Rescue Dogs
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GILDA (READY FOR ADOPTION!)
Gilda is a five-year-old female mastiff, she was a breeder dog and was found on the streets and sent to a shelter. She went to the shelter underweight and with a cherry eye and developed an upper respiratory infection after arriving. When we learned she was about to be euthanized, we rescued and took her in. Gilda eventually recovered from her upper respiratory infection and she then had surgery done to remove her cherry eye. After recovering she started obedience school and regular socializing. Gilda is a very sweet obedient 100-pound dog. She loves people and is okay with cats and around some dogs. Sweet Gilda would make a wonderful companion dog with older children. |
PAXTON
Paxton is a 4 or 5 year old sweet male dog, he now wears about 8-10 pounds. He was found at a local animal control shelter and because of his feral and aggressive behavior was about to be euthanized. We were asked to take him into our rescue and we said yes! It took awhile for Paxton to learn to trust us because of his many different fears, however, eventually he warmed up to us and showed us his very affectionate and sweet side. He is paralyzed because when he was younger he was bit on the back by another animal. He is incontinent and has to be expressed, and he does wear diapers. Paxton is a very loving boy who just has some special needs.
Paxton is a 4 or 5 year old sweet male dog, he now wears about 8-10 pounds. He was found at a local animal control shelter and because of his feral and aggressive behavior was about to be euthanized. We were asked to take him into our rescue and we said yes! It took awhile for Paxton to learn to trust us because of his many different fears, however, eventually he warmed up to us and showed us his very affectionate and sweet side. He is paralyzed because when he was younger he was bit on the back by another animal. He is incontinent and has to be expressed, and he does wear diapers. Paxton is a very loving boy who just has some special needs.
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FINN
Finn is a very sweet dog that came to us from an animal shelter, he was found on the streets. He went to the animal shelter with an injured leg so they did surgery on his leg and put a plate in, but unfortunately the surgery did not work and now he has a limp. Our ortho specialist had told us that it is best not to remove the plate thats shifting because his cartilage is growing over it and that it should just be left to grow, but he does however need to go swimming so he can use that leg and make it stronger. Finn was also incontinent and couldn't poop by himself when we got him because they had cut his tail off, however he seems to be getting some feeling back and he is now able to mostly poop by himself. Finn is now going to be starting swimming lessons, we will be posting updates on his progress in our blog updates! |
HUDSON *ADOPTED!*
At 10 weeks old Hudson was hit by a car. He ended up at a local animal shelter but it was not a no kill shelter. The shelter vet performed a Bilateral Femoral Head Ostectomy. Shortly after surgery, it was noted that his rear, right leg was not flexible at the stifle or hock. RADS were submitted to a specialist for review where it was quadriceps contracture that was diagnosed. Physical therapy on the left leg seem to be progressing but the right leg remained completely ridged. The specialist recommended amputation to the ridged rear leg. Unfortunately Hudson's time at the shelter was up and they had to make room for more dogs being turned into the shelter. The shelter staff reached out to 100 rescues and contacted us 2 times. The second email said he was going to be euthanized the next day. Knowing his surgery would be expensive and we have a few dogs and cats in medical treatment now, taking him in would be a burden for us but he was so young and we didn't want to see his life end so soon. We made the decision to take a chance and give him a second chance. Dharma Rescue takes in mostly disabled and injured dogs and cats and we have high medical bills. We are hoping who ever reads this will give Hudson a second chance and help us raise the money he needs for surgery and rehab. He does have some minor pain issues with the leg that needs to be amputated as it continues to become more ridged. This brave adorable puppy, now almost 4 months old has been through one surgery that wasn't successful and now we can fix him by removing the leg that will never work and hinders his movement. |
His journey will not be over after the leg amputation, he will also need therapy at a rehab center to make sure the other leg has good movement and can hold him up as he gets older. He may also need a hip replacement when he is grown up . We are willing to give him a good life, maybe be in our therapy program and have the hip replacement done when it is time. Hudson is an absolutely sweet , happy, playful pup with a great painless future for him to look forward too.
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PIBBS
Mr. Pibbs was listed as a Yorkie but we believe he is more of a Yorkie/ Terrier mix. He is a stocky fella. He was at the Long Beach shelter and was confiscated from his owner for cruelty. The shelter took very good care of him and healed his wounds, where the only signs of abuse are from the scars. He may be smiling in this picture but he was not when we picked him up. He was once again scared about where he was going, the shelter took good care of him and gave him lots of love, he did not know his next chapter in life would be with Dharma Rescue until a forever home is approved for him. |
He learns to trust quickly and is such a happy little guy. He has did such a great job in his obedience class that he was awarded first place. He then became part of our DAWGS program and got his certification to become a therapy dog. Pibbs is very laid back and would prefer to be an only child but would not mind being around other dogs (not cats) who are calm and give him his space. We hope to find him a home with someone who can give him lots of love.
