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Gonzo was adopted in July 2007. He is an owner turn in to the Christian County Animal Shelter in Hopkinsville, KY. He weighs 42 pounds. He is housebroken and has only been an indoor dog. Gonzo is neutered and up to date on his shots. He is good with other dogs and cats and older children. Gonzo is deaf and can only hear very loud noises or whistles. He only has one eardrum. He is afraid of smaller children as he cannot hear when they approach him. Gonzo has a lovely black and tan coat with a little white under his chin.

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

Kaloosh was adopted in July 2007. He is a unique name for a very unique cat. He is big, but not overweight, guy with a fluffy, black and white coat who came to a NH shelter as a stray. The staff dotes on him, and can't say enough wonderful things about him. Everything from his outgoing, friendly nature to his desire to just want to be near people makes him a favorite! He loves to brushed and fussed over. Currently he has a kitty companion (it's actually a stuffie, but shhhh, don't tell Kaloosh) that he snuggles with and grooms. "Orange Kitty" will need to be "adopted" with Kaloosh. He is also extremely laid back and quite the chatterbox! Kaloosh has many and varying vocalizations that always keep people wondering what he has to say. Kaloosh is clearly a special cat, but he does have some special needs. Kaloosh is FIV+, though he is not currently symptomatic. Because of his medical condition, Kaloosh is looking for a family who can support his medical requirements. Since FIV can spread to other felines, it is very important that Kaloosh's new family ensures that he stays indoors. He could live with other FIV+ cats (females are best), but he is too frightened to share a home with canine companions. He is also great with adolescent and older children as long as they are appropriate with him. If you are looking for a very special cat, please ask about Kaloosh! His adoption fee has been reduced, but it still includes his vaccinations, deworming, and neuter surgery, which have already been done.

Udon was adopted in July 2007. He is a retired greyhound. After breakfast and his morning exercise he likes to sleep all day. He still prefers to sleep and lounge in his crate but is learning that he can lie down outside of it now. He goes for two walks a day with his foster mom and foster siblings (a female greyhound and male Chow). They are helping her show him the ropes of retirement. While loud noises and sudden movements (especially those little kids on their bikes) intimidate him a bit, he does not have any problems during thunderstorms. He walks really well on a leash as long as he is not startled (and then it only takes him a few seconds to regain his composure). He is also an old pro now when it comes to going up and down the stairs and getting into and out of a car. He has no desire or interest either in chasing any of the furry little animals that inhabit the back yard; he is content to just stand by the back door and let them have their space. To be honest he does not even pay any attention to them when they are running across the yard trying to hide from his foster sister (who for some reason still feels the need to run after them). He just stands and watches her. He also leaves the pet bird alone. Udon is "strong silent type" or as his foster mom says a gentle giant. His plan is to play the shy dog to win over your love and affection. He is large with a beautiful soft coat. He enjoys being groomed and is getting use to having his nails done. Udon has lost the vision in his left eye.

Penny was adopted in July 2007. She is a young, adult, female who did not have the greatest start in life. She was rescued from a chicken farm in Lancaster, PA. She had been living there in one of the offices, nursing what was apparently her fourth or fifth litter of kittens. When she was rescued it was discovered that she is missing part of one of her rear legs. Being that she lived on a farm, our best guess is that she had some sort of farming accident that amputated a section of her leg. She gets along perfectly on her three legs and doesn't even know she is different from anyone else. Penny is also FIV positive. She is a sweet cat who just really needs and deserves a chance for a real life as someone's pet. Penny needs a home where she will be loved and respected and never allowed to suffer again.

Kiki was adopted in July 2007. She has not been so lucky in her life. The companion she previously had unfortunately partnered with someone who abused Kiki. The person attempted to declaw her themselves and did so much damage to her feet that one of them had to be partially amputated. Luckily, Kiki was found and brought to the vet where her physical injuries have been attended to: her paw, the abrasions all over her face and a canine tooth that was fractured and had to be extracted. She will have a limp, but her physical hurts have healed nicely. With enough love, patience and caring, her emotional pains will also heal. She is already learning to trust. At first she was very frightened and would hiss to protect herself. Now she lets everyone hold and pet her, even strangers! She is a very special kitty who deserves a safe and loving home. Kiki is about one year old, spayed and current on vaccinations.

Sidney was adopted in June 2007. He is a Shih Tzu that was turned into rescue when his owner moved out of the country. She did not want to put him in the 90 day quarantine. Sidney became blind when he was just a few weeks old, from a severe blow to the head. It is believed that he was dropped by the breeder's grandchild. He is very loving and playful. He loves belly rubs, ice cubes and stuffed toys - he carries them everywhere, belly rubs, ice – and he loves bath time! He would do well with older children (greater than 14), cats, and a dog that is not interested in playing with him. He thinks everyone wants to steal his toy. He is located in Montgomery, IL.

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.

Cherish was adopted in June 2007. She is a Miniature Australian Shepherd. She was part of a carefully planned litter between a tri and a merle, and was born mismarked. She is also deaf. She has been puppy temperament tested (as well possible with her disability) and has a beautiful structure. Cherish is a little lion. She is brave and fearless and will not let her siblings bully her. She loves people and learns quickly. She also has the most beautiful blue eyes.

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

Shemaya was adopted in June 2007. She was born 3-12-07 and is a purebred Akita puppy. She is from a well planned and much awaited litter, her pedigree is stellar, and there were hopes she would be a show dog in the ring. But since she was born with congenital deafness she will be a show dog of the heart instead. She is a unique gal in several ways from her beautiful white coat to her amazing eyes, one crystal blue one brown and her super personality. She is all Akita! If it was not noted she was deaf, the average person would not even know. She is being raised as one of the gang with her littermates with lots of love. She is a special dog that will indeed enrich the lives of some special people.

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

Piper was adopted in June 2007. She is a beautiful, petite, young, Golden Retriever. She loves to play with other dogs and enjoys people's attention. She enjoys playing with squeaky toys and tennis balls and it is fun to watch her toss a tennis ball and then pounce on it, pick it up and toss it again. Piper was surrendered to a rescue group as a stray. A CT scan shows that she has brain damage and is missing the right hemisphere of her brain. This causes the left half of her head to not work properly and she circles to help herself with the sensory deprivation. She does not see or hear on the left side of her head. She can see and hear on the right side of her head, but because of the brain damage, she has trouble locating where sounds are coming from. She walks very nicely on a leash and with a gentle leader. She can go on two or three mile walks and walk straight. She does fine in a kennel for a few hours. Because of the brain damage, Piper also suffers from Diabetes Insipidus which causes excessive thirst and urination. There is medication to help her with this problem, but it is rather expensive. Piper would do best in a home with a fenced in yard or someone that would take her out on leash. She may not do well with an invisible fence since it may be difficult for her to understand where the boundaries are located. She would be fine with any dogs, cats, and older children. Piper is at her best when she gets exercise and doesn't have to be in a kennel all day.

Rugby was adopted in June 2007. He is the sweetest kitty. He was living under an abandoned house, which has now been torn down, causing him to become a wanderer. He is good with kids, and likes other cats too. He is neutered, and has had his rabies and FVRCCP (distemper) shots. His only flaw is that he tested positive for FIV. He has been checked out by the vet and found to be otherwise healthy and in good shape. He is pretty much just a normal cat. Although he has been living outdoors, he's comfortable being indoors also, and is litter box trained. He is very affectionate and just wants a little love and companionship.

Walter was adopted in June 2007. His loud purr and funny smile (He is missing a few teeth!) will melt your heart! This cuddly and sweet boy loves being with humans and is perfectly content sitting by your feet or in your lap all day long. Some of his favorite past times are napping on furniture, watching birds out the window, chasing string toys, and being brushed. This sweet kitty has had a very hard life and is looking for a safe and loving furr-ever home. He is a special needs kitty looking for a person with a big and loving heart. This past spring Walter suffered an injury to his back, legs, and digestive tract that left him completely immobile. Despite his major injuries, Walter was a fighter and worked very hard to make a remarkable recovery. Although he has improved significantly, Walter is still a special needs kitty who will require certain maintenance for the rest of his life:

• Stair restrictions - because his legs are not strong enough to support climbing, it is important that he live in a one-level home or a home where he can be restricted from going up and down stairs (maybe with baby gates).
• Climbing Assistance - Walter loves being on furniture and in windows. Because he is physically unable to jump and land like he was able in the past, it is important that he have support getting onto and off of his favorite spots (you could put pillows by all of his favorite spots so he can climb up and down without any danger).
• Oral medication twice a day - The medication is for his digestive tract and prevents blockages. Provided he takes his medication consistently there is no problem, but if the medication were stopped he would more than likely be unable to go to the bathroom on his own. The medication is about $15 a month and he is very good at taking it.

