Teddy came to us from his local shelter, and he is a delightful mix of everything but the kitchen sink! With his soft white hair, tan spots on his back, longer body and shorter legs, he's cute as a button.
Teddy is almost a "go with the flow" fellow. He transported to his foster home via a six leg transport of volunteer drivers, and did well. He isn't phased by loud noises or walking by construction vehicles, but he isn't a fan of rain!
Teddy is very well behaved in his foster home. You want me here? Ok, foster mama! Should I be there? No problem, foster mama! It's not time to eat yet? That's ok, I'll wait until you're ready, foster mama!
He does, however, have an anxious and timid side, and requires Trazodone before a vet or grooming appointment. At home, it's difficult to work around his face (such as putting in eye drops or wiping his eyes), and he shows that by moving his head from side to side or dropping his head to the floor and not wanting it to be picked up. His eye pressures are normal. We have been working daily on getting him comfortable when working around his face.
He is housebroken and will stand by the door to go out, but will not ask. He has had only one poop accident inside.
Teddy is not a lap dog, but he loves to sit or lie right next to you and have the top of his head and ears rubbed. He will not ask for pets, and if you stop petting him, he will quietly walk away and just try again later. But if you keep petting him, he'll stay right next to you all day! He has never shown interest in being on any furniture, and is not interested in belly rubs.
Teddy enjoys walks and exploring and smelling his fenced yard, but is also happy to sleep much of the day. And on occasion, he loves to romp through the house! Teddy is crate trained and very quiet. The only time he barks is when it's feeding time, and then he gives only a few barks of excitement along with the other dogs in his foster home. He takes treats very gently from your hand, and sleeps quietly through the night in his own bed.
Teddy is very respectful of the other dogs here (four are smaller and one is the same size) and will not invade anyone's space on purpose. If another dog barks at him or bumps into him, he will do everything he can to get away as quickly as possible, and so he prefers a home with smaller, quieter or older dogs who will not jump on him or bark at him.
Teddy is hoping for a patient family who understands he can get anxious and timid and will help him work through it, but in return, he will love you with all of his heart. He is also hoping for a home where his family is home more often than not, and would prefer a quieter home without young children. He is very excited to be a good boy in his forever home!
BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.
Teddy is being fostered in NY,
Teddy has vision.
Teddy came to us from his local shelter, and he is a delightful mix of everything but the kitchen sink! With his soft white hair, tan spots on his back, longer body and shorter legs, he's cute as a button.
Teddy is almost a "go with the flow" fellow. He transported to his foster home via a six leg transport of volunteer drivers, and did well. He isn't phased by loud noises or walking by construction vehicles, but he isn't a fan of rain!
Teddy is very well behaved in his foster home. You want me here? Ok, foster mama! Should I be there? No problem, foster mama! It's not time to eat yet? That's ok, I'll wait until you're ready, foster mama!
He does, however, have an anxious and timid side, and requires Trazodone before a vet or grooming appointment. At home, it's difficult to work around his face (such as putting in eye drops or wiping his eyes), and he shows that by moving his head from side to side or dropping his head to the floor and not wanting it to be picked up. His eye pressures are normal. We have been working daily on getting him comfortable when working around his face.
He is housebroken and will stand by the door to go out, but will not ask. He has had only one poop accident inside.
Teddy is not a lap dog, but he loves to sit or lie right next to you and have the top of his head and ears rubbed. He will not ask for pets, and if you stop petting him, he will quietly walk away and just try again later. But if you keep petting him, he'll stay right next to you all day! He has never shown interest in being on any furniture, and is not interested in belly rubs.
Teddy enjoys walks and exploring and smelling his fenced yard, but is also happy to sleep much of the day. And on occasion, he loves to romp through the house! Teddy is crate trained and very quiet. The only time he barks is when it's feeding time, and then he gives only a few barks of excitement along with the other dogs in his foster home. He takes treats very gently from your hand, and sleeps quietly through the night in his own bed.
Teddy is very respectful of the other dogs here (four are smaller and one is the same size) and will not invade anyone's space on purpose. If another dog barks at him or bumps into him, he will do everything he can to get away as quickly as possible, and so he prefers a home with smaller, quieter or older dogs who will not jump on him or bark at him.
Teddy is hoping for a patient family who understands he can get anxious and timid and will help him work through it, but in return, he will love you with all of his heart. He is also hoping for a home where his family is home more often than not, and would prefer a quieter home without young children. He is very excited to be a good boy in his forever home!
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.
Please look over our website, visit our blind dogs for adoption, read their stories, and we think you will agree that “blind dogs see with their hearts!”.
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.
Please look over our website, visit our blind dogs for adoption, read their stories, and we think you will agree that “blind dogs see with their hearts!”.
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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