Sassy

Sassy came in with her brother, Jo Jo, from a shelter in West Virginia where they were both on death row.  These poor beagles were so stressed there, but now they are doing great!  Sassy earned her name because she has so much personality.  She’s a talker and will tell you when it’s dinner time [...]

Betty: Learning to See With Your Heart

Sometimes just when we are sure we’re on one course, the path changes.  Quickly.  Dramatically.  Betty is living proof.  After two weeks of being on Cloud 9 with her new-found vision and miracle surgery, Mara and Jimmy noticed something was different.  Betty’s third eyelids were covering her eyes which was very concerning.  Mara quickly placed [...]

Ripley: Needs TPLO Surgery

Ripley and I just got back from a visit with Dr. VanGundy, an orthopedic surgeon. The good news is, the limp and pain is not caused by his hip or hip dysplasia as was originally thought. It is a ruptured/torn cruciate ligament and as a result has a worn meniscus (the cushion between the bones). [...]

Adopting a Special Needs Pet

This piece was written by CBR Foster mom, Mara Burns, from her personal perspective of being and adopter and foster of special needs dogs.  ”Duncan” is pictured above.   Mara is currently fostering ‘Betty’, who came to us blind, but had a miracle surgery on 3/13/12 to restore her vision!  Special needs dogs are….special! If [...]

Betty: Checking Out!

Mara and Jimmy left work about noon to take the 3 hour drive to Cornell to pick up Betty.  During the ride, I was getting texts..lots of them.  The ride seemed to take a week.  Then finally the text said “Pulling into the hospital.” The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here.  Mara and [...]