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Saving the life of one dog isn't going to change the world,
but saving one dog's life will change the world for that dog.
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Feel free to contact the foster parent listed in the rescue’s bio for more information about that dog, BUT the FIRST step to any adoption is the completion and submission of our online application. Please CLICK HERE to complete our application to adopt.
Most of the time, the adoption fee an adopter pays does not cover the cost of the medical care these little ones need when we get them. Most need to be spayed or neutered, updated on all of their shots, and tested for heartworm. Some are sick due to improper care and need to be on medication or have other surgeries, which can be very costly. Thanks to your generosity, we can save another life and get him or her placed in a loving environment. To Sponsor a Rescue please click on the PayPal Button beneath the Rescue you wish to sponsor. It will take you to the PayPal log-in screen. The dog's name is filled in for you and you can complete the amount you wish to donate to help us out. Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness and commitment to rescue.
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Special Needs Dogs Have Love to Give, Too.
Meet Rusty
aka Vinnie
Meet Rusty
aka Vinnie
Rusty was one of our rescues. Although Rusty has already been adopted, we are posting him on this page as a representive of all Special Needs Dogs out there. Even a Special Needs Dog deserves a forever home, and even a Special Needs Dog can provide lots, and lots of love to his/her people.
This is a testimonial letter we received from the adoptee of Rusty.
Hi Nancy,
I think we have written back and forth before about his health issues with diabetes and his eyes. Just to update you, he has had diabetes for a couple years now. He is doing very well, with the exception of his eyes. Anyway what happened is, he got cataracts and within about a month of that I took him down to Ohio State Veterinary College. Unfortunately, they said he was not a good candidate for surgery, so at that time I was just given drops for his eyes. In a few months when we went for a re-check his eyes had gotten worse and they recommended completely removing them. They were bright red and looked swollen to me and basically were so inflamed that they were probably hurting him. It was a hard decision to make since I knew I would miss looking into his beautiful eyes, but we went ahead for his sake and took out both eyes. He was already blind, so it didn't really matter. Now he is doing just perfect. He gets around the house and yard, and in and out of the doggie door so well no one would know that he can't see. He has extreme sensitivity outside when we our on our walks to miss obstacles and change course so easily and is keyed to my voice so well all I have to do is say whoa and he shifts his direction.
What I wanted everyone to know is that a blind dog that has to get shots twice a day is really no problem at all. He is very easy to take care of and not seeing has not changed his personality. He still will play and wrestle with the other dogs and comes gets his loving when needed. Only thing he can't do is jump up and down from the couch or bed and yet he has done that once in a thunderstorm when he wanted down. Everything has worked out pretty good...except for my credit card of course. The operation was about $1000.00.
Hope everything is going well for the rescue group.
Take care,
Laura J.
This is a testimonial letter we received from the adoptee of Rusty.
Hi Nancy,
I think we have written back and forth before about his health issues with diabetes and his eyes. Just to update you, he has had diabetes for a couple years now. He is doing very well, with the exception of his eyes. Anyway what happened is, he got cataracts and within about a month of that I took him down to Ohio State Veterinary College. Unfortunately, they said he was not a good candidate for surgery, so at that time I was just given drops for his eyes. In a few months when we went for a re-check his eyes had gotten worse and they recommended completely removing them. They were bright red and looked swollen to me and basically were so inflamed that they were probably hurting him. It was a hard decision to make since I knew I would miss looking into his beautiful eyes, but we went ahead for his sake and took out both eyes. He was already blind, so it didn't really matter. Now he is doing just perfect. He gets around the house and yard, and in and out of the doggie door so well no one would know that he can't see. He has extreme sensitivity outside when we our on our walks to miss obstacles and change course so easily and is keyed to my voice so well all I have to do is say whoa and he shifts his direction.
What I wanted everyone to know is that a blind dog that has to get shots twice a day is really no problem at all. He is very easy to take care of and not seeing has not changed his personality. He still will play and wrestle with the other dogs and comes gets his loving when needed. Only thing he can't do is jump up and down from the couch or bed and yet he has done that once in a thunderstorm when he wanted down. Everything has worked out pretty good...except for my credit card of course. The operation was about $1000.00.
Hope everything is going well for the rescue group.
