Six Dogs With Special Needs Get Adopted By One Woman, And They Finally Have The Chance To Live A Life They Deserve

Not only do they get all the love and care they need, but they also have a lot of fun together.

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• April 20, 2020

It is extremely hard for a dog with special needs to get adopted. Because of their health issues, special needs dogs require more attention and care, and the sad truth is that not many people are willing to commit.

But Tracey Fowler from Mendon, Vermont, wants to make a difference. The dedicated dog lover lost her beloved German Shepherd a few years ago, and after that, she started adopting dogs that others walk past in shelters.

Now, she has eight dogs in her family. She calls her pack of dogs The Fowler Heard, and now they are finally living the life every dog deserves. And they couldn’t be happier.

“Hayden crossed the Rainbow Bridge after a battle against degenerative myelopathy,” Tracey told the reporters. The dog battled the vicious illness long and hard, and at some point, needed a wheelchair. But the paralysis had no effect on his spirit - he kept playing until his last day.

She missed the sound of Hayden’s wheels rolling, and she decided to pay tribute to his spirit and make a difference for other dogs like him. “I currently have eight dogs,” Tracey said. “Six being special needs and 2 being German Shepherds I had before adopting the others.” 

The Fowler Herd always enjoy Tracey’s genuine love and care, and they also have lots of fun together. Winter is a special treat for everyone. When snow the area around her home, Tracey switches her pups’ wheelchairs for skis so they can enjoy some winter magic.

This wonderful woman says that pets with special needs aren’t suited for everyone, but she also claims taking care of them isn’t that hard. “If you are afraid of poop and pee, maybe adopting a special needs pet is not for you. If you’re OK with it, honestly, it’s no different than if they were walking.”

As for The Fowler Herd, they will just keep going. “If we are able to show one owner there is another option besides saying goodbye [to their sick pet], then that’s what our goal is.”

The Fowler Herd in the woods:

People are admiring Tracey for her resilience:

Damjan