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Queen Diva is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Queen Diva is struggling to overcome pneumonia in care. She is slowly improving and responding well to treatment having recently returned to the shelter after receiving 24 hours of oxygen supplementation and additional supportive care at on off site ER. Queen Diva desperately needs to leave the shelter in order to get the continued care that she needs in a low stress environment. She is currently no longer oxygen dependent and is eating well, but unfortunately the ongoing intensive care that Queen Diva needs to resolve her pneumonia is not easily facilitated in a shelter setting. Behaviorally, Queen Diva is very sweet and easy going. She allows all handling, leans in for pets, and loves a good cuddle session. Queen Diva is crate trained and did well in office setting before needing to be moved into medical for closer monitoring due to illness. Queen Diva needs more long term care than we can provide.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Queen Diva is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Queen Diva is struggling to overcome pneumonia in care. She is slowly improving and responding well to treatment having recently returned to the shelter after receiving 24 hours of oxygen supplementation and additional supportive care at on off site ER. Queen Diva desperately needs to leave the shelter in order to get the continued care that she needs in a low stress environment. She is currently no longer oxygen dependent and is eating well, but unfortunately the ongoing intensive care that Queen Diva needs to resolve her pneumonia is not easily facilitated in a shelter setting. Behaviorally, Queen Diva is very sweet and easy going. She allows all handling, leans in for pets, and loves a good cuddle session. Queen Diva is crate trained and did well in office setting before needing to be moved into medical for closer monitoring due to illness. Queen Diva needs more long term care than we can provide. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I am playful and cute! My #BoroughBreak Buddy Writes: Queen Diva was happy to spend as much time as possible snuggling. We took a long walk around Central Park, and every time we stopped to sit, she found her way into my lap to settle and people watch. She was totally happy to watch people, dogs, squirrels, and birds pass by without more reaction than being alert. She's an absolute pro at walking on leash - she'll lag behind a little if she sees another dog, but never pulls ahead, even to sniff. She knows sit, stay, paw, and roll over. She was a little timid leaving the shelter, but once she trusted me, she was happy to trot along and greet other people on her own. She does seek contact a lot - if you stop, she'll stop and lean into you. If you sit, she will curl up beside, behind, or on you. As long as you're touching, she's happy. A super sweet, affectionate girly.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 39.8 lbs

Medical Notes

3/20/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-7y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Abandoned in apartment when owner moved out Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense with tail tucked. Will start wagging tail intermittently and easily distracted for exam and tasks with food and Viennas. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, no apparent scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, small crusted skin growth on mid dorsum on midline, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment underweight Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks OHE new home Starting 150mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely for in shelter FAS SURGERY: Okay for surgery

3/21/2026

Scab on dorsum noted on intake exam. Scab at scapula and on sides of trunk also appreciated by staff. Some purulent discharge surrounding scab. S: QAR but allows all handling O: EENT: eyes clear, no apparent ocular or nasal discharge. H/L: Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i: Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat but pinpoint scabs on dorsum and lateral trunk/shoulder NEURO: Alert/appropriate A: Suspect pyoderma P: Cefpodoxime 200mg PO SID x7d Recheck at conclusion

3/25/2026

Coughing noted by staff S: QAR in pop up crate O: EEN- eyes clear, clear to grey nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, but coughing and sniffling. MSK/i- Ambulatory x4 Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 200mg PO SID x10d

3/28/2026

SO: Finishing antibiotic course for pyoderma BAR, wiggly and seeking attention. Allows all handling for exam. eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, occasional sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, crusted skin mass persisting on mid dorsum neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: crusted skin mass CIRDC on treatment P: continue treatment for CIRDC

3/31/2026

Hx: Reported to be straining and have a little blood in feces over a Boroughbreak. S: QAR lying in bed, staring at me, unwilling to get up O: Eupneic, no coughing or sneezing. Possible mild serous nasal discharge. A: 1. Hx bloody stool and tenesmus R/O stress colitis vs. secondary to CIRDC vs. diet change vs. other 2. CIRDC - improving, almost gone P: CTM for now 1088

4/1/2026

Coughing with terminal wretch and reported to have vomited in afternoon 3/31. On doxycycline until 4/4. S: QAR, at front of gate. Coughing and hypersalivating O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L- Coughing MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Pyoderma appears resolving Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC, on treatment Hypersalivating- r/o nausea vs. other Vomited in PM on 3/31 P: LRS 300mls SQ q24hr x3d Cerenia 10mg/ml 1.8 ml SQ q24hr x3d CTM

4/1/2026

Continues to repeatedly shallow cough and hypersalivate. Concern for pneumonia P: Move to Med ISO D/c Doxycycline and Trazodone Place IV catheter Switch to injectable medication: LRS 300 mls bolus over 20 min Cerenia 10mg/ml 1.8 ml IV SID x5d Enrofloxacin 100mg/ml 1.8 ml IV (slow) SID x5d CBC/CHM to send out

4/2/2026

On treatment for suspect pneumonia S: quiet in pop up crate, coughing and hypersalivating O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge Oral exam- no apparent foreign material in mouth, hypersalivating, cheek puffing H/L- Coughing and crackles in all lung fields Neuro- quiet but alert/appropriate A: Pneumonia Lethargy Anorexia Persistently hypersalivating P: IV fluids @ 50 ml/hr Continue with Enrofloxacin and Cerenia as previously rx'ed Adding on Clindamycin 10mg/kg IV q12hrs x5d

4/2/2026

CBC HCT 37.6% (41-60) Hgb 13.4 g/dL (14.6-21.7) WBC 16.7 K/uL (5.8-16.2) - moderate neutrophilia 15.2 K/uL - mild lymphopenia 0.8 K/uL (0.98-4.2) CHM Glucose 88 mg/dL SDMA 9 ug/dL Creatinine 0.4 mg/dL (0.5-1.5) BUN 14 mg/dL ALT/ALP WNL A: Stress leukogram Decreased creatinine- r/o decreased intake vs. other P: Nebulize with saline IN CWCT

4/2/2026

PCS staff reported that Queen Diva will eat if you sit with her and hand feed her. Ate wet food and chicken.

4/3/2026

Hx: pneumonia S: coughing in pop up crate, with some coaxing walks outside well. Urinated and defecated normally outside. Eats chicken well this morning despite coughing. O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge Oral exam- hypersalivating, cheek puffing but improved H/L- Coughing, but improved crackles from yesterday. Increased RE, pulse ox 94% Neuro- quiet but alert/appropriate A: Pneumonia Lethargy Eating well P: CWCT Reach out to off site vet for possible hospitalization/oxygenation supplementation for 24-48hrs

4/3/2026

PM update from off site vet for Queen Diva: Upon arrival (~11am this morning) -pulse ox at room air was 88-89% so they began oxygen supplementation - on O2 she has a stable pulse ox of 95% - switched from Clindamycin injectable to Unasyn because they don’t have Clindamycin - getting nebulizations and Torb PRN - still eating well - RR 20 bpm with some effort Plan is to try slowly wean her off oxygen overnight and see how she does

4/4/2026

AM update from off site vet: Did well overnight, attempts made to wean off oxygen but only able to successfully wean to about 30% without drops in pulse ox. Currently still at 30% oxygen and doing well Had one episode of vomit last night, but still ate around 3am small meatballs Ondansetron started in addition to Cerenia, was on oral Enrofloxacin so possible GI upset secondary to that as Queen Diva had not vomited at MACC the last several days P: Radiographs- chest + abdomen Continue supportive care this morning and touch base around 12pm Consider sending to QUACC since oxygen cages are available vs. setting deadline plea for rescue to pull from off site vet directly

4/4/2026

PM update: - radiographs show bronchiopneumonia and some ileus - had 2 episodes of regurge and was started on Reglan (metoclopramide) SQ and has not regurged since - still on O2 at 30% due to pulse ox staying at 89-90% without it, but will slowly decrease to 25% prior to transport - otherwise still eating and stable P: Transfer back to MACC Prioritize rescue placement to recover in quiet low stress environment

4/4/2026

Returning from off site vet after 24 hours of hospilization + oxygen supplementation. IV catheter on RHL removed, new catheter placed in LFL by off site vet. S: QAR, mild wet audible congestion, great appetite! O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, with mild effort. RR= 24 bpm. Pulse ox 90% Neuro- bright and alert/appropriate! A: Pneumonia Energy much improved Regurgitation- controlled on Metoclopramide at off site ER Hypersalivating- resolved Underweight Eating well P: Restart IV fluids @ 50ml/hr Continue with IV enrofloxacin and IV clindamycin Continue with IV metoclopramide 5mg/ml 1.7 ml IV BID x4d Finish nebulizations SID x2d Switch to oral medications on 4/6

4/5/2026

Issue List: - pneumonia - underweight - h/o anorexia- resolved Q-BAR EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic; coughing episodes U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat; IV catheter pulled out CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) pneumonia with improving clinical signs P) Switching to oral meds as dog is eating well and IV catheter pulled out Enrofloxacin- 136 mg sig: 1 1/2 tab po q 24 hrs Clindamycin- 25 mg and 150 mg SIG: 1 tab of each q 12 hrs x 7 d's Metoclopramide- 1.5 ml sq q 12 hrs

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Queen Diva was docile with teh finder. While walking with staff, she was tense, with her tail tucked, but allowed handling as she walked slowly. She was interested in Vinnea saugae and did well with vaccines. Behavior helps put her in a kennel as she tried to run away while going in.

