These are
very special folks helping in any way they can to better the quality of life for
disabled Animals. Take a look and see if you'd like to help some or even just
one.
Handicapped Pets.Com...
About HandicappedPets.com:
HandicappedPets.com was created in 2001 to support the caretakers of elderly, injured, and handicapped pets. We have all of the products, services, and support you'll need. The site was created by Mark C. Robinson in memory of Mercedes, a slightly epileptic Keeshond who was put to sleep before her time because Mark didn't know any better and had no way to find out more. Now there's a way.
Our Mission: The
mission of HandicappedPets.com is to provide products, services and
support so that elderly, handicapped, and injured pets can lead happy,
healthy, high-quality lives.
A Letter from HandicappedPets.com Founder
To All Pet Lovers and Caretakers,
There was a day when injured pets were "no good anymore." When an animal was hurt, became lame or incontinent, or was for any reason no longer wanted, they were put down. Not Anymore. We are becoming more aware of the sacredness of all life. We are beginning to understand the power of the loving bond that is created when one living thing cares for another. The site is filled with stories of hope and healing as well as the products, services, and support that a caretaker of a handicapped pet needs. People submit their inventions and devices which can be distributed through the site. Listings of caring vets, animal rehabilitation centers, holistic healers, and animal communicators, and more are all available.
If you'd like to help:
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Has your dog trouble
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Can this wheelchair
help my dog…
Every dog needs exercise on a daily basis to keep in good
physical heath. When a dog does not get this exercise, due to (for
example) paralysis, arthritis, hip dysplasia or other back-,
hip-, hind-leg problems, they will lose not only their physical
heath but their mental health will degenerate as well.
When a dog can no longer look forward to the nice things in a
dog’s life (like going on long walks, horsing around with other
dogs or chasing a thrown ball) it will feel unhappily disabled,
in which case even young dogs will start to behave like elderly
ones.
With the wheelchair, your disabled dog can do everything a
healthy dog can (with the exception of jumping around.) Your dog
will stay in good physical and mental shape. Also the upper part of the dog’s body will develop more, which
will largely compensate for the disabled rump.
They say one’s eyes are the mirror of the soul and if you look
closely at a dog, who has lost his lust for life, you will see,
that the eyes have gone dim. The most wonderful thing for us,
and what makes it all worthwhile, is the moment a dog realizes
his/her disability is no longer an obstacle. The eyes of the dog
start to sparkle again.
All animal-loving critics who have seen this phenomenon change
their view in an instant.
If you'd like to know more: http://www.wheelchair-dogs.com/?page=home
Pets With Disabilities...
Pets with Disabilities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the adoption of dogs and cats with disabilities. The organization serves as a shelter and an adoption placement aid for animals that have been injured through trauma or disabled by illness. Pets with Disabilities provides invaluable support and resources for the families of disabled pets and for shelters attempting to place special-needs animals into loving homes. For the animals it helps place, Pets With Disabilities is a bridge to a better life; for the few that it cannot place, Pets With Disabilities is a lifelong home.
If you'd like to help:
Camp Cocker Rescue
To help or adopt one of these beauties: http://campcockerrescue.squarespace.com/fospice-dogs/
Ahimsa Rescue Foundation...
As is often seen in shelters, humane organizations and rescues, a dog with special needs comes along and although it is impractical for the rescue or shelter to fund or provide what that dog needs, sometimes we just have to try. This page is where we showcase those very dogs. A special need could be a medical condition, old age, an attitude or personality problem or any number of situations that makes a dog either difficult to adopt or in some cases, unadoptable without our intervention.
Read about our special needs dogs and if you can help in some way, please do as your heart leads.
If you'd like to help:
Blind Cat Rescue...
Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
Blind
Cat Rescue & Sanctuary was started to answer the need for a safe
place for blind cats that were deemed unadoptable by regular shelters
and were going to be killed just because they are blind.
Rescue is about restoring hope and dignity to
creatures for whom no one else cares about. You cannot place a value on the look of contentment that comes
when an animal is clean, exercised, warm, fed and safe for the first
time in its life. Blind cats are cats that just happen to not be able to see. If your
cat has become blind or you are thinking of adopting a blind cat,
please read our " About Us" page it tells a lot about living with blind
cats and it has links to other good articles about blind cats. Do
you want to help an animal in need but can't adopt? Then sponsoring is
for you! For as little as $1. per day, less than the cost of a cup of
coffee, you can help a blind cat. You will receive a certificate of sponsorship with a photo of an animal you have helped and periodic
updates. Looking for the perfect birthday or holiday gift? A
sponsorship certificate can be mailed out to the person of your choice! Your
sponsorship donation is tax deductible.
If you'd like to help:
Blind Dogs.Com...
Jackie - is just ONE of the many who have been saved!
Welcome to BlindDogs.net!
Lucy
is a Jack Russell Terrier that suddenly went totally blind from
something called SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome)
in September 2004, at just 2 1/2 years old. This web site was created
after learning how often blind dogs are put to sleep, that are
otherwise perfectly healthy. We hope to make people aware of what happy
and fulfilled lives a blind dog can still have! Offering support and
information, we hope to help other dog owners that are adjusting to
life with a newly blind dog, or a dog that may slowly be losing their
sight and let you know you're not alone!
If you'd like to help:
TriPawd's... Helping 3 Legged Dogs with Bone Cancer...
Jerry’s Place
Welcome to tripawds.com – your online tripod dog bone cancer resource center. Tripawds.com is Jerry’s place to learn about and cope with the diagnosis and treatment of canine osteosarcoma and other cancers in dogs. Tripawd Discussion Forums Join the discussion about canine cancer and life on three legs in Jerry’s free forums. This community of support is an open forum for the discussion of canine cancer diagnosis and treatment, coping with amputation, and much more.
If you'd like to help:
Special Needs Resources, Information and Support...Great Referrals..
Disabled Pets - Handicapped Pets and Animals
Try our new Pet Forums
Special Needs Pets
All
animals need special care and love. Disabled pets often require a
little extra time and energy, especially as the pet gets older and the
disabilities increasingly become worse. This site is dedicated to
providing helpful resources to help assist you with finding the
information that will help you care for your pet with special needs.
We'd also like to begin adding stories on our site to share the
obstacles and ultimately the unending love and care that are given to
disabled animals. If you would like to submit your story, please submit your stories.
Special Needs Pets was specifically designed for those who are caring for a pet who:
- has a physical disability
- has a chronic or terminal illness
- is recovering from a serious injury
- is elderly and/or requires hospice care at home
- has emotional and/or behavioral problems
We have resources that will help you to meet the unique challenges that come with living with a special needs pet. Caring for pets with special needs does not have to be a burden - it can be a richly rewarding experience. We'd like to help remove any barriers that discourage people from making the commitment to sharing their lives with special needs animals.
If you'd like to help:
HartSong Ranch For Animals With Disabilities...
HartSong Ranch Mission
HartSong
Ranch grants permanent sanctuary to animals with disabilities. Most of
our residents are blind. All require some kind of specialized care.
Our mission is to provide a landscape of quiet and tranquility for the
animals that live here – a sanctuary where they can enjoy nature, peace
of mind and rejuvenated spirits. We invite you to experience the joy in knowing them. Their stories are inspiring and their lives profoundly worthwhile.
About the Sanctuary
Hartsong
Ranch is located on 30 rolling acres in the beautiful Sierra Nevada
foothill community of Greenwood, California. We are named HartSong Ranch
for two reasons. First, our last name is Hart. Second, we are
musicians, therefore, “song” in Hartsong. Jim is a drummer and I am a
bassist/songwriter. Without question, the animals at the sanctuary
inspire many of the melodies for the music we create. (Please check out
the HartSong Project page.)
If you'd like to help:
Attend one of our volunteer days to work on special projects or work with the animals. Please call us at 530-887-1263 or email Jim Hart. We will put your name on the volunteer list and notify you of upcoming volunteer days. Our Wish List - products we use every day. If interested in donating via Gift Certificate, please call Carolynne at Cool Feed and Ranch Supply,
530-887-0200 in Cool, CA.
If you'd like to help:
These Folks Will Educate you on Deaf Dogs Or You Can Help...
Thousands of deaf dogs are born each year. Many more become deaf as a result of age, illness, trauma or chemical (drug) reactions. All over the world, deaf dogs are routinely destroyed because they are rumored to be brain damaged, aggressive and untrainable, or because their quality of life is believed to be somehow diminished. These myths are perpetuated by many breed and kennel clubs, veterinarians, trainers and other so-called experts. The vast majority of these people have never allowed a deaf dog to live long enough to actually discover if their beliefs have any validity. The mission of the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund is to provide education and funding for the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs. We are a non-profit organization founded to speak on behalf of and assist in the betterment of life for deaf dogs everywhere.
We can help!
For general questions about deaf dogs, see our Frequently asked questions area.
If
you need ideas for training a deaf dog, visit our Training tips area
(which includes a section on teaching Signs, and how to use a Vibrating
Collar). We also have a Resources area, with recommended books, and more
websites to visit. All donations are greatly
appreciated. We are volunteer-staffed so contributions are used to pay
for outside services, including printing of educational materials and
postage, web hosting, transport funding, and all the other expenses
related to our mission. Please visit our Membership page to find out
more about how you can help.
If you'd like to help:
http://www.deafdogs.org/
Lhasa Apso's Happy Homes...
Lhasa Happy
Homes believes that every abandoned, owner surrendered and/or shelter
dog deserves a second chance at a wonderful life. This includes seniors
who have been dumped because they have grown "too old," sick and/or
injured dogs in the shelters who have been left to die...and the special
needs pups who need extra TLC.
