Animal Profile
Lucy
Hello, my name is Lucy. My animal id is #218989. I am a desexed female tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 1/21/2025.
Lucy is at risk due to behavior concerns. In the Care Centers, Lucy was initially social with staff, leaning into pets, though she would show some nervousness before quickly warming up. Recently, Lucy has been observed tensing up and low growling at staff. She has also started spinning on leash and appears highly anxious. To cope with the environment, Lucy often walks around with a toy. Medically, Lucy has an old fracture, periodontal disease, and is currently underweight.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Lucy is at risk due to behavior concerns. In the Care Centers, Lucy was initially social with staff, leaning into pets, though she would show some nervousness before quickly warming up. Recently, Lucy has been observed tensing up and low growling at staff. She has also started spinning on leash and appears highly anxious. To cope with the environment, Lucy often walks around with a toy. Medically, Lucy has an old fracture, periodontal disease, and is currently underweight. Lucy came to us as a stray - so we don't have much information regarding her history. While she has been loose and wiggly with some staff members - she has also shown higher levels of fear both in and out of kennel - and would benefit from a quiet home environment where she can decompress and relax. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I can go home today!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 37.6 lbs
1/23/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Acquired by agency, Good Sam called about dog and dog was taken to off site ER as it was noted on intake that she had a uterine and rectal prolapse. Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense but allows all handling, easily distracted with food for tasks, periodically tail wags with baby talk Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 120 bpm R = WNL BCS: 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar, worn dentition on right cheek teeth (PDDZ 1/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, has two stay sutures on either side of vulva, normal sized vulva, no vaginal discharge. OHE scar is CDI, tattoo site and surgery site healing well. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL, prolapse remains reduced with purse string suture in place Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Uterine prolapse- reduced and recently spayed Rectal prolapse- reduced and purse string in place Underweight Mild PDDZ Spayed female Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks + exam Restart medications: Gabapentin 300mg PO BID indefinitely Clavamox 13 mg/kg PO BID x7d Fenbendazole for appropriate weight Lactulose 1.5 gr/ml 3ml PO BID indefinitely Proviable 1 capsule PO SID x7d Remove purse string in 2-3 days and reassess if re-prolapses Prioritize rescue placement SURGERY: Already spayed
1/24/2025
SO: Treated at outside vet for uterine and rectal prolapses. Has purse string in place and 2 sutures closing dorsal aspect of vulva BAR, wagging tail and seeking attention eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 with LH lameness and thickening of thigh neuro: mentation alert and appropriate rectal: bleeding from rectum and passing small, firm fecal balls after straining A: rectal prolapse vaginal prolapse constipation Left HL lameness P: sedate for rectal exam +/- remove purse string 0.5ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml and 0.5ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM Lateral abdominal radiograph shows large amount of stool VD pelvis and hips comminuted and healed left femoral fracture On rectal exam, unable to introduce finger into rectum due to purse string removed purse string monitor for repeated rectal prolapse left sutures in vulva
1/26/2025
Issue List: - old left comminuted femoral fracture; lameness - rectal prolapse- reduced (purse string removed) - vaginal prolapse- reduced (purse string present) BAR H QAR DH EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: F MSI: Ambulatory x 4, underweight; weight bearing L HL lameness CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) old left femoral fracture h/o vaginal and rectal prolapses P) CWSC
1/28/2025
Issue List: - old left comminuted femoral fracture; lameness - rectal prolapse- reduced and staying in place - vaginal prolapse- reduced (sutures in place and non-absorbable Ethilon) BAR H eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, weight bearing L HL lameness CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) old left femoral fracture h/o vaginal and rectal prolapses P) removed vaginal sutures Left old femoral fracture appears radiographically severe but dog's L HL functionality is remarkable; suggest being limb sparing
1/31/2025
SO: In medical on short walks for management of fracture malunion. BAR, eager to come out of kennel. eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, hacking cough and occasional sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 with LH lameness neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: underweight CIRDC P: started on TID feeding doxycycline 200mg PO SID x10d cerenia 16mg PO SID x4d
2/4/2025
Issue List: - CIRDC - L HL- old fracture Q-BAR H eating well EENT: no nasal discharge noted on presentation H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4 despite old left comminuted femoral fracture CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) CIRDC signs appear improved Old left comminuted femoral fracture P) CWSC
2/7/2025
Hx: rectal prolapse (reduced and has resolved), uterine prolapse (reduced/spayed), CIRDC, LHL fracture (old + compensates well) S: QAR, BAR on walk, did not eat o/n (EN Diet) but when offered canned adult food eats readily O: EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy haircoat CNS: Mentation alert/appropriate- no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: CIRDC resolving Rectal prolapse- resolved, non-recurrent Uterine prolapse- resolved Left femoral fracture- old + compensates well P: CWCT Monitor in care Adoption/placement
2/9/2025
Hx: has had CIRDC; left HL- old femoral fracture QAR H eating eent- no nasal discharge; no coughing or sneezing or congestion msi- amb x 4 A) No CIRDC-like signs P) Move out of ISO Placement/homing
2/10/2025
Pet is BAR and all of food o/n. RESP: Eupneic ABD/UG: SNP NMP. Vulva WNL MSI: BCS 5/9 Ambul x 4 RECTAL: WNL externally A: Pet has recovered from CIRDC and prolapses resolved. Prognosis: Fair to good Plan Move out of medical.
