01/29/2025
Queen has been placed with a NH rescue
“She’s so sweet and affectionate,” said her parent just before they handed over her big big, heavy chain attached to a prong collar around her neck. Who does this? Disgraceful! QUEEN is just barely out of puppyhood at 12 months old, and her parent dumped her at the shelter because the “other” dog in the house kept putting his nose in HER food dish when she was trying to eat. Who was the offender? Not Queen. This girl is a gem! She is housetrained, crate trained, she knows many commands and she never guards her things from humans! Even though she may be initially shy with new friends, once you give her a few moments, she is friendly and outgoing. Queen did nothing wrong. She is at the shelter due to human error and the failure of her parent to engage her 2 dogs in calming commands like “down” and “place” so they would learn to remain in their area of the room during feeding time. There is so much sadness in her face mixed with confusion and loss. We need an experienced foster or adopter to step up for Queen and whisk her away to safety – to a place of calm and a comfortable routine where she will always be cherished and loved. Please consider giving this good girl a home. She deserves every happiness. MESSAGE OUR PAGE for assistance.
QUEEN, ID # 216976, 1 Yr. Old, 53 lbs., Female
Manhattan ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown/White
Owner Surrender Reason: 1/9/25 – Pet altercation
Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No Children under Age 13
Single Pet Home
Recommend no dog parks
Place with a New Hope Partner
Medical Behavior Rating: 3, Yellow.
AT RISK MEMO:
Queen is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Queen was brought into the care centers for fighting with the other resident dog in the home. Her previous owner stated that she has always been dog reactive, and would consistently get into intense fights with the other resident dog, resulting in broken skin. She also noted that Queen will resource guard her food from the other dog, snapping when approached. In care she has tolerated all handling but remains fearful with a low head and tail, pinned back ears, and hunched shoulders when walking. She is noted to hard bark and growl at strangers and remained tense both during her intake and assessment. With handlers she has slowly become more social, accepting soft pets. Medically, Queen is apparently healthy.
Queen was surrendered due to having altercations with the resident dog when there were arguments in the home. She is reported to guard against this dog and growl at unfamiliar dogs. Queen is also fearful around strangers and will growl. In the Care Centers, she is tense and walks with a low posture. She has growled at staff and remains fearful. Her owner mentioned that she is affectionate and knows the cues "Sit" and "Stay." Queen will need an adult-only foster home through a New Hope Partner experienced in managing her behavior.
INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 9-Jan-2025
Upon intake Queen was tense and docile. She stood by the owner's side the entire intake but allowed me to come next to the owner and speak. When another female counselor started to approach her to take a photo, Queen growled. The owner placed the collar around the Queen's neck and scanned for MC. When ARS handled Queen to place in van, there weren't any issues.
OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Queen is a one-year-old unaltered female dog who was surrendered by her owner when she was three months old because she was fighting with a male dog in the home. She lived with 2 adults, 2 children and 1 dog. Queen is known to be shy/in contact on her terms, hides at first, or will hard bark and growl. Queen lived with an 8 year old and 1-year-old child. She is known to be friendly/ outgoing towards children, shy and hides initially. Queen lived with another dog, and when the male dog was in the home, she actively avoided and hid, but when unfamiliar dogs were on and off leash, she would hard bark and growl. It is unknown how she would behave with cats. Her owner stated that Queen would snap and attempt to bite when the other dog tried to eat her food while she was eating. Other than that, humans can touch her food. Her owner stated Queen’s last bite incident was 3 weeks ago regarding another dog. Queen has never bitten a human before. She is housetrained. Her energy level is medium.