Blue was adopted in June 2007. She is a spayed Lab/Australian shepherd and perhaps Border Collie mix who is as sweet and gentle as she can be. She is in very good health except for her epilepsy, which is under complete control with medication. This gentle, loving girl wants nothing more than someone who can give her plenty of loving attention, regular walks in the neighborhood, a little daily playtime, a soft and quiet place to rest and the medical care she needs. Blue gets along very well with people, other dogs and cats. She rides nicely in the car, is completely housetrained, spayed and current on all her shots. She is heartworm negative, is on preventive and recently had a complete blood panel; everything is normal. Since arriving at her current foster home a couple months ago, Blue has begun to let her hair down and loves to cavort and goof off. About five years old, Blue has many years to give a deserving human friend a lot of love and pleasurable company. There isn't a more congenial, easy-going, loving dog in all the world! Everyone who sees her remarks about how nice and beautiful she is.

Mina was adopted in June 2007. She is a two-year-old female who was rescued by AWARE from the streets of Antigua. Her front leg was cut off by a machete. Although afraid and confused, Mina was an angel throughout the rescue as well as throughout her veterinary attention. Despite all she’s been through, Mina maintains an exceptionally gentle and sweet disposition, gets along with everyone she meets, and still maintains her trust in humans! Her front leg has been amputated and she has now learned to maneuver on three legs.

Buddy was adopted in June 2007. He is a two-year-old, male Maine Coon. He was rescued from Bay Parkway in Long Island where somebody had dumped him. Unfortunately, he tested positive for FIV, but can still live a long, healthy life. He is currently at All Creatures vet clinic in Long Beach, New York where he has been treated for ticks and fleas. He has also been vaccinated and neutered. Everyone loves him because he is a big affectionate boy! For FIV information please visit:
FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors
FIV Fact Sheet
The Truth about Cats and FIV.

Dodge was adopted in June 2007. He was a stray running on his own for some time. He showed up in someone's backyard and took refuge in an abandoned dog house during the year's last snow and cold weather. One day it was noticed that Dodge was limping and not using a front leg. The owners of the home tried to catch him with no luck. Two to three weeks later a good samaritan was able to catch Dodge and take him to a local veterinarian. There it was discovered that his leg was broken, probably from being hit by a car. Off to a local veterinary surgical hospital he went. The surgeons determined that the injury was so old that the only fix was to amputate. Dodge has been in foster care ever since where he hasn't "missed a step." Dodge does not know he is missing a leg and runs and plays like any other dog. Dodge will need a patient home where he can take his time to get comfortable. His new family will see what an affectionate and totally devoted boy he is. Dodge is about four years old, housebroken, heartworm tested negative, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and neutered.

Max was adopted in June 2007. He is a purebred Australian Shepherd who was born with congenital neural deafness. He is not the result of a merle to merle breeding, just happened to be born deaf. Max is very smart, outgoing, and friendly. In fact, he was smart enough to compensate adequately so that his breeder did not realize he was deaf until he was placed in a home without his littermates to model. Also, he passed a temperament test at seven weeks, and the deafness was not detected then either. Max has learned to sit for a treat and will be working on other basic skills (leash training, crate training) in the following weeks.

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

Jessie was adopted in May 2007. She is a purebred, female Australian shepherd. Jessie was born blind, a condition that can sometimes result from a merle to merle breeding. Her lack of vision does not slow Jessie down! She is a typically active aussie puppy. She is very friendly and outgoing, greeting people with a happy wiggle butt and sweet kisses. She is confident and curious in new situations, eagerly exploring her environment and finding her way around readily. She likes to play with toys and wrestles with her litter mate. She does very well with the six other aussies in her foster home and would very much like to have a doggy companion in her forever home. Jessie had an infection in her hind leg due to a spider bite and is still limping somewhat from it. This, combined with her blindness, has made her tentative in going down stairs, although she goes up them well enough. Jessie is crate trained and doing well with her housebreaking. Due to her blindness, a home without children under age seven and a traditionally fenced yard is needed.

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.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

Pumpkin was adopted in May 2007. He is a charming, sweet boy who has already seen more hardship in three short years than most people see in a life time. He was found around the age of one on the side of the road, barely hanging onto life. He had a shotgun wound. The Good Samaritan who found him, took him to the vet and saw him get better but gave him up later on. Pumpkin has been through a series of owners. He has a developmental problem which causes him to walk in a lop-sided way, but he can still get around quite easily. Pumpkin also has a heart condition and an abscess in his stomach. Pumpkin can not use a litter box and needs to be cleaned up after. He also takes a series of medications daily. Pumpkin is incredibly friendly and he instantly warms up to everyone he meets.

Jhon Jhon was adopted in May 2007. He is a beagle/corgi mix. He has lost the use of his back legs and will have to use a canine cart to get around. He is a happy, friendly and energetic dog otherwise and is looking for a home with someone willing to assume the time and expense of caring for his special needs.

Puck was adopted in May 2007. He is a semi-rough coated, tri-color, male border collie. He is extremely people friendly and also enjoys other dogs. Puck is blind, but gets around very well. He is very responsive to his name and comes immediately when called. He will follow the sound of a voice to navigate around the house. He also orients himself by listening for other dogs and where they are. He needs to be placed in a home with another dog. Puck enjoys his crate, he will seek it out when he wants a nap and go in on his own. He is loose in the house otherwise and is housebroken. He thrives on attention and snuggling and feels that all bones should be buried under his bedding. He really likes to have the back of his neck rubbed. Puck has figured out how to play with the other dogs in his foster home, and he is also content to just hang out with them, he likes companionship. Puck's adoption fee is $200 which includes neuter, rabies, heartworm test (He tested negative.) and DHPP. He is also current on heartworm preventative and flea and tick preventative.

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.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

Peg was adopted in May 2007. She is a short and sweet name for a short and sweet girl. She is missing her right, front foreleg. But that does not keep her down one bit. She can manage quite well with three legs. Well, she's not really short. But she's short a family! Our Peg is sweet and beautiful too. She has such coal-black and snowy white markings. She is very soft, and she loves to be petted. Her glowing golden eyes and the little black marking on her nose really make her stand out in the crowd. Do consider this dear girl; she is an adult, so she'll stay much the same size. She is litter trained.

Chrystal was adopted in April 2007. She was picked up as a stray in Humboldt County, California. Her owners never came to look for her at animal control. She is deaf and is fearful of other dogs, so she was not offered for adoption through the county shelter. She was transferred to BONES Pet Rescue, where she has been living ever since. Chrystal is the most loving girl, giving kisses and wanting to be a big lap dog. She is happiest when close to you and getting to lick your face. When introduced to other dogs she acts like she would like to be friends wagging her tail and acting friendly, but then she seems to get afraid and reacts negatively by barking and sometimes lunging at the other dog. Since Chrystal is an older girl and deaf, the ideal situation for her would be someone that is home often, has a relatively calm lifestyle, and has a securely fenced yard and no other animals. Chrystal is sensitive, alert and healthy, and would be such a wonderful companion for the right person.

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

Lance was adopted in April 2007. Lance is a blind box turtle. He was found starving to death in Rock Creek Park (where there is a small, wild, box turtle population), but no one knows how he lost his sight - a car hit is the most likely reason. He has to be hand fed daily or every other day. He is very active, soaks in his water pan on his own, thermoregulates on his own, and digs in the mulch searching for food like any other box turtle - he just can't see. Despite his disability, he will need a relatively large enclosure, and could even have a backyard enclosure for the summer (he would have to come indoors for the winter) if it was screened in to keep out predators such as raccoons and rats. Lance is very personable - he's learned his morning schedule and bangs in his enclosure if he does not get his breakfast fast enough, and he scratches at the front of his enclosure when he hears people moving; he knows where the food comes from! Like all box turtles, he likes insects and earthworms, fruits, and vegetables. He really will not be much more trouble than a regular box turtle.

Choco and Latte were adopted in April 2007. One is blind and relies on her sister. They are four years old, spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm prevention and flea control. They are very social, friendly, love water and are beautiful labs. Choco is the blind one and Latte is her sister.

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.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

Jake was adopted in April 2007. He is a Senior Cocker Spaniel who was taken into the Humane Society of Calloway County, KY from the animal shelter. His family had to surrender him because he needed more vet care than they could provide. Jake had an injured eye that needed removing and a skin infection. They had kept him up to date with vet care and grooming for many years. Jake was born on November 9, 1998, so he is in his senior years now, almost nine years old. The Humane Society provided the vet care that Jake desperately needed. His eye could not be saved and had to be removed. His skin condition cleared up with antibiotics. Even with one eye, he does very well. Jake was very matted as well, and he has been groomed.

