Animal Profile

Gravy is at risk due to her behavioral concerns. Gravy has demonstrated increased arousal and reactivity toward dogs, particularly when separated by the transfer door, where she has repeatedly barked, vocalized, and dug at the door. She has also been observed scanning and panting heavily on walks and staring at passing dogs, though she is generally redirectable with treats and verbal cues outside. Gravy is social with handler and seeks attention, often leaning into petting. Medically Gravy is Overweight.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Gravy is at risk due to her behavioral concerns. Gravy has demonstrated increased arousal and reactivity toward dogs, particularly when separated by the transfer door, where she has repeatedly barked, vocalized, and dug at the door. She has also been observed scanning and panting heavily on walks and staring at passing dogs, though she is generally redirectable with treats and verbal cues outside. Gravy is social with handler and seeks attention, often leaning into petting. Medically Gravy is Overweight. Meet Gravy! Found as a stray around Randall's Island, Gravy is a sweet and wiggly girl who is ready to pour herself into a forever home! She loves treats, readily comes over to say hello, and has a loose, happy body when meeting new people. With her cheerful personality, Gravy is sure to add a little extra flavor to your life! My Ideal Home Gravy would love a home that can give her plenty of patience, positive reinforcement, and opportunities to explore. She can get a little overwhelmed and panty in new situations, so a calm routine and time to settle in will help her feel comfortable. With the right family, she'll be the perfect addition to the recipe for a happy home! Good with Other Pets? Gravy's history with other dogs is unknown, but she recently had some positive interactions with a new male dog. She enjoyed mutual sniffing and remained loose and wiggly, and when the other dog became too pushy, Gravy appropriately communicated that she needed some space. Any future dog friends should meet her slowly and under close supervision. Good with Kids? Gravy would do best in a home without children under 13. She can be sensitive to handling, so older, respectful kids who understand how to give a dog space may be a better fit.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 63 lbs

Medical Notes

9/14/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-3 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Friendly, soliciting attention Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean dentition / mild staining of dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Female - appears intact no tattoo or spay scar MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy FI young adult mixed breed Prognosis: Good Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery

9/16/2026

Reported to be vocalizing loudly in pop up crate and observed to be pushing at crate door with her snout. P: Trazodone 250mg PO BID indefinitely Ideally move out of pop up crate or move pop up to less busy location

9/21/2026

EEN: Clear nasal discharge, sneezing RESP: Eupneic A: CIRDC P: Doxycycline 300mg 1 tablet po sid x 10d

9/28/2026

Administered lepto vx lhl sq

9/29/2026

Continues her battle with the transfer door, which causes her a lot of stress. Already pretty maxed out on trazodone (9 mg/kg) Add clonidine 0.6 mg PO BID indef

10/1/2026

Recheck CIRDC, last day of meds S: BAR, readily comes to kennel door and eats treats offered. O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC appears to be resolved P: OK to move out of Dog ISO CTM in care OK for surgery

10/2/2026

Diarrhea noted on symptoms board S: BAR in kennel, eats treats offered. No diarrhea noted in kennel. O: EEN- eyes clear, no appreciable nasal discharge H/L- eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Diarrhea, r/o FAS vs. dysbiosis from abx therapy vs. other P: Proviable 1 capsule PO SID x7d

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 9/14/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 9/19/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: Alert at dog barking in care Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- heavy panting, flushed face Call over: Readily approaches- gently takes treats, loose body Sociability comments: Jumps up often Handling Soft handling: Tolerant- head whips, panting Exuberant handling: Tolerant- panting, stays in handling position Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- panting, flushed face Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- jumps on handler Knock Comments: Toy: Paws prompt hand, sniffing, loose body Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 10/3/26: Gravy is introduced to a novel intact male and is loose and wiggly at the fence, standing on her hind legs to greet the handler of the opposite dog, then jumping down and wiggling while sniffing nose to nose. She play stomps and pulls towards the other dog strongly while being led across the yard. The other dog is let into the yard and Gravy engages in mutual sniffing with fast mid level wags, then begins leaping on the other dog. She rests her front legs on their neck/head, then continues mutual sniffing, then leaps on him and does chin overs, licking his snout and mouthing towards his neck lightly. The other dog lowers himself and she continues leaping on him and pushing him so the meet is ended. She is then introduced to a novel intact male and is loose and wiggly at the fence, toe tapping. The other dog is let into the yard and she leaps on them with hackles raised, then hard growls as he attempts to move away while she stands on him. The two are given a break, Gravy reapproaches pulling strongly towards the other dog and immediately leaps on him. The other dog retreats and she continues to follow him and attempt to leap on him. She gives a low growl when standing on her hind legs towards him and the meet is ended. 9/15/26: Gravy is introduced to a novel intact male and is loose and wiggly at the fence. She is let into the yard and engages in mutual sniffing with a loose body and mid level wags. The other dog begins toe tapping and leaping towards her, Gravy is tolerant and bounces in return but the other dog persistently pushes her and she gives an appropriate correction. The two are given a break and Gravy greets her handler and then lays on the ground giving mid level wags towards the other dog. The other dog reapproaches and leaps on her immediately, Gravy gives another vocal correction and the two are separated.

