Maxine
Hello, my name is Maxine . My animal id is #263706. I am a desexed female blonde dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/28/2026, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance - moving.
Maxine is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Maxine has shown fearful behavior around leashing, including dodging the leash and darting back and forth between kennels, requiring the transfer door to be closed in order to safely leash her. She has also recently been observed consistently scratching at her kennel walls. Once out of her kennel, Maxine is able to explore calmly and return to her kennel without issue. Medically, Maxine is blind geriatric small dog, recently recovered from CIRDC, and is would benefit from a dental if she can be cleared to be an appropiate anesthetic candidate.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Maxine is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Maxine has shown fearful behavior around leashing, including dodging the leash and darting back and forth between kennels, requiring the transfer door to be closed in order to safely leash her. She has also recently been observed consistently scratching at her kennel walls. Once out of her kennel, Maxine is able to explore calmly and return to her kennel without issue. Medically, Maxine is blind geriatric small dog, recently recovered from CIRDC, and is would benefit from a dental if she can be cleared to be an appropiate anesthetic candidate. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together! I would do best in a home with only adult humans.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 25 lbs
8/31/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~9-12 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: OS Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Friendly, soliciting attention , lifted lip for oral exam but did not escalate Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Moderate lenticular opacity and scant coalescing corneal opacities OU, menace negative but palpebral positive OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate staining of dentition, mild calculus, multifocal mild gingival hyperplasia, type 3 malocclusion PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Tense, not overtly painful, abdomen moderately distended with cranial organomegaly U/G: Female spayed green tattoo present MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Multifocal matting, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Blind OU - open Abdominal distension / hepatomegaly r/o hyperadrenocorticism vs 1ary hepatobiliary disease vs other Mild dental disease, type 3 dental malocclusion Multifocal matting FS geriatric mixed breed Prognosis: Fair to guarded Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks AFAST - subjective hepatomegaly, mild heterogenous echogenicity, GB appears WNL, limited view of other organs due to shadowing of colon and stomach, no free fluid appreciated CBC/biochem/SDMA/TT4 to IDEXX re abdominal distension Consider ophthalmology consult with placement Shave matting scheduled for tomorrow due to high intake numbers Consider routine dentistry with placement if P is appropriate anesthetic candidate SURGERY: Already altered
9/1/2026
P not tolerant of shaving while awake (attempting to bite) Discussed with LVT OK to sedate with the following to facilitate shaving: - Dexmedetomidine 0.25mL IM - Butorphanol 0.25mL IM in ~10-15min P still resistant to shaving -- gave ketamine 0.25mL IM --> moderate sedation achieved - Reverse with antisedan 0.25mL IM - monitored closely until sternal/ambulatory.
9/1/2026
Bloodwork interpretation: CBC - - Marginal anemia (Hct 39%L) without reticulocytosis r/o anemia of chronic disease vs other - Marginal neutrophilia (10K H) / monocytosis (0.84K H) r/o partial stress leukogram vs other Biochemistry - - Mild hyperglobulinemia (4.4H) r/o 2ary to chronic inflammation vs infection vs other - Marginally decreased AST - little clinical signigicance - Mildly elevated ALP (355H) r/o hyperadrenocorticism (suspicion based on clinical signs) vs other endocrinopathy vs 1ary hepatobiliary disease vs inflammatory / reactive vs bone ALP vs other TT4 1N No changes to plan based on BW results, OK to sedate to facilitate shaving. Consider additional diagnostics with placement re full AUS +/- LDDST.
9/8/2026
DVM Progress Exam S/O/A: -BAR; observed eating well today. -No C/S/V/D noted. -Clinically stable and maintaining adequately in the shelter environment at this time. -Geriatric dog with abdominal distension/hepatomegaly and chronic ocular abnormalities/blindness OU; prior BW with mild nonspecific vs early abnormalities. P: -Placed Canine Daily Monitoring Log through 9/14 to monitor appetite, GI and respiratory signs, activity and overall clinical status. -Recheck 9/14 to reassess clinical status and determine whether any additional in-shelter medical management is indicated. -Additional diagnostics for abdominal distension/hepatomegaly can be considered after placement.
9/14/2026
Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: QBAR, no S/V/D. Coughing/huffing present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mod. mucoserous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days
9/20/2026
Noted by CB to be scratching at kennel walls, starting traz ~7mg/kg PO BID TFN in care (75mg)
9/21/2026
Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:3 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC-improving PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days
9/24/2026
Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:3 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -CIRDC signage removed from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of Intake: 8/30/2026
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child and another dog
How is this dog around strangers?: reported to be friendly/outgoing
How is this dog around children?: reported to have spent time with an older child (age 7). Reported to play well and is friendly/outgoing
How is this dog around other dogs?: reported to hide from unfamiliar dogs and is friendly with familiar dogs
How is this dog around cats?: friendly with cats
Resource guarding:: none
Bite history:: none
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Reported to be unbothered when being held/restrained and when paws are touched
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Reported to be friendly and quiet. Likes all kind of food. does well in the car. Has never been crated.
Date of intake:: 8/28/2026
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child (7 y/o) and another dog
Behavior toward strangers:: reported to be friendly/outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Reported to play well and is friendly/outgoing with familiar child
Behavior toward dogs:: reported to hide from unfamiliar dogs and social with friendly familiar dogs
Behavior toward cats:: friendly
Resource guarding:: none reported
Bite history:: none reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Maxine is reported to have a medium energy level.
Other Notes:: Reported to be unbothered when being held/restrained and when paws are touched. Reported to be friendly and quiet. Likes all kind of food. does well in the car. Has never been crated.
Date of assessment:: 8/31/2026
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: loose leash Reactivity to humans: did not pass Reactivity to dogs: did not pass Leash walking comments: began dodging leashing attempts; bolting in and out of transfer door Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): wanders room, keeps to self, mostly ignores handlers Call over: no approach Sociability comments: bumps into objects intermittently, does not respond to auditory stimuli Handling Soft handling: tense body, tolerates contact Exuberant handling: tense body, tolerates contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: follows, neutral Arousal comments: Knock: no response Knock Comments: Toy: no response Toy comments:
Summary:: There is no prior dog-dog history recorded for Maxine at this time. 08/28/26 Maxine is introduced to a novel male while off leash. She slowly approaches the gate and maintains a neutral frame throughout the interaction. Due to possible visual impairment, the interaction is kept to a gate greet.
Summary (7):: 9/16/26: Maxine was observed to scratch her kennel walls consistently. 8/31/26 (BA): Maxine was out on a walk with an ACS handler and was brought into the behavior office. The handler mentions that Maxine had been dodging the leash and darting back and forth between kennels when leashing so they had to close the transfer door in order to leash her. She will walk around the room sniffing. (see behavior assessment for more information) She will then walk back to her kennel with no issue and is secured safely.
Date of intake:: 8/28/2026
Summary:: Quiet
Date of initial:: 8/31/2026
Summary:: Friendly, soliciting attention , lifted lip for oral exam but did not escalate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Maxine's handling/touch sensitivity, we recommend an aduly only home at this time.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Maxine was noted to dodge leashing in the kennel and lip curl during the oral part of her medical exam. She escalated to attempting to bite when trying to shave her matting. Out of concern for her stress levels and discomfort from the matting, she was sedated. It is important to always go slow and give Maxine the option to walk away from any social interaction. She should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Maxine's choice to approach a new person or thing. She may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity.
