11/14/2024
Luna Apple was placed with Pound Hounds Resq
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Her favorite thing was to be pet and her owner stated, “she is very good to me.” LUNA APPLE was completely devoted to this person, so much so that she would warn off strangers with a bark or a growl, and sometimes even protected him from other people in the home. This was the deal breaker for the family, and they seemed inexperienced with Luna’s breed that “is” devoted and protective of their families. When she needed boundaries and training, she got no clear direction or signals from her owner so she had to make things up as she went. Adding to her lack of a rudder, this poor dog was moved around a lot (per her owner) so she has never had the stability of a long term home with her family. This can cause anxiety in any dog, and now because of human failure this beautiful girl is now set to die if no experienced large breed family can be found to save her life. Luna is perfectly housetrained and hardly ever pulls on leash. She is just a big couch potato who wants to feel safe and loved in the comfort of a home that she can call her own, and where she will enjoy a comfortable routine she can count on. Come on Cane Corso people! Let’s save this girl’s life. Share, crosspost, tag and pledge for Luna, or if you can foster or adopt her, hurry and MESSAGE OUR PAGE for assistance.
LUNA APPLE, ID # 214145, 4 Yrs. Old, 132 lbs., Female
Staten Island ACC, Large Breed (Cane Corso), Gray
Owner Surrender Reason: Behavior, 11/7/2024
Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No Children under Age 13
Place with a New Hope Partner
Medical Behavior Rating: 3. Yellow
AT RISK MEMO:
Luna Apple is at risk for behavior reasons. Luna Apple was very protective of her owner in the home. She would escalate to growling, snapping, at the other members of the household. Medically, she has a history of food allergies but is otherwise apparently healthy.
Luna Apple is a large dog who came into our care due to significant behavior challenges in her previous home. She displayed strong protective behaviors toward one individual, which led to escalating incidents of hard barking, growling, and snapping at other household members. Due to this history, Luna Apple requires an experienced, skilled adopter who understands how to manage and address protective and reactive behaviors.
Luna Apple will need a calm, structured environment with clear boundaries to feel secure and reduce her reactive tendencies. She is not suitable for a household with multiple people or frequent visitors and will thrive best with someone who can commit to her ongoing behavior management. Luna Apple has potential with the right guidance and will do best in a home where her needs are understood and respected.
INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 7-Nov-2024
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OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Luna is a 4 year old, large mixed breed (Cane Corso) female dog who was surrendered to the Staten Island Care Center due to her behavior. Her owner had her for all 4 years of her life and Luna was purchased. She lived with children and adults. Luna has no experience with strangers. She hard barks and/or growls at children. She has no experience with familiar dogs. Luna will alert bark at unfamiliar dogs on leash. She has no experience with unfamiliar dogs off leash. She has no experience with cats or other animals. Luna will hard bark or growl if her valuable items or random objects are attempted to be removed from her. She has no bite history. Luna is housetrained. Her energy level is medium.
Other Notes:
Luna goes potty outside on walks. She never has accidents. On walks with family she will growl / hard bark at strangers who approach them. Luna is fearful if held or restrained or if she is pushed or pulled off furniture. She isn’t bothered if disturbed while sleeping, if she is startled, if her paws are touched or her collar is grabbed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Allergies: Yes
Allergy info: Food
Veterinarian: Richmond veterinary
Last vet check: 10/1/2024
For a New Family to Know:
Luna is a lazy couch potato. She likes to spend most of her time where people are. Luna does not allow her family to bathe or brush her. She becomes fearful/uncomfortable. Luna does not have a set walk schedule. She is taken for 20 minute walks and pulls very little on leash. Luna is crate trained but does not do well. Luna is nervous about getting in or being in the car. She’s moved a lot. She knows the cue “every day.” ??? Her owner’s favorite thing about Luna is that other than her “bouts with aggression, she is very good to me.” Luna’s favorite thing is to be petted. Luna east Purina brand dry food.
BEHAVIOR NOTES
Date of intake:: 11/7/2024
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Children, Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: No experience
Behavior toward children:: Hard barks and/or growls
Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: No experience Unfamiliar dogs: Alert barks
Behavior toward cats:: No experience
Resource guarding:: Luna Apple finds random objects of a high value. She will growl or hard bark. Luna is reported to "guard/protect" her owner from his wife and kids. When the owner isn't home Luna will block the other residents of the home from leaving their rooms by growling and shoving her face into the door.
Bite history:: No bite history
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes::
Goes potty on: "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.)"
Accident frequency: Never
Behavior concerns: Other
Additional info: Aggressive at times
Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members
Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking
How this dog reacts when...
- Held/restrained: Fearful
- Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered
- Startled: Isn't bothered
- Pushed/pulled off furniture: Fearful
- Paws are touched: Isn't bothered
- Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES:
Summary:: Luna Apple was reported to have concerning behaviors in her previous home. She has escalated to snapping at an adult that lives in her home when they attempt to pet her. She resource guards her owner from the other members of the household and her behavior has been declining. Luna Apple is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARY
Summary:: Luna Apple has no experience with other pets in the home. It is unclear how she would behave if introduced to another dog or other pet.
FUN FACTS
Luna Apple's owner describes her as a couch potato. She spends most of her time where the people are. She does not allow to be bathed or brushed by the owner. She is not reported to pull on leash and does not do well in a crate. She is nervous getting into or being in the car. Her favorite activity is receiving pets from her owners.
ENRICHMENT NOTES
11/12: Luna Apple stood up and was hard barking at staff as they approach to feed. Her transfer door is closed and the food placed on opposite side of kennel.
11/10: Luna Apple is laying on her blanket in the middle of her kennel. She flinches as her transfer door is shut for cleaning. Staff member kneels down by kennel front and speaks to her in a soft voice. She looks to her, blinking and begins to tremble.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial:: 11/9/2024
Summary:: Fearful, tail tucked, muzzled as a precaution
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations::
No children (under 13)
Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments::
No children (under 13): Due to escalating to higher level warnings, Luna Apple should go to an adult only home.
Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Luna Apple 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 Luna Apple to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing Luna Apple to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Luna Apple presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges:
Resource guarding
Handling/touch sensitivity
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:
Resource guarding: Luna Apple finds random objects of a high value. She will growl or hard bark. Additionally, Luna is reported to "guard/protect" her owner from his wife and kids. When the owