Queens, NY: Scared Pit Bull Needs Your Help

PLEASE CONTACT LAURA AT: HOTSHOT824@AOL.COM ASAP

A VERY SPECIAL BOY & A VERY SAD STORY…

***APOLLO NEEDS A FOSTER/PERMANENT HOME IMMEDIATELY****

APOLLO HAS LOST THE ONLY FAMILY HE HAS EVER KNOWN DUE TO A SEVERE, UNEXPECTED FAMILY ILLNESS. YOU SEE, THIS PRECIOUS, SWEET, SPECIAL BOY IS TOTALLY DEAF, AND IS PARTIALLY BLIND IN ONE EYE. HE IS EXTREMELY AFFECTIONATE, AND NEEDS TO KNOW THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE NEAR HIM TO FEEL SAFE AND SECURE.

APOLLO IS STILL JUST A BABY AT JUST ABOUT 1 YEAR OLD. HE IS 70 POUNDS OF TRUE LOVE AND AFFECTION, NEUTERED, UP-TO-DATE ON ALL VACCINES, MICROCHIPPED, & LOCATED IN QUEENS, NY.

SADLY, APOLLO IS NOW AT A BOARDING FACILITY, TOTALLY DEVASTATED, CRYING AND DESPERATELY LOOKING FOR HIS FAMILY.

PLEASE, THIS IS TRULY A DESPERATE SITUATION. HIS LIPS WERE QUIVERING, AS HE WAS BEGGING AND PLEADING TO GO WITH ME. I AM BESIDE MYSELF WITH GRIEF BECAUSE I HAVE NO ROOM FOR HIM AT MY HOME AS I CURRENTLY HAVE 9 DOGS. I AM PLEADING FOR HELP TO EVERYONE I KNOW AND TRUST TO HELP ME, HELP THIS PRECIOUS BABY BOY FIND HIS WAY TO A LOVING FOSTER OR PERMANENT HOME.

Ermine, KY: Pit Bull Pup Needs Help ASAP

Spike is a very sweet solid white pit bull that is deaf. He will be one year old in December. He weighs about 60-70 lbs. Spike is not neutered. His family is looking for him a new home because they just don’t have the time for him and they recently moved and can’t have him where they are now. He is currently staying with a friend but needs a home or rescue or he will be going to the local kill shelter. His family did not know he was deaf when they purchased him and they are not familiar with training a deaf dog. They say he is very friendly and great with kids. They have been trying to sale him on a classifieds page and this is where I saw him. I contacted them about a month ago and they were hesitant to accept any help. I’m afraid they will still try to sale him even though they have now accepted our help so the sooner he can find rescue the better. I don’t want him to end up with dog fighters, which are quite common here. He is located in Perry County, Kentucky

I am the contact for this boy.

Thank you,

Stephanie Gilbert

steph@dreamlandrescue.org

ph. (606)-633-0050

http://www.DreamlandRescue.org

Frederick, MD: Pit Bull Pup Needs to Get Out

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16325170

Casper at 8 months old, is a very nice boy that has already learned two commands.

Deaf dogs do VERY well, and actually respond very successfully to hand signals ...it's just a different approach to teaching. He seems good natured and eager to learn.

$92.50 FEE INCLUDES: neutering/spaying, vaccinations, microchip, rabies voucher, and county license.

Optional Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichiosis Test is an additional $25.00.

Dogs 5 years of age and older benefit from a $20 discount in the adoption fee. Adopt two dogs or more in the same day, and receive $20 off each additional animal.

Please call the shelter to check on the availability of any animal at (301) 600-1546. PRESS 0 WHEN YOU BEGIN TO HEAR THE RECORDING TO AVOID THE PHONE TREE..

We are located at 1832 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD 21702.

Animal visiting hours are as follows:

Mon, Tue, and Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm
Wed and Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm (our late evening hours)
Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

Frederick County Animal Control

Frederick, MD

301-600-1546

What a Hurdle of Obstacle for Daisy!

One day when we were buying food for our other dog Olivia, we found Daisy's picture. Daisy was born blind and deaf and was passed through three homes before finding us. She was only 3 months old and scared. She bonded instantly with Olivia but refused to bond with us. Daisy was up all hours of the night pacing and barking, which we later learned was normal for blind and deaf dogs. Within 48 hrs we knew we needed to call a trainer. Fortunately one was willing to volunteer his services.

