Chihuahua puppies and dogs in Knoxville, Tennessee

Johnny is being fostered in VA. Only read about Johnny if you are looking for a gentle, small dog to add to your family! Johnny Update – April 1, 2026: Johnny has been doing very well! He has not needed to go to the vet since January! While he still has a bit of a head tilt due to vestibular syndrome (see information below), it is much improved and he is more and more likely to walk in a straight line instead of circling. He has been enjoying the warmer weather, and likes to wander in the yard now which he did not want to do when the weather was cold. He loves to eat and, before snack time at noon, he often will drool a little bit because he is so excited! And, at times, it seems like he is hearing a little bit better than he was – although there still is a hearing loss. For more information about this sweet boy, read what his foster home wrote about him in January 2026. See below. There are so many good things to share about Johnny but, first, his history. Johnny lost his Kerrville, Texas home on July 4th 2025 when his community experienced catastrophic flooding. Johnny landed in the area shelter and the shelter staff, once they determined Johnny’s Texas family was unable to care for him and realized Johnny was blind, reached out to the Blind Dog Rescue to request foster placement. Plans were made and Johnny soon traveled to his Virginia Blind Dog Rescue foster home. His transport to Virginia was long – two days of traveling one weekend, a week in a temporary foster home in Alabama, and then one more travel day to get to Virginia. Without exception, every driver plus his temporary foster family said Johnny is a great traveler and such a sweet boy. Now that you know his history, here are some good things to share about Johnny: -has a coat the color of a penny! So beautiful! -crate trained -good with other dogs -aware of cats but ignores -great eater -good traveler in the car -does well at the vet -loves head rubs -sleeps quietly all night -and is a very quiet dog during the day! He has barked just a few times since arriving in his foster home (that happens about once every other week, when he is excited about meal prep). If you are still interested in this special little guy, here are more details about Johnny, including his health history. Johnny quickly learned the daily routine in his foster home. He is waiting at our feet when breakfast and dinner are being prepared. He is also standing in the kitchen for mid-day snack. He knows every evening it is “sofatime” – a time when he is on the sofa with the other four dogs in the house and his foster mom too. He curls up and takes a nap, although does enjoy a head rub. And, at the end of the day, he goes right to sleep in his bed in his crate, and never makes a sound and sleeps all night. Johnny likes to sniff around outside but generally does his business and is ready to go back in. He is from Texas so is a little uncertain about wet and cool weather but he is getting acclimated! He needs to be carried up and down steps. The best thing about Johnny is his personality. While he sometimes enjoys playing and gets excited at mealtime, he is generally very low-key, very gentle, and sweet. He has started giving occasional kisses too. While not diagnosed with dementia, he is starting to show some signs that this may be an issue. For example, he will be taken outside and then stand there a while, like he is unsure why he is out there! Like many rescue dogs, especially seniors, Johnny has some medical issues that have needed to be addressed. When he arrived at his foster home, he was missing hair on his back and on top of his tail too, likely due to a former flea infestation. His hair is very slowly growing back. Johnny also has had dry skin and some small lumps and bumps like many older dogs have. His skin has improved and he is on daily fish oil to help. When he first arrived, Johnny needed a dental and also had two large lumps plus a small one removed. Johnny had those procedures completed and he did very well, with a good recovery. Then, in January 2026, a lump was removed on his left front paw. All these lumps were benign but of course he (like all dogs) need their lumps – and areas where lumps were removed - to be monitored. When Johnny first came to his foster home, he had a quiet, brief cough once or twice a day. The vet said this could be a mild trachea collapse, could be allergies, or could be mild bronchitis. At that point, because it was so infrequent, she said no further follow-up or treatment was needed. She also said his lungs were clear and his heart sounded good. Over time, the coughing has periodically increased in frequency and so, in January, Johnny had an x-ray which revealed that his heart is now enlarged. Also, an arrhythmia was detected that had not been heard before. He was diagnosed with early heart disease and this likely explains the increased coughing. He now takes Vetmedin and Benazepril daily. In early September, Johnny had a sudden onset of vestibular syndrome. For those interested in adopting Johnny and/or if you have questions about vestibular syndrome, speak with your vet. It is a relatively common condition. Johnny developed a head tilt to the left and began circling to the left. He also had nystagmus (rapid eye movements). His appetite was not affected; he still loves to eat. The vet said Johnny has a mild case of vestibular syndrome and his symptoms have improved (the nystagmus has almost disappeared). However, he still has a left head tilt (very slowly improving) and he still tends to walk in circles to the left, and this can make it challenging for him to walk on a leash. But recently he has just begun to turn his head to the right and sometimes walk to the right! The vet said in September he may have a lingering head tilt but he should not be circling as much as time passes. It is important to know that mild vestibular syndrome is not life-threatening. It is also important to know that there is a chance Johnny will continue to improve - and also a chance he will not. A couple pictures on Johnny’s profile on the BDRA website show his current head tilt/turn. Before Johnny had vestibular syndrome, he was great with housetraining. Once the vestibular symptoms started, he began to have occasional daily accidents in the house and this has continued. Johnny is taken out every 2 to 3 hours during the day and wears a belly band around the clock because his accidents are unpredictable. Johnny has also lost most of his hearing since arriving at his foster home. In addition, he cannot see at all. His eyes have some very minimal clear drainage at times but are currently healthy. His eye pressure is normal (no glaucoma) at this time and he does not have dry eye. He had eye ulcers when leaving the shelter but those have resolved. He does have fairly frequent instances of reverse sneezing. We don’t know Johnny’s history before he arrived at the Texas shelter and so – as it is with any rescue dog – we can’t predict what the future holds for his health. Anyone interested in adopting Johnny should speak with their vet about not only vestibular syndrome but also about heart disease. Johnny has not spent time with children and, although he is such a nice dog, he should be adopted in 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!

