American Pit Bull Terrier puppies and dogs in Herndon, Virginia

Jumpy is a sweet, playful young dog who has bounced back from a tough start with an affectionate, happy-go-lucky personality. He loves all people and other dogs of all sizes, enjoys cuddles and lap time, and adapted well to apartment living with minimal fuss over city noise. While he gets bursts of zoomies, he balances that with long naps and is content entertaining himself with toys. Jumpy is crate-trained, housebroken, non-destructive, and improving on leash manners, with a preference for daily walks and outside time but flexibility when schedules are tight. Jumpy thrives with playful companions and is steadily learning the social norms of the dog world. Jumpy is a loyal, goofy, and easy-going pup who would make a wonderful companion, especially in a home with another dog to play with.   Personality and Health: Jumpy is a sweetheart to his core, who despite his rough start to life has a lot of trust and love for the people and dogs around him. He seems to be the happiest pressed to my side, or playing with other dogs. His favorite evening activity is laying belly-up in your lap, snoring like a trucker. His name definitely comes from his enthusiasm when greeting people, which while adorable, is a train-able thing that we are working on with him and he is showing progress with. Ironically, he has not shown any interest in actually jumping on or over anything - even a counter with steak on it. Jumpy does a lot of adorable head tilts, especially when you call him a goofy goober, which he has a weirdly strong reaction to. He thinks he is a lapdog, and mainly just wants to sit in your lap and be where you are.   Jumpy currently lives in a suburban home with a fenced yard and 2 doggie friends of similar size. He previously spent a few months in a 1 bedroom apartment in downtown DC with a WFH workaholic, and ignored pretty much all city noise, neighbor footsteps, fireworks, etc., though he loves to people watch out the window (very nosy). He is at his best behavior when he gets a 20 minute morning walk (will sleep all day), but has no issues with a quick morning pee break if you're in a rush (more common). He is a young happy boy who deserves a good amount of outside time, but won't go nuts if he has to be cooped up for a day or two due to weather or other commitments (like meetings until 7pm). He has been left alone in the crate for a full workday with no issues, but we know he would happily spend that whole time on the couch if his forever home allows it.   When he arrived from the shelter, Jumpy was extremely underweight and had a couple spots where his hair was thinning, likely due to previous stress and malnourishment. We have brought him up to a healthy 50lbs and his skin is improving with time and care -  and we got his DNA tested, showing he is clear for all 260+ genetic health issues that Wisdom Panel screens for. We are also currently waiting for allergy test results to see if those have any impact on his skin - noting that allergy food is commonly prescribed and not notably more expensive or limiting for a potential adopter.  With his happy go lucky personality, he doesn't even seem to notice anything is wrong, though he does seem to realize that life is uphill from here.    Energy Level and Activity: While he has young dog zoomies at playtime, he has just as much of an affinity for naptime on the couch and lazy cuddles.  When I am WFH, cooking, or doing anything that is not to do with him, he likes to be able to see me, but won't follow me around - typically will just lay on the armchair or bed and stare at me. If he gets the zoomies while I am busy, he has shown that he's able to play alone and self-soothe with a bone or a stuffy. He looooves to squeak his toys during meetings when I have to talk, and my coworkers find him very funny - but if it's a serious one, he does fine in the crate or other room. His favorite type of toy is a new one, and he will try them all out. Of course, he has an XL lambchop he cuddles with every day.   He is good with sharing with other dogs and does not guard or hog his toys. He can pull a bit on the leash and likes to play tug-of-war to sort of walk himself with it when we are leaving or returning from walks. I've noticed this happens more in my apartment hallway than any place with a short distance to outside like my mom's house -  he is just excited to go and then has to wait for an elevator! While again, adorable - his leash manners are something he is being trained on and quickly improving on. He does better when he gets instant gratification: aka he is completely normal if taking stairs, out a regular door, etc.  When let loose in a fenced yard, Jumpy sniffs and explores and has not done any digging or chasing of any squirrels etc.    