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chico
Was Killed on Jun 16, 2026
chico
Breed:
Pit Bull Terrier
Age: Young adult
Gender: Male
Size: Medium
About chico: Adopt/Rescue- NODASMED- Needs placement by 06/15 ID Number : Chico A1290414 2 year old Intact Male 56.8 lbs Heartworm Negative Intake Type: Stray found on MARYLAND AVE, DALLAS TX 75216 Available Date : 6/15
Bio Chico, a sweet male dog, is in urgent need of help after suffering a fractured femur in his left rear leg. This painful injury has left him vulnerable and in need of immediate medical care, rest, and a safe place to recover.Despite the pain he is experiencing, Chico continues to show a gentle and loving nature. He looks to people for comfort and reassurance, demonstrating remarkable resilience during this difficult time. We are urgently seeking rescue assistance, or an adopter willing to give Chico the chance he deserves. With proper veterinary treatment and a caring environment, Chico has the potential to recover and enjoy a happy, healthy future. Please help us give Chico hope. Whether through sharing his story, or adopting, your support can make a life-changing difference. This animal is at risk for euthanasia. If you are interested in helping, please email dasadopt@dallas.gov with your contact information so we can call you back. Medical: 6/10:Adoption Exam Completed Altered: No Rabies given in RR leg; ASO administered DA2PP SQ in RF leg previously; ASO administered Bordetella intranasally previously; ASO applied Flea prevention previously; Heartworm Prevention given. Pyrantel given PO Blood sample pulled to perform heartworm test (results below); Microchip Implanted: 941010005326243 Old scar on hip, see exam-vet 6/10:Description of concerns: limping from rear right left leg Duration of symptoms: Unk Medical Departments Findings: see vet exam notes 6/10:Alert. Limping on left rear leg. Sedated with Dexdormitor (.5mg/ml) .9cc IM. DX: Xray (RL & VD View Pelvis and both rear legs)=Midshaft femoral fracture of left rear leg. P: Will need to have surgery to repair femoral fracture TX: Carprofen (50mg/ml) 2.2cc SQ RX: Carprofen 100mg 1T SID 7 days RX: Gabapentin 600mg 1/2T BID 7 days Reversed sedation with Atipamezole (5mg/ml) .9cc IM Shelter Observation 6/11:allowed me into kennel to leash him, was starting to walk on leash to yard then got overwhelmed with the noises so I had to carry him to and back from the yard. While in the yard he roamed freely and could possibly be potty trained as I noticed his kennel was clean and he immediatly used the restroom when he went outside, very sweet and timid boy, allowed me to pet him and pick him up.
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