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Ms Colorado is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Ms Colorado has not been acclimating well to the care center environment, and has began to rebound off her kennel walls and spin throughout the day. Ms Colorado is social with staff, but struggling to acclimate to the care center environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Medically, Ms Colorado is currently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Ms Colorado is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Ms Colorado has not been acclimating well to the care center environment, and has began to rebound off her kennel walls and spin throughout the day. Ms Colorado is social with staff, but struggling to acclimate to the care center environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Medically, Ms Colorado is currently healthy. 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 would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! A volunteer writes: A moment that felt like Hozier's yell was meeting Ms Colorado. If you think I'm being hyperbolic it's only because you haven't met her yet! When I walked up to her kennel she followed me to the other side, curious and hopeful. I'm not sure if she wanted food to fill her emaciated 40lb frame, or reprieve from her kennel, but she got both. She waddled right out and I could see how thin her body was, and how sparse her coat. None of this stopped her from being the absolutely most delightful little creature. She propped right up on my lap and ate her treats eagerly but nicely. She was thrilled to try some peanut butter and stored some on her chin to eat later. Our little Ms Colorado could use some TLC and time away from the shelter. She's available to most homes, with the exception of one with kids under 5. Her dog to dog notes will be pinned in our Instagram comments. You can meet Ms Colorado by visiting the Queens ACC.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 44 lbs

Medical Notes

8/13/2025

DVM Intake Estimated age: 4-7 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Jumps up on handlers and examiners, approaches readily with tail high and wagging, extremely focused on food. Knows sit cue. Allowed all handling while taking cheese, completely focused on treats for entirety of exam and tasks. Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 2-3/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage II dental disease. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: female intact, no mammary gland tumors, no discharge INT: Rough and diffusely patchy/thin hair coat, no areas of pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials. Moderate diffuse muscle wasting NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Alopecia -Emaciated Prognosis: Good Plan: -Start TID feeding x 14d until 8/27 -Start douxo mousse to whole body 2x weekly q21d until 9/3 Surgery: Temporary waiver due to weight

8/13/2025

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Temporary] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with emaciation and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

8/13/2025

Your newly adopted pet is UNDERWEIGHT and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

8/22/2025

Progress Exam – Recheck weight and skin, CIRDC signs also noted on rounds; gaining weight in care S/O: BAR, active and wiggly, sniffling and sneezing, no c/v/d noted EENT: Eyes clear, very mild serous nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness; thin/sparse haircoat dorsally - most notable caudally, skin dry, no notable lesions CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: CIRDC Alopecia, dry skin - ro husbandry vs diet/allergy vs other Underweight- resolved Plan: Okay to d/c douxo mousse, recommend weekly baths x 4 weeks with placement then PRN Move to iso Placed monitoring log Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days Recheck CIRDC day 10 CTM while at QACC

8/28/2025

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Coughing & AS: 1 noted on log Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

8/30/2025

Progress exam S: Possible coughing episode O (observational physical exam): EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge noted, no coughing noted, no overt signs of congestion Oral Exam: not performed H/L: Thoracic auscultation not performed, visible eupnea Abd: palpation not performed MSI: normal coat Mentation: QARH A: Patient is eating and drinking well, has normal mentation no overt URI signs noticed. P: continue to monitor for possible CIRDC infection. Recheck om 08/31 if any coughing was noted overnight or on PE in the morning-if present considering starting on Doxycycline. Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? N New Medical Status: N Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? N New Behavior Color: N

8/31/2025

Issue list: - CIRDC but seems to have resolved; no coughing on presentation - request for anti-anxiety meds QAR resting; eating eent- no nasal discharge; no coughing or sneezing or congestion msi- amb x 4 A) No CIRDC-like signs FAS P) anxious behavior being displayed- spinning and pacing. Hope to alleviate some of the FAS: Trazodone- 100mg (5 to 10 mg/kg po q 12 hrs) Sig: 1 1/2 tabs po q 12 hrs

8/31/2025

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9/2/2025

Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1 Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Move out of iso, monitor log removed from kennel -CTM, recheck in 3 days

9/3/2025

S: Operations staff reported bleeding paws and hyperactive kennel activity - running around frantically, up and down, pawing, etc. "Green", very friendly, very excited O: In good health, overall Superficial abrasions on the paw pads and interdigital skin of all 4 paws with some fresh bleeding A: FAS P: Dilute chlorhexidine solution treatment of paw wounds 40 lb dog Maintain current Trazodone: 8.2 mg/kg, 150 mg PO BID Add: Gabapentin 33 mg/kg, 600 mg (2-300 mg) PO BID indefinitely Clonidine 0.01 mg/kg, 0.2 mg PO BID indefinitely

9/3/2025

Hematochezia present in kennel Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 6 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders -Start psyllium husk 1 scoop PO q24h x5days, & panacur 50mg/kg PO q24h x5days -Placed monitor log on kennel -CTM, recheck on 9/8

9/5/2025

Intermittent reports of bleeding paws over the past several days. S/O: BAR, active, no c/s/v/d noted; paws x4 are erythematous with no wounds or other lesions, no observed licking and no reports of licking. A: Pododermatitis - ro exacerbated by hyperactivity in kennel +/- moisture in kennel. P: No treatment at this time, consider e-collar if issue persists

9/8/2025

Progress exam: Subjective: Diarrhea recheck Objective: FS: 2/3 noted on log ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM closely on daily rounds -Keeping on GI

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 8/12/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Unknown History)

Date of assessment:: 8/13/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: Ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seeks attention, soft bod Call over: Readily approaches- seeks attention, roughly takes treats Sociability comments: Jumps on handler social manner Handling Soft handling: Allowed- soft body, leans into touch Exuberant handling: Allowed- seeks attention, rubs into assessor's leg Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- neutral body Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- soft body, jumps on handler Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 08/13/25 Colorado is introduced at the gate to a male helper dog while off leash at the care center. Colorado will approach the gate, displaying a tense body and high stiff tail. The male helper dog is exuberant, standing on the gate with a loose, wiggly body and Colorado walks away to seek attention from one of the handlers present. This concludes the interaction.

Summary (7):: 09/15/25 Colorado is standing in front of their kennel door with a wagging tail. The handler will toss her treats and clip her harness before proceeding outside for a walk. Colorado walks with a toy in her mouth, maintaining it through out her walk. Colorado displays a neutral frame while trotting neutrally alongside the handler. Colorado will maintain her relaxed pace throughout the walk and little to no leash pressure is applied. Colorado relieves herself and will proceed to the facility. Colorado will pull towards other dogs are her way back to the facility, remaining still and maintaining the toy in her mouth. Colorado will enter the building as well as her kennel with no issue. 9/3: As a handler is setting up musical enrichment, they see Ms Colorado rebouncing and spinning off her kennel door while panting heavily. She pauses and stays standing on the kennel door when the handler approaches and jumps down for treats. 09/02/25 (Trainer Note): Ms Colorado is pacing back and forth at the front of her kennel as the handler approaches. The handler notes that her kennel is smeared with feces, particularly the front by the door. Ms Colorado is easily leashed and pulls hard outside, becoming faint and falling after just a few seconds. The handler walks her carefully to the canine training room. She allows the handler to place and fit a harness while another handler feeds her spray cheese. She engages readily with the various enrichment items, spending longer on each as time progresses and starting to orient towards the handler. She moves away from the enrichment to explore the room with a softened body, slower pace, and decreased pant. She is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 08/29/25: ACS Staff report that Ms Colorado is spinning in kennel. 08/26/25Colorado is at the front of her kennel with a soft frame, remaining present as the handler leashes her. Colorado maintains her soft frame as she trots alongside the handler. She is taken to the play yard where she will engage with a ball and play fetch with the handler. She is highly treat motivated, being rewarded when she returns the ball. Colorado will begin to fatigue from constant motion and is returned to the facility, entering the building as well as her kennel with no issue. 8/13/25: Ms Colorado is standing at the front of her kennel and will push her head through as the handler leashes her. She is brought out to the yard to meet a playmate. Once inside, she allows the handler to call her over and place a drag leash on her. Ms Colorado then walks to the greeting gate for a nose-to-nose greeting with her playmate, slowly stiffening, raising a high tail, and displaying lip licks. She then walks off and begins displacement sniffing around the yard. Ms Colorado is brought back to her kennel safely with no issues.

Date of intake:: 8/12/2025

Date of initial:: 8/13/2025

Summary:: Jumps up on handlers and examiners, approaches readily with tail high and wagging, extremely focused

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): we reccomend Ms Colorado is placed in a home with no young children under 5.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Ms Colorado jumps up non-stop, indicating a need for training to improve her impulse control and basic manners. Consistent training to teach her to sit or stay when greeting people, using positive reinforcement and redirection, will help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: During the assessment treats are tossed due to her taking treats roughly. Teaching her to take treats gently by rewarding calm behavior and using a clicker or marker word can help. Please see handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition