Rescues
Abbey: Hi! I'm Abbey a Boston Terrier/Jack Russell Terrier mix. I’m not only adorable on the outside with one black spot on my side and two black spots on my eyes, but on the inside too. I am 18 months old and a small #18 lbs. My hobbies are going for walks, getting belly rubs, getting treats, and going for rides in the car with my person. Oh, and curling up in bed with you! I am crate trained and housebroken. I will let you know when I want out of the crate with a squeal. I do not chew or dig and I'm very good in the house. I loves being close to my person and I am used to being around other dogs, cats, and people. I am very calm, not hyper like some terriers. I was not a chained dog but my former owner had too many dogs and kids in a small trailer and not enough time for me. I have a lot of livin' to do and would like to have a human that will give me the attention I deserve. Are you that special someone? I am spayed, up to date on shots, and micro chipped. My Adoption Fee is $150
Lexie: Well, hey there all! Do you remember the RCA commercial that had the Picture Perfect White and black spotted dog? Well, get a load of me! We could be twins! I’m Lexie, a 12# terrier mix of something that was given up by a loving family that wanted me to have a better life. After living for 5 years with 3 young teens, mom and dad who both worked and 3 other dogs in a single wide trailer, I thought I was going to be squished or ran over. This has left me shy, skittish, and scared of quick movements, so a home with no small children, quiet and no cats would be best. Lexie is Greek in origin meaning the defender and I’m true to my name. I bond tightly to my person and I will protect them as I see fit! I sleep quietly in a kennel, but would rather curl up with you in bed, get along with all sizes of dogs, just love to be walked and absolutely know what a couch is for! I’ve also not had an accidents so I’m crossing my paws that this continues! Since coming into foster care, thought shy, I have shown the sparkle in my eye side and with the wind in my face, I explore place to place with sheer joy of having some space. I’ve got big soulful eyes, funny ears and a heart ready to open wide! Better get your applications in quick as Lexie is one in a million!
AJ: AJ was one of the dogs that was rescued from a hoarding situation. He lived in horrible conditions with mud and garbage all around his dog house. The whole time we were at the house he stood on top of his dog house wagging his tail. It is amazing how dogs have such a good spirit despite what they go through. AJ is a great example of this. He is such a happy go-lucky dog. He is grateful for all that he has. AJ is a gentle giant who walks like Scooby Doo, (long legs, big feet). At 5 years young he is still young enough to play and chew. He was near death with heartworms and malnourished when we got him but he has made a remarkable comeback in just a few weeks. He had HW treatment on Nov. 18 and is being crated (which he loves) and returns to the vet on Dec. 18. He loves to eat and is picking up weight, about 65#, and has a nice shiny coat. Although he’s large, he’s submissive to the smaller dogs he is being fostered with and submissive to people. A.J. is becoming more active and playful and is being taught house manners and how to greet people. He is living around several cats and is curious and smells of them. He is not destructive but he is playful and will pick up a shoe or something and take it to his crate. He’s also has a big stuffed dog for weeks in his crate which he chews on and sleeps on. He is very good in the house and eager to learn and please his foster mommy. He is a great companion and only barks at strange happenings. He would be easily trained and responds to commands. He has never had an accident in the house and after being shown only once, will go to his spot to potty. AJ was adopted by his foster family, they couldnt see their family being complete without him!
AJ as we found him at the hoarders house.
RANGER
Ranger was discovered living in an old abandoned house along with two other dogs. They were so frightened they had to be trapped by animal control. The person who discovered the dogs couldn’t rest until all three were safe in foster homes. Ranger (named after the masked Lone Ranger) has the most striking face. His shiny black coat is sleek and he enjoys the affection he is now getting in his foster home. Ranger’s foster dad has been socializing him and working on basic obedience training with him and he is coming out of his shell and is now able to act like a dog. He can speak on command and toll over especially at meal time. He likes to play fetch and is learning to get along with the other dogs in his foster home. He has also learned to enjoy hiking and exploring nature. Although he feels very comfortable in the security of his foster home, he still experiences some fear in other environments but is making progress. Ranger is a bout 2 years old. We are happy to report that Ranger has been adopted by his foster dad who has done such great work helping his turn around and become a dog again!
CHIEF
After 6 years tied to a dog house, thanks to SOAR I have been freed of my chain! My former owners bought me at a flea market in Georgetown in 2002. At first they let me run free in the back yard but when I got older and started getting bored I learned how to dig and jump out of my fence. So instead of my mommy and daddy bringing me inside they tied me to this awful chain and I could no longer run around the yard. After some convincing by SOAR my owners decided that a life free of my chain would be better for me. I went to the vet and was all taken care of. I am now living happily inside my foster home who has decided to make me part of their family forever. I love to play ball, I like dogs and I don’t mind cats. And I am a big cuddly bear……all 130lbs of me!!!
