Animal Profile
Sheba Love
Hello, my name is Sheba Love. My animal id is #222695. I am a female black brindle dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 6 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 3/19/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Sheba Love is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Sheba Love has CIRDC and pneumonia and was recently hospitalized at an outside veterinarian. While she is now back in shelter, she will need continued hospitalization until she is eating well and able to be switched to oral medications. Behaviorally, she has allowed medical handling. Sheba Love has a $500 stipend to be provided to a New Hope Partner if pulled.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Sheba Love is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Sheba Love has CIRDC and pneumonia and was recently hospitalized at an outside veterinarian. While she is now back in shelter, she will need continued hospitalization until she is eating well and able to be switched to oral medications. Behaviorally, she has allowed medical handling. Sheba Love has a $500 stipend. What my friends at ACC say about me: I need a home without cats or small animals. I need a home where there are no other dogs. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 73.2 lbs
3/19/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - quiet solicits pets, calm, sweet Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dental staining, yellow, minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female, in heat bleeding MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: - in heat - apparently healthy older dog Prognosis: fair Plan: intake tasks SURGERY: ok for surgery
3/31/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Sniffling noted Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: clear/white serous discharge 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 doxy 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days & proviable 1 capsule PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days
4/6/2025
Noted on rounds board to not be eating or taking meds, C++ S/O QAR, comes to the front of the kennel, C+++ EENT: mild mucoid ocular dc, copious active mucoserous nasal dc HL: nma, increased BVs bilaterally, C++, nRR/RE MSI: amb x 4 A. CIRDC_r/o early pneumonia P. D/c doxy Start enro 10mg/kg IM SID x 5 days (3.31mL of 100mg/mL soln) 200mL SQF SID x 3 days Cerenia 1mg/kg SQ x 3 days MF BID x 3 days Recheck tomorrow, move into med-ISO if not improving for IV meds
4/7/2025
Recheck, suspected pneumonia S/O QAR, brought into medical for exam, C+++, licking treats but doesn't appear to be eating EENT: no ocular dc, copious bilater active mucoid nasal dc, mm tacky/pi <2 HL: increased BVs bilaterally, sl increase in RE MSI: amb x 4 A. Suspected pneumonia P. Moved to med-ISO Pulse ox'd at 85%- moved into O2- breathing comfortable in O2 aTT IVC + IVF (can start at noon bc just received SQs) at 1.5x maint MF BID x 3 days Entyce 2mL PO SID x 3 days (first dose given this am) Priority recheck tomorrow - p might need offsite care if doesn't improve
4/7/2025
Addendum- IVC fell out, p reportedly brought out of O2 to replace it and became dyspneic, abdominal effort to breathing. Instructed staff to put p back into O2 and allow p to decompress and then reattempt catheter placement later today.
4/8/2025
SW ER vet - Sheba Love is very sweet. She is not oxygen dependent at this time, but has had a nearly continuous, productive cough which is concerning. She regurgitated a few times, but was started on reglan and has not had further episodes. She is not eating. Also noted bilateral nasal discharge, bilaterally poor lung sounds, non-febrile. Will call for updates later today.
4/8/2025
SW ER vet - continued regurgitation despite reglan, just had large regurg prior to conversation. Okayed NG tube placement to prevent aspiration. Will update once more later tonight.
4/10/2025
Return from ER vet, NG tube placed 4/8 due to persistent regurgitation, continued on enrofloxacin while there, and started doxycycline 4/8. On 4/9 azithromycin (2 mg/kgPO TID) was added for promotility. (Full MR in vet docs) S/O: BAR, eating kitten food readily, drinking water, e-collar in place Occasional cough, no v/d/s EENT: Mild-mod mucoid nasal discharge, NG tube in place left nare LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: CIRDC, pneumonia Regurgitation (while at ER) P: Aspirated NG tube - negative pressure, no fluid Continue enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg SQ SID Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID Azithromycin 2 mg/kg PO via NG tube tonight Start medical feedings CTM closely on daily rounds
4/10/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing/huffing, eating well Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge 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
4/11/2025
Recheck pneumonia S/O: BAR, eating well, coughing, no v/regurgitation, no diarrhea; e-collar on, IV catheter in place EENT: Moderate mucoid nasal discharge, NG tube in place LUNGS: Eupneic at rest CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Pneumonia Regurgitation noted at ER - none noted/reported since return to shetler P: Aspirated ~40ml fluid from NG tube this AM (8AM) Okay to remove IV catheter Continue enrofloxacin, doxycycline, medical feedings Hold off on further doses of azithromycin (prokinetic dose) and monitor for regurgitation CTM on daily rounds, remove NG tube if no further regurg
4/12/2025
