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Molly is at-risk due to behavioral concerns. Molly is not adjusting well to the care center environment. Molly is noted to frequently screeches, paces, jumps on kennel doors, pushes tray doors open, and pulls or destroys water bowls and buckets. Molly shows reactivity toward dogs passing her kennel, including vocalizing, pawing through barriers, fixating, and pulling hard toward neighboring kennels when removed. Medically Molly has allergies(undetermined), alopecia, and dermatitis - unspecified.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Molly is at-risk due to behavioral concerns. Molly is not adjusting well to the care center environment. Molly is noted to frequently screeches, paces, jumps on kennel doors, pushes tray doors open, and pulls or destroys water bowls and buckets. Molly shows reactivity toward dogs passing her kennel, including vocalizing, pawing through barriers, fixating, and pulling hard toward neighboring kennels when removed. Medically Molly has allergies(undetermined), alopecia, and dermatitis - unspecified. Meet Molly! Molly came to us as a stray, and while her past is a mystery, she's showing glimpses of a gentle and curious personality. She enjoys brief petting sessions along her side and likes exploring new spaces at her own pace. Molly can be a little wary of new people and situations, so she thrives when given time and patience to adjust. My Ideal Home Molly would do best in a calm, quiet, adult-only home where she can feel safe and build confidence. She needs a patient adopter who can go at her pace, provide daily mental and physical stimulation, and use positive reinforcement to build trust. Long walks, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games will help her stay happy and engaged. Other Fun Facts Molly has a sweet curiosity and enjoys snuffle mats and brief play with toys. She has a subtle sense of humor too - she once carefully "stole" a mop from a handler before being distracted by a squeaky ball! With time and patience, she will blossom into a devoted and loving companion

My medical notes are...

Weight: 49.6 lbs

Medical Notes

12/12/2025

Your newly adopted pet may have a GRADE 3/4 HEART MURMUR and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

12/12/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Agency BAR MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Observed Behavior - Yellow; The patient is generally friendly, affectionate, and accepts treats, but is uncomfortable when the ears and paws are handled. The patient snapped and alligator-rolled during handling of sensitive areas, requiring muzzle placement. A yellow medical color was assigned to indicate caution. Muzzled for handling of sensitive areas. Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective: P = 120 hr R = 40 rr (pant) BCS 5/9 Wt = 42.8 lbs EENT: Mild bilateral mucoid ocular discharge noted with mild periocular erythema and swelling. Both ear canals are moderately erythematous and thickened with a moderate amount of dry, white-yellow discharge. Oral Exam: Scant dental calculus noted. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 3-4/6 systolic heart murmur auscultated, loudest on the left side; auscultation was challenging due to patient activity level and panting. Lungs clear, eupneic. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI (no spay scar or green spay tattoo observed) MSI: Ambulatory x 4. Generalized dermatitis is present, characterized by moderate erythema and lichenification of the axillary regions and the medial aspect of the left tarsus. Mild erythema of the ventrum and interdigital spaces of all paws is also noted. A crusty, alopecic lesion is present on the dorsal, cranial aspect of the tail. Nails are overgrown. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: -Dermatitis, generalized - R/O allergic dermatitis (atopy vs. food allergy), secondary pyoderma -Otitis externa, bilateral - R/O secondary bacterial and/or yeast infection -Pododermatitis, generalized - R/O secondary bacterial and/or yeast infection -Heart murmur, grade 3-4/6 - R/O underlying cardiac disease -Conjunctivitis, bilateral -Dental calculus, mild -Overgrown nails Prognosis: Fair Plan: *DIAGNOSTICS*: -Wood's lamp examination: Negative on affected skin areas. -Recheck auscultation in 1 week. -Recheck skin examination in 1 week. *TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES*: -Nail trim performed. -Bilateral ear cleaning performed. -Simplera administered otically to both ears. *MEDICATIONS DISPENSED*: -Apoquel (oclacitinib) 16 mg tablets: Give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours for 14 days, then give 1 tablet by mouth every 24 hours for 14 days. -Gabapentin 300 mg capsules: Give 1 capsule (15.4 mg/kg) by mouth every 12 hours for 5 days for anxiety and discomfort with handling. -Douxo Pyo: Apply to affected skin areas twice daily for 1 week. *OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS, FOLLOW-UP CARE*: -Recheck appointment scheduled in 1 week to re-evaluate skin condition and heart murmur. -Continue Apoquel as directed and re-evaluate need for long-term therapy after 1 month. SURGERY: Temporary waiver d/t heart murmur -Heart murmur detected (note grade): Grade 3-4/6

12/16/2025

Discontinue BID topical application of duoxo mousse. Okay to continue other treatments, CTM while at QACC and recheck as scheduled.

12/17/2025

Behavior team reports barking and growling at staff entering office where she is housed; episode where she bit and held onto a mop that was being used nearby - released when handler distracted her with a ball. Start trazodone 10 mg/kg PO BID and clonidine 0.015 mg/kg PO BID

12/19/2025

Recheck heart murmur and skin S/O: BAR, active and excitable, but allows limited exam. EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge; ears appear mildly erythematous from a distance (did not allow close examination) H/L: Panting intermittently, no heart murmur noted in between panting MSI: Ambulatory x 4, areas of dry skin with mild erythema visible ventrally A: Heart murmur - not appreciated today, ro excessive panting/FAS at intake Dermatitis & otitis - likely allergy Conjunctivitis - apparently resolved P: Recommend allergy follow up with placement. Will likely need regular ear cleanings, HA diet trial, +/- oral medications for atopy. CTM while at QACC SURGERY: Okay for surgery

12/29/2025

Progress exam: Coughing & sneezing noted on rounds board Subjective: QAR, no C/S/V/D Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mod. dry discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days & medical feedings PO BID x5 days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

12/30/2025

Diagnosed with CIRDC yesterday S/O: QAR, comes forward and eats sausages readily, appetite scores report both great and poor appetite over past 24 hours, no v/d/s/c noted, eupneic with moderate mucoserous nasal discharge. A/P: CIRDC, ro hyporexia; continue medical feedings and recheck as scheduled.

12/31/2025

Recheck - poor appetite, CIRDC S/O: QAR on kuranda bed, quiet out of kennel as well, allows handling that she didn't used to allow; does not eat high value treats (sausages) today, coughing, no s/v/d noted EENT: Moderate to heavy mucopurulent nasal discharge LUNGS: Mild dyspnea/puffing cheeks, normal resp rate CNS: Quiet mentation A: CIRDC Anorexia Suspect pneumonia P: Discontinue doxycycline and behavior meds (trazodone and clonidine) Start SQ LRS 400 ml x 2 days Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 2 days Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg SQ SID x 5 days Start clindamycin 11 mg/kg SQ BID x 5 days Continue medical feedings Recheck in 2 days

1/2/2026

Recheck CIRDC, anorexia +/- pneumonia S/O: QAR-BAR, eating sausages readily, eats a bit of kitten food with coaxing, but prefers sausages. Occasional cough (mostly after resisting/struggling during medical treatments), no v/d/s. EENT: Moderate crusting and mucoserous nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Mild underweight, ambulatory x 4 A: Anorexia - improved CIRDC +/- pneumonia Allergies - otitis, dermatitis P: Molly is no longer tolerating fluid administration or injections. Thrashes against restraint and became stressed, which caused increased coughing. Discontinue SQ LRS and cerenia (unable to give today) Continue enrofloxacin and clindamycin SQ for now Check tomorrow if she will eat enro/clinda in sausages - then consider switching to oral meds

1/3/2026

Progress exam: P reported to be BAR and eating well; ok to discontinue supportive care and injectable medications: Switching to oral medications: -Enrofloxacin 204mg (10.7mg/kg) PO q24h x 5 days -Clindamycin 187.5mg (10mg/kg) PO q12h x 5 days *Recheck in 2 days and day 10

1/6/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1 empty bowl present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

1/8/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Move out of iso, signage placed -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

1/21/2026

Behavior team reports screeching, pacing, jumping on kennel door. Restart trazodone 10 mg/kg PO BID.

1/24/2026

Behavior team reports kennel stress, grabbing water bowl. Add clonidine 0.02 mg/kg PO BID.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake dog was very friendly and outgoing, she greeted staff with a loose wiggly body and a wagging tail. Staff was easily able to leash, collar, scan for MC, and walk to kennel with no issues.

Date of Intake: 12/12/2025

Date of intake:: 12/12/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no prior history

Date of assessment:: 2/19/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Needed to be coaxed out of kennel Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately Social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: fearful, approaches with baby talk Handling Soft handling: Accepts Contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates Contact Handling comments: accepts petting, lip licks, whale eye Arousal Jog: Follows low bodied Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches slowly, wagging tail Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: Molly was surrendered as a stray, so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 12/18: Due to the weather only a gate greet is conducted. Molly is introduced to a novel male dog and begins to screech while darting left to right upon greeting the male. Handlers attempt to refocus her but she remains fixated on the other dog. Handlers pick up her leash and walk her away from the gate to return her to kennel.

Summary (6):: 2/15/26: Molly is seen to be screeching and sticking her paws towards other dogs passing her kennel when being walked out of the room. When the tray door is closed, she pushes it right back and begins to screech again. 2/8/26: Molly is bowing in her kennel with her nose sticking out of the kennel as the handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and brought into the behavior office where her collar is clipped with a drag leash. She will run around the room jumping on handlers and briefly stopping at the snuffle mat to eat treats. She will continue to jump on handlers and can briefly be redirected with treats for a while but eventually her leash has to be held. She is returned to her kennel with no issue. 2/1/26: Molly is lying on her side at front of kennel as handler approaches. As handler unlocks kennel she stands up and greets handler with a loose and wiggly body. She is easily leashed and escorted for an outside walk. Outside she immediately relieves herself. She walks next to handler occasionally getting ahead but then slowing down. She maintains a neutral body. When people would pass on the street, she would pay no attention. She was returned to kennel with no issue. 1/25/26: Molly is laying down at the front of kennel with her snout poking out of her water bowl slot as the handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken to the behavior room. In the room, she would jump up on the handler with a loose and wiggly body to receive treats and pets. She engages in a cheese lick mat and would play fetch with toys. She is able to return back to her kennel with no issues. 1/23/26: Molly was observed to pull his water bowl in as the handler passes.

Summary (7):: 1/17/26: Molly is observed to screech, pace, pacing and jumping up on her kennel door. Molly is also noted to pull in her water bowl to stick her muzzle out of the feeding slot. 01/15/26 (Late Entry): Staff report that Molly engages in destructive behavior toward her water bowls and buckets. 01/13/26 (Late Entry): Staff have observed that Molly refuses to proceed past the side entrance and attempts to pull back toward her kennel. 01/10/26 (Late Entry): Staff report that Molly resists returning to the kennel and trips when rushing; treats help guide her back. 12/28/25: Molly is lying on her kuranda bed with a neutral frame as handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and walks to the Canine Behavior Office where she is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space. Molly appears to be under the weather and is lower energy, slowly exploring the space and coughing occasionally. Molly will engage with a snuffle mat for several minutes and accepts brief petting along her side with a neutral body. After her session, Molly is returned to kennel safely. 12/16: While a staff member is mopping the floor around Molly's crate, she begins screeching and biting towards the mop until she catches a piece of the head and holds on. A second handler squeaks a ball, but she does not react. The handler bends and shows her the ball while squeaking the ball. Molly releases the mop when she sees the ball. 12/15/25: A staff member reports to handler that Molly had previously gotten loose in the room and was then placed back into her crate. She is then observed to be hard barking, jumping onto the side of her crate and pushing at the gap in the door at a dog in a neighboring kennel. The staff member attempted to leash her to return her back to her crate in an office but Molly begins to grab at the leash. The handler asks them to cover the neighboring kennel while they distract Molly with treats, standing between the two kennels acting as a visual blocker. After the kennel is covered, Molly is leashed with treats. She will exit the kennel and pull hard towards the neighboring kennel. As they exit the room, Molly is fixated on the dog and continues to fixate on pulling in that direction for the duration of the walk back to her crate in the office. She is distracted with a squeaker momentarily and will walk with the handler as long as they squeak the squeaker. She is then secured safely in the crate. 12/15: Molly was observed to bark and growl at a staff member that enters the office.

Date of intake:: 12/12/2025

Summary:: loose, allowed handling

Date of initial:: 12/12/2025

Summary:: accepts treats, but is uncomfortable when the ears and paws are handled

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Molly 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 handling sensitivity and fearfulness displayed in acre, we recommend she goes to an adult-only home.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Kennel presence

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Molly gives clear warnings when she is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Molly, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Molly to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Molly would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. See handouts on Decompression Period and Fearful and Defensive Aggression. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Molly shows reactivity toward dogs passing her kennel, including vocalizing, pawing through barriers, fixating, and pulling hard toward neighboring kennels when removed.Training should focus on increasing distance from triggers, teaching alternative focus behaviors, and gradually counter-conditioning her to unfamiliar people and dogs to reduce reactivity. Please see the handout On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Anxiety/Kennel presence: Molly is noted to Molly is observed to screech, pace, pacing and jumping up on her kennel door. Molly is also noted to pull in her water bowl to stick her muzzle out of the feeding slot. A calm, predictable environment paired with reward-based handling will help reduce her anxiety and increase her comfort around people and new experiences. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety.