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Click here to go back to map Mike Dillingham and Rivers (), Other pets are Lakota, Icy, Sky, Stormy and Tundra - , Palmer 
Mike Dillingham and Rivers (Glaucoma and Cataracts), Other pets are Sandy, Lakota and Ice - Rivers is a live dog who ran the Iditarod in 1998 and 1999. He ran those races blinded. He also helped a young musher win the Junior Iditarod in 1999. Rivers adopted me during the Summer of 2000. Rivers and several of his buddies live with my wife and I in Wasilla, Alaska. They are retired from racing. I wrote a book my buddy Rivers called "Rivers, Diary of Blind Alaska Racing Sled Dog". More information about his book is available on the Rivers' web site.
, Wasilla
Mike Dillingham and Rivers (Glaucoma and Cataracts), Other pets are Sandy, Lakota and Ice - Rivers is a live dog who ran the Iditarod in 1998 and 1999. He ran those races blinded. He also helped a young musher win the Junior Iditarod in 1999. Rivers adopted me in teh Summer of 2000. Rivers and several of his buddies live with my wife and I in Wasilla, Alaska. They are retired from racing. I wrote a book my buddy Rivers called "Rivers, Diary of Blind Alaska Racing Sled Dog". More information about his book is available on the Rivers' web site., Wasilla
Mike Dillingham and Rivers (Glaucoma nd Catracts), Other pets are Sadny, Lakota and Ice - Rivers is a live dog who ran the Iditarod in 1998 and 1999. He ran those races blinded. He also helped a young musher win the Junior Iditarod in 1999. Rivers and several of his buddies live with my wife and I in Wasilla, Alaska. They are retired from racing.
I wrote a book my buddy Rivers called "Rivers, Diary of Blind Alaska Racing Sled Dog". More information about hsi book is available on the Rivers' web site.
", Wasilla
Mike and Rivers and Rivers (Rivers - Glaucoma and Cataracts), Other pets are Sandy, Lakota and Ice - Mike Dillingham and Rivers, Sandy, Lakota and Ice. While Sandy is my 10-year-old female yellow Lab, Rivers is my "adopted" blind buddy and Lakota is just a big shy dog that also adopted me. Ice is the new addition, being only 3 months, old and.
Since I am very hard of hearing, people have joked that Rivers is my "Hearing Aid dog and I am his Seeing Eye human." Rivers had his diseased eyes removed and artificial ones put in on 8/23/2000 thanks to the efforts of IMOM. INC and the Blind Dog fund.
Dr. Jim Gaarder performed the operation that result with Rivers becoming pain free.
The Blind Dog E-group has provided a lot of great information in helping me help Rivers. It has been suggested that I write a children’s book regarding Rivers and his adventures. I hope that I will be able to do that.
Rivers and Lakota moved in us at out new home in May 2001 while Ice joined the crew in August 2001.
, Wasilla
Click here to go back to map Holly's Mom, Donna and Holly (Anafalectic Shock as a pup), Other pets are Cockers: Amy, Chewey, Dakota, Max; Collies: Maggie, Tori - Holly is 4 and in the last 6 weeks has suddenly gone blind from nuclear cataracts. Her family has no genetic blindness and she's not diabetic. I have no money for opthamologist, but from my own research have found that an interuption in normal growth at an early age can spawn sudden cataracts. She is half the size of her siblings; the size of a 3 month old puppy. I almost lost her to thousands of fire ant bites and believe this growth stunt is the cause. She's adjusting better than me, and her family is taking up a lot of time cleaning her face and ears a lot. We are learning taps, snaps and claps. She just gets embarrassed when she runs into the wall or misses her doggie door. She has become more of a momma's baby now whereas she used to terrorize the big dogs. Euthenasia never crossed my mind until others started telling me it was cruel to keep her. I became disabled 6 years ago; they've never abandoned me and I won't abandon them!, Mobile 
Susan Ferguson and Jay (Glaucoma), Other pets are Sophie, Romeo, K.C. - , Ashland
Lynn Ball and Catarina(chihuahua) (), Other pets are Honey(chihuahua) Katie(poodle) Bull(hybrid) - Catarina was given to me by a friend in rescue. She was saved from a local pound. I do not know why she is blind, but she has shown us that we do not have to see with our eyes, more so with our hearts...., Mobile, USA
Lynn Ball and Catarina (do not know), Other pets are Honey(Chihuahua) Katie(poodle) Bull(hybrid) - Catarina was given to me by a friend in rescue, she saved her from a local pound. I do not know why she is blind, but she has shown us we do not need to see with our eyes, more so with our hearts...., Mobile
Susan Clayton and Murphy (SARDS), Other pets are Kipling and Phoebe (cat siblings) - Murphy is a 10 year old Lhasa mix, suddenly blind and diagnosed with SARDS 3/01--adjusting well!, Birmingham
Helen, Lamar, Sparkle, Tres-Seay and King Arthur (in Spirit), Mobile, Alabama
Click here to go back to map Daniel Sniegowski and dante (unknown, from birth), Other pets are Justice, Liberty, Sadie, Bartelby, and Loki - , Jacksonville
Kathleen Phillips and Brownie (Glaucoma), Other pets are - I first saw Brownie,a beautiful buff cocker spaniel, sitting on the center stripe of a 55mph highway in rural Arkansas. Upon passing her, I did a U-turn, pulled to the side of the road, and she jumped in my car. One of her eyes looked terribly infected & we went to the vet right away. Brownie had no vision in that eye due to glaucoma. The eye was removed and the vet sewed it shut with a prosthetic sphere inside. Within 2 weeks of surgery, the other eye developed glaucoma and one week of drug therapy had no significant effect. The remaining eye was removed, & we are just starting to work out a routine as my house & yard are "strange" surroundings Browmie must learn. (11-19-01), White Hall
Dianne Cowan - Betsy Marie, 13 yr. old mixed breed, diabetic blindness Little Rock,
Arkansas
Click here to go back to map Kimberly Miller and Snowball (), Other pets are - , Phoenix
Melissa Emmette and Lilly (cataracts), Other pets are Lennox - Lilly is the best dog I have ever had and will do anything to get her back on top of her day to day life. I don't want to loose her to blindness, so I will be retraining her for her illness. , Chandler 
Christine Hughes and Cisco (Valley fever treatment), Other pets are Duchess, Ben, Trusty (Great Danes), Glo, Grit, Apache, Isabel, Maggie (Horses), Isis (Cat), Whiskey and Heidi (Goat and Sheep),Princess (duck) - Cisco is a very happy golden retriever. She was just a puppy when she went blind, so I had surgery done and she is now vision impaired. She doesn't know that anything is wrong with her. She does get tired easy, but is always ready for adventure. She is my constant companion., Apache Junction
Sue Adkins and Foster (Genetic Defect), Other pets are Zasha, Peyton, Oreo, Bogie, Sam, Sake, Mishko, Sassy - Foster was rescued in the middle of the day in the Sonoran Desert in late July at the tender age of 12 weeks. He was born blind - and full of cactus since he was running into them. After an immediate vet visit and a bath...Foster had found home - with us! He is now 2 and is the light of my life. I am so proud of his accomplishments. Truly one of the sweetest dogs I've ever known.
