Animal Profile
London
Hello, my name is London. My animal id is #226868. I am a female gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/19/2025, with the surrender reason stated as animal health - cannot afford vet bill.
London is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. London is a young adult brachycephalic dog with a grade 4/6 heart murmur. She seems to be having difficulty emptying her bladder fully when she is urinating. London also has chronic ear and skin issues. London needs further workup like sedate radiographs and an echocardiogram which we cannot provide in shelter. London is such a sweetheart who is looking for a more supportive environment for healing.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. London is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. London is a young adult brachycephalic dog with a grade 4/6 heart murmur. She seems to be having difficulty emptying her bladder fully when she is urinating. London also has chronic ear and skin issues. London needs further workup like sedate radiographs and an echocardiogram which we cannot provide in shelter. London is such a sweetheart who is looking for a more supportive environment for healing.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 53 lbs
5/11/2025
Your newly adopted pet has a GRADE 4 HEART MURMUR 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.
5/11/2025
DVM Intake Estimated age: 1-3 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray, reportedly HBC Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: loose, wiggly, comes forwards readily for petting, eagerly takes treats from floor. Allowed all handling Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. No dental disease. EENT: Eyes and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. Mild ceruminous debris AU, moderate erythema PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: Grade IV/VI heart murmur, no 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: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: Otitis externa Reported HBC (no evidence of trauma) Grade IV/VI heart murmur Prognosis: Good to excellent with further diagnostics Plan: -Cleaned ears, applied simplera AU -Recommend cardiology consult with placement Surgery: Permanent waiver due to heart murmur
5/13/2025
Grade 4/6 murmur - *do not start clonidine* Starting gabapentin 300mg PO q12h while in shelter *Does NOT need medication dispensed to adopter if picked up on 5/14 as is very short term use.
9/19/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 1.5y, appears older more consistent with 5-7y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: Adopted from QACC 5 months ago. Adopter reports urinating with blood and has been straining to pass feces, but also seeing some bloody feces. Has been having allergy issues so owner changed diet to chicken and broccoli. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -Wiggly and seeking attention. Allows all handling for exam and tasks. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears AU stenotic canals, unable to identify opening to ear canals, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam, adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, grade 3-4/6 murmur detected, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, mature vulva swollen with some watery dc with blood MSI: Ambulatory x 4, depression cranial to tail base, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patchy alopecia over chest and neck with marked inflammation of skin CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal anal tone, very brief digital exam, no blood appreciated, no palpable feces Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment otitis externa chronic heart murmur grade 3/6 apparent bladder atony-r/o neurological due to occult congenital spinal issues Prognosis: fair-guarded Plan: intake tasks updated cbc/chem/T4 in house Abdominal ultrasound-very large flaccid bladder, no obvious distended uterine horns appreciated Taken for walk to empty bladder, passed urine with no frank blood Repeated ultrasound, bladder remains large recommend placement for further investigation of urinary issues monitor for diarrhea and straining to produce feces Nexgard for size 50mg diphenhydramine PO BID indefinitely duoxo spray to affected areas q3d x14d Start HA diet SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to murmur and BOAS
9/19/2025
CBC/chem/T4 CBC WBC 18.19 K/uL (H) Neutrophils 14.69 K/uL (H) Monocytes 1.2 K/uL (H) Platelets 638 K/uL (H) Chem-all wnl T4 3.4 ug/dL (WNL) Changes on CBC likely due to inflammation, no compatible with pyometra at this time, but early open pyometra cannot be ruled out at this time Concern still remains for issues with incomplete emptying of bladder
9/22/2025
Pet is eating well and passed a moderate amount of urine on walk this morning. No diarrhea noted. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Stridorous breathing in kennel but quiet on walks A: Stable P: Advise placement
9/24/2025
Flagged for light red blood spots in kennel BAR, allowed handling Vulva moderately engorged, small amount of thin hemorrhagic fluid dripping Assessment: In heat Plan: CTM, place signage for in heat
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, dog had loose wiggly body and seeked attention. Dog was nervous in care center, panting and pacing, but allowed staff to collar, leash, and scan for microchip. She allowed staff to pick up.
