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These dogs were all listed at one time on either the Blind Dogs Up for Adoption pages or the Urgent Need page. I know alot of you follow the pages on a regular bases and would like to know what happens to the dogs that are posted. I will try to keep you updated on the dogs when I hear about them.
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| Helen - Blind Coonhound in Georgia
ADOPTED! Adopted April 15, 2004
Quite a few weeks ago I adopted Helen, the blind
coonhound listed under your adoption 5. I see that she is not listed as
adopted. Helen has ABSOLUTELY FOUND HER FOREVER HOME HERE WITH US.
Although she was originally rescued by PACC and fostered by Michelle
Westervelt, when a suitable home was not found she was placed at Caring
for Creatures for permanent sanctuary. When I inquired about her, that
was where I was directed.
On April 15th, Dianna from Caring for Creatures drove
Helen down to Georgia, and I drove up from Punta Gorda Florida. Helen
is now living here with us and our two sighted dogs, Fezziwig and
Blossom (both humane society dogs), two cats, and three large birds.
Helen is a PEACH! She is as sweet as the day is long!
She gives the best kisses of any dog I have ever known, and we are very
grateful for her presence in our lives. She is attending obedience class
now, using all positive reinforcement, and once Helen gets beyond her
hound stubbornness she does wonderfully. She plays well with all the
other dogs and is friendly to all people.
In addition to being blind, Helen is deaf in one ear.
Consequently, she can hear things, but she can not tell the location of
the sound. We are working with this by teaching her directional words
so she can find what she is looking for and can be directed. Helen
assesses our upcoming activities by smelling my shoes. She recognizes
the hang around the house sandals, the work shoes and sandals, and the
"dogs are going for a walk" shoes!
We are attending obedience class with Helen where
positive reinforcement is the name of the game. Helen does very
well, although she can be a very stubborn dog at times! She is such a
sweet lady, a true PEACH. She gets along with all of the dogs and
people in class, plays well, and is delightful. Helen gives the best
doggie kisses I have ever had, and she is clearly becoming very trusting
of me and very devoted to me. She embodies the saying,"Blind Dogs See
with Their Heart", and we are deeply grateful for her presence in our
lives.
Thank you for your website, where I found our beautiful
Helen.
Meredith Shattuck-Kecken
Currie-12 week old Blind Beagle-Enoree, SC Date Posted 11/22/01
Currie is a 12 week old purebred Beagle puppy. Most likely dumped by a
breeder. She has been to the ophthalmologist and evaluated, she is not a candidate
for surgery as her retinas are in terrible condition, for too severe for
reattachment.
I pulled Currie from the local shelter the day before she was scheduled
for euthanasia. We immediately pursued treatment. Nicole let me know that Currie had found her forever home on 12/6/01
Mick-Blind 4 month old puppy-Twig, MN 
Mick was born blind, we don't know why. I believe he was given up by owner because of this. Mick is only 4 months old and has an excellent temperment. He is a cattle dog and terrier mix. He gets along with everyone. Mick is vaccinated and is being neutered on 11-15. Update: 11/21/01 We learned from an eye surgeon that Mick's sight loss was most likely caused by an untreated eye infection he had as a young pup (so really upsetting knowing a human could have prevented his blindness, but instead caused it). He also said a cornea scrape surgery could be done that would run around $900, and wouldn't guarantee he'd see much (maybe light/darks and some shapes). This surgery also might not do anything, or reverse after time. However, he does get around his surroundings fine once he learns where everything is. Also, the people who had his
litter gave him away (along with the other pups), and he was taken by a Contact
information is Melissa MacLean from Northern Lights Animal Rescue wrote on 12/2/01: "Just wanted to say a big THANKS for putting Mick on your site and let you know he was adopted. He was adopted by a single female nurse. She wasn't at all concerned about his blindness and was just in love with his personality. Sounds like it's a good match. Thanks again. I'm going to make sure she gets your web site info since I think she'll find it very useful.
Cubby-Blind Collie/Border Collie Mix, Las Vegas
Jeanne, Cubby rescue person at Best Friends, let me know Cubby found a "FANTASTIC" forever home Here's an part of her letter.
Just
wanted to let you know that Cubby was adopted a few weeks ago by a FANTASTIC
family in Las Vegas. After he was returned to us, we put him into foster
care in Las Vegas, and his foster mom was great. She took him to
obedience school donated by a local trainer, and Cubby excelled - he quickly
graduated to advanced classes. She also took him to the dog park every
day, where he became quite well known. And, she started having him
qualified as a pet therapy dog - everybody loved him!! He drew so much
attention, two local news stations ran several stories on him. Finally,
a great family met him at Petsmart, fell in love with him, and took him home.
They have two other dogs, and the wife continues the canine therapy and
frequent dog park visits. The husband has a little putting green in the
back yard and, when Cubby isn't playing with his other buddies, he spends his
time chasing golf balls and grabbing them before they go into the hole.
He's very funny, and very happy.
Also, if you'd like to learn more about Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, please visit www.bestfriends.com
Sidney-Blind Lab (possible Mix) Albany, NY Date Posted 10/23/01 
SYDNEY - purebred Yellow Lab (poss. mix), female, ~ 10 mos old., rescued approx. 2 mos ago. She has been taken to Cornell Medical Center and examined. Surgery is not an option, she has double detached retinas that are not repairable. Sydney has dealt with her condition wonderfully & has a happy go lucky, sweet disposition, despite being picked up as a stray (quite possibly dumped). Sydney weighs 45 lbs, is now just about housetrained and will let you know when she needs to go out. She has mastered her environment in her foster home & we are sure will do fine once moved to a permanent home, she adjusts to everything so well. She loves people, gives kisses & is amazingly well-acclimated & not fearful of anything at all. She is adventureous & loves to play with other dogs. Nothing keeps this baby down. Please write us today if you are interested in adopting Sydney. Peg from Peppertree
Rescue says Sidney was adopted "And to the most wonderful of homes where
she will be the most spoiled little girl in world."
Jack-One eyed Coonhound Cleveland, OH Date Posted 9/21/01 Hi everyone, "I wanted to let you
know that Jack went to his forever, wonderful home on Sunday. A couple
in Denver responded to Jack's story, and after checking them out
completely, we agreed to meet half way. So Jack, his foster mom, and I
met them in Columbia, MO. What a happy ending to a very sad beginning.
Jack had his eye removed and went through heartworm treatment, and he is
now one happy boy living with another Walker Hound, a Rottie mix (who
loves him), an old Cocker, and some cats. Thanks for helping to get the
word out on Jack, so you can take him off of your adoption pages now if
you would like."
Iris-9week old Blind Chocolate Lab-Monterey, California Date Posted 10/15/01 My husband and I rescued a 9 week old chocolate lab over the weekend. Female. Very very sweet (my husband is becoming QUITE attached!!). We already have two dogs (one hearing and one deafie), so a third would be too much. The owners were going to send her to the humane society (and we know what her fate would be as they are a *kill* shelter). She is way too sweet to let that happen. She was the only one of the litter who was born blind, but we think she sees shades of gray. She will be going to the vets tomorrow to start her puppy shots and see if there is anything that can be done regarding her vision. She is great with my two female aussies: play bowing and play growling to get them to romp with her. She is the color of milk chocolate with a cute little white chin!! We are crate training her and whimpers when she has to go out. She comes when we clap our hands, wagging her tail wildly as she trots towards the sound! She is very smart and will be a wonderful addition to someone willing to give her the extra care she needs. She is located in Monterey, California. Iris went to her new forever home in Illinois the first week of Nov.
Harley-Visually Impaired Boxer-Central KY Date Posted 9/15/01 Harley is a Boxer boy that came to us from a shelter here in KY. Harley has some vision, but is classified as blind. He learned the house in about 10 minutes and is coming and going like a pro. Harley is housebroken and crate trained. He is great with the other Boxers, but cats will not work. Harley is a smart boy that is looking for a new family to love him and take good care of him. He promised to give love and kisses in return! Kelli of Central KY Boxer Rescue Inc let me know that Harley had found his forever home with her. She loves him too much to let him go.
Pearl-10 month old Blind/Deaf
Australian Shepherd Mix-Tx Date Posted 3/15/2000
Pearl is in desperate need of a very special home. She was born both blind and deaf. She is now about 10 mos old and weighs 40 lbs. Pearl is both crate trained and leash trained. She runs with a group of Afghans and is totally unafraid of almost anything. She is able to maneuver around the house so well that you would almost mistake her for a sighted dog. She is very intelligent, loving and fiesty. This little girl needs a home with someone who will spend time training her and who will keep her feeling secure. Pearl now has a special home and is happy.