Foster is the 3rd blind dog in my life - they are truly special!, Tucson 
Julie Stanton and Heidi-11 yr.old vizsla (SARDS), Other pets are Penny-5 yr old vizsla; Kody and Kazy-1 yr old whippet sisters - After being diagnosed with SARDS in October 2000, Heidi battled pancreatitis and spinal arthritis and died of a stroke just three months later. She liked being with people better than other dogs - I think she thought she was "people." She loved to run and chase after birds, and had tremendous endurance. She was a true best friend and is greatly missed., Phoenix 
Carrie Stark and Lobo (born blind), Other pets are Carol & Sam (cats), Tweets (parakeet), Shelby & Knocker (Tortoises) - Lobo was abandoned in the desert when he was only 6weeks old. He was just a tiny fluffball. He is now a healthy, and happy 7 year old schnauzer. He is my angel, and inspiration!, Tucson 
Val Dumire and Barney (diabetic cataracts/glaucoma), Other pets are Brianna, Message:
dx 2-99 with diabetes, progressed quickly to cataracts and 'graduated' to glaucoma. Had a
prosthetic implant in left eye, and right eye removed in November after a long battle to
save them,, 
Dana Larsen, 5 year old Black Lab Boomer with PRA, Lake Havasu City Arizona, which is
on the Colo.River...Arizona on one side, California on the other
Beth and Penny, a 4-year old standard dachsund recently diagnosed with PRA, in Phoenix.
AZ
Michelle Walsh and Alex, Cataracts/Glaucoma, Gwendolyn, my male Shih Tzu, Alex isn't
blind but she is visually impaired. We will fight blindness to the very end. She is so
cute and funny... she always likes to meet other pooches., Phoenix, Arizona (USA),
Joanie and April, Glaucoma, , 11 year old cocker, both eyes now removed., Scottsdale,
AZ 
Jean and Tracer (blind Brittany, SARDS) and Indigo (one-eyed Dalmatian, minivan)
Tucson, AZ
Click here to go back to map Patti and Niner 8 yr old choc (Glaucoma), Other pets are Charlie 8yr old Choc Lab, Max 4yr old cat who thinks he's a dog - Niner has been blind in her right eye for 2 years and we just found out she is going blind in her left...She seems to be adapting well...Can't wait for summer to see how she does in the pool...which she loves, Chico
Nikky and Yukon (Born), Other pets are - Yukon is a loving friendly dog, he was born blind in one eye and the other eye he has some vision but not too much, he gets around just fine. He's 2.5 years old and looking for a loving special person to bond with. He gets along with everyone even cats, but best without Toddlers as he is blind in one eye , older kids would be fine. As you can see he loves to eat so I think he needs more walks and playtime E-mail for more info or fill out application at www.sadt.info
This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered
, Redding, CA, US 
Kristine May and Mandy (detached retina, cataracts), Other pets are Sara (maltese) Thor (boxer) - Mandy is my 2 year black Lab. An absolutely wonderful pet who at such a young age has gone blind in her right eye and has cataract problems in her left. We hope to save her sight in the left eye, and help her to adjust to a different way of doing all that she is used to., Chino
Kristine May and mandy (detached retina), Other pets are sara, Thor - , CHINO, CALIFORNIA
Mary O'Brien and Jake (Cataracts, retinal degeneration), Other pets are Annie - Jake, 2 years old, San Francisco
Jake is brave little guy who is a master of obstacles. He seems to have endless energy and optimism when confronting problems. He's cautious when I first show him how to do things, but once he learns them, he won't ever ask for help again. He's very aware and very bright - probably because he has to be in order to take in what's going on around him. He competes with our other dog Annie, a much larger dog, but is learning that she can help him if he's willing to follow her and accept his "Beta" status. He loves to go on long hikes and is friendly with new people & dogs. The best thing about Jake, though, is that he's so very loyal to me and seems so appreciative of the training I give him (unlike our seeing dog, who doesn't particularly care to learn new things but prefers to run wild). He trusts me completely and there's something so very gratifying in earning that trust. , San Francisco
Denise and Brandy (SARDS), Other pets are - Diagnosed 6/02. Brandy is 10 years old and we are learning new ways to get around day by day.
Living with blind dogs book very helpful. Brandy is so smart, so it makes my job as her seeing eye person easier! She is doing great so far., Carlsbad
Donna and Wilma and Betty (born that way), Other pets are Chewy (Chow), Riley (Lab mix), Kenya (African Grey Parrot), Froggy (Yellow-Collared Macaw), Herbie (Hahn's Macaw), Jack (semi-blind field mouse) - , Canyon Lake
Gilda Mangold and Zook Skywalker (SARDS), Other pets are Maxwell Smart - Zook (black dachshund, age 8) has been totally blind since March 2001. He has a very gentle, easy-going and playful disposition, which was a big help in his adjustment period into the 'darkness'. Sighted Max (red dachshund, age 2) is more rambunctious and assertive in personality. He both supports and takes care of Zook at times, even though it's been a rough change for Max in losing his hearty, 'roll-around-with-me' playmate. They have adjusted very well to this new life, and have taught me so much -- especially about seeing not with our eyes, but with our soul., Cupertino 
Robin and Rachel, Lhasa (SARDS), Other pets are Magellan, Lhasa mix - Rachel's battles ended in December 2000. My sweet girl, my Dragon Slayer remains in my heart always., San Francisco Bay Area 
Rita Titus-Bonas and Joe Cocker Bonas (Gluacoma), Other pets are Shilo and Sophie,
Message: Joe Cocker was a beautiful English Cocker with a very sweet personality. He was
12 years old when he went to Rainbow Bridge. Of the 12 years his last 5 years were spent
completely blind after numerous surgeries and countless trips to his wonderful vet.
Initially Joe had a slow adjustment. Soon he knew his way around the house, up and down
stairs and he was able to make his way up and down to our bed via a step stool every nite
. He still enjoyed his evening walks with all of us as well as his rides in the car. He is
truly missed each and every day, however, we know he is waiting for us at Rainbow Bridge.
Also a very special thank you to everyone at the Blinddog Website. Many hours have been
spent reading and sometimes replying, but having everyone out there certainly made our
days easier! Thank you, Rita Titus-Bonas , Carlsbad
Madison, Oakland CA,
Bonnie " Gidget (mini poodle/SARDS) " Cookie, her sister, Laguna Beach, CA,
20 minutes from Disneyland, 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean,
Bea, Dr. Joughin has PRA, Joe Montana is sighted, Eve is at least 17, Simba is ll, and
Pierre is at least 17, Palmdale, California (in the High Desert, 50 miles North East of
Los Angeles) 
John and 13 year old sighted St. Poodle named Nellie, and an 11 year old blind/diabetes
St. Poodle "Ginger". (she has been blind for 1 yr and 6 mos., but has really
proven that life goes on and she has a great time!), Bakersfield CA
Nancy Richards Wolfing, Boris (cocker/poodle/lhasa/? mix, blind w/diabetic cataracts)
at The Bridge, 11/99 Zoot, 4yo sighted smooth fox terriorist, rescued 7/99 Tai, 9mo
sighted JR terriorist, rescued 11/99 Henry, 10yo marmelade cat who sees no earthly reason
for dogs San Diego, California
3 yr. old Mastiff named 'Hugo' who has PRA, 3 yr/o Rottweiler named 'Cisco', a Great
Dane mix, Sergeant who is 9 y/o. We have a cat named Will (my daughter brought home from
the grocery store where she worked 6 years ago. He had been dumped in the parking lot). We
also have 3 donkeys that we adopted from the Bureau of Land management, and a horse that
someone gave me because it was "obvious we loved animals.", Palm Springs,
California
Sandra Lassen, Ruff 13 blind with PRA, Velcro 9 partially blind, and Aussie 15
partially blind and diabetic, Valley Ford, California
Lisa SPCA and Stevie Wonder, puppy abuse, Puppy, Minnie (great danes), Teenie Weenie
& Fabio (doxies), Santa Cruz, CA
Barbara and Ashley, SARDS, Razor, Gizmo, Fremont, Califorinia
Susan Muller and George (Bullmastiff)and Petey (Pug), George (?) , Petey has glaucoma,
Tina (3) and Chelsea (15), George and Petey are both rescues. George is now permanent in
our home after rescue group refused to take him and Petey is our foster boy up for
adoption. We have found using cinnaminn oil on corners, furniture and walls helps them to
know that there is an obstacle there. Looking for toys for George , Sacramento,
California
Click here to go back to map Ruth Hixon and Borador's Itty Bitty (or sweet Bitty) (), Other pets are - Bitty was 10 on Dec. 19. She is a Black Lab from Ohio. She has been blind since 1996 of PRA. I adopted her thru Lab Rescue in Sept. '98 after my dear Czar (Black Lab) went to the Bridge at 14 yr. and 11 mo. Bitty lives with me in an apt. in a Sr. retirement Community of over 300 persons and everyone LOVES her. Were on the ground level with lovely gardens outside our door. , Boulder USA 
Jan, Sterling (7YO mini doxie, optical neuritis w/no diagnosis), Trixie (14.5YO sighted
silky mix), Benji (10YO mini doxie mix, cataracts), Simba the Cat, Igor-now-an-Angel,
Denver, Colorado. (Actually a suburb, Arvada but no one has ever heard of Arvada..)