-

Benny came from a recent hoarding case in Rhea County. There were over 100 animals in the home, including 71 dogs. Benny is fairly reserved and takes a while to trust but he doesn't mind being picked up and petted on. He was covered in fleas and had extreme hair loss due to a prolonged fleas infestation. Our vets estimate Benny to be around 6-7 years old and he weighs 10 lbs. Benny is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm negative, and on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. He is a flight risk so we recommend a fenced in yard and a home with other dogs, which he loves. Benny is getting twice weekly medicated baths and a monthly injection for his skin. His new owner will likely need to continue these until he is fully healed. From his foster: Benny’s small body is packed with personality. He loves to snuggle under a blanket beside his person, but is also independent enough to explore the house and yard on his own. He’s starting to have bouts of zoomies and playfulness more often and recently discovered the joy of toys! He’s been playful with his friend who was pulled from the same hoarding case, but hasn’t shown interest in playing with the other dogs in his foster home yet. We’re working on house training, but he will need patience and structure since he didn’t have bathroom boundaries previously. He will use a puppy pad and go outside, but doesn’t do either consistently yet. He also doesn’t know a leash yet, so a fenced yard is probably best initially. His skin isn’t in the best shape because of the environment he lived in, but it’s already starting to improve with medicated baths, good food, and supplements. Benny is a little slow to warm to new people, but he’s worth the wait and will make a great sidekick for a lucky person!

Cocoa is perfect in that she can stay alone out and about in house for 5-8 hours and do great. She definitely misses her owner when they return. Likes banana bites, string cheese bites at 9 am. Goes outside between 6/7 am and approximately every 2-3 hours unless she needs to poo, then she will circle, get excited and want out. Goes to sleep on sofa around 9 pm; words to get chew stick are “Last time tonight”. for last treat at night. When let out at 6 am she gets tiny Beggin Strip and Joint pain chew.The ONLY drawback with Cocoa is that it takes her time to warm to a person and she can be testy. Once she knows you, she is your best friend but do not bother her when she eats at 2:30-3:00 pm, about I cup of Purina small bits (Tuna and Salmon).She is good with everyone but it takes time. Best suited for one female companion. She can be good companion with small dog but depends.

-

Koopa is ready to level up your life! This little guy is the perfect little size for any lifestyle. Come meet Koopa today!

