Little Bow Wow Rescue - Little Dogs Looking for Big Hearts
 
 
 
 
HAZEL HOUSE PROGRAM
 
 Little Bow Wow's Hazel House Program provides long term foster care for special needs and senior dogs. These are the true underdogs of rescue. Most of our Hazel House dogs were slated for euthanasia at animal shelters because they were deemed "unadoptable". Our Hazel House dogs fall into several categories: dogs with a chronic illness, who are physically handicapped, are elderly, or who are fearful from a type of post traumatic stress syndrome as a result of abuse or neglect. We do not take aggressive dogs into this program. 
 
 Often times when dogs come into rescue, their special needs are not apparent, but are revealed during our efforts to prepare them for adoption. We find that it takes months and in some cases years to rehabilitate these dogs, and some are never able to be 'normal' pets. Through no fault of their own these dogs have been ruined by uncaring humans somewhere along the way. We feel that these special dogs deserve to live out their lives in a loving environment with a family of other dogs who can accept them 'as is'.
 
If you would like to sponsor one of our special Hazel House dogs, please click on the DONATE BUTTON. Or if you prefer, you can send us a donation by mail. If you wish, you can indicate that you would like your donation to help support a specific Hazel House dog, or you can make a donation to the whole Hazel House gang. No amount is too small...just $5 will help feed one of these dogs for a week. When making a donation, please note that because the Hazel House program is part of Little Bow Wow Rescue, any donations need to be made to Little Bow Wow, with a notation that the funds go toward Hazel House.
 
Send a donation by mail to:  
Little Bow Wow Rescue Hazel House Program
P.O. Box 21763 Eagan, MN 55121
 
 
Click on the Donate button below to make a credit card donation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For more information about our Hazel House program, or any of our Hazel House dogs, please contact Michele at mtjaden3@msn.com
 
 
 
Hazel : Hazel is the insipriation for Hazel House. We rescued her from a shelter in May of 2004. She was very much overweight and then sadly, her veterinary exam revealed a grade 4 heart murmur and early stages of congestive heart failure. We feared that she would not live very long but, because she was such a happy, sweet little dog we wanted her to spend her remaining time on earth in a loving home. We started her on medication for her heart disease and put her on a diet to bring her weight down. Over time her weight came down and her heart disease stabilized. Hazel also has luxating patellas (slipping knee caps) which are common in many small breed dogs. Just recently it was determined that our Hazel also has some spinal issues and arthritis, but as usual is happy and taking things all in stride. UPDATE: In March of 2010 Hazel was diagnosed with liver disease. She will need to be taken to the vet for check ups and blood work often to make sure we are keeping things under control. She is on medication and so far she is doing well, but her liver values are still quite high.
Hazel
Hazel is the insipriation for Hazel House. We rescued her from a shelter in May of 2004. She was very much overweight and then sadly, her veterinary exam revealed a grade 4 heart murmur and early stages of congestive heart failure. We feared that she would not live very long but, because she was such a happy, sweet little dog we wanted her to spend her remaining time on earth in a loving home. We started her on medication for her heart disease and put her on a diet to bring her weight down. Over time her weight came down and her heart disease stabilized. Hazel also has luxating patellas (slipping knee caps) which are common in many small breed dogs. Just recently it was determined that our Hazel also has some spinal issues and arthritis, but as usual is happy and taking things all in stride.
UPDATE: In March of 2010 Hazel was diagnosed with liver disease. She will need to be taken to the vet for check ups and blood work often to make sure we are keeping things under control. She is on medication and so far she is doing well, but her liver values are still quite high.
Rosie
In June of 2005 a shelter contacted us about Rosie. They could not place her up for adoption because she was blind and asked if we would come to meet her. When we got there we found little Rosie in a kennel between two very large barking dogs, but she was happily spinning around jumping at the gate, completely unaffected by what was going on around her. She seemed so happy and full of life that we couldn't say no. Rosie continues to be one of the happiest dogs we've met. She never has a bad day, and everyone she meets is charmed by her. Her blindness is most likely a result of irresponsible breeding. Rosie has micro-opthalmia, a birth defect that causes her eyes to be abnormally small, but she is not completely blind - she can see peripherally out of her left eye. We initially suspected that she also has some sort of brain damage based on some of her behavior. The probability of brain damage was recently confirmed when she started having epileptic seizures. She is now on seizure medication and is doing well.