Other Notes:
Queen is known to jump up often non-stop, pull hard on the leash, fear loud noises, and have destructive tendencies. Whenever Queen is restrained she is fearful and growls. She isn't bothered if disturbed while sleeping, but is fearful when startled and pushed off furniture. Queens isn't bothered if her paws are touched or her collar is grabbed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No
For a New Family to Know:
Queens is an affectionate and social girl, preferring to make contact on her own terms. She is very active, playful, lazy, fearful and mellow. She spends most of her time in the bedroom, kitchen, living room and crate for 2 hours a day. Queen loves taking a bath and goes on walks 1-2 times a day. Queen can stay in her metal crate for 2-3 hours if she is crated. She knows commands such as sit, stay, cage, no and stop. Her owner stated that their favorite thing about Queen is “she is sweet and affectionate.” Queen likes to play with teddy bears and socks, and her favorite treats are chicken and rice. The owner stated she likes her food warm.
BEHAVIOR NOTES
Date of intake: 9-Jan-2025
Spay/Neuter status: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner Surrender
Previously lived with: 2 adults 2 children and 1 dog
Behavior toward strangers: Shy, hides, hard barks and growls
Behavior toward children: Social with resident children
Behavior toward dogs: Had altercations with resident dog, hard barks and growls at unfamiliar dogs
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Resource guarding: Allows people to touch her food
Will snap at the resident dog when he approaches her food.
Bite history: Yes,
Queen has had several altercations with the resident male dog when the owners argue. Her last altercation wad 3 weeks ago. She left bite marks on his neck and legs.
Housetrained: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Queen is noted to have medium energy level.
Other Notes: Queen is known to jump up often non-stop, pull hard on the leash, fear loud noises, and have destructive tendencies. Whenever Queen is restrained, she is fearful and growls. She isn't disturbed while sleeping but fearful when startled and pushed off furniture. Queens isn't bothered if her paws or touched and collar is grabbed.
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of Assessment: 11-Jan-2025
Summary: Queen is noted to hard bark and growl at strangers and growls when restrained. In the Care Centers, Queen is fearful and walks with a low tail. She growled at staff during her intake and was tense throughout her assessment. Due to these behaviors, Queen will not receive a handling assessment.
PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARY:
FUN FACTS:
ENRICHMENT NOTES
1/29/25: Queen is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is leashed without issue and exits kennel, walking slightly in front of handler out to the hallway. She is brought to the street and walks alongside handler till she reaches outside. Her ears are pinned back and she walks with a slightly hunched over posture till she reaches the street. Her tail wags slightly as she stands in front of handler. Handler attempts to offer her a treat but she ignores it and begins nuzzling and licking handlers hand. She is slightly hesitant to allow pets over the head but accepts slow and gentle pets around her neck and body, eventually allowing petting of all kind without issue. Queen walks with handler, she does not pull and accepts treats. Queen walks past people on the street without issue and generally ignores dogs she sees. She stops to sniff and use the bathroom in dirt patches she finds interesting and after walking for a while is brought back to the shelter. She is clipped and returned to kennel without issue.
1/12/25- Queen is at the back of her kennel with her head low with a slightly tense body. She slowly comes to the front and is easily leashed. She slowly exits her kennel and is taken for a street walk. She walks with her head low with ears pinned back at times with her tail tucked when exiting the building. When on the street she walks on a loose leash next to or behind handler. She doesn't sniff around and is aloof with handler. Handler offers her a treat, she sniffs it but shows no other interest. Handler slowly pets her neck then stops, Queen just looks at handler with no other reaction with a softer body. They continue walk, she starts to sniff around a little. Handler talks softly to her and her tail is low not tucked and she wags just the tip of her tail. Handler again slowly gives her soft pets and while talking to her and her ears go forward momentarily. When walking back to the building, she become a little hesitant on walking forward. Handle bends down and pats their thigh, soft talking to Queen. She again gives a little tip tail wag and comes over to handler. Handler starts to walk and Queen follows them. She is easily clipped and returned to kennel without issue.
