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5 - 6 year old Corbin found himself homeless when his owner was no longer able to care for him. Corbin may be a little shy at first with strangers, but is a good boy that is housebroken, crate trained, quiet (not a big barker - but will alert when appropriate), and a true love bug. He would be a lap dog if he could get all of him on there. Corbin does fine with other dogs, but will chase kitties. We don't think he has any ill intent towards kitties - he's just not familiar with them and curious about what they are. Because of his size, Corbin would probably do best with older children, who his prior owner told us he adored.

If you would like to offer Corbin a forever home, please submit your application.

Duckie came to us last year after she gave birth to some incredible puppies. Duckie was found living feral and taken to a rural shelter where she curled up inside a plastic doghouse in subzero temperatures - waiting for her pups to be born - and most likely die in the bitter cold. We saved her in the nick of time and got her to the vet's. Duckie has ongoing skin issues due to the neglect she has suffered - but if ever a dog deserves a good home - Duckie is that girl. She is initially very shy. She will be a "project" dog for anyone who adopts her. Please consider giving this poor girl a chance at a normal life so she can see just how good it can be to be a dog. She is totally crate trained and not at all aggressive.

If you would like to offer Duckie a forever home, please submit your application.

2 - 3 year old Carver came to rescue from a hoarding confiscation case. He's a very good looking boy, very smart and very eager to learn. He has adapted to our schedule and routine here very quickly and appears to want attention. He is shy, particularly at first, with strangers, and his adopters need to be aware that they will need to exercise patience and kindness in teaching Carver just how good life can be. He is totally crate trained, and we think it will be an easy transition to housebroken.

If you think you might be the right person for Carver, please submit an application.

Poor Maple ended up in a high kill WV shelter for unknown reasons. He sat there in discomfort from arthritis until we spotted him while rescuing another large group of dogs. When Maple came to us, he could barely get up and walk. Since receiving a very small dose of anti-inflammatory meds each day, he actually has a "spring" to his step, pops up like a youngster to go outside, and seems to be enjoying life once more. He's a GREAT little dog, easy going, not at all demanding, and would make some lucky person a sweet friend.

If you would like to offer our Maple a home to spend the rest of his life in, please submit an application.

1 - 2 year old Chloe is always looking for the party! This dog just wants to have fun, fun, fun - and will lap up every bit of love and attention given to her. She is new to rescue and is still being evaluated, and will be vetted very soon - so, if you've been looking for a sweet, fun loving companion - submit Chloe's your girl!

If you would like to offer Chloe a forever home, please submit an application.

Can't someone open their heart and home to this dog who only needs a chance to prove just how wonderful he is? 1 - 2 year old Hubert was confiscated from a neglectful owner and then languished in the shelter for months while the wheels of justice turned. Hubert is a bit shy when he is first introduced to new things and new people, but he warms up very quickly, is very social, playful, and medium energy level. Hubert is crate trained and is a good looking boy with a lot to offer some very lucky adopter.

If you would like to offer Hubert a forever home, please submit an application.

5 - 7 year old Hiker was abandoned by his owners and taken to the county shelter. Black dogs have a difficult time getting adopted, and so Hiker languished there with little hope of finding a home. The shelter workers took a special interest in Hiker because he is such a good boy and that is how he ended up in rescue. Hiker is a love - he's not a big dog by any means, is happy to see us, and has gotten along with every other dog here.

If you would like to give Hiker a second chance at a good home, please submit an application.

Why would someone abandon a 14 year old dog in a high volume high kill shelter? Sorry - we can't think of a single reason that would excuse someone from doing that to a sweet soul like OMG Dog. But, someone did - however, he's safe now. This old fellow is intact - and we will follow our veterinarians advice about neutering him at this age. He appears to be a healthy old soul, who loves the one he's with - and is content to simply be.

If you would like to give OMG a place to spend his retirement, please submit an application.

