Animal Profile
Ambar
Hello, my name is Ambar. My animal id is #253093. I am a female blonde dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 5/4/2026, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- death of owner.
Ambar is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ambar arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. Upon arrival Ambar was noted to be social with staff. Ambar was also noted to be loose and wiggly bodied during her medical exam. Unfortunately, Ambar has become increasingly reactive in shelter. Although inconsistent, at times she has been observed to pull hard with a tense body toward occupied crates and kennels while barking. Ambar's previous owner describes her as friendly and outgoing. Medically, Ambar has CIRDC and is noted to be overweight.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Ambar is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Ambar arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. Upon arrival Ambar was noted to be social with staff. Ambar was also noted to be loose and wiggly bodied during her medical exam. Unfortunately, Ambar has become increasingly reactive in shelter. Although inconsistent, at times she has been observed to pull hard with a tense body toward occupied crates and kennels while barking. Ambar's previous owner describes her as friendly and outgoing. Medically, Ambar has CIRDC and is noted to be overweight. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am playful and cute! I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 84 lbs
5/6/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9 months per owner, exam agrees Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - loose wiggly body, flops over for belly rubs, wagging tail. Food motivated and easily distracted with food for tasks. Jumpy and lightly mouthy. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, fairly clean -- limited due to muzzle 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 OHE scar or tattoo noted 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 Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Trazodone 300mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery
5/13/2026
Noted on symptoms board to be coughing S: BAR in kennel. Eats all treats offered. O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L- eupneic, no appreciable sneezing or coughing while cage side MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC P: Move to Dog ISO Doxycycline 400mg PO SID x10d
5/13/2026
Staff note pet is highly dog reactive A: Increasing arousal in shelter P: Clonidine 0.2 mg 2 tablets po bid while in shelter
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
FRIENDLY AND VERY SOCIAL.
Date of Intake: 5/4/2026
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Ambar is a 9 month old female LMB. Ambar is being surrender due to her owner passing away in late January, the brother took over her and 2 other dogs, but unfortunately it has become stressful and needs to rehome.
Previously lived with:: 2 ADULTS, 2 DOGS/ ONE MALE LMB AND OTHER SMALL DOG.
How is this dog around strangers?: Ambar is known to be friendly and outgoing with strangers and visitors. she is also very playful and tolerant of them.
How is this dog around children?: Ambar is known to be friendly and outgoing with children of all ages. she is also very playful and tolerant of them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs : friendly and outgoing, tolerant. Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: tolerant Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: playful and tolerant.
How is this dog around cats?: No experiences.
Resource guarding:: Ambar finds toys and treats very valuable to her. Owner has never attempted to touch when in her possession.
Bite history:: None reported.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: Ambar is anxious when left alone and has destructive tendencies. She may attempt to chase small animals while on walks. Ambar is unbothered by physical stimuli.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Ambar is a social and affectionate dog! She is quiet and very active and playful. She loves to play in the back yard. Ambar does not allow for bathing/brushing and gets sick on car rides. She is used to going on 90 minute walks twice per day and pulls very little on the leash. She is a sweet and playful girl who loves running around and playing fetch. She has spent her life surrounded by people and dogs.
Date of intake:: 5/4/2026
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 2 dogs (1 MMB and 1 SMB)
Behavior toward strangers:: Ambar is friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Ambar is friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward dogs:: Ambar is friendly with familiar dogs, tolerant of unfamiliar dogs
Behavior toward cats:: No experience
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Date of assessment:: 5/15/2026
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Stops to sniffs Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Neutral body Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Becomes tense during exuberant handling Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler, neutral body Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips firm, becomes tense and hovers
Summary (7):: 5/15/26: Ambar is observed to fixate, pull hard towards, and hard bark at every dog she sees. She is also observed to hard bark and pull towards a dog in a nearby crate while waiting for the elevator. 5/14/26: Ambar is reported to be highly kennel reactive 5/12/26: Ambar is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose body and wagging tail. She is easily leashed and pulls moderately--hard out of the building and on the street. She pulls a bit harder towards a person passing her with a loose body. She allows petting with a wagging tail and takes treats. On the way back to her kennel room in the hallway she growls and snarls towards a small dog exiting their room, however it must be noted that the handler also accidentally stepped on her paw at this exact moment. The handler offers her a moment and some treats to calm down before entering the kennel room, and she returns to her kennel with ease. 05/07/26: Ambar is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches, she is leashed without issue and taken to the street for her walk. She engages in social interaction with staff she passes in the hallway, allowing pets and sitting near them. She walks outside and pulls mildly, relieving herself and sniffing around. She attempts to pull toward people socially and when seeing dogs shows moderate interest, she walks for a while before being brought back inside for her assessment, once finished she is returned to kennel without issue.
Date of intake:: 5/4/2026
Summary:: Social
Date of initial:: 5/6/2026
Summary:: Loose wiggly body, rolls over for belly rubs, wagging tail, jumps up and is mouthy
ENERGY LEVEL:: Ambar is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Ambar.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to resource guarding and touch sensitivity, we recommend a home with no young children.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Ambar has been observed to become tense and hover over a toy in her possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Ambar's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Handling Sensitivity: Ambar was observed to become tense during exuberant contact. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Ambarto be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. On-leash reactivity: At the care center, Ambar has been observed to react to other dogs on leash when moving past kennels, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Ambar may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see hand-out for On-leash Reactivity.