Jade

Jade is an adoptable female Chocolate Labrador Retriever looking for a home at Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is a young adult and large in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to other. Adopting Jade, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Intake Info: Jade is young female dog who was owner surrendered due to not being able to care for her anymore. She has a fractured leg and the owner did get some vet care at VCA Animal Hospital before she was surrendered to us. Medical: Hit by car last week. Left rear leg is significantly swollen around stifle/hock. Less swelling around hip. Toe-touching on that LRL, full weight bearing on the other 3. Chest auscultates clear, no murmurs. Abdomen is soft on palpation. Pink MMs, euhydrated. Neurologic exam was Within normal limits. Intact cranial nerves, feels pain on back leg but is slow to use. Standing strong other than back leg being non-weightbearing. Radiographs show complete, closed mid-diaphyseal fracture with fragmentation. Starting on buprenorphine. Processed under sedation, vaccinated, has hookworms. Request to Rescues: Jade needs urgent rescue due to her fractured leg. She needs a rescue who can get her the medical treatment including surgical management or possible amputation required for jade to heal. Animal ID\tA2346962 Color\tGray Sex\tUnsterilized Female Size\tLarge Weight\t88 lbs. Age\t1 Year