Johnny is being fostered in VA. Only read about Johnny if you are looking for a gentle, small dog to add to your family! Johnny Update – April 1, 2026: Johnny has been doing very well! He has not needed to go to the vet since January! While he still has a bit of a head tilt due to vestibular syndrome (see information below), it is much improved and he is more and more likely to walk in a straight line instead of circling. He has been enjoying the warmer weather, and likes to wander in the yard now which he did not want to do when the weather was cold. He loves to eat and, before snack time at noon, he often will drool a little bit because he is so excited! And, at times, it seems like he is hearing a little bit better than he was – although there still is a hearing loss. For more information about this sweet boy, read what his foster home wrote about him in January 2026. See below. There are so many good things to share about Johnny but, first, his history. Johnny lost his Kerrville, Texas home on July 4th 2025 when his community experienced catastrophic flooding. Johnny landed in the area shelter and the shelter staff, once they determined Johnny’s Texas family was unable to care for him and realized Johnny was blind, reached out to the Blind Dog Rescue to request foster placement. Plans were made and Johnny soon traveled to his Virginia Blind Dog Rescue foster home. His transport to Virginia was long – two days of traveling one weekend, a week in a temporary foster home in Alabama, and then one more travel day to get to Virginia. Without exception, every driver plus his temporary foster family said Johnny is a great traveler and such a sweet boy. Now that you know his history, here are some good things to share about Johnny: -has a coat the color of a penny! So beautiful! -crate trained -good with other dogs -aware of cats but ignores -great eater -good traveler in the car -does well at the vet -loves head rubs -sleeps quietly all night -and is a very quiet dog during the day! He has barked just a few times since arriving in his foster home (that happens about once every other week, when he is excited about meal prep). If you are still interested in this special little guy, here are more details about Johnny, including his health history. Johnny quickly learned the daily routine in his foster home. He is waiting at our feet when breakfast and dinner are being prepared. He is also standing in the kitchen for mid-day snack. He knows every evening it is “sofatime” – a time when he is on the sofa with the other four dogs in the house and his foster mom too. He curls up and takes a nap, although does enjoy a head rub. And, at the end of the day, he goes right to sleep in his bed in his crate, and never makes a sound and sleeps all night. Johnny likes to sniff around outside but generally does his business and is ready to go back in. He is from Texas so is a little uncertain about wet and cool weather but he is getting acclimated! He needs to be carried up and down steps. The best thing about Johnny is his personality. While he sometimes enjoys playing and gets excited at mealtime, he is generally very low-key, very gentle, and sweet. He has started giving occasional kisses too. While not diagnosed with dementia, he is starting to show some signs that this may be an issue. For example, he will be taken outside and then stand there a while, like he is unsure why he is out there! Like many rescue dogs, especially seniors, Johnny has some medical issues that have needed to be addressed. When he arrived at his foster home, he was missing hair on his back and on top of his tail too, likely due to a former flea infestation. His hair is very slowly growing back. Johnny also has had dry skin and some small lumps and bumps like many older dogs have. His skin has improved and he is on daily fish oil to help. When he first arrived, Johnny needed a dental and also had two large lumps plus a small one removed. Johnny had those procedures completed and he did very well, with a good recovery. Then, in January 2026, a lump was removed on his left front paw. All these lumps were benign but of course he (like all dogs) need their lumps – and areas where lumps were removed - to be monitored. When Johnny first came to his foster home, he had a quiet, brief cough once or twice a day. The vet said this could be a mild trachea collapse, could be allergies, or could be mild bronchitis. At that point, because it was so infrequent, she said no further follow-up or treatment was needed. She also said his lungs were clear and his heart sounded good. Over time, the coughing has periodically increased in frequency and so, in January, Johnny had an x-ray which revealed that his heart is now enlarged. Also, an arrhythmia was detected that had not been heard before. He was diagnosed with early heart disease and this likely explains the increased coughing. He now takes Vetmedin and Benazepril daily. In early September, Johnny had a sudden onset of vestibular syndrome. For those interested in adopting Johnny and/or if you have questions about vestibular syndrome, speak with your vet. It is a relatively common condition. Johnny developed a head tilt to the left and began circling to the left. He also had nystagmus (rapid eye movements). His appetite was not affected; he still loves to eat. The vet said Johnny has a mild case of vestibular syndrome and his symptoms have improved (the nystagmus has almost disappeared). However, he still has a left head tilt (very slowly improving) and he still tends to walk in circles to the left, and this can make it challenging for him to walk on a leash. But recently he has just begun to turn his head to the right and sometimes walk to the right! The vet said in September he may have a lingering head tilt but he should not be circling as much as time passes. It is important to know that mild vestibular syndrome is not life-threatening. It is also important to know that there is a chance Johnny will continue to improve - and also a chance he will not. A couple pictures on Johnny’s profile on the BDRA website show his current head tilt/turn. Before Johnny had vestibular syndrome, he was great with housetraining. Once the vestibular symptoms started, he began to have occasional daily accidents in the house and this has continued. Johnny is taken out every 2 to 3 hours during the day and wears a belly band around the clock because his accidents are unpredictable. Johnny has also lost most of his hearing since arriving at his foster home. In addition, he cannot see at all. His eyes have some very minimal clear drainage at times but are currently healthy. His eye pressure is normal (no glaucoma) at this time and he does not have dry eye. He had eye ulcers when leaving the shelter but those have resolved. He does have fairly frequent instances of reverse sneezing. We don’t know Johnny’s history before he arrived at the Texas shelter and so – as it is with any rescue dog – we can’t predict what the future holds for his health. Anyone interested in adopting Johnny should speak with their vet about not only vestibular syndrome but also about heart disease. Johnny has not spent time with children and, although he is such a nice dog, he should be adopted in 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!

