Animal Profile
Rosie
Hello, my name is Rosie . My animal id is #216792. I am a desexed female white 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 12/15/2024, with the surrender reason stated as animal health - will need ongoing vet care.
Rosie is at risk due to medical reasons. She was found one month ago and was reported to have frequent seizures since then. No seizure activity has been noted since coming to ACC. She is currently being managed on keppra and gabapentin, but she will require continued care and diagnostics to determine the underlying cause of the seizures. Behaviorally, she is quiet and allows all handling.
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. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Rosie is at risk due to medical reasons. She was found one month ago and was reported to have frequent seizures since then. No seizure activity has been noted since coming to ACC. She is currently being managed on keppra and gabapentin, but she will require continued care and diagnostics to determine the underlying cause of the seizures. Behaviorally, she is quiet and allows all handling. Rosie was described by her finder as a loveable and affectionate dog. She loves to be where her people are and absolutely adores attention. She is a sweet lady looking for her new forever home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 14.2 lbs
12/16/2024
DVM Intake Estimated age: 5-7 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Owner surrender, reported 1 month history of frequent daily seizures. Has been managed on keppra, no medications provided Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Whale eye and tucked tail but takes treats readily. Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 4/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage II dental disease. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: Grade II-III/VI heart murmur. No arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: female spayed, tattoo noted, no discharge INT: Rough and patchy/matted hair coat, no ectoparasites or masses noted. Diffusely dry skin, bilateral areas of hypotrichosis on flanks (reportedly from constant wearing of harness, removed prior to exam) MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. CBC: All values WNL Chemistry sample not received Assessment: -Hx seizures -Stage II dental disease -Grade II-III heart murmur -Dermatitis Prognosis: Fair to guarded pending cause of seizures Plan: -Scheduled re-submission of chemistry -Start keppra 20 mg/kg PO q12h (TID dosing not feasible in-shelter) -Start gabapentin 10 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely -Start douxo mousse to whole body q3d x 21d until 1/6 -Keep in medical on seizure watch Surgery:
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
dog allowed all handling
Date of Intake: 12/15/2024
Basic Information:: Rosey is a 4.5 year old female SMB dog. She is not spayed. She was a rescued stray dog. She has been with her previous family since July 2024. She was surrendered due to Major life challenges.
Previously lived with:: Adults, Children, Dogs
How is this dog around strangers?: noted to be shy/prefer contact on their own terms. Will hide at first.
How is this dog around children?: lived with a child aged 2, was found to be friendly/outgoing, playful, and tolerant.
How is this dog around other dogs?: lived with 2 other SMB dogs, was found to be friendly/outgoing, playful, and tolerant. Was also found to be the same with unfamiliar dogs on and off leash.
How is this dog around cats?: no experience
Bite history:: none reported.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: fearful of loud noises. Isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping, and collar is grabbed/touched. Feet/paws were never attempted to touch.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: suffers from Seizures
For a New Family to Know: Rosey is known as social and affectionate. She is also a quiet dog. She likes to hang out in front of the bedroom door. During walks on leash, she scores a 2. Very minimal to mild pulling on leash. She is used to being walked 1-2 times per day for about 15 mins each. She was loved because she is affectionate and lovable.
Date of intake:: 12/15/2024
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults, Children (2 y/o), 2 SMB
Behavior toward strangers:: shy/prefer contact on their own terms. Will hide at first.
Behavior toward children:: friendly/outgoing, playful, and tolerant.
Behavior toward dogs:: friendly/outgoing, playful, and tolerant.
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: No known history of Resource guarding.
Bite history:: No known Bite history.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Rosie is reported to have a medium energy level.
Other Notes:: fearful of loud noises. Isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping, and collar is grabbed/touched. Feet/paws were never attempted to touch.
Date of assessment:: 12/17/2024
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive- Didnt walk pass dogs Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- sniffing, neutral body Call over: Aloof- Lip licks, stiff Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- lip licks, stiff Exuberant handling: Allowed- lip licks, stiff Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- Neutral Arousal comments: Knock: Ignores Knock Comments: Toy: Sniff Toy comments:
Date of intake:: 12/15/2024
Summary:: allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 12/16/2024
Summary:: Whale eye and tucked tail but takes treats readily
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Potential challenges: : Fearful,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/Anxiety- Rosie began to display lip lickin, stiff body during her assessment. Managing her anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see handout on generalized anxiety and decompression period.