Other Dogs and Kids: Jumpy excels with dogs and would love to play with other playful pups. We have had a few dogs come through our home while we've had Jumpy and he loved them all and was happy to share the space. He always wants to be around them and if tired out from playing, tries to start cuddle piles to sleep next to each other. We have found he is best matched with a similarly sized dog, but he has played well with dogs of all sizes. He is a vocal player and likes to wrestle, which can seem scary if you are not used to it / not as versed on dog body language, but he is really just trying to communicate his excitement, and it has never led to any escalation or aggression during playtime - he is actually more of a submissive guy. When we had a small chihuahua mix over, he did not chase her or try to be dominant over her - she actually intimidated him. When dogs came over who weren't fans of Jumpy's playful energy, we could easily separate them into different rooms, and he did not scratch at doors, bark, or get upset. He had a sitter once with a cat, where this approach worked fine and the cat just avoided him. We haven't tested him 1:1 with a cat, but I would bet good money he would try to play with them too, but cats would likely be able to evade him easily if they weren't interested .   When he sees other pets on walks he definitely takes note but won't drag you over to them, sometimes he just gets low and waits for them to approach. He has not shown any signs of leash reactivity and has done well at the park, even if being ganged up on. Jumpy is oblivious in a very sweet way - he does not piece together when other dogs don't want to play or don't like him, he thinks all barking is play barking. He really thinks the world is full of butterflies and unicorns. We are working on socializing him with other dogs in new situations and better understanding their "no" signals, and he is getting better at learning when playtime is over or the other dog isn't interested. All said - if you have a playful dog at home, Jumpy is your best solution to tiring them out.    Jumpy has not been around too many children, beyond the ones we run into on the street. I take him down to the National Mall on nice days to show off to all the tourists and roll in the grass, where he is in many crowds with many kids. He has been very gentle and given kisses to the toddlers and young ones who have asked to pet him on leash (all who had responsible parents with them), and did not engage with a younger child who was running around when he was off leash at the dog park. He has met babies in strollers and was not particularly interested in them, probably because they couldn't pet or play with him. These interactions generally happened on the tail end of his walks when he had plenty of energy worked out and interesting sights and smells to be had, so he may have been more chill than if he had just woken up. All this said, because we don't have many kids around to test different interactions with, and because of his youth and how playful he is, I would say he'd probably be better in a home with kids in middle school or above who understand how to approach dogs and play safely.    In the home: He has shown to be 95% (if not fully able to guarantee) housebroken with minimal potty incidents and no marking in the home, including periods of more than 4 hours, and 10+ overnight. His only potty issue has come after chugging his whole water bowl after a long walk and not going out soon enough after - blaming myself there. He generally goes immediately once he is outside, with a preference for mulch/grass, meaning if a quick trip is all that is possible, he will make it work!   He usually does not bark or whine while we are gone and he's in his crate, and when he does he stops and settles down after the first ~2-5 minutes (determined from cameras and 0 neighbor complaints). After a few weeks, we started letting him sleep on a regular dog bed in our room instead of the crate overnight, which he prefers, and on occasion our bed, which he adores (he gets down if we tell him to, though). He seems to be fine with sleeping in if needed - he has never woken us up crying or anything like that, and if he is sleeping on the bed with you, he won't want to get up until after you.   We have left him alone while out of the crate, and he has not shown any destructive tendencies to furniture on the cameras. Generally if we will be gone longer than 30 min, we put him in the crate, just to avoid any issues with non dog-safe plants (which he ignores when we supervise him, but safety first). He hasn't realized he can beg for food yet but is certainly not a picky eater and would likely be fine with most kibbles.  He is currently eating Costco salmon and sweet potato food while we figure out if his diet is causing his skin issues, but he also loves green beans, blueberries, and watermelon. He is a great vacuum eating all crumbs off the floor, but since he does not shed a significant amount, he can actually make your home cleaner!    If you’re looking for an easy-going pup to play and be a companion to a dog in your home, he would be a great addition!   Adoption fee: $525, includes all shots, sterilized, heartworm negative, dewormed, flea preventative, microchip   If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerDecember 29, 2025, 11:04 am

