Animal Profile
Ruth
Hello, my name is Ruth. My animal id is #248593. I am a female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 2/28/2026.
Ruth is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Ruth is a young dog with a history of likely rodenticide toxicity and possible aspiration pneumonia. She is on treatment with a course of oral vitamin K. She is a sweet girl who has allowed all treatments and handling. Ruth needs more individual attention than we can provide in a shelter setting.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Ruth is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Ruth is a young dog with a history of likely rodenticide toxicity and possible aspiration pneumonia. She is on treatment with a course of oral vitamin K. She is a sweet girl who has allowed all treatments and handling. Ruth needs more individual attention than we can provide in a shelter setting. 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 appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! 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 have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 45 lbs
2/28/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - loose body, allows all handling, reported to be screaming in kennel Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean/white 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, enlarged vulva with serosanguinous vaginal discharge 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 Wood's Lamp Exam: Assessment: In heat Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Rx: Trazodone 175mg PO BID indefinitely FAST TRACK CANDIDATE SURGERY: Okay for surgery
3/1/2026
Issue List: - returned from outside emergency hospital: working diagnosis to warfarin toxicity based on prolonged PT/PTT and coughing up blood - consolidation in lungs consistent with aspiration pneumonia vs hemorrhaging Started on Vit K therapy and AB's BAR H pink 1 sec EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) possible rodenticide poisoning aspiration pneumonia coughing P) repeat PCV- 40 % Clavamox- 250 mg and 62.5 mg sig: 1 of each q 12 hrs x 10 d's Vit K- 25 mg tabs; 5 mg/kg assuming second generation SIG: 2 tabs po q 12 hrs x 4 weeks
3/2/2026
BAR and eating. Alveolar pattern on referral radiology report r/o aspiration pneumonia vs hemorrhage Plan CTM
3/3/2026
BAR and eating. Recheck pt/ptt 48 to 72 hrs after finishing vitamin k
3/5/2026
SO: Reported coughing on symptoms board. On treatment for suspected rodenticide toxicity and possible aspiration pneumonia. QAR, appears lethargic in kennel. Brighter once out of kennel. Wiggly and seeking attention T: 102.6 F eent: eyes clear, serous nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, coughing and repeated sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: r/o pneumonia v other P: repeat cbc/chemistry Changing oral antibiotic to enrofloxacin 136mg 1.5 tab PO SID x10d
3/5/2026
CBC/chem in house HCT 27.5% (L) WBC 23.27 K/ul (H) Neutrophils 19.39 K/uL (H) Monocytes 1/56 K/uL (H) Eosinophils 0.03 K/uL (L) Platelets 102 K/uL (L) MPV 17.6 fL (H) plateletcrit 0.18 % (WNL) Chemistry all WNL A: suspect anemia is pre-regenerative after initial bleeding P: continue current treatment plan recheck CBC in 1 week
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 2/28/2026
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (No Known History)
Date of assessment:: 3/3/2026
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Exuberant and social with handlers, jumping softly on them and seeking attention and treats, counter surfs. Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Arousal Jog comments: Follows loose bodied Knock Knock comments: Whines when assistant exits the room, approaches exuberantly Toy Toy comments: Grips, engages in play, relinquishes
Summary:: 3/6/26: Ruth greets another dog at the gate with a neutral body and wagging tail. Off leash, she wanders the pen before approaching. Then greets with neutral body and wagging tail.
Summary (7):: 03/03/26: Ruth is loose and wiggly in her crate when the cover is lifted. She is easily leashed and brought to the street where she pulls lightly. She accepts treats and pets. Her body is neutral but becomes wiggly when pet. She is brought to the assessment room (see notes) then returned to her crate with ease. 02/28/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Ruth is vocalizing, panting, and licking the kennel bars.
Date of intake:: 2/28/2026
Summary:: Easily handled, alert when dogs react to her, walked to kennel with ease
Date of initial:: 2/28/2026
Summary:: loose body, allows all handling, reported to be screaming in kennel
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Ruth so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No Young Children (Under 5): Due to Ruth's lack of impulse control and overall basic manners, we recommend a home with no young children.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners/Poor Impulse Control: During her assessment Ruth would socially approach handlers and jump on them when greeting, she would also counter surf seeking treats. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Poor Impulse Control. Anxiety: During her assessment Ruth was observed to whine intermittently throughout the assessment particularly when the assistant exited the room for the knock test. We recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety.