Tohoe came to us from a shelter as an owner surrender. He was very stressed out from having been separated not only from his person, but also from his fur brother who was adopted from the shelter. Col. Potter was called to take him in as he clearly needed some TLC. Tohoe was very anxious when he first arrived at his foster home, often falling asleep sitting up because he couldn’t relax enough to lie down. His tail was always tucked tightly between his legs. But after a week of love and belly rubs, he’s slowly learning to relax and be himself. His tail sometimes even wags a little bit! He gets along great with the resident Cairn, and is house trained. He’s very nervous of strangers who come to the house, but is happy to greet people and dogs when we go for walks. He has very little hair on his back, so he gets to dress up in super-cute doggie outfits, which have made him very popular with all the folks we see when we go outside. Tohoe has some medical issues that need to be diagnosed and treated before he’ll be ready for adoption. Thank goodness Col. Potter found him so he can be given the care he needs. Please consider becoming a Guardian Angel for Tohoe so he can have a happy, healthy future.

For updates on Tohoe, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under CT.

Elyse has been with us for just over a month, and we have nicknamed her Molly. Elyse was an owner surrender and came to Col. Potter with a very bad skin condition. Elyse has been diagnosed with severe allergies. Her allergies consist of most trees, grass, mold, cats, fleas and some foods. We have Elyse on a very strict diet and she is doing very well on the food we give her. Elyse has started allergy shots and she is responding well to those too. Elyse will have to continue taking allergy shots for a long time.

Elyse is a loving girl, giving out a lot of kisses, and she loves to be near her foster mom. She loves to play with toys and with the resident dogs. She has learned how to use our doggie door, so she's good about doing all her business outside. Elyse is quite vocal; she always has something to say. She sleeps well in her crate at night. This is the only time she stops talking!

When she becomes available she will need a Mom or Dad willing to give her shots. She would enjoy having a canine brother or sister to play with too. A good home for Elyse would be one that has very little grass and trees around. Arizona? New Mexico? She is not a girl that should be taken for walks in the woods or to parks.

For updates on Elyse, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under MD.

Rayna was discovered in an alleyway, inside a fence with a broken gate, where she and the other dogs with her would escape and run out in traffic. Rayna made this escape one day and was hit by a car, which caused severe damage to her back end and left leg. The owner said that Rayna had pups prior to the accident but since the accident could not care for the pups. Fortunately, Rayna was released to Col. Potter and taken immediately to a vet for the care she needed. Rayna's lab work was good, but x-rays showed damage to her pelvis. Rayna was seen by a surgeon in an effort to repair the fracture. It was learned that the fracture was healing on its own, but her pelvis is crushed and her left leg damaged probably beyond repair. The surgeon suggested physical therapy in an effort to get the leg functioning again. Rayna has also been having acupuncture treatments. So far there is no sign of progress with her leg, as she either drags it or hops so as not to use the leg. Rayna is to be spayed on May 31 and new x-rays will be taken at that time. If there is no sign of movement in the left leg by mid-June, she will likely lose her left leg which might help release some pressure from the damaged pelvis.

Rayna has a wonderful spirit and is full of love and determination. She would be a lovely little companion dog for someone. Our records indicate she is 5 years old, but her teeth, indicate that she may be only be 3 years old, and she acts like she’s younger than 5. This little girl needs our help. Won’t you become a Guardian Angel for Rayna?

For updates on Rayna, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under MD.

Basque is a sweet girl who gets along great with the other dogs here in her foster home, but she’s not sure about humans yet! However, she walks well on the leash and loves her walks. She sleeps in her crate through the night without a peep and is well on her way to being potty trained. Because she was rescued from a commercial breeding situation, she hasn't had much contact with humans so she is scared and unsure sometimes. With more love, care and time here in her foster home, she'll begin to cast her fears aside soon!

For updates on Basque, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under NJ.

Hello. My name is Gloves but this new mom person calls me Lovie. I used to be a working mom, then my friend, Scarf, and I were able to retire. I am very, very little and still scared about things at this new place. I get along well with the other dogs but that mom person is scary and I don't know about that leash thing and my mouth is still sore after they took out some teeth. That mom person got me a shirt and lets me sit on her lap -- I like that a lot. She says that I will have to be braver to get adopted; that mom person said she would help me. I think I can do it!

For updates on Gloves, please see the listing on the Available Dogs page under TX.