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Dipity is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Since arriving into care Dipity was suspected to have hematuria, which means there was noted blood in his urine. This may be caused by prostate hyperplasia. His recent urine analysis supports that this is still unresolved. This may resolve over time, but if not, he will require further diagnostics we cannot provide in the care center.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Dipity is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Since arriving into care Dipity was suspected to have hematuria, which means there was noted blood in his urine. This may be caused by prostate hyperplasia. His recent urine analysis supports that this is still unresolved. This may resolve over time, but if not, he will require further diagnostics we cannot provide in the care center. Meet Dipity! Dipity is a male dog who was found alone in a park and brought to the shelter as a stray. He is still adjusting to new environments and benefits from time and space to feel comfortable. Once settled, he is able to move through his surroundings calmly with a steady, neutral presence. Personality Dipity is quiet and observant in new situations. He may not seek attention right away and can appear reserved when first approached. With gentle handling and patience, he is able to relax and tolerate interaction. My Ideal Home Dipity would do best in a calm, low-traffic home with a consistent routine. He will need patient adopters who can let him adjust at his own pace without pressure. A quiet environment will help him feel more secure over time. Good with Other Pets? Dipity's behavior around other dogs is still unclear. Slow, structured introductions and careful management would be needed in a home with other pets. Good with Kids? Dipity is recommended for a home without young children under 5 due to his fearful behavior. Older, respectful children may be considered after slow introductions. Things to Know Dipity walks well on leash and follows his handler with a calm, neutral body. He does best with slow introductions and a gentle, consistent approach. He benefits from patience as he continues to build confidence in new environments. Fun Fact Dipity is a quiet, thoughtful boy who takes his time to settle in, but shows a steady, calm presence once he feels comfortable. My #BoroughBreak Buddy writes: Dipity is a very happy boy. He is also the perfect walking buddy. He has great leash manners, is interested and friendly with other dogs without being aggressive, and has a huge smile and a tail that never stops wagging--especially when being offered treats! We walked for hours through the park and he never pulled, never barked, and never chased after any animals. He was so happy to meet other people and soaked up all attention and skritches. After hours of walking, we sat on a bench where he calmly fell asleep for a long time, just happy to have company outside in the shade. He's a very sweet boy. My #BoroughBreak Buddy writes: I had such an amazing day with Dipity today. We walked to Central Park, he did a great job on the leash and was completely non reactive towards other dogs (he just looked at them, but never pulled or barked). We then spent some time at my apartment, where he loved playing with a toy and got some good rest. It was also great that he was fully housebroken, after a little bit I didn't even have to worry about him having an accident. We then went to the Barking Dog around lunchtime- and again he kept to himself and I and only interacted with other people when they wanted to say hi. He got plenty of compliments there for his good behavior and relaxed nature. He loved getting scratches and used any surface (usually me) as a scratching post. Dipity is an amazing, lovable dog who will easily adapt to whatever environment he is in.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 53 lbs

Medical Notes

4/12/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 to 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam, resisted restraint for oral exam, tolerated muzzle, ate treats briefly. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = 120 R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: N/A PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Medial buttressing right stifle. 1.5 cm firm sq nodule right lateral shoulder. 4 mm pink nodule dorsal proximal tail. No lameness noted. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: No hernia palpable. POCUS: Large bladder with hypoechoic contents. No masses or stones seen. Prostate: enlarged, homogenous, no mineralization seen Aspirate of right shoulder mass: pale yellow proteinaceous material Assessment: Hematuria r/o benign prostatic hyperplasia vs infection vs other SQ cyst right shoulder Nodule tail r/o adenoma Prognosis: Good. Suspect hematuria will resolve with neuter. Plan: Intake tasks chem/cbc/ua (free catch into clean food tray) SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/14/2026

CBC nsf bun 16 wnl creat 0.8 wnl ALT 78 wnl tbili less than 0.1 mg/dl urine free catch s.g. 1.038 ph 7 protein 2+ blood 2+ rbcs 75 to 100 no bacteria or crystals A: hematuria r/o benign prostatic hypertrophy Plan advise neuter

