Pets with Disabilities

12/20/2025

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Thank you for your continued support of our efforts ❤️

Email from Pets with Disabilities A MESSAGE FROM MIKE & JOYCE.... This time of year, it is natural to take a moment to remember the extraordinary dogs and spirits who have led us through this journe

12/15/2025

Thank you to students from the Washington International Visual Art and Design Technology class for delivering their dog toys they designed specifically for some of our pups. We enjoyed your visit ❤️

12/12/2025

BIG NEWS — Boone has been adopted!

We all knew what Boone needed: a quiet home with patient humans… and he found exactly that. We honestly never thought we’d find a couple so incredibly patient, with hearts of absolute gold, willing to take our big blind boy on.

Boone was a huge question mark in a home setting—after all, the only life he’d ever known was living outside and being used as a tool for hunters.

We got a great update from his new adopters!

“When Boone first came to us, he was understandably nervous. Even walking on our fairly busy road was overwhelming. He would panic and completely shut down. But after weeks of gently working within his limits, helping him build confidence, and earning his trust, we’re thrilled to say this sweet boy has truly blossomed.

Over the last month, Boone has made incredible progress. He now walks confidently on the sidewalk beside our busy street—no small feat for a blind dog with little experience of traffic or city noise. He’s still a bit reserved, but his curiosity has grown so much. He’s learned the layout of his new home and backyard and navigates them beautifully. He still enjoys being guided onto the couch and tucked in so he can get cozy. Boone also loves visiting the dog park, and he’s even started trotting and jogging—a milestone we never expected so soon!

He is incredibly sweet, calm, and gentle and we feel just as lucky that he found them. Thank you PWD! “

We would also like to give another shout out to Aimee and Steve at Trails End Petsitting who fostered Boone and helped us figure out what Boone’s perfect home would look like. Their dedication to our pups has helped so many! Thank you!

Congratulations on your new chapter Boone!

12/10/2025

Meet Dorian!

Let’s find this incredible boy a forever home for the holidays and beyond! Dorian embodies everything we love about the true German Shepherd spirit—loyalty, intelligence, and a heart full of love. He’s looking for a family who appreciates that classic Shepherd devotion.

Dorian is a 40 pound, 8–9-month-old German Shepherd/Collie mix who came to us from a North Carolina shelter after they reached out due to his abnormal gait. He has been seen by our orthopedic veterinarian, and he feels confident about managing his hips with high-quality puppy food and joint supplements—Dorian has been responding beautifully! He runs like the wind with his new fur friends and has no problems getting around. Please watch his videos and see how well he does!

Before arriving at PWD, Dorian spent a week in a foster home. Here’s what they shared:

“Dorian has been an absolute joy to have in our home! He’s a sweet, playful pup who fit right into our busy household and our three young children (ages 4 to 10). He loved playing with our big foster dog—tug-of-war and zoomies were daily events!

Dorian walks wonderfully on a leash and is easy to handle on our neighborhood strolls. At home, he’s a happy, affectionate companion who adores attention and loves being near his people.

At bedtime, he settles perfectly in his crate and sleeps through the night. Like any young pup, he has bursts of energy, but a good play session or a chew toy helps him wind down. He’s truly a remarkable dog!”.

Dorian has been with us for 2 months at the rescue and is longing to find his family. He has so much love to give!

Please share Dorian!

12/08/2025

Padme Has Been Adopted!

This sweet puppy has been through so much in her short life — a life-threatening infection that landed her in the ER, necessary eye extractions, and finally her spay. Through it all, she’s shown the most incredible resilience.

Once again a huge thank-you to her amazing medical fosters, Kristina & Chris, for their constant care and watchful eyes throughout her recovery.

We are absolutely thrilled to share that Padme has healed beautifully and is now living her very best life with a young family that adores her!

We recently received this wonderful update from her adopters:

“Over the past few months, we have realized she is the perfect pup for us! Our 2-year-old adores her, and the feeling is mutual. Padme greets him every morning with excitement, and every evening when he returns from school, they have an enthusiastic reunion.

She loves taking her afternoon nap in one of the kids’ beds and has even made friends with our cat. Being blind doesn't stop her from chasing a ball, chasing the kids, or finding a stray toy to ‘play’ with. We love her, and even extended family members joke about stealing her, LOL!

Thank you, PWD, for all you have done for this sweet dog!”

Here’s to many happy years ahead for this special girl and her wonderful family!

12/05/2025

Gus is loving our first measurable snow of the season! He put his wheels in 4WD and enjoyed a game of “fetch” with snowballs 🤣

12/02/2025

Butterball Has Been Adopted!

We all knew the moment he arrived that Jess was completely smitten. She guided him through many medical hurdles and in the end, simply couldn’t part with him. Now Butterball officially joins an incredible rescue family!

From Jess:

"Butterball is the one I just cannot let go of. He’s that special dog who has been through so much and still greets every day with happiness. He loves everyone and has become a neighborhood favorite.

He enjoyed his very first camping trip—and there will be many more to come. I cared for him through heartworm treatment and complicated dental surgery… and I’m so grateful to know we’ll always have each other’s backs-Forever."

Congratulations, Butterball and Jess—here’s to a lifetime of love and adventures ahead!

11/28/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all of our supporters ❤️

11/24/2025

FINN ADOPTED!

Yes can you believe we had yet another puppy born with front leg deformities!

Once again THANK YOU Kristina Ganyon and her husband Chris for opening up their home to him. They were instrumental in his dog socialization and Finn and Lilly became fast friends at their home.

We recently got a great adoption update from his new adopters:

“Finnegan Raptor has been such a joyful addition to our little family! He loves tagging along with his big brother, Jaxson, on all his adventures and exploring new places together. Even after moving through multiple houses before finding his forever home, he’s settled in beautifully.

He’s getting used to being a backpack boy for long hikes, and we can’t wait to see him cruising in his new cart when it arrives soon! His favorite napping spot is tucked under the coffee table, where he crashes after countless rounds of zoomies.

With such a positive outlook on life he doesn’t allow anything to stop him and we look forward to memory filled years to come. We are grateful for Pets With Disabilities for bringing us together and all they do for the fur babies in need.”

Congratulations Finn! We cannot wait to follow along in all your adventures! We know you will be a great representative of PWD!