Progress exam: S/O: BAR, sweet lady; coughing; no vomiting or regurge noted overnight or this AM. Moderate mucoid nasal discharge; NG tube remains in situ. Normal stools reported. 10.30am: aspirated 8ml clear fluid with some foam from NG tube A: Pneumonia - stable, recovering Very small amount of regurge this morning - 40ml aspirated yesterday morning Hx regurge at ER P: Keep in med ISO Continue with gentle coupage whenever taken out of kennel Continue enrofloxacin, doxycycline, medical feedings *If <~50ml aspirated tomorrow, remove NG tube *Recheck daily
4/13/2025
Progress exam Subjective: BAR-QAR, no v/d. Persistent coughing. Approaches examiner and handler readily with wagging tail. No interest in food for exam, PCS reports patient may have eaten small amount but mostly scattered food across kennel Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Oronasal: Moderate mucoid nasal discharge. NG tube in place. No fluid obtained from stomach on aspiration today. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Pneumonia -Hyporexia/anorexia (appetite declining again) -Hx regurgitation (not noted since returning to shelter) Plan: -Scheduled for NG tube removal, e-tube placement for supplemental feeding -Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h until 4/17 -Continue enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg diluted 1:1 with saline SQ q24h until 4/17 -Continue medical feedings q12h until 4/17
4/14/2025
Progress exam Subjective: QAR, persistent huffing cough. No v/d, no interest in food today. Offered many high value treats throughout the day prior to tube placement. Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Oronasal: Marked mucoid nasal discharge Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Thoracic radiographs: Mild consolidation R middle lobe, lung fields appear otherwise clear. E-tube ends just past carina, dorsal to trachea--longest tube available. Assessment: -Pneumonia -Anorexia -Hx regurgitation Plan: -Placed e-tube today, start supplemental feedings -continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h until 4/17 -Continue enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg SQ q24h until 4/17 -Continue medical feedings q12h until 4/17
4/15/2025
Recheck pneumonia. Noted poor appetite 4/13, noted no interest in food AM of 4/14, e-tube placed on 4/14. S/O: QAR, perks up during walk and interaction, food in kennel uneaten, but eats a whole can of kitten food from hand and drinks some water after her walk Coughing and hacking throughout exam and interaction, several dried liquid areas on floor of kennel (ro vomit vs regurg vs hacking) *Very sweet and allows all medical handling EENT: Moderate to severe mucopurulent nasal discharge Pulse ox - 85% A: Pneumonia Hyporexia - eating kitten food P: Moved to oxygen kennel Start IV LRS at 1.5 x maintenance (120 ml/hr) Start clindamycin 10 mg/kg IV BID (given slowly over 10-15 minutes) Restart cerenia 1 mg/kg IV SID x 3 days Restart entyce 3 mg/kg PO SID x 3 days Continue enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg SID, switch to IM D/c doxycycline due to inconsistent appetite Consider removing e-tube if hacking/coughing persists and if appetite remains okay CTM closely on daily rounds and seek placement
4/15/2025
Pulse ox 94% in oxygen
4/15/2025
Respiratory culture results: Isolate 1: Pseudomonas spp - 3+ Isolate 2: Alpha-haemolytic streptococcus - 1+ Organism unlikely to be pathogenic from this site. Isolate 1 MIC Ceftazidime S 2 Imipenem / Carbapenem S 1 Amikacin S <=2 Gentamicin S <=1 Ciprofloxacin S 0.5 Enrofloxacin I 1 Marbofloxacin S 1 PLAN: Discontinue clindamcyin and enrofloxacin, start marbofloxacin 2 mg/kg PO SID (tomorrow as we do not have this in stock). Move out of oxygen overnight and disconnect from IVF. Reassess in AM.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake the dog allowed all handling.
Basic Information:: Sheba is a 7 1/2-year-old female non-altered LMB dog. She is a black brindle and with white fur.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Sheba is friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant of stranger/visitors.
How is this dog around children?: Sheba is friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant of children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Sheba will hard bark, growl, and lunge at other dogs when on or off leash.
How is this dog around cats?: Sheba will hard bark and growl at cats.
Resource guarding:: No resource guarding reported.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Sheba is unbothered when held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled, pushed off furniture, and when paws/collar is touched.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Sheba is social, affectionate, and playful inside her previous home. She spent most of her time in the bedroom, where her people are, and in the living room. She allows her family to bathe her. She does mild to moderate pulling on walks. She loves car rides. She knows the cues sit, stay, no, enough, treats, good girl, and stop. Her previous owner's favorite things about her are, "She loves to cuddle, she is playful, she follows me wherever I'm at in closed off areas." She loves her bones, to play tug of war, and her squeaky toys. She likes Ritz crackers and chicken. She likes going for walk on the beach.
Date of intake:: 3/19/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing, playful, tolerant
Behavior toward children:: Friendly, outgoing, playful, tolerant
Behavior toward dogs:: Hard barks, growls, lunges
Behavior toward cats:: Hard barks and growls
Resource guarding:: none reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Sheba Love is reported to have a medium energy level in the home
Other Notes:: Sheba is unbothered when held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled, pushed off furniture, and when paws/collar is touched.
