Irene
Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · Adult · Female · Medium · Catasauqua, PA
Notes from Outcast Rescue
Reintroducing Irene
Irene came to us from ACCT Philly with what we originally thought was just excessive skin flaking. After months of treatments that weren’t helping and a visit to the Dermatologist, we finally have answers. Irene has been diagnosed with non-epidermolytic ichthyosis.
So what does that mean for Irene? Non-epidermolytic ichthyosis is a genetic, incurable skin condition that causes dry, flaky, “fish-like” scaling on the skin and coat. While there is no cure, it is manageable with consistent care. Irene will need regular topical treatments including moisturizing shampoos, emollients, and essential fatty acid supplements to help maintain her skin barrier and keep her comfortable.
What this means for a future family is simple — sometimes Irene will have flare ups that cause large flakes of skin. She needs a home that understands her condition and is willing to help manage it so she can continue thriving.
And Irene is SO worth it.
She currently lives with both small and large dogs as well as cats. Irene does best with slow introductions and a proper shutdown period because her excitement can sometimes be misunderstood. Once she settles in, her personality shines through. She would thrive with an active family committed to continuing her training and helping her work on her manners.
We would absolutely love to see Irene in a local foster-to-adopt home while she adjusts and settles into her new life.
Please share Irene — it’s finally her time to shine ✨
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About Irene
Gets along with
- Kids
- Yes
- Dogs
- Yes
- Cats
- Yes
Home and care
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor Only
- Needs a yard
- No
- Fence
- Not Required
- Energy
- Moderate
- Exercise needs
- Moderate
- Grooming needs
- Low
- With new people
- Friendly
- Training
- Needs Training
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
- Special needs
- Yes: needs daily Omega to maintain healthy skin, prescription hydrolyzed protein food and medicated baths
AffectionateCrate-trainedEager to pleaseEven-temperedGood in the carGoofyLap petLeash-trainedObedientOngoing medical carePlayfulPlays with toysSpecial diet
As listed by Outcast Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Outcast Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Outcast Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.