Animal Profile

Pretty is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Pretty has been observed to be having a difficult time settling in kennel. Pretty is often observed to be barking at the transfer door. Pretty is also noticed to be dog reactive. She will pull hard towards dogs while barking. Her previous owner states that she will also lunge towards cats and children. While out with handlers is observed to have a neutral body. Medically Pretty has canine mammary tumors, a mass, and periodontal disease.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Pretty is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Pretty has been observed to be having a difficult time settling in kennel. Pretty is often observed to be barking at the transfer door. Pretty is also noticed to be dog reactive. She will pull hard towards dogs while barking. Her previous owner states that she will also lunge towards cats and children. While out with handlers is observed to have a neutral body. Medically Pretty has canine mammary tumors, a mass, and periodontal disease. There is an adorable video of me on social media! Click here to experience the cuteness! What my friends at ACC say about me: I need a home without cats or small animals. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. 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 ready to learn! I need a patient person who has the time to work on training with me. A volunteer writes: I love this dog!. Not only does she live up to the name Pretty, but she happens to be a lovely sweet little girl. Pretty is all about 2 main things: play and affection. She loves to grab toys and run around with them. And she loves to sit on the bench with me and try to sneak in kisses. What a wonderful character to spend time with. If you are feeling good, Pretty will raise your spirits even higher. What a charmer! Come meet Pretty at Manhattan ACC.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 49.2 lbs

Medical Notes

11/4/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 to 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam. Growls for tasks but easily distracted by food. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 120 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: OU: lenticular sclerosis. Ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar and worn teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact. Firm mammary masses (approx 3 cm diameter) left 5th, right 5th and right 4th mammary glands. Skin is not ulcerated. MSI: Pedunculated, approx. 3 cm diameter, grey epithelial mass left forearm (image in intake photo). Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Periodontal disease stage 3/4 Mammary masses Left forelimb mass r/o papilloma vs spindle cell proliferation vs other Pet does not seem bothered by masses. Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks Consider benign neglect vs OHE, mammary lumpectomy and forelimb mass removal/biopsy with local veterinarian when adopted/placed. SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

11/9/2024

Coughing and nasal dc apparent UTW sign on kennel, but not on treatment A: CIRD P: doxycycline 225mg PO SID x10d cerenia 30mg PO SID x4d

11/17/2024

Pet has dry cough during rounds. Ate meatball of dog food when offered. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: RE WNL NEURO: QAR A: Cough r/o viral vs other Plan recheck at end of doxycycline course

11/18/2024

Issue List: - mammary gland tumors - coughing - geriatric most likely older than initially assessed 12-13 years QAR EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: coughing PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: FI; multiple MGTs involving both chains MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dull hair coat, mass on left FL CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) Mammary gland adenocarcinoma P) Dog sedation: Using 0.8ml dexmedetomidine at 500mcg/m2 (500mcg/ml) and 0.8ml butorphanol at 0.4 mg/kg (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan-0.8 ml Chest Rads Met Check: 3 views no metastases right sided focal area of consolidation (e.g. alveolar pattern) r/o pneumonia vs other

11/22/2024

SO: Diagnosed with pneumonia and has repeated hacking cough. BAR, comes to kennel door wagging tail eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, repeated soft cough appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRD/pneumonia P: Changing course of treatment to enrofloxacin 136mg 1.75 tablets PO SID x7d cerenia 30mg PO SID x4d

11/30/2024

Cage side recheck S: BAR, loose wiggly body, accepts all treats offered O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- Eupneic MSK/i- Ambulatory x4 Neuro- alert/appropriate A: No evidence of CIRDC P: Monitor

1/27/2025

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] 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.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Pretty is a female 4 year old MMB. Owner came into contact with Pretty when her ex BF brought her to the home. A few weeks later. due to changes in their relationship status, the couple split leaving Pretty in client's apartment. Client had Pretty for about 2 months before bringing her into ACC.

Previously lived with:: 3 adults , 1 child age 10, 1 cat

How is this dog around strangers?: Pretty is tolerant around strangers.

How is this dog around children?: Around other children she is friendly, outgoing, and playful.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Pretty is dog reactive. She will hard bark/growl at other dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: Pretty lunges and snaps at cats.

