Animal Profile
Mildred
Hello, my name is Mildred. My animal id is #229879. I am a female black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 6/19/2025.
Mildred needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a sweet, senior dog with pneumonia. She is not eating and needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Mildred needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a sweet, senior dog with pneumonia. She is not eating and needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover. 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 prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. I am playful and cute!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 92 lbs
6/20/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-9 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - aloof, allows all handling for exam, tense for tasks and muzzled as a precaution but did well. Periodic vocalizing but did not escalate. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 120 bpm R = panting BCS: 7/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, worn dentition w/ mild tartar (PDDZ 1/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no appreciable OHE scar palpated, pet did not tolerate shaving MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Overweight Mild dental disease Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort + behavior assessment Rx: Trazodone 300mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
6/20/2025
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
7/1/2025
RR 40 EEN: Green mucoid nasal discharge RESP: Tachypneic at rest A: Pneumonia Prognosis: Poor Plan LRS 900 mls SQ sid x 3days Enrofloxacin 100mg/ml 4.2 mls diluted to 10 mls with steriile water sq sid x 3 days Cerenia 10mg/ml 4.2 mls SQ sid x 3d
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 6/19/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (No Known History)
Date of assessment:: 6/20/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate – dog pulls on and off; to get to scent; out the building Reactivity to humans: None – ignores Reactivity to dogs: None – ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted, does not approach – active, exploring environment, stands near door Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Soft handling: Tolerates contact – not relaxed, whale eyes, panting, whines Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact – not relaxed, whale eyes, panting, whines, moves away Comments: Arousal Jog comments: Follows, panting, whines and whimpers Knock Knock comments: No response Toy Toy comments: Grips, moves away, plays, panting
Summary:: 6/26/25: Mildred greets another dog at the gate with a soft body and soft wagging tail. Off leash, she does not approach the other dog, exploring the pen.
Date of intake:: 6/19/2025
Summary:: Reportedly friendly, allowed microchip scan
Date of initial:: 6/19/2025
Summary:: Aloof, allowed handling, muzzled and vocalizes periodically
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Mildred 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 Mildred's high anxiety and slight fearfulness, Mildred should go to a home with older children.
Potential challenges: : Fearful,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Mildred was fearful throughout her assessment, displaying whale eyes and avoiding contact. She will need time to warm up when meeting new people. Please see the handout on decompression. Anxiety: Mildred is anxious. She was observed, panting, whimpering and pacing. She will need daily enrichment to help manage her behavior. Please see the handout on General Anxiety.