Take care,
Laura J.
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Beasley
Beasley was picked up as a stray running the streets of Cincinnati when it was cold and snowy. Sure is glad to be in a warm, cozy home now!!! But the lady here says it's only temporary--she says I'm a "foster baby". Whatever that means, I'm glad I'm here and not loose on the streets--those cars are sure scary!
My name is BEASLEY and I'm a seven-year-old boy on the smaller side. I'm loving this couch-potato life here but would like to have a place that's mine forever, too.
The folks at SFRA have made sure I'm neutered, heartworm negative and on preventative, up to date on my vaccinations, and microchipped.
Would you like to give me that forever home that I'm looking for? If so, contact my foster mom, Heather, heath2070@fuse.net in Cincinnati, OH or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
My name is BEASLEY and I'm a seven-year-old boy on the smaller side. I'm loving this couch-potato life here but would like to have a place that's mine forever, too.
The folks at SFRA have made sure I'm neutered, heartworm negative and on preventative, up to date on my vaccinations, and microchipped.
Would you like to give me that forever home that I'm looking for? If so, contact my foster mom, Heather, heath2070@fuse.net in Cincinnati, OH or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
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FritzE. Just 2 years old, FritzE is a very friendly fellow. An easy-going kind of guy, FritzE enjoys the company of his foster brothers and sisters, but is also just as happy hanging out on his own! Silly FritzE needs some work on his housebreaking--he sneaks and marks something once an a while, so we've been working on that and using belly bands on him to help reinforce the lessons. FritzE is a smart tyke and will soon have the hang of it, we're certain. He loves to play but also will curl up for a nap or to watch some TV with his folks.
FritzE is up to date on all of his vaccinations heartworm negative and on preventative, microchipped, and is ready to pack his collar and tags and settle in at a new forever address. Could it be your's?
For more information, contact FritzE's foster mom, Nancy, in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net or click here for complete our online application to adopt.
FritzE is up to date on all of his vaccinations heartworm negative and on preventative, microchipped, and is ready to pack his collar and tags and settle in at a new forever address. Could it be your's?
For more information, contact FritzE's foster mom, Nancy, in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net or click here for complete our online application to adopt.
FritzE
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ALICE -- Awww, such a sweetheart!!! Alice is around 6-8 years old and is a Schnauzer Mix--we don't know what the Mix part is but it had to be Sweetie Pie--she's just the sweetest thing ever. Alice was a stray to a shelter, picked up after being hit by a car. Nothing was broken, just some road rash and she has recovered nicely. Alice gets more animated every day--she'll play bow at you and run for her dog bed then JUMP right into the middle.
Alice is special needs--she is deaf and it appears to be congenital--BUT it doesn't bother her and she is perfectly happy living with her foster brothers and sisters...temporarily--you see, she'd like a home of her own where she can soak up all of the loving someone will give her and make sure she is always safe from those passing cars by keeping her on a leash whenever she's not in a securely fenced in area.
Want to learn more about this sweetie pie?
Contact Alice's foster mom, Susan, in Lexington, KY at sbcreations@insightbb.com
or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
Alice is special needs--she is deaf and it appears to be congenital--BUT it doesn't bother her and she is perfectly happy living with her foster brothers and sisters...temporarily--you see, she'd like a home of her own where she can soak up all of the loving someone will give her and make sure she is always safe from those passing cars by keeping her on a leash whenever she's not in a securely fenced in area.
Want to learn more about this sweetie pie?
Contact Alice's foster mom, Susan, in Lexington, KY at sbcreations@insightbb.com
or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
Alice
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LOVEY
UPDATE: 4/16/12
Lovey is doing extremely well. She is feeling so much better and is so grateful for everyone who has helped her by emailing and donating to her medical fund. Her urinary infection is all cleared up, she is gaining weight and growing coat and she is becoming quite the playful Little Miss--she playbows and tries to engage both humans and her foster doggie brothers and sisters in play--she likes the squeaky toys. The real Lovey is here and glad to be feeling so very much better.
