Cornell University Veterinary Specialists Improve  Quality of Life for Rescued Shelter Dog 

Two-year old Shepherd receives treatment for chronic nasal condition

Westchester County, N.Y. (September 06, 2012) - Adopt-A-Dog, a nonprofit animal shelter based in Armonk, enlisted the help of its most recent supporter, Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS), when one of its dogs, Ember, displayed symptoms of nasal bleeding and facial pain.  Possible causes of this condition included trauma, dental disease, nasal tumors, infections, or blood disorders. 

Two-year old Ember, a German Shepherd mix, and her four puppies were rescued by Adopt-A-Dog this past April from a shelter in Florida; she had been surrendered by her owner for unknown reasons and was in danger of being euthanized. After undergoing a CT scan and nasal biopsy at CUVS, doctors diagnosed a chronic fungal infection which had caused extensive damage to the left side of her nose and sinuses.  A special medical procedure under anesthesia and a long course of oral anti-fungal medications were required to clear the infection and stabilize Ember's condition.  

"While treatment for Ember's nasal condition would normally not be considered an emergency, we felt it was important to act quickly as she was struggling with significant pain," said Dr. John Broussard, of Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, who performed the procedure this past week at the facility in Stamford.  "Ember has recovered well from the procedure and while her nose will never be normal, her pain is gone and the quality of her life is drastically improved." 

 
Adopt-A-Dog has reported more good news for Ember: a home. A local family is in the final stages of adopting Ember; one of the family members is also chronically ill. Ember’s four puppies have already found permanent homes.   “We take a lot of pride in our ability to care for our shelter animals and keep them healthy. When a rare situation such as Ember’s arises, we’re grateful for the support of our local veterinarians and in this case, especially for the doctors at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists,” said Allyson Halm, Adopt-A-Dog president.  

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is a premier sponsor of Adopt-A-Dogs upcoming annual festival, Puttin’ on the Dog, to take place on September 23 and presented by Pet Pantry Warehouse. For more information, please visit www.adoptadog.org. For updates, follow Adopt-A-Dog on Facebook (Adopt-A-Dog) or Twitter (@adoptadoginc). 

About Adopt-A-Dog

Adopt-A-Dog is a nonprofit humane animal shelter, rescue, and sanctuary founded in 1981. Since its inception, Adopt-A-Dog has aided in the placement of more than 13,000 companion animals in Westchester County, NY, and throughout the United States. Known for its dedicated staff of animal advocates and innovative adoption procedures, Adopt-A-Dog aims to reform the animal welfare industry and educate future pet owners to promote lifetime ownership and care. The shelter’s strong educational component sets the standard for animal rescue and placement, of which they boast a 95% success rate. The year 2012 marks the organization’s 25th anniversary of Puttin’ on the Dog, its annual fundraising and adoption event that benefits upkeep of its shelter and care of its adoptable dogs and cats. Adopt-A-Dog’s headquarters is located in Greenwich, CT and its shelter is located on two acres in Armonk, NY.

About Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS)

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is a 24-hour specialty and emergency veterinary center located at 880 Canal Street in Stamford, CT. Closely affiliated with Cornell’s leading College of Veterinary Medicine, CUVS is redefining the delivery of veterinary specialty and emergency medicine by bringing together the best of specialty private practice with the best of academia to benefit pets, their owners, and the profession. The board-certified specialists and highly trained staff at CUVS integrate the latest medical and scientific advances with a personalized, collaborative and compassionate model of care. Specialty services offered include Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Interventional Radiology, and Diagnostic Imaging.