Andrew Bogut, Bad, and Cats: ld 58225, @ 7 Yrs, 55 lbs, Dreaming of Care, comfort & love, at the Manhattan ACC LUCKY A family boy's heartbreak - anemic arthritic, a painful cruciate tear & bad kidney values, a super affectionate, family pup is dumped for a "new baby" TO BE KILLED – 4/02/2019 “My favorite thing about Lucky is that he is SO affectionate” said his parent. Initially shy, and yet highly social, soft and sweet, LUCKY’s parent dumped him when she decided to have a baby, despite the fact that poor lucky had medical problems that he had hoped she would help him with. No such luck for LUCKY. He has anemia, his kidney values aren’t the best, he suffers from arthritis and a possible cruciate tear, but even though we know he must always be in pain and feel sick, he is such a good sweet boy. He even lived with and loved a cat! Lucky is 7 years old, a family pet who misses that family he loved, and who just wants to go home. His shyness made it hard for Lucky to acclimate to life in a shelter, and he really needs a quiet, calm, structured home where he can decompress, warm at his own pace, be able to get the care he needs for his medical conditions. Please help Lucky. If you are an experienced foster or adopter in an adult only home, hurry and MESSAGE our page or email us at
[email protected] for assistance saving his life. LUCKY, ID# 58225, 7 yrs old, 55 lbs, Unaltered Male Manhattan ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Black / White Owner Surrender Reason: NEW BABY Shelter Assessment Rating: NEW HOPE ONLY Medical Behavior Rating: AT RISK MEMO: Lucky had displayed fearful/anxious behavior in both the previous home environment and at the care center. Additionally, Lucky has also exhibited barrier and on leash reactivity. Lucky would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification using a gradual approach and positive reinforcement. Medically, Lucky has several underlying conditions which may need follow up vet care including anemia, possible kidney disease, and osteoarthritis. OWNER SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION: Lucky is a 7 year old black and white male medium mixed breed dog. Previous owner got Lucky from a relative and has had Lucky for 7 years. She surrendered Lucky because of personal issues. He previously lived with 4 adults and1 cat. Around strangers, Lucky is timid and will shy away if he doesn’t know you. He may come up to you to sniff when he is comfortable. Lucky has not been around children before, his behaviour around children is unknown. Lucky has been around other dogs and is dog reactive. He will hard bark and snap at them. He lived with a cat and he was tolerant of the cat. Lucky may resource guard food bowls, toys or treats. He will growl if you come near his food bowl. He will bark if someone comes near the home. Lucky bit his owner's spouse about 1 year and a half ago. Lucky was in the kitchen at the time of bite and the spouse was picking food up off the floor during a family event. DUe to the loud noises and sudden movement, lucky became spooked and bit the person on the left hand. Bite resulted in red marks. Lucky is housetrained and his owner describes his energy level ans high and Lucky as friendly, affectionate, playful, independent. Other Notes: Lucky will not let his owner clip his nails he will run away. He does not enjoy bath time in the tub but enjoys it if he is being sprayed with a hose. He is afraid of thunder and lightning as well. He is also afraid of fire works and will bark, pace around and tremble as well. Has this dog ever had any medical issues? YES. Lucky has hip problems as well as possible thyroid issues. No other medical concerns or issues. For a New Family to Know: Lucky is a High energy, Friendly, affectionate, playful, independent dog. Previous owner's favorite thing about Lucky is that he is very affectionate. He knows how to sit, stay and lay down. He will pull when he walks and will calm down and not pull after hes been outside for a while. He enjoys playing with balls. He has roamed around without a leash and will come back when called. He sleeps with the owner or will sleep in his own bed. He is a very anxious dog and is afraid of loud noises. He loves to play outside in yards. He eats chunky wet food and also eats wet food. He likes human food as a treat. INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 26-Mar-2019: Owner handled into Kennel and did collaring. Tense bodied, whaled eyed as well. Took treats out of my hand with a wagging tail but would attempt to mount counselors. During transport, Lucky greeted transporter and counselor with wagging tail . Allowed all handling. SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment: 28-Mar-2019 LEASH WALKING Strength and pulling: Hard-moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None SOCIABILITY Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches quickly Sociability comments: Body soft, stays by assessor HANDLING Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Soft body, stands still, panting AROUSAL Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: No response Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: The former owner of Lucky has reported that he has displayed reactivity toward dogs (hard barks, snaps). When attempting to conduct off leash introduction to the female greeter, Lucky initially follows and attempts to mount the human handler. When approached by the greeter dog, Lucky freezes and displays a hard stare. The interaction is ended early due to safety concern . INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake: 