4/15/2026

Free catch urine sent to IDEXX

4/16/2026

Urinalysis USG 1.040 pH 5.0 Glucose negative Ketones negative Blood 3+ Urobilinogen normal WBC 50-75 RBC > 100/ HPF Epithelial cells 3+ Calcium oxalate dihydrate 2+ A: Acidic pH Hematuria Pyuria Crystaluria- calcium oxalate, r/o secondary to pH vs. artifact vs. other P: Prioritize neuter

4/20/2026

Green mucoid nasal discharge A: CIRDC P: Doxycycline 100mg 2 1/2 tablets po sid x 10d

4/26/2026

Administered lepto vx LHL SQ

4/29/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tab of Carprofen 100 mg sid po x2 days as pain management.

4/30/2026

SO: Last day of CIRDC treatment was yesterday and was neutered BAR, sitting in kennel eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, no apparent bleeding or dc noted from surgical wound neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: healing neuter CIRDC apparently resolved P: CTM while in care

4/30/2026

Observed to be biting and licking kennel bars. Starting 175mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely

5/6/2026

SO: Hematuria suspicious of possible prostate issue. Neutered recently. BAR, reported still having blood in urine eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: hematuria persistent P: plan AFAST of bladder/prostate +/- radiographs

5/7/2026

Hematuria still reported. Plan sedated lateral radiograph of abdomen and repeat ultrasound of bladder and prostate, collect urine via cysto for UA and culture 0.6ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml and 0.6ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM

5/8/2026

Lateral abdominal radiograph no obvious abdominal masses or bladder calculi noted On ultrasound no debris noted in urine prostate appears enlarged with possible cystic component Urine sample with gross hematuria obtained via cysto Urine to lab for urinalysis and reflex culture Allow 2 more weeks for involution of prostate if urine culture negative. If positive consider 4-6 weeks of enrofloxacin SID 20mg/kg

5/10/2026

UA at lab usg 1.024 urine protein 3+ blood 3+ RBC >100 culture indicated pyuria resolved P: pending culture result

5/10/2026

Urine culture No growth A: Hematuria may resolve after prostate shrinks in the next several weeks after neuter Prognosis: Fair to good P: Monitor

5/14/2026

BAR, wiggly and seeking attention animal care staff noted no visible blood in urine A: hematuria not noted today P: continue to monitor

5/16/2026

SO: Hematuria reported again today Sleeping on kuranda bed at time of rounds exam eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: hematuria P: continue to monitor reports of hematuria have been waning. Removed VS aware sign to encourage reporting of hematuria episodes

5/20/2026

Staff note hematuria. Pet BAR. A: Hematuria r/o BPH Prognosis: fair. expect resolution in next several weeks as prostate atrophies P: monitor

6/4/2026

Flagged for hematuria on monitoring board Hx of persistent hematuria that seems to have resolved within the last couple of weeks, was suspected to be secondary to BPH UA no growth 5/10 Neutered 4/29 BAR, comes to front of kennel EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge H/L: Eupneic MSI: Amb x4 CNS: Normal mentation Assessment: Recurrence of hematuria - r/o BPH vs UTI vs other Plan: Requested collect free catch urine and submit UA CTM urinations

6/6/2026

Urine collected and sent to Idexx

6/8/2026

S: Repeat UA for intermittent hematuria. O: UA supports hematuria unresolved. A: I posted to VIN about this case to ask about the timeline post-neuter for full prostatic atrophy. This was the response: "Castration is the treatment of choice. It is the most effective treatment for symptomatic dogs. Prostatic size can decrease by as much as 50% in 3 weeks and by 70% over 9 weeks." --He was neutered almost 6 weeks ago. P: As far as next steps, I plan on the following: Added on Bladder Tumor Analyte (BRAF test). From VIN reply: "Prostatic neoplasia tends to be uncommon in MI dogs (or MC but only recently so) although not complete impossible. Neoplasia could potentially be detected with the BRAF." Will plan to do the following tomorrow: BP CBC (mild neutrophilia in april) Chemistry rectal exam repeat ultrasound There was a suggestion from VIN reply that follows: "If the prostate is not shrinking down, cysts not getting smaller sonographically, suspicion for prostatitis....then would get biopsy + culture."