Holly W. and Tasha, old age (?) vet not sure, Kayla (cat), Iam really having a hard
time with the adjustment and so is Tasha. She seems very stressed and is soiling the
floors and carpet every day now. Diarrea is becoming very difficult to deal with. I am not
sure what to do, so I turned to the internet for some help and hopefully some answers. I
love her and want the best for her. This is so hard. , Littleton, Colorado
Click here to go back to map Tony & Ann and Dasher (retnal disease), Other pets are Cleo - , Vernon 
Dana and Jigger (Lens Luxation), Other pets are - Jigger is a Jack Russell Terrier born in 1996. His sight was taken in 2002 by lens luxation, a disease common in the breed., Sandy Hook 
Jan and Susie (SARDS), Other pets are Star and Barkley - , Simsbury
Nancy Cummings and Wally (untreated infection), Other pets are toni, luca, sparky, bella, baby and mindy - , Stratford 
Cindy and Sydney (PRA), Other pets are Shades - , Shelton
Click here to go back to map Joff Kase and Rosie (glaucoma), Other pets are Madelynne, Daisy, Sherlock, Skeeter, Kirby - This picture was taken shortly after we pulled her from the pound. She has since had both eyes enucleated. All of our dogs our basset hounds., Newark, DE USA
Click here to go back to map Carole N Frankel and Wilhelmina (Willie), SARDS, Roxanne, Dave kindly made Willie a
vest-hoop and a web page for her:
Click here to go back to map Carlos Rodriguez and Precious Peach (Cataract), Other pets are - My little Precious girl needs your help; unfortunately, I am NOT able to afford the cataract surgery; one of her eyes has really intense cataract; the other eye is half way there; donations are accepted; if you use PayPal please use email: info@windesignscr.com; your love and concern would be much appreciated!, Miami
Lesa and Scoobydoo (Cat fight!), Other pets are - Please help me. scooby was in a cat fight. He is blind in 1 eye, but they are tring to save the eye. The eye fell out of the socket. I rushed him to the ER 120 MPH. They stiched uo the eye and the eye specialist re-stiched. All I do is cry!!! What will happen? How will he look. , Ft Lauderdale Karen and Bernie (SARDS), Other pets are Ollie,Dazie & S'Rae - Bernie is my 8 1/2yr old miniature wirehaired dachshund. He was just diagnosed with Sards in Oct. 2007. It was a surprise to me as I'm sure it is with most owners of Sards patients but I will do my best to help my boy in this time of adjustment. , Naples 
Liz and Kirby (left eye removed; right eye glaucoma), Other pets are Ricky, Cleo, & Butler - , Boca Raton 
Bonnie and Finnigan (SARDs), Other pets are Bailey - This is the Christmas card picture for 2005 - Finnigan is on the right, Bailey is on the left. Finnigan will have his 4th Cushing's test at the University of Florida in January or February. He was diagnosed with SARDs just before Thanksgiving - he & his sister (litter mates) are just the sweetest kids anyone could ask for!, Lake Helen 
Marisela Perez and Baby female Shihtzu (She was born with no eyes.), Other pets are - This beautiful puppy is only 4 weeks old and she needs a lovinf family that has the time and patience to take care of her. I have 3 more dogs and really cant have another dog.She was the last to be born of three. PLease I need someone that can adopt her and give her the love that I can't at this time. Please call me 321-331-0708 , Orlando
Corinne Bosak and Spaz (Diabetes), Other pets are Leo and CB - Spaz has recently been blinded by diabetes. He was diagnosed August 2004 and by the end of September had severe cataracts in both eyes! He is a Lhasa. My other two dogs, Leo (another Lhasa) and CB, a pitbull, are treating Spaz very, very nicely! , North Port Venice area of South Florida
Pamela Bennett and Kandi (SARDS), Other pets are Kasey. Kurley Jo, Khloe - Kandi is a Maltese who is almost 9 yrs old who was dx with SARDS in Apr, 2001. Kurley and Khloe are her 6 y/o pups by Kasey, 8, Cape Coral
Peri Sedigh and Bambi (Born that way-probable nerve damage, ), Other pets are Gorgi, Barney,Shellie, (dogs) maxx, Eliot, Lola, Lovie, Adonis, Bobby, Snakie, Nephi, Napolean, Jasmin, CocoDanny(cats)dino(iguana), whoever else is a visiting "stray" - Theres not much to say that i havnt already-except for how fortunate I am to have Bambi in my life.He is an amazing little guy., Sanford, Orlando 
Linda and Angel (Rescued with blindness, no known cause), Other pets are TJ - Angel rescued in September from a "kill" shelter. He is a Louisiana Catahoula, big blue eyes, red dappling. We are going through obedience school, great, loveable dog, just poor manners. He is doing a great job in school and we adore him., Orlando
bettie and sissy (sards), Other pets are annacat, the feral, Message: we share
jacksonville, fl with andrea and her mob. Town is just barely big enuf for all those 20+
cats. Sissy and andrea's pork chop are proof that good things can come in small packages.,
Ann, Bryehanna and Chatelaine (in Spirit) Sarasota, Florida (west side of Florida -
east side of Gulf of Mexic 
Diane Bolvin Amy, 15 yr old cairn. boss of the world, blind and deaf Schnauzers, Josie,
Susi, Sara (older than dirt) Yorkie (9 yr Fritz) Yogi (Part blind cocker) Jake (Cur/pit
cross) Tico (Short haired anybodies guess) Arcadia, Fl (50 miles inland from Sarasota,
small dog rescue)
Gail and Crackers (12 year old miniature poodle, blind from steriod-induced diabetes).
