ADOPTION - Disable Dogs

Living with a Disabled Dog by Jennifer Bridwell

There are some special challenges to living with a disabled dog — emotional, physical, and sometimes financial. But dogs play the cards they're dealt, without self-pity, so if you do share your life with a disabled dog, you can give him a full and fulfilling life.

Just a Dog

Here's a little secret: disabled dogs don't know or care that they're disabled. They don't feel sorry for themselves, and neither should you. Give them the respect a proud dog deserves, and treat them just like any other dog, with consideration for their abilities and limitations.

You do have to make some adjustments in how you live with them and train them for safety reasons, but that doesn't mean that they should be put in a bubble. For example, a reasonable accommodation for a deaf dog would be to not let him off leash, at least in unfenced areas. Don't move the furniture around if you have a blind dog, or get steps, a ramp, or even wheels if you have a physically disabled dog.

Push it to the Limit

Disabled dogs don't need pity, but they do need leadership, management, socialization, and training just as much as any other dog; in some cases, more. You may have to make some adjustments to the cues you use, or in how your dog performs the exercises, but do engage their minds and bodies to the limits of their abilities.


Beautiful Disabled Dogs FOR ADOPTION

HENRY

Name:  Henry
Age:  5 yrs old
Disability:  Blind
Breed/Weight:  Shep mix, approx 50 lbs

History: Henry was a stray in a shelter in Brandywine, MD.  He was malnourished, lyme and HW positive, very neglected - but a true survivor to manage on his own.

Meet Henry!  One of the kindest, sweetest dogs we've had here at the rescue.  He really is a "diamond in the ruff" - a happy personality, no temperament issues, enjoying everything life has to offer him.  He enjoys being close to you - and will literally hug you.  He is also great on a leash - so trusting and confident, happy to be with a faithful friend exploring the world.  Henry loves people but does it with a lower energy level.  He is content checking out the yard if you're busy, but is ready to go when there is something else to do.  Henry is now free of heart worms, has had some eye surgery reducing the pressure and eliminating his pain.  Henry is a thoughtful soul and is ready for someone that will appreciate his quiet manner and good nature.  He is fine with other dogs, although not a big "play" dog and would do best without cats. Henry was recently diagnosed with "congestive heart failure"...  he is on some medication to help the symptoms and is having the fluid build up removed as required.  Henry has always been a very "easy going" guy - so this change in his health is not having much affect on his joy of life or his daily routine - he's still a very "laid back" gentleman.  
NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Name:  ROCKY
Age:  
Disability:  3 legged
Breed/Weight:  Mix Breed
History:  to be confirmed.


Rocky, is a very friendly pup, he will settled quickly.  He has the best of breeds, loyal and playful as a young puppy!  He loves to play and his run gets along with other dogs and cats! His energy and spirit is over the top!  A fun dog, that will melt your heart,  and  he will  make a great companion.