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Meet Ava\
Adult Female
Ava
a “SPECIAL” needs
dog
Ava is a beautiful a four year old Long Coated German Shepherd who came
to the shelter in February 2011 after they received a call about a
hairless dog in their neighbors back yard. Her owners said that they
did not have the resources to treat her medical needs.
Her medical issues were numerous. And during her 6+ months at the
shelter she was treated for malnourishment, sever hair loss,
respiratory, ear, and eye infections. The shelter attempted to have Ava
admitted into a Dermatological Study. But she was dismissed from the
study do to her ear infection. The shelter went back treating her
allergy symptoms and attempting to pin down the allergen affecting her.
In late June blood work showed disturbing results. Her Urea
Nitrogen and Creatinine levels were very high. Subsequent test 8
weeks later showed slightly lower numbers but still extremely high.
“Conclusion” her kidneys are damaged. It was at this time
that the shelter reached out to rescue, Since there is no cure for
failing kidneys and she would likely have been euthanized.
Despite all she has been through we found her to be gentle,
affectionate, trusting, playful, and a all around happy girl.
The shelter is to be commended for the time and resources used to bring
her to the point she is at now.
Since coming to us Ava has had the first of what will be many vet
visits as we try to get a handle on the progression rate of her kidney
deterioration, and possible treatments, Treating her allergies and
trying to find the trigger. Also during her vet exam it was also
determined that her right eye lid has a condition called Entropion.
Normally this condition is easily corrected surgically, But do to the
kidney issues we wait for now until we are sure it is safe. So for now
she will need eye drops put in several times a day to lubricate the eye
and reduce irritation.
After four months in foster care Ava is looking for a home to call her
own.
Ava's favorite things are playing with her German Shepherd companion,
fetch, Frisbee, walks, car rides belly rubs and just being with her
people. Needless to say any adopting home would need to care for her
needs which include allergy medicines and special kidney diet/meds. She
would do best with another friendly dog to play with and keep her
company.
If you feel you could be the right home for Ava contact her foster home
at dennis@gsr-sp.com to talk and setup a meeting with her.
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