NOW--all that remains is to find that special forever home where Lovey can flourish. To find our more, drop us a line:
Contact Lovey's foster mom for more info at lisa_k_gray@yahoo.com or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
UPDATE: 3/10/12
Poor Lovey---she just can’t seem to catch a break! And if anyone deserves a break, it’s Lovey. From being found loose and homeless in the forest to two trips to the doggie hospital, Lovey just wants to love. Sweetest thing you’ll ever meet, but Lovey’s had a run of bad luck. She’s had a urinary infection and had to go to the vet doctor to be treated. Then she began to show pain, so back she went only to find that she has several slipped discs in her spinal column. Lovey is now on crate rest and meds to help her get to feeling better and will be back to her sweet, loving self soon.
In the meantime, Lovey’s hospital bills have been over $500 for diagnostics and medications. If you would like to help out with Lovey’s medical expenses, click on the PayPal button to donate to Lovey’s care. SFRA and Lovey appreciate anything and everything that dog lovers will give to see to it that Lovey will soon be on her way to a forever home.
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IF ONLY dogs could talk. This sweet little face could tell a tale to break your heart. LOVEY was a stray who had to fend for herself, and since she can't tell us, we assume it was for a while. She found her way to SFRA for much needed help. Lovey is such a sweet, uncomplicated gal. She wants to be with people, whether it's watching you making dinner or telling her about your day. She gets along with other dogs and loves attention from anyone. Although Lovey wears her heart on her paw, she will need some time to realize that there will be food everyday and that you will always come home to love on her and not hurt her. Lovey is fast regaining her faith in humans..... and with a little time, you will have a wonderful, faithful companion.
Lovey has been spayed, and is current on her vacinations, heartworm, and flea preventative. She is also microchipped, crate trained, and housebroken. Lovey is ready for her forever home...is it with you?
Contact Lovey's foster mom for more info at lisa_k_gray@yahoo.com or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
UPDATE: 4/16/12
Lovey is doing extremely well. She is feeling so much better and is so grateful for everyone who has helped her by emailing and donating to her medical fund. Her urinary infection is all cleared up, she is gaining weight and growing coat and she is becoming quite the playful Little Miss--she playbows and tries to engage both humans and her foster doggie brothers and sisters in play--she likes the squeaky toys. The real Lovey is here and glad to be feeling so very much better.
NOW--all that remains is to find that special forever home where Lovey can flourish. To find our more, drop us a line:
Contact Lovey's foster mom for more info at lisa_k_gray@yahoo.com or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
UPDATE: 3/10/12
Poor Lovey---she just can’t seem to catch a break! And if anyone deserves a break, it’s Lovey. From being found loose and homeless in the forest to two trips to the doggie hospital, Lovey just wants to love. Sweetest thing you’ll ever meet, but Lovey’s had a run of bad luck. She’s had a urinary infection and had to go to the vet doctor to be treated. Then she began to show pain, so back she went only to find that she has several slipped discs in her spinal column. Lovey is now on crate rest and meds to help her get to feeling better and will be back to her sweet, loving self soon.
In the meantime, Lovey’s hospital bills have been over $500 for diagnostics and medications. If you would like to help out with Lovey’s medical expenses, click on the PayPal button to donate to Lovey’s care. SFRA and Lovey appreciate anything and everything that dog lovers will give to see to it that Lovey will soon be on her way to a forever home.
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IF ONLY dogs could talk. This sweet little face could tell a tale to break your heart. LOVEY was a stray who had to fend for herself, and since she can't tell us, we assume it was for a while. She found her way to SFRA for much needed help. Lovey is such a sweet, uncomplicated gal. She wants to be with people, whether it's watching you making dinner or telling her about your day. She gets along with other dogs and loves attention from anyone. Although Lovey wears her heart on her paw, she will need some time to realize that there will be food everyday and that you will always come home to love on her and not hurt her. Lovey is fast regaining her faith in humans..... and with a little time, you will have a wonderful, faithful companion.
Lovey has been spayed, and is current on her vacinations, heartworm, and flea preventative. She is also microchipped, crate trained, and housebroken. Lovey is ready for her forever home...is it with you?
