Dog for adoption from Hearts United for Animals - national no-kill animal shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization.

Mary Lou

Homeward Bound - Adopted!

Now living happily in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mary Lou and Horton came from a wretched puppy mill in South Dakota. They were thrown out by the breeder because they could not walk. When they came to HUA at 8 weeks of age they could not use their back legs. Horton grew out of it and has checked out ok at the vet. Maybe it was being cramped in a small space with no room to even learn to walk. Mary Lou is not ok. She cannot use either of her back legs. They are just limp and do not work at all. She is in the process of being evaluated by orthopedic specialists to determine if anything can be done. If there are any operations that could help her they couldn't be performed until she is fully grown. It is very sad. The good news is that they are both happy, lovely, funny, sweet, totally adorable pups. Mary Lou doesn't know that anything is wrong. She has adapted and bounces on her rear end to get around. She is quite mobile considering her condition. If she can't be helped by surgery she will be a happy, bouncy girl and will get along just fine with her disability. She wouldn't have been worth anything to a pet store, but she is worth the world to us, and we hope she will be to a lucky new family as well. If you are interested in adopting Mary Lou please write to us and we will keep you updated on her progress at her appointments.

Mary Lou is a female Shih-Tzu. She was born 1/11/08.

Mary Lou is so happy that she has Buddies!

Her Buddy, Kathy Hamilton, from Austin, Texas, sent her this message: "Mary Lou, you are a such sweetie. My heart broke when I read your story, but I just know that the good people at HUA will find someone to fix your legs. We are sending you lots of love, kisses and hugs. Kathy, Cassie, Mugsy, Sasha, Dottie and Lexi." Mary Lou sends Kathy and her lovely family many happy, grateful puppy kisses and hugs.

Her Buddy, Goeffrey Homer, from Chicago, Illinois, sent her this message: "Payton Homer got her brother Sonny from HUA and she hopes Mary Lou finds a happy home like he did!" Mary Lou sends Goeffrey and Payton many happy, grateful puppy breath kisses and hugs.

Her Buddy, Shaena Buffington, from Wichita, Kansas, sent her this message: "You are adorable! I know there is someone who can help you and I know you will find a home you are happy in! " Mary Lou sends Shaena many grateful puppy kisses and happy tail wags.

Hearts United for Animals is a national no-kill shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization. Hearts United for Animals does long distance adoptions if there are safe flights and we have volunteers in the area to do a home visit. We require an application, references and a home visit to adopt one of our dogs. Our dogs are all spayed or neutered and are current on health care. We can cat test a dog if requested. We can give you more information on each dog if you click on the adoption link below. If you are interested in adopting a dog, please click on the adoption link below. Buddies are people who help support the dog and send them love while they are waiting for their new home. The dog does not live with the Buddy.