3 yr old mix – sweet girl with skin problems

Shasta has been having skin problems for over a year and her owners cannot afford to take her to the vet any more, so they are turning her over to PAL for care.  She has been living as an outside dog at their house, which is not helping her condition.  PAL is looking for an indoor foster home & ultimately an indoor adoptive family who will continue to see to Shasta’s special needs long term.  We don’t know at this time if she has allergies or mange or a combination.  She has multiple infections for sure, and her itching and hair loss might be caused by some other condition (not allergies or mange.)  Currently she is on medications which are helping so far & we are optimistic about her recovery; although the vet has said it may take months to get her totally well.    Shasta is such a good, sweet dog & she has been miserable for too long.  Her vet bills are likely to add up over time, but our most urgent need for her (with the hot Texas summer coming) is a foster home that can keep her almost totally inside.  If you would like to foster or adopt Shasta, please complete our online application for fostering or adoption.