Animal Profile
Chirin
Hello, my name is Chirin. My animal id is #243792. I am a female apricot dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 12/15/2025.
Chirin is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Chirin is not acclimating well to the care center environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Chirin will display behaviors including growling, baring teeth, lunging, and digging at her kennel door in attempts to remove her and during her stay. Chirin is being treated for recurrenct CIRDC infection.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Chirin is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Chirin is not acclimating well to the care center environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Chirin will display behaviors including growling, baring teeth, lunging, and digging at her kennel door in attempts to remove her and during her stay. Chirin is being treated for recurrenct CIRDC infection. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. I would do best in a home with only adult humans.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 31 lbs
12/16/2025
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3yrs based on dentition/conformation Microchip noted on intake? scans negative History: Transported by agents; reported to be trying to bite through the cage during transport Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - growling and showing teeth in kennel; once out of the kennel, warmed up and was wagging tail, rolling over for belly rubs and tolerated all tasks and handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = 130 R = 24 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition; staining and mild tartar on canines; could not see molars due to temperament PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI; no vulvar dc, no spay scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patchy alopecia on caudal aspects of ears and lateral aspects of neck, overgrown nails CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Approx. 3yr F canine Focal areas of patchy alopecia on caudal aspect of ears and lateral neck (r/o infectious (flea allergy vs mites) vs inflammatory (allergies vs atopy vs other) vs old scars) overgrown nails High FAS in kennel Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks trazadone 7mg/kg PO BID (100mg) CTM skin now that she is on consistent flea control; if signs of pruritis, consider additional diagnostics (skin scrape vs medication trial) SURGERY: Okay for surgery
12/20/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing & huffing present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge noted MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days
12/29/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present. Monitor log removed from kennel unable to assess appetite(no bowls noted), new log placed. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days
12/30/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present. Monitor log removed, unable to assess appetite Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -CIRDC signage removed from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC
1/5/2026
Progress exam: Coughing noted on rounds board Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D present. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: Mild mucoserous discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -Recheck in 3 days
1/6/2026
Patient diagnosed with CIRDC today S/O: On visual exam, patient is QAR in back of kennel, does not come when called. Noted by staff to have decreased appetite, however currently not on wet food. EENT crusted nasal discharge, mild blepharospasm OU. H/L: Eupneic, no cough noted. A. CIRDC - recurrent Lethargy Possible anorexia r/o secondary to illness vs food aversion (no wet food in shelter at the moment) P. Continue doxycycline LRS 300mls SQ once Cerenia 1.4ml SQ once Medical feeds BID x 3 days Recheck appetite and mentation tomorrow, ensure eating medication. Consider extending supportive care as needed.
1/8/2026
Brief recheck: AS:1 ate medication & medical feeding empty bowl and tray present. CTM
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 12/15/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (Limited History)
Date of assessment:: 12/23/2025
Summary:: 12/23/25: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: loose Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: Barking in kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Timid will warm up- will grow tense, lip lick and whale,leans into touch conflicted Call over: Readily approaches- leans inot otuch, lip lick, shakes off Sociability comments: Appeasement behaviors, leans in, rolls over, flags tail Handling Soft handling: Allowed- sits lip licks Exuberant handling: Allowed- sits lip licks Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- bouncy Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: Timid walks away from dummy hand Toy comments: 12/16/25: When the handler approached Chirin to take her out for her handling assessment, she began to growl, bare teeth, and lunge at the front of her crate, displaying a tense body. She retreats towards the back of her crate when the handler walks away. A handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.
Summary:: Chirin was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 12/17: Due to Chirin's fearfulness and higher-level warnings, handlers do not attempt to collar her. A gate greet is conducted with a novel male dog. Chirin remains fearful and avoids handlers and the other dog. She does not approach to greet the male, seeking exit after making a lap around the pen.
Summary (7):: 1/8/26: Chirin would show teeth and growl at staff member/their hand during rounds and when touching their kennel card. 1/5/25: Chirin is digging at the kennel door with her front paws and vocalizing as the handler approaches the door. She is leashed with a treat through the loop and is then taken out on a walk. She will take treats gently from the handler and will sniff around. She is eventually returned to her kennel with no issue. 12/21/25 (PG Note): Chirin is standing at the front of her kennel and allows the handler to leash her with ease. She is brought to the play yard to meet a male playmate. Inside the yard, she engages in a nose to nose greeting, then disengages and begins displacement sniffing around the yard. See Dog to Dog notes for additional details. 12/16/25: When the handler approached Chirin to take her out for her handling assessment, she began to growl, bare teeth, and lunge at the front of her crate, displaying a tense body. She retreats towards the back of her crate when the handler walks away.
Date of intake:: 12/15/2025
Summary:: fearful, snapping, whale eyes, growling
Date of initial:: 12/16/2025
Summary:: growling and showing teeth in kennel; once out of the kennel, warmed up and was wagging tail, rolli
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We reccomend Chirin be placed in an adult-only home at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Kennel presence
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Kennel presence: On intake, Chirin was transported in a crate by police after the owner called to have Chirin be picked up from the home due to not wanting her anymore. The dog was transported in a crate with two handcuffs attached to either end as makeshift handles, due to Chirin actively trying to bite fingers when attempting to lift the crate without the cuffs. Upon intake, Chirin was noticeably fearful, whale eying and reserved, its full body tucked. When getting close with the lead, the dog bared its teeth and exhibited a low growl. She continued to bare her teeth when switched to a kennel. During her medical exam she is noted to growl and showing teeth in kennel; once out of the kennel, warmed up and was wagging tail, rolling over for belly rubs and tolerated all tasks and handling.Training should focus on reducing kennel stress and building trust through low-pressure approaches, treat tossing, and calm body language. Pair leash presentation with high-value rewards and allow voluntary engagement. Avoid forced handling and fast movements; progress gradually to reinforce positive associations with leashing and kennel interactions. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.