Jumpy is a sweet, playful young dog who has bounced back from a tough start with an affectionate, happy-go-lucky personality. He loves all people and other dogs of all sizes, enjoys cuddles and lap time, and adapted well to apartment living with minimal fuss over city noise. While he gets bursts of zoomies, he balances that with long naps and is content entertaining himself with toys. Jumpy is crate-trained, housebroken, non-destructive, and improving on leash manners, with a preference for daily walks and outside time but flexibility when schedules are tight. Jumpy thrives with playful companions and is steadily learning the social norms of the dog world. Jumpy is a loyal, goofy, and easy-going pup who would make a wonderful companion, especially in a home with another dog to play with.   Personality and Health: Jumpy is a sweetheart to his core, who despite his rough start to life has a lot of trust and love for the people and dogs around him. He seems to be the happiest pressed to my side, or playing with other dogs. His favorite evening activity is laying belly-up in your lap, snoring like a trucker. His name definitely comes from his enthusiasm when greeting people, which while adorable, is a train-able thing that we are working on with him and he is showing progress with. Ironically, he has not shown any interest in actually jumping on or over anything - even a counter with steak on it. Jumpy does a lot of adorable head tilts, especially when you call him a goofy goober, which he has a weirdly strong reaction to. He thinks he is a lapdog, and mainly just wants to sit in your lap and be where you are.   Jumpy currently lives in a suburban home with a fenced yard and 2 doggie friends of similar size. He previously spent a few months in a 1 bedroom apartment in downtown DC with a WFH workaholic, and ignored pretty much all city noise, neighbor footsteps, fireworks, etc., though he loves to people watch out the window (very nosy). He is at his best behavior when he gets a 20 minute morning walk (will sleep all day), but has no issues with a quick morning pee break if you're in a rush (more common). He is a young happy boy who deserves a good amount of outside time, but won't go nuts if he has to be cooped up for a day or two due to weather or other commitments (like meetings until 7pm). He has been left alone in the crate for a full workday with no issues, but we know he would happily spend that whole time on the couch if his forever home allows it.   When he arrived from the shelter, Jumpy was extremely underweight and had a couple spots where his hair was thinning, likely due to previous stress and malnourishment. We have brought him up to a healthy 50lbs and his skin is improving with time and care -  and we got his DNA tested, showing he is clear for all 260+ genetic health issues that Wisdom Panel screens for. We are also currently waiting for allergy test results to see if those have any impact on his skin - noting that allergy food is commonly prescribed and not notably more expensive or limiting for a potential adopter.  With his happy go lucky personality, he doesn't even seem to notice anything is wrong, though he does seem to realize that life is uphill from here.    Energy Level and Activity: While he has young dog zoomies at playtime, he has just as much of an affinity for naptime on the couch and lazy cuddles.  When I am WFH, cooking, or doing anything that is not to do with him, he likes to be able to see me, but won't follow me around - typically will just lay on the armchair or bed and stare at me. If he gets the zoomies while I am busy, he has shown that he's able to play alone and self-soothe with a bone or a stuffy. He looooves to squeak his toys during meetings when I have to talk, and my coworkers find him very funny - but if it's a serious one, he does fine in the crate or other room. His favorite type of toy is a new one, and he will try them all out. Of course, he has an XL lambchop he cuddles with every day.   He is good with sharing with other dogs and does not guard or hog his toys. He can pull a bit on the leash and likes to play tug-of-war to sort of walk himself with it when we are leaving or returning from walks. I've noticed this happens more in my apartment hallway than any place with a short distance to outside like my mom's house -  he is just excited to go and then has to wait for an elevator! While again, adorable - his leash manners are something he is being trained on and quickly improving on. He does better when he gets instant gratification: aka he is completely normal if taking stairs, out a regular door, etc.  When let loose in a fenced yard, Jumpy sniffs and explores and has not done any digging or chasing of any squirrels etc.    