baxter has 1 day left to live!

About baxter: ADOPT/RESCUE- SPACE - Needs placement by 08/12 at 11am CST Baxter A1292238 1 year 2 months old Intact Male 57 lbs Heartworm Positive Intake Type: Stray (at large) found on Claudia Ln, Dallas, TX 75217 Bio Meet Baxter, a friendly and social guy who seems to enjoy the company of people! From our volunteer observations, he has good manners on the leash and can be a bit jumpy when he's excited to say hello. Baxter appears to be more laid-back around other dogs and tends to keep to himself in playgroup, though he's still curious and engaged when meeting new pups. Contact us about Baxter today! Due to capacity at the shelter, this pet is currently at risk for euthanasia. We are urgently seeking placement through adoption, foster, or approved rescue. If you are interested in adopting, fostering, or rescuing this dog, please email dasadopt@dallas.gov as soon as possible. When emailing, be sure to include a callback phone number so our team can contact you promptly. Medical Observation 06/30/26: Adoption Exam Completed Altered: Yes 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: 941010004930859 Shelter Observation 07/03/26: Is curious and alerted at first but starts wagging tail after a bit, allowed me to get in kennel and pet, ears relaxed. 07/03/26: was able to leash them walks good on a leash approached me with a wagging tail is sweet allowed pets Volunteer Observation 07/06/26: Easy Going Jumpy Social (People);Loose/Wiggly Body Solicits Pets Easy going and friendly. 07/08/26: Easy Going Baxter was quite in his kennel when I stopped in front of it, he got up calmly and gently wagged his tail. He was easy to get on the leash and bring outside to the play yard. Outside in the play yard he enjoyed running around. I sat on the bench and he came over on his own to say hi. He gently put his paws on my lap to get pets. He wagged his tail while he was getting petted. He had a happy friendly demeanor 07/08/26: Medium Energy Jumpy;Good Manners;Good on Leash;Pottied Immediately Wants to Cuddle;Wants to Sniff;Wants to Run;Solicits Pets Well behaved Playgroup Observation 07/04/26: This dog is awkward when engaging with group, stiff when greeted, and kept to self. PG1 - SOCIAL/DG - DAINTY & GENTLE 08/05/26: This dog was tolerant in the yard until a playful male entered. During the greeting, Baxter became stiff and initiated a minor altercation. After it was broken up with tools, both dogs still continued attempting to go after each other. PG2 - TOLERANT/DG - DAINTY & GENTLE

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