Mom to a host of fuzzy and non-fuzzy kids: BIG teenager, Chris and little miss budding
performer, Shelby....and Mom to the 3 MusCATeers: Meiko, Meyata, and Mikey; and to a host
of much-loved, always-remembered Rainbow Angels. Former snowbird from Ohio and Toronto now
living in Mickey Mouse Land (Orlando, Fl)
Andrea Eldredge (Pepper blind dog in spirit) 2 sighted mutts, 20 rescued cats,
Jacksonville, Florida 
Susan and Pugsley, Abuse & Neglect, Lady, Tom, Whiskers, Leo, Bubba, Carmen, Grunt,
Satchmo & Angel Pugsley the First (waiting at the Rainbow Bridge), Pugsley was placed
with me as a special needs dog. I foster for my animal control folks. His previous owner
(now in jail) allowed or was responsible for his eyes being popped out and his eardrum
being ruptured. He was taken to a vet but no follow-up was done. Pugsley is a very blind
Pug. Once the ear infection was cleared up, his hearing became very good. Before that, he
listed to starboard and walked in alot of circles. He is now a permanent member of our
rather large rescue family and a true delight., Milton, Florida
Click here to go back to map Munchie's Mom and Munchie (Glacoma), Other pets are Camelot the cat - Diagnoised 2 yrs ago and has been on meds since. , Chamblee
Dee and Mac (Birth Defect), Other pets are Holly, Missy and Murphy - I rescued him from the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter. Mac has hearing and visual impairments. , Dacula 
Donnita and Tink' (born with birth defect), Other pets are Karma, Sage, Kalil ,Rowan, Drew, Sierra, Autumn, Fern, Skye, Willow, Hurley, and TC. All dogs but one are rescues, and 2 cats are. - Love of my life, born blind and deaf. loves all people and animals. Would love research to help her with her "sight" as she sees movement and light through her lids., Buena vista 
Patricia and Dixie (don't know, Dr. said it was hereditarial), Other pets are don.t have any - looking for help with helping Dixie to see again, I can't really afford to get medical help right now, and thought there may be a school who does medical research for free or a smaller charge., Gillsville
Jan Jennngs and Draven (Beaten), Other pets are Grover, Rosie, Oliver, Angel & the cats - Draven is a rescue that just came to us. He lost one eye through a severe beating. We are all learning to cope with his vision loss and trying to give him a shot at a good life!
, Lilburn
Barbara Davis and Clary (cataracts-she was a rescue puppy-mill dog), Other pets are Zena mini black&tan Dachsie (very helpful to Clary-they are great companions!) - , Atlanta USA
courtney and sunflower (cataracts & secondary glaucoma), Other pets are daisy - sunflower has been 1/2 blind for 4 years and now has glaucoma. she also has a cataract in the good eye. if you have info on eye surgury please email me!!, decatur
Heather and Mistletoe (aka Missy) (Glaucoma), Other pets are Oreo - We adopted Missy from an Alabama shelter. She is a rescue. She will probably have to have both eyes removed eventually. She's a terrific dog and we love her dearly., Conyers, GA
Menzie and Annabelle (congenital glaucoma), Other pets are Gus, 7-year-old dachshund - Menzie and Annabelle (2-yr-old basset hound) (congenital glaucoma - went blind at 20 months), Other pet is Gus (dachshund) - My husband and I live north of Atlanta, GA with our 2 dogs. Annabelle went blind in her first eye in Oct. 2000, and had both eyes removed in Jan. 2001, after 3 months of spiking pressures and fading hope. She's adjusting very well; she's still top dog in our little pack!, Atlanta 
GUDRUN HANSEN and PATCHEY (), Other pets are - , LAWRENCEVILLE
Menzie and Annabelle (2-yr-old basset hound) (congenital glaucoma - went blind at 20 months), Other pets are Gus and Moxie (dachshunds) - My husband and I live in Sugar Hill, GA (north of Atlanta) with our 3 dogs. Annabelle went blind in her first eye in Oct. 2000, and had both eyes removed in Jan. 2001, after 3 months of spiking pressures and fading hope. She's adjusting very well; she's still top dog in our little pack!, Sugar Hill, GA
Leslie Reiken (and Ryder - JRT - swelling around optic nerves - plus sighted dogs Rudy
and Rocky (both JRT's) and our 14carat Jones - Golden Retriever)just north (30 miles +/-)
of Atlanta, GA in a town called Cumming
Jane and Ryder , juvenile cataracts, detached retina, glaucoma, Hershey (waiting at the
Bridge), I recently adopted Ryder, a sweet and very affectionate black Lab youngster, from
a rescue group in Atlanta. He and I became inseparable in a very short time. Ryder appears
to be about 1 1/2 to 2 years old., Suwanee, GA (30 miles northeast of Atlanta),
Kris (owned by Tuffie, 11 3/4 y/o mini schnauzer with SARDS , Tara 6 y/o rescued mini
Schnauzer, Hannah 6 y/o mini schanuzer, Ozzie 15 y/o rescued mini Schnauzer, and Thelma
Lou, Barney , W.B., Olive, Simon and Bynx all totally pampered obnxious kitties), Athens
GA, about 6o miles N.E. of Atlanta
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Click here to go back to map Cynthia and Tyr (Juvenile Cataracts), Other pets are Saschi, Louisa, Mr. Wiggles - Tyr is a wonderful boy, and has Saschi to help him find his way around!, Meridian
Jenn and Bandit (Born without sight), Other pets are Evie,Buddy Parents -Calie(cat) - Bandit is a sweet 3yr Aussie who always seems to amaze me with his kindness and lack of temper. Lets face it if any of us walked into a table or ran in to a wall head on most likely a few four letter words would fly. I don't think we would act like it never happend or that it was no big deal, Salmon 
Jody Foote and Lexi (diabetic cataracts), Other pets are - , Coeur d'Alene
Click here to go back to map Paulina Johnson and B B (detached retina), Other pets are Red (his seeing eye dog) - BB is the first blind dog I have owned and is an absolute joy!!, Woodstock Suzanne and Buddy (Underdeveloped veins in retina), Other pets are Cisco - I have rescued both my boys and it's so amazing how Cisco looks out for Buddy. All Buddy needed was lots of TLC. , Buffalo Grove (Chicago Suburb)
nancy minasola and Vino (no ERG test run prior to cataract surgery resulting in blindness. The surgery should not have been performed.), Other pets are - , Chicago 
Debbie Lewis and Sammie Joe (Poor Breeding (Puppymill Baby)), Other pets are Picasso, DeeDee and Ziggy - Sammie also has epilepsy. He is a hairless Chinese Crested., Vandalia
Glenn and Barb Kir;by and Kricket (Diabeties), Other pets are 2 cats....Tabitha and Herman;2 Cockatiels....Dante and Lady; 2 Parakeets.....Sassy and Clinger; 1 SunConure.....Rocko; 1 Chinchilla....Rascal;1 Ferret...Bailey - , Decatur
Tina and Annie (Cataracts), Other pets are Herbie and Twiggie (both Min Pins), Weezer (the cat) and Tiny E (the bird). - Annie was born in 1994 and started showing signs of cataracts about two years ago. Just this year (2001) did they get really bad. At this point the vet says she can see nothing but dark and light. She still keeps up with her "QUEEN" reputation so it has not slowed her down too much., Granite City 
Tina and Annie (Cataracts), Other pets are Herbie, Twiggie,(Both Min Pins) Weezer (The Cat) and Tiny (The Bird) - Annie was born in 1994 and started showing signs of cataracts about two years ago. Just this year (2001) did they get really bad. At this point the vet says she can see nothing but dark and light. She still keeps up with her "QUEEN" reputation so it has not slowed her down too much., Granite City
Sheila and Bert (Cushings to diabetic catraracts), Other pets are Baby & Toots (the cats) - , Third Lake 
AnnaMarie Haden and Pippy (SARDS), Other pets are NONE - Pippy went blind when she was 11 years old. Six months later, she developed an auto-immune blood disease from which she is still in remission. Pippy is almost 14 years old., Elk Grove Village, Illinois 
Lisa and Sam (diabetic cataracts) ,Darien, Il (just outside of Chicago)
Click here to go back to map Sylvie and Coeur d'Amour (Was born blind), Other pets are Princesse Sassy-Anais; Cinq Etoiles-Noel; Neige-Noelle; Adonner; Charlemagne; Neptune - Coeur d'Amour is 4 months old. I am in rescue and I rescued her mother who was delivering babies at her shelter and her 8 siblings. I still have her mother. Her siblings have been adopted. Coeur d'Amour is completely blind and is going to need one eye to be removed as she has a little tumor on it. Her other eye never developed., Valparaiso