Contact Lovey's foster mom for more info at lisa_k_gray@yahoo.com or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
Lovey
NICK
Say Hi to Nick! He was 7 years old in December and came to SFRA because his owner could no longer give him the attention all great dogs deserve in addition to taking care of a chronically ill family member . Nick is an awesome boy and has adjusted well and quickly to life in his foster home with his foster mom and dad and doggie foster siblings! He’s a larger boy -probably around 23 pounds, but proportionate for his size. He is crate trained and housebroken!
Also, Nick is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all of his vaccinations. Why….he’s ready for that forever home that’s just waiting for him somewhere-is it your’s?
Email Nancy in Cincinnati, OH for more information at kismet1@fuse.net or click here to complete the online application to adopt.
Say Hi to Nick! He was 7 years old in December and came to SFRA because his owner could no longer give him the attention all great dogs deserve in addition to taking care of a chronically ill family member . Nick is an awesome boy and has adjusted well and quickly to life in his foster home with his foster mom and dad and doggie foster siblings! He’s a larger boy -probably around 23 pounds, but proportionate for his size. He is crate trained and housebroken!
Also, Nick is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all of his vaccinations. Why….he’s ready for that forever home that’s just waiting for him somewhere-is it your’s?
Email Nancy in Cincinnati, OH for more information at kismet1@fuse.net or click here to complete the online application to adopt.
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Nick
EMMIE LOU --now just look at this happy gal! Emmie Lou is a young babe--we guesstimate to be two years or a little younger. She was found as a stray and a caring vet tech asked SFRA to welcome her into our fold and care for her until a permanent loving home could be found for Emmie Lou. She is very much puppy--playful and active and just happy to be! Emmie will need a home that will watch out for her and teach her how to be a good doggie as she grows up. Emmie would love to have her people all to herself, so she should be in an "only dog" home, with a fenced in yard she can patrol.
Emmie is current on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on preventative, micrchipped, and spayed. She's ready to give you all those great puppy kisses she has.
If you're interested in Emmie Lou....contact her foster mom, Nancy, in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net or complete our online application by clicking here.
Emmie is current on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on preventative, micrchipped, and spayed. She's ready to give you all those great puppy kisses she has.
If you're interested in Emmie Lou....contact her foster mom, Nancy, in Cincinnati, OH at kismet1@fuse.net or complete our online application by clicking here.
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Emmie Lou
Hi, I'm Charlie! I know, I'm so cute in my pictures, and I'm even more adorable in real life! I'll be 2 years old in June, so I have plenty of puppy-Poodle energy that needs leash walks and some backyard running. I'm about 11 pounds with the usual white curls. I get super excited when it's time to go for a walk, but I'm a good boy who will settle down when I'm told so I can get leashed up. Well, most of the time! I have a great time playing with other dogs at the dog park, and I adore every person I've ever met. I'm good with kids, though I do get a little jumpy and bouncy. Life is just so exciting! In the house, I'm a good boy who will play sometimes and settle down for a nice nap with my foster brother at other times. I have a basketful of toys that keeps me well occupied, and sometimes I just like to follow the people around as they putter around the house. I'm very affectionate and love to cuddle on the couch--I'm not shy about that! I know my name and will come when called (again, most of the time), and I am such a good boy who stands at the door when I need to do some business outdoors.
I'm up-to-date on shots, neutered, and microchipped, and I am in the market for my forever home! I'm sure I have a long and exciting life ahead of me, and I'd love to spend it with you!
If you think we're a match, email my foster mom, Lisa M. in Northern KY at lamky@fuse.net or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
I'm up-to-date on shots, neutered, and microchipped, and I am in the market for my forever home! I'm sure I have a long and exciting life ahead of me, and I'd love to spend it with you!
If you think we're a match, email my foster mom, Lisa M. in Northern KY at lamky@fuse.net or click here to complete our online application to adopt.
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Charlie
Summer is about 4 years old and just the smartest little girl. She knows commands like sit, roll over, high five, just all kinds of things. She loves to be the center of attention so will do best as an only pet in a home where someone is home most of the time. She is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, spayed, and is ready to hang her leash at your house.
Interested? Contact Summer's foster mom, Heather, in Cincinnati, OH at heath2070@fuse.net for more info or click here to complete the online application to adopt.
Interested? Contact Summer's foster mom, Heather, in Cincinnati, OH at heath2070@fuse.net for more info or click here to complete the online application to adopt.
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Summer