He does get along with other dogs, but would love to be the only dog in a family. He does well with cats. He is housetrained, but does need to be let out every five hours due to his age. He will go outside without a leash and stay right with you. He got to go riding on a boat and got in the water and just loved it!

Jake is just a wonderful dog that loves all the attention you can give him. Jake has a slight heart murmur which does require medication, but this is not expensive. Jake deserves to live out his life with someone that does not care that he only has one eye, and can see beyond a little imperfection. He is one sweet fellow.

Rocky was adopted in April 2007. He is a purebred beagle. He has a deformity in his front right wrist. It is getting more bowed. Surgery has cost about $1,000 so far and the vet says he will need one or two surgeries on that leg when he is full grown. His owners need to rehome Rocky while he is young so he can bond well with another family and get the care he needs. He can walk and run well but sometimes he does fall. When he walks it looks like his little wrist pops in and out of joint. The bowing in his leg is getting worse because he has to hold his leg out funny to walk.

Danny Boy was adopted in April 2007. He weighs only four and a half pounds and is probably fully grown. He is generally in good health, with good teeth, a thick coat and clear eyes. He has been to numerous vets over the past six months and is free of worms, fleas and other parasites. He is FIV/FeLV negative. He is neutered and up to date on his shots. His only disability is that he needs a special diet. He has constant diarrhea that is caused by chronic bowel inflammation. His stools have improved markedly on a chicken and rice diet (no corn or gluten or fish oil) but are still soft. He is excellent about using his litter box. He crawls under the covers at night and sleeps soundly. While he gets along well with other cats, it is critical that he not eat regular cat food or treats. So he would have to be an only cat or isolated during meal times from other pets. He has been in a shelter his entire life and craves affection. He is very active and loves to play with fur mice and crinkle balls.

Shylow was adopted in April 2007. She is a tad shy around strangers and scurried away low to the ground when first approached by the lady who is harboring her in the bathroom. Shylow loves being pet and playing with toys. She is a snuggler and likes other cats. Shylow is FIV+. Her white blood cell count is normal so her immune system is working well right now. She had no problems recovering from a cold. Many cats with this condition live perfectly normal, long lives. Can someone please find it in their heart to save Shylow?

Tigger was adopted in April 2007. He is a Shepard/Chow mix. He was surrendered the shelter due to allergies, and this boy really misses having a home to call his own. Tigger suffered a single seizure in in the shelter, and after about an hour of disorientation, came out of it fine. Two and a half months later, he is doing well, with no other seizures. He also has a luxated patella on his right hind leg which causes him to walk in funny pattern. They may require some pain or joint medication. If you are looking for a dog with a lot of personality, Tigger is your boy! Despite his handicaps, he loves nothing more than to chase after his toys with his goofy gait. He also loves to sit right next to you and lean against your legs while you pet him; then he will lean his head back and kiss your face! He is such a loving dog! Once he has had some exercise and loving, he is content to lie in kennel with a blanket, and of course a toy to play with! Tigger cannot be placed with cats. He has not been dog-tested yet; but he is absolutely wonderful with all humans.

Nicolai (Nic) was adopted in April 2007. He is a blue merle male. Nic earned his name after being rescued from the shelter in the nic of time! Nic is a light heartworm positive and getting ready to start his treatment soon. He also has cataracts but does have vision in one eye. He get around fine but he does bump into things at times. Despite what one might look at as obstacles, they don't appear to bother Nic at all, he is a happy go lucky boy. His favorite thing is to go for car rides, he will jump right in always ready to go! He also loves to be a velcro dog right under his foster home's feet. He enjoys attention and is just one of the Aussies you enjoy having around.

He is well mannered in the house and is good with other dogs. He is friendly with people he meets and great at the vet clinic. Nic is one of those social boys who enjoys attention and loves to share his affection. Many people over look older dogs but adopting an older dog has many benefits, a bit more laid back, none of the chewing and they show lots of appreciation of having a new home.

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.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

Tyke and his sister, Spatt, were adopted in April 2007. They were found by a Good Samaritan under a house. They were five weeks old. They have been nursed to good health in a foster home. They are both short-haired Silver Tabbies with blue/green eyes. They look alike except for the boy having a dot on his little nose. The little boy is smaller than the girl, and may have been the runt of the litter. He is growing slowly. Tyke has a head tremor at times when resting. He has had no seizures. The stature of his front legs also seem to be slightly shorter than the norm, and his torso a bit longer than average. He was taken to the vet to be evaluated and checked over. The vet took x-rays and found that Tyke has an extra vertebrae, an extra rib, and sternal bone which angles upwards a bit. The vet not feel that it would affect him, he just may look a bit different as he matures (a long body with shorter legs, kind of like a dachshund).

Each of the kittens is litter box trained. Both are very sweet and playful, active and very smart. They love playing with people and their toys, but can also occupy themselves playing alone, too. They love lap time and quiet cuddling, like to march, and purr wonderfully. They have been around other cats and dogs and seem fine as long as the other animals are gentle. These kittens are around 13 weeks old (3/07). They have been tested and are negative for FeLV. They have also been given their first and second series of FVRCP + FELV vaccination, been dewormed and had Advantage flea prevention administered. They have been microchipped, too.

Starfish was adopted in April 2007. She is a tuxedo, domestic, short hair, black and white mix. She came to the shelter as a stray with a broken leg. The leg was so badly injured it was beyond repair and had to be amputated. But she doesn't mind and gets around well. She is very sweet and gives you hugs. We know someone will open their heart to this special sweet cat! Delivery and supplies included. Donation requested. She is OK with other cats but she does not like dogs. Starfish is up to date with routine shots and is already house trained. She has been spayed.

Maleah was adopted in April 2007. Maleah means "unique little girl" and she is plenty unique. She has been at the shelter for nearly a month waiting for rescue. Maleah has had two distemper vaccinations, bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination and is spayed. She may be part bull terrier, or spaniel - really it is anyone's guess! She is a good, solid dog who will likely be medium sized when fully grown. She is being socialized with dogs and cats and does wonderfully with large dogs. She is a little dominant with smaller dogs. Maleah shows little interest in cats and has been introduced and interacted with several of them. She is learning the ropes and is finding her place in a multi-pet family. Maleah walks wonderfully on a leash and is very in tune with her person's body language cues; the leash is always loose. To get Maleah to "listen" to you all you have to do is wave your hand a few times and then give her a hand signal. Maleah already knows how to sit. She is very smart and very observant and will be easy to train. Deaf dogs can be trained with hand signals to learn all the commands a hearing dog can do. Maleah is very friendly and wants to please but it is difficult for her to figure out how sometimes so her people need to be willing to communicate with her in a way she can understand. Because she is completely deaf, she needs a family that will be willing to train her while she is young and watch out for her throughout her life.

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

Scooter was adopted in April 2007. He is a happy, sweet, very loving Pomeranian. He weighs about ten pounds. His back was broken a few months ago when he was hit by a car. His spine has fused leaving him with partial paralysis of his hind legs, but that does not get him down at all! He can scoot around on the floor quite well, and he has a wonderful new wheelchair that he loves to run around in! He is good with other dogs, and he adores people.

Millie was adopted in April 2007. She is a spayed female giant schnauzer. She weighs 65 pounds. Recently she experienced a cluster of three grand mal seizures in a 24 hour period. She was placed on phenobarbital by the vet and has remained symptom free to date. She deserves an environment where she can thrive. She is mild mannered, and even more so on the medicine. She is a sweet dog, looking for someone to give her the shot at a normal life she deserves. She is micro-chipped and current on all her shots and vaccinations. She is current on Frontline, and Interceptor, as well as phenobarbital.

Indigo was adopted in March 2007. She is a petite, plump and engaging older lady who knows who she is. She is a loving and straightforward black kitty with tuxedo markings who knows where she's going too! She's going to another home! She will tell you that if you meet her! Indigo was relinquished to the shelter because her family (who had had her all of her life and rescued her from a dumpster when she was an infant) moved to a residence that doesn't allow pets. Indigo is confident that someone out there has the knowledge and generosity to take her in for the remaining years of her life. She is in excellent health other than her FIV+ status. And what personality! Do you have the heart to take in an older lady-cat who gets around just fine and loves to give back?

Fritzy was adopted in March 2007. She a cinnamon tortiseshell Maine Coon. She was abandoned by her family when they found out that she was FIV+. She lived on a neighbor's front stoop for about a week before they brought her to the shelter because of cold weather. Fritzy is a very affectionate, beautiful and loving kitty who needs to be petted, stroked and carried around. She is absolutely adoptable and has a lot of love to give but needs to be in a home with either other FIV+ cats or alone because of her health status.

