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http://www.desertdispatch.com/2006/115469650713587.html
Born without the genes to see or hear, it seemed that the young Australian Shepherd "Cupid" had little chance of ever finding a home.
Against the odds, a Hesperia family adopted the little white dog last week from a network of High Desert pet foster families called North Star Pet Assistance.
But it was a close call for the 1-year-old pup. Cupid arrived at the Barstow Humane Society about a month ago. Most dogs get five days at the shelter, and then it's possible that they will euthanize the animals due to space problems. Dogs like Cupid, who are not likely to be adopted, generally only get those five days. Cupid was there for three weeks because he was such a lovable animal, Humane Society staff said.
The Desert Dispatch and the Daily Press ran stories about the dog who, it seemed, had survived despite incredible obstacles.
The phone calls poured in. About 20 people called The Desert Dispatch asking where to find the animal. About 20 others called the shelter to inquire if they could adopt Cupid.
Linda Glaudel of North Star Pet Assistance gave Cupid a temporary foster home after Humane Society staff said July 23 was his last day.
"They said, 'His time is up,' so I went and adopted him," she said. "I had to adopt him in order to bring him into the program. I've never had a dog like him because he adapted within hours."
Glaudel screened the calls that came in about Cupid. She tried to find the perfect home with people who would be able to care for his special needs, she said.
Glaudel chose Vickie and Craig Maudlin of Hesperia.
"My husband read the article and he woke me up that morning and said, 'There's something I want you to read,' " Vickie Maudlin said. "He goes, 'I really want that dog.' "
The Maudlins have dealt with blind animals before. They also own another dog that could help Cupid and lead him by scent.
"He adapted so fast to the layout of the house -- by that night," she said. "He's very intelligent."
The Maudlins also have a family member who is blind and thought the dog's addition to the family was appropriate, she said.
"We were just tickled pink," she said. "He's such a good dog. He gets along great with our other dog."
Both blind and deaf, Cupid found a home.
"It's just amazing how that dog touched everybody's life that came across him," Glaudel said.
Born without the genes to see or hear, it seemed that the young Australian Shepherd "Cupid" had little chance of ever finding a home.
Against the odds, a Hesperia family adopted the little white dog last week from a network of High Desert pet foster families called North Star Pet Assistance.
But it was a close call for the 1-year-old pup. Cupid arrived at the Barstow Humane Society about a month ago. Most dogs get five days at the shelter, and then it's possible that they will euthanize the animals due to space problems. Dogs like Cupid, who are not likely to be adopted, generally only get those five days. Cupid was there for three weeks because he was such a lovable animal, Humane Society staff said.
The Desert Dispatch and the Daily Press ran stories about the dog who, it seemed, had survived despite incredible obstacles.
The phone calls poured in. About 20 people called The Desert Dispatch asking where to find the animal. About 20 others called the shelter to inquire if they could adopt Cupid.
Linda Glaudel of North Star Pet Assistance gave Cupid a temporary foster home after Humane Society staff said July 23 was his last day.
"They said, 'His time is up,' so I went and adopted him," she said. "I had to adopt him in order to bring him into the program. I've never had a dog like him because he adapted within hours."
Glaudel screened the calls that came in about Cupid. She tried to find the perfect home with people who would be able to care for his special needs, she said.
Glaudel chose Vickie and Craig Maudlin of Hesperia.
"My husband read the article and he woke me up that morning and said, 'There's something I want you to read,' " Vickie Maudlin said. "He goes, 'I really want that dog.' "
The Maudlins have dealt with blind animals before. They also own another dog that could help Cupid and lead him by scent.
"He adapted so fast to the layout of the house -- by that night," she said. "He's very intelligent."
The Maudlins also have a family member who is blind and thought the dog's addition to the family was appropriate, she said.
"We were just tickled pink," she said. "He's such a good dog. He gets along great with our other dog."
Both blind and deaf, Cupid found a home.
"It's just amazing how that dog touched everybody's life that came across him," Glaudel said.