Transport is an additional $185 A few key notes about our Rescue… 1. All of our pets start their journey in Memphis Tennessee. 2. No monies exchange hands until the pet has arrived 3. Once adopted, our pets can be transported to Denver, Colorado, the Midwest and all of the north eastern states. 4. We have a Facebook page and an Instagram page. You are welcome to visit to see some of our newly adoptive families. 5. We have been rescuing and transporting pets for 15 years. 6. Our pets do not travel until they have been adopted. We do not have holding facilities in other parts of the United States for meet and greet purposes.

Transport is an additional $185 A few key notes about our Rescue… 1. All of our pets start their journey in Memphis Tennessee. 2. No monies exchange hands until the pet has arrived 3. Once adopted, our pets can be transported to Denver, Colorado, the Midwest and all of the north eastern states. 4. We have a Facebook page and an Instagram page. You are welcome to visit to see some of our newly adoptive families. 5. We have been rescuing and transporting pets for 15 years. 6. Our pets do not travel until they have been adopted. We do not have holding facilities in other parts of the United States for meet and greet purposes.

-

Transport is an additional $185 A few key notes about our Rescue… 1. All of our pets start their journey in Memphis Tennessee. 2. No monies exchange hands until the pet has arrived 3. Once adopted, our pets can be transported to Denver, Colorado, the Midwest and all of the north eastern states. 4. We have a Facebook page and an Instagram page. You are welcome to visit to see some of our newly adoptive families. 5. We have been rescuing and transporting pets for 15 years. 6. Our pets do not travel until they have been adopted. We do not have holding facilities in other parts of the United States for meet and greet purposes.

-

Please read about Scout before applying to adopt him as he needs a special home. Scout was surrendered to a good Samaritan after being a breeder for 6 years. Unfortunately, he was attacked by a much larger dog in his new home. The lack of socialization as a breeding dog kept in a cage constantly has made him afraid of people and the dog attack has made him afraid of large dogs. Scout has a lot of anxiety. He spends most of his time pacing the fenced in backyard. He allows himself to be picked up but does not enjoy being held. Scout is NOT a lap dog and may not ever be. He is also not yet house trained. We are working on this with belly bands but he does also prefer to poop indoors. He is a flight risk and absolutely has to have a secure fenced in yard as he panics on leash. With time, Scout will be able to have a normal doggy life. However, that may take a very long time and he needs owners who are willing to put in the time and work. He would benefit from a trainer and anxiety medication. Scout is neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and vaccinated. He has had senior bloodwork and a dental cleaning.

Adoption Area: East TennesseeGizmo needs:Regular professional grooming Someone willing to provide and administer daily thyroid meds Calm adult householdSomeone home during the dayNo children under 8 years of ageGizmo — A Tiny Senior With a Big HeartHi, I’m Gizmo! I’m a 12‑year‑old, 8‑pound Pomeranian who was rescued by SBRET after losing my home. I’m a gentle little senior looking for a quiet, loving place to spend my golden years.I have tracheal collapse, but right now I only have a small cough each day and don’t need medication. I take thyroid meds and will need occasional bloodwork. I had a dental and now have just two teeth, so my tongue hangs out — everyone says it’s adorable. I eat softened kibble with no trouble.I sleep in my x‑pen, enjoy napping, and like being near my humans. My hearing and vision aren’t perfect, so I need someone who can keep me safe, especially around furniture and stairs. I’m not a cuddler, but I love belly rubs and being close by.I’m doing great with housetraining and walk nicely on a leash, though I zig‑zag a bit. I like calm, older dogs. Car rides make me nervous, so a low‑travel home is best.I’m neutered, microchipped, had a dental, and I’m up to date on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. My adoption fee is $100.If you’re ready to love a sweet senior who just wants comfort, kindness, and a soft bed, I’m your boy.