The first step was for us to understand Daisy’s need for a strict schedule; this would be her life force. And next was for Daisy to accept our touch. It took eight months for Daisy to bond with us, working with her day and night. In one sense the job was simple, hold Daisy until she succumbed to us, or fell asleep, but not for Daisy. We spent the first three months with many bites and scratches; we didn’t have the typical dog with the wagging tail running to greet us. I spent many nights in tears feeling as if somehow I was failing as a pet parent. As much as Daisy’s rejection stung, it was also a constant reminder that this was not about me, this was about Daisy’s growth and trust in us and I was not about to give up trying.

I will never forget the first break through when she no longer fought me but rather collapsed and fell asleep in my arms, this time I cried happy tears, the bond was made and would only grow stronger from here. Since then Daisy has learned how to climb stairs, visit new locations and even learn how to swim! And even though we always find ourselves asking, what about Daisy? Daisy’s strength, joy for life and perseverance is something I would never trade for the world.

Maryam
http://whataboutdaisy.com

Elizabethtown, NC: Boxer Needs a Home or Rescue

ELI - POSSIBLY DEAF PUREBRED BOXER

Eli is a purebred boxer, and is possibly deaf. Eli needs a home or rescue that would be willing to work with him, and will be patient with him while he learns to be part of a household. Please, someone save Eli. He is a gorgeous boy, and just needs someone to understand him. If you’ve never cared for a deaf dog, please see http://www.deafdogs.org for more information.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=413722&id=343515945293#!/photo.php?pid=12458041&id=343515945293

PLEASE SEE THE WHOLE PHOTO ALBUM! THERE ARE MANY PETS IN NEED! IF AN ANIMAL IS MARKED URGENT, THEY HAVE LITTLE TO NO TIME LEFT! PLEASE ACT NOW IF YOU CAN HELP!

For more photos, see:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16376170

Volunteer info:

For FACEBOOK POSTINGS: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A DOG FROM BLADEN, PLEASE EMAIL (displaced.nyer@gmail.com) or MESSAGE KELLY BORNY BAKER HERE ON FACEBOOK.

Silvia is extremely overwhelmed at the moment, and Kelly will sort and facilitate requests for information on the dogs posted on Facebook.

When you contact Kelly, please include:

The name of the pet you are interested in
Your contact information
Your geographic location
The organization or rescue you represent (if any)

Kelly will organize and send these contacts to Silvia for reply.

A SHELTER FRIEND volunteers may be able to assist you and can obtain transport at a reasonable cost. Or, if you cannot adopt and would like to foster or sponsor a pet please call them at 910-876-0539 or email Silvia at bladenpets@yahoo.com.

Shelter Info:

Bladen County Animal Shelter
506 Smith Circle
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Phone: 910-862-6918

NEW SHELTER HOURS!!!
Please visit or call during office hours of:

Mon-Fri
1:00 - 5:30 PM

Saturday
9:00 AM to 12 Noon
Location: Bladen County AC, Elizabethtown, NC

Burbank, CA: Deaf Cat Needs a Foster or Home by June

BEAUTIFUL ABANDONED DEAF KITTY DESPERATELY NEEDS HOME

“Tuna,” a deaf calico kitty with lovely painterly markings was abandoned/lost in Burbank, where my husband and I noticed her hanging out on people’s porches for almost two years. She was injured on various occasions by other local animals; she was a soft target as she could not hear them approaching.

Tuna was badly injured in one such encounter last year. Her wounds got infected, she was clearly in a lot of pain, and her condition swiftly deteriorated. Since everyone on the street insisted she was not their responsibility, we decided to step in and take her to the vet. Once on antibiotics, she quickly healed, and is now back to being the picture of health.

We have been fostering Tuna for the last year: she is a sweet, purring bundle who loves to sit by you and be cuddled and kissed; she adores human company and is a talkative little girl who calls out to you to be petted. She is a smallish cat, with lovely black-rimmed eyes. We took her on as a foster, fully knowing we could not keep her for a variety of complicated reasons.

Tuna is slowly beginning to tolerate the company of other cats. She has had a tough life (abandoned twice!) and is still a tiny bit skittish and shy sometimes, although she has been getting beautifully socialized over the past many months. She is litter-trained and de-flea’d, and tested negative for FeLV, FIV, and HW; the vet estimated her age at four years.

Please give this adorable deaf little girl the safe and loving forever (or foster) home she desperately needs. We need to place her by June at the very latest.

We will only charge a rehoming fee of $50, which is the tiniest part of the vet and other expenses we have incurred for Tuna. Please call (818) 753-9328.

Shefali

Lampass, TX: Pregnant Jack Russell Terrier

UPDATE: Imp has been re-named Miracle and is in care of Russell Rescue. She is not available for adoption until her babies are born and weaned. Contact Pam at okcjrt@aol.com for more information.

This is Amanda from the Lampasas Animal Shelter. We are desperately in need of a rescue that may be able to help this wonderful little dog. Her name is Imp, and she is possibly a fox terrier/chihuahua cross, and is about two years old if I remember correctly. We thought she would go fairly quickly, but it's a good thing she didn't. After a couple of weeks in the shelter, it became obvious that Imp was pregnant. Lately, it looks as if she is getting close to term. We moved her into a private room over the weekend just in case she had her puppies, and when we did, we realized something that had been impossible to notice in the noisy kennel - Imp is deaf as well as pregnant. She is very sweet, and is suprisingly good with kids. She has never shown any sign of aggression; not even a nip if you wake her up. We actually had her out with a group of 4-H kids a couple of weeks ago, and she loved it. She does great on a leash, and loves to cuddle.

Due to her disability, let alone her pregnancy, we know that it will be almost impossible to place her from here in the shelter. We also understand that it will be difficult for you as rescues to find her a loving home. In other words, we know that this is a long shot, but we wanted to try just in case. If you can help, or know of another group that may be able to help us save this loving little girl, please let us know. You can reach us at this email address, or you can call the shelter directly at 512-556-8586.

Thank you,

Amanda

Baldwin Park, CA: Deaf/Blind Senior Chow to die 5/10

UPDATE: Pledge for a Qualified 501c3 Rescue: $1,075 upfront plus a televised feature on the person behind saving this dog and also the dog in California.

THE GOOD

First the good news. The shelter has given Ebony an extension until 5/14, with a review on 5/15. Also, JC O'Connell has added $25 per month for a full year to an already generous pledge for a 501c3 rescue to take this dog. Additionally, I have offers of pull assistance if needed.

THE BAD

I was notifed by the shelter yesterday that they tried to conduct a temperament test on Ebony and he growled and tried to bite. Note that a temp test is standard procedure for the shelter to approve public adoption for a Chow, and I expect there were many calls to the shelter concerning this dog. Ebony is now for rescue only to an approved 501c3, as he is labeled agressive. Since a real temperament test was not even possible given the situation, this seems an inaccurate and unfair judgement. Given that he is old, blind, deaf, and was abandoned to a strange place where he has received little contact, his behavior might be expected and normal given the situation. But now his options have narrowed.

THE UGLY

Ebony was failed first by the owner that abandoned him, and now by the shelter system. Each day he remains caged, his hope is waning.

THE HOPE

There is still hope for Ebony. There are rescues who will believe in him, who are willing to give him a chance and an opportunity to experience love, care, comfort, and security for his remaining days. Please keep networking for Ebony until he is rescued and safe.

TV Feature Offer from Brett Allen:

I will do a televised feature on the person behind saving this dog, and also the dog, on our Official Best Of California show and/or the Official Best Of LA show about this special rescue. We need to get the word out and I can do it.

Please rescue - Please keep networking

Ebony is still waiting and hoping for someone to come and get him. He is at Baldwin Park Animal Care and Control at 4275 N. Elton, Baldwin Park, CA 91706. Ph# is 626 962 3577. His impound # is A4119185.

His owners abandoned him to a doomed existence -- can anyone save him and give him the care and comfort he deserves in his old age? He only has until May 10th. There is a pull assistance offered for anyone interested. They are killing these old dogs quickly. Can anyone get this dog out and into a safe and comfortable place for her remaining days?

$350 in pledges to a qualified 501c3 rescue. If able to help, contact Jan at jan@zirkel.us