Update 3/6: Foster to adopt pending

Adopt/Rescue - NODAS MED- Needs placement by 3/9 11am

Josie A1281200

1 year old

Intact Female

30 pounds

Heartworm positive

Stray found on 3/5 at BONNIE VIEW RD, DALLAS TX 75241

Available on 3/9

Adopets Link: https://adopt.adopets.com/pet/3c116868-0959-49b1-9927-5970c72b9f51

Josie is a female dog who presented bright, alert, and responsive (BAR) but has been diagnosed with uveitis and glaucoma, both of which are painful eye conditions that can significantly affect vision and eye health. These conditions require prompt and ongoing medical treatment to control inflammation, reduce eye pressure, and prevent further damage or vision loss. In some cases, specialized ophthalmologic care may also be necessary.

Managing these conditions often requires frequent monitoring, specialized medications, and possible evaluation by a veterinary ophthalmologist. This level of care and follow-up exceeds what we can consistently provide in the shelter environment. Despite her condition, Josie is doing her best while receiving supportive care. 

Josie needs a safe, compassionate placement where she can receive continued veterinary treatment and appropriate monitoring to manage her eye conditions and maintain her comfort and quality of life. 

Medical

3/5: Vet Exam

Alert. Corneal edema in the left eye. Appears to have glaucoma. Central corneal ulcer present. Wounds also noted on top of head area. Hair thinning along the entire length of the dorsal tail. 

RX: Ofloxacin Ophthalmic 1 drop both eyes BID 10 days

RX: Clindamycin 150mg 1T BID 10 days

RX: Carprofen 100mg 1/2T SID 5 days

Needs to be seen by a veterinary ophthlamologist for the left eye

Reason for NODASMED Designation

This animal has been designated as NODASMED because Dallas Animal Services is unable to provide further medical care due to limited resources, including limitations related to advanced diagnostics, treatment intensity, and/or specialty care that exceeds DAS medical capacity.

Primary Reason(s):

Diagnostic capabilities required exceed DAS resources

Treatment intensity required exceeds in-house capacity

Specialty or referral-level care not available at DAS

3/5: Adoption Exam Completed 

Altered:  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: 

OS ulcerated

Shelter Observation

3/5: Josie had a quiet, calm demeanor in the kennel. When she saw me approach the front of the kennel, she began wagging her tail and remained lying on her bed wagging until I came closer. Once I approached, she solicited petting by nudging my hand and accepted attention calmly. When petting stopped, she nudged my hand again and sought continued petting.

Contact

Email dasrescue@dallas.gov to rescue tag

Email dasfoster@dallas.gov to foster

Email dasadopt@dallas.gov to adopt

Josie needs placement ‼️