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Petfinder1 of 51
There are so many animals in need of homes, and unfortunately, many of them have special needs. We found 50 of the most adorable special needs pets from our partner, Petfinder. These animals are just as sweet as any other dog or cat, and they would still make an excellent addition to a nice family. If you are considering adopting, consider a special needs pet; they are full of love and appreciation.
Name: Jenny
Location: Alabama
About: This precious chi-pom mix is good with calm dogs and is very sweet.
Why So Special? Jenny was attacked by a large dog when she was younger and unfortunately lost her right eye.
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Name: K.C. Sri
Location: Alaska
About: K.C. Sri is an almost senior girl, who is declawed on her front paws.
Why So Special? She is a special needs cat because she had bladder stones a year ago, and she probably has to be on special food to prevent them from coming back.
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Name: Moose
Location: Arizona
About: Moose can be defensive, but once he gets to know you he is a sweetheart.
Why So Special? Moose was deemed unadoptable because he was very defensive at just 4 lbs.
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Name: Angel Eyes
Location: Arkansas
About: Scooter is very sweet, and no trouble at all.
Why So Special? Angel was born with three legs. Her left back leg has the bone from the hip to the knee inside her abdomen.
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Name: Rocky
Location: California
About: Rocky is a sweet boy who walks great on-leash.
Why So Special? Rocky is special needs due to the fact that he has Cushing's Syndrome.
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Petfinder6 of 51
Name: Zoey
Location: Colorado
About: Zoey is very shy, and prefers to come out only at mealtimes.
Why So Special? Zoey is very, very shy.
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Petfinder7 of 51
Name: Champ
Location: Connecticut
About: Champ is beautiful, sweet, friendly, and awesome in every way.
Why So Special? Champ is deaf.
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Petfinder8 of 51
Name: Maliboo
Location: Delaware
About: Maliboo is a fantastic, snuggly, great all-around boy.
Why So Special? Maliboo is deaf and cannot be left alone with other cats in the house.
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Petfinder9 of 51
Name: Lido
Location: Florida
About: Lido loves to run, play, and wrestle with his buddies.
Why So Special? Lido needs canned food and allergy medication.
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Petfinder10 of 51
Name: Jasmine
Location: Georgia
About: Jasmine is about 10 years old and just wants attention and love.
Why So Special? Jasmine will need medication for the rest of her life, due to her hyperthyroid.
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Petfinder11 of 51
Name: Kaya
Location: Hawaii
About: Kaya is funny, smart and wants to please.
Why So Special? Kaya has a hereditary skin condition, and may need occasional medical treatment for his condition.
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Petfinder12 of 51
Name: Dixie
Location: Idaho
About: Dixie is a cute kitty who is very eager to help out and please.
Why So Special? Dixie has diabetes and requires insulin.
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Petfinder13 of 51
Name: Charlie
Location: Illinois
About: Charlie is very sweet and has a cheerful personality.
Why So Special? Charlie is an insulin diabetic.
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Petfinder14 of 51
Name: Jessica
Location: Indiana
About: Jessica is a chatty, sweet and loving 6-year-old female.
Why So Special? Jessica is diabetic and requires insulin shots daily.
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Petfinder15 of 51
Name: Roxie
Location: Iowa
About: Roxie is an absolute sweetheart who would love a forever home.
Why So Special? Roxie appears to be deaf.
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Petfinder16 of 51
Name: Magnum
Location: Kansas
About: Magnum is very loved, and trying to find the perfect forever home.
Why So Special? Magnum is FIV positive.
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Petfinder17 of 51
Name: Olive Oil
Location: Kentucky
About: This sweet girl was injured in a crash injury when she was very young. She is now ready for a nice family.
Why So Special? Olive Oil had a pelvic injury in the past, and cannot jump.
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Petfinder18 of 51
Name: Jones
Location: Louisiana
About: Jones is a bit scared and shy, but loves attention and affection.
Why So Special? Jones is overweight and needs to lose some extra pounds.
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Petfinder19 of 51
Name: Bella
Location: Maine
About: Bella is 1.5 years old and a very lovely girl.
Why So Special? Bella has Addison's Disease.
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Petfinder20 of 51
Name: Wanda
Location: Maryland
About: Wanda is a lovely little girl, ready for a forever home.
Why So Special? Wanda has been tested for diseases, but previously had a UTI.
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Petfinder21 of 51
Name: Maddie
Location: Massachusetts
About: Maddie is a sweet and affectionate three-year-old girl who is looking for the perfect family.
Why So Special? Maddie has EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency) which affects a dog's digestive system.
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Petfinder22 of 51
Name: Powder
Location: Michigan
About: Powder is a beautiful, but deaf 5-year-old pure white cat with ice blue eyes.
Why So Special? Powder does not do well around dogs. She is very scared of them.
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Name: Fozzy
Location: Minnesota
About: Fozzy loves to snuggle, go on walks, and explore outside. He also loves car rides!
Why So Special? Fozzy does not do well with loud noises.
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Name: Trevor
Location: Mississippi
About: Trevor is a handsome orange and white longhair cat. He is three years old and very sweet.
Why So Special? Trevor tested positive for FeLV, which is the feline leukemia virus.
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Petfinder25 of 51
Name: Boone
Location: Missouri
About: Boone has a wonderful personality and a lovable disposition.
Why So Special? Boone tested positive for heartworm and Ehrlichia disease.
