Animal Profile
Inky
Hello, my name is Inky. My animal id is #265162. I am a female black dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/28/2026, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance - no time for animal.
Inky is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Inky is a nervous but friendly dog who was surrendered due owner unable to care for her. We have assessed that Inky has cherry eye of her right eye and has some eye discharge that may be due to a lack of tear production. While she was tolerant of all other portions of her exam, Inky has behaviorally not allowed diagnostics or treatments for her eyes in house. Inky may need daily maintenance with their medical condition and will require further follow up with outside vet care.
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. Inky is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Inky is a nervous but friendly dog who was surrendered due owner unable to care for her. We have assessed that Inky has cherry eye of her right eye and has some eye discharge that may be due to a lack of tear production. While she was tolerant of all other portions of her exam, Inky has behaviorally not allowed diagnostics or treatments for her eyes in house. Inky may need daily maintenance with their medical condition and will require further follow up with outside vet care. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 45.0125 lbs
9/28/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4-7 years based on dentition / condition, consistent with O reported age of 5yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: OS Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm at distance, NATA CRT dt behavior Observed Behavior - Nervous / tense, looking for escape, flailed head when attempting to touch face but tolerant of other tasks. Did not escalate further. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: OD cherry eye with periocular erythema and mucoid greenish discharge / film across cornea and at medial canthus, OS mucoid greenish discharge / film across cornea and at medial canthus, no blepharospasm OU, ears clean at distance, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean dentition at distance, limited distance exam dt behavior PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, Grade II/VI LAS HM, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Tense, not overtly painful, no masses palpated but difficult to assess due to tenseness U/G: Female - appears intact no tattoo or spay scar, mature nipples, no discharge from vulva, no mammary gland tumors appreciated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: OD cherry eye OU discharge r/o KCS vs other Low grade HM r/o stress / physio vs cardiac (r/o DMVD vs other) vs extra cardiac FI mature adult mixed breed Prognosis: Fair with appropriate treatment Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks Attempted ophthalmic exam / diagnostics but P would not tolerate - flails head persistently when trying touch face Added to ARL - unable to provide appropriate treatment in shelter due to P behavior ADD Gabapentin 600mg (~30mg/kg) PO BID TFN for analgesia and FAS SURGERY: Okay for surgery - recc re auscult prior to sedation, recc flush eyes and copious eye lubricant intra operatively
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, alert barked at first but was quickly friendly and allowed handling.
Basic Information:: 6-year-old female dog, lived with previous owner for 2 months.
Previously lived with:: adults, children, and another dog
How is this dog around strangers?: alert barks but then social and outgoing.
How is this dog around children?: jumps and is aroused.
How is this dog around other dogs?: does not get along with other dogs, was tolerant only with the one she lived with.
How is this dog around cats?: no experience
Resource guarding:: no resource guarding
Bite history:: no history
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Other Notes:: pulls hard on leash, does not get along with new dogs and children. alert barks at new people.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: cherry eye
For a New Family to Know: knows "sit and stay", very affectionate loves belly rubs and cuddling. wants to be around people and have attention. goes potty outside on walks at least 3 times a day. not picky with food, eats most types and treats.
Date of intake:: 9/28/2026
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (2 months)
Previously lived with:: Adults, children, and another dog
Behavior toward strangers:: Alert barks but then social and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: jumps and is aroused
Behavior toward dogs:: tolerant of resident dog; does not get along with familiar dogs
Behavior toward cats:: unknown
Resource guarding:: none reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Inky is reported to have a very high energy level.
Other Notes:: pulls hard on leash, does not get along with new dogs and children. alert barks at new people. goes potty outside on walks at least 3 times a day.
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: mild pulling Reactivity to humans: ignores Reactivity to dogs: ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): highly anxious - pants heavily, Paces, lingers in front of doors Call over: does not approach Sociability comments: does not warm up, unable to settle or focus Handling Soft handling: tense, pants heavily, tolerates contact Exuberant handling: tense, pants heavily, tolerates contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: follows, distracted Arousal comments: Knock: no response Knock Comments: Toy: no response Toy comments:
Summary (7):: 09/30/26(BA note): Inky is standing at the front of her kennel and will allow the handler to leash her with ease. She will then be brought to the assessment room, where she will avoid the handlers and initially avoid allowing them to place a drag leash and collar on her. The handlers will be able to place the drag leash and collar once she begins eating high-value treats. She will tolerate handling while focused on the treats. She will run without becoming aroused, does not react to the knock, and will completely ignore the toy. For more information, see Behavioral Assessment.
Date of intake:: 9/28/2026
Summary:: Alert parked at first but quickly warms up and allows handling
Date of initial:: 9/28/2026
Summary:: Nervous, tense, seeks exit, flails head when touching face, tolerant of other tasks
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): due to Inky's high levels of anxiety, fearfulness, and handling/touch sensitivity we recommend a home with older respectful dog Savvy children.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity | Fearful: Inky was noted to be nervous during her medical exam and began flailing her head when her face was examined due to her medical condition. It is important to move slow with Inky and to be cautious when touching her and other areas as we do not know where she may have other sensitivities. Jimmy was awesome noted to be fearful during her handling assessment Please see handout on handling /touch sensitivity and decompression period. Anxiety: Inky has been highly anxious during her stay in care - panting heavily, pacing, seeking exit, and unable to settle or focus on her own. If she 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 Handel on generalized anxiety.