6/9/2026

S: history of hematuria. O: No C/S/V/D A: Intermittent hematuria >2 months duration. Neutered 6w ago. P: Sedated using 0.8 mLs dexmedetomidine at 500mcg/m 2 (500mcg/ml) and 0.8 mLs butorphanol at 0.4 mg/kg (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan-0.8 mLs IM BP - not possible while conscious CBC/Chem: stress leukogram developing. Chemistry all WNL. Thoracic V/D: NSF Ultrasound: subjectively, prostate is roughly 50% of the size it was previously. Bladder wall thickened, subjectively, with urine present in the bladder. Some hyperechoic material within the lumen of the bladder - no snowglobe but the material floats in place as if by an invisible tether. Bladder Tumor Analyte positive. In context, this is inconclusive still because sample is 3+ blood. "Hematuria, glucosuria, bacteriuria, pyuria can cause false positive V-BTA. Recommend treatment/clearing of any of these interfering conditions and re-testing. (78% specificity, or 22% chance of false positive): Urine sample obtained by sterile catheter. Will submit for UA and culture again.

6/9/2026

Notes added to full exam notes from today.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 4/11/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 4/13/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Aloof, whale eye Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Tense body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily with neutral body Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary:: 5/19/26/: Dipity greets another dog at the gate with a neutral body, tense wagging tail.

Summary (6):: 6/5/26: Dipity is at the front of his kennel with a wiggly body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Dipity walks ahead with mild to no leash tension; he doesn’t react to the dog he sees. Dipity engages with the handler by allowing pets and leaning into them; he also jumps on them a few times. Dipity also engages with unfamiliar handlers with a wiggly body and allows pets from them. The handler clips their leash and returns Dipity to his kennel.

Summary (7):: 5/30/26: Dipity is at the front of his kennel with soft body when handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken out to the play-yard. He walks slowly with no pulling, following the handler. As soon as he gets outside, he starts sniffing a lot and eventually relieves himself. Dipity is social with the handler and gently takes treats. He doesn't react towards other dogs or people. He is not interested in toys or pattern games. Dipity sits next to the handler on the bench and leans for pets. During returning handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Dipity back into his kennel with no further issues. 05/22/26: A staff member was assisting a volunteer with harnessing Dipity. Dipity was wiggly and moving around throughout the process. Staff kneeled in front of him and was able to place the harness around one front leg. While attempting to secure the second leg, Dipity bit, pulled on, and then released the staff member’s sweater. The bite did not break skin. Dipity then resumed wiggling, and the volunteer was able to secure the second leg in the harness. 05/21/26: Dipity was aloof and loose bodied in PAC, allowing petting and taking treats with a soft mouth. Outside, he did well throughout the walk, checking in with handlers. On the way back from the street, Dipity was jumping on the adopter for a few seconds before biting on her shirt and pulling, releasing after a few more seconds. He returned to kennel without issue. 5/19/26: Dipity is at the front of his kennel with a loose body; he is easily leashed and brought out. He is petted and soften his eyes; the handler brings Dipity to the yard for playgroup (see dog dog notes); in between interactions, Dipity presents a loose body as he engages with by receiving pets and taking treats. After the interactions, the handler brings Dipity inside to his kennel. 5/15/26: Dipity was lying in bed as handler approached. When handler opened door Dipity came forward and was easily leashed and taken for a street walk. He walked next to handler with light leash pressure. Dipity stopped several times to sniff and investigate his surroundings. He accepted pets and leaned into handler. Handler played Up Down game with Dipity and he did well. Dipity was returned to kennel with no issue. 4/29/26: Dipity is observed to be licking and biting at crate bars. 4/24/26: Dipity is at the front of his crate with a soft body and wagging tail; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Dipity walks with mild leash tension; he doesn’t react to people. Dipity is mostly aloof, tolerating pets, but not really attentive to the handler as they call his name. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Dipity to his crate.

Date of intake:: 4/12/2026

Summary:: Allowed all handling

Date of initial:: 4/12/2026

Summary:: Tense body for exam

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no young children.

Potential challenges: : Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Dipity has been observed to have a tense body and show whale eye. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Dipity 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.