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Rosie (PA)- Couch potato

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small) Shih Tzu

Female, Senior
Knoxville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Rosie is being fostered in PA. Rosie would be okay around another calm dog that gives her space, but could do even better as an only dog. Rosie is a sweet senior that still has some pep in her step. She is estimated to be approximately 12 years old. Part of the time she acts it – by sleeping the day away. Other times, like dinner time, she will jump around like a puppy getting its first treat! We don't know what breed/s she is, we just say she's a Rosie! She came to BDRA from a shelter as a stray, so we have no history for her prior to going to the shelter. When she arrived, she was in very poor shape. She had skin, eye, and ear infections along with a large mammary tumor and an extreme flea infestation. We have had her spayed, had the tumor (happily it was benign) removed and she was given a dental. Her left eye is smaller than her right and has some discharge from it. It is a non-visual eye. Her right eye has a mature cataract and is also non-visual. Rosie likes to direct her attention to the wall when you are speaking to her because her hearing is starting to go as well. But don’t let her fool you, she can still hear that treat bag open up from across the house! Her flea problem was taken care of immediately, but we continue to struggle finding just the right solution to her skin/ear infections. We continue to work with both the vet and with holistic solutions. Rosie is a pampered princess who sleeps in bed with her foster parents, on the couch and on her “camping” chair. She has recently taken possession of a crate that we use for a puppy when not home. She hasn't been "crated" but just likes to sleep in there. She will either use a wee pad or go outside but will not inform you when she needs to go. She is more attached to the men in her foster homes (she has had two) than the women but she does love her moms’ as well! She currently has a foster mom that is home all the time which is perfect since we are still dealing with medical issues. Rosie likely will have allergy/yeast/mammary mass issues for the rest of her life. Rosie does not appreciate being disturbed by other dogs. She will growl and sometime lunge at them. For this reason, she is better in a home as an only dog or with calm dogs. Rosie would make a wonderful companion for a senior or low activity family. She is just starting to learn how to walk on a leash and isn’t quite a fan of it…..yet. She would do best in a home without young children. Her fantasy home is one with a couch potato dad to hang with her all day long! BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.

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Sasha (PA)

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sasha is being fostered in PA. Sasha needs to be an only dog. She does not like active dogs Sasha can ONLY be adopted to a home with older children or all adults. Sasha is NOT good with cats. Sasha is spayed. Christmas time is here, soon a new year will dawn, and I’m still patiently waiting for my furever home and that special family to give me lots of love and belly rubs. I enjoy walks and will do OK without a fenced yard if you take me out on walking adventures. If you have a fenced yard I will run and play with you. I just enjoy the company of peeps. I don’t care to be with other dogs, just be by myself with my humans. I am a good girl in the house…unless you leave tasty morsels of food on the counter. Then I may just have to help myself! I know Sit, Down, am learning Wait, but I don’t really want to wait, hee hee. I also do pretty well on a leash. I’m still working on some other things like no jumping up on my peeps. I just want to greet and say Hi and give kisses and hugs to my peeps. BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.

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Sleepy (PA) - FUN!

Hound (Unknown Type) Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, Young
Knoxville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sleepy is being fostered in PA. The cats in Sleepy's foster home just avoid him, but his foster mom believes he would be okay with cats. Sleepy is a very sweet little boy. He soaks up any and all of the attention you will give him. He likes to cuddle when he is worn out because he does have that puppy energy. We give him lots of toys/chews but the thing he loves most is to tumble around with the other dogs. It gives him lots of confidence when he is around the other pups in the house. Sleepy is not house broken yet and we are working on basic commands, but he is very food motivated which helps him learn really quickly. What Sleepy enjoys the most is to sit on the patio with a bone and just listen to everything going on. He is a great companion. BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.

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Photo of Wilma (NJ) Very Sweet!

Wilma (NJ) Very Sweet!

American Staffordshire Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Wilma is being fostered in NJ. Wilma is a wonderful companion and a very sweet lady. She will gently take a piece of kibble or a treat from your hand. She loves treats and biscuits! Wilma also likes back rubs and sitting nearby her person. Walking is another favorite activity, and she will tilt her head to listen to the sounds in the neighborhood. She is a gentle walker, doesn't pull, but will stop to listen. She will respond with a deep bark to other barking dogs. She is not afraid of dogs and does not respond aggressively, but if a dog continues to bark at her, she will also keep barking. Wilma gets along with the cat in her foster home as well as the rabbit. She will sit at the door to indicate she needs to go outside, and will go to her bed to nap or sleep for the night after she has visited outside. She's just a sweetheart who wants to be with her person! BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.

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Photo of Ari (PA) SWEET girl!

Ari (PA) SWEET girl!

Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Senior
Knoxville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ari is being fostered in PA. Little Ari is guessed to be about 12 years old and appears to be a shih tzu mix. She is a quiet, gentle, passive, loveable girl who loves her meals and can sleep like no other! She gets along well with other dogs, cats, and people of all ages. She simply ignores other dogs and cats in her foster home and needs to be in a home with gentle pets and children because it does not appear like she will defend or stick up for herself. She is just as happy to snuggle up on the sofa as she is to find her bed for the day on the floor. She seems to enjoy sniffing all she can when she’s outside but may not make the best walk buddy, as she’d rather meander and smell things. She rides well in the car and tolerates her foster mom’s kisses very well. Ari is completely blind since she has no eyes and her hearing is poor. Her foster mom keeps a potty pad close to her bed so when she gets up from her nap, she has it to potty on when her mom is working. She will not indicate a need to go out to potty. She will need to be carried outside but does fine exploring once she’s out. She cannot go up or down stairs by herself. She will have a dental and a lumpectomy of a non-cancerous mass on her cheek on May 9th and will be ready to find her forever home shortly after. BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.

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Opie (NJ) FRIENDLY!

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small) Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Senior
Knoxville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Opie is being fostered in NJ. Opie traveled a long way to be a BDRA foster dog, but he immediately fit in, learned his way around, and made us fall in love with him. Opie is a funny little dog. He loves belly rubs and lying in the sun. His bark sounds like a squealing pig and he will let you know if he doesn't like something. He's not a lap dog but he's happy to take a nap next to you on the couch or in the bed with you. A recent vet appointment revealed that Opie has a heart murmur and arthritis in his back legs. He gets drops in his eyes twice a day for dry eyes. Opie is such a cutie and gets along with other dogs, as long as they don't get too close to him. He does not have any separation anxiety - or any anxiety. He's happy just to sleep away the day!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Pooches On the Move Pet Rescue--TN

Knoxville, TN 37901

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Blind Dog Rescue Alliance - TN

Knoxville, TN 37901

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RescuesForJoJo

Knoxville, TN 37918

Pet Types: dogs

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Save A Bully Rescue

Knoxville, TN 37917

Pet Types: dogs

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Open Hearts Animal Rescue

Knoxville, TN 37917

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shizzy's Doggy Haven

Knoxville, TN 37917

Pet Types: dogs

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Rustic Rover

Knoxville, TN 37924

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Knoxville, TN Chapter

Knoxville, TN 37914

Pet Types: dogs

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Lytle Animal Care & Control - TN transport

Knoxville, TN 37902

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Central Veterinary Hospital

1212 W. Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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