Donna and Trinket, Indianapolis IN
Gayle Chobot and Seeker, Cataracts/Glaucoma, Calypso, Deacon, Seeker was raised by me
for Leader Dogs for the Blind. His whole litter had cataracts and therefore could not be
Leader Dogs. He now is blind (has two prosthetic eyes) and is my beloved pet., Fort Wayne,
Indiana
Jeanne " Chuck De Las Casas and 2 1/2 year old female yellow lab, Nikki (blind due
to congenital cataracts and resulting glaucoma), Crown Point, Indiana
Click here to go back to map Janelle and Rascal (born blind), Other pets are - We adopted Rascal, a 2-year old blind beagle, from a beagle rescue organization near Chicago. We have had him 6 months now and he has adjusted exceptionally well. You can't tell he's blind and is such a wonderful part of the family! , Des Moines
Click here to go back to map LaChalle and Sir Luke Bockman (aka Luke) Tri-Colored Beagle (Onset at birth), Other pets are Kanga (Austrailian Cattledog/German Shorthair), Mollie (Lab/Terrier), Sambo (Mancoon), Salem and Candi (sisters) and Tweetie (Cockatiel) - Other pets are Kanga (Austrailian Cattledog/German Shorthair), Mollie (Lab/Terrier), Sambo (Mancoon), Salem and Candi (feline sisters) and Tweetie (Cockateal), Wichita 
Deb and Lex and Rosie (Unknown , no health history), Other pets are Beth and Chloe - Rosie was rescued March/2003. She has had numerous litters. She was ill,neglected and malnourished., Wichita
Deb and Lex and Rosie Brussels Griffon (Unknown no health history), Other pets are Cloe and Beth - Suspected cause of Blindness was severe neglect., Wichita
Jayme and Ginger, Chinese Shar-Pei, glaucoma, my very good friend went to the Bridge in
September 1999. Ginger had both cryoblation and laser surgeries. Other members of the
family are Molly, NewFoundland, sighted, rescued from abuse and neglect and the humans,
husband Laddy, sons Zach and Brandon. We live in ElDorado,KS, USA just north of Wichita,
KS
Click here to go back to map Danielle Childers and Tygart (Abuse/Neglect), Other pets are Cat, Blue, Poo, Tigg, Babe - Tygart was less than 6 weeks old when he got lost from him mother. Gone for several days. The neighbors find him on the creed bank of Tygart Creek (Greenup County, KY)- So they decide to finish him off by drowning him AGAIN. They come back the next day, Ty had wrapped his front paws around a tree root to stop him from drowning. The people untangled him, brought him up to their house, sprayed fly spray on him (for horses/cattle.) Taken to vet, he said fly spray caused the seizures and blindness. The whole story is on the message board. , Ashland
Jackie Slayman and Mr. Peepers (Born that due to breeding in a puppymillway ), Other pets are Ernie, Katie, Chardonnay, Peppi,Silky, - , Benton, 
Elizabeth Glass and Wiggly (PRA), Other pets are Kookie Doodle, Chi Chi, Slimey, Hopple, Pudgy & Wendell - Kookie Doodle is blind in one eye due to accident (dog fight).
Chi Chi is blind in one eye due to cataract., Louisville 
carol harrison and pepper (), Other pets are - , annville
Click here to go back to map Nancy and Sparticus (Cataracts), Other pets are - Sparticus is nearly nine years old and in the course of 2 months went completely blind from cataracts. He still has some sense of light disruption but it's pretty rare.
, Baton rouge
Jean Manino and E. J. (Cardiac Arrest), Other pets are Montana,Pecan, Noopy, Val, Britney - E.J. is a one year old toy poodle. He was so happy. He was going to the handler the day it happened. He was going to become a show champion, like his two brothers. We really don't know what happened. Within a 30 second span of time, he went from fine to dead. I went to my van to get some papers. When I opened the van door he was playing. I got my paperwork, shut the van door, and E.J. was on the ground. His gums were grey. I rushed him to the Vet, and he died on the table. The Vet brought him back to life. He then spent the next 2 weeks at a 24 hour emergency and specialty clinic. He was a vegetable, unable to walk or eat. He slowly began to recover. It has been about 30 days. E.J. is completely back to normal, except he is blind. The Vet said it is from the lack of oxygen to his brain. Dr. Carter, a board certified eye Dr. said his eyes are fine. The condition is due to dead brain cells in his optic reigon. I don't know if he will ever see again. I can only hope. Jean, Violet
Carla Lorio and Sammy, born blind, Sammy is a rescued dog from the L.I.S.A. agency and
is in foster care with my daughter. He is up for adoption through L.I.S.A. 504-366-8972,
New Orleans, LA
Click here to go back to map Jane and Maddie (Diabetic Cataracts), Other pets are - Maddie was diagnosed with Diabetes last year, developed Diabetic Catarats and has lost her sight. Our hearts are broken, but are spirits are high, because Maddie is our inspiration. She has taken all that has been handed to her and done it with dignity. We are so blessed to have Maddie in our lives., Waltham
Stephanie Conway and Cherri (Glaucoma), Other pets are - Cherri is a 7.5 year old Miniature Shar-Pei. She went blind from Glaucoma over a year ago. Cherri is a sweet and very loving brave little girl. She is my best frined., Swampscott Jeanne and Sammantha (Diagnosed with SARDS (Sudden Acute Retinal Detachment Syndrome) ), Other pets are - Sammantha lost her sight over a period of 6 months, so it wasn't as sudden as some SARDS cases. She started by having trouble jumping down from my bed. Now she bumps into everything. I'm not sure if she might have a little vision. She can still sense the dog across the street being taken for a walk and she then barks, even though the other dog has made no sound. She seems to be adjusting well but prefers to stay inside rather than out. Will this apparent fear of the outside change over time?, Falmouth
Donna M. Wilbur and Spinnaker (Same as Pepe's, lens luxation), Other pets are - I have web address. Spinnaker is so cute, you would fall in love with her. She is Wish Bone's cousin., Onset, 
emily and Chase (PRA), Other pets are Boudreau, Pibati, and Pepita (cats) - Chase is a Greyhound who went blind at age 1 while in training at a dog racing track in Kansas. He now lives in Massachusetts with two people and three cats. He has discovered the bed and knows what pillows are for. , South Hadley 
Lu St.Aubin and Gustie (Augusta) (Glaucoma), Other pets are Ally, Bailey and Cody - Gustie is a Black and White Dalmation. Had both eyes removed in 1998 at age 6. She is totally amazing. , North Eastham (Cape Cod) lusaint@tiac.net http://www.staubinrentals.com/
Susan, Sherlock (Scottie with epilepsy and dry eye) and Chelsey (cairn terrier almost
blind from pigmentary glaucoma which will result in her eyes being removed), Billerica,
Massachusetts which is a suburb about 25 miles north of Boston
Mary Mitchell and Tasha, Retinal degeneration, Cassie, Mr. Biggie, Little One, Tasha has been diabetic since 9/98. She developed cataracts, had cataract surgery, and her sight was restored. Then 9 months later she lost her vision within weeks. The ophthamologist said that her retinal blood vessels had degenerated. Tasha is a red and white, blue-eyed, Siberian Husky. She will be 11 years old in November, 2000, Waltham, MA, USA, MMitchell@SomersetCap.Com
Sandy and Checkers, sudden acute retina degeneration syndrome (sards), Checkers is a
seven year old Shih Tzu recently diagnosed with sards. help!!!, Sharon, Massachusetts
Click here to go back to map Christy Thibodeau and Sampson (retinal degenerative disease), Other pets are Noah, Coal - Sam is a 128 lb 10 yr. old blind yellow lab. He is very loved and pampered. Loves to play with our other dogs., Hartland 
mel & paulette and mactavish "mac" (sards), Other pets are - mac is 13 yr old cairn terrier and we just found out he has sards. he is doing better than i am, , brunswick 
Janice Dobson and Braille (Blind since birth), Other pets are Mr. Seamus and Bubba - Braille was put to the streets at 4 weeks old and landed in a Texas shelter. At nine weeks old, she entered rescue.