Velvet was adopted in March 2007. He was found wandering the streets of Jersey City, NJ in March 2006. He appears to be a very healthy boy who is full of life! He is FIV positive. He never stops purring and has bundles of energy. He loves being petted and handled. He has passed his annoyance test with flying colors and would be fine in a home with children. He gets along with other cats too. He has been waiting for a year for his forever home and all he wants is love and affection.

Brooklyn was adopted in March 2007. She is an eleven-month-old Shar Pei/Shepard mix. She is an energetic, pretty and loving dog. She is also deaf. But don't let that get you down! She is smart, eager-to-please, and simply an angel. She has been with St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue in Forest Lake, Minnesota, since she was a puppy. She was adopted once, but that was before people realized she was deaf. The family that adopted her thought they didn't have enough time to train her, so they returned her. She is now with a foster family and my main caretaker is 14-year-old girl. Brooklyn is a good girl. She goes to the door when she needs to go potty and has never once had an accident at her foster home. She can stay in a kennel without complaining. She is very energetic and love getting outside. It is very important that she is on a leash or in an enclosed area at all times to keep me safe. Brooklyn loves to chew on rawhide bones and play with tennis balls. Like any dog, she has a few things I need to work on. Since she can not hear other dogs if they growl, she tends to play a bit rough. Her foster mom is helping her to get better at playing gently. Also, other animals like cats and bunnies get her pretty excited. Maybe you are wondering how to train a dog who can't hear. It's easy; she is learning sign language! Right now she knows "sit" and "down," and is working on "come." It would be really great if her forever friend could work with her every day in the beginning; things are so much easier to remember if she practices!

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

Domino was adopted in March 2007. She is about 99 percent deaf, that does not stop her from doing anything! She likes to play, is well socialized, and is good with other cats. She is just a fun loving kitten with a great personality. Domino is very smart too and has a little devilish streak in her. She is all vetted and spayed. Delivery included with adoption. Donation requested. She is an inside only cat. She is up to date with routine shots. She is already house trained.

Gorby was adopted in March 2007. He is a very sweet, affectionate and active male cat. He is white with a faint black spot on his head. He is called Gorby because he resembles Russian President Gorbachev who had a birthmark on his head. Unfortunately, Gorby has tested positive for FeLV. Gorby can only live in a single cat home or with other FeLV infected cats. Also, he would not be able to go outside. He would require a high quality diet in order to maintain a strong immune system. He is currently very healthy, otherwise. He has been neutered and is up to date on all his shots. Gorby just loves to play with and chase just about anything that moves – toys, shoestrings, crumpled paper – you name it! He loves to run after his toys and bring them back to his foster mom. He is a very sweet and funny cat that also loves to cuddle in your lap. Like all of us, Gorby was not made perfect. God made him special and he is looking for that special person who will give him a forever home. He will return the love and affection 100 times over. While no one can guarantee his life span, many FeLV cats live long and healthy lives.

Bear was adopted in March 2007. He is a tri-colored akita, who is around five-years-old. He loves to be around people. Bear's absolute favorite thing to do is to hang out with his humans in the house, while lying on his cozy dog bed. He is very low maintenance. Currently, Bear is heart worm positive but is starting on treatment. In addition to the heart worm issue, Bear may have the beginning stages of cataracts. However, it could just be a hardening of the lens, Nuclear Sclerosis, that is causing his lens to have a greyish appearance. Nuclear Sclerosis does not usually interfere with vision. Bear needs to either be an only dog or live with a submissive female dog. While he is very laid back guy, he does not care for overly dominant dogs. Bear is neutered.

Popcorn was adopted in March 2007. She is a beautiful, all white, female Pit Bull. Defenseless, Popcorn's start in life was one of abandonment and abuse. Barely a few weeks old, some caring teenagers found her in a forest preserve with her face "smashed" and immediately brought her to Save-A-Pet. The chain of events then happened rapidly, she immediately was taken to a vet emergency clinic, spent some days there and then moved into a foster home. She is now back at Save-A-Pet. The only reminder of that horrific day is her eye. Popcorn's injuries included a permanently damaged eye with no remaining vision, and skull and face fractures which have all healed well. Popcorn has turned into an ebullient girl that lives life to the fullest. She loves to roughhouse and roll around with other dogs. Sadly, Popcorn is living in a cage at the kennel. For months now Popcorn has watched people pass by her cage day after day, hoping one day someone would stop by her cage, pick her up, hug her, and take her home with them. Popcorn is still just a baby, and very sweet. She longs for human attention. She is very lonely and sad living in a cage at the shelter. Because Popcorn is so sad, and used to being passed by, she seems to have given up hope of ever finding a forever family. Sweet little Popcorn deserves to live in a loving, forever home, and to experience love and security.

Hank was adopted in March 2007. He is a very sweet little basset boy. He is just a tiny thing, weighs only 24 pounds and will not be getting any bigger. Hank is very playful, loves to chew on nylabones, chase tennis balls and play with plush toys. He is working on his housebreaking and crate training.

Hank has a bleeding disorder. This means that when he rough houses too hard with another dog or is injured, he will get big lumps where the injury occurred that can take weeks to go down. These are big blood clots that occur when he receives even a small injury. The good thing is that these lumps are not painful for the most part and Hank has no idea that anything is wrong with him. He does not understand why he can't run and play with his foster home's big dogs, he just wants to be a normal hound.

Hank needs a home where he is either an only dog or one of a few. He cannot rough house with other dogs or children. He can be around other dogs; they just have to be dogs that will not want to play with him all the time (because he will sure play if they will; he loves to play). Hank has every opportunity to live a long healthy life. There is really no additional cost to have Hank as a pet as there is no medication available to treat his condition. He just needs a safe home, where his play time with other dogs can be monitored. He does need work on his housebreaking, but he is a very smart little boy and will probably pick this up quickly.

Onyx was adopted in March 2007. She is a black cat with the shiniest, sleekest black fur with gorgeous golden eyes. She is a love bug who just wants to be a lap cat. Onyx made fast friends with the two resident cats in her foster home and also lives peacefully with a dog. Onyx was born into a feral colony that a local rescue group was working to trap and neuter. Lucky for these her, she was trapped at a young age and could be socialized to be adopted out rather than growing up feral.

Onyx has a mild neurological deficit, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, that prevents her from having full use of her back legs. How does it affect her? She has a bit of a "wobbly" or unsteady gait when she walks. She also has a funny habit of floppy over on her side as she rubs against you for attention. It certainly does not stop her from walking or even running and playing with other cats. Her condition in not degenerative, and she will not get any worse over time. Her condition does not affect her mental acuity. She is a smart, affection little girl who happens to walk like a drunk most of the time. Onyx is spayed and up to date on shots.

Teo was adopted in March 2007. He is a special needs boy as he is visually impaired. He sometimes bumps into things so he needs a seeing eye human that will help guide him the rest of his life. Labs are great for being trained as Eyes for the Blind, now it's our turn to help one of them in need. Teo is a great dog. Please give him a chance. He is up to date with routine shots, is already house trained and has been neutered.

Guthrie and Bandit were adopted in February 2007. They are 18 month old brothers who must be adopted together. Guthrie is about 90 percent deaf and Bandit, about 30 percent. They are beautiful, delightful, loving boys who are very bonded and look out for each other. They were given up by a family unable to provide the time needed to guide and work with the needs of hounds relying on amplified sound and visual signals necessary to have a harmonious household. Their energy level is higher than the average hound and their adoptive family must have the environment and time to work off and channel that energy. The boys have shown improvement in their foster home and much has learned about their needs. They are typical nose oriented bassets with the woeful look known to melt hearts.

The boys are very intelligent and social with other dogs. They willingly go into their crates at night and whenever directed to do so. Their house training is good as long as they are under supervision and will improve with more structure. Adequate fencing, space and supervision are essential to providing a safe home for Bandit and Guthrie. At this time, the boys cannot be adopted to homes with small children. Potential adopters who are not experienced with hearing impaired dogs should acquaint themselves with the challenges and environment necessary for success. Bandit and Guthrie are overgrown puppies with a zest for life, playtime and snuggling. Bassets are known to be stubborn and these boys can at times, exemplify that trait. They are neutered, current on shots and have no health issues. They can eat together but if there are other dogs in the house, they should be fed separately.

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

Bonnet and Clive were adopted in February 2007. They are a stunning pair of classic bassets who are probably littermates. They are three years old. Clive has a jaw deformity/injury that only permits him to open his mouth 1 inch. It is not a visible defect, and it has been determined by a specialist as not fixable. In his present foster home, his family is vigilant with chewies and excessive walking which could affect his ability to sufficiently pant. Clive is a 55 pound lovebug who regards every lap as the best place to snuggle. Bassets are known as "drool dogs" and Clive is no exception. He is a calm, happy-go-luck boy who thrives on attention and belly rubs.

