Paco came to us in 2017. He had been abandoned by his owner and was left to wander the streets of Dover, TN. He had a severely malformed front leg. In 2019 he suffered from immense pain due to disk disease in his back. He started to have seizures in 2021. Paco is now around 16 years old. He enjoys relaxing on the couch with his momma.
Max came to our family in 2012. He came from an abusive family at 1 year old. In 2013 he was diagnosed with Immunologic Hemolytic Anemia. He was treated for the next five years until the medication damaged his liver. He was taken off the medication to allow his liver to heal. He is 14 years old now and enjoys relaxing on the couch.
Jasmine came to our home in 2014. Jasmine has since developed two large lipomas on her abdomen. She was diagnosed with diabetes in 2023 and is currently on insulin to regulate her glucose levels. Jasmine is considered our pack leader. She enjoys sitting in her daddy's recliner and playing with her toys. She is currently 9 years old.
Molly came to us in January of 2015. She was an unwanted puppy that was set to be dropped on the side of the road. We took her in and gave her a family. In April of 2022 she tore her cruciate ligament and had to undergo TPLO surgery to repair it. She went into kidney failure August of 2023 and crossed the rainbow bridge.
Daisy came to us in 2019. She was abandoned by her owner on the streets of Dover, TN. She had extremely bad skin conditions and most of her hair was missing. In 2021 she suffered an eye injury and had to have her right eye removed. She was diagnosed with a Grade 5 heart murmur and crossed the rainbow bridge in January 2022.
Chewy came to us in December 2019. He was rescued from a puppy mill situation and rushed into the vet for a severe case of ringworm, coccidia, and leg malformation due to a nutritional deficiency. He had a very poor prognosis upon arrival. We brought him home and treated his skin condition and coccidia with veterinary assistance. We did physical therapy and started him on a proper diet to correct his malformed back legs. He was soon able to use his back legs properly. Chewy quickly became a daddy's boy. In April of 2023 he was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and has since been put on a special diet to help prevent attacks. Chewy is now 4 years old and enjoys sitting in the recliner with his daddy and playing with his toys.
Winston came to our home in December 0f 2022. When he came to us we discussed with the veterinarian the possibility of removing a portion of his little nubby tail should the need arise. His nubb curves into towards his rump and will have to be surgically removed now. He is currently 1 year old and loves his toys.
Walter came to us as a runt in July 2023. He is half the weight he should be and has severe stomach problems and jaw malformation due to a severe underbite. We have to watch him carefully and sometimes aid him in clearing his nose because he regurgitates his food. Walter loves playing with his toys. He recently turned one year old.
Hello, My Name is Mikey!!!
Mikey is a 2-year-old Plott Hound that would love to be your new best friend. Mikey is neutered, up to date on shots, and up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention.
My Story
Mikey has had a rough first two years of his life. In June 2024, Mikey and a companion were found abandoned on an empty lot, locked in a kennel with no food, water, or shelter. A couple of good samaritans learned of Mikey's situation and brought it to our attention. We immediately took action. We got Mikey and his companion into a foster home, where they were cared for until first his companion was adopted, and finally in September Mikey was adopted. We are unsure what took place at Mikey's adoptive home. From the photos that were sent to us, he looked like he was doing great. Now mind you, Mikey had never set foot in a house until his adoption. Unfortunately, Mikey was returned to us. The previous adopters said that he would tear up things when they left the room.
Mikey is now at the sanctuary with us. We have consulted a professional training and have been working with him around the clock with his insecurities. He also came back to us afraid of men. This was foremost at the front of his training. We are pleased to say that Mikey has made great strides. Mikey no longer leans away from men or runs away. So, a meet and greet is a must with Mikey. Mikey still has some puppy left in him. He will chew random items, but we have gotten him use to navigating the house with the rest of the pack, without a human present.
Mikey is crate trained. Once we got him use to his crate, we began allowing him to sleep in the bedroom with us. He has his own bed on the floor by our bed and sleeps there through the night. Mikey is housebroken but needs regular potty breaks. He will alert you when he needs to go to the bathroom. Mikey will wait patiently for his food, but he is tall enough to reach things on the counter. We have a routine of having him sit away from the counter while we prepare food. He gets treats for being good.
If you want a good companion, Mikey is your dog. He loves butt scratches and all-around rub downs. Mikey loves the outdoors. At his previous home he went on 5 mile walks each day. Mikey loves a cozy spot on the couch as well. He is the best of both worlds. He takes time to rest, but he loves to play. We have dogs at the sanctuary from 6 pounds to 24 pounds. He plays with them great (well we keep him and the 6 lb from playing, she is frail).
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