The Shelter Connection : Special Needs Dogs
What are Special Needs Dogs?
Special Needs Dogs are those dogs at the shelter that have medical, physical, or other attributes that require special care or environment, making it more difficult to find a forever home. Such instances might include deafness, diabetes, or the need to be the only dog in a household.
Mimi
Number: D1105003-368
Breed: Dalmation
Weight: Medium
Born: Adult
Color: Black and white
Mimi's coat is short with white and black coloring. Mimi is a dog with special needs. She is deaf but is learning hand signals. She is very smart and very affectionate. She loves to play with tennis balls and will chase them all day. Looking for a special adopter who is willing to learn how to communicate with a deaf dog (see www.deafdogs.org).
Mimi is deaf.
Sam
Number: D1105003-159
Breed: Mixed
Weight: Medium
Born: Adult
Color: Black
Sam's coat is short, shiny and his fur color is black.. Sam is a nice friendly nice dog. He is very playful and full of energy. Sam's special need is that he has been at the shelter too long. He is a medium sized black dog who does not stand out when a visitor walks through the kennel. However, when he is in the garage (the shelter play area) by himself his special qualities show- he is loving and sweet. he loves to make body contact and is a real "leaner" when being petted. He will play with toys for hours. Whoever takes him home will be lucky indeed.
Sam has been in the shelter too long.
Dixie
Number: D1105003-543
Breed: Terrier Mix
Weight: Medium
Born: Adult
Color: Brindle
Dixie is a friendly dog with a sweet disposition. She bonds to people quickly and will become someone's best friend for life. She is playful and spunky. Her special need is that she has been at the shelter too long. She shows poorly in her kennel- ask to see her away from her kennel and she is a special dog indeed!
Dixie has been at the shelter too long.