Animal Profile
Marjorie
Hello, my name is Marjorie. My animal id is #241412. I am a female gray dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - impound on 11/11/2025.
Marjorie is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Marjorie is a sweet geriatric dog that has been diagnosed with CIRDC and has had a poor appetite. She also has dental disease and suspected osteoarthritis and has had significant lameness noted in shelter after being confined to a kennel all day. Marjorie needs a calm and soft place to recover from CIRDC and follow up with a veterinarian to support her mobility in her senior years. Behaviorally, she has tolerated all medical handling.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Marjorie is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Marjorie is a sweet geriatric dog that has been diagnosed with CIRDC and has had a poor appetite. She also has dental disease and suspected osteoarthritis and has had significant lameness noted in shelter after being confined to a kennel all day. Marjorie needs a calm and soft place to recover from CIRDC and follow up with a veterinarian to support her mobility in her senior years. Behaviorally, she has tolerated all medical handling.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 56 lbs
11/12/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~12 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned neg History: ACO Subjective: bar Observed Behavior -anxious, amenable to gentle handling with no restraint and treats Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: unable to examine PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: unable to visualize spay scar but limited mammary development MSI: bunny hopping and stiff gait, weight bearing lame in left hind, tends to skin free of parasites, skin growth lateral aspect left hind hock, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal Assessment Osteoarthritis Prognosis: fair Plan: DVM intake and tasks awaiting sort Rimadyl 2.4 mls sq reattempt blood draw for cbc/chem on trazadone Consider continuing NSAID pending bloodwork Trazadone 100 mg 2 tabs po bid SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to age
11/13/2025
venipuncture for cbc/chem /// Blood collected from hind leg///Done
11/14/2025
CBC/CHEM/T4: NSF PLAN: Monitor for persistent lameness, okay for NSAID if needed
11/17/2025
P noted to not be eating well, having diarrhea, difficulty getting in and out of kennel, brought into medical for exam S/O BAR, perks up and takes HVT (sausages), no c/s/v, had an episode of FS7 with frank blood and straining noted in exam room EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: stiff gait, resents palpation of hind legs and hips, fecal/urine scald to the perineum, extending down to the vulva which is moderate erythematous as well with fecal staining A. Geriatric OA Diarrhea r/o stress colitis Fecal scalding - p has difficult getting up and going outside, suspect is sitting in fecal matter in kennel P. Cleaned the area gently with water, dried and applied SSD Moved into medical with comfy bedding and kennel thats level to the ground to make going on walks and getting up easier P will need rear cleaned BID and SDD applied x more days (allowed for quick cleaning while being distracted with sausages) Start: proviable 1 capsule PO SID x 5 days panacur 60 # dose PO SID x 3 days gaba 10mg/kg PO BID indef in care for OA (300mg) recheck in 2 days, if scald healing okay to go back to gen pop, preferable with kennel thats level to ground.
11/18/2025
discontinued as per #1438
11/18/2025
Recheck fecal scald and diarrhea S/O: BAR, diarrhea FS 6, no c/s/v noted, good appetite EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with stiff gait UG: Perineum unremarkable, fecal scald not noted A: Diarrhea Fecal scald - resolved Geriatric Suspect OA P: Does not need cleaning or SSD Start psyllium husk PO BID x 5 days Continue proviable and panaur Okay to move out of ICU - placed signage for comfortable bedding CTM closely on rounds and recheck diarrhea in 4 days
11/21/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Soft cough & sniffling present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous 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 & proviable PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days
11/23/2025
recheck geriatric dog with CIRDC, suspected OA S/O QAR, sitting on bed, no c/s/v/d appreciated, noted to have excellent AS, no D+ noted on log (Fs noted to be between 3-4s) EENT: no visible ocular or nasal HL eupneic MSI: sitting on bed, no apparent lesions A. Suspected OA Hx of D+: appears resolved CIRDC- under tx P. No need for carpro aTT as p appears comfortable. Continue with current plans and rechecks, should stiffness or limping be noted can consider adding NSAID in aTT
11/28/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D present. Coughing noted on monitor log. 2-3 bowls of untouched food & medication present in kennel Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -DVM alerted about appetite -CTM recheck as scheduled
12/2/2025
Recheck CIRDC, lost 4 pounds since intake, poor appetite noted S/O: QAR, sneezing, diarrhea, no c/v; not eating EENT: Moderate mucoserous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with stilted gait CNS: Appropriate mentation A: CIRDC Anorexia Diarrhea Geriatric Suspect OA P: Start SQ LRS 400 ml SID Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg SQ SID x 7 days Start medical feedings BID Start proviable PO SID x 7 days D/c trazodone at this time to minimize oral meds CTM closely and recheck appetite in 2 days
