2/11/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-10yo based on ocular changes and graying fur on muzzle Microchip noted on Intake? scan neg History: agency intake Subjective: BARH, accepts treats Observed Behavior - Food motivated, wags tail and seeks attention from people, will sometimes freeze and look back during exam but did not escalate. able to examine using food as distraction Is there evidence of Cruelty? n Is there evidence of Neglect? n Is there evidence of Trauma? n Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, ears mildly erythematous, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild yellowing throughout, minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female suspect intact - mature nipples, no scar, ~3cm round and smooth mammary mass associated with last nipple on right side MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no pain on extension of hips, skin free of parasites, ~5cm soft and freely movable mass on lateral aspect of right elbow, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Ext normal Wood's Lamp Exam: NP Assessment ~9yo FI medium mixed breed Mammary tumor r/o benign vs malignant Elbow mass r/o hygroma vs lipoma vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan: Routine intake procedures Send out CBC/chem/T4 - only able to collect CBC at this time Consider mass removal and sending to histopath to assess for cancer +/- 3 view chest rads SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

2/11/2026

It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.

2/12/2026

Recheck geriatric dog with MGT, in house bloodwork today S/O: BAR, standing at front of kennel, panting, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: Nuclear sclerosis; no ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Mass at right elbow, mass at MG CBC: nsf CHEM: wnl T4: wnl A: Mammary gland tumor Mass at right elbow Geriatric P: Recommend 3VCXR, spay, mass removal with placement CTM while at QACC

2/18/2026

S/O: BAR, becomes active in kennel when approached and spoken to, wagging tail, no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. A/P: Geriatric with MGT and mass; CTM while at QACC, recommend mass removals with placement.

2/21/2026

Recheck - BAR, active and wagging tail in kennel, no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. CTM while at QACC.

Upon intake Zara was very friendly and outgoing with counselors allowing all handling such as scanning for mc, collaring as well as vaccinations. Zara then entered her kennel without any concerns.