04/14/2026
Tagged by rescue
🚨URGENT — Pinky will be unalived for medical 4/23 without placement by 11am CST🚨
Pinky
📍Dallas Animal Services
1818 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX
‼️I AM A VOLUNTEER — NOT THE SHELTER‼️
• NODAS MED (DAS will not cover medical care once she leaves)
• Spayed Female, 8.8 lbs
• UTD on shots & F/T/HW prevention | Microchipped | Dewormed | Heartworm Negative
• Stray
Pinky is a sweet little girl who is battling severe skin disease in the shelter. She has generalized demodicosis (Demodex mite overgrowth) along with a secondary bacterial infection, leaving her skin inflamed, irritated, & painful. She also has very long nails, dental disease (tartar & a fractured L maxillary molar), & eye concerns noted on intake.
Despite all of this, Pinky is incredibly affectionate—she wags her tail, seeks attention, & will happily jump into your lap for cuddles. She is easy to handle, playful, & clearly just wants comfort.
Her condition requires continued treatment and monitoring outside of the shelter environment.
Medical Observations:
4/13: Skin scrape positive for Demodex. Generalized erythema, alopecia, lichenification, fleas present. Diagnosed with chronic demodicosis with secondary bacterial infection.
Treatment given: Cytopoint, Bravecto (fluralaner), Capstar, and first dose of clindamycin.
Bravecto will need to be continued every 4 weeks (2–3 doses total) to eliminate mites.
Demodex is NOT contagious to humans or other animals. With proper treatment, most dogs fully recover. Follow-up care with a veterinarian is recommended, including possible repeat skin scrapings if symptoms persist.
Shelter Observations:
4/13: BAR, wagging tail, walks well on leash despite severe skin issues. Very sweet, affectionate, and easy to pick up.
📩HOW TO HELP (include a callback number & Subject: URGENT- Pinky A1284503)
• Adopt: dasadopt@dallas.gov
• Shelter Foster (local): dasfoster@dallas.gov
• Rescue Tag (local foster needed): dasrescue@dallas.gov
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