2/13/2025
Has started growling at handlers. Starting trazodone 125mg PO BID indefinitely for in shelter FAS Disconting lactulose as purse string no longer in placed and rectal prolapse has not recurred
2/16/2025
BAR Barking at front of kennel appears to be eating; no GI issues noted
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 1/21/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history
Date of assessment:: 1/30/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Pulled to return to building Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Keeps distance from handler Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Tense body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler with neutral body Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler with coaxing Toy Toy comments: Grips firm, moves away with neutral body
Summary:: 2/20/25: When being brought out to the yard, Lucy grabs a toy from the ground. She then pulls back into the building. Handler attempts to lure her forward with treats and other toys but she will not approach the fence to greet the other dog.
Summary (6):: 2/20/25: Lucy is observed to be in the hallway while spinning rapidly on leash, retreating backwards, darting in all directions, all whilst holding a toy in her mouth. Handler attempts to toss her high value treats but she is uninterested. Kennel is ready and she is returned to kennel. 2/13/25: ACS report that Lucy will begin growling and become tense when handlers are attempting to leash here. They were not able to conduct her AM walk. 2/12/25 Lucy is at the front of her kennel happy to see the handler wanting to be let out of her kennel. Easily leashed and walked out to the driveway. Quickly urinated once outside and once finished Lucy began to tug backwards in the direction of the building. With encouragement from her handler, Lucy walked around the driveway again for a few minutes. Lucy jumps on her handler for affection. Started to tug backwards to the building and was brought inside. Lucy easily walked into her kennel. 2/8/25 Lucy is laying at the front of her kennel when approached. She is easily leashed and brings a toy with her on the walk. Once outside Lucy begins to tug backwards in the direction to re-enter the building. Lucy is able to continue the walk with the use of treats. This last for a short while until Lucy begins tugging in the direction of the door. She does not urinate nor defecate during the walk. She is easily brought back inside and into her kennel. 2/6/25 Lucy is at the front of her kennel with a wagging tail ready to be let out. She is easily leashed and brought to the driveway . While outside Lucy immediately urinates then turns to focus on the handler. She seeks affection and pets. After a few minutes Lucy is ready to go back inside. Lucy is easily brought back to her kennel.
Summary (7):: 2/3/25 Lucy is at the front of her kennel, loose body and happy to see the handler. she moves a lot to be leashed due to being very happy. once leashed, she walks down the hallway but hesitates a bit. once outside she relieves herself. she urinates and defecates. she explores the parking lot and seeks affection. she tolerates all petting. she returns to the shelter and into her cage with no issue. 1/31/25 Lucy is at the front of her kennel with a loose body wagging her tail. She is taken out of her kennel and allowed to roam around medical. Lucy takes her toy out of the kennel and carries it around until its dropped. Lucy is eager for pets and leans into them. A handler crouches on the floor near Lucy and she immediately begins licking the handlers face with a wagging tail. Throughout the time Lucy is loose she remains social and seeks out pets. When it was time to go back in the kennel Lucy easily went back. 1/29/25 Lucy is at the front of her kennel excitedly wagging her tail and ready to come out. She needed a little encouragement to walk but is able to get outside. During the walk Lucy’s body is soft but occasionally becomes stiff when people walk by. She occasionally jumps up and leans into pets before the walk continues. Due to being short walks only, Lucy is outside for a short time and easily brought back to her kennel. 1/28/25 - Vet asks handler for assistance in remove sutures. Dog walks out of cage in hunched posture and wagging tail. Sees stuffed animal on the floor and gently grabs it and holds in her mouth. Dog is picked up and placed on table and she continues to hold the toy. She is then taken for a walk and she never lets go. She wags her tail throughout the walk and does not engage with humans or birds. She takes some coaxing to walk as she seems more interested in returning to the care center. Once handler says "ok let's go back" she excitedly starts pulling and leads handler the entire way through driveway, building, and to her known cage. She is left with her toy.
Date of initial:: 1/23/2025
Summary:: Tense but allows all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Lucy 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 2
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no young children.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Lucy has been observed to have a tense body during her stay in the care center. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Lucy would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.