We've got Spirit, yes we do!!!  We've got Spirit, how 'bout you???!!!

Meet Spirit, a beautiful and very special 6 month old boy...

German Shepherd Rescue received a call from a kind-hearted citizen who lives next door to a breeder.  It seems that the breeder kept the remaining puppy from their last litter locked in a cage 24/7.  After witnessing this cruel treatment, this neighbor called the rescue and asked if we could help this special boy.  Before we could respond, the breeder had called Animal Control to have the pup picked up and brought to the shelter to be put down.  Why?  Because Spirit lost most of his vision due to abuse by the very people who brought him into this world and were supposed to be caring for him!  After hearing this sad story, we knew there was NO WAY were we going to allow this sweet dog to die in the shelter.  Our Founder rushed over to the shelter personally to rescue this special boy.

Spirit is now in the hands of one of our volunteers and he is doing great!!!  He is good with other dogs, cats, and kids.  His vision loss does not slow him down at all!!!  He happily romps with the other dogs in the family and, with a little help, navigated the doggie door.  He will also follow your voice.  If you call him, he comes right to you  -- just make sure there are no obstacles in his way.  He can see some shapes and outlines if they are dark in color.  In just a short amount of time, he learns how to navigate around his environment.  And he will look you right in the eye, which looks straight into your heart...

With all that he has been through, this pup loves his people, and boy does he love to cuddle.  He is the most trusting, loving, sweet boy you could ever meet.  We named him Spirit because, boy, he has plenty!!!  Spirit is now looking for his forever family.  He would do best in a home with another dog, or a stay-at-home person.  His birthday is April 15th.  Here are some links to web pages that talk about living with a sight-impaired dog:

http://www.blinddogs.com/
http://www.weir.net/~lglass/page5.htm
http://www.cap4pets.org/SpNeedsTipsBlind.html