Bonnet, at 50 pounds appears, to have a history of dubious treatment as she reacts to some ordinary items and actions in a fearful way. Newspapers, grocery bags and harsh voices will cause her eyes to widen in alarm as she cowers to the floor. Her present foster family avoids exposing her to these triggers and provides her with comfort and reassurance when Bonnet displays a fearful reaction. Both hounds are good with all people and generous with their kisses. They enjoy other dogs and have no issues with food. They are housetrained, can use a doggie door, like cats, are very good on a leash, are spayed/neutered, and current on all shots and tests. This lovely pair of Hushpuppies turn heads wherever they go. It would be hard to find a more striking pair of bassets. They must be adopted together.

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

Honey was adopted in February 2007. He is a delightful two year old boy who is as sweet as his name. Honey is FIV+. He is healthy, neutered and FeLV-. Honey gets along great with dogs and he likes other cats. He would be fine in a home with other FIV kitties, by himself or as a companion to a dog. He loves to be held or to sit on your lap. He is just basically a really fantastic guy.

Mickie-D was adopted in February 2007. When Mickie came to VGSR last spring, he was malnourished, scared to death and crippled. Mickie had been kept in a small enclosure for the first two years of his life - no exercise, no medical care, and poor food. His legs did not develop properly. He walks on his elbows and hocks. For the last eight months, Mickie has gone through his puppyhood, with lots of good food and exercise. He is a healthy, happy boy now; a normal, rambunctious GSD. He is rather timid with strange people and strange situations, but gets over it quickly. He loves everything; he gets along with all the other dogs, pesters the older ones to play, but plays too rough for the young ones. He chases the cat, but just to see him run. Months of physical therapy have helped Mickie's legs, but only marginally. The next step will be casts on all four legs. Mickie's legs will never be normal, but we want him to have whatever is available that may help him.

Carter was adopted in February 2007. He is in excellent health. He is neutered, microchipped, all shots, wormed, and has bordetella. Carter is deaf, about 50% blind, has a broken tail (that is healed) and an underdeveloped left ear but none of that keeps this little guy down. He is very sweet, well socialized and wonderful. He loves to play with his toys and with his human family. He is doing very well with housebreaking. He will only be placed with a family that is patient, understanding of his limitations and has experience with special needs animals. No children under the age of 15 are permitted due to his small size. Carter is a bombshell and is playing all the time but still likes to take those well deserved naps on the couch.

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

Crimson was adopted in prior to January 2007. She is white and brown Rat Terrier. She weighs 15 pounds. Crimson is very sweet and affectionate; she loves to be held and petted. This gal is an all around great dog. She needs a home with someone who can be patient with her, because she is blind. She may be able to see some shadows.

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.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

Dixie was adopted in January 2007. Unfortunately, she was in a serious car accident and lost the use of her back legs, but she still gets around on her own. She is continent for about three hours. So she will need someone to be home for her or able to check in on her. She knows basic commands; stay, down, and come. She wants to please and yet is independent. She's a good girl.

Logan was adopted in January 2007. He is a great dog. He is about seven months old. He is a lab/basset hound mix. He is housebroken and is good with dogs and cats. He will need to be neutered. He will need cosmetic surgery to remove his left eye and the mucus cell (a salvia gland cyst) growing under his left ear. The vet said that his eye issue was probably a birth deformity. She said she could remove both the cyst and eye for $220. There is a chance that the cyst will grow back, she said that it is nonfatal. It will just have to be drained every couple months if it grows back.

Indy was adopted in January 2007. He is a two year old, unneutered, male. He was hit in Rural Retreat, VA and left by the side of the road. A passerby found him and saw that he was still alive. He has been to one vet who diagnosed him with a broken back. He is not in pain. He bounces around using his front legs. He seems to be great with other dogs, and cats don't affect him either way.

Capone was adopted in January 2007. He is truly a sweet and most loving dog. When his favorite volunteers come into the kennel, Capone immediately stands on hind legs to give kisses! Capone was taken to an eye specialist. He is blind in his left eye but he is in absolutely no pain and will require no special ongoing veterinary care. Please don't let Capone's time run out! He is good on a leash, well-mannered and very affectionate! He is only about two years old. There must be a family out there who will want to help this very good boy and make him a member of the family.

Teller was adopted in January 2007. He is a deaf male that is looking for just the right home. He has some dalmatian or english setter mix. He is about three years old.

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

Jordan was adopted in January 2007. She is a female German Sheppard who was returned to the shelter when her adopters learned she has a megaesophagus, which allows food or water to enter the lungs if she eats or drinks too much or too fast. It will require a very dedicated caregiver to monitor her food and water intake, so a special home is needed for her. She is a good dog in every other way, with no behavioral issues on evaluation, just the medical one. She is at good weight now but they can not give her the attention she needs for long in a shelter environment so she is very urgent now. Jordan is currently in the medical area of the shelter and they just do not have the resources to help her. She has been vetted but is not on the shelter's website currently.

Peaches was adopted in January 2007. She is a dog with a deformed front paw who is just a sweetie pie. She has the cutest personality and is pretty cute too. She weighs about 40 pounds and is probably a hound/American Staffy mix, but no one knows for sure. Peaches is waiting to meet you.

Jeremiah was adopted in January 2007. He is a blue-brindle and white AKC American Staffordshire Terrier. He has a rare condition that really does not have a name. The muscles in his abdomen are weak which causes him to have a huge pot belly. He has been seen by two vets and x-rayed. They believe that he may outgrow this problem. He is normal in every other way. He runs, plays, eats well and has no problem going to the bathroom. He is in no pain and is happy as can be. He should not be with other dogs that will play rough and step on his tummy. He also does not need to be with small children who could squeeze him. He is sleeping through the night and is really no trouble. He needs to be fed small amounts of food throughout the day instead of large meals. He is up to date on shots and wormings. He will grow to have a huge head and will weigh around 80 pounds. He will be short reaching around 21 inches high at his shoulder. He comes from a long line of gentle giants and will have a great temperament. He must be neutered of course.

Josie was adopted in January 2007. She is a white pit bull who is deaf. She is one of the dogs taken out of the hoarders house. She is so sweet but does have some behavioral problems. Since she was kept in a crate for the first two years of her life she is not trained and needs someone who could use hand signals. She also is not yet house trained. She does walk well on a leash and is very smart so it may not take long to train her.

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

Rae Rae was adopted in January 2007. She is a female puppy. She is blind but does very well once she knows her environment. She is a normal puppy in every respect except her vision.

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.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

Pirate was adopted in January 2007. He was attacked by dogs. He emerged from this battle with a broken tail and minus one eye. As a result, he does not see as well as he might and tends to be a little shy and nervous when he first greets you. Like the pirates of old, he likes to rob people of valuable items and, once you meet him, he will steal your heart. He gets along well with other cats but please no dogs. He would be a great companion for a single or an elderly person.

Paz was adopted in January 2007. He a very affectionate and playful five-year-old indoor cat. He loves to be petted, brushed, and cuddled. He also likes to hunt spiders and to race around the house. Paz meows very loudly. It's because he is deaf. He is healthy, neutered, flea-free, and up-to-date on all of his vaccinations.

Kaya was adopted in January 2007. She is an incredible little survivor. She was released from a commercial breeder, and she recently was diagnosed with glaucoma in her right eye. This eye was removed, but Kaya is still as feisty as ever! Kaya is one of the sweetest Shibas you will ever meet. She is a very kissy girl and would love to be your lap dog. She loves to play with squeaky, plush toys once she gets to know you, and she will always follow you into the kitchen in hopes of a tasty snack, she will even dance for it.

This little girl loves to go for car rides and walks, or would enjoy any activity that you are doing. She is just happy to be involved as a member of your family. Kaya will likely go completely blind from glaucoma in the future, so her new family must understand this and be ready to treat her. She has eye drops once a day in her remaining eye to help prevent this, but it is unknown how long they will help. Because of her likelihood of going completely blind, she should be placed in her forever home as soon as possible so that she can become acclimated to the environment while she still has sight. Kaya will be an incredible, loving, and devoted member of the family for a very lucky home!

Ann Marie was adopted in January 2007. She is a domestic short haired cat. Her nickname is Chatty Cathy and she will talk to you all day long. She is especially verbal in the morning while you fix her breakfast. Ann Marie has excellent litterbox habits and also loves her sisal rope scratching post. She loves batting around toy mice and little foam balls. Her favorite game is hide and seek. She runs from room to room picking out a hiding spot waiting to see how long it takes her person to find her. She is an excellent sleeping partner, as she lays at the foot of the bed and stays quiet all night long. Ann Marie lost an eye in Hurricane Katrina, but that does not deter her from enjoying life. She would be fine in a home with dogs who are "cat friendly" but she would prefer to be the only cat. She is in excellent health and recently had her teeth cleaned. She enjoys eating Chicken Lover's Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul dry food and likes all kinds of canned food.

