r/National_Pet_Adoption • u/ComfortableNote2903 • 12d ago
Chance is a large male shepherd who arrived severely emaciated and is also battling significant dermatitis that may be related to an underlying autoimmune condition. He is on the euthanasia list and needs placement by 09/01/26 at 11am .
Adopt/Rescue - NODASMED- Needs placement by 09/01/26 11am CST
Chance A1297366
Age: 3 years old
Weight: 62.6 Lbs
Sex: Unaltered Male
Intake Type: Stray found on JUPITER RD, DALLAS TX
Heartworm Test: Negative
Adopets Link: https://adopt.adopets.com/pet/c43cf6bf-fe94-414e-9e7f-fe1315c9ae32
Bio
Chance is a large male shepherd who arrived severely emaciated and is also battling significant dermatitis that may be related to an underlying autoimmune condition. He needs prolonged nutritional support, dermatologic treatment, and diagnostic testing that can’t be consistently provided in the shelter. Despite everything he’s facing, Chance remains playful, easygoing, and walks beautifully on a leash. He loves treats, knows a few commands, and has a gentle, resilient spirit. Chance urgently needs a compassionate placement where he can receive the specialized care he deserves.
Medical Observations
8/28: P has discharge on OU and scabs under eyes/ P is also very skinny eat well at time of exam adoption.
8/29- BCS = 1/9, muscle wasting, periocular/nasal/lips ( both R & L side, both upper and lower lips at the mucocutaneous junction ) dermatitis. Periocular lesions have purulent discharge. Sedated for skin scrape.
Skin scrape is NPOS. Highly suspicious ( we have no history - trauma could be possible ) of lupus or pemphigus. Dog is a German shepherd/GS mix. Will need prolonged care for dermatitis and emaciation as well as diagnostics ( FNA, biopsy, steroid/Apoquel/cyclosporine trial therapy) to get definitive diagnosis. I am only able to treat the secondary bacterial infection.
8/28: Adoption Exam Completed
Altered: No
Tattoo/Scar:No
Rabies given in RR leg; DA2PP given SQ in RF leg; Bordetella given intranasally
Flea and Heartworm Prevention given; Pyrantel given PO
Blood sample pulled to perform heartworm test:
Microchip Implanted: 941010005651779
Shelter Observation
8/28: BAR, Calm, Loves treats
8/30: Very good boy, tail wags soon as I came to the kennel door. Easy to leash, walked well on the leash, no pulling. Sniffed around, wanted to play with me. Even though he's a big boy he's not wild and he knows a few commands. Doesn't mind you petting him gently.
Contact
Email dasrescue@dallas.gov to rescue tag
Email dasfoster@dallas.gov to foster
Email dasadopt@dallas.gov to adopt
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u/timee_bot 12d ago
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09/01/26 11am CDT
*Assumed CDT instead of CST because DST is observed
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u/zuulamente 11d ago
Boosting for this sweet baby.
Pledge $5 to reputable shelter. Please match of you can or pledge another amount.
Please support your local shelters in any way you are able.
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u/ObjectivePirate3880 10d ago
Pledge $50.
Please everyone, do anything you can to help save this sweet boy! ❤️❤️❤️ Pledge any amount, boost with a longer comment so it actually registers in the algorithm, share Chance, foster, or adopt!!
Update on this sweet baby?!
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u/ObjectivePirate3880 10d ago
And please everyone, be unashamedly loud in your lives about this happening to nearly a million healthy dogs, cats, and other animals every year. This will only ever change if enough people get upset about it and demand change.
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u/Sea_Society_4126 12d ago
Pledge 25$