15 year old Rex's owner had a life change - and he couldn't go with her, even though it was obvious that she loved him very much. Rex is as cute as he can be - and he LOVES people. But - he can be a little choosy about his canine companions. Rex is intact, and we are going to let our veterinarians make the decision about what is best for his health future. Rex is surprisingly agile and has no obvious disabilities. Rex is fine here, but he would love to spend his retirement in a real home.

If you can find it in your heart to offer Rex a place in your home, please submit an application.

5-7 year old Benji was not loved prior to going to the shelter in a rural community. Poor little Benji was in such terrible condition, so matted, so unkempt, that the shelter had trouble telling which end of him was which.

Someone really mistreated Benji - probably a woman as he is VERY distrustful of new people. Benji would have to have a quiet home - preferably with a single gentleman. He can be a VERY good boy but he needs a strong leader, and is only available for adoption to those who have experience dealing with damaged dogs.

If you would like to offer Benji a forever home, please submit an application.

9 - 10 year old Chino was found alongside the road - starved, literally skin and bones. A kind person took him to the local shelter where the staff fell in love with this older fellow and nursed him back to glowing health. Chino doesn't act like a Senior dog - he's very spry, and very happy. If you are looking for a watchdog - that will do nothing but watch (and maybe bark a little) - then, Chino just may be the man for the job. Please someone - he deserves a good home at least once in his life. He's such a good boy

If you would like to offer Chino a forever home, please submit an application.

1 - 2 year old Tigger is hard to resist, isn't he? Who wouldn't fall in love with that face? Tigger is just an all round good dog ~ he gets along with every living thing here, and would fit into almost any household.

If you would like to offer Tigger a forever home, please submit an application.

4 - 5 year old Rollie is simply a WONDERFUL dog. Rollie came to us - a victim of heartworm disease and an uncaring owner, but has been successfully treated, and is now ready for a forever home. Rollie can be a little rough when playing with very small animals (not aggressive at all) - so she is better off in a home with larger pets. She is totally crate trained - and VERY loving.

If you would like to offer Rollie a forever home, please submit an application.

6 - 8 year old Teddy Bear came to us alongwith Panda Bear, who we understand is his littermate. Teddy and Panda were adopted and lived on a farm, unsocialized, and severely neglected for most of their lives. Teddy is slightly more social than Panda, but both dogs have a long way to go before they are ready to be adopted - if ever. For now, they will remain with us. Sponsors for them and donations towards their care are appreciated.

6 - 8 year old Panda has not had a very good life. He and his littermate, Teddy Bear, were adopted and lived on a farm, unsocialized, and severely neglected for most of their lives. Panda is slowly learning to trust us, and we are hopeful that he and Teddy might one day find their way into a forever home. For now, they will remain with us. Sponsors for them and donations towards their care are appreciated.

Bubbie was found as a stray in a rural neighborhood He was turned into the local shelter there and then rescued by AHGRR; Bubbie is an incredible dog; He is very affectionate, playful, and funny - but he does not do well with kitties. He is not aggressive with most other dogs, but does not seem to enjoy their company.

If you would like to offer Bubbie a forever home, please submit an application.

Update October 2014: When Buff returned to our veterinarian for further evaluation, it was discovered that he is a victim of lymphoma which has halted all further medical treatment for his orthopedic issues. We are happy to report that Buff is now living in a permanent foster home where he is receiving the best possible medical care from an excellent veterinary oncologist. Donations will help us to help another Buff - sadly, there is never any shortage.

Donations towards care and/or medical expenses are always appreciated.

Sophie came to us at 6 months of age directly from her breeder. Sophie was dwarfed, emaciated, had numerous injuries, and was afraid to eat.

It seems that Sophie had been kennelled with her mother, who would literally try to tear her head off every time she got near the food bowl.

Sophie's injuries included a dislocated hip, a crushed pelvis with so many healing breaks that our vet stopped counting, and a dislocated shoulder. It is the opinion of our vet that Sophie, one of 17 in her litter, had been rolled on or stepped on repeatedly by her mother. It was our vet's opinion that her injuries were too old to be treated, and as Sophie was mobile, though with a limp, that we should just leave well enough alone.