Chief before he was rescued by SOAR
Chief at the vet waiting for his check up! Chain free!!
BUSTER
Hey Buster, what's up? Well, I'll tell you what's up.. I'm Buster, a Fun Loving, let's have a good time, petite little boy that will look like a puppy for life. Yes, I'm a 7-8 month old Yellow Lab mix that weighs a mere 20# DRIPPING WET and expected to be 25# once fully grown! So that makes me a Mini Lab! Not sure what I'm mixed with, but my temperament is ALL LAB ready to run, energy abounding, tail a wagging with a gentle paw, gum you like bite and soft soul personality. I love to rumble with any dog that will wrestle, but I give and take equally just enjoying the game. I do follow you around so am considered a Constant Companion just looking to hang by your side. If not following you, I'll tag along with a 4-legged buddy as I do need to learn the ropes from someone more experienced. Having been bought at a pet store, my owner didnt' know what to expect and now has decided to give me a better chance at life. I still have a lot of learning to do. Though already crate trained, I walk fairly well on a leash, but have not had much time off a leash until recently, so the Come command is still a little foreign. I'm learning to sit and do sleep well in a crate in your bedroom with only a whimper to let you know I'd rather be with you in bed. The potty outside routine is new to me, but I'm working hard to master this new skill. I snuggle on your lap, look at you with my BIG BROWN EYES and I'll melt your heart. With one soft paw I say I'll be yours forever if given a chance. So contact my rescue and come let's meet. Ready to run like the wind or cuddle on your lap, Buster will win you over with a soft Wet Willy!
SYSCO
We are happy to report that SYSCO has been adopted into a wonderful loving home!! He is even getting along and living with some new siblings! Sysco was freed on August 29,2009 from a horrible life secured to a tree with a heavy chain with not even so much as a dog house to protect him…just dirt or mud for his bed. He was sick and wormy but NO heartworms! He was vetted and treated for the horrible wound on his neck. But oh, does he feel better! He weighs 60-65 pounds. We were told he was 11 years old when he was rescued, but we can believe it because he is so playful, his teeth are in great condition, and his eyes are clear. Estimates of his age by veterinarians and professional dog trainers have ranged from about 3 o 11 years “young”. After spending all those years chained to a tree he is making unbelievable progress! He is attending obedience class and learning basic commands such as sit, down and come, and can walk on a leash. Regardless of his actual “biological age” he is a puppy in his new life of being a regular dog and now romps and plays and has a typical Labrador Retriever personality. He is learning to get along with other dogs in his foster home, but he mostly craves human attention.
MOLLY
My name is Molly and I am a 9 month old Black Labrador Retriever Mix. She is a very outgoing bundle of energy!! SOAR made every effort for my family to keep me inside. They spayed me, vaccinated me, and microchipped me. So my family brought me inside and house trained me. Unfortunatly my family is having financial issues and they are unable to keep me. SOAR has taken me into foster care where I am awaiting my forever home! I am great with children, cats, and other dogs. I am so happy to be living chain free but it would be even better if I had a forever home!
BEAU
Hello my name is Beau. I am a black shepherd mix that was living chained in Georgetown, KY. My daddy knew that he wasnt giving me the life I deserved living on the end of a chain and contacted SOAR. When the folks from SOAR came to visit me I was so EXCITED!!! I could hardly contain myself! They left me with some straw, food, and a nuckle bone and promised they would be back to get me off my chain. SOAR kept their promise and I am now living in my new home...CHAIN FREE!!
BOURBON COUNTY HOARDER
SOAR was involved in a case involving a hoarder in Bourbon County. There were about 20 dogs on the property. All of the dogs outside were chained or penned. They were living in horrible conditions. The owner was a 75 year old man. He had lived there all of his life and he didnt want to surrender the dogs. So we called ACO and they decided to confiscate the dogs. We helped assist them in rescing the dogs. Some of the dogs that were inside of the house had NEVER been outside in their whole life and were terrified. All the dogs were friendly except for a few that had little to no human contact. Some of the dogs went to P.A.W.S in Bourbon County and a few are still waiting to find their forever homes. All of the puppies and Brindle the mom went to Woodford County. All of the puppies have been adopted but Brindle is still awaiting her forever home also. We took in two dogs. One was Junior. He along with most of the other dogs were infected with Heartworm. All of the dogs were treated including Junior. Sadly Junior crossed over the rainbow bridge 11-12-09 due to Heartworms. Our other foster is AJ who you can visit on our adoptable dogs page. He is the sweetest dog and appreciates the new live he has been given!
