06/20/2026
Update 6/19: tagged by a rescue
🚨TRAVIS SCHEDULED FOR EUTHANASIA SATURDAY 6/20 @ 11AM FOR MEDICAL. SHARE!!🚨
5-year-old (I think older) Travis has likely been suffering for a very long time.
When he came into the shelter as a stray, vets found him severely underweight with a body condition score of just 2/9. Much of his fur is gone, and his skin is thickened, darkened, inflamed, and covered in evidence of chronic disease. Both of his ears are painfully infected with yeast, and medical staff suspect there may be an underlying condition such as hypothyroidism, Cushing’s disease, or liver disease contributing to the severity of his condition.
Despite everything he has endured, Travis remains incredibly sweet.
Shelter staff found him waiting happily at the front of his kennel, eager for attention and excited to go outside. The moment he saw a leash, he was ready to leave his kennel and spend time with people. He walked calmly to the yard, allowed full handling and petting, and thoroughly enjoyed the interaction. Staff described him as a very sweet, friendly boy.
It’s impossible not to wonder what Travis would look and feel like if someone gave him the medical care he desperately needs. Beneath the hair loss, infections, and chronic skin disease is a dog who still greets people with optimism and trust.
Travis urgently needs a capable hero willing to continue his treatment and help determine the underlying cause of his condition. With proper vet care, good nutrition, and a stable environment, he may finally have the chance to heal and experience the comfort he has likely been missing for far too long.
Please help us save Travis.
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Travis
Intact Male (DAS will fix), ~5 years, 38 lbs
HW+ (DAS treats), UTD on shots & prevention, dewormed, microchipped
📍Dallas Animal Services
1818 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX
📩 Email ASAP with a callback number & subject:
“URGENT — Travis ”
Adopt (if financially capable of vet care): [email protected]
Shelter Foster (local, expenses on you - best to foster through a rescue): [email protected]
Rescue Tag: [email protected]
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