Animal Profile
Caramel Apple
Hello, my name is Caramel Apple. My animal id is #238464. I am a male brown dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 10/4/2025.
Caramel Apple has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has pneumonia and is fragile. He has not been eating well and losing weight. He struggles with supportive care because of fear and anxiety. He 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. Caramel Apple has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has pneumonia and is fragile. He has not been eating well and losing weight. He struggles with supportive care because of fear and anxiety. He 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! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. 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 am playful and cute! I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 54 lbs
10/4/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 y/o based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History: stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - very tense and fearful throughout exam; but started taking cheese and potted meat. Unable to walk from kennel to exam room, moved on towel. Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = not taken P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited due to temperament PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 testes in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, many small healed scars (max 1 inch long) throughout coat, primarily localized on forelimbs and head; no fresh/new lesions present. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: ~1 y/o MI MMB Many healed scars throughout body Fearful Prognosis: Good Plan: Ok for intake tasks Start trazodone 200mg (8mg/kg) PO q12h indefinitely while in shelter *Seek placement out of shelter to facilitate behavior in a low stress environment SURGERY: Okay for surgery
10/9/2025
Large volume diarrhea noted on rounds S/O: QAR-BAR, large volume diarrhea FS 7 in kennel, one small pile of minimally digested kibble vomit, no c/s noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Diarrhea - ro stress vs dietary vs other Vomit P: Start psyllium husk BID x 5 days Start proviable 1 cap PO SID x 5 days Start panacur PO SID x 5 days CTM on rounds and recheck in 5 days
10/14/2025
Progress exam: Subjective: Diarrhea recheck Objective: No diarrhea seen in kennel or reported. ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC
10/17/2025
Noted by staff to appear lethargic, not eating, episode of vomiting- staff reports appeared like foamy bile, whitish S/O QAR, trembling, soft C+, no v/s/d appreciated, food and meds appear untouched EENT: no ocular dc, mild scant serous nasal dc and nose licking HL: eupneic A. CIRDC with hyporexia r/o anorexia P. Move to iso - signage hung with monitoring log Start enro 10mg/kg SQ SID x 7 days cerenia 1mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days SQF SID x 3 days MF BID x 3 days brief recheck tomorrow recheck at 3 7 10 days
10/18/2025
Diagnosed with CIRDC and started supportive care + enrofloxacin yesterday S/O: QAR, some coughing, no v/d/s noted, not eating; did well for medical handling and supportive care today EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: CIRDC Anorexia P: Add entyce 3 mg/kg PO SID x 2 days Continue with other treatments Recheck in 2 days
10/20/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: QAR, no S/V/D. Coughing present. Untouched food & meds Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck as scheduled
10/21/2025
Hx: pneumonia/CIRDC; poor appetite eating some according to the feeding log P) continue SQ fluids LRS SQ- 700 ml x 3 d's
10/23/2025
Hx: pneumonia labored breathing P) placed in O2 kennel NH informed
10/23/2025
Brief recheck - placed into O2 cage this morning dur to labored breathing. S/O: QAR-BAR, reported anorexia, persistent huffing cough, no v/d/s EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge LUNGS: Huffing/coughing A: CIRDC + likely pneumonia Anorexia Prognosis: Guarded P: At risk list - seek placement ASAP Start clindamycin 11 mg/kg SQ BID Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID Start medical feeding BID Continue enrofloxacin, SQ LRS. Recheck tomorrow *Cancel trazodone for now due to anorexia
10/24/2025
Recheck CIRDC and likely pneumonia S/O: QAR in kennel, BAR on walk, ate most of med feeding overnight! Persistent huffing cough noted intermittently in kennel and on walk, no v/d/s noted EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge LUNGS: Intermittent tachypnea + huffing cough; very mild dyspnea at rest MSI: Ventral thorax has SQ fluids from yesterday morning still palpable (pulled ventrally by gravity) A: CIRDC + likely pneumonia Anorexia - improved! P: Wait to give SQ LRS until PM - only give 500ml Continue cerenia, clindamycin, enrofloxacin, and medical feedings Return to O2 kennel for the day CTM closely and recheck tomorrow
10/24/2025
Addendum: Noted to be eupneic in oxygen kennel late morning so moved to regular kennel. Remains eupneic with occasional coughing/huffing episodes. Continue plan.