JUNIOR
AJ
SUGAR was found on June 19, when she was dumped in a rural subdivision. She was very thin and loaded with worms, with patches of hair loss due to this and poor nutrition. She is now on a great food and her hair is already coming back in and no more worms!! This little girl is so friendly we have named her Sugar. She is a year old, spayed, vaccinated, and microchiped. A very adaptable dog she would do well with almost any family. She is quiet and sweet. She is completely housetrained and great with other dogs. She is crate trained and is quiet in her crate She gets along with cats (there are 2 cats in her foster home) and would love to play with them if she could. She is also good with children. She is currently enrolled in the start of an 8 week obedience class and is doing very well. Sugar’s favorite thing is the dog park and she runs laps around the other dogs. She also loves to ride in the car. She loves her squeaky toys and hopes her new home will provide her with lots of them! Sugar promises to bring laughter and love to your life!
She is now living on 100 acres with her new family in Verona!! We couldnt ask for a better home for her!
JUNIOR: Junior had me from hello. I'll never forget the day we rescued him from that awful house. He was chained to a tree, with tail wagging. He had no idea life for him was about to change (I thought) for the better. He originally went to Woodford Humane Society, where he got his heartworm treatment. Shortly after, we took him into our foster care. His foster dad only had him for 10 short days before he took a turn for the worse on Tuesday and he passed away during the night last night at the vet. The only thing that makes this easier is that he at least had a week in a loving foster home and didn't die in that nasty mess he was rescued from. RIP Junior.
JUNIOR
He lived in a house full of dogs
and rarely saw the light of day
Then one October his rescue came
and life would never be the same
Junior had heartworm disease
and fought with all his might
but it was just too much
and Junior crossed over to Rainbow Bridge last night
ZOE: Can you believe that anyone would neglect me? Personally I think I am too cute and friendly to ignore. When I first came to my foster home, I was extremely matted from head to toe and had to be shaved at the groomer's. Later my foster parent found out that I had a broken hip for about 4-6 months. Thanks to the generous people who donated money for my surgery I am now fully recovered. I am a wonderful dog, with a very friendly temperament. I have been spayed and vetted. My breed is called labradoodle, and I was born in April 2008.
I have been adopted by a loving person in Georgetown!!
BO: Bo was found as a puppy, but at 6 months old owners decided that he was too big for the house. He had been living at the end of his chain way in the very back of the yard for 7 1/2 years before SOAR came and rescued him. Bo was taken in by a wonderful rescue and he was flown in a private jet to his destination. We hope now that Bo can learn how a dog should really live.
LADY is a Boxer who was living chained in Georgetown, Kentucky when SOAR volunteers rescued her last month. Lady is now living the life all dogs should with a wonderful family in Louisville. The first photo shows Lady thin and all alone, and the second shows Lady, dreamy with her new BFF, Chewy.
O Happy Day!
Hi Everyone,
Today was one of the most rewarding days of my life. I along with three SOAR volunteers went to some homes where there were chained dogs. We headed out around 11:30 with my van full of the donated hay, nicely wrapped treats and brochures. Our first stop turned out to be our only stop!
There was a trailer park at the edge of Lexington that I knew had a "few" chained dogs. However, once we got in there and talking to people we found several more and spent our afternoon just in there. The people we met were so receptive and thankful for our help. Every person accepted our hay and treats and we were able to let a few off their chains for a time. Jasmine, a young Chocolate Lab who is confined to a very short trolley, now has a bit more room since we re-arranged her trolley. We let her off her chain while we worked and she ran like there was no tomorrow, she was so happy. SOAR's goal is to get the dog off its chain--for good!
We educate people as to the dangers of chaining, we offer the use of a crate for house training, and finally, we offer to take the dog. We do not offer them a dog house if they do not have shelter. SOAR will not enable someone to continue the practice of chaining. If they have no shelter and will not make other arrangements, then we will report it.
At one stop we met Dora, a starving black sweetie. Her owners were not home at first, but while we were there her owners did arrive. We fed her and she
gobbled it down like she had not eaten in days. We were able to convince the young couple to relinquish Dora to our care. We were so happy because otherwise we would have had to report them for cruelty.
Many of these folks have fallen on hard times and we heard of lost jobs, cars repoed, phones disconnected and Dora's owners were served eviction papers while we were there. Yet, three of the people wanted to give us a donation of what little money they had. We refused, and told all that we would be back again to check on them and they were happy about it.
We used all of our hay, so when we get our next donation we will hit the pavement again. If you would like to help SOAR in our efforts to make life better for a chained dog, we'd love to have you come along. It will change you for the better...
And finally, SOAR would like to offer a new or (gently used) harness and leash for each chained dog we encounter. If you would like to donate one, please contact me.
Thanks for caring about the chained dogs of Lexington and a huge thank you to: Laura, Spencer and Moran for helping out today.
Update: Dora has been adopted by a family who is devoted to her!