Date of assessment:: 3/20/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Ignored Reactivity to dogs: Ignored Leash walking comments: Loose body when handler approached in kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Whines continuously Call over: Approaches handler with loose body Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Loose body Exuberant handling: Begins to whine Handling comments: Became tense when collaring Arousal Jog: Whines, follows handler Arousal comments: Knock: Stiff when door is knocked, loose and wiggly when handler approaches Knock Comments: Toy: Takes toy and walks away, ignored hand Toy comments:
Summary:: According to Sheba love's previous owner(s), Sheba love has interacted with different dogs and is often described to hard bark, growl, and lunge at other dogs when on or off leash. 03/26/25: When off leash at the Care Center Sheba Love is introduced to a novel female dog. At the gate approaches the gate with a stiff frame. Both dogs scent one another at the gate. Sheba love quickly escalates from low growling to muzzle punching the gate. The novel female reciprocates mirroring the same behavior before retreating to the handler for solace. Both dogs are immediately separated, ending the interaction. 03/20/25: When off leash at the Care Center Sheba Love is introduced to a novel male dog. At the gate Sheba Love approaches with hackles as she scents the ground. The novel male approaches and scents Sheba Love at the gate. Sheba, still scenting the ground, immediately whips into a prey bow with a forward frame and flagging tail. Sheba love scents the novel male who is still loose with a slow swaying tail. Sheba Love muzzle punches the gate with a hard face and lip quivers. Both dogs are immediately separated, ending the interaction.
Summary (6):: 04/13/25: Sheba Love was laying in kennel and had appeared to have low energy levels. Handler opened cage and she stayed put. Once she was leashed, she stood up and came out of kennel with a waggingtail. She walked and exlpored outside at a moderate/slightly fast pace and was returned to kennel easily. 04/10/25: Sheba Love was sitting up in her kennel. As handler approached, Sheba began wagging her tails with excitement. Handler opened kennel door but Sheba did not try to come out of kennel. Sheba solicited pets. Handler was able to pet Sheba on the head, body, and under chin. Sheba appeared calm and enjoyed pets.
Summary (7):: 04/01/25 (trainer note): Sheba Love was lying down in her kennel. She approached handler with a loose wiggly frame and was easily leashed and walked to the behavior office. In the room, she was provided with various enrichment items. She showed little interest and preferred to be affectionate with the handler. She had a loose, wiggly body and would approach and lean in for pets. She was easily leashed and returned to kennel with no issues. 03/27/25 (trainer note): Sheba Love was standing at the front of her kennel with a loose frame and tail wag. She was easily leashed and walked to the behavior office. When loose in the room, she remained loose and wiggly and would approach handler for pets. She engaged with enrichment items and would orient towards the handler between items. She would automatically "sit" with an enthusiastic tail wag, and was able to practice "take a breath". She was easily leashed and returned to kennel. 3/26/25: Sheba Love greeted handler at front of kennel and was leashed with ease. She was noted as being in heat and drops of blood were observed on puppy pad. Sheba walked to the yard for a gate greet (see dog-dog summary.) Sheba would tense and raise hackles when another handler/dog were approaching. Handler would have her stand off to the side where she was easily redirected with treats as they passed by at close distance. Sheba would eat treats scattered on the ground or take them hand fed. Sheba did not display dog reactivity when passing through kennel room. She was returned to kennel with ease. 03/20/25 Sheba Love is lying down in kennel as the handler approaches. She will rise as the handler calls her name in a high pitch voice and is taken outside for play group. She will exit the kennel room with a neutral frame, trotting her way to the exit of the building. Sheba Love will maintain her neutral frame until she reaches outside. As she exits the facility, she becomes tense, displaying raised hackles. She will charge a metal dog that is posted to the side gates outside of the building. She will quickly disengage once she realizes it isn't real. She will make her way to the back pens, being collared before a dog is in her sight. (See dog-to-dog in BA for more insight.) Sheba is quickly returned to the facility. She will tense up seeing other dogs with novel handlers, displaying raised hackles as well. She enters the building as well as her kennel with no issue.
Date of intake:: 3/19/2025
Summary:: allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 3/19/2025
Summary:: quiet solicits pets, calm, sweet
ENERGY LEVEL:: Sheba Love is described as active and enthusiastic. 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Sheba Love.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Sheba Love on leash reactivity and general anxiety, she should not go to a home with children under 13 No cats: Due to reports in the home of lunging at cats and small animals, Sheba Love should not go to a home with a cat/small animal Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to history in the home of lunging at other dogs, Sheba Love should to go home with another dog.
Potential challenges: : Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: Sheba Love was continuously whining throughout her assessment. If Sheba Love displays anxious behavior in her future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see handout on "generalized anxiety" On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: In her previous home, Sheba Love has been observed to react to other dogs and cats on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Sheba Love may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs and cats. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on "on-leash reactivity/barrier frustration"