Update 10/28: Extension Granted, needs Placement by 11/1 at 11am CST ADOPT/RESCUE- NODAS MED - Needs placement by 10/30 at 11am CST Cora A1302422 (fka: Tara) 8 years old Unaltered Female 60.8 lbs Heartworm: PENDING Intake Type: STRAY found on MILITARY PKWY, DALLAS TX Adopets Link: https://adopt.adopets.com/pet/345dee58-a1b7-4841-a8f5-bf5429ea0b82 Bio Cora is an 8-year-old female dog who desperately needs our help. This sweet girl is suffering from chronic, severe otitis externa (inflammation and infection of the outer ear canals) along with a deep skin infection that will require long-term veterinary care, treatment, and ongoing management. These are serious medical concerns that cannot be resolved overnight and will require patience, consistency, and a commitment to helping Cora feel better. Cora needs someone willing to look beyond her medical challenges and see the dog who deserves comfort, compassion, and a chance at a better quality of life. Her conditions will require continued veterinary attention and a long-term care plan to manage her infections, address her discomfort, and monitor her progress. She needs someone who understands that healing can take time and that ongoing treatment and follow-up care are essential. At 8 years old, Cora deserves to spend her days feeling safe, comfortable, and loved. Instead, her medical needs have placed her in a vulnerable situation, and she urgently needs someone willing to step up for her. Senior dogs and dogs with ongoing medical conditions can sometimes be overlooked, but they deserve just as much love and opportunity as any other animal. Cora is at risk for euthanasia due to medical concerns that are beyond our scope of care. She needs a committed adopter, foster, or rescue organization that can help her receive the long-term treatment and management her conditions require. Please consider opening your heart and home to Cora, or sharing her story with someone who may be able to help. If you are interested in adopting, fostering, or rescuing Cora, please email dasadopt@dallas.gov. When emailing, please include a callback number. Medical Observation 10/26: day after FDT recheck. DSH Exam: BAR, MM pink, CRT <2 sec Euhydrated Pain Score 0/4 BCS 6/9 EENT - Nuclear sclerosis OU. Stenotic canal with thickened pinna AU, moderate debris and significant erythema AU ORAL - Normal dentition, gingiva. No oral lesions noted. Worn teeth H/L - Normal auscultation, no murmur or arrhythmia noted. Eupneic ABD - Comfortable, no organomegaly noted INTEG - Deep furunculosis with lichenification along dorsal lumbar spine and around tail. Lichenification without pyoderma on ventral abdomen and inguinal region. Intense pruritus diffusely with strong pinnal/pedal reflex M/S - Normal gait, no soft tissue swelling or abnormal ROM noted NEURO - Brief neuro exam unremarkable Chronic, severe otitis externa Deep furunculosis secondary to suspected atopic dermatitis Staff name:jjh8539 Description of concerns:skin issues dry skin Duration of symptoms:unknown Medical Departments Findings: see vet exam. DSH Shelter Observation 10/26: VERY SWEET CAN TELL THAT SHE IS HOUSE TRAINED, SHE JUMPED IN VAN WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. SHE IS A LITTLE SHORT AND ALLOWED ASO TO HELP HER UP Volunteer Observation 10/27/26: Easy Going Good Manners;Knows Sit;Pottied Immediately Social (Dogs);Social (People);Loose/Wiggly Body Warms Up;Wants to Play;Solicits Pets Tara has the perfect energy for a dog approaching her senior age. She wanted to play so bad but she kept shaking her head from the ear infection. She has obviously been in a house before - she had great manners and was very easygoing. Playgroup Observation 10/28/26: Allows greetings but didn't seek attention much herself, did well with dogs of gentle demeanor. Gives occassional greetings. PG1 - Social/DG - Dainty & Gentle Contact Email dasrescue@dallas.gov to rescue tag Email dasfoster@dallas.gov to foster Email dasadopt@dallas.gov to adopt #dallas #pledgesforpups #texas - @sarahschayes0185