Panda Bear is an eight-year-old spayed female bi-black Sheltie.  The
first thing you notice when you watch her walk is her unusual gait.
We did x-rays during her intake exam and found trauma to her right hip
and left knee.  Digital x-rays have already been sent to Colorado
Canine Orthopedics to see if there are surgical possibilities for her.
And we have started Adequan injections twice a week to see how much
that will help,  But the biggest help of all will be a serious weight
loss program.  Ten pounds is a lot for Bear to lose but with a
combination of diet and gentle exercise, she can do it.

Panda needs a very motivated foster and/or adopter to guide her
through her rehab.  She has had all the appropriate vaccines and
bloodwork, etc.  And RMCSR will be on board financially and medically
to coach and cheer all along the way.  But what she needs to know is
that a family has committed to being with her through the unknown
times all the way to the finish line.  Could that be you?

In these last photos, you will see what happens when someone does not keep a double-coated dog (like a Sheltie) brushed out properly.  Poor Panda has red and inflamed skin from the dirt and matting over several months time.  She is going back to the vet this afternoon to check on her weight loss and re-submit her bloodwork to find out why she looks so crummy.  Was it just lack of coat care or could it be a thyroid deficiency?  Her T4 was low normal the last time it was checked. 

Please begin the process for adoption by reading our Adoption Policies and, if we sound like the right group for you, fill out our online Adoption Application. From there, our receipt of your completed application will be confirmed by email. You then will receive a follow-up phone call if we feel you are a good potential applicant for the dog. Lots of good conversation with the foster family, a reference from your veterinarian, and a home visit round out the screening process. We take dog adoption very seriously.  Please put a lot of thought into why you want to adopt a dog, and help us make a good match for your family. We appreciate your taking the time to visit with us. We will look forward to hearing from you as well.

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