Originally Posted by COYOTEMAGIC

All of my 8 FurKids are "Special Needs" except 1.

I have 2 short-hair cats who are geriatric, 18 & 14 yrs old. The 18 year old has very few teeth and eats canned tuna.

I have 3-2yr old long-hair littermates that were all born with the same birth defect of their eyes. 3rd eyelid on all 3 have been removed because it would not retract. Lucy had to have one eye removed because of constant infection. Lucky not only has the eye problem but also a level 2 heart murmur and some brain stem injuries that has lead to his walking funny and his tail curling up like a skunk tail, lol. Luna also has an autoimmune problem that is refered to a "Rat Rot". She developes ulcers in her mouth and on her lips.

I have an Aussie Shep/Lab cross who is deaf and 90% blind. It's a result of bad breeding. You would be amazed at how well she has adapted. Runs at warp speed across the yard chasing my other dog.

Last but not least is Katie who is a deaf Aussie CattleDog. She was one day short of being destroyed when we rescued her. Katie is my Medical Alert/Responce Service Dog. She tells me when something I am allergic to is near.

Don't pass up the special ones, you'll never know what a joy they can be