Our biggest issue was convincing Sophie that she could eat - and not be attacked. It took weeks to convince her that food was a good thing. She didn't need to bury it, she didn't need to hide it, she didn't need the blankets over her crate and the lights turned off - in order to enjoy her meal.

Sophie has come a long way. She is a very happy, well adjusted dog. She will never be "normal". We monitor her physical activities very carefully to make sure she does not injure herself further as another injury could spell the end of the line for our Sophie girl.

Sophie is a very special dog. Despite all the horrible things that have happened to her - she is loving and accepting of all humans. She is food aggressive with other dogs (no reason to wonder why) - but loves to play, play, play outside.

Sophie is probably unadoptable. She needs controlled exercise and if she is injured - would probably not survive treatment.

Cody came to us on a rather large transport from a shelter in the Carolinas. The dogs on this transport were loaded into crates aboard a horse trailer for their ride to safety/rescue. Cody escaped his crate, and only the quick thinking of the truck driver following the trailer saved his life.

Upon seeing Cody's paws at the top of the door to the trailer, the trucker started weaving the lanes of I-95 and slowing down. He was also frantically trying to signal the driver of the transport vehicle.

Without much hesitation, Cody leaped out of the trailer and onto I-95. Thankfully, the truck driver had traffic stopped by now, and people banned together to capture our boy, who only suffered a few bruises and abrasions.

Cody is an escape artist. Cody has escaped every pen, run, cable, kennel, and crate (except the gorilla crate) we have put him in. Luckily, for the most part, he is a happy dog and doesn't stray very far from home.

Cody is also storm phobic - and reacts to loud noises, such as gun fire or fire works. It has been a challenge to find a situation that would be right for him. Cody is fine as long as his "person" is with him. Left alone - he knows only one thing - and that is escape.

We'd love to find Cody a home where he would be safe to roam a bit and where he would have someone home with him a lot. He's fine here with us, though until that home becomes available.

Bo came to us from a shelter in Kinston, NC after he had bitten a child. We were shocked by Bo's condition - emaciated - bones sticking out everywhere, eyes sunken. It seems Bo's owners tied him outside and then tried to starve him to death. When he bit a child trying to get the food in her hands - he was sent to the shelter to die.

Bo has come a long way, but still has "triggers" that pop up when we least expect it. He loves other dogs - it's people he distrusts - and apparently with good cause.

Bo does just fine here with us, but is not suitable for adoption. He's a big boy with a big heart - but, sadly, his temperment will just never be suitable to family living.

Here's a recent picture of our boy. Quite a difference, huh?

Rex came to us after his owner released him to a shelter in PA. He was adopted by a family, who loved him, but he became protective - and they became afraid of him-and so, poor Rex found himself back at the shelter again.

The shelter staff fell in love with this wonderful Senior boy. They were truly afraid that if adopted again, his protectiveness may rear it's head again - and he would lose his life because of it.

Rex has been the PERFECT dog here. He is available for adoption to experienced bloodhound owners ONLY. And, to families with NO children in the home or that visit the home regularly.

No - Rex is not in the least aggressive. He is a bloodhound. And, sadly, we have found that some bloodhounds require a little more stringent care in placement than others.

In the meantime, this fine old gent is welcome to hang his food bowl here - we love him.

Baby came to us about 5 years ago with a horrendous skin infection, infected eyes caused by entropian, and a heart bigger than his entire body. He was sent to a shelter after being dumped by his owners who probably either didn't have the money to treat his medical issues - or just didn't care.

Baby is a VERY loving, easy going bloodhound. Sadly, it seems to take very little to precipitate skin infections. His entropian (eyelids turned in and scratching his eyeballs) was corrected when he was neutered.

Baby is very good at helping new residents feel safe here. This is a dog that will remain at Almost Heaven - life has thrown him enough curve balls - he is happy here. His skin condition is not cheap to treat and maintain. Donations towards his care and/or medical expenses are always appreciated.

