Pinto

Pinto is an adoptable male Chihuahua looking for a home at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, Texas. He is senior and small in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Pinto, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Evaluation Notes: 10/15/2026 - Kennel presentation at this time. Dog is laying down seemingly asleep upon approach. He allows brief handling with a tense body and is easy to pick up and carry. Vet Exam Notes: 10/15/2026 - recheck- patient is exhibiting moist cough, grade IV/VI systolic heart murmur, oral exam reveals dental plaque, harsh lung sounds on auscultation, pale mm, r/o underlying anemia of chronic disease, hypothyroidism, renal disease, chf vs other underlying cardiopulmonary disease requesting critical panel and T4 bloodwork reveals elevated bun/creat and hypothyroidism begin thyroid hormone supplementation- will need for life- can provide rx with placement through chewy pharmacy admin single dose lasix due to elevated bun/creat send to er for chest rads needs follow-up care to full service vet to manage suspect underlying cardiopulmonary disease Animal ID: A653006 Breed: CHIHUAHUA SH / BLEND Color: TRICOLOR Age: 13 Years Due Out Date: 10/20/2026