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Petfinder26 of 51
Name: Elfey
Location: Montana
About: Elfey is very cuddly, loyal and affectionate.
Why So Special? Elfey was left outside one very cold night, and the tips of his ears were frostbitten.
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Name: Niles
Location: Nebraska
About: Niles is a wonderful little guy and quite the gentleman.
Why So Special? Niles has early kidney disease and requires a low protein diet and daily medication.
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Petfinder28 of 51
Name: Max
Location: Nevada
About: Max is a senior boy who is young at heart. He is sweet and highly intelligent.
Why So Special? Max is a diabetic.
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Petfinder29 of 51
Name: Oreo
Location: New Hampshire
About: Oreo is very smart and would make a great best friend.
Why So Special? Oreo is missing a back leg.
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Petfinder30 of 51
Name: Kandy
Location: New Jersey
About: Kandy loves to cuddle and is very sweet.
Why So Special? Kandy tested positive for FeLV/FIV.
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Petfinder31 of 51
Name: Hope
Location: New Mexico
About: Hope gets along great with other dogs and adores people just as much.
Why So Special? Hope is paralyzed in her hind legs.
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Petfinder32 of 51
Name: Pia
Location: New York
About: Pia is a friendly and lovable purebred Persian.
Why So Special? Because of her long hair and eye drainage, she will require constant grooming.
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Petfinder33 of 51
Name: Ripley
Location: North Carolina
About: Ripley is very outgoing and spunky!
Why So Special? Ripley is deaf, but is learning sign language.
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Petfinder34 of 51
Name: Carrot Top
Location: North Dakota
About: This big fluffy sweetheart loves to have his belly scratched.
Why So Special? Carrot Top is FIV positive.
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Petfinder35 of 51
Name: Trudy
Location: Ohio
About: Trudy is waiting for her forever home.
Why So Special? She has walking issues, possibly from an old injury with her hips.
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Petfinder36 of 51
Name: Bunny
Location: Oklahoma
About: Bunny was born without a tail, but is as sweet as can be.
Why So Special? Bunny appears to have some nerve damage that doesn't allow her to control her urination.
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Petfinder37 of 51
Name: Roxy
Location: Oregon
About: Roxy is both spunky and energetic!
Why So Special? She has skin allergies and is a special needs Pug because of them.
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Petfinder38 of 51
Name: Cherie
Location: Pennsylvania
About: Cherie can be shy in a new situation and would need ample time to adjust.
Why So Special? Cherie needs to be on a special diet to help maintain her urinary tract health.
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Petfinder39 of 51
Name: Katie
Location: Rhode Island
About: Katie is a super sweet Miniature Poodle.
Why So Special? She has developed a cataract.
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Petfinder40 of 51
Name: Peanut
Location: South Carolina
About: Peanut is very nice and happy. He would give you no trouble.
Why So Special? Peanut is FIV positive.
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Petfinder41 of 51
Name: Tessa
Location: Tennessee
About: Tessa is a young Yorkie mix.
Why So Special? She is very scared of people at first.
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Petfinder42 of 51
Name: Favor
Location: Tennessee
About: Favor is a beautiful German Shepherd pup that was surrendered by owners.
Why So Special? Favor was diagnosed with megaesophagus which causes him to vomit food unless fed upright.
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Petfinder43 of 51
Name: Mama Cass
Location: Texas
About: Mama Cass is ready to find a forever home.
Why So Special? Mama Cass is FIV positive.
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Petfinder44 of 51
Name: Penny
Location: Utah
About: Penny is such a well-behaved Chihuahua.
Why So Special? Penny is blind in her left eye.
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Petfinder45 of 51
Name: Ash
Location: Vermont
About: Ash is a super cuddly cat.
Why So Special? Unfortunately, Ash has some upper respiratory problems.
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Petfinder46 of 51
Name: Foxy
Location: Virginia
About: Foxy is the cutest petite little girl.
Why So Special? Foxy has arthritis.
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Petfinder47 of 51
Name: Jerry
Location:Washington
About: Jerry is waiting for his forever home.
Why So Special? Jerry is FIV positive.
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Petfinder48 of 51
Name: Gurdy
Location: West Virginia
About: Gurdy is a lovely 5-year-old Boston Terrier.
Why So Special? Gurdy has Cushings Disease.
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Petfinder49 of 51
Name: Brownie
Location: Wisconsin
About: Brownie has a great personality and gets along well with other household pets.
Why So Special? Brownie has a history of urinary crystals, so he needs to be on a special diet.
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Petfinder50 of 51
Name: Raine
Location: Wyoming
About: Raine is a delightful and scruffy little girl.
Why So Special? Raine has had intestinal tract issues and has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia.
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Cats with FIV can live long and normal lives if they are well taken care of. Unfortunately, it is best that they are one and only cats in a home. I rescued an FIV positive cat and he lives at my husbands office and is doing very well.
October 19 2012 at 6:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWE NEED TO START FEEDING OUR PETS HOME COOKED FOOD, ALL THE COMMERCIAL FOOD DOES IS MAKE THEM SICK AND GIVE THEM THE SAME DISEASES HUMANS GET.
October 15 2012 at 5:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLike the previous comment, how do we reach out and get these dogs?
October 12 2012 at 4:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAnd cats!
October 11 2012 at 8:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYou should give a phone number that someone could reach out to actually adopt these dogs!
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