Other Dogs and Kids: Jumpy excels with dogs and would love to play with other playful pups. We have had a few dogs come through our home while we've had Jumpy and he loved them all and was happy to share the space. He always wants to be around them and if tired out from playing, tries to start cuddle piles to sleep next to each other. We have found he is best matched with a similarly sized dog, but he has played well with dogs of all sizes. He is a vocal player and likes to wrestle, which can seem scary if you are not used to it / not as versed on dog body language, but he is really just trying to communicate his excitement, and it has never led to any escalation or aggression during playtime - he is actually more of a submissive guy. When we had a small chihuahua mix over, he did not chase her or try to be dominant over her - she actually intimidated him. When dogs came over who weren't fans of Jumpy's playful energy, we could easily separate them into different rooms, and he did not scratch at doors, bark, or get upset. He had a sitter once with a cat, where this approach worked fine and the cat just avoided him. We haven't tested him 1:1 with a cat, but I would bet good money he would try to play with them too, but cats would likely be able to evade him easily if they weren't interested .   When he sees other pets on walks he definitely takes note but won't drag you over to them, sometimes he just gets low and waits for them to approach. He has not shown any signs of leash reactivity and has done well at the park, even if being ganged up on. Jumpy is oblivious in a very sweet way - he does not piece together when other dogs don't want to play or don't like him, he thinks all barking is play barking. He really thinks the world is full of butterflies and unicorns. We are working on socializing him with other dogs in new situations and better understanding their "no" signals, and he is getting better at learning when playtime is over or the other dog isn't interested. All said - if you have a playful dog at home, Jumpy is your best solution to tiring them out.    Jumpy has not been around too many children, beyond the ones we run into on the street. I take him down to the National Mall on nice days to show off to all the tourists and roll in the grass, where he is in many crowds with many kids. He has been very gentle and given kisses to the toddlers and young ones who have asked to pet him on leash (all who had responsible parents with them), and did not engage with a younger child who was running around when he was off leash at the dog park. He has met babies in strollers and was not particularly interested in them, probably because they couldn't pet or play with him. These interactions generally happened on the tail end of his walks when he had plenty of energy worked out and interesting sights and smells to be had, so he may have been more chill than if he had just woken up. All this said, because we don't have many kids around to test different interactions with, and because of his youth and how playful he is, I would say he'd probably be better in a home with kids in middle school or above who understand how to approach dogs and play safely.    In the home: He has shown to be 95% (if not fully able to guarantee) housebroken with minimal potty incidents and no marking in the home, including periods of more than 4 hours, and 10+ overnight. His only potty issue has come after chugging his whole water bowl after a long walk and not going out soon enough after - blaming myself there. He generally goes immediately once he is outside, with a preference for mulch/grass, meaning if a quick trip is all that is possible, he will make it work!   He usually does not bark or whine while we are gone and he's in his crate, and when he does he stops and settles down after the first ~2-5 minutes (determined from cameras and 0 neighbor complaints). After a few weeks, we started letting him sleep on a regular dog bed in our room instead of the crate overnight, which he prefers, and on occasion our bed, which he adores (he gets down if we tell him to, though). He seems to be fine with sleeping in if needed - he has never woken us up crying or anything like that, and if he is sleeping on the bed with you, he won't want to get up until after you.   We have left him alone while out of the crate, and he has not shown any destructive tendencies to furniture on the cameras. Generally if we will be gone longer than 30 min, we put him in the crate, just to avoid any issues with non dog-safe plants (which he ignores when we supervise him, but safety first). He hasn't realized he can beg for food yet but is certainly not a picky eater and would likely be fine with most kibbles.  He is currently eating Costco salmon and sweet potato food while we figure out if his diet is causing his skin issues, but he also loves green beans, blueberries, and watermelon. He is a great vacuum eating all crumbs off the floor, but since he does not shed a significant amount, he can actually make your home cleaner!    If you’re looking for an easy-going pup to play and be a companion to a dog in your home, he would be a great addition!   Adoption fee: $525, includes all shots, sterilized, heartworm negative, dewormed, flea preventative, microchip   If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerDecember 29, 2025, 11:04 am