Heidi-Pointer/Dal mix-Houston, TX Date Posted 1/30/2001 Heidi is a three to four year old Pointer or Dalmatian mix. She is blind in one eye and has recovered from a broken jaw. These injuries might have been due to abuse or a run in with a car. She is completely recovered and needs not further medical treatment. She only weighs about 30 lbs, is very sweet and affectionate and gets along well with other dogs. For more information about Heidi,please e-mail Sandra at sstahl@ev1.net Heidi now has a loving home.
Blue-Night Blindness-Aussie-Houston,TX Date Posted 8/10/01 Blue was found as a stray.
He is a purebred Aussie called a Lethal White. Both his mother and
father were blue merles, the object to get cute merle puppies with blue
eyes. One in 4 come out with this genetic deformity which causes
blindness and deafness in the offspring. Blue is worthy of a great
Annie-Blind Bichon-Lynn, MA Date Posted 9/19/01 Lovely little Annie was found as a stray in Lynn MA, Annie was believed to be both blind & deaf. She also had a broken jaw which was repaired on 8/15, the wire will be removed in a few wks more. Annie is blind from cataracts however she is not deaf. Her ears were so badly infected for such a longtime her ear canals are closed. She is being treated for that infection, but will require another surgery to correct the closing of the canals.
Dear Annie not only needs a forever home but help to receive this
next surgery. donations to help Annie go home can be sent to: Annie now has a loving forever home.
Chopper-7 year old Blind Malamute-Sanpete County, Utah Date Posted 8/29/01
Now I'm asking for referral to resource lists, especially lists that will let me seek an adopter or long term foster home for a blind Malamute, who is presently in Sanpete Shelter in Utah. Sanpete County is rural Utah, 1 1/2 hours from Provo, 2 1/2 hours from SLC. The dog's name is Chopper. He is very pretty and reportedly very sweet. His "kind" owner left Chopper and his elderly chow companion with Animal Control. Chopper is understandably confused and unhappy. But his temperament remains stable. A forever home would be a dream come true. I have pictures. Contact me at dan@industryinet.com they can call at 979-865-5953. The Alaskan Malamute Assistance League, which is the national rescue for Alaskan Malamutes, does not have a rescue affiliate in Utah. If we did, we would take him into rescue. Instead we are trying to find an adopter for Chopper. We will work cooperatively with the Sanpete Shelter as we have done in the past. In essence, if we find a prospective adopter, AMAL will screen the home, help with transport, and provide follow up to assure that Chopper settles well into his new family. http://www.malamuterescue.org Chopper now has a loving forever home.
Darla - 5yr old Blind Boxer-Austin, TX Date Posted 10/10/01 Please call the shelter directly if you can help 512-708-6000 or visit web site for further info http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/animals >
I am volunteer at Townlake Animal center in
Austin, Tx. There is 5 years old boxer who is blind named Darla is in adopt
area. She just moved there from stray area.I don't know if she have a chance
there. She is so sweet. Maybe she have better chance on your website. Darla now has a loving forever home!
8 wk blind mix-puppy needs home ASAP! Date Posted 9/29/01 Well we have an extra sad case that
needs a home ASAP. She is an 8 week old mix--possibly pit mix--she is
brindled, but not smooth coated like a pit--so something else is in there too.
She was hit by a car about a week and a half ago and has recovered everywhere
except her sight. The vets feel she will always be blind due to damage when she
was hit, but otherwise she will be fine. The so-called owner no ***I'm happy to report that the little puppy went to her new forever home
Gabe-Blind 6 month old Aussie Auburn, AL Date Posted 9/21/01 Gabe is a blind 6 month old,
male Australian Shepherd pup. His blindness is the result of breeding two
merle Australian shepherds, which often produces dogs with disabilities.
He was left in the drop-off area of Lee County Shelter in Auburn, AL the last
week of June. Gabe has been in a foster home, where he has been
housebroken and crate-trained. Very affectionate and gentle, Gabe likes
all dogs, cats, and children. He is playful and loves chew toys! We
are eager for Gabe to find a patient and Gabe now has a loving forever home.
