
For every pet living with a happy family, there is an animal in a shelter waiting to find a loving home. Today we'd like you to meet Tucker and Skye, two special dogs who have faced adversity, but are waiting for forever families at Pets with Disabilities in Prince Frederick, Md.
Mixed-breed pooch Tucker is "full of energy and loves to hang with people," says Pets with Disabilities founder Joyce Darrell. The 4-year-old, who is completely blind, came to the facility as a stray, "which is an amazing testament to his spirit," Darrell says. Though he was underweight and suffering from a painful, bulging eye, Tucker persevered through surgery and now is eager to “see” anyone who comes to visit him. The 65-lb. "love bug" enjoys car rides, toys and belly rubs, and is great on a leash. "He manages the stairs without issue, jumps up on our couch, comes running across the yard at the call of his name," Darrell says. "His spirit is definitely not broken."
Skye, a 3-year-old husky mix, was caught as a stray in Maryland. The deaf pooch can be shy, but loves her canine pals. Ultimately, she should be placed in a home "with other dogs that can help show her what she can trust," Darrell says. The playful pup recently spent two months in a foster home, where she enjoyed snacking on treats and having her big ears scratched. "She is very sweet, and her trust is developing rapidly," Darrell says.