Resource guarding:: No resource guarding

Bite history:: No bite history

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: She is fearful of loud noises such as storms, thunder, and fireworks. She will chase cats, children, and small animals such as squirrels, birds, raccoons during walks. She can lunge towards the above listed. Pretty is not bothered being held/retrained or when she is disturbed while sleeping/resting. She is also unbothered when her paws/feet are touched. She doesn't mind her collar being grabbed and touched. She can bark and growl when she is startled or pushed/pulled off furniture.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Pretty has a cyst on her right hind leg. Owner noticed that a month after having Pretty, she noticed the mass had grown bigger.

For a New Family to Know: Most of the time Pretty is social, affectionate, very active and playful. She spends most of her time in the bedroom and living room. She allows owner/family to bathe and brush her. When she is taken on walks she does very mild to little pulling. Previous owner took her walk 15 minute walks for about 3-4 times a day. She has not crate trained Pretty. She has never been in a car. Pretty knows the following cues: sit down and her name. Previous owner's favorite thing about Pretty is that she is very playful. Her favorite treats are bones. She eats Beneful dry food beef/chicken flavor.

Date of intake:: 11/1/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 3 adults ,1 child (10), 1 cat

Behavior toward strangers:: Pretty is tolerant

Behavior toward children:: Pretty is friendly and playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Pretty will hard bark and growl

Behavior toward cats:: Pretty will lunge and snap

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Pretty's previous owner describes her as a social and affectionate dog that may know the cues sit and down.

Date of assessment:: 11/5/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Walked slowly with nose to the ground Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Neutral body, sniffing around the room Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler slowly Knock Knock comments: No approach, distracted Toy Toy comments: No interest

Summary:: 12/7/24: Pretty greets another dog at the gate with a tense body. She is growling and attempting to push her face through a gap in the gate.

Summary (7):: 2/2/25: Pretty is lying down in her kennel as handler approaches. She then starts to bark at the door as the handler is unlocking it. She is able to be clipped to the back of her harness with ease and taken downstairs to go outside for a walk. On the walk, she only walked very close to the handler and liked to switch sides in front of the handler. She would stop in front to receive treats and likes to chase after them when the handler would toss them on the ground. She was able to be taken back to her kennel with no issues. 1/29/25: Pretty is observed to be standing on her hind legs, barking and pawing at the transfer door. 1/28/25: Pretty is observed to be barking at her transfer door. 1/20/25: Pretty is at the front of her kennel whining with a neutral body and a wagging tail. She is easily leashed and taken out of the room. The harness is clipped and she is taken to the street. She walks at a steady pace just ahead of the handler, ignoring outside stimuli passing by. She stops and sniffs her surrounds as she walks. She relieves herself and is walked back to the shelter. She spots a dog several feet in front of her and she barks and pulls. Her body tense and her tail is stiff and fast wagging. She is kept away and pulled out of sight of the dog. Her body returns to neutral as she is walked back into the building and returned to kennel without issue. 1/4/25: Pretty has been observed to bark at her transfer door. 12/14/24: Pretty is observed to pass out after coming out of the elevator. 11/28/24: Pretty is observed by staff to hard bark, fixate and lunge towards gizmo while in her crate. Pretty pressed her face right at the crate attempting to get to the other dog being put back into kennel. Staff had to move gizmos body away from pretty's kennel as he was getting close to the front and pretty kept trying to mouth him through the crate. Gizmo was returned to kennel and Pretty kept barking but eventually settled and went back to her enrichment. 11/19/24: Pretty is lying down in her crate she jumps up when the crate is unlatched with a wiggly body and a wagging tail. She is easily leashed and taken to the street where she walks next to the handler pulling mildly. She relieves herself and continues to walk alongside handler. She is returned to the shelter where she is returned to her crate without issue.

Date of intake:: 11/2/2024

Summary:: Wiggly body and loose wagging tail

Date of initial:: 11/4/2024

Summary:: Tense body for exam. Growls for tasks but easily distracted by food

ENERGY LEVEL:: Pretty is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Pretty.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),No cats,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no young children. No Cats: Due to lunging and snapping at cats we recommend a home with no cats. No Dog Parks: Due to on leash reactivity we recommend no trips to the dog park.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Pretty's previous owner states that she is fearful of loud noises such as storms and fireworks. Her previous owner also states that she will bark and growl when startled. During her medical exam Pretty was observed to growl during tasks. It is important to move slowly with Pretty, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Pretty's previous owner states that she will lunge towards cats, children, and small animals while on leash. Pretty will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.