Animal Profile
Squishy
Hello, my name is Squishy. My animal id is #242063. I am a female tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 11/19/2025.
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Squishy is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is an overweight, geriatric dog with severe arthritis. She needs a home without stairs and additional medications that we do not have to keep her comfortable.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Squishy is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is an overweight, geriatric dog with severe arthritis. She needs a home without stairs and additional medications that we do not have to keep her comfortable. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 99.8 lbs
11/20/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10-12 years based on dentition/ocular changes Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency, found roaming alone Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - allows all handling, panting/pacing slowly during exam, allows muzzling, lays down on floor during tasks Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, but tear staining OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, moderate to severe tartar, halitosis 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 noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, but walks gingerly, some crepitus palpated on hips + stifles, skin free of parasites. Difficulty standing from laying down position. No masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Moderate to severe dental disease Overweight Osteoarthritis- moderate to severe Intact female Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks + exam CBC/CHM/TT4 in house Await sort Rx: Gabapentin 600mg PO BID x14d for arthritic pain If not reclaimed, recommend rescue placement SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
11/20/2025
CBC HCT 34.6% (37.3-61.7) Hgb 12.9 g/dL (13.1-20.5) WBC 11.2 K/uL - normal differential CHM- nsf TT4 0.9 ug/dL (1.0-4.0) A: Mild anemia- r/o pre-regenerative vs. non-regenerative Unremarkable chemistry Hypothyroid but just outside of reference interval, consider sick euthyroid vs. true hypothyroid P: Monitor in care Consider checking cTSH and free T4 if clinical signs appear consistent with hypothyroidism
11/21/2025
Observed being reluctant to stand in office. P: Placed yoga mat to help with traction and facilitate movement Rx: Carprofen 200mg PO SID x7d Re-assess after 1 week, may need carprofen long term
11/22/2025
SO: BAR, lounging in office. Reported mobility improved significantly since starting pain meds 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: osteoarthritis on management P: continue current treatment plan
11/24/2025
Staff notes pet is uncomfortable getting up and down. A: severe arthritis and excess weight Prognosis: Poor Plan increase gabapentin to 900 mg po bid indefinitely advise at risk placement
11/25/2025
Hx: Osteoarthritis, obese. Started on carprofen 1 week trial and gabapentin, currently at 20 mg/kg PO BID. A mass was noted on the LHL recently that pt is licking. S: Alert, lying down in exam room O: BAR-H, MMs pink -Moderate tear staining at medial canthus OU -No nasal discharge -Eupneic, no coughing or sneezing -Stiff when walking. Moderate thickening in both stifles, but crepitus palpated in right stifle only. Significantly decreased extension of right hip, unremarkable extension of left hip. -Large calluses on both elbows - left elbow callus is very thickened with mild purulent discharge and several deep draining tracts. -1 cm dia round alopecic slightly-pedunculated dermal mass on lateral LHL, distal to hock. The mass is irregular with mottled pigmentation and moist discharge. -BCS 8-9/9 A: 1. Mass on LHL - R/O histiocytoma vs. mast cell tumor vs. other 2. Osteoarthritis in RHL and likely other legs as well 3. Obese 4. Dental disease P: 1. Extend carprofen for 1 month, re-evaluate then - will likely benefit from indefinite carprofen 2. Recommend significant weight loss! 3. Recommend excisional biopsy of LHL mass after placement 1088
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 11/19/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history
Date of assessment:: 11/20/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Walks slowly Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Panting and pacing around the office Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler, neutral body Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction
Summary (7):: 11/22/25: Squishy has been opening up to familiar staff. This morning Squishy allowed handler to bathe her and lather her with a towel, Squishy remained very calm as handler was cleaning her body. She would allow for her tail to be cleaned, her ears to be touched and cleaned as well, and allowed staff to nudge her to her side to clean her underbelly area. Squishy would remain with a neutral body and neutral tail position. Squishy was calm through the entire 20 minutes interaction. 11/20/25: Squishy is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches lying down. He is leashed while distracted with treats and but does not stand and continues to lay down near the front of kennel. Handler attempts to use treats, squeakers, gentle encouragement and leash pressure to get Squishy out of kennel but all are unsuccessful. Handler clips Squishy's leash in kennel and removes it before ending the interaction.
Date of initial:: 11/20/2025
Summary:: Allows all handling, panting/pacing slowly during exam
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Squishy 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 1
Potential challenges: : Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: Squishy has been obsvered to be panting and pacing during the assessment. If Squishy displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety.