Animal Profile
Pringle
Hello, my name is Pringle. My animal id is #216270. I am a female tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 12/8/2024.
Pringle is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Pringle is extremely fearful in the Care Centers. During walks, she is hypervigilant, with her ears slightly pinned, tail low, and constantly scanning her surroundings. She does show some interest in treats and allows limited handling and once hard bark during her intake exam. Medically, Pringle is currently receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Pringle is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Pringle is extremely fearful in the Care Centers. During walks, she is hypervigilant, with her ears slightly pinned, tail low, and constantly scanning her surroundings. She does show some interest in treats and allows limited handling and once hard bark during her intake exam. Medically, Pringle is currently receiving treatment for CIRDC. Pringle arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During her stay in the care center Pringle has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to have a tense body, tucked tail and showing whale eye. When approached by handlers Pringle has been observed to maintain her distance and begin seeking exit. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 60.4 lbs
12/9/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-6 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Brought in by the police; tranquilize attempted 3 times; apparently still has dart on right flank Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Hard barking in kennel; tense Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 80hr (sedated) R = 25rr (sedated) BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; 3 puncture wounds from tranquilizing police darts (appear superficial) 1) left lateral thorax with cap/needle present 2) right lateral upper thigh 3) right upper shoulder; no SQ emphysematous tissue around thorax dart CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Apparently healthy Small superficial puncture wounds from tranquilizing darts Prognosis: Good Plan: Dog sedation: Using 0.8ml dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) and 0.8ml butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan- 0.8 ml Chest Rads: NSF behavior assessment Trazodone- 100mg (5 to 10 mg/kg po q 12 hrs) sig: 2 1/4 tab po q 12 hrs Intake procedures SURGERY: Okay for surgery
12/13/2024
Adjusting behavior medications due to the following behaviors: "hypervigilant and fearful both in kennel and on walks" P: Rx: Trazodone 250mg PO BID indefinitely Rx: Gabapentin 400mg PO BID indefinitely
12/20/2024
Large amount of liquid diarrhea present in kennel, noted while out for a walk Attempted to get stool sample, but kennel was already sprayed down when returning with sampling equipment Starting fenbendazole 60lbs dose PO SID x5d monitor for continued occurrence
12/22/2024
Hx: noted during rounds to have nasal congestion and mucoid nasal discharge QAR eent- mucoid nasal discharge; no coughing on presentation hl-eupneic msi- amb x 4 A) CIRDC P) Doxycycline- 8-10 mg/kg (100 mg tabs) sig: 2 1/2 tabs po q 24 hrs x 10 d's Supportive care may be affected by FAS
12/31/2024
No CIRDC symptoms
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 12/8/2024
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history
Other Notes:: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*
Date of assessment:: 12/31/2024
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room, checks in with handler, jumps up Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Moves away from handler during exuberant contact Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily, wagging tail Toy Toy comments: Grips lightly, relinquishes
Summary:: 12/18/24: Pringle greets another dog at the gate with a neutral body, wide dilated eyes. When the greeter dog moves away she follows him.
Summary (7):: 12/28/24: Pringle is reported to be highly reactive to the neighboring pop-up dog in her room. She will attempt to kennel fight with the neighboring dog when leashed and when exiting/entering the room. She has been reported to even attempt to jump on the dogs pop-up when returning to kennel. When handlers use leash pressure to move her away from the pop-up she turns to handlers looking as though she's about to jump on handler. 12/13/24: Pringle was reported to be hesitant coming out of kennel, even with the use of treats. When attempting to go on a street walk she tries to get away from the handler. With a tucked tail and pinned ears. Handler attempted to create distance but she remained fearful. Pringle heard a sound outside and got scared so handler brought her back inside and to the K9 behavior office due to high FAS. Pringle did not take treats outside but does take them in kennel when it is thrown. 12/10/24- Pringle is at the front of her kennel with her body low to the ground with a tip of her tail wagging when handler approaches. When handler attempts to leash Pringle gives a slight push at the door to come out, after a couple of attempts handler was able to leash. She was taken for a street walk where she was hypervigilant (ears slightly pinned, tail low, looking around). She was offered treats and just sniff them. She had a moderate pull throughout the walk, when returning to the building she started to pull hard. She was taken for an assessment, she sniffed around a little but was seeking exit at times. She was hesitant to collar and would back away even with a treat lure. Assessment was ended to not further stress Pringle out. She was returned to her kennel without issue.
Date of intake:: 12/8/2024
Summary:: Reported to have growled at the police
Date of initial:: 12/9/2024
Summary:: Hard barking in kennel; tense
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Pringle 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 additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Once Pringle has warmed up to handler she has been observed to jump up in a social manner. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Fearful Defensive: Pringle has been observed to be fearful during her stay in shelter. Noted to have a tucked tail and show whale eye. Pringle has also been observed to hard bark towards handlers. It is important to move slowly with Pringle, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.