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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu/Maltese
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Crimson is being fostered in VA.
Crimson is blind and has kidney disease.
Crimson is a friendly little guy who loves belly rubs! If you would like to know more about this special pup, read on!
Crimson is from Florida. His family could no longer care for him and so they turned him over to the Blind Dog Rescue Alliance. He traveled to his Virginia BDRA foster home in January 2026 and made friends all along the way.
Crimson has settled into his foster home quite well! There are four other blind dogs in the home and Crimson gets along just fine with each of them. He is happy to share a bed and doesn’t mind if a dog bumps into him. He ignores the family cat. At night, he settles easily into his bed and sleeps through the night. He is housetrained – not a single accident yet! He has a deep bark and, when he first arrived, he barked fairly often but now that he is learning the routine, he barks only occasionally (usually when anticipating a meal!). As mentioned, he loves belly rubs and he enjoys head rubs too. He also likes toys.
Crimson is blind, diagnosed with SARDS several years ago. SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome) is a condition that causes rapid and irreversible blindness due to changes within the retina.
In addition, he arrived at his foster home with ear infections that are in the process of being treated. He hears well though and he doesn’t let his blindness bother him at all. His eyes are currently healthy although he does have some clear discharge at times.
Crimson also has been diagnosed with kidney disease/kidney failure along with high blood pressure. He is on a prescription kidney diet (Purina) and also on Benazepril twice a day.
We don’t know all the details about Crimson’s medical history before he arrived at his foster home and – as is true with any rescue dog – we can’t predict what the future holds for his health. Anyone interested in adopting Crimson should first speak with their vet about canine kidney disease so there is an understanding of this disease, its progression, and how it is treated.
Crimson has not spent time with children and, although he is such a nice dog, he should be adopted into a home with older children or adults only. And he should always be supervised when he is with young children, as all dogs should be.
If you think you can provide this sweet, gentle dog the wonderful forever home he deserves, complete an application today!
BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.
Crimson is being fostered in VA.
Crimson is blind and has kidney disease.
Crimson is a friendly little guy who loves belly rubs! If you would like to know more about this special pup, read on!
Crimson is from Florida. His family could no longer care for him and so they turned him over to the Blind Dog Rescue Alliance. He traveled to his Virginia BDRA foster home in January 2026 and made friends all along the way.
Crimson has settled into his foster home quite well! There are four other blind dogs in the home and Crimson gets along just fine with each of them. He is happy to share a bed and doesn’t mind if a dog bumps into him. He ignores the family cat. At night, he settles easily into his bed and sleeps through the night. He is housetrained – not a single accident yet! He has a deep bark and, when he first arrived, he barked fairly often but now that he is learning the routine, he barks only occasionally (usually when anticipating a meal!). As mentioned, he loves belly rubs and he enjoys head rubs too. He also likes toys.
Crimson is blind, diagnosed with SARDS several years ago. SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome) is a condition that causes rapid and irreversible blindness due to changes within the retina.
In addition, he arrived at his foster home with ear infections that are in the process of being treated. He hears well though and he doesn’t let his blindness bother him at all. His eyes are currently healthy although he does have some clear discharge at times.
Crimson also has been diagnosed with kidney disease/kidney failure along with high blood pressure. He is on a prescription kidney diet (Purina) and also on Benazepril twice a day.
We don’t know all the details about Crimson’s medical history before he arrived at his foster home and – as is true with any rescue dog – we can’t predict what the future holds for his health. Anyone interested in adopting Crimson should first speak with their vet about canine kidney disease so there is an understanding of this disease, its progression, and how it is treated.
Crimson has not spent time with children and, although he is such a nice dog, he should be adopted into a home with older children or adults only. And he should always be supervised when he is with young children, as all dogs should be.
If you think you can provide this sweet, gentle dog the wonderful forever home he deserves, complete an application today!
BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.
We have two foster homes that are active in adoption events in the Lancaster area of PA, and periodic events around the Philadelphia area, otherwise our foster homes are across the country. Please check the individual dog's listing for their foster home location.
We have two foster homes that are active in adoption events in the Lancaster area of PA, and periodic events around the Philadelphia area, otherwise our foster homes are across the country. Please check the individual dog's listing for their foster home location.
More about this rescue
We are a group of foster home based volunteers who foster dogs with vision impairments or blindness that have been rescued from shelters or releases from private homes. We can assist with transport within reasonable distance.
We are a group of foster home based volunteers who foster dogs with vision impairments or blindness that have been rescued from shelters or releases from private homes. We can assist with transport within reasonable distance.
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