What is a Special Needs Furbaby?
A special needs dog is usually an elderly dog with normal geriatric medical
conditions; congestive heart failure, diabetes, renal failure, cataracts, dry eye,
loss of sight and hearing, among others. A majority are the abused and
neglected; broken limbs, injured eyes, starvation, flea and tick infestation until
near death, etc….
However, some are very young dogs, even puppies, with medical and behavior
conditions, usually due to poor breeding.
Most of these dogs are dumped at shelters, in very poor condition or near
death. People aren’t interested in adopting a senior or special needs dog,
usually because they fear the unknown. Shelters can’t afford to keep these
dogs or treat them for their conditions. So the only HOPE these babies have is
RESCUE.
A special needs dog is usually an elderly dog with normal geriatric medical
conditions; congestive heart failure, diabetes, renal failure, cataracts, dry eye,
loss of sight and hearing, among others. A majority are the abused and
neglected; broken limbs, injured eyes, starvation, flea and tick infestation until
near death, etc….
However, some are very young dogs, even puppies, with medical and behavior
conditions, usually due to poor breeding.
Most of these dogs are dumped at shelters, in very poor condition or near
death. People aren’t interested in adopting a senior or special needs dog,
usually because they fear the unknown. Shelters can’t afford to keep these
dogs or treat them for their conditions. So the only HOPE these babies have is
RESCUE.
| CoCo - Eye Surgery |
| Sever Neglect, kidney failure, flea infested, rotten teeth < ---- > Cruelty Case |
Kobe - Epileptic/Seizures
We often hear people say, "Why save a special needs dog when there are so
many healthy adoptable dogs in need of homes?
If you could only experience the love of a special needs dog you would understand WHY we save
these babies. Special needs dogs blossom into the most loving, devoted, loyal pets on the planet!
They need a chance at life too! Why should their life end in suffering pain and not knowing true love.
A special needs dog usually stays in Rescue for long periods of time, if not for the duration of their
life. The initial cost of diagnosing their condition, puts a great strain on our funds, not to mention the
ongoing cost for their care, which includes medications, special food and follow up vet care. IF we
only had a couple of special needs dogs, these cost wouldn’t be an issue, but we normally have 4-6
at a time.
many healthy adoptable dogs in need of homes?
If you could only experience the love of a special needs dog you would understand WHY we save
these babies. Special needs dogs blossom into the most loving, devoted, loyal pets on the planet!
They need a chance at life too! Why should their life end in suffering pain and not knowing true love.
A special needs dog usually stays in Rescue for long periods of time, if not for the duration of their
life. The initial cost of diagnosing their condition, puts a great strain on our funds, not to mention the
ongoing cost for their care, which includes medications, special food and follow up vet care. IF we
only had a couple of special needs dogs, these cost wouldn’t be an issue, but we normally have 4-6
at a time.
| Gracie - Neglect of eye conditions... very treatable, ongoing treatment needed |
| Greta - Nearly Starved to DEATH! which caused some short term med conditions. CRUELTY CASE! |
| Simon (peke) - Neglect of skin condition.. very treatable, 100% better in 3 weeks. But needs ongoing treatment |
| Muffin - Puppy with kidney failure. Ongoing treatment |
How can YOU HELP?
Please consider opening your home and heart to a Special furbaby. You can truly experience the
joy of giving a deserving furbaby a chance to complete their life in a loving home. Yes, sometimes
if may only be for a couple of years, but “Isn’t it better to have loved, than to never love at all?”
Would like to HELP, but can’t open your home to a Special furbaby? Well you can still open your
HEART. Our largest need right now is monetary donations for our vet bills and ongoing care for
these babies.
You can help us save special needs dogs by kindly donating to our efforts to save special needs
dogs by clicking on the DONATION BUTTON below.
Or send check or money order to:
Southern Shih Tzu Rescue Vet Fund
PO Box 8072
Anniston, AL 36202
Please consider opening your home and heart to a Special furbaby. You can truly experience the
joy of giving a deserving furbaby a chance to complete their life in a loving home. Yes, sometimes
if may only be for a couple of years, but “Isn’t it better to have loved, than to never love at all?”
Would like to HELP, but can’t open your home to a Special furbaby? Well you can still open your
HEART. Our largest need right now is monetary donations for our vet bills and ongoing care for
these babies.
You can help us save special needs dogs by kindly donating to our efforts to save special needs
dogs by clicking on the DONATION BUTTON below.
Or send check or money order to:
Southern Shih Tzu Rescue Vet Fund
PO Box 8072
Anniston, AL 36202
| Chester - Neglect, starvation, tick infested and broken back. Needs to maintain a laid back lifestyle |
| Lady Gizmo - Diabetic and has Cushings Disease ongoing treatment needed |
| Daisy - Neglect of skin and eye conditions... very treatable, ongoing treatment needed |
| Moochie - Neglect of skin and eye conditions... very treatable, ongoing treatment needed |
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Southern Shih Tzu & Toy Breed Rescue and Sanctuary |
| SSTR is a 501c 3 Non-Profit charity organization, dedicated to rehoming and providing sanctuary care for abandoned, abused and homeless toy breeds. |