I adopted Braille (DOB 4/28/01, flashy dark brindle spayed female boxer) when she was 4 months from Second Chance Boxer Rescue. Braille has completed Puppy Classes, Basic Obedience, and Advanced Sessions.
In the Fall of 2001, Braille did a photo shoot for a national shoe company. In January of 2002, she started training to be a therapy dog and successfully passed the requirements in June of 2002. She is now registered with TD, INC. In September of 2002, Braille's story was featured in Boxers Magazine Vol II, as one of six extraordinary boxer's in the USA. In October of 2002, she was awared the AKC, Canine Good Citizen.
Braille continues to volunteer at the nursing home weekly, the Children's Museum of Maine, school programs, 4-H groups and with a variety of organizations in the community promoting responsible pet ownership.
Braille has unique retrieving and tracking abilities and nothing has ever stopped her learning. She truely is an inspiration for all of us.
She's not camera shy and you'll find lots of pictures and stories of her on our website.
, Portland
tammi and Timber (born blind), Other pets are milley (pitbull)nacho(cat)presuas(cat)dipsey(cat)Peachs(bunny) - We are haveing a real hasrd time with timber.She gets around fairly well but she eats ,digs,and pees and poops anywhere...we cant even cage train her she pees in there.Any suggesgins?, south berwick
Click here to go back to map Suzanne Benedict and Alexei (Alex) (Torn retina that wouldn't heal), Other pets are Alfei and Sofie - Alex just had eviceration with intrascleral implant in his right eye this past Thursday (April 13th, 2006). , Owings
Rhonda firing and Maggie (Glaucoma), Other pets are Jake, 2 year old black labrador - , Annapolis
Melissa and Kobie (abuse), Other pets are Pudgy - My blind dog's name is Kobie, a shih tzu, approximately 4 yrs old. He had many homes before mine, so I am unsure. Nov 03 a retinal reattatchment surgery was unsuccesfully performed near Norfolk Va. We are struggling together to learn to adapt. He has stopped interest in all of his toys, even his favorites. I've tried numerous other new toys, but so far no success. I love him! He is my best friend truly!, LaPlata
Rhonda Firing and Maggie (), Other pets are - , Annapolis
Christine Hutchinson and Daisy (untreated dry eye), Other pets are Woody, shih tzu mix; Dusty, Lhasa - Daisy was around 14 y/o when we adopted 4 months ago. She's an amazing creature! , Crofton,
Sandra Walp and Cocoa (Dry Eye), Other pets are Bridget - 17-years old and deaf. Hobbies are eating, sleeping and playing with us., Davidsonville
Kevin Clinger and Mario (born blind), Other pets are Rocky, Tony, Pepper - , Baltimore 
Kimberly Reid and Katy (rescue) (Glaucoma), Other pets are Dallas (adopted) and Maxey (rescue) - Katy came to us blind and is adjusting well with her brothers, Grasonville
Karen and Alexandrina (Diabetic cataracts), Other pets are DannyB, Berin, Talbot, Echo, Sammydummy, Cheyenne - , Daisy, MD
Jodie (Penny, husky, diabetic cataracts and more, bridge 5/1/99) I'm in Annapolis, MD,
the state capital, home of the U. S. Naval Academy
Rhonda Davitt and Maggie, Glaucoma, Annapolis, MD
Click here to go back to map Gina Worley and Baby (possibly born that way), Other pets are Toby - We picked up Baby at a shelter, we think she came from a puppy mill that was over-breeding.
, Cedar Springs United States Gina Worley and Baby (possibly born that way), Other pets are Toby - We picked up Baby from a shelter, we are not exactly sure what happened., Cedar Springs United States 
Jeri Leigh and Princess (PRD/PRA), Other pets are - Princess was diagnosed with PRD and is quickly going blind. I adopted her a few months ago fromt the shelter, she is a 5 year old toy poodle. , Kalamazoo
Marty & Melissa Wilson and Abby (), Other pets are - , Alpena
Janelle and Cody (eyes damaged in puppymill--never treated-1 eye ruptured and had to be removed...no sight in other eye), Other pets are Sorsha, Pugsley, China Girl(rescue), Captain(1 eye-rescue),and Heidi(rescue) - , Cadillac 
Brenda Looney and Buffy (glaucoma (blind in one eye)), Other pets are Pumpkin (cat age 20) PJ (cat age 12) - Buffy had cataract surgery in June, 1999 and ten days later developed glaucoma. She is blind in left eye but still hanging onto her visioin in the right eye. She goes to Dr. Lorimer at the Michigan Veternary Specialist clinic on 11 mile and Lasher in Southfield, Michigan. , Garden City blooney10@aol.com http://www.brendas-garden.4mg.com/
Barb, Dudley Cockerpoosomething (SARDS), soon to be showing off to the neighborhood
dogs in his manly vest, Williamston, Michigan
Brianna Emma and Milly: The Sighted Saint Bernards Brutus and Mozart: The Blind Great
Danes, rescued, blind from birth Lilly: rescued Great Dane Sappho and Spring: rescued
Great Dane puppies both blind from birth and their sighted brother Tommy Pumpkin: blind
English Bulldog, blinded from head injury Eagle, Michigan
Lynne and Merrill with Bonnie 9 (almost 10) cocker blind/glaucoma, Fair Haven (about 40
miles south of Port Huron, east coast of Michigan, just above Lake St. Clair)
Kelly, Lacey(mastiff 5yrs sighted), Casper(6 month cat), Dozer(9week born blind
mastiff), Michigan in a small town called Pinconning, 25 miles north of Bay city
Betty Lewis, I have Sammi (Samantha Noel)-blind from almost birth with genetic
cataracts, we rescued her at 6 yrs of age, she is a maltese. She comes into a family of
four other furkids, all but one being a rescue, but sighted. Yorkies: Kassie (our only
purchase from a breeder-7 yrs old-also our smallest Kid)and Mandy (Mandy was a neglected
and abused 4 month old pup when she came to us, is now 4 yrs old)she is oversized; Zak is
a maltese, came to us at 4 mos., he is now 10yrs. just needed a new good home. Ali came to
us at 10 yrs of age, is now 11 1/2, has the beginnings of cataracts. We were told he was a
maltese but when we picked him up he is much larger and it was decided he was a
bichon/standard poodle mix, all white and should have weighed 22 lbs and at the time
weighed in at 11 lbs. Ali and Zak watch out for Samantha or Sammi all the time. She does
very well with my crew. Clare, Michigan (middle of the mitt) 
Patty and Copper, Retinal Dysplasia/Detachment, Missy (Puppy), Tabitha (dog), Brandy (dog), Lakota (horse), T.C. (cat) & Oliver (cat), Riley, Michigan
Newberry and Chance, Cataracts, Callie and Murphy, Chance is a 10 year old black pomerain, that we found walking down a busy main road in Portage. After 4 weeks of searching for the owner, we decided that Chance was to special to give up and now he is a loved member of our family, Portage , Michigan, eis@pdl.lib.mi.us
Click here to go back to map Lawna K and Milo (luxation of the lens, secondary glaucoma), Other pets are - Milo is Jack Russell Terrier who has had both eyes removed. He is a fun loving, energetic boy who has quite a busy life. He visits local daycares, schools and nursing homes to help teach about blindness and coping with challenges. Visit Milo's Journal and read his personal story told in his own words, there is also lots of pictures there too., Minneapolis 
Mary Anne Moore and Myrtle (age, surgery to restore sight), Other pets are Sam, Toby (cats) - , Maple Lake 
Lawna and Milo (lens luxation and secondary glaucoma), Other pets are Milo is an only child - Milo is Jack Russell Terrier who has had both eyes removed. He is a fun loving, energetic boy who has quite a busy life. He visits local daycares, schools and nursing homes to help teach about blindness and coping with challenges. Visit Milo's Journal and read his personal story told in his own words, there is also lots of pictures there too., Minneapolis 
Lawna and Milo (Luxation of lens, secondary glaucoma), Other pets are - , Minneapolis USA 
Click here to go back to map Lindsey and Anna (Born blind in one eye & dog accident w/ the other.), Other pets are - Anna is so smart & so sweet. She lives a perfectly normal life, even though she is blind. I have learned so much from her bravery & determination., Vicksburg
Click here to go back to map Jessica and Jazz (bilateral cataracts), Other pets are I have a cat named Sammy Boyo and a Vizsla mix named Riley. - Jazz was adopted from Internet Miniature Pinscher Services. She is an absolute doll! Here is a bit about her from the petfinder.com write up:
Notes: 10 yr old black & rust female, spayed, docked tail and cropped ears. Miss Jazz has possibly had one of the most difficult lives I've ran across so far. She was used in a puppymill until recently to crank out puppies for someone; the sad part is that Jazz has bilateral cataracts and is totally blind and has been for some time now. When she was spayed recently, the vet found two mammary tumors and cancer in her uterus. Luckily, we caught it in time to prevent it from spreading any farther in her body. At first, I thought she was crippled with arthritis, because she didn't get around very well most days without medication, but since her surgery she is learning to climb up on the sofa by herself. She has an awful scar on her hip that will always be a mystery, but she doesn't let any of these things stop her. She finds her way around the house, including to all the heating vents, and has even figured out how to get up onto my waterbed without human intervention. She has an indomitable spirit and an unstoppable wiggle in her waggle. She deserves nothing but the best for the rest of her life, can you provide that???
