Animal Profile


Brie

Hello, my name is Brie . My animal id is #242359. I am a desexed female blonde dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 months 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a returns on 12/8/2025.

Brie is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Brie has been obsvered to be highly dog reactive. Noted to cage fight intensely while in the kennel room and lunge towards other dogs while on leash. Recently Brie has been obsvered to be licking her kennel bars. With handlers Brie is obsvered to have a soft body. Medically, Brie is apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Brie is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Brie has been observed to be highly dog reactive. Noted to cage fight intensely while in the kennel room and lunge towards other dogs while on leash. Recently Brie has been observed to be licking her kennel bars. With handlers Brie is observed to have a soft body. Medically, Brie is apparently healthy. Meet Brie! Brie is back at ACC after a recent adoption didn't work out-her adopter was a first-time pet parent (with young kids) who quickly became overwhelmed when Brie got sick and needed medical care. Brie is a friendly, wiggly girl who seeks affection and enjoys being around her people. Shelter life, however, has been stressful for her: she can get amped up in the kennel environment and is especially reactive around other dogs, so she's looking for a calmer, more experienced home that can help her reset and thrive. My Ideal Home Brie would do best with an experienced adopter who can provide structure, decompression time, and positive-reinforcement training-especially around impulse control and dog reactivity. A calm, low-traffic home with consistent routines, daily enrichment, and steady exercise will help her settle. Because she can get overwhelmed by busy environments and nearby dogs, she'll likely do best with someone who can manage space on walks and work on calm behaviors over time. Good with Kids? No kids under 13. Brie can be jumpy with greetings and is currently showing stressed, reactive behavior in the shelter, so she's recommended for a home with older kids/teens (or adults only) who can follow guidance and help keep things calm and predictable. Good with Other Pets? Dog introductions would need to be slow and thoughtful. Brie has shown kennel reactivity and has lunged toward dogs outside, and staff have reported intense "kennel fighting" behaviors when exiting the room. She may do best as the only pet, or with an experienced adopter who can safely manage introductions and ongoing training. Behavior Determination Level 3 - Experienced Adopters Recommended. Brie is affectionate and social, but she's struggling with kennel stress, impulse control, and dog reactivity. She needs a steady, dog-savvy home that can provide decompression, training, and consistent routines. Other Fun Facts • Very friendly and wiggly-she's all about attention and affection • Loves treats (and will happily work for them!)

My medical notes are...

Weight: 54 lbs

11/24/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2 years Is this an orphan kitten? No Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray dog Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Friendly and curious, loose tail wagging and ears relaxed. wiggly during exam and services. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: mildly enlarged nipples, hood vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, epidermal collarettes covering abdomen and ventral thorax, erythematous skin on left caudal thigh-superficial abrasion CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NE Wood's Lamp Exam: NEG Assessment 1. Moderate generalized dermatitis Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Intake tasks completed 2. Convenia 2.5mL SQ 3. Monitor appetite-not interested in food during exam SURGERY: Okay for surgery

12/1/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tab of Carprofen 100mg sid po x4 days as pain management.

12/1/2025

In accordance to Bouy's Law, guidelines and warnings for the usage of Carprofen (Rimadyl) have been provided to the receiving party. Hand-Out printed and attached to medication

12/8/2025

Adopter returned due to anorexia, coughing, nasal discharge. EEN: grey mucoid nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing RESP: Eupneic NEURO: BAR, bouncing in kennel. A: CIRDC Suspect anorexia. Pet sniffed meds in spam but did not eat. Prognosis: Fair Plan LRS 500 mls SQ sid x 3 days Enrofloxacin 100mg/ml 2.5 mls diluted to 5 mls with sterile water sid x 3 days Cerenia 10mg/ml 2.5 ml sq sid x 3 days

12/9/2025

Hx CIRDC, possible anorexia yesterday Good appetite overnight S: Alert in kennel, energetic O: BAR, moderate serous nasal discharge, coughing repeatedly A: CIRDC, good appetite and energy level P: Continue injectable meds today; if still doing well tomorrow can switch to oral meds and move out of Medical for continued care 1088

12/9/2025

Scanned positive for microchip. Microchip matches record

12/11/2025

Hx: CIRDC, anorexia S: BAR, ate well o/n and this morning but eats better outside of kennel. Very hyperactive and pulls hard on leash during walk. O: EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge noted but scant grey nasal discharge H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic but sniffling MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: CIRDC BAR/eating P: Ok to switch to oral medications 12/12, if eating well can move out to Dog ISO to finish meds course

12/17/2025

SO: BAR, comes to kennel door eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC apparently resolved P: monitor for recurrence of clinical signs

12/20/2025

Brie has been showing intense kennel and dog reactivity. Starting 200mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely and 0.6mg clonidine PO BID indefinitely

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Date of intake:: 11/23/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 11/25/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate- pulls towards places she wants to go Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Aloof to handler Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Sniffs around the room Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Soft body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly Knock Knock comments: Approaches the handler readily, jumps up Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary:: 12/13/25: Brie greets another dog at the gate with a neutral body. She pushes her face into the gate. She is muzzled as a precaution and allowed off leash in the pen with another dog. She approaches quickly, loose wiggly, pawing at the other dog.

Summary (7):: 12/31/25: Brie has been observed to lick her kennel bars when the room is active. 12/27/25 (Late Entry): Brie is at the front of the kennel with a soft body. She is easily leashed, and as the handler walks her out, they drop treats on the floor, which she eats. When entering the elevator, Brie looks at the dogs in nearby crates. The handler calls her name and she enters the elevator. She then picks up and plays with a toy present, but drops it once exiting the elevator. On the street, Brie walks ahead with mild pulling. When seeing other dogs, Brie stares at the dog, and disengages when the handler calls and pulls her away. After relieving herself, Brie pulls back in the direction of the shelter. When entering the building, Brie picks up and drops the same toy from earlier. The handler clips their leash and returns Brie to kennel with ease. 12/20/25: Staff reports when exiting the room, Brie presents intense kennel fighting; as she is reactive, she is close to the handler's leg while being walked out. Staff also reports that Brie lunges towards dogs outside, and nearly got a dog nearby. 12/15/25: It is reported that Brie is kennel reactive while exiting the room. 12/15/25: Staff reported that Brie is reactive to the dogs in the passing kennels. 12/13/25- Brie is at the front of her kennel with a soft body, she is easily leashed and taken for a dog dog. She has a moderate pull while walking around the perimeter. She sniffs around in a pen and is social with handler. Handler scratches her neck and back. She gently takes treats and goes back to sniff. Brie jumps on handler with a soft body, handler scratches her. She is easily clipped and returned to kennel without issue. 11/25/25: Brie is at the front of her kennel with a soft body. As the handler leashes her, Brie headbutts the kennel door, seeming to seek escape. As she walks out the room, Brie pulls forward, nearing one kennel. On the street, Brie eases on and off the leash tension. The handler calls her name, which she doesn't respond to, but sits when the handler shows her a treat. Brie quickly jumps on and off the hander; she also pays attention to passersby. Brie is brought in for her assessment; afterwards, the handler clips their leash and returns Brie to her kennel.

Date of intake:: 11/23/2025

Summary:: Wiggly body, jumped up on handlers, seeking contact

Date of initial:: 11/24/2025

Summary:: Loose tail wagging and ears relaxed. wiggly during exam and services.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Brie 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 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to on leash reactivity and poor impulse control we recommend a home with no children.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Brie has been obsvered to jump up on handlers in a social seeming manner. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. On Leash Reactivity: It is reported that Brie is highly kennel reactive while exiting the room. Brie will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.