Paws to Save: Special Case

From Mark Cooper with Dallas Animal Services:

I have a very special case that I’m hoping someone can assist with. I’d like to introduce you to “Fiona” the Terrier. Upon her arrival, she immediately began showing serious signs of behavior issues. She was surrendered by her owner who is a senior citizen and recently underwent surgery to correct a brain injury. She is no longer able to care for the dog. We quickly determined this dog would not be suitable for our adoption or rescue program and made the decision to humanely euthanize her today. Perhaps her behavior issues where caused by a painful back injury or something of that nature. That’s what our vet had concluded. You see, every time we would approach the kennel, the dog would scream out like he was being tortured. Everyone was afraid to touch her because she would became so fearful and vocal. Would she attack out of fear or perhaps pain??

A couple of hours ago and only minutes before she was walked to the euthanasia room I made a last ditch effort, I decided to step into the cage and see if I could get a better, more positive response from her. To my joyful surprise I found that this dog is AMAZING and so super sweet!!! She does however suffer some SERIOUS separation anxiety. All she wants is to be in your presents and a soft lap to rest in. She has no injuries, and she doesn’t have an aggressive bone in her body. This is the perfect dog for a senior who isn’t very active, or a retiree who stays home a lot. I bet some medication would probably go along way with her anxiety. If you can help, please let me know ASAP! She is afraid of no one and wants love from everyone around her.

We cannot hold this dog long because she is not doing well in this shelter environment. She has spent the morning with me at my desk and she’s now in our admin office enjoying the human contact. It would be cruel to place this extremely scared and anxious dog back into her kennel, but we must if not pulled soon. I desperately need her pulled ASAP! If you can help, let me know soon.