Meet Jack. His owner went in for gallbladder surgery and sadly never made it home. Jack was taken in by neighbors who, while kind, are “cat people” and needed rescue support. Thankfully, we were able to secure a foster home and bring Jack into our care. Jack is currently being fostered by RuthAnn, living with her dog, Solo. He integrated easily into the home. Solo is a budding senior and not a playmate, but Jack respects her space and is a gentle companion. Jack is also cat-friendly and loves kids; he considers them new friends to play with. RuthAnn describes Jack as a total cuddle bug. He loves being close to his people, snuggling on the couch or in bed, often under the covers. He always wants to be touching you with a paw, head, or his whole body. Jack has a moderate energy level, enjoys play, and would love a playful canine companion in his new home. Jack has good house manners and will bark to let you know when he needs to go out. His foster mom has used the crate, but trusts him with free rein in the home when she leaves. His leash skills are a work in progress; he’s improving. At 62 lbs, he’s a strong boy and does pull, so he needs a capable handler. He’s not reactive on leash, but can get excited. A trainer has worked with him, and he walks better with a training collar. Overall, Jack is a confident, social boy who loves attention and being near his people. He meets new people and dogs very well, enjoys car rides, and would make an excellent road-trip sidekick. He truly wants to be your companion and go everywhere with you. RuthAnn says Jack is a sweet, happy boy and one of the easier dogs she’s fostered. He does best with someone who will ensure he gets daily walks and playtime to help him be his best self. ***Jack needs a local DC metro-based foster home to bring him up on transport. Open to foster-to-adopt too**** Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: American Pit Bull Terrier/Bully Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 63 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~2.5 to 3 years old COAT TYPE:  Short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC - Coming to DC metro in January 2026   FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area. December 15, 2025, 5:40 pm

🐾 Meet Beignet! 🐾 This handsome 6-month-old brindle Pit Bull mix is ready to splash his way into your heart! With his stunning blue eyes and playful personality, Beignet is as charming as they come. We aren't sure what breed he is mixed with but he sure is beautiful. All of his littermates have been adopted and now it's Beignet's turn to find that perfect family! Beignet absolutely loves water — kiddie pools, sprinklers, you name it! He’s a fun-loving pup who would thrive in an active home that enjoys outdoor adventures. He’s currently learning to walk on a leash and doing great for his age. Beignet gets along wonderfully with other dogs and would love a canine buddy to play with. Cats are unknown, but he’s gentle and happy around children, making him a great family companion. If you’re looking for a loyal, energetic, and affectionate friend to join your adventures, Beignet is your guy! 💙 He is still in the puppy stage and will need someone to continue training basic commands. If you would like to add this boy to your family, please message us and we will send you an adoption application. Beignet is being fostered in MS but included in your adoption fee is transport to a location near you by Rescue Riders Pet Transport, the most animal friendly transport on the road! We look forward to hearing from you!

Lois is an amazing dog who is looking for her perfect home!! Would you ever imagine that this adorable smiling face had ever been anything but happy?! She seems to have forgotten her past (which was the too often sad story of a mom and her puppies struggling to survive) and is ready for her time in the spotlight. She's been waiting over a year and a half for her chance! Lois is an outgoing, friendly, playful, athletic, bubbly, energetic, happy-go-lucky girl who truly loves playing with her friends. She’s had a few different dog friends (all boys) that she’s played with and she is always up for a game of chase with some zoomies. No girl dogs for her, or cats. She really needs an active household. She’ll keep everyone entertained! Her big smile is just too contagious. Besides a family of her own, Lois also needs a secure, fenced yard. She’s quite the athlete and she likes to show off her athletic prowess. So we want to make sure that she stays safe! Lois is a great size - around 40-45 lb. She’s probably in the 2-3 year old range. She’ll be an amazing dog for the right home! This animal is being fostered in the South but transport to a location near you is included in your adoption fee. We use Rescue Riders Pet Transport, (www.rescueridersllc.net), the most animal-friendly transport on the road.

