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Update:
8/25/24
Kimmy has had her double cherry eye surgery, was spayed and recovered extremely well. She is on cyclosporine drops for a few more weeks and then she should not need any eye drops.
She does have a luxating patella (kneecap that is a bit loose) that her foster mom wouldn’t have even noticed if the vet didn’t find it upon examination. No treatment is necessary at this time. She also has a cute habit of placing her tip toes of her one back foot on the floor when standing and /or eating. She has scar tissue on her one toe from an older injury so she may have gotten in the habit of favoring that foot when she was a stray. There is no sign of injury or discomfort at other times and it does not limit her at all.
Her playful mouthiness is almost completely non existent unless she is extremely excited but she is very easily redirected with a chew toy.
Kimmy continues to charm everyone she meets and even those who observe her from a distance. Her foster mom and others describe her as the perfect girl.
Kimmy’s vision has improved to excellent since her eye infection and cherry eyes have been corrected. She does not appear to have visual impairments at this time but if she does, they are minor.
She is a wonderful lap dog, loves her human and is good on a leash.
Kimmy is a sweet, young, little girl who has transitioned into her foster home very quickly. Her breed is a guess of possibly chihuahua and papillon?
Her pictures show her double cherry eyes but they are going to be surgically corrected on August 9th, 2024. Over the past month Kimmy's vision has been upgraded to good in both eyes!! Her poor vision was significantly restored with proper care and vetting once she came into rescue.
Kimmy loves playing with humans or other dogs who do not mind her puppy energy. Two of the dogs in Kimmy's foster home are small and Kimmy's age and the three of them are beginning to play and run together. She is a submissive girl once she gets to know and trust the other dogs she comes in contact with. She is very smart and catches on quickly to redirection and correction when she becomes "mouthy", using her teeth to go after hands, only when playing as puppies do. She never purposefully bites, she has just never had social skills taught to her since she came from being on the streets.
Kimmy loves people and is most often found lying on her foster mom's lap or right beside her on the sofa. She loves to be pet anywhere and everywhere.
Overall, Kimmy is a very quiet and calm girl, especially for her young age.
Kimmy rides very well in the car.
Kimmy is doing amazing with house training, as she uses a crate when her foster mom is not home and is taken outside immediately when her mom gets home. She has a very occasional accident in the house but that's amazing for the short time she's been living inside a home.
This little lady is going to make a perfect little companion for someone!
BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.
Kimmy is being fostered in PA.
Update:
8/25/24
Kimmy has had her double cherry eye surgery, was spayed and recovered extremely well. She is on cyclosporine drops for a few more weeks and then she should not need any eye drops.
She does have a luxating patella (kneecap that is a bit loose) that her foster mom wouldn’t have even noticed if the vet didn’t find it upon examination. No treatment is necessary at this time. She also has a cute habit of placing her tip toes of her one back foot on the floor when standing and /or eating. She has scar tissue on her one toe from an older injury so she may have gotten in the habit of favoring that foot when she was a stray. There is no sign of injury or discomfort at other times and it does not limit her at all.
Her playful mouthiness is almost completely non existent unless she is extremely excited but she is very easily redirected with a chew toy.
Kimmy continues to charm everyone she meets and even those who observe her from a distance. Her foster mom and others describe her as the perfect girl.
Kimmy’s vision has improved to excellent since her eye infection and cherry eyes have been corrected. She does not appear to have visual impairments at this time but if she does, they are minor.
She is a wonderful lap dog, loves her human and is good on a leash.
Kimmy is a sweet, young, little girl who has transitioned into her foster home very quickly. Her breed is a guess of possibly chihuahua and papillon?
Her pictures show her double cherry eyes but they are going to be surgically corrected on August 9th, 2024. Over the past month Kimmy's vision has been upgraded to good in both eyes!! Her poor vision was significantly restored with proper care and vetting once she came into rescue.
Kimmy loves playing with humans or other dogs who do not mind her puppy energy. Two of the dogs in Kimmy's foster home are small and Kimmy's age and the three of them are beginning to play and run together. She is a submissive girl once she gets to know and trust the other dogs she comes in contact with. She is very smart and catches on quickly to redirection and correction when she becomes "mouthy", using her teeth to go after hands, only when playing as puppies do. She never purposefully bites, she has just never had social skills taught to her since she came from being on the streets.
Kimmy loves people and is most often found lying on her foster mom's lap or right beside her on the sofa. She loves to be pet anywhere and everywhere.
Overall, Kimmy is a very quiet and calm girl, especially for her young age.
Kimmy rides very well in the car.
Kimmy is doing amazing with house training, as she uses a crate when her foster mom is not home and is taken outside immediately when her mom gets home. She has a very occasional accident in the house but that's amazing for the short time she's been living inside a home.
This little lady is going to make a perfect little companion for someone!
BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.
Interested in adopting a BDRA dog? Simply fill out our application.
All of our adult dogs are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and on heartworm and flea/tick preventive. All puppies are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventive.
We ask a $400 adoption fee. This does not begin to cover the vet work we do on our dogs, which is why we are always fundraising! For unaltered dogs (such as puppies too young to be spayed/neutered prior to adoption), we now require an additional $100 spay/neuter deposit that is refundable upon BDRA receiving proof of spay/neuter and rabies vaccination.
Interested in adopting a BDRA dog? Simply fill out our application.
All of our adult dogs are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and on heartworm and flea/tick preventive. All puppies are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventive.
We ask a $400 adoption fee. This does not begin to cover the vet work we do on our dogs, which is why we are always fundraising! For unaltered dogs (such as puppies too young to be spayed/neutered prior to adoption), we now require an additional $100 spay/neuter deposit that is refundable upon BDRA receiving proof of spay/neuter and rabies vaccination.
Can I meet the dog before I submit an application?
All of our dogs are cared for in private foster homes. We cannot make arrangements for private meet and greets until an application is received and references have been checked. That being said, many of our dogs are at local public events where you can certainly go to meet them.
Will you transport the dog to me? What if I live in Canada?
Generally yes, as long as you do not live more than 18 hours from a dog’s foster home. If you are unsure, please email adoption@blinddogrescue.org.
Can I meet the dog before I submit an application?
All of our dogs are cared for in private foster homes. We cannot make arrangements for private meet and greets until an application is received and references have been checked. That being said, many of our dogs are at local public events where you can certainly go to meet them.
Will you transport the dog to me? What if I live in Canada?
Generally yes, as long as you do not live more than 18 hours from a dog’s foster home. If you are unsure, please email adoption@blinddogrescue.org.
More about this rescue
We are a group of volunteers spread throughout the United States and Canada dedicated to helping blind and visually impaired dogs by rescuing them in shelters, assisting blind dog owners, and educating the public about these wonderful dogs.
We formed in August 2009, and our members have many years of experience with blind dogs and rescue. We have rescued more than 900 visually impaired dogs so far. We are always looking for volunteers; let us know if you want to help out! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group, and all donations are tax deductible.
We are a group of volunteers spread throughout the United States and Canada dedicated to helping blind and visually impaired dogs by rescuing them in shelters, assisting blind dog owners, and educating the public about these wonderful dogs.
We formed in August 2009, and our members have many years of experience with blind dogs and rescue. We have rescued more than 900 visually impaired dogs so far. We are always looking for volunteers; let us know if you want to help out! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group, and all donations are tax deductible.
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