Rosie : In June of 2005 a shelter contacted us about Rosie. They could not place her up for adoption because she was blind and asked if we would come to meet her. When we got there we found little Rosie in a kennel between two very large barking dogs, but she was happily spinning around jumping at the gate, completely unaffected by what was going on around her. She seemed so happy and full of life that we couldn't say no. Rosie continues to be one of the happiest dogs we've met. She never has a bad day, and everyone she meets is charmed by her. Her blindness is most likely a result of irresponsible breeding. Rosie has micro-opthalmia, a birth defect that causes her eyes to be abnormally small, but she is not completely blind - she can see peripherally out of her left eye. We initially suspected that she also has some sort of brain damage based on some of her behavior. The probability of brain damage was recently confirmed when she started having epileptic seizures. She is now on seizure medication and is doing well.
Calvin aka "The Dude" : Calvin came to us in the fall of 2005. He had been dropped off at a high kill shelter in a small bird cage! He could barely turn around and when let out of the cage he would walk in circles, which is evidence that he'd most likely been kept in that little cage for a long time. The shelter staff quickly determined that he was an elderly dog with obvious medical issues, and slated him for euthanasia. Luckily a volunteer who spent some time with him and thought he was a sweet little guy contacted us, and he was saved. We're not sure of his age - when he came to us in 2005 it was estimated to be at least 10 - 12 yrs. At his initial exam our vet diagnosed a grade 4 heart murmur with early stages of congestive heart failure, and severe arthitis in his rear legs, shoulder and back (possilby due to living in a cramped bird cage). Nowadays, Calvin is the king of his castle and is doing quite well on his heart and arthritis medications. Over time he has become an active happy guy, and he no longer walks in circles. His age is beginning to catch up with him, he has lost his hearing and likes to take long naps, but he still regularly 'motors' around the house checking everything out several times a day.
Calvin aka "The Dude"
Calvin came to us in the fall of 2005. He had been dropped off at a high kill shelter in a small bird cage! He could barely turn around and when let out of the cage he would walk in circles, which is evidence that he'd most likely been kept in that little cage for a long time. The shelter staff quickly determined that he was an elderly dog with obvious medical issues, and slated him for euthanasia. Luckily a volunteer who spent some time with him and thought he was a sweet little guy contacted us, and he was saved. We're not sure of his age - when he came to us in 2005 it was estimated to be at least 10 - 12 yrs. At his initial exam our vet diagnosed a grade 4 heart murmur with early stages of congestive heart failure, and severe arthitis in his rear legs, shoulder and back (possilby due to living in a cramped bird cage). Nowadays, Calvin is the king of his castle and is doing quite well on his heart and arthritis medications. Over time he has become an active happy guy, and he no longer walks in circles. His age is beginning to catch up with him, he has lost his hearing and likes to take long naps, but he still regularly 'motors' around the house checking everything out several times a day.
Teddy
Teddy came to us in 2008 from an animal shelter. He has multiple medical issues including tooth loss, bad knees and a spinal problem that causes fecal incontinence. This problem is obviously a maintenance issue that his foster mom has learned to manage (she isn't afraid of poop!). He is a sweet happy little guy and is one of our embassadors for Hazel House. He is a huge hit at every event that he attends, and even has a fan club. People just can't resist his cute little face. Teddy has no idea how tiny he truly is, and has what is known as 'small dog syndrome', so he thinks that he rules the roost in his forever foster home. He likes to try to boss the other dogs around and they mostly let him. He has had surgery to fix one of his knees and we hope to raise the funds needed to repair the other knee soon!
Teddy : Teddy came to us in 2008 from an animal shelter. He has multiple medical issues including tooth loss, bad knees and a spinal problem that causes fecal incontinence. This problem is obviously a maintenance issue that his foster mom has learned to manage (she isn't afraid of poop!). He is a sweet happy little guy and is one of our embassadors for Hazel House. He is a huge hit at every event that he attends, and even has a fan club. People just can't resist his cute little face. Teddy has no idea how tiny he truly is, and has what is known as 'small dog syndrome', so he thinks that he rules the roost in his forever foster home. He likes to try to boss the other dogs around and they mostly let him. He has had surgery to fix one of his knees and we hope to raise the funds needed to repair the other knee soon!
Minkin : Minkin arrived in the fall of 2006 from an animal shelter. She had been brought in as a stray but was exhibiting some unusual behavior. When she was set down on the ground, her legs would just slide out from under her. Her legs were not injured, but she couldn't seem to stand. Her eyes were also very bloodshot, and she was having difficulty eating. It was thought that perhaps she had been hit by a car and had head trauma. Once she'd been with us for a few days she was able to stand, and would eat a little soft food, but she was still weak and then developed a dry cough. A vet exam ruled out kennel cough and when we discussed the other symptoms, our vet was very suspicious that just before being taken to the shelter Minkin had been strangled, and that's why she had bloodshot eyes and generalized weakness that made it difficult for her to stand up. He felt that there was some possible permanent brain damage from lack of oxygen to the brain. To this day our little Minkin is still a bit uncoordinated and has some other odd behaviors, but we love her all the same.
Minkin
Minkin arrived in the fall of 2006 from an animal shelter. She had been brought in as a stray but was exhibiting some unusual behavior. When she was set down on the ground, her legs would just slide out from under her. Her legs were not injured, but she couldn't seem to stand. Her eyes were also very bloodshot, and she was having difficulty eating. It was thought that perhaps she had been hit by a car and had head trauma. Once she'd been with us for a few days she was able to stand, and would eat a little soft food, but she was still weak and then developed a dry cough. A vet exam ruled out kennel cough and when we discussed the other symptoms, our vet was very suspicious that just before being taken to the shelter Minkin had been strangled, and that's why she had bloodshot eyes and generalized weakness that made it difficult for her to stand up. He felt that there was some possible permanent brain damage from lack of oxygen to the brain. To this day our little Minkin is still a bit uncoordinated and has some other odd behaviors, but we love her all the same.
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