Disabled Dogs for Adoption

posted on Jul 09 by in the Advocacy, Disability News, Fun, Interesting Links, Opinion and Discussion, Spinal Cord Injury category

There are many pets in the world that are disabled and need loving homes.  Thanks to places like PetswithDisabilities.org, many of these animals with blindness, amputation, paralysis, or other various conditions get a second chance.  These animals are usually difficult to find homes for as they require extra care, time, and sometimes money.  It takes a strong person with a good heart to live up to the challenge, but the love and affection received from these animals is often much more rewarding.  Are you this person?

These animals are available for adoption nearly all over the United States.

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Scarlet and Orlandi – Phoenix Valley, AZ
Blind and Deaf  2 year olds

montychair3x
Monty/Montague – New Jersey
Hit by a Train, 2-3 year old Wheelchair Dog

rebel-wheelchair-dog
Rebel – Terrytown, LA
Spinal Cord Injury Wheelchair Dog

coffee1
Coffee – San Jose, CA
5 year old male believed to be hit by a car

dardar-001
Darla – PA
16 months old stepped on as a puppy

hepburn1
Hepburn – Danville, VA
3 years old 3 legged dog, tangled in a fence + bad care

tucker11new
Tucker – Maryland
4 years old, blind in one eye

To read the full stories and see the rest of the (many) disabled dogs for adoption, visit http://www.petswithdisabilities.org. You can view their list of disabled pets at the Southern Maryland shelter as well as view a listing of other disabled dogs available nationwide.

19 Comments

Tracy davenport, posted this comment on Aug 4th, 2010

My husband and I would like to adopt a pwd dog. We live I’m Oklahoma city, okla. I am having a hard time finding a place like that. We have BIG HEARTS and would love to help a dog. Tracy Davenport. 405.317.5104. Thank you 

Amelia, posted this comment on Aug 4th, 2010

Hi Tracy! I forwarded your information to PWD, so they should be in touch with you soon! Thanks to both of you for having such big hearts!

Amelia, posted this comment on Aug 4th, 2010

P.S. We would love to do a follow-up story if you should happen to adopt an animal!

Phyllis Bellavance, posted this comment on Aug 18th, 2010

Hi Amelia, Great name! My only child I named Amelia! I have a back disability but can get around well enough to love and care for my wonderful Dachshund Pomeranian cross who is almost 3. I know she would welcome a new friend to our home. I am interested in adopting a dog who has a disability and needs a loving home. I would like to learn more. I live in northern NH on a dead end private dirt road in the woods. Please forward my email to the folks who handle this kind of adoption process. Thank you , Phyllis

autumn Phillips, posted this comment on Sep 22nd, 2010

do you have any info about coffee???

Andy & Kelly, posted this comment on Sep 26th, 2010

Hi there,

We are interested in Rebel, he is adorable and we are caring people who want to help. Our last dog was disabled and we feel we gave it a wonderful life.

Let us know!

Andy & Kelly

Sheri Williams, posted this comment on Oct 1st, 2010

Hello, I am very interested in Monty if he is still available, I rescued a German Shepherd from GSR of Tulsa in Feb & she has been a true blessing. My husband & I would love to help give another dog a loving home. Any info would be helpful on him, as we have a 7yr old son also. Thanks so much, Sheri

Jessica, posted this comment on Oct 4th, 2010

I recently lost my staffie lab mix Bailey. She had a spinal disorder and was in a dog kart for the last yr. I miss her more than anything and know it takes a lot to care for these special angels. She changed my life and I would love to have another pwd to care for. She impacted my life so much all I want to do is care for the pups that others are unable to.

Ashley, posted this comment on Dec 3rd, 2010

I have a Beagle mix dog who woke up paralized, The vets said she would never walk again. I love her so much and she means so much to me. But Im a triple full time student and working all the time and I can not give her the attention she so much needs. I would love if I could find somebody around my area to have her so I can come see her!

