Animal Profile
Yoyo
Hello, my name is Yoyo. My animal id is #250616. I am a female tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 3/27/2026.
Yoyo has been placed on the at-risk list for medical issues. She has advanced, debilitating skin issues that are going to need diagnostics, care and support that we cannot provide. She also is showing high levels of fear, anxiety, and stress in the shelter which makes treatment for her skin concerns very difficult. Yoyo would highly benefit being moved into a quiet low stress environment and have a treatment plan put in place.
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. Yoyo has been placed on the at-risk list for medical issues. She has advanced, debilitating skin issues that are going to need diagnostics, care and support that we cannot provide. She also is showing high levels of fear, anxiety, and stress in the shelter which makes treatment for her skin concerns very difficult. Yoyo would highly benefit being moved into a quiet low stress environment and have a treatment plan put in place. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! 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 love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together! I would do best in a home with only adult humans.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 61 lbs
3/27/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years, based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense and tail tucked when walking into exam room, pulls hard toward door, able to be handled for exam with minimal restraint and slow approach, when unfamiliar handler comes into exam room has low head carriage and growls. Handler attempts to give treats and squats low and talks to Yoyo, but she continues to hard stare and growl. Opted to sedate in order to decrease FAS and better assess skin issues. Sedated using 0.8 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.8 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears have thick yellow crusts AU, multifocal scabbing present AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar 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 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patchy alopecia. Crusts throughout hair coat. Lichenification of ventral abdomen and hindlegs. Skin along hindlegs is especially erythematous. Yeasty odor to skin. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Alopecia Chronic allergies Chronic pyoderma Chronic otitis externa Overweight Intact female Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks + exam Applied douxo mousse to skin once Simplera AU once Rx: Apoquel 16mg tab, 1 tab PO BID x14d, then SID x7d Rx: Cefpodoxime 300mg PO SID x7d Rx: Ketoconazole 300mg PO SID x14d Holding off on trazodone for now 0.8 ml antisedan IM SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to skin
3/29/2026
CBC/CHEM/T4 Results: Hct- 35 % (normal low 41 %) r/o anemia of chronic disease vs other WBC- 21,000 (normal high 16,000) mature neutrophilia hyperglobulinemia 4.9 g/dl r/o immune response secondary to marked skin infection vs pyometra vs other hypokalemia 3.4 mmol/L r/o poor nutrition vs loss vs lab error vs other Due to high level of FAS Dog sedation: Using 0.9 ml dexmedetomidine at 500mcg/m2 (500mcg/ml) and 0.9 ml butorphanol at 0.4 mg/kg (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan-0.9 ml IM In House Abdominal Ultrasound: no fluid filled uterine body/horns encountered Hope to alleviate some of the FAS: Trazodone- 100mg (5 to 10 mg/kg po q 12 hrs) Sig: 2 1/2 tabs po q 12 hrs Gabapentin- 300mg SIG: 3 tabs po q 12hrs marked skin disease skin scrape- negative repeat PCV- 38 %
3/29/2026
anti-anxiety meds entered
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Date of intake:: 3/27/2026
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (No Known History)
Date of assessment:: 3/28/2026
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Fearful and tense but allows petting and handling, approaches when called, does not accept treats. Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Arousal Jog comments: Follows slowly Knock Knock comments: Approaches readily Toy Toy comments: No response
Summary (7):: 3/28/26: Yoyo is in the middle of her kennel and walks to the front with a loose body when the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and brought to the street. She walks slowly with her tail tucked. She stops to sniff around and relieves herself. She does not take treats. She checks in with the handler with soft eyes. She is brought to the assessment room (see notes) then returned to kennel where she balks. Staff attempts pick up then she growls and yelps. A second leash is put under her middle and she is muscled into kennel.
Date of intake:: 3/27/2026
Summary:: tense with tail tucked and repeatedly tried to flee, eventually allows pets
Date of initial:: 3/27/2026
Summary:: tense and tail tucked, growls at unfamiliar staff member entering room, sedated
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Yoyo 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 4
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No Children (Under 13): Due to Yoyo's fearful behavior and potential for defensive aggression, we recommend a home with no children.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/Touch Sensitivity/Fearful/Potential for Defensive Aggression: Yoyo has displayed signs of fearful defensive aggression, snapping and vocalizing when being handled in ways he finds uncomfortable. It is important to move slowly with Minerva, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Minerva to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and defensive aggression.