Pete-Blind Pitbull-Fairfield, CA Hi how are you doing?
I am from a volunteer animal control center in Fairfield, CA. We have a
pitbull I have named Pete that is really so, so sweet! He may have been
used as a bait dog. He loves people. He has blinded and has a tail
that he wages when you say hello. Pete was a shelter and Kathy was getting very worried about him. I was thrilled when she wrote me on 10/6 to let me know the following: Dear, Linda thanks to your wonderful web site Pete is in Hollywood. In the most wonderful home you could ask for. They really love him. By putting Pete on your web site it helped him find a home. He's a very special dog and his blindness hasn't made him any different than any other dog, that makes him more special. Because of people like you these dogs that no one wants are wanted. I just wish that I could thank you more, you were a tramendous help and I thank you again.
Tonto-Visually
Impaired GSD-Los Angeles, CA Tonto - Visually impaired 5 year
old male/neutered German Shepherd Dog, being sponsored by the German
Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, California Tonto has been in boarding, and we've learned that he likes to be with another dog who can help him to get around. Poor Tonto is lost when his dog buddy is not in the kennel with him. We feel that Tonto would do best in a quiet home with a solid routine that he can be accustomed to and rely on. A home without stairs or a pool would work best. Tonto would love to have another dog in the home that can help him to get around. He would also do best in a home without children. He is neutered and up-to-date on his vaccinations. Tonto was rescued from a Southern California animal shelter wearing a very expensive and elaborate collar, but NO ID TAGS. Our repeated efforts to locate his owner have been unsuccessful. Heather from GSD rescue let me know Tonto had been adopted
Gizmo-Visually
Impaired Corgi-Downers Grove, IL Gizmo was rescued in May by the
Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue Group. He was in a
shelter in danger of being put down, when we stepped in to rescue him.
According to the shelter, the reason for owner turn in was a divorce and a
change in the living situation at the home. Karen Sporny let me know that Gizmo is on his way to his new home the week of 9/26/01 She hopes to send pictures of this happy little fellow in his new forever home soon
Frasier-Blind
Lhasa-West LA, CA This 7 yr old, 16 lb, precious
little boy was dumped in a shelter by his owners because his eyesight is
impaired. But don't let that stop you from reading on. Frasier
has a golden tan coat of silk
and a face that could melt Alaska in a second flat. He is absolutely
one of the most beautiful, gentle Lhasas we have ever had at Lhasa Happy
Homes -- and he gets around just fine! He walks pretty
well on a leash and is learning to climb up and down the stairs!
When he looks at you with those big brown eyes, he will Randee let me know Frasier has found a very special, loving, incredible home.
Senior Chihuahua blind and deaf-Sacramento, CA I am an Animal Control Officer in Sacramento. Just over 2 weeks ago I was called to pick up an old dog that some people found in a field. He is a very old Chihuahua, he is
missing half his teeth, is nearly blind,
and pretty deaf, and is missing some hair. He gets around pretty well
for his age, he barks when he needs to go outside for business, and just
really wants to sit near you, and let you rub his chin, or sleep in a comfy
bed with a blanket. (He already has a favorite one at my house) . He
does snore softly. He doesn't like to be outside by himself for too
long, so he barks some more to get you to bring him in. Even though he can't
really see or hear you comming, he has NEVER offered even a snip when
startled. He has a good smeller, sniff out the food and even crunches (perfers)
small kibbles. Pretty cute since the teeth on his left side are all
gone. He just flips it around until it contacts teeth and the he munches
away.
It was my original thought that he wandered away from his house, and his owners would look at the county shelter for him. To no avail. I also placed a found ad in the local paper, hoping to locate owners...to no avail. After the required stray period I went to the shelter and brought him home. (it is way too stressful there for a guy like this). I then went to the neighborhood where he was found, knocked on doors, leftnotes for people that were not home...again hoping to locate the owners. I believe that someone, somewhere is missing this little guy, just a much as he is missing them. I am sure he belonged to some senior citizen somewhere....again to no avail. I am now at a point that I am not quite sure what to do. He does not deserve to die because he got lost, or sadly to think..got dumped. He has brought someone somewhere many happy years. I work 10 hours a day at the shelter plus drive time. I need assistance in getting him placed, or fostered, something. I am willing to assist with transportation. Any assistance or ideas you may have will be greatly appreciated, by both of us. Thanking you in advance. Cindy Walden Wonderful news this little guy has found a forever home. Here is Cindy's Walden update. To all the people that cared so much, It is with great happiness that I want to share with you that I have placed the little blind and deaf Chihuahua. It was thru the help of many many caring people that this all happened. It all began with a posting at www.blinddogs.com, from there I got messages, offers and such a outpour of care and concern that it truly took me back. CRT (Chihuahua Rescue Transport - Jennifer at took him into their program and we were working to transport him to the bay area for foster and placement. The local TV channel contacted me and wanted to run an article on him, we did so. It was thru this article that I was able to interview prospective adopters and place the dog here in the local Sacramento area. He has a wonderful new loving home and will live there very comfortably from now on. I have and will continue to encourage those who truly want to adopt a senior or disabled dog to check at their local shelters as these dogs are there on a regular basis, and most often are not given a chance at being adopted. Prospective adopters must realize that there will be ongoing vet care required for these special dogs, but they are worth it. If as the adopter you are sincere, continue to work with the staff at the shelter and prove to them that you are serious, and will provide for this animal. Again, I want to thank each and every one of you for your help in making this a success story, it would not have been possible without people like each one of you. You are all truly special people.Cindy WaldenACO Sacramento County Neo-Visually Impaired Terrier Mix-Los Angeles, Ca This is Neo, a very sweet terrier mix
(the shelter says chihuahua cross, I say more likely beagle and rat terrier) who
was rescued from the North Central Los Angeles pound this week. Neo's Rescuer Mary let me know that they had fallen in love with Neo and were going to keep him. She says he is an amazing dog.
Lab/Akita
Puppy-Southern, CA Folks, there's a blind lab/akita mix STILL at shelter. And I've attached photos to this and I'm sure Linda will have them updated at her site as well. This dog does NOT look akita at all. Looks like a yellow lab mix. Here are pictures for your site to add to the listing you have (lab/akita mix puppy). I have no clue if it's been saved or what. She is STILL AVAILABLE!!! She has VERY LIMITED TIME LEFT! Shelter phone is (818)756-9325 and her impound # is A416534. If you want her, we can arrange for her to be pulled and for a transport to wherever you are from southern California where she sits awaiting someone to take her. She is a PUPPY! PLEASE ::begging with puppy sad eyes:: Donna Palen let us know even though there had been several people asking to adopt her this little cutie was adopted out of the shelter by John and Carolyn (of Cavy rescue) as their own dog.
Blind Australian Shepherd-Boone, NC Date Posted 7/2/0 Newly is a miracle dog. You see, Newly has NO eyes. The amazing part? Her other senses are so keen that it almost makes up for her lack of sight. She seems to get along just fine with the help of her seeing eye dog, Sandy, and, as you can tell from pix1 and pix2, she's very playful. Getting photos of Newly was a challenge because she followed me everywhere -- never leaving my side. Newly is 5 yr old and has white and tan
coat color. She was brought to the shelter because she killed a cat. She
loves people. This was crossposted off the Watauga Humane Society Web site: Australian
Shepherd ~ White with Tan |
Linda
Glass
Blind Dog List Owner
Last updated 05/14/2007
Cubby, is a male, 9 months old, Collie/Border
Collie mix, and weighs 75 pounds (big boy!)
Pearl is a rescue that was taking in by the
Houston Afghan rescue.To be honest I am not sure how much there
adoption fees are, but I don't think it would matter for the right
person, because one look and you would fall in love with her.Here is
her description and story: Pearl was given to Afghan rescue for
fostering by a good hearted person who picked up a pregnant stray.
She is one of 13 mixed puppies born to an Australian Cattle Dog mama.
Foster or forever home
needed ASAP
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anyway, she is with the people until a home is found and we would
like to get her out of there ASAP before she gets hit again or dumped in a
kill shelter. I will have pictures,> possibly tomorrow, but for now if
someone could post this for me on the blind dogs list, I would appreciate
it. She is in Franklin, VA--and some transportation can be arranged to
surrounding areas.
He is a small
adult dog, 8 years old, probably weighs about 17-20 pounds or so.