Bessie came to us from a shelter in Elkins, WV. It is obvious - even to a blind man - that Bessie was used extensively for breeding. Bessie is a Senior hound girl who is just full of life and happiness. Bessie gets along with every living thing - and just loves to sneak into Carol's house whenever she can for a cookie. Bessie does suffer from dry eye which requires some care at least 3 - 4 times daily. She is sighted, runs and plays, and has no other health issues we are currently aware of. We would LOVE to find Bessie a home to live out her life. This poor old dog deserves people of her own.

Donations towards her care and/or medical expenses are always appreciated.

Our "Oskie" is one heck of a special dog. He's mostly blind now - but has enough sight to find his way to my back deck for a good snooze in the sun. Oskie gets along with everyone, loves to sneak inside my house for treats, appears perfectly housebroken, and is a totally loving, gorgeous dog - inside and out. We would LOVE to find our "Oskie" a retirement home - but like the other residents here, he is welcome to stay with us.

Donations towards his care are always appreciated.

Moses was dumped in a high-kill shelter in Georgia - with a badly torn ear, and heartworm disease. Volunteers and friends of AHGRR drove Moses to his new home here in WV- and to medical care and safety. Moses was treated successfully for heartworm disease, neutered, and had a large hanging appendage removed. Moses gets along fine with most dogs and can be quite funny - but, he does have moments of being anti-social - and it can lap over from canine to human.

Moses would be fine in the right home. He would be an amusing, funny, and sometimes affectionate friend. But - that home would need to fit his "special" needs.

Donations towards his care are always appreciated.

2 - 3 year old Baron ended up homeless and in a shelter with no chance of adoption because, in true bloodhound fashion, he protected himself against what he considered to be a threat. Baron is a young, healthy, dog that would make a great working bloodhound - or a housepet for someone familiar with the breed and willing to work with his "issues".
Update: Baron was sent to "bloodhound college" with the Virginia Dept of Corrections. Baron LOVES to track. He will run tracks forever - but, sadly, it's not always the same track - so, he's a college dropout looking for a new home.

Donations towards his care are always appreciated.

Update October 2014: Literally, overnight our Sniffy became extremely ill. It was obvious that he was in tremendous pain, and within less than 12 hours became almost unable to walk, stopped eating, and was hypersensitive to all touch. Sniffy was rushed to our veterinarians where he fought for his life for 3 days. The tests confirmed an autoimmune disease - not completely definite, but appears to be a form of immune deficient polyarthritis. Sniffy's condition is currently under control - but his veterinary bills total over $1,000. Donations are needed at this time. Please - he's only 3 1/2 years old - we just couldn't let him die. At this time, Sniffy is not available for adoption.

Donations towards his care are always appreciated.

Spirit has a wonderful personality. This dog just adores other dogs, but physically, she is not put together very well and injures very easily. Spirit has had numerous operations on her eyes to correct a variety of issues, including cherry eye, entropian, and lid "flap". Her eyes are very deep set and even after all the surgeries, she has little to no peripheral vision because of the physical makeup of her face. Spirit has also become periodically incontinent. It is not all the time - and just when we think we have the problem solved with medication, it will begin again. But, she's fine on her Kuranda bed (which is washable), and loves to be outside under the trees in nice weather. Spirit will probably live out her life with us though she is available for adoption to a family willing to work with her medical issues.

Donations towards her care and/or medical expenses are always appreciated.

At 10 ½ years old, Ripper found himself homeless when his owner had a catastrophic stroke and could no longer keep him. Rip has been used as breeding stock his entire life - until now. He LOVES to be outside in nice weather and will dart out the door at every opportunity. He thinks it's great fun to bark at the deer - and, they could care less how much noise he makes. Ripper is not a available for adoption due to health issues.

Donations towards his care are always appreciated.

Lawn mower - Jake (his brother Jasper recently passed away) - were abandoned at their prior home when their owner was evicted from the property.

Wonderful for keeping the fields "mowed" where lawn mowers cannot go.