Summary (7):: 10/04/26: Gravy is reported to dig at her transfer door. 10/3/26 - 10/2/26 - Gravy is at the front of the kennel when handler approaches jumping with a soft body, she is easy to leash up and exit the building with no reactivity to near dogs and staff, does pull mildly as she reaches the play yard (please see playgroup notes). When returning to kennel she enters with no issues and is easy to unleash, overall easy to leash up and bring back to kennel afterwards. 10/2/26 - Gravy is at the front of the kennel when handler approaches, she is easy to leash up and exit the building with no reactivity to near dogs and staff. Outside she has mild pulling but responds well to treats and verbal cues, does walk on a loose leash when reward her and treat motivated, often has an open mouth-pant on her walks while scanning her surroundings and remaining alert, handler works on her with "take a breathe," (having her sit and take a second to settle down) and even doing "touch," and "sit," with her. She does stare at passing dogs but easily disengages with treats. When returning to kennel she is easy to unleash and return. 10/2/26: Gravy is observed to be standing facing the back of her kennel towards the transfer door. She is panting. When a dog is removed or returned to their kennel on the other side, she begins to dig at the door while vocalizing. The dog on the other side of the transfer door is barking and banging on the door as well. 9/29/26: It is noted on the board that Gravy is reactive towards and digging at her transfer door repeatedly. She will redirect briefly when called but then returns to digging and barking at the corner. 9/19/26 [assessment]: Gravy is at the front of her pop-up crate, heavy panting when handler approaches. She is not receptive to treats but allows leashing. She walks slightly ahead of the handler through the hallways with no interest in other pop-up crates or staff members. Once outside, she pulls hard to cross the street and relieves herself. Gravy continues walking ahead of the handler with mild leash tension. She is scanning her surroundings and has an open-mouth pant. When she hears another dog barking (out of her vision), she gets alert and starts looking around. The handler distracts her with a squeaky toy, and she follows, resuming the walk. Sometimes she looks back at her handler but is not seeking additional interaction, focusing on moving forward. Once the walk is done, Gravy is taken to the Canine Behavior office for the assessment (see notes). During return, handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Gravy back into her crate with no issues. 9/16/26: Gravy can be heard vocalizing loudly in her crate. She is nudging the door with her snout.

Date of intake:: 9/14/2026

Summary:: She would wag her tail and jump up for attention. Gravy allowed all handling and leaned into pets an

Date of initial:: 9/14/2026

Summary:: Friendly, soliciting attention

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Gravy handling sensitivity we recommend is placed in a home with No children (under 13). Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Gravy has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY), we feel that she should not visit dog parks. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Gravy associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control; Gravy is noted to jump up on the handler often.Continued training should focus on reinforcing calm greeting behaviors, rewarding four paws on the floor, and teaching appropriate alternatives to jumping. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Handling/touch sensitivity; When touched around her collar/neck she is noted to head whip. Handling should be approached gradually and paired with positive reinforcement to help build comfort and trust around neck and collar contact. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Anxiety: Gravy is noted display anxious behavior such as whing, pacing, flushed face and heavy panting. Providing a predictable routine, appropriate enrichment, and low-pressure interactions can help support her emotional regulation and increase her overall comfort. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. Barrier frustration: Gravy is noted to dig at her transfer door, trying to get to the dog on the other side