good with older children and other dogs if they put up Wilbur her. She plays rough, so an introduction with another dog is a must. Other than that she is the happiest deaf dog I know and lives her life to the fullest. She also loves playing in water and going for long walks.

Dallie was adopted prior to June 2004. He is a Shih-Tzu whose owner had to move to an army base and cannot take Dallie along. Since he likes to sit on everyone's lap and he does well with other animals and young children he would be a great family dog. Please do not let Dallie's age be a factor in deciding to adopt him. At times he can be as playful as a pup and at others he can just be relaxed, either way he is a great little dog with aloud of heart to give and deserves a chance to be with a family again. Although he is good with young children now that he has become blind due to old age and cataracts we would like him to find a quiet, less-active home where he can live out his golden years.

Patrick was adopted prior to June 2004. He is an Australian shepherd mix, roughly eight months old, twenty-two inches or so tall at the shoulders, and forty-five or so pounds... with a bit more growing to do. He was rescued from the City of Oakland Animal Shelter by the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society. He is neutered, vaccinated, and in good health.

Patrick was born completely deaf. UC Davis specialists certified that his vision is good, but there is a possibility he will lose the peripheral vision in his right eye. This will require annual monitoring. The pink spots on his snout - which provide excellent targets for kisses - will require sun screen on long outings.

Patrick is house and crate trained. He has been a superstar in basic obedience classes. With varying degrees of proficiency, he responds to hand cues for: hello, settle, sit, down, stand, watch, come, stay, don't touch, take it, drop, tug, off, let's wrestle, ouch, time out, and urinate/defecate. Hand cues for heel, wait, go to, and a few parlor tricks are next.

Brandy was adopted in May 2004. He is a 20 pound, 12 year old unaltered (medical reasons) male. He is so friendly and sweet. He is good with other pets. He has Cushings Disease, which is an autoimmune disorder. He is on medicine for it and is doing great.

Fletcher was adopted in May 2004. He is extra affectionate and super sweet. He is a big cat in size. He is very gentle and calm. A mellow mushy love! Fletcher tested positive for FIV which means he must live with other FIV cats or with dogs. Fletcher is healthy, eats well and does not appear ill in anyway. He is good with children and dogs too. He likes to sleep in bed with you and has a wonderful purr. Fletcher is neutered and current on rabies and distemper shots. Fletcher is in New Jersey.

Skippy was adopted in April 2004. Skippy is missing the lower portion of one back leg, our vet believes his leg was cut in trap. The injury has healed just fine and Skippy gets around like any other kitten. He loves to play and runs quite well. He really has no trouble at all getting around. Skippy's start in life was obviously rather difficult, we're looking for a wonderful new life for this sweet kitten. Skippy is in New Jersey.

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Sally was adopted in April 2004. She is a female Rottweiler of very small size. She came to us from a local shelter with a history of having been hit by a car 2 months ago. The result of the accident is that one front leg is no longer growing. Consequently she will always have an uneven gait. Our vets assure us she is not in pain. Sally is incredibly affectionate and loving. She adores kids although she needs some manners in playing with them. Although she is young and could probably be trained to play nicely with other animals, we prefer to place her in a home without cats.

Sinbad was adopted in March 2004. He was very ill when he was five weeks old. He had a horrible infection in his rectum which resulted in multiple fistulas that bypassed the rectum. Eventually he was surgically reconnected. Sadly he is incontinent of stool and more surgery would not help. He weighs only about five pounds. He's very very friendly and races through my multi-level house like he has important business to take care of. He loves other cats and helps me socialize and tame the feral and shy cats. His favorite thing to do is to play with the baby kitties.

This collie was adopted in early 2004. She is a bearded collie mix, long sandy-colored hair, around 40 pounds. She is missing her right front leg. This dog is very sweet and is need of someone who can keep her inside. It appears by the way she acts that she was once an indoor dog, and with her physical condition, that makes sense. She has been spayed, and the amputation does not appear to be recent. She appears healthy, and gets around quite well considering her disability.

Casasiy was adopted in March 2004. Cassidy is a German Shepherd puupy and is three or four months old. He was born with a deformed foot and thus is basically a three-legged dog. He does not know that he is different from the other pups though. Cassidy has a gorgeous face and expressions! He also has a great personality! This is a wonderful fella.

This beautiful male Pekingese puppy was adopted in early 2004. He was born on August 19, 2003. At birth he looked fine. When it came time for him to start walking only his front legs could hold his body up. His back legs are too weak. He resembles a seal when he walks. His personality is as beautiful as he is. I would love to place him with a caring, loving family.

Noah ws adoted in March 2004. He is a Manx born with spina bifida. He had what appeared to be a puncture wound at the base of where his tail should have been. He was found abandoned with a sibling in a box in deplorable conditions, filthy, incontinent. He has been in a foster home for a couple of months. He is now almost 6 months old and is doing very well. He is in very good health and is very active. He desperately needs a playmate. The pictures show him wearing a diaper but he is getting now to the point that he really doesn't like it. He is over the initial diarrhea that he had when he came to us and it would be wonderful if he would not have to wear a diaper any more. Noah has been fixed, tested for FELV/FIV which was negative and is current on his shots. He is very loving and affectionate. He is located in Ontario, California (40 miles south of Los Angeles).