Date of Intake: 9/19/2025
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: London is a 1 year old female MMB. Owner is surrendering her due to London have medical issues that owner is unable to financially provide.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?: With strangers and visitors, London is very friendly and outgoing.
How is this dog around children?: With children London is very friendly and outgoing.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs - friendly and outgoing, tolerant. Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: friendly and outgoing, tolerant. Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: friendly and outgoing, tolerant.
How is this dog around cats?: No experiences.
Resource guarding:: None reported.
Bite history:: None reported.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Other Notes:: Held/restrained : isn't bothered disturbed while resting/sleeping: isn't bothered startled: isn't bothered pushed/pull off furniture: isn't bothered feet/paws are touched: isn't bothered collar grabbed/touched: isn't bothered
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Known to have skin issues, constipation and trouble urinating, straining present when doing so.
For a New Family to Know: London is described as a social, affectionate, lazy/couch potato. She likes to be where people are, in the livingroom and bedroom, kitchen. London allows for bath. She is rated a level 1 when walking- no puilling and loose leash. She gets walked for 15 minutes for twice a day. She has never been crate trained. Has never been in a car. She knows how to sit. Owner loves how chilled and sweet she is to him and others. London enjoys to eat chicken, rice, and broccoli and carrots. She will also eat wet food.
Date of intake:: 9/19/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
Behavior toward strangers:: London is friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: London is friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward dogs:: London is friendly and outgoing with familiar and unfamiliar dogs on and off leash
Behavior toward cats:: No experience
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Other Notes:: Held/restrained : isn't bothered disturbed while resting/sleeping: isn't bothered startled: isn't bothered pushed/pull off furniture: isn't bothered feet/paws are touched: isn't bothered collar grabbed/touched: isn't bothered London's previous owner describes her as a social and affectionate dog that may know the cue sit. Previous stay- 5/10/25: Stray, No known history During her previous stay London was observed to be fearful and have anxiety. *Previous assessments can be given upon request.*
Date of assessment:: 9/21/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Mild Leash walking comments: Become tense when another dog in a pop up crate lunged towards her Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No Approach Sociability comments: Lays in the middle of the room, panting throughout interaction Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral Arousal Jog comments: Follows hander slowly, neutral Knock Knock comments: No approach Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction
Summary:: Due to London entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 05/12/25 London is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. London doesn't greet, avoiding the gate as she displaces, scenting around the pen. London is tense, displaying a muscular frame and high pointed tail. London will ignore the novel male dog, displacing, scenting away from the gate and maintaining her distance. London is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.
Summary (7):: 9/21/25: London is at the front of her kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. She is pacing back and forth as handler opens the kennel. She attempts to push her way out and handler is able to easily leash her as she exits the kennel. London walks slowly out of the room to the street, she walks a few feet before laying down with her arms and legs out heavily panting. Several dogs exit the driveway and she does not react to them. A staff member exits the building and she approaches them with a soft body and wagging tail. She allows petting on her head and back without issue. London is slowly walked back to the assessment room. She relieves herself in the hallway. London greets the assessor with a soft body and wagging tail. She is easily collared, after her assessment, she plops down and solicits attention from staff heavily panting. London is then walked slowly back to her kennel and lifted in without issue.
Date of intake:: 9/19/2025
Summary:: Loose wiggly body, seeking attention, allowed all handling and pick up
Date of initial:: 9/19/2025
Summary:: Wiggly and seeking attention. Allows all handling for exam and tasks
ENERGY LEVEL:: London is described as low energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to London's initial fearfulness displayed in the care center, we recommend a home without young children at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: During her previous stay London was observed to be a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give London the option to walk away from any social interaction. London should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be London’s choice to approach a new person or thing. London would 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 decompression. Anxiety: London appears anxious at the care center, pacing, panting, and seeking exit during her assessment. We have no history on her behavior in a home environment, so we do not know if this will occur outside of the care center. If it does appear in a future home, 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 "general anxiety".