OPR's Special Needs Fosters

Before	Before	Before

Name: ASHLEY
Age: 5 years

Ashley came to us from a shelter as an unclaimed stray. She is a happy-go-lucky little girl who loves to snuggle up to her person. Ashley takes Optimune eye ointment for dry eye which costs around $24 a tube.

Ashley is considered Special Needs adoption because her back legs are not formed properly. She is able to walk just fine and runs like a little rabbit. OPR had X-rays taken of her legs and the vet said the only way to fix her legs is to break the bones and screw them back together. Since Ashley gets along just fine the way she is we decided to not put her through such a harsh surgery. It does not hurt her in any way to run or walk. She does have some accidents because of the way her legs are.

A Note from Ashley's Foster Home:

Ashley can not do steps due to her back legs being deformed. She is a very sweet girl. She does have potty problems. The vet thinks there may be some nerve damage in her back because of the way she has to walk. Believe me those legs don't slow her down. She runs like a rabbit. She likes sleeping in bed with you, but you run the risk of her pooping in the bed. She has to be on Optimune twice a day for the rest of her life. She takes it like a champ when you put her eye meds in. She eats Ceasar's mixed with dry food. It takes her a while to eat as she only has about 6 teeth. She should not put on any weight due to her back legs.

If you are interested in adopting Ashley and have the following, please apply online, or you can dontate to OPR to help us continue to care for him. Ashley needs:

• A home with little or no steps
• Able to afford her monthly eye drops
• No young kids under 5 years old
• Homevisit required before adoption
• Apply Online Here

Before	After

Name: BRONSON
Age: 2 years

Bronson was an owner surrender who was moving and could not take him along. Lucky for him he came to us so he could get the medical attention he deserved. As soon as we saw him we realized his eyes were in horrible shape. He had to have one removed immediately because it was ready to rupture. Bronson takes Optimune eye ointment in his remaining eye due to dry eye.

Bronson’s foster home noticed that he didn’t respond to her voice at all. After seeing one of our vets, it was determined that Bronson cannot hear nor can he see out of his remaining eye. Bronson is very insecure and wants to be with someone as much as possible because of his special needs. In fact if he cannot find you he will ‘scream’ until you come get him. The foster home says you have to hear it to believe it!!

Other than his hearing and sight Bronson is a healthy young boy. He was not taken care of until now and deserves to have a home that will cherish his presence forever.

A Note from Bronson's Foster Home:

Bronson is a very sweet boy. He enjoys hanging out on the couch with you. He does let out these horrible screams if he can't find you. He has lost one eye and needs daily medication (Optimune) twice a day. He doesn't see out of his remaining eye very well. He also eats Ceaser's mixed with dry food. He loves it. Sometimes you have to wet the food down. Sometimes you have to find him at feeding time. He is very handsome with his silver coat. He does not climb up stairs but will come down them with a little help. I guide him with his harness.

He gets along with other dogs so long as no one messes with him when he’s eating. You get a lot of snapping and growling if they are too close.

If you are interested in adopting Bronson and have the following, please apply online, or you can dontate to OPR to help us continue to care for him. Bronson needs:

• No young kids
• A home with little or no steps
• Someone who is willing to take the time to show him the house layout
• Someone who is home a lot of the time
• Able to afford her monthly eye drops
• Homevisit required before adoption
• Apply Online Here

OPR does not adopt outside of the state of Ohio, no exceptions. If you live outside Ohio and wish to adopt a Pug, please refer to your local Pug rescue.