animal rescuers - resources - support

Andrew, Jr. · 11-27-2009, 07:35 PM

Belle,

I love how the dog is smiling. And the cat looks like my Gabby. I rescued Gabby from a woman who's farm was taken over by the ASPCA. She was elderly, and really had a heart of gold, but had no mobility, and couldn't take care of any of her animals. And she had all kinds from cats, dogs, horses, pigs, cows, and even buffalo. Anyway, long story short, Gabby's mother was pregnant, and I got her from my vet. And that looks like her.

:badg er:

:schn auzer:

Love,
Andrew

PS: No, don't give me a ton of links to look up. My ocd will be in overdrive...not like it is already (laughing).

suebee · 11-27-2009, 07:52 PM

Does anybody have any resources in regards to blind dogs: living with, training another dog to be their guide and companion...etc

Andrew, Jr. · 11-27-2009, 07:55 PM

Let me go look for a couple. I have a book.

violaine · 11-27-2009, 08:01 PM

cybersue, hallo.

maybe these will help:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...guide-dog.html

http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/agencies.html

suebee · 11-27-2009, 08:21 PM

Thanks Belle. I saw another piece online today about two standard poodles - one who is the guide dog for the other.

I'm considering the possibility (with the emphasis on considering) of adopting a blind Aussie. You might remember I lost mine this past summer. (and miss him every day). The dog in question lost her eyes to glaucoma. She had a mate, but since she was the dominant partner before she lost her sight, they apparently had actual physical battles when he tried to take the lead. I think that any one of my dogs would be a potential guide dog for her, and so I'm looking into the possibility. So, aside from being in touch with her foster Mom I'm trying to learn everything I can about living with a blind dog. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sue

NotAnAverageGuy · 11-27-2009, 11:29 PM

If I lived in a house with a backyard I would take in a blind,disabled, crippled dog. Most likely a Pitbull because alot of people want a so called "perfect" dog, well to me that dog is perfect, the dog is alive and being taken care of, instead of abused or put down simply because of the breed.

But I also have a HUGE diversion for sugar gliders, which is well known, if I had the means to have a rescue I would. Honestly down the road, I see me with gliders than a dog or cat.

violaine · 11-27-2009, 11:43 PM

andrew, cover your eyes please- more links

sue, here's some good info, i think:

http://www.matnet.com/~divs/assisted/blind_dog.html

christie · 11-28-2009, 06:31 AM

Has anyone used the anti anxiety medication, Reconcile?

We have a mini schnauzer who was a Katrina rescue. He has always been a tad on the "crazy" side, but since our move in April, his anxiety has just escalated.

We consulted with a new vet here yesterday, and he has ordered this medication for Scooter. It should be in next week.

We have tried the OTC calming meds for him without any results.

I would be interested in others' experiences with this.

suebee · 11-29-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by violaine

andrew, cover your eyes please- more links

sue, here's some good info, i think:

http://www.matnet.com/~divs/assisted/blind_dog.html

Thanks Belle! That gives me some links to other resources too!

11-27-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
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11-27-2009, 07:52 PM	#2
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