....
Of course, the rest is history!
, Union 
Jessica and Jazz (bilateral cataracts), Other pets are Cat: Sammy Boyo, Vizsla X: Riley - I had been looking to adopt a second dog for a while when I stumbled onto this Petfinder.com description:
Jessica
Dog
Miniature Pinscher
Size: Small
Age: Senior
Sex: Female
I.D:
Notes: 10 yr old black & rust female, spayed, docked tail and cropped ears. Miss Jessica has possibly had one of the most difficult lives I've ran across so far. She was used in a puppymill until recently to crank out puppies for someone; the sad part is that Jessica has bilateral cataracts and is totally blind and has been for some time now. When she was spayed recently, the vet found two mammary tumors and cancer in her uterus. Luckily, we caught it in time to prevent it from spreading any farther in her body. At first, I thought she was crippled with arthritis, because she didn't get around very well most days without medication, but since her surgery she is learning to climb up on the sofa by herself. She has an awful scar on her hip that will always be a mystery, but she doesn't let any of these things stop her. She finds her way around the house, including to all the heating vents, and has even figured out how to get up onto my waterbed without human intervention. She has an indomitable spirit and an unstoppable wiggle in her waggle. She deserves nothing but the best for the rest of her life, can you provide that???
Internet Miniature Pinscher Service
St. Louis, MO
(785) 748-0941
suemohr@ku.edu
I decided not only could I provide what she needed, but she could for me also. I had had my Yorkie put down on Jan. 3rd of 2003 due to Cushings Disease and Diabetes. I missed a warm small body to curl up with while I watched TV.
It hasn't been 48 hours since she has been here but we clicked immediatly and it seems she has been here forever!, Union
Cris Mason and xavia (retinal dysplasia hereditary ), Other pets are - female rottweiler now 3yrs old vision impairment since birth, she bumps into things and is often frightened for no reason, barks at the voices on tv., St. Charles
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Click here to go back to map Amy Hill and Cowboy (Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)), Other pets are - Cowboy became blind at age 5 with pra, but you wouldnt of know it., Thurmond 
Nina and Jessica (cataracts), Other pets are Trixie - Jessica is a little Shih tzu mix I adopted today. I think she may be deaf also, but cute as a button., Goldsboro
Christina Newsome and Baby Ruth (detached retina, old age), Other pets are Greyhounds Sir Waldo and GreenBean, Afghan Hound Little Butterfly - Baby Ruth is a feisty little 16 year old dachshund girl. She loves to run around the house an bark. But she also likes to snuggle on the sofa and 'watch' TV. , Wake County 
Faye and Molly (), Other pets are - , Dunn
Don and NESTA (Glaucoma), Other pets are MauMau the Kenyan Sand Boa, Peter the Tarantula, BiggieBiggie and Gretchen - Nesta (4/5/95) and I have been buddies since May 95. His breed is Grey bellied black dog but most likely a lab and something mix. He lost sight in his left eye and three weeks later the right (June 2002). So far he has been a trooper!!!, Wilmington
Peggy and Libby (unknown, possibly born blind), Other pets are Charlotte, Ezra - Libby is a wonderful 5 year old weimaranar that I just adopted from weimaranar rescue. She is adjusting well to our home and is a real sweety., Mocksville
Kathryn Smith and Variety of Rescues (), Other pets are - Tyg has been re-homed in Columbia, SC; Bumpers is in New Jersey and I'm now working with a vision impaired cat; she sees well enough to jump onto sofa, can find litter box, etc, but absolutely must be full time house kitty., New Bern
Terri David and Gandhi (diabetes), Other pets are Nikko, Mariah - Gandhi is 11 years old and was diagnosed with diabetes about 1 1/2 years ago. He is now blind and gets around quite well, but does bump into things., Asheville
Gisela and Sally(,Beagel) (unknown), Other pets are Buffy-Dog,Jordie-Cockatiel - , Leland
Gisela Williams and Sally (unknown), Other pets are Byffy(dog) Jordie (Bird) - Sally was rescued by a shelter,and i adopted her knowing she was blind.she is doing very good,and is very happy. Leland
Susan and Lady Agnes, 11-year-old blind boxer who lives in Western North Carolina
Lea, Peanut (tick bite (Ehrlichiosis) which attacks the immune system and can cause
spontaneous bleeding, including retinal hemmorhaging which is what caused her blindness),
Liesl, and Bert the Cat, Raleigh NC
Kathryn Smith and TYG (Tiglet or Tigger), cataracts, Change, the Golden retreiver in a
Scotty suit, Pockets, a Lhasa/terrier mix, and 4 rotten cats, Am involved in Small dog/cat
rescue and transportation w/in a 2-4 hr drive of New Bern; Tyg is a foster, hopefully to
be placed in a 'Forever n' ever' home OTHER than mine! Have been a 'dog person' for about
40 yrs...you can figure out how old I am! K in NC, New Bern, NC, USA
Click here to go back to map Dana Rothfuss and Rowdy, PRD, Boo, Duke & "new puppy", Nebraska
Click here to go back to map Kricket and Tillie-Girl (Diabetes Mellitus), Other pets are BigDog,BooBenny,Seltzer,Marshmellow and Ivan-ho - TIllie was recently diagnosed with diabetes (April 9th) we are having an extremely difficult time stabilizing her. She seems to get more sick towards night time and her eyes droop horribly. anyone with tips, advice, or just anything to say. please email us
, Las Vegas
Heather Kendall and Abbie (SARD), Other pets are Sumo - Abbie is a ten month german short hair who went blind over night. Abbie is currently very scared and is bumping into everything if you have and suggustions or things we can do to help her please email us at abbies_family@hotmail.com , Las Vegas
Click here to go back to map Denise and Mookie (Removed left eye and SARDS in the right), Other pets are - , Atkinson
Karen and Zorro (Progressive Retinal Degeneration & Optical Nerve Degeneration), Other pets are Bum (Cat), Guyzo (20 yr Cat) Mommy Kitty (Cat) Fat Bessy (Fish) - Diagnosed on 4/14/04
Well, I am the proud companion of a blind three legged white Addison German
Shepherd who has survived Heartworm.....