Basic Information:: Finder had Queen Diva for a week. She ate dry food mix wet. She's been around children ages 2 and up. She goes outside for walks and lies around.

Date of intake:: 3/18/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (Minimal History)

Previously lived with:: Adults and children (Ages 2+)

Date of assessment:: 3/20/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Walks slightly ahead of handler on leash but no pulling, tail is tucked during walk. Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Initially tail tucked but accepts a treat from handler and greets them socially, sniffs around and explores the room. Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Leans into handler soft bodied seeking contact Arousal Jog comments: Jogs slowly, hesitant but coaxed forward Knock Knock comments: Approaches neutral bodied Toy Toy comments: No response

Summary (6):: 04/01/26: Queen Diva is taken out for her morning walk, she is easily leashed and walks out with handler. She stops right outside of the driveway gate and is vocally coaxed by handler which she then follows across the street. She walks along handler and explores the area. When handler offers her pets she wiggles in excitement and leans in. She walks at a good pace and ignores people going by. Queen Diva and handler return to shelter and she is placed on a drag leash loose in the offfice. She goes to her bed and curls up for a nap. Later in the morning she places herself under the desk between staff members legs for attention and falls asleep there as well. She is moved to medical ISO in the late afternoon due to her continued medical care. 03/31/26: Queen Diva wakes up when handler enters office and starts to wag her tail rapidly. She is easily removed from crate and walks out of care center. Right outside of center a few pigeons land directly in front of her and she stops sniffing the tree and does a slightly play bounce towards them. They fly up and she just watches with a relaxed body and then continues sniffing the area. Queen Diva is easily guided around food and trash that was tossed on the sidewalk. She follows handler at a good pace and uses the bathroom during her time outside. Handler tries to get photos of her but Queen Diva will not sit still long enough - very interested in treats but will not eat alll of them. She will gently place the ones she doesn't want on the ground. She is brought back inside and she engages in play with handler. She is soft bodied, gentle, and rolls over to show belly for pets. She goes to rest on her dog bed. Staff come in and out leaving her unattended a few times and find her sleeping or sitting in dog bed waiting for their return.

Summary (7):: 3/30/26: Queen Diva is laying in her pop up crate but stands as handler approaches. She is easily leashed and removed from kennel. She is walked on the street where she pulls moderately ahead of handler. She runs towards pigeons and when seeing another dog she will stand facing them and can not be easily redirected. Handler pets her back to get her attention and she walks towards handler soft body, low wagging tail. Periodically, Queen will baulk refusing to walk. Handler lowers their body arm extended with a treat and verbally coaxing her forward. She walks with handle soft body. Queen allows petting along her torso and will lean in. She is easily returned to the crate. 03/24/26: New handler enters the office and Queen Diva is laying in the far corner of her crate away from the door. Handler opens the door and speaks softly. Queen Diva wags the tip of her tail but doesn't get up. Handler backs away a few steps and Queen Diva stands up and slowly approachs forward. Leash is easily placed on her and they walk out the care center. Queen Diva turns to look at handler often and handler acknowledges her but continues moving forward. After about two blocks handler calls Queen over and she wiggles her body and comes closer for pets. She leans in when handler goes down her back. A person walks by is a small dog that pumps the brakes and hard stares towards her. Queen Diva looks at the dog but easily continues on walk with handler. They return to care center and Queen Diva becomes very loose in office, playful, interactign with handler, and takes a toy gently that is introduced. Drags leash is placed on and she is left loose in the office for the remainder of the work day. 3/20/26: Queen Diva is lying at the front of her kennel with a neutral body and licking her lips. She is easily leashed and brought out the rom. On the street, Queen walks ahead with no leash tension; she doesn't react to a passerby or dog. She looks back at the handler a couple of times with a tucked tail. The handler gives her a treat, which she takes but spits out. The handler then brings Queen Diva inside for her assessment (see note). Afterwards, the handler returns her to her kennel. 3/18/26: Queen Diva was observed to balk and pancake outside of her kennel and the handler asked for assistance. The secondary handler stepped in and was able to use moderate leash pressure to guide the dog into kennel. Queen walked into the kennel after her front two paws were in.

Date of intake:: 3/19/2026

Summary:: Tense, tail tucked, allowed handling, baulked going into kennel

Date of initial:: 3/20/2026

Summary:: Tense with tail tucked. Will start wagging tail intermittently and easily distracted

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Queen Diva so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No Young Children (Under 5): Due to Queen Diva's fearful disposition and need for contact on her own terms, we recommend a home with no young children.

Potential challenges: : Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Queen Diva has been reported to be tense or timid with handling at times. It is important to always go slow and give Queen Diva the option to walk away from any social interaction. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Queen Diva would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.