Blind Stoney Comes To The Ranch

The Lewis & Clark Humane Society in Helena, Montana, called us last week about Stoney, a blind dog a fellow had dropped off at the shelter.  The next day the man's wife went to the shelter, picked up the dog and took her back home.  Turns out they were going through a divorce.  Well, a few days later they brought Stoney back to the shelter.  The shelter called us again.  We said "yes," again.

So today Leanne Kurtz, who is on our board of directors and who lives in Helena, brought Stoney out to the ranch for us.  I took this photo of Leanne and Stoney in our welcome center this afternoon.  Stoney had her right eye removed earlier because of glaucoma, and her left eye went blind from a detached retina.  She is a very sweet, 'kiss-first-ask-questions-later' kind of girl.

Incidentally, we first met Leanne when she adopted a three-legged dog from us a few years ago.  Originally named Cassie, now Dani, she went on to became a certified pet therapy dog.  Leanne and Dani made the rounds at the local hospital and nursing homes, where Dani's disability helped her make an even stronger connection to some of the human patients.

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Comments

[Nina]

What a shame that an precious, innocent animal loses its home because of a divorce!! Anyway, Stoney, you will have a stable life there at the ranch!!! If I lived closer to Montana, I would have adopted you in a minute!!!

[ginger & Tobias (the greythound)]

Welcome to the RDR ranch Stoney! Your a black beauty & sound like a real sweetheart. We're so glad you have found such a great new home. It's a fantastic place. We are sending you big welcoming hugs.
ginger & Tobias

[Leilani]

What a happy looking girl!
Welcome to the ranch, Stoney!
I know you'll fit right in. :-)

[Mandy, Laramie, WY]

She is a beautiful girl. I am so happy you could take her!

[Roz]

Welcome to the Ranch, Stoney, and thanks to Leanne for her help.