Big Bear was adopted in February 2004. He was found as a stray with an old injury to his right front leg that required amputation. He gets along super and can run like the wind. He is a Black Lab about six or seven years old and very healthy. He is a very responsive dog and loves attention. He likes to ride in the car and gets in readily. He loves water and enjoys his kiddie pool. He is crate trained and doesn't complain when left alone. He is very polite and sensitive. He gets along well with other dogs, both males and females. He does not like cats though.

Diesel was adopted in February 2004. He is a sweet, quiet male that will steal your heart when you meet him. He loves nothing more than to cuddle and to be by your side. Diesel is good with dogs, children and with cats. Diesel had a broken tail that had to be amputated. When they did the surgery they found that the nerve had been severed, so he doesn't have control of his bowels. It really isn't any trouble though as long as he is in the yard. Other than missing his tail he is a very healthy young man. He is one of the sweetest boys around. Because of his problem he is looking for a home where he can stay outside. Right now he is doing well in his dog run at his foster parents house, never barks or makes a fuss.

Mikey was adopted in February 2004. He was about 11 months old. He is male, red nosed, neutered, up to date with shots, heartworm negative pit bull terrier mix. He loves people and other dogs. He seems disinterested in cats other than to play with them. He is full of energy, loves to play and rolls over at times. He is still getting used to the loss of his limb. You see, Mikey was brought to the shelter as a stray. He had an untreated fracture in his front left leg that could not be corrected. His leg had to be amputated. He is in foster care now. Mikey runs fast and can sit now for a treat. He had crystals in his urine but is being treated for that. He is in the process of being housetrained.

Henry was adopted in February 2004. He was rescued from the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona in February 2003 where he lived on the streets, hopping along on three legs. He had an old leg injury that healed incorrectly causing him pain. His rear leg had to be amputated. He is getting along perfectly well and is completely healed. We think Henry might be a Doberman mix, although smaller than a Dobie. He weighs about 45 pounds. He is about one and a half years old. He is a very affectionate boy, who gets along well with other dogs as well as cats and farm animals. He just loves children and is very gentle with them. He is housetrained and loves a nice soft bed. He is neutered, fully vaccinated, heartworm negative and microchipped. Henry is so appreciative of kind treatment and a good meal. He would be a loyal companion for life. Henry is in California.

Scooter was adopted in January 2004. Approximately 12 weeks old as of 11/11/03. Tested negative for everything, but when rescued he was so starved and flea anemic, that he could not stand up. He now stretches, plays, uses the litter box, and scoots around; a little shaky, but getting better every day. He loves to have his tummy rubbed and purrs when cuddled. His hind legs don't work like others but he manages and he follows the big cats around.

Christy was adopted in January 2004. Christy is a beautiful domestic short hair cat. with two different colored eyes: one is summer sky blue while the other is spring grass green! She is a sweet, lap cat. She appears to be completely deaf. But no matter, she would be a great addition to any family! She does well with other cats as well as with dogs but startles easilly. Christy is spayed, front foot declawed, micro chipped, tested negative for Feline Luekemia and is current on all of her shots.

Valentine has been adopted. She is a little three-legged black and white short haired cat born about December 2002. She was found by the side of the road by a disabled woman who took her home and tried to find someone to help. By some miracle Valentine survived having her left hind foot nearly severed, possibly by a fan belt, and her right front leg fractured. The injuries had mostly healed by the time she came to us, requiring some surgery to remove the dead hind foot and clean up the remaining leg. Her missing hind leg and her healed front leg give her a strange appearance, but don't let that make you look away!

Greta was adopted in Jamuary 2004. Greta is a four year-old lab mix. She is incredibly gentle and lives to have her belly rubbed. Greta weighs about 60 pounds, is spayed, heartworm negative, housetrained, and current on all of her shots. Greta is a special needs dog because she has a medical condition called muscle atrophy, which has caused some of the muscle on the top of her head to deteriorate. She takes a pill every other day that keeps it from getting any worse. She is very good about taking her pill. Greta is wonderful with children and does well with other small animals, but would do best in a home where she was the only spoiled dog. Greta was rescued from an abusive situation and has been waiting for a family to call her own for over a year now.

Luke was adopted in January 2004. This boy is full of kisses and puppy love bites! Luke and his siblings came from a private home situation from Yakima. The mom is a border collie and the father was a small Greater Swiss Mountain Dog mix. They were born July 20th. Little Lukey is our special boy. We have taken him to the vet for an analysis and x-rays and he has inflammation in his front leg growth plates. He is taking natural supplements msm, Fresh Factors, Glucosamine and we are feeding him regular food to slow his rapid growth. Luke was the runt of his litter but what he lacks in size, his go-getter disposition makes up for. He has a sweet and gentle spirit. He is a quiet guy, (we call him the silent dog) but has his spunky moments too. He really likes to take his stuffed animals (Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Teddy - those are his favorites) that are just about as big as he is and tear it up in the playroom. He also likes his squeaky toys and his new favorite is a wiggly giggly! He is a 'thinker' and likes to sit back and analyze the whole situation. He is an exceptional baby boy! This is Luke's favorit place! right in the middle of the toy box! What a comical kiddo! The following is a statement from our veterinarian. "Luke, an eight week old, mixed breed puppy, has been examined on 9/12/03 and 9/19/03. With his left leg being affected more severely, he is exhibiting a weakening of the flexor tendons evidenced by walking more flat-footed with toes splayed. His x-ray on 9/12 showed flaring at the growth plates of the radii but no other obvious bone abnormalities were seen. His long-term prognosis for normal bone and joint growth is unknown at this time. His problems may correct to some degree as he grows but it is very possible he will experience long term disability."

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