Becky, posted this comment on Dec 16th, 2010

IHello I have a Wheelchair cart that is brand new never taken out of box my dog passed away and it arrived a day later but again Eddies Cart custom made it for us here is the dimensions
Male, neutered, 1/2″ neutral balance, swinging strrups, A-26, B-17, C-7, D-17, E- 10
for 75-80 lb dog can use this. I live in houston, Texas
832-860-0846

Connie, posted this comment on Dec 30th, 2010

Oliver is one of the most sweet and friendly dog you will ever meet. He is very social and will proudly roll up to any person or animal and say “hi.” Oliver had a back surgery that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Oliver is five years old, and he is very grateful to be alive. He does not let his disability hold him back and he always has an enthusiastic and cheerful disposition. Definitely not shy, he loves being around people, sitting on laps and having his ears scratched. His favorite activity is being outside and running around in his wheelchair. Oliver wants to know if Pets with Disabilities is interested in take care of him because my 22 years old daughter his owner could no longer care for him due to their work schedule changes. Oliver does well with other dogs and cats. He is neutered and current on all his shots. He also has his wheelchair and an stroller to take him out to the mall.
We are located at south san Jose and we wonder what is the procedure to register Oliver in your wonderful program., to help him to find a new family.

Thanks for your information, support and God bless you for your great mission.

Deborah Lomas, posted this comment on Jan 30th, 2011

Hello to all pet lovers! I am in Greenville, SC and there is a beautiful Corgi with a broken back “stuck” in the Greenville Humane Society here in Greenville, SC. He will need “wheels”. I am trying to reach out and find a good loving home for this little guy. Please let me know if you know ANYONE and will help anyway I can to get him to you. I have to act quick on this because you know he can’t stay long until his time runs out. I rescue dogs myself however, I cannot take anymore in. PLEASE HELP ME HELP THIS SWEET CORGIE! I can be reached at 864-244-8503 x 19. Thank you!

ashley, posted this comment on Apr 6th, 2011

hey i am doing a service learning project 4 my school me and my group are in 8th grade we go to western seirra coligate academy and we want to find homes for dissabled dogs. if you can help us or give us advice that would be grate my cell is 1-916-316-9297 thanks

Melissa Smith, posted this comment on May 8th, 2011

I would love to open up my home to a dog with either a missing limb or blind. I live in Texas. Do you know of any animals like that in need in my area?

andy grush, posted this comment on May 11th, 2011

To Mellisa Smith, I have a dog(Pitt Mix or full blood) who was hit by a car. I know the “Pitt” name is contriversial, but this dog has been nothing but sweet with me. He does however growl at the food bowl when my Labs are neer him, altough I don’t believe he would bite them, but feel obligated to disclose all the information I can about him . I believe he would make a wonderful one dog pet. I am struggling with the thought of putting him down. If you are interested please reply soon. I must either have his front left leg amputated or regretfully put him to sleep. He is approximately one year old. I am willing to absorb the cost of medical treatment to see him go to a good home. I rescued him fom the highway and have grown fond of him, but already have three dogs and two cats and not enough room. I am in Texas and are willing to travel with him to his new home or meeting place somewhere in between. Whatever arraingments you need. You may call me @ 903 707 5112. Thank you, Andy Grush

Todd, posted this comment on Jun 6th, 2011

I tried for months not to write this, but I’m looking to re-home my 3 1/2 year old French bulldog, Oliver. Oliver had spinal trauma last year and is now in a wheelchair as his rear hips simply do not work any longer. My wife and I are expecting our first baby and feel that Oliver deserves to go someone that will continue to give him all the love we do, but also give him the time he deserves. It breaks my heart to write this, but I won’t put him in a shelter and I won’t put him down. There’s too much dog left in this guy to give up on him… If anyone out there has the room for the happiest mutt on wheels – please reach out to me ASAP! We live in NJ but would consider any option to help him…
Thanks, Todd

Sherri, posted this comment on Jun 7th, 2011

Todd, please email Joyce at petswithdisabilities@comcast.net to see if they can help you rehome Oliver. They”re in Prince Frederick, Maryland, but they may be able to help you from there or refer you to an organization in your area. Their phone number is 443-624-9270. Hope that helps!

Brooke, posted this comment on Nov 9th, 2011

Tucker has been adopted! He is actually MY DOG! He is absolutely wonderful. Adopting disabled dogs is so amazing and rewarding. Our family couldn”t be happier :D

Sherri, posted this comment on Nov 10th, 2011

We love hearing that! Thanks for the update, Brooke, and much love to Tucker and your family!

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