Vet bills are frequently very high. Lhasa Happy Homes never wants to be
in a position where we cannot take a dog because we don't have the
funding. Frequently, we dig into our own pockets to make sure the dogs
we care for get the proper treatment...and sometimes, those pockets are
pretty shallow. All donations are tax deductable. Thank you for caring...the more you give, the more will live!
If you'd like to help:
http://www.lhasahappyhomes.org/special.htm
Dizzy & Bertie's Deaf Dogs Info Site...
Hello
and welcome to Dizzy and Bertie's deaf dogs information site: The aim
of this site is to provide a collection of resources for owners and
potential owners of deaf dogs in the UK and around the world. Much of
this information is provided via links to other sites which we have
discovered and we hope you will find useful.
If you'd like to help:
Sarah's Alliance For Handicap Dogs...
Shelter Alliance and Resources for Animals with Handicaps, Inc.
This organization was started with Sara in mind. She was the one who opened my eyes to the needs of these angels who were badly used and then discarded. These animals are looking for unconditional love and a place where they can live out their lives in safety.
If you'd like to help:
If you would like to adopt one of these animals, please print out the ( Need down loader for this link) Application Form, fill it out, and mail it to the address indicated.
Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary...
We founded the Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in December 2000, shortly after moving to the ranch permanently. When we first bought the property in the summer of 1998, our dream was to turn these 160 acres of open grassland and cottonwoods into a sanctuary for animals who are disabled. These are the animals who are the least likely to be adopted and the most likely to be euthanized in traditional shelters. The ranch is now home to nearly 80 animals, more than half of them blind. The sanctuary's disabled residents are remarkable animals. They are happy, energetic and loving. Many of our visitors can't believe the animals they see romping with each other and running around are blind or cope with some other kind of handicap. There isn't a single animal here who feels sorry for itself. Each and every one of them loves being alive. That's really the ultimate inspiration for us. Despite their disabilities, they want nothing more than a chance to enjoy life. And that's what they get to do here. They have magazines you can read too.
If you'd like to help:
http://www.rollingdogranch.org/about/index.html
They also feature Blind Horse.Org
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Recently, the Animal League rescued Libby, a young terrier mix who was abandoned, homeless and very pregnant. We placed her in the Animal League Nursery Program where she could give birth in a clean, safe environment. Then, we had a wonderful holiday surprise when Libby gave birth to 5 healthy, chubby pups on Christmas night! |
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HART's Special Needs Pets...
If you'd like to help:
http://www.hart90.org/SpecialNeeds.asp
ASPCA Special Needs Animals Community...
Meet
Slash, a 9 yr old, male Cockapoo. Slash has one front leg as a result
of a misdiagnosis; ear canal's removed due to excessive mites, he is
deaf and his ears still bother him from time to time. Slash is an owner
surrender due to a change in circumstances that make taking care of him
as he needs impossible. Just one example of how you can help: Things you can do in the ASPCA Online Community:
1. Spiff Up Your Profile Page. Tell us all about your pets, start a blog, add widgets—have fun customizing your page!
2. Post Your Photos! Show off your pet’s silly mug!
3. Post Your Videos! Share your funny and sweet pet videos with the community.
4. Join a Discussion Group Cats, dogs, bunnies—there’s a group for every pet!
Web Ring...
Our WebRing is dedicated to dogs and cats that have a disease or disability which may require special needs or care. As owners of these special animal we understand what a joy they are and that they can live happy, healthy (and normal) lives. We welcome anyone who has a Web Site that tells of dogs or cats with special needs in their life. We also welcome all to come and read about our wonderful cats and dogs!
If you'd like to help:
Dogs, Puppies and Even Deaf Dog Training
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If you are interested in getting a
dog or whether you already have a puppy
or an adult dog, it doesn't matter. We can help you jump-start your
training
needs and transform your dog's behavior for the better. While training
your
dog certainly has its own challenges, we have identified for you the
most
common dog training mistakes that you should watch out and
broken down
the different types of dog behavior problems you might encounter so that your
training
process is made simpler and easier. Ultimately, training your puppy or
dog is simple as long as you keep it short,
simple and fun - for both your dog and yourself. Our aim is to
provide you with as much valuable information and stress-free
techniques to go about training your dog. Best of all, the methods and
techniques are practical and easy that every dog owner can
understand,
apply and use at this very moment!
You’re going to learn comprehensive information on the following:
- Absolute "Must Know" In Training Your Dog
- When
And How To Start Training Your Puppy
(you'll see why this is important) - Fixing
Common Dog Behavior Problems
(Are you sick of excessive barking, chewing, jumping, etc?) - Housebreaking, Potty And Crate Training Your Pup and Dog
- Useful Tips To Use In Your Everyday Dog Obedience Training
- Exciting Dog Games, Commands And Tricks You Can Teach Your Canine
- How To Deal With Dominant, Temperamental And Aggressive Dogs
- The Correct Way To Deal With Dog Separation Anxiety
- Good Quality Dog Training Equipments And Supplies (Both Cheap And Expensive)