26-Mar-2019 Summary: Tense, whale eyed BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only Behavior Asilomar TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No children (under 13) Single-pet home Recommend no dog parks Place with a New Hope partner Recommendations comments: No children: Due to Lucky's bite history and reaction to loud noises, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Lucky 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 Lucky to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Lucky to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Lucky presents with outside of the care centers. Single pet/no dog parks: Due to concerning behavior reported by the previous owner, in addition to behavior observed in the care center, a single dog residence is recommended for Lucky. Potential challenges: Resource guarding Fearful/potential for defensive aggression Bite history (human) Anxiety On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments: Resource guarding: Lucky is reported to growl if people go near his food bowl, toys, or treats. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Lucky is reported to be fearful around new people. At the care center, he displays fearful behavior. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Bite history (human): Lucky bit the owner's spouse a year and a half ago. The person was picking up food off the floor during an event where there was a lot of loud noise. Lucky growled and bit her on the hand, resulting in red marks. Please see handout on Bite History. Anxiety: Lucky is reported to be very anxious by his previous home. He becomes anxious around raised voices, thunder, and fireworks. When anxious, his behavior tips over into aggression and he has snapped at and bitten people near him. Please see handout on Anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Lucky is reported to hard bark and snap at dogs. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 29-Mar-2019 Tech Exam collected blood for 4DX W/RMSF, sent out to Idexx. Did not urinate during walk, placed sign on cage to collect urine during walk. 28-Mar-2019 Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Permanent] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with A MEDICAL CONDITION 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. 28-Mar-2019 Blood Work Interpretation. CBC: 1-Anemia (mild @35.9%, non-regenerative) NOSF. Chemistry: 1-Azotemia (creatinine 3.8, BUN 58). NOSF. Total T4: wnl 28-Mar-2019 Vet Statement Extending his trazadone. 28-Mar-2019 DVM Intake Exam. Estimated age: 7 years. Microchip noted on Intake? No. Microchip Number (If Applicable): NA. History : Owner surrender. Subjective: BAR. Observed Behavior -Terrified. Whale eyes. Tail tucked in between legs. Very vigilant. He did not growl, lunge or try to bite. He ate Vienna sausages and cheese for us. Evidence of Cruelty seen -No. Evidence of Trauma seen -No. Objective: T = , P =112 bpm. R =eup. BCS 5/9. EENT: Episcleral injection (mild to moderate, nuclear sclerosis and pigmentary keratitis OU, initially thought menace was decreased but seems wnl when I rechecked it, he seems visual OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Muzzled, difficult to examine. 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/I, both done, one testicle feels normal in size and the other one feels very small (asymmetrical testes). MSI: Ambulatory x 4, thickened stifles bilaterally (right >>left) with mild crepitation noted, resents extension of right hip, thickened elbow bilaterally, skin free of parasites, cyst-like lesion on top of his head, style lower lid OS. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities. Rectal: Clean externally Assessment: -Osteoarthritis (mild to moderate), -Asymmetrical testes, -Pigmentary keratitis and episcleral injection OU, -Thickened stifles-r/o cruciate tear vs. meniscal injury vs. luxated patellas (not obvious on exam), -Anemia (mild, non-regenerative), -Azotemia-r/o dehydration vs. kidney dz, Prognosis: Fair. Plan: -CBC/chem/T4, -LVT to collect urine for USG in-house and urine dipstick. -Test for tick-bourne dz, 4dx w/RMSF, -Rimadyl trial if USG is normal (if not we can try low dose gabapentin for his arthritis but he is already on trazadone so may be sedate). -Recommend joint supplement long-term once placed, -Recommend Adequan for arthritis once placed, -When he is neutered, consider sending out testicles for biopsy. -Recommend ophtho consult once placed. -Will extend his trazadone since he is so nervous-150 mg PO BID until otherwise directed. -Recommend abdominal ultrasound once placed +/- CXR to look for cause of anemia. SURGERY: Permanent waiver for surgery due to kidney values and asymmetrical testes (should have further work-up before going under anesthesia) *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** LUCKY IS RESCUE ONLY. You must fill out applications with New Hope Rescues to foster or adopt him. He cannot be reserved online at the ACC ARL, nor can he be direct adopted at the shelter. PLEASE HURRY AND MESSAGE OUR PAGE FOR ASSISTANCE! HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://ift.tt/2ynocEZ Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account \ Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! 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[email protected] 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). New Hope Rescue Only Dog is not publicly adoptable. Prospective fosters or adopters need to fill out applications with New Hope Partner Rescues to save this dog.