Meet Diesel! Diesel is an amazing boy who is good with kids, other dogs, and can be cat tested! He is around 5 years old and weighs 71 lbs. He has always lived outside but we believe he could be trained to live indoors with some patience and a routine. Two of our fellow non-profit contacts found him hobbling along without any use of his back legs while they were out driving in Sweetwater, TN. They pulled over and upon speaking with his owners, found out that he was hit by a car over 2 weeks prior. Unfortunately, his family could not afford to take him to the vet to examine his injuries or figure out how to best support his mobility needs and they agreed to surrender him to our rescue! He saw the vet on May 14th 2024 and we learned that his back was broken in two places. We were originally told that he was likely paralyzed and will likely not regain function of his two back legs. The vet also discovered that Diesel was Heartworm positive. Since then, he underwent the fast-kill method to kill the Heartworms and has completed his treatment after 30 days of rest! One of our amazing followers also donated the funds to get Diesel a custom wheelchair! This wheelchair will follow him to his forever home! Diesel is nothing short of a miracle and we are so excited to finally find a loving home for him. Diesel had is reevaluation on Jan 15th, 2025 at 10am. Diesel will still need his wheelchair at times, however, he can go short distances without it. He will need his wheelchair when he is getting fatigued. If he is going on long walks, he will need it and when he is outside playing for a while. At this time, we are working with him gradually to get him to use his wheelchair less and less. there may be days or a month, where he may not need to use it at all. but, we are not there yet. Diesel has gotten part of his tail amputated due to him chewing on it. UT thinks there may have been some tingling sensations going on in his tail that was bothering him from the back injury. However, it's truly unknown because a perfectly healthy dog will do the same thing. He is scheduled to go in on Wednesday , Jan, 22, 2025 to get part of it amputated. We are only going to schedule a very small amount taken off first and then see how he does after. Since dogs use their tails to balance, it's important to not take too much at once. While we have him marked as good with kids, please keep in mind that he is a pit mix, he likes to use his mouth allot to give kisses. He also does "love bites". He will use his tongue and open and close his mouth so fast that his teeth will come in contact, just a tad. What we like to do is sit on the floor with him to love on him. When we do this, he will lick our face or hand or wherever ( adults at this time have been allowed to sit down with him). He has licked the founders chin and had his teeth touch her as well. its never been out of nothing but love. He just has a smile on his face 24/7 when he gives "love kisses". He has never left a mark, but you can feel them. It may scare a child, if they are not use to it. Additionally, We do have his x-rays and all information from UT in our email and would be happy to show you for further explanation. If he is put on transport (not ideal) , he would need time to relax /recoup from the long drive. If you are able to come pick him up, that would be best so he can get out and stretch more frequently during the travel. He absolutely loves car rides and just to be with you! it is discouraged that he is paws up on anything like coming up to your waist to get closer for loves for example. This is so he doesn't slip and reinjure himself. He is healed to the point of it being ok, but there is always that possibility of him slipping. We can teach you how to put him in and out of his wheelchair. at this time he is in his wheelchair now is about 10 minutes if he is out playing for an hour or so. We are working towards a longer and longer time for him to just be on his own. He does not need his wheelchair inside or when he is just walking short distances, Its strictly just for fatigue at this point. If he is out playing, and is able to relax and rest, he wont need it. If you are out on a walk, and he is getting tired, he will need it if you plan on continuing the walk. ********************************************************************************************************* UT notes: -------------------- MEDICAL RECORD UT VTH CLIENT DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS ----- NOTE DATED: 01/15/2025 11:41 DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS (34-49-56) DIESEL DR. MICHELLE ESPY WOOFWOOF FOSTERS MONROE COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL 3790 CLAY HOLLOW ROAD 116 SANDS ROAD SWEETWATER, TN 37874 CANINE STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER SWEETWATER, TN 37874 M 2020 BLK 423 337 7432/423 337 2494 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE OF ADMISSION: JAN 15, 2025@10:00 DATE OF DISCHARGE: JAN 15, 2025@12:00 CLINICIAN(S): MARTI DRUM DVM, PhD, DACVSMR STUDENT: Bobbie Jo Bennett ================================================================= ============ DIAGNOSIS: 1. L5-L6 fracture/luxation (healed) 2. Tail trauma with end/tip necrosis Weight: 32.3 kgs (71 lbs.) ================================================================= ============ CASE SUMMARY: Diesel presented to the UTCVM Rehabilitation Service today for rear wheel cart evaluation. On presentation, he was bright and alert, and all vitals were within normal limits. He was taken in by the rescue around June/July 2024 and noted to have issues dragging his back legs about 2 weeks prior. His physical exam findings today included some dry skin and areas of hair loss along his ankles. He also had severe trauma to his distal tail where the tip has necrosed (dead tissue) and is cold to the touch. There was absent to delayed proprioception in his left hind limb, but normal in his right hind. Bilateral hind limb atrophy was improved but still present. He did have radiographs from his primary veterinarian showing evidence of an old lumbar L5-L6 fracture/luxation that has since healed. Otherwise orthopedically, we did not find any abnormalities. Some minor adjustments were made to his Eddie's wheel chair, but he is still able to pull his hind legs out of the cart at times. He is currently on gabapentin 300mg twice a day, and receives Dasuquin joint supplements daily. ================================================================= ============ RECOMMENDATIONS 1) Continue to use his rear support wheel chair during periods of fatigue after activity. 2) Incorporate daily sit-to-stand exercises, 10 reps per session with proper 'rock-back sit' posture and avoid 'walking out' of the sit as demonstrated. The posture during his sit and subsequent standing is important to allow targeted quad and hamstring strengthening rather compensatory movement from the shoulder ** THIS NOTE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIESEL ~ WOOFWOOF FOSTERS UT COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MED Printed:01/15/2025 13:30 34-49-56 DOB:00/00/2020 Pt Loc: OUTPATIENT VTH 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDICAL RECORD UT VTH CLIENT DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/15/2025 11:41 ** CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ** and core. 3) Diesel will need a tail amputation as the tip of his tail is now dead. Because Diesel does use his tail for balance, it is reasonable at this time to consider a partial amputation. However, partial tail amputations may fail and result in revision to full tail amputation. Please follow up with your regular DVM for tail amputation. 4) Another option for a wheel chair would be "Walkin' Wheels" (brand of cart with a fabric saddle). These style carts can sometimes be easier for dogs to run in. Diesel's Eddie's Wheels cart is still useful, especially in the future as we anticipate as he ages the spine will degenerate further. This is likely several years in the future. Eddie's Wheels carts are the best option for dogs that have minimal to zero ability to move their legs and are very debilitated. Moderately active dogs also do well in Eddie's carts, but may be limited from high activity like fast running. 5) Continue using the Eddie's as needed, but attempt to gradually decrease use to determine if Diesel has gained enough strength to discontinue use for now. Additionally, the Walkin Wheels carts do offer a partial reimbursement if returned within the first 30 days, so it may be an option to trial the different cart style. Regardless, you should see continued improvement not regression. If you note regression, this could indicate new onset orthopedic disease (most likely elbow or knee problems given Diesel's breed), or new/worsening spinal cord compression. A DVM should evaluate Diesel if these changes are noted. ======= Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding Diesel's care. We are happy to recheck or readjust his carts as needed. RECEIPT OF ABOVE ANIMAL IS ACKNOWLEDGED: ___________________________________ CLIENT SIGNATURE DATE Signed by: /es/ MARTI DRUM DVM, PhD, DACVSMR SACS Rehabilitation 01/15/2025 12:44 for BENNETT,BOBBIE MSc, Clinical Student - Class of 2025 Cosigned by: /es/ MARTI DRUM DVM, PhD, DACVSMR SACS Rehabilitation 01/15/2025 12:44 01/15/2025 13:21 ADDENDUM STATUS: COMPLETED Correction, Diesel was rescued in May 2024. ** THIS NOTE CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ** Signed by: /e This animal is being fostered in the South but transport to a location near you is included in your adoption fee. We use Rescue Riders Pet Transport, (www.rescueridersllc.net), the most animal-friendly transport on the road.

Poppy is sweet and snuggly. She gets along great with other dogs and people. She’s learning to play with toys. She is a shoe stealer, so watch out! She is housetrained and crate-trained. She takes a few minutes to settle down in her crate, but then sleeps soundly all night. Poppy has short little legs, but is a fast walker! She’s learning to walk on a leash and is doing amazing so far. Poppy is the perfect mix of snuggle bug and little adventurer. Accuracy is not guaranteed; however, information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge.  For more information on the pet, please send an email to info@aforeverhome.org November 21, 2025, 10:03 am

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