This female calico, abandoned in October 2006 was adopted in January 2007. Her right front leg was either deformed or was broken at the knee and was never set. Her leg is permanently bent at 90 degrees at the knee. Recently the vet gave her a rabies shot, treated her for fleas, and tested her for FeLV and it was negative. The vet thought she might be a candidate for reconstructive surgery. She is very people friendly, very playful, and does not demonstrate any pain from the leg. But she does have a sore spot where she supports her weight on it.

Solo was adopted in December 2006. He has a very appropriate name. The word Solo means alone and that is how Solo has found himself. Solo had been a good faithful companion to his original family but when their life changed, orders were given that Solo must go. Solo found himself surrendered by his owner to a high kill shelter where his time is very short. Solo has actually had his time extended beyond what owner surrendered dogs are usually given. Solo was described by his original owner as good with children and completely housebroken. Solo is very friendly with people, but Solo has had some difficulty meeting other dogs at the shelter. We are not sure if this is because he feels threatened because of his missing leg or if he has always been particular about his canine company. Solo would probably do best in an only dog home. This would prevent him from having to be returned if he did not like his new four legged family. His missing leg does not appear to have impacted Solo's life in any way. Solo runs and plays, is happy and gets around just like all his four legged canine companions. Please consider adopting Solo. Solo is in urgent need of foster or adoption. Solo is neutered, heartworm negative.

Chiquita was adopted in December 2006. She is a lovely Persian-tabby mix, with beautiful eyes and a sweet personality. She has had a rough life - she was abandoned by her first owners, and four months ago, she had a stroke. Chiquita is very loving and sweet. She loves to be with people, and she has a great attitude. This is especially important now, since the stroke left her disabled.

The stroke has left her back legs paralyzed, and unfortunately, she cannot hold her urine, so she is incontinent. She is a very bright, sweet girl, and she could very likely be trained to wear cat diapers that would allow her to move around and would minimize her soiling. She has improved a lot since the stroke and has regained partial use of her legs. She is bright and active and has a strong will to live. Very likely she will continue to improve, but that can not be known for sure. Her current owners are on a limited income and cannot care for her properly; they plan to put her to sleep if a placement is not found. She needs a foster home or a permanent home to give her time to heal. She would need:

1. daily baths (she is very patient and loves to be held and massaged),
2. regular veterinary visits to monitor her progress, and
3. most likely, diapers.

Toby was adopted in December 2006. He is an Australian Shepherd and was born deaf. He is great with children, loves people and plays well with other dogs. He is not at all jumpy or nervous. He even lets the foster family's three year old daughter wake him up from a deep sleep. He needs to be with another dog or person at all times. He is learning hand signs and knows "sit" and "no" and working on "stay." He is house trained and gets along well with cats. Toby is neutered and up to date with shots and rabies.

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

Angel was adopted in December 2006. She was found as a stray and picked up by a shelter. She is a wonderful blind dog once she gets to know who you are, unfortunately she gets a bit snappy when someone too close to her. She has been with children over 11 years old and seems to love them as long as they move slowly and respect her. She crates well, is fine with other dogs as long as they don't get into her face, good with cats, and is lyme positive. She spayed heartworm tested, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, dewormed, treated for fleas and overall vet checked. There is a 30 day money back guarantee along with an adoption kit. An adoption application is required. An adoption fee is required.

Livia (the kitten on the right with the large black toupee on top of her head and the giant black heart in the middle of her back) and Maya - aka Chubb Chubb (on the left) were adopted in December 2006. They had a rough start in life! They were found as tiny strays in Italy when they were only a couple of weeks old. While there is no way of knowing what they went through during those first couple of weeks, they must have been through some rough times. They both had such severe eye infections (in opposite eyes) that the eyes had to be removed. Livia’s remaining eye is perfect – no problems at all. Maya’s remaining eye will always have some slight scaring left in it but she still has almost all of her vision in that eye. In addition, Maya used to be polydactyl (she had two thumbs instead of one). This was causing her some problems because the nail was deformed. As a result she had the dewclaws amputated at the same time as her eye removal. In addition, both Livia and Maya have tails kinked in so many places that they are left with only half a tail each.

Both girls are extremely affectionate and will start to immediately purring when you pet them. Both girls love attention and love to play. If they think you’re going to do one or the other with them they’ll be right by your side. Both girls’ favorite toys are mice. They will try to play with several at once if there is more than one lying in front of them. They’ll keep one in their mouth while they’ll play with the other with their paws.

Boomer was adopted in December 2006. He is a very unique cat. For starters, his name. Why, you ask, would a cat be named Boomer? Well, soon after his liberation from his old home (explained below) he became a very affectionate and loving cat. So much so that if you wanted to get up from where you were sitting and took him off of your lap he would give a quick turn and hop back onto your lap. You could play this game over and over - putting him further and further away from you. He would simply turn around and race back into your lap. And so he became Boomer.

Boomer's life story is less than a happy one. A local shelter received a call at the end of May about a home that had dozens of cats living in horrible conditions and the shelter was asked to do what they could to help. There were a total of 37 cats removed from the home (not all of them alive). Boomer was the only cat that was able to be rehabilitated and only then because a staff member took it upon herself to foster him in order to socialize and litter box train him. You see, there were no litter boxes in his old home, just piles of anything and everything you can imagine stacked several feet high everywhere. (Respirators had to be used to enter the house). So using a litter box was a foreign concept to Boomer. Boomer quickly graduated from small bathroom (with a small litter box) to a large bedroom (with a large litter box). He has been allowed to come and go as he pleases Throughout his foster home for the last three months he always used the litter boxes religiously.

Boomer's coat has improved 1000% since arriving in his foster home. While he used to be half bald from the quality of his coat he now has a silky soft coat of fur - it's even softer than the average cat's coat! The vet discovered that Boomer has a grade 2 heart murmur. It is possible that he was born with this condition. The vet has not recommended any type of medication but any new owner would have to be aware that his heart could give out on him at some point. That hopefully will never happen and he will live a long and happy life but the possibility does exist. Boomer, however, is as happy as he has ever been in his life and he doesn't let anything get him down. All he wants is to be with people and he will purr away for hours (which is so loud that anyone could hear it from the across the room). He is very devoted to his people and gets along very well with other cats. For the most part Boomer is a very lazy cat - content to sleep for hours at a time and watch the world move around him. You don't have to worry about him jumping on countertops; Boomer isn't much of a jumper and he has never jumped on any tables or cabinets in his foster home. Boomer needs a home that will love him for the remainder of his life and try to make up for the first part of his life! He is current on all of his vaccinations and has been neutered and microchipped.

Neal was adopted in November 2006. He is a mostly black lab and is a sweet and loyal dog. He is neutered and weighs about 100 pounds, and could stand to lose a few. He is laid back and easy-going. Neal just likes to be around people, whether it's taking a walk or taking a nap.

Sweet Sally was adopted in November 2006. She is a red, merle, Aussie princess with a docked tail. She was turned into animal control and tested positive for heartworms. After her first round of heartworm treatment, Sally's system was having a hard time with the medication, therefore it was decided not to give her the second round and just allow any remaining adults still in her system to die naturally. This could take a couple of years, but it is much safer and just as effective. She has been placed on a monthly heartworm prevention to eradicate the immature worms in her system and keep her from contracting any subsequent infection.

Sally is a precious, sweet and gentle girl. She loves to play with toys, knows how to use a doggie door and really enjoys other dogs, children and doesn't bother cats. She walks very well on leash, knows many obedience commands, and rides well in the car. She is a smaller Aussie at around 35 pounds and is just a joy to live with. Sally suffers from a weakened bladder condition. When relaxed or asleep, her body will leak urine. However, the medication that she takes daily solves this problem completely. The medication is very affordable, but she will have to remain on it the rest of her life. Sally's only special need is that she needs a family that is as dedicated to her safety and well being as she is to her people.

PeeWee was adopted in November 2006. She is a sweet girl who was left at the shelter because she was incontinent, but that is not the whole story. This Chihuahua was incontinent because she sustained an injury to her spine when she was either kicked or dropped. In spite of her past, PeeWee is still as spunky and friendly as any "normal" dog. She's fully mobile, plays with other dogs, and loves people. In fact, she is normal in every respect except that she probably will need to wear diapers due to her incontinence issues.