10/25/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing & huffing present. Empty medical feeding tray & ate some wet/dry food mix Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Appears Eupneic at rest, increased effort begins when up/walking NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Alert DVM about appetite improvement -CTM closely, recheck as scheduled
10/26/2025
recheck cirdc/pneumonia dog S/O QAR, C++, no s/v/d appreciated or noted, noted to have eaten some of the MF, small amount of food EEET: no ocular dc, moderate thin mucoserous nasal dc HL: eupneic, C++ MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor A. CIRDC r/o pneumonia - under tx Anorexia- improved to inappetence P. Con't with current meds (enro and clinda) as scheduled CTM and recheck as scheduled in 2 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 10/4/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Unknown History)
Other Notes:: Finder said the dog was shy and anxious while in their care, but had begun to warm up and be affectionate.
Date of assessment:: 10/7/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Timid- low body, tucked tail, whale eyes Call over: Readily approches- stays near handler, leans into touch Sociability comments: warms up with slow approach Handling Soft handling: Allowed- lip licks, pin back ears Exuberant handling: Allowed- liplicks, sits Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- tucked tail Arousal comments: Knock: No repsonse Knock Comments: Toy: No repsonse Toy comments:
Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 10/13/25 Caramel Apple is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Caramel Apple will approach the gate appearing nervous, trembling as he sits softly, remaining present along the gate line. As the male dog growls at him, Caramel Apple will lip curl but not move away willingly, still sitting, remaining present. Caramel is moved away. Caramel Apple is introduced to a novel female dog at the gate where his behavior is the same. During this interaction, Caramel Apple doesn't lip curl due to him being ignored. He remains present, still appearing nervous. He is returned to kennel, concluding all interactions. 10/06/25 Caramel Apple is introduced at the gate to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Caramel Apple is reluctant to approach the gate, maintaining his distance while displaying whale eyes. Caramel Apple will lip lick while also displaying look aways, appearing nervous. Caramel Apple will sit next to one of the handers present, trembling, while remaining reluctant to approach the gate. Caramel Apple is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.
Summary (7):: 10/25/25: Caramel Apple is lying in the middle of kennel as handler approaches. He lifts his head slightly but otherwise does not engage. Due to Caramel Apple being under the weather, he is left in kennel to rest. 10/23/25: Caramel Apple is observed refusing to walk for ACS staff and attempting to pull back to kennel. 10/21/25: Caramel Apple is laying at the front of the kennel as the handler approaches. He will get up and retreat to the back of the kennel as the handler opens the door. Caramel Apple is not taking treats and will not come forward when the handler crouches down to coax him. They place the rope gently over his head and he is toweled by another handler and carried out of the kennel. Caramel Apple will then walk to the behavior office with a tucked tail, pinned ears, a furrowed brow and wide eyes. In the room he is clipped to a drag leash and allowed to roam around. The handler offers him a treat on the snuffle mat and a lick mat but Caramel Apple will just walk around with his tail still tucked, his head on a swivel as he listens to other dogs barking outside the room. Once his kennel is clean, Caramel Apple is returned to his kennel where he is secured safely. 10/5/25: (assessment) Caramel Apple is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. As the handler opens the door and presents the leash, Caramel Apple will back away briefly but the handler coaxes her forward and is able to leash him. Caramel Apple walks to the behavior office where he is fitted with a collar. (see assessment for more info) Caramel Apple is avoidant of the handlers in the room, sitting by the desks, displaying whale eye and lifting his paw. He is switched from his drag leash to the slip lead and he pulls mildly to his kennel where he is secured safely.
Date of intake:: 10/4/2025
Summary:: Upon intake the dog was very anxious, but allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 10/4/2025
Summary:: very tense and fearful throughout exam; but started taking cheese and potted meat. Unable to walk fr
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): We reccomend Caramel Apple be placed in a home with No young children (under 5).
Potential challenges: : Fearful,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/Anxiety: Caramel Apple was described by her finder as shy and anxious, though she began to warm up and show affectionate behavior over time. In care, she continues to display timid behavior but responds positively to a slow and gentle approach. These signs suggest she benefits from patient interactions and a calm environment to build trust and confidence. Please see the handout on decompression period and generalized anxiety.