Special Needs Dogs & Cats
As a no-kill shelter, ARC does not turn away or euthanize an animal just because it has special needs.
Each one of the animals featured here has a special need but that does not mean they are not available for adoption or would not make GREAT pets! Based on each one’s specific situation, a certain type of home environment may be required. If you have it in your heart to consider adopting a dog or cat with special needs, the rewards you obtain from giving of yourself to these gentle creatures will be far greater than you could ever imagine. Please take the time to read through each one’s story and consider adopting one of these truly special animals.
SPONSORSHIP: If you do not feel you can adopt a special needs pet at this time, please consider sponsoring one so that we can continue to provide him or her the care he or she deserves throughout its life. For information on sponsoring a pet, please click here.
Wonder
Name: Wonder
Age: About 1 1/2 years old
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier mix
Wonder is blind and can only hear loud sounds. He is extremely smart and
attentive. He has learned to obey commands by touch. He know the commands
sit, down, wait, come and more. Wonder is currently in a long term foster
home and our fingers are crossed that it will soon be an adoption!
Garfield
Name: Garfield
Garfield is an adorable feline that was born without eyes. She is smart, and
has learned how to make her way around her cottage. She gets along great
with the other kitties and loves people.
We are happy to announce Garfield will be moving into a long term foster.
She has developed a heart condition that will require evening medications
which her new foster home will lovingly administer.
Molly
Name: Molly
Breed: American Cocker Spaniel mix
Age: About 8 years old
Molly is a Cocker Spaniel mix about 8 years old. She loves to be near people and enjoys being touched by the care givers and volunteers that have come to know her. She is a very calm couch potato and would love to be in your home on your couch.
Molly’s owner could not care for her anymore because she requires medication to control her Cushions Disease. Molly needs someone who could easily afford her medicine (Trilostane,) which runs around forty-five dollars a month. From time to time she might also require blood work to adjust the dosage. Molly needs someone for whom her medical requirements would not be a hardship.
Cocoa
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier mix
Age: 2 yrs
Cocoa in an American Staffordshire Terrier mix about 2 years old. She enjoys being with people and loves to play with her stuffed toys. She enjoys long walks with her favorite care givers, volunteers and K9 Coaches. She has learned how to sit politely for petting and walks nicely on a leash. She does like some dogs and would be okay in a family with older children.
Bronco
Name: Bronco
Age: Between 4 and 5
Breed: Boxer mix
Bronco came to ARC in need of double knee surgery and now that he has had his operation and is fully recovered he is looking for his forever home. Because of prior life situations he can be slow to trust people and would need to get to know new people slowly. He is very affectionate with the people he has become bonded to and would make a great companion for just the right home.
Doogie
Name: Doogie
Age: About 3
Good With: Adults, older children, cats
Doogie, Jo Jo, and Kovu have Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
FIV compromises a cats immune system and can be transmitted from cat to cat through sexual activity or deep muscle wounds. At one time it was widely thought an FIV positive cat would need to live in a home with only other FIV cats. But statistics show that if all cats are spayed and neutered and there are no severe fights going on, that an FIV cat can live a long and peaceful life in a multi-cat household.
Visit the following link www.thecatsite.com and consult with your veterinarian and see if you would be comfortable incorporating an FIV cat into your household.
Please consider taking one of our adorable FIV felines into your home as a
loving companion.
Jo Jo
Name: Jo Jo
Age: 2 to 3 years old
Good With: Adults, older children, cats.
Doogie, Jo Jo, and Kovu have Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
FIV compromises a cats immune system and can be transmitted from cat to cat through sexual activity or deep muscle wounds. At one time it was widely thought an FIV positive cat would need to live in a home with only other FIV cats. But statistics show that if all cats are spayed and neutered and there are no severe fights going on, that an FIV cat can live a long and peaceful life in a multi-cat household.
Visit the following link www.thecatsite.com and consult with your veterinarian and see if you would be comfortable incorporating an FIV cat into your household.
Please consider taking one of our adorable FIV felines into your home as a
loving companion.
Kovu
Age: About 6
Good With: Adults, older children,cats.
Doogie, Jo Jo, and Kovu have Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
FIV compromises a cats immune system and can be transmitted from cat to cat through sexual activity or deep muscle wounds. At one time it was widely thought an FIV positive cat would need to live in a home with only other FIV cats. But statistics show that if all cats are spayed and neutered and there are no severe fights going on, that an FIV cat can live a long and peaceful life in a multi-cat household.
Visit the following link www.thecatsite.com and consult with your veterinarian and see if you would be comfortable incorporating an FIV cat into your household.
Please consider taking one of our adorable FIV felines into your home as a loving companion.
Starr
Name: Starr
Age: About 1 year old
Good with: Adults and older children
Starr is about 1 year old, loveable and ready for his forever home. He came to ARC with retina issues that were improved with surgery. He also has a sensitive digestive system that requires special food that keeps this issue under control. Food for sensitive digestive systems is available and most grocery stores and all pet supply stores.
Because of his dietary needs, Starr would need to be the only pet in a home. He would also do best with older, settled children.
For more information about Starr. Contact ARC at 731-3535 between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
Suzie
Name: Suzi
Age: Approximately 7 yrs old
Breed: Anatolian Shepherd Mix
Suzi enjoys spending time with the staff and volunteers she has come to know. She is learning to walk calmly on a leash and will sit for a treat or to exit her lodge area. She has shared a lodge with a few of the residents that have already been placed in their forever homes. She is slow to meet new people but once she trust you she is very affectionate. If you are interested in meeting this pretty girl please come out to the shelter to start the introduction process.
Information to follow. In the meantime, please contact ARC at 731-3535. Thank you for your patience.














