Adoptable Georgia Dogs for July 21, 2014

Last week, a reader asked for suggestions on a dog he could adopt that would be less likely to cause allergy problems for his grandchildren. Wheaten Terriers are widely said to be hypo-allergenic or less-allergenic. Today we’re featuring Wheaten Terrier mixes. Every dog is different and every case of allergies is different, so our best suggestion is to foster so that if it doesn’t work out, the dog will have a safe place to go to.

Dini is a young male Wheaten Terrier mix who is available for adoption from Angels Among Us in Atlanta, Ga.

Roscoe is a Wheaten Terrier/Yellow Lab mix who was found in an area where dogs are dumped. He is gaining some much needed weight and loves everyone, including the other dogs in his temporary home. Roscoe has plenty of energy and would love to live with an active family who has the time to spend with a new furry family member. Roscoe is available for adoption from Star Bright Animal Rescue in Perry, GA.

Rolo is a senior, female Wheaten Terrier mix, approximately 11 years old and 28 pounds.

Rolo has special needs, but don’t be fooled – this very intelligent girl gets accustomed to her environment quickly and can get along without much help!

Rolo was rescued from Animal Control when she was set to be put to sleep, and she is extremely grateful to have been rescued! Rolo appears to have had a hard life with untreated eye issues that left her blind. Since she has been with her foster, Rolo’s vets have been amazed at the progress she has made with just a little TLC!

Rolo is very gentle and likes all dogs, cats and people. She is extremely low-maintenance as she is very content to lie in her doggy bed like a true pampered princess. She loves to be loved on and will wag her tail in excitement when you pet her. She is housebroken and crate trained and will bark or go to the door when she needs to go outside. The perfect home for Rolo will be one where her forever family accepts her as she is, without pitying her. In return, she will provide unconditional love

Rolo is available for adoption from Angels Among Us in Atlanta, Ga.

We have a blind senior dog, who is currently sitting at my feet. Roxy’s loss of eyesight doesn’t seem to bother her, she just needs voice commands occasionally when we’re walking, and when she goes down the main staircase in our home, we go down ahead of her and tap on the stair treads so she knows where to step and doesn’t slip. But the trust she place in us to be her eyes is a blessing to us all. Consider whether you can help a senior dog grow old in comfort.