Mate is a Doberman with suspected von Willebrand disease (vWD), an inherited bleeding disorder commonly seen in this breed that can interfere with normal blood clotting. Confirmatory testing is recommended to determine whether Mate is affected and to help guide future medical and surgical care.
Mate will require additional diagnostic testing and any necessary treatment or management through an adopter’s or rescue’s veterinarian at their own expense, as this level of specialized testing and care is beyond what we can provide at the shelter.
Anyone interested in adopting or rescuing Mate should be prepared to pursue the recommended testing and any future treatment associated with this condition. This pet is at risk for euthanasia due to the level of medical care required, which exceeds what we can provide in the shelter. If you are interested in helping, please email dasadopt@dallas.gov with your contact information so we can call you back.
