Katy

Katy is an adoptable female German Pinscher looking for a home at Dallas Animal Services in Dallas, Texas. She is fully grown and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Katy, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Katy is a female dog urgently in need of a rescue, foster, or adopter who can provide continued medical care and support. Katy A1301501 7 years old Unaltered Female 47.8 lbs Heartworm: Negative Intake Type: Stray found on FRANK ST, DALLAS TX Bio She's a gentle 7‑year‑old girl who's currently at risk due to a dislocated coxofemoral joint, but her spirit is still soft and hopeful. She's nervous in new situations, yet she accepted treats and allowed gentle pets, even while trembling. With just a little patience, you can see glimpses of the sweet dog she truly is. She simply needs time, safety, and understanding to open up. This deserving girl would thrive in a rescue or foster home where she can heal and learn to trust again. Medical Observation 10/14: Staff name:sad8548 Description of concerns:back leg appeared injured Duration of symptoms:unknown Medical Departments Findings: 10/15/26 09:05- Pt didn't want to get up. -SLJ 10/15: Adoption Exam Completed Altered: 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: negative Microchip Implanted: 941010005436563 Exam: QAR, nervous, MM pink, CRT <2 sec Euhydrated BCS 5/9 EENT - Unremarkable H/L - Normal auscultation, no murmur or arrhythmia noted. Eupneic ABD - Comfortable, no organomegaly noted INTEG - Healthy coat, no lesions noted M/S - Unwilling to stand or walk. Will stand if held, but when not forced to stand will sit or lay. When held, normal ROM and no indication of pain on spinal palpation. NEURO - Brief neuro exam unremarkable. No indication of pain, unable to assess lameness as P will not walk Patient very anxious and nervous, suspect this is cause rather than medical issue. DSH 10/21: Staff name:msudre Description of concerns:favoring left back leg, does not put weight on leg Duration of symptoms:10/21/26 15:33 Medical Departments Findings: 10/23-see vet exam notes 10/22/26 15:53- Pt would not get up. Seems depressed. -SLJ 10/22/26 18:02 - Non-weight bearing RR, will need sedation for rads. DSH 10/23: Dislocated right coxofemoral joint Recheck right rear leg lameness (Dislocated right coxofemoral joint) FDT is for today Recheck lameness in right rear leg (Dislocated coxofemoral joint). FDT is for today. BAR. Heart and lungs normal. Almost non weight bearing on the right rear leg. Sedated with Dexdormitor (.5mg/ml) .8cc IM. DX: Xray (RL & VD View Pelvis and rear legs)=The right coxofemoral joint is dislocated. P: Will need to have an FHO on the right hip TX: Carprofen (50mg/ml) 1.9cc SQ RX: Carprofen 100mg 1T SID 7 days RX: Gabapentin 100mg 2C BID 7 days Reversed sedation with Atipamezole (5mg/ml) .4cc IM Shelter Observation 10/15: Nervous, shaking and avoiding eye contact when approached, avoided hand when offered to sniff, not interested in pets interacting Animal ID: A1301501 Breed: Mixed Breed Color: Brown Sex: Female Age: 7 YEARS Intake Date: 10/14/2026 Status: PRE-LAB