12/3/2025
Brief recheck - QAR, did not eat from any trays overnight, coughing, mod mucoserous nasal discharge, eupneic. PLAN: Add clindamycin 11 mg/kg SQ BID and CTM closely
12/4/2025
Recheck CIRDC and appetite, on supportive care and injectable enro/clinda S/O: QAR-BAR, more energy on walk today! Ate some of med feeding overnight, no c/s/v/d noted; moderate mucoid nasal discharge, eupneic. A/P: Anorexia improving, CIRDC; continue current treatment plan and recheck tomorrow (last day of SQF and cerenia)
12/5/2025
Recheck CIRDC and appetite, geriatric dog S/O: QAR-BAR, ate most of medical feeding overnight, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: Mild mucoid nasal discharge, no ocular discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Slow to rise, stilted gait (findings consistent with OA) A: Hyporexia CIRDC Geriatric Diarrhea - not noted today Dental disease OA P: Continue SQ LRS, cerenia, medical feedings, clindamycin, enrofloxacin, and proviable CTM closely on rounds and recheck in 2 days
12/7/2025
recheck CIRDC, appetite, geriatric S/O QAR, no c/s/v/d appreciated, poor appetite noted on log but noted to be eating medical feeds, eating HVT EENT: no ocular dc, mild serous nasal dc HL: nma, clear bilat, eupneic MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor A. CIRDC- under tx Hyporexia r/o inappetence - eating HVT P. Cont with current tx's and recheck as scheduled
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 11/11/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no prior history
Date of assessment:: 11/13/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: will not enter crate, fearful of other dogs in the room, needs help entering kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly Social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: loose/wiggly on approach, slowly explores space, approaches with baby talk Handling Soft handling: Accepts Contact Exuberant handling: Accepts Contact Handling comments: Accepts petting, seems to be a bit painful/rigid, very slow touching around legs but tolerated fine Arousal Jog: Follows neutral bodied, slow Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches with neutral body Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:
Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 11/16/25 Marjorie is introduced at the gate to a male helper dog while off leash at the care center. Marjorie approaches the gate with a tense body and hard face. As the male dog offers bounces, Marjorie begins to low-grumble and walks away willingly, seeking an exit. Marjorie is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.
Summary (7):: 12/4/25: Marjorie was able to make it outside and explored her surroundings for a bit before being returned. 12/1/25: Marjorie is laying down in kennel as handler approaches. She is leashed easily and prompted to come out however she did not want to get up. After a few attempts she slowly exits the kennel and hobbles out into the hallway. She continues to walk slowly stopping every few steps to take a break. She gets as far as the elevator and then refused to go any farther. When returning to kennel she walked with a little more speed without stopping. 11/25/25: Marjorie is getting up from her kuranda bed as the handler approaches the kennel. She will come up to the front with a neutral frame and is leashed with ease. She will then wak out sloly and conti ue to walk slowly through the hallway and up the ramp. As Marjorie is walked upthe ramp, she pots a pigeon and stands still briefly and then begins to stalk it. Marjorie starts to charge at it, albeit slowly, and the handler follows her as she chases the walking pigeon up the ramp. Once in the yard a drag leash is clipped to her collar and she is free to roam around the yard. Marjorie remains near he handler, soliciting treats and offering "paw" behaviors, which she will do with both of her paws. After a while, Marjorie is returned to her kennel with no issue and secured safely. 11/13/25: Marjorie is laying don in her crate as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and is slowly taken to the behavior room for her assessment. In the room, she is comfortable approaching the handlers and allowed petting. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. She has to slowly inch by inch be shoved into her crate due to refusing to go back inside.
Date of intake:: 11/11/2025
Date of initial:: 11/12/2025
Summary:: anxious, amenable to gentle handling with no restraint and treats
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Marjorie 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 2
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful: Marjorie has been generally fearful in the care center and has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times. It is important to always go slow and give Marjorie the option to walk away from any social interaction. Marjorie should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be her choice to approach a new person or thing. Marjorie may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. See handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity and Decompression Period.