Meet the most adorable little pup, Shirly! This sweet 9-month-old Terrier mix first came to us at the end of December after she was found wandering our property. It was clear from the start that Shirly needed immediate medical care as she was displaying concerning symptoms.
Our dedicated Leeu Naylor Medical team began the careful process of treating Shirly. At first, our team suspected possible toxin exposure, but after further testing, Shirly was diagnosed with a Portosystemic Shunt (PSS). With this condition, Shirly’s blood was bypassing the liver instead of being properly filtered, causing toxins to build up in her body and lead to neurological symptoms.
To give Shirly the best chance at a healthy life, Shirly underwent a surgery to correct the shunt. A special constrictor was placed on the abnormal vessel to gradually restore normal blood flow. And, after nearly three months receiving treatment in our medical building and spending time in foster homes, Shirly is finally ready to find her forever family!
Despite everything she’s been through, Shirly has remained incredibly sweet and full of puppy energy. Her adorable face and joyful personality are sure to win over anyone she meets. While our team is very optimistic about her complete recovery, she will need adopters who are committed to working with their primary veterinarian to monitor her long-term health. She’ll continue weaning off her medications through mid-May but is already feeling more like herself every day.
Come by and spend some time with Shirly because you just might just be meeting your new best friend. After her long journey, she’s more than ready for a loving home!