1/11/25: Queen is at the center of her kennel as handler approaches. She lowers her ears and moves back slowly while hunching her shoulders slightly. She then takes a few steps forward as handler unlocks the kennel door, but remains uncertain of handler and dodges the leash multiple times when attempting to leash. She eventually moves to the front of the kennel and allows leashing. She is taken on a walk to the street where she walks alongside handler. Her posture remains low to the ground and her tail tucks tightly as she walks. She frequently looks behind her and and remains alert for most of the walk. Queen walks past people on the street without issue and will rarely stop to sniff. She uses the bathroom while outside and walks for a while more before being brought back inside. She allows clipping before being returned to kennel without issue.
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake: 9-Jan-2025
Summary: Growled, tense
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial: 10-Jan-2025
Summary: Tense, trembling and whale eyed. Tail remains tucked throughout interaction.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No children under Age 13
Single-pet home
Recommend no dog parks
Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments::
No children (under 13): Due to the noted behaviors in the home and Care Centers, Queen should got to a home with no children.
Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Queens behavior and bite history, Queen should not got o a home with other dogs or visit a dog park.
Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Queen 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 Queen to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Queen to new and unfamiliar situations.
Potential challenges: :
Resource guarding,
Destructive behavior,
Basic manners/poor impulse control,
Handling/touch sensitivity,
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,
Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,
Strength/leash pulling,
Bite history (dog)
Potential challenges comments::
Resource guarding: Queen is reported guard her food from the other resident dog but is okay with her owners touching her food. She should be fed separately from other resident animals. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding.
Destructive behavior: Queen is noted to have destructive tendencies. Positive reinforcement should be used to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on Destructive Behavior.
Basic manners/poor impulse control: Queen's owner stated she jumps on people persistently. Positive reinforcement should be utilized to help her learn impulse control. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control.
Handling/touch sensitivity: Queen will growl when restrained. She should learn to feel comfortable with handling using treats. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity.
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Queen will growl and hard bark at strangers, and was reported to growl at staff. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Queen associate new people with things she likes such as treats and toys. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.
Bite history (dog)/Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: Queen had several altercations with he resident dog that broke skin. Please see the handout on Bite History.
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration/Strength/leash pulling: Queen will hard bark and growl at other dogs and was noted to pull. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration and leash manners.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES:
1/10/2025
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported 1.5-2y and exam agrees
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative
History: Owner surrender due to fighting with other dog in the house.
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Tense, trembling and whale eyed. Tail remains tucked throughout interaction. Allows placement of muzzle and remains frozen in place for exam and tasks.
Evidence of Cruelty seen -no
Evidence of Neglect seen-no
Evidence of Trauma seen -no
Objective
T =
P =wnl
R =wnl
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: muzzle in place
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: female intact, no obvious scar or tattoo
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: normal external
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed
Assessment
apparently healthy
Prognosis:
good
Plan:
intake tasks
OHE
new home
Starting trazodone 200mg PO BID indefinitely for in shelter FAS
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
1/11/2025
Pet was housed with a parvovirus positive case, as precaution we are running Parvo titers on Queen.
1/13/2025
Pet is QAR in kennel. She walks to door and then retreats as I talk to her. No vomiting or diarrhea noted.
Distemper antibody titer: negative
Parvovirus antibody titer: negative
A: not protected
P: 14 day quarantine until 1/23/25
Placed PPE sign on kennel
1/17/2025
SO:
BAR, comes to front of kennel for chicken treat
eent: eyes clear, mild mucoid nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, repeated sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate
A:
CIRDC
P:
Doxycycline 250mg PO SID x10d
1/23/2025
Queen has not shown any parvo-like symptoms in care. No vomiting or diarrhea has been reported.
A:
No evidence of parvo
P:
CTM in care
Ok to lift quarantine
1/26/2025
Hx: has had CIRDC
BAR H eating
eent- no nasal discharge; no coughing or sneezing or congestion
msi- amb x 4
A)
No CIRDC-like signs
P)
Move out of ISO
Placement/homing
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Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email [email protected]
Shelter Addresses:
Queens Shelter: 1906 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309
NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM
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Level 2
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Level 3
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