Garfield was adopted in November 2006. He is a loveable special needs cat who really deserves a good break in life. He is approximately five months old. He lost his eye a few months ago, Someone brought him in to the Animal Aid, a no-kill shelter in Tamerac, FL, with the eye hanging out of its socket - probably from an animal attack. It had to be removed. His short life has not been great as he has also been in the hospital with a toe injury - which is now doing great! Also, he is a carrier of FeLV which is contagious to other cats, but not to humans or other species of animals.

Benny was adopted in November 2006. He is a very sweet and loving seven month old, white collie. He is blind, but can hear a little bit. He is very smart, is housebroken and loves to play with his toys (especially his Gorilla!). He loves to be with other dogs. He has never had an accident in the house. Benny learns very quickly and now knows how to go outside and come back inside all by myself. He can even do steps! He will be neutered, and will be up to date on all of his vaccines. He has already been heartworm/lymes tested (negative), has been started on Interceptor, and has been wormed. Benny will give you so much love and make you happy. He also likes to ride in the car.

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Skinny was adopted in November 2006. He is a loving, playful, wiggly, snuggly sweetheart of a dog. He plays well with other dogs but can be jealous of sharing your affection. He was a stray so whether he is good with cats or fully housebroken is unknown. He has had all his shots. Skinny is a special needs dog as his left hind leg was amputated from the hip down due to an injury. It has not slowed him down much though! He has been at the shelter for almost a year.

Hannah was adopted in November 2006. She is a spayed female that. Adopted one year ago, Hannah had found a wonderful home with a nurse that doted on her constantly. Because Hannah had severe bladder stones that were removed just before she was adopted, it was important that she had found a home with someone that understood her medical needs (a prescription diet and monitoring of her potty habits). But tragedy struck this past July when her mom was in a very serious car accident. Hannah's mom is still struggling with her recovery, and will not be able to go home for at least six months. She has made the difficult decision to return Hannah for re-adoption, and hopes that her new mom will love her just as dearly as she did. She reports that Hannah would love to go home with a single woman, as an only pet. Hannah has been spoiled this last year with some fancy human food in place of her prescription diet, so she is again undergoing treatments for crystals in the urine (a potential precursor to bladder stones).

Powder and Licorice are brothers. They were adopted prior to November 2006. They are bookends of one another, black and white images with a single, strong bond. They are the embodiment of all things feline that we admire and value. They are beautiful, athletic, rambunctious, in-your-face affectionate and loving, and strangers who meet them fall in love. Powder and licorice are the kind of kittens who would have been snapped up by the first potential adopter who met them. Instead, because they are FeLV positive, several hundred people have viewed their pictures on-line, and not one person has inquired about them. Not one person. Powder and licorice have been fortunate that they have had a wonderful foster home for the past four months. This is their fourth foster home in their brief lives, by the way. But their foster mom needs to give them up, and they have nowhere to go. They are still so full of hope and joy, even though those they love, and the places they know, always disappear.

Simon was adopted prior to November 2006. He is neutered, and microchipped. He came to the clinic at eight weeks old after being found in a parking lot. He was loaded with parasites, especially giardia. He has gotten completely rid of them. He is very cuddly and loves to be a lap cat. He also loves to go outside and explore. He has a sensitive stomach and needs to eat a food like the IVD potato and duck formula. Otherwise he is prone to getting diarrhea. He loves other cats and dogs. He is gray with white swirls and green eyes. He has the tiniest little voice. It's so cute!

Pekoe was adopted in October 2006. He is a nice boy - a beautiful, fluffy, longhair, orange and white neutered male, found near death in the woods. He is also front-declawed. Apparently, he suffered some kind of blunt trauma injury to his neck. However he has made remarkable progress. From not being able to even stand or walk, he now happily and rather nimbly climbs piles of laundry, stands on his hind legs to look out windows and even goes up and down stairs. Pekoe has defied all predictions and is a happy kitty, who used up about six of his lives. Although he sometimes just collapses when walking or when he bends his neck in a wrong position, this does not seem to bother him. He just gets right up and proceeds. He would be a great kitty in a home where no other animals wanted to chase or scare him. He is very affectionate and just loves to be petted and to sit on laps.

Augusta, or Gussie for short, was adopted in October 2006. A lady who did cat rescue found her at the trash dumpster when she went there to drop off her trash. She could hear a lot of meowing coming from the dumpster and started to call "kitty, kitty, kitty". Out came this beautiful, calico cat.

It was obvious that she was in pain. The lady gathered her up and took her to the vet. Gussie’s tail had been caught in some kind of farm machinery. The vet did surgery to amputate her tail. She recovered from the surgery, however, she had nerve damage in her tail end which resulted in fecal/bladder incontinence. She does use the litter box, but needs to be clipped and cleaned around her tail weekly.

Gussie’s animal angel passed away in January 2004. Her husband passed away in August 2006, so Gussie needs a new home as soon as possible. She has been spayed and is current on her shots. She is a very lovable cat, and runs up to you to be picked up and petted.

Merlin was adopted in October 2006. He is a lovable neutered three year old FIV stray cat. He had an injured paw. The resulting abscess has now healed.

Mercury was adopted in October 2006. He is an eight year old male Doberman who came to rescue from his owners. It was a very sad surrender, but due to a new life situation they needed to find Mercury a new home. Mercury is black and rust with natural ears and a docked tail. He is current on vaccines, heartworm preventative, neutered, crate trained and house trained. Mercury gets along well with all other dogs, all people and kids. Mercury is also deaf.

Since Mercury is deaf, he will require a special home. A fenced yard is preferred for his safety. Mercury can not be allowed off lead in a yard that is not fenced, because he tends to wonder. He does know hand signals for sit, come, down and stay. Mercury has a fabulous temperament and loves to play and cuddle. He is currently living with three other dogs and four children. He does so well with everyone. He would thrive in home with older children who would love to be his new best friends. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body and loves to go for walks and rides in the car.

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

Mia was adopted in October 2006. She is a DSH female kitten found in the Walt Disney Studio's parking lot in Burbank, CA. Mia has tested positive for FeLV. She is healthy otherwise, but will need to be the only cat in an indoor-only home, or will need to live in a home with other FeLV positive cats. She has had her first kitten booster shot and will be spayed prior to adoption. Time is of the essence as the foster home she is currently living in is only temporary. Mia is a loving little kitten who has had a rough start at life and I hope to find her the best home possible.

Apollo was adopted in October 2006. He was picked up as a stray and when his "family" found out he was at the shelter, they told the staff to just put him to sleep. Apollo is approximately 11 years old and is blind. He lost his sight two years ago as a result of cataracts. He gets along with other dogs, is okay with cats (since he can't see them to chase them), walks very well on leash, and just loves attention from people.

He was very confused about being at the shelter; it was a totally unfamiliar environment to him. He spent his time sitting quietly in his kennel waiting for attention from someone. He got into a temporary foster home, but what he needs now is a loving home; preferably one with a comfy dog bed (or couch) and one without stairs for him to navigate.

Apollo is desperately seeking a long-term foster or a forever home. Huskies are a hardy breed of dog; Apollo could have a good five years left and deserves to spend his golden years in a comfortable, loving home. Especially since his first 11 years seem to have been spent being chained up outside with flies chewing up his ears.

Blind dogs can live an almost normal life, please visit The Owners of Blind Dogs.
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Oya was adopted in October 2006. She is a female Spaniel/Terrier mix who is currently living at the Iowa City/Coralville Animal Care and Adoption Center in Iowa City, IA. Oya lost her vision due to primary glaucoma. Since the loss was somewhat gradual, she has adjusted quite well.

Oya would love to find a forever home where she can relax and have fun. She's flexible - ready for a walk or a ride? Let's go! Want to hang out and watch TV? She's there! Because she is blind, Oya will need you to be her eyes, especially in new places. The Iowa City Animal Center would help you to learn ways to create a routine and a safe and helpful environment for Oya. She is surefooted, unafraid, and very trusting.

Oya just loves to be petted, and the beautiful thing is that she isn't at all concerned that she can't see the faces of the hands petting her. She is working on commands to help her navigate such as sits at doorways, etc, easy/careful, up, down, and this way (by tapping on the leash). She'll also throw in a paw shake, a play bow, a belly rub roll, even kisses, just to show off! And while she appreciates your help with her vision loss, she considers herself to be just a regular dog!

Oya is a little bit selfish - she would like to be the only girl in your life and in your home - she is not comfortable around dogs, cats and young children might make her nervous. She would love a restful, peaceful place to live. She is housetrained and loves silly voices. She is full of personality and the joy of life and is hoping to share that joy in a special home.

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.
BlindDogs.net offers further support and information.