WOW huh!
Zorro has Progressive Retinal Degeneration. It is something that he was born
with and also Optical Degeneration which could have been caused by a virus
when he was young, all the trauma and all the other issues he had that went
untreated. In my heart, I am devastated! Angry, sad, mad, confused, disappointed. I
want
to scream at "somebody" for doing this to him. I think he is only 2 1/2
years
old and he has been through neglect abuse, illness, limb removal, caged for
months, I just want to scream to somebody, "ENOUGH". When he has his
precious
rubber chicken in his mouth and he looks at me with that 'please play with
me
mommy' look, but he is looking 2 feet to my left or right with that Germ.
Shep.
head tilt, the tears just fill in my eyes, and I swear I can literally feel
my heart breaking. I have had this pressure or pain in my chest since
yesterday
morning. BUT.......Yes the big BUT....
He can still somewhat see shadows at this point. It might stay that way or
he
might go completely blind. Being blind for Zorro is not life threatening, he
will adjust, he gets around my house really well. He amazes me....... He
gives
me the strength to realize what he needs most right now is for his mommy to
be positive, patient, loving (I know, not babying him!) and just work with
him
and make the needed adjustments to make his life as fun and fulfilled as my
bank account and my heart possibly can! I did stop on the way home from the
vet
at the pet store. $150.00 worth of new 'interactive toys" and treats! He is
one damn happy dog. He just blows my mind!
I am sure in the next week I will take a ride all by myself and have that
much needed scream and cry for myself, but that is just what it will be, for
myself!!! Now I have beautiful puppy who is
"looking" towards me and wants to play... Just can't ignore that precious
face!
, Mason
patti tate and Mica & Jewel (Jewel has progressive retinal degeneration; Mica has micropthalmos), Other pets are Daphne, Shanthi, Wonder, Hilton, Chuckie - , barrington 
Pat Cate who fostered blind Kaley and now live with Spike who is going blind, Smudge
and Tess. We live in Hooksett, NH, midway between Manchester and Concord
Click here to go back to map Steve & Amy Summer and Brutus (SARDS), Other pets are Lincoln - Brutus is our beautiful 8 yr. old black pug who went blind several months ago when while dealing with lung problems, developed SARDS. It's taken some time, and the adjustment period was difficult, but he now is back to acting like his crazy old self. He constantly amazes us day in and day out with the things that he's able to do. , Egg Harbor Twp. 
Michelle and Cheyenne (Diabetes is what caused the blindness), Other pets are Cat named socks - Cheyenne was diagnosed in July with Diabetes and is 80% blind in both eyes. There are days when she has a difficult time , but she is learning. Cheyenne is only daily medications (shots of insulin) and will completely loss her sight. Cheyenne has been and still continues to be a loving and caring dog who is dedicated in being loyal and a true companion that loves unconditionally. We are located in Runnemede, NJ just about 10 minutes from the deptford Mall. , Runnemede 
Maria Giampietro and Ashley (Glaucoma in right eye), Other pets are - Ashley is 10 1/2 years old. She is currenlty on medication and will be going for a prosthesis.
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Sheree and Abby (SARDS), Other pets are Carly, Cody and Chip - Abby lost her vision practically overnight and was diagnosed with SARDS., Lumberton, NJ
Gerri Stortz and Dusty (Genetic disease that brought on Glaucoma), Other pets are Sam - Will send picture later, Brick, USA
Ronnie Herig and Samantha (SARDS (July, 2000)), Other pets are Ginger (10 year old Golden Retriever); 3 cats, Scruffy, Pi and Charlie - , Kenvil 
Jay & Stef and Sampson (Progressive Retinal Athrophy (PRA)), Other pets are Bob & Sylvester (cats) - , Eatontown nad3@msn.com
Barbara, Nicky (Cairn with evisceration surgery in both eyes from glaucoma), Lola
(sighted Cairn/Jack Russell mix), Mushy (kitty) Whippany, NJ
Kathy and Joe Stefanko, Our dogs live in the house. There are 7 Bostons and 1 Whippet
here, at all times, with other visiting Bostons occasionally. Abbey-alpha girl "
worrier, Axel-blinded by trauma in May 1999, George-alpha, Old Poopsie-rescued in October
1998, age+14, Bitsy-shy (snacker in the yard), Daisy-serious puppy, Hootie-brainless teen,
Trixie- visiting for the month, Veranda-deaf whippet who hogs all the space, At the Bridge
(ashes in the dog room) Tsumani-first champion died from cancer @ 11, Bunny-rescued as a
pet shop pup before being PTS for bad heart and blind@13, Corky-first Boston and the
kindest dog of all @ 14, Phoenix-sudden death @ 1.5, (We have been in Boston breeding for
15 years) Lake Hiawatha, NJ (We are about 35 miles west of New York City).
Caren Da Silva and Odie (blind beagle with sards), Tara (sighted poodle), Tyler
(sighted poodle), West Paterson, NJ
Laurie &; Bumpus, Border Collie mostly blind from PRA and Indiana, sighted
sweetheart Golden (plus 2 cats and a husband, can't leave them out!), Oceanport, New
Jersey (Oceanport is in central Jersey, near the ocean. We are about an hour south of NYC,
and one-and-a-half hours east of Philly. For those in the know, we are Exit 105 on the
Parkway! :)
Judi Esola - Rudi (rescued dobie) , 6 year old epileptic, severe allergies "
vision impaired (1 eye enucleated other has inoperable cataract) - Samson (rescued dobie),
6 year old with severe allergies - Jake - 5 year old doberman all residing in Hillsdale,
N.J. (15 miles North of West Patersoon and 15 miles west of New York City)
Bonnie Rakes and Ludwig, Unknown, Puppy Mill Rescue, Inky, Peanut, Tigger, Ludwig is a three-year old blind Boston Terrier who was a stud, rescued from a puppy mill in Georgia. Two other dogs were found dying in a trash can so you can see that "care" was not a priority. He was heart worm postivie, and treated for that before I got him. He's adjusting to our home, and our pets.... Inky is our three-year old sighted Boston Terrier. Peanut is a 14 year old golden. Tigger, of course is our cat..... , Woodbury NJ (the southern portion), USA, mubar@erols.com
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Click here to go back to map Meri Lee and Sir Marks (a Lot) (glaucoma), Other pets are Scooby Boo, cats Sahara Snowball and Shasta - Sir Marks had his L eye removed a few days ago (old pix). Hoop vests are on order. We walk about a mile a day., Albuquerque 
Meri Lee and Sir Marks (glaucoma), Other pets are Scooby Boo, cats Sahara Snowball and Shasta - Sir Marks went blind in his R eye 2 years ago, and just lost the vision in his L eye last week (3/29/06), Albuquerque
Eileen and Catia, the VIP: Visually Impaired Princess (SARDS), Other pets are Lucky (Catia's brother, Lhasa Apso) - Recently diagnosed with SARDS and willing to discuss symptoms and tips with others!, Las Cruces
Daria Wells and B. Buster Pugalug aka "da bubster" (Pigmentary keratitis and
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (also known as KCS or dry eye)), Other pets are Paco (deaf),
Belle the Barbarian, Sunny D.Lite, Littlefoot, Meko (cat), Chloe and Ferra (feretts) -
Previous Blind dogs, now at the Bridge are Brandy Cha Cha (gradually lost her sight by age
15), Rowdy Roy Warrior (blinded suddenly as a pup), Daisy (blind and with uteran cancer
when she found us as a grand old lady). These wonderful friends convinced me to rescue and
or adopt any blind dog who needed us. All our pets are rescues, most are elderly, all have
health or emotional problems, all are well worth the effort, time and expense a special
dog brings. , Farmington
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