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 Rusty
Firstly, the necessities of Rusty. Rusty is a 4-year-old dachshund mix. We currently have a DNA test out to see what he is mixed with. Rusty is up to date on vaccinations and is neutered. Rusty is up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. Rusty weighs in at 20 lbs.
My Story
From the beginning... Rusty was adopted out of an abusive situation. When he first came to his adoptive home, he was scared and didn't know what was happening. He has been in a loving home for some time now, but living situations have changed. To no fault of his own, Rusty is once again finding himself needing a new home. His adoptive parents are some of the best people I know, but they are in dire need of finding Rusty a new home. Rusty has been characterized as a wild man. He lives for excitement. Don't let that fool you, he loves his pets and snuggles, but on his terms. Rusty will need a patient person that is willing to take things at his pace. After all, he did come from a very abusive relationship with his first owners. Rusty loves his chew toys, but they have to be very durable. No rope or squishy toys for him. He is a heavy chewer, on his toys. He has not been known to chew other things in the house. Because of the abuse suffered by his first owner, Rusty is afraid of loud noises, so during thunderstorms and fireworks, he must be kept inside (unless on a leash or in a fence when he goes to the bathroom). Rusty does excellent if given his anti-anxiety medication just before events and does fine through the event. Rusty is fully housebroken. Rusty loves his outside time when he goes to the bathroom but enjoys basking in the sun through windows of the house or in front of a patio door. We do not recommend Rusty be placed in a home with small children. He will not be vicious to one, but if he is roughly delt with, he will nip. Rusty loves to end his night with cuddles and kisses while sleeping in bed with his humans. Rusty is an all-around indoor dog. He enjoys his time outdoors but prefers the indoors.
Rusty has now fully integrated to a scheduled feeding to help rid him of some pounds, and he is doing great. He gets crated to eat, and has no problems with it. His compadre is a slow eater, and Rusty will help himself to his food if left out. Therefore, we just avoid the situation and separate.
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