Franklin was adopted in October 2006. He is a Pointer mix, arrived at the Brown County Humane Society (Nashville, IN) in terrible condition. He was emaciated and had a seriously injured back leg. He has been in a foster home and is feeling better. Although Franklin gets around with his injured leg fairly well, the vets that evaluated him recommend amputation. His forever family should make the decision regarding amputation. A donor who will pay for the amputation (by a local vet) if that is what his adopted family decides is best. Franklin is currently living with three dogs and two cats and gets along well with everyone. Franklin loves to swim and fetch tennis balls.

Sydney was adopted in September 2006. She is deaf. As is typical of the Rottweiler breed, she is very intelligent. She learned three pages of sign language in a matter of weeks. For example, she knows Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Crate up, Go to your bed, Go outside, Go in the house, Go for a ride, Go for a walk and others. Sydney learned to walk on the treadmill in a matter of minutes and now enjoys exercising daily with her foster mom. Of course, this is in addition to walks around the neighborhood. She is leash trained and gets very excited each time she sees the walking collar/leash in hand.

Sydney also plays well with the three other dogs in the household. She romps and plays with the two younger females and gives the elderly male his space. Sydney seems to do better with just one other dog from which to take her cues. With three other dogs, she tends to "get lost in the crowd" and is unsure of herself. Sydney loves to chase squirrels, fireflies and butterflies in the backyard. She is very quick and has caught several moles. For this reason, she should not live with cats. While she has never shown any interest in them in pet stores, those cats are in cages. Sydney is well mannered indoors, preferring to be near her person. Sydney sleeps in her crate most nights, but has slept on her bed in various rooms throughout the house during sleep overs. She is heartworm negative, up to date on vaccinations, spayed and microchipped.

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

Spike was adopted prior to October 2006. He is a neutered male American Staffordshire Terrier. He was hit by a car, but his owners did not get him to the vet soon enough, so he lost his front leg. He gets around very well on his three remaining legs, and is a very friendly boy. Spike has a beautiful brindle coat and is a great dog for a family.

Bouncer was adopted prior to October 2006. He is a purebred Australian Shepherd, was found by a local vet tech after probably being hit on the road. Bouncer, bounces. We do not know the reason for the bounce, but it is probably permanent. He is able to run, play, sit, bow, everything. He has some vision problems, more like depth perception than loss a vision, not causing him to miss any treats or the food bowl. He is housebroken and loves being outside. He needs a fenced yard. He is located in Central Indiana. He is probably six years old.

Angel was adopted in October 2006. She is a spayed, female beagle with perfect hearing, perfect sight, perfect teeth, perfect health except she has Cushing's disease. She is housebroken, fine with other dogs and with cats, walks well on lead and loves her rides in the car. Angel bonds very well with people.

Calhoun was adopted prior to October 2006. He is a young special needs Springer Spaniel/Border Collie in need of a home. This precious boy is deaf so he needs someone who can be understanding of his handicap and nurture a relationship with alternative means of communication. He is in need of a patient, loving home. Calhoun is an energetic happy dog and he is very vocal. He loves being around people but he has lived his life outside and he is probably starved for attention and stimulation. As with many dogs if you put the time in with them they are wonderful dogs.

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

Sebastian was adopted in October 2006. He is a handsome lab mix with dark brown fur, a white belly and white paws. When he looks at you with his big soulful eyes it's hard not to just melt. He was found as a stray in Staten Island and he is micro chipped; but still nobody ever came to claim him and we cannot find one reason why anyone would not want him. He is enjoying the company of the other dogs in his foster home and he has no issues with the three cats in the house, even when they do swat at him for going near their food bowls. Sebastian would like nothing more than to have a family that wants to spend time with him and he is so grateful just to have you sit by his side. He has a few cuts and scratches from when he was a stray but with time, they will heal. He is quite content to just spend time chewing his rawhide, taking a nap on a soft blanket, or hanging out with his foster family while they watch TV or play in the yard.

Sebastian will need a special home to go to since he is very hard of hearing, and a home without a great amount of stairs are recommended as he has a very hard time climbing them; he is a big boy! He walks extremely well on a leash, and does not need a lot of exercise. Walks around the block would be just perfect for him.

Sampson was adopted prior to October 2006. He had a pretty rough start to his life. When he was just three months old he had an injury to his right front leg that caused major radial nerve damage. Instead of having him treated, his owner let him drag his useless leg for three months. When animal control was called in to intervene, Sampson had two large, very deep sores on the top of his foot from dragging it on the ground. It was necessary to amputate his leg. Throughout his whole ordeal, he has remained in good spirits, always wanting attention and ready to play. Just recently, since he's all healed, he has been allowed to be in the play yards with the other dogs. Wow, has he been making up for lost time. He is so happy to have playmates and be getting the exercise he needs to get his muscles in shape to carry him through life on three legs. He doesn't let missing a leg slow him down one bit. He's very agile and runs like the wind. He has been allowed to have his large kiddie pool since he healed. He loves the water, and will play in it by the hour. He will make someone an awesome companion. We are hoping some family will adopt Sampson and show him the kind of life he deserves. He lost several months of his puppyhood, and is just waiting to make up for it.

Hogan was adopted prior to October 2006. He was found by Indian tribal police after having been found as a stray on the reservation. His front leg had been broken and allowed to heal improperly. He was examined and even though the injury is old and already healed it is still correctable with surgery. While his leg is very crooked it does not slow him down at all and he is not in pain. He is a little dickens, with a spunky personality. He is always looking for ways to have more fun. He enjoys playing by the hour with the other dogs. He loves water and likes to play in the kiddie pool. While he can be active and adventuresome, he is also warm and snuggly. He loves to cuddle on the bed. Hogan will make a wonderful, fun-loving companion for some lucky person or family. He deserves to have a safe, loving home.

Buster was adopted prior to October 2006. He is a Rhodesian Ridgeback-Lab mix. He was rescued as a puppy with ten family members from an abandoned car near a hiking trail in the hills of West Virginia. Since he was just a couple of months old, he has been living a great life in Potomac, Maryland. Then last May when he "fell down and could not get up." An MRI showed that he had a chip on his spinal cord. He underwent spinal surgery and after months of physical therapy he began to walk and now even runs. However one rear leg sometimes bends under or collapses under him when he lies down. For awhile, he could not wag his tail. He has regained most all his feeling with the exception of being able to tell when he has to make a bowl movement. But he can move his tail, so when his tail goes up, you know that he has to go and when you open the door, he runs right out. Because of his injury he cannot squat to relieve himself. As feeling continues to come back, he needs a home where someone is always home and can let him out or take him out when he needs to go or watch him use a doggy door with a fenced yard so he can come in and out. He loves people and smaller dogs. He loves to take long walks and is used to an electric fence, most of the time. He is a great watch dog with a wagging tail. He loves to have his back rubbed and he loves hugs. He has never climbed on furniture except his own lounge chair where he likes to lie in the sunshine. He eats only dry dog food. He is a pretty calm dog and easy to love!

Shelby was adopted in September 2006. She is a beautiful, playful and friendly one year old brindle and white Boston/English Bulldog mix. She weighs a sturdy 30 pounds and has the sweetest, goofy underbite. She loves other dogs but is far too playful for cats. She would love to be placed in a home with one or more canine play buddies who can match her exuberant and cheerful energy. You can see her playing with some of her friends at the kennel where she is currently being boarded. Shelby is a healthy young girl, but she was born with an ectopic ureter that causes her to leak droplets of urine almost constantly. She currently wears her cute plaid diaper pants while in the house to control the leakage. Two surgeries were attempted to help Shelby, but unfortunately, they did not correct the problem. This sweet and happy girl deserves a chance to be loved. Anyone who has raised a human baby knows that diapers are not that big a deal, especially since with Shelby, there are no "special deliveries," only urine. She is otherwise completely housetrained and ready to find a forever home. So many of our dogs become incontinent when they are old, and we do not abandon them. Shelby is a young healthy girl that was born with an unfortunate problem. But she doesn't know she has any problem- she runs around happily. We have special piddle pants for Shelby and she is happy to wear them.

Gina was adopted in October 2006. She is a petite, golden retriever female. She was found along the side of the road. She had been hit by a car. She was taken to an animal hospital, and was scheduled to be euthanized. The veterinarian called Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue to see if they would be willing to take this sweet and gentle baby. She was taken to a neurologist who confirmed that she had a spinal cord injury. Everything that can be done for this dog is being done. The surgeon feels that she has a very good chance of regaining the use of her legs. At the moment she needs a quiet home in which to recuperate.

Karma was adopted in December 2005. She is a special needs dog. She was rescued from the streets of Baltimore seven years ago. Over six years ago she was hit by a car and suffered a spinal cord injury. However, she did not have a scratch on her or any life threatening injuries. Now she needs your help to help her continue to have a life that she deserves. She is the most able disabled dog you will ever meet. Karma is pure joy and brings happiness to all who meet her.

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