Animal Profile
Tinkibelle
Hello, my name is Tinkibelle . My animal id is #230197. I am a female sandy dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 6/23/2025.
Tinkibelle has been added to the at-risk list for medical reasons. She has had chronic skin and ear conditions that have been poorly controlled for years. She has marked changes of her ears and the skin on her lower abdomen. She also has a significant heart murmur. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Tinkibelle has been added to the at-risk list for medical reasons. She has had chronic skin and ear conditions that have been poorly controlled for years. She has marked changes of her ears and the skin on her lower abdomen. She also has a significant heart murmur. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide. 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 have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 40 lbs
6/23/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6-9 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Brought in by police Subjective: Q-BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Body relaxed; easily examined Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 120hr R = 40rr BCS 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears- stenotic canals AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 2-3/4 dental disease; gingival hyperplasia PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, 3-4/6 systolic murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, long nails skin; free of parasites, no masses noted, lichenification and hyperpigmentation especially on ventrum CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: -chronic skin issues- causing changes on the ventrum and the ear canals -malasezzia - heart murmur 3-4/6 Prognosis: Guarded to poor Plan: Intake procedures Apoquel- 16 mg sig: 1/2 tab po q 12 hrs x 14 d's Itraconazole-100 mg tabs; 5 mg/kg q 24 hrs sig:1 tab po q 24 hrs x 14 d's (re-check) CBC/CHEM/T4/CardioProBnP- pending consider food elimination diet SURGERY: permanent waiver due to underlying condition
6/23/2025
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Permanent] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with underlying condition and the staff veterinarians are issuing a PERMANENT waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. ACC does not have the facility to safely sterilize your pet with his/her current condition. However, your veterinarian will provide consultation on whether this procedure can or should be performed under their supervision. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment and proper oversight of your pet's health. All costs for follow up care and subsequent surgery is at the expense of the adopter.
6/24/2025
CBC: Hct 41.6% WBC 14 k/ul - diff unremarkable Plt 432 k/ul Chemistry: Glucose 91 mg/dl SDMA 8 ug/dl, creat 0.6 mg/dl, BUN 18 mg/dl Electrolytes unremarkable Albumin 2.9 g/dl Globulin 4.7 g/dl - mild elevation, ref 2.4-4 g/dl Liver values unremarkable proBNP 777 pmol/l (ref 0-900 pmol/l) tT4 1.2 ug/dl ASSESSMENT: 1. Elevated globulin R/O pyoderma 2. Cardiopet proBNP 735-900pmol/L NT-proBNP concentration is not compatible with increased stretch and stress on the myocardium. Clinically significant heart disease is unlikely at this time with the exception of Dobermans. Dobermans with a NT-proBNP of this concentration are at increased risk of occult dilated cardiomyopathy and echocardiography and Holter monitor or ECG are recommended. 1088
6/28/2025
Staff noted diarrhea in kennel and irritation to paw pads P: Add pumpkin to diet CWCT
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 6/23/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history
Date of assessment:: 6/24/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler Sociability comments: Stays near handler Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler with neutral body Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction
Summary (7):: 6/24/25: Tinkibelle is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. She is easily leashed and carefully lifted out of the kennel. She is placed on the ground and pulls moderately out of the room and down the hall to the street. She spots a dog ahead of her and does not react to them. She walks ahead of the handler remaining aloof. She is brought back to the assessment room and wanders around ignoring the other handlers sniffing around. She avoids being collared at first but is able to be collared when using a treat lure. After her assessment, Tinkibelle is easily lifted and returned to kennel without issue.
Date of intake:: 6/23/2025
Summary:: Soft, wiggly, and loose body with perked ears
Date of initial:: 6/23/2025
Summary:: Body relaxed; easily examined
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Tinkibelle 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