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COLLIN
This little guy came into the shelter and was going straight to the back to be euthanized. It was this year June, summer time and the shelter was so full because of people turning their pets in , after all it was vacation time. They were under staffed to be able to care for a paralyzed dog in his condition. He was lucky because someone at the shelter asked for a day to network him and hopefully get a rescue to take him. We happen to see the post on him and just asked if he was still there. he was but he needed a rescue to commit to him to save his life. we did. We also did not know what we were getting ourselves into. We quickly were able to collect the funds for his vet bill ,neutering, teeth cleaning, x ray and wound cleaning. His wounds were worse. Under the dead skin on hisWe quickly were able to collect the funds for his vet bill ,neutering, teeth cleaning, x ray and wound cleaning. His wounds were worse. Under the dead skin on his hocks were bone exposed. So we took him to a specialist to see if the legs could be saved. yes but it would take months of daily wrapping at a vets. Once again we were able to get the funding for his daily wrapping. |
It took 2 months of going every day except Sunday to a vet clinic . There was talk about possible amputation but we were at a great caring clinic. The techs and vets cared very much about giving this guy a second chance for a better life and they were successfully able to heal his wound and the skin grew over his hock bones. Today Colin has a wheelchair and is almost done with his obedience class. he will soon be going for his evaluation to be a therapy dog. He loves children, grown ups, other dogs. he is such a happy boy and will never have to worry about being so neglected ever again. hocks were bone exposed. So we took him to a specialist to see if the legs could be saved. yes but it would take months of daily wrapping at a vets. Once again we were able to get the funding for his daily wrapping. Colin is incontinent and must have his urine and bowels expressed 2-3 times a day. He drags his rear legs and has a wheelchair. |
FRENCHIE
Frenchie was found by a man on the side of a road and was then taken to a shelter. He was brought to us by another fellow rescuer. His rear end was in very bad shape. He had several wounds on it from scooting around on the streets. It took some time for his wounds to heel but with proper care and a healthy diet he bounced right back. Frenchie is a french bulldog with lots of energy. He is very vocal, friend and affectionate. He's a stocky big guy so you'll defiantly need some muscle in order to care for him. He gets along with other dogs and doesn't mind cats. We hope to find a home with people who are active or have kids to give him lots of attention and play time. Frenchie is incontinent and must have his urine and bowels expressed 2-3 times a day. He drags his rear legs and has a wheelchair. |
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KIKI BEAR
Kiki Bear is a very sweet Lhasa Apso mix. She is good with other dogs,cats and children. She loves to play and her curiosity makes her a little mischievous. She loves attention and playing.
When we got her she was paralyzed but she now can is half and half walking and in her wheelchair. She can be express and wears a diaper but also can express on her own if give time out side.
Kiki Bear is a very sweet Lhasa Apso mix. She is good with other dogs,cats and children. She loves to play and her curiosity makes her a little mischievous. She loves attention and playing.
When we got her she was paralyzed but she now can is half and half walking and in her wheelchair. She can be express and wears a diaper but also can express on her own if give time out side.
Mavis
Mavis is Tiny but Mighty. She was dumped paralyzed in a field. She was so scared she acted vicious and was almost euthanised at the city shelter. One person who worked at the shelter saved her by working with her and made her feel safe and her trust again.
She is a sweet little girl who likes to be held and sitting next to or on the lap of a person.
She has a special favorite person at Dharma Rescue so she will have to be adopted by a special person.
She prefers her doggie buggy or doggie sling bag.
Mavis is incontinent and must have her urine and bowels expressed 2-3 times a day.
Mavis is Tiny but Mighty. She was dumped paralyzed in a field. She was so scared she acted vicious and was almost euthanised at the city shelter. One person who worked at the shelter saved her by working with her and made her feel safe and her trust again.
She is a sweet little girl who likes to be held and sitting next to or on the lap of a person.
She has a special favorite person at Dharma Rescue so she will have to be adopted by a special person.
She prefers her doggie buggy or doggie sling bag.
Mavis is incontinent and must have her urine and bowels expressed 2-3 times a day.