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an angel entered smrookies 4 yrs ago , she’s nearly 15 now & just beautiful. happy 4 years my lil elf !!! i lov u sm 🍑

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Being Alone, Apparently, and Best Friend: 2 Mercutio Found tied in a basement to a pipe, a confused, broken boy wonders if he will ever find a family to love hinm I have been returned :( INTAKE DATE – 4/14/2019 Mercutio thought he had found his forever home back in October of 2018, only to be returned last week to the very place he had hoped never to see again. And not by his parents. By the police. He was found tied in a basement to a pipe. Can you imagine? This poor dog. Abandoned to the basement, alone, lonely and wondering if this was all that life would ever be for him. You can see the confusion and sadness in his face, as he sits in his kennel waiting to die. He has been nothing but a peach at the shelter too, playful with girl pups in playgroup, and though initially shy with new people, he warms quickly. So we have to wonder what his parent did to him. The way Mercutio responded to his “parent” when he saw him at the Care Center is NOT the normal behavior of a much loved dog. It is the behavior of a scared, abused dog. It’s imperative that Mercutio find a home with an experienced foster or adopter who will help heal the wounds of his past, whether emotionally, physically or both. If you can give him a place to land, Message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com for assistance. He must go to an adult only home. A Staff Member Writes: “(Pronounce in a French accent). They named me after Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet. Just like in the play, I will be the Mercutio to your Romeo. What do I mean by that? I'll be your best friend! I'll be a little shy at first, but give me a little time and watch me warm up to you. I'll be your happy-go-lucky puppy! Bring me home!” MERCUTIO, ID# 60075, 3 yrs old, 52 lbs, Neutered Male Manhattan ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Black / White Owner Surrender Reason: Returned 4/14/2019 Shelter Assessment Rating: NEW HOPE ONLY No children (under 13) Medical Behavior Rating: 2. Blue OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION: Mercutio is reported to growl and snap if his food or bones are approached. Bite history: Yes, Mercutio's owner was playing ball with him. Mercutio was no where near the ball. Mercutio then jumped at his owner, growling. The owner shielded his face with his hand and Mercutio bit his hand, breaking skin. Owner stated that Mercutio can be "intermittently aggressive". SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment: 15-Apr-2019 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Body soft, sniffing room Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Body soft, leans into pets Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: Due to arrival as a stray, history around dogs is unknown. He has so far demonstrated most compatibility with playful female dogs. 4/15: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Mercutio greets politely. He remains calm and does not display much interest in play. 4/17: Mercutio engages in some vocal play with a female dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial: 15-Apr-2019 Summary: Timid, allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Mercutio displays a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only Behavior Asilomar TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No children (under 13), Place with a New Hope partner Recommendations comments: No children: Due to Mercutio's bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the severity of Mercutio's bite history (lunging towards his owner's face and biting the owner's hand when he shielded his face), we recommend he be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Mercutio to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Mercutio to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Mercutio presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: Resource guarding, Fearful/potential for defensive aggression, Bite history (human) Potential challenges comments: Resource guarding: Mercutio is reported to growl and snap when his food and toys are approached. He lunged towards his owner's face, biting the owner's hand when he shielded his face with it, possibly in an attempt to guard a ball. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Bite history: Mercutio bit his owner's hand when the owner shielded his face with it as Mercutio lunged towards his face. This bite is concerning as the owner's face was hos target. Please see handout on Bite History. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: When Mercutio saw his owner at the care center, he lunged forward, barking and growling, and did not let his owner approach him. We do not know the direct cause of this behavior or if it will appear in other contexts. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 15-Apr-2019 DVM Intake. Vet Notes: 3:19 PM. [DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam. Estimated age: 3 years. Microchip noted on Intake? Yes, placed at MACC back in 10/2018 Microchip Number (If Applicable): 985113002219144. History : Brought in by agency. Reported to be left in basement and tied up to pipe. After scanning his microchip it was noted this dog had been at MACC before, back in October 2018. Subjective: BAR. Observed Behavior -Timid but allowed all handling. Vigilant but no biting, lunging or growling. Took Vienna sausages well. Evidence of Cruelty seen -No. Evidence of Trauma seen -No. Objective: T = , P =112 bpm, R =eup, BCS 6/9. EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: nsf. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic, no c/s. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: M/N, MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities. Rectal: Clean externally. Assessment: Apparently healthy. Prognosis: Good. Plan: No tx needed at this time. SURGERY: Already neutered --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST STAY IN MANHATTAN ACC WAS IN OCTOBER 2018 *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** MERCUTIO IS RATED NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY. To foster or adopt him you must fill out applications with New Hope Partners. You cannot direct adopt him at the shelter. Please Message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com for assistance. If you would like to adopt a NYC ACC dog, and can get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process, you can contact the shelter directly. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends) If you CANNOT get to the shelter in person and you want to FOSTER OR ADOPT a NYC ACC Dog, you can PRIVATE MESSAGE our Must Love Dogs page for assistance. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST live in NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog. Transport is available if you live within the prescribed range of states. Shelter contact information: Phone number (212) 788-4000 Email adopt@nycacc.org Shelter Addresses: Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029 Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309 *** NEW NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *** Level 1 Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes. These dogs are not displaying concerning behaviors in shelter, and the owner surrender profile (where available) is positive. Some dogs with Level 1 determinations may still have potential challenges, but these are challenges that the behavior team believe can be handled by the majority of adopters. The potential challenges could include no young children, prefers to be the only dog, no dog parks, no cats, kennel presence, basic manners, low level fear and mild anxiety. Level 2 Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience. They will have displayed behavior in the shelter (or have owner reported behavior) that requires some training, or is simply not suitable for an adopter with minimal experience. Dogs with a Level 2 determination may have multiple potential challenges and these may be presenting at differing levels of intensity, so careful consideration of the behavior notes will be required for counselling. Potential challenges at Level 2 include no young children, single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity, mouthiness, fear with potential for escalation, impulse control/arousal, anxiety and separation anxiety. Level 3 Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and the ACC strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. In many cases, a trainer will be needed to manage and work on the behaviors safely in a home environment. It is likely that every dog with a Level 3 determination will have a behavior modification or training plan available to them from the behavior department that will go home with the adopters and be made available to the New Hope Partners for their fosters and adopters. Some of the challenges seen at Level 3 are also seen at Level 1 and Level 2, but when seen alongside a Level 3 determination can be assumed to be more severe. The potential challenges for Level 3 determinations include adult only home (no children under the age of 13), single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity with potential for redirection, mouthiness with pressure, potential escalation to threatening behavior, impulse control, arousal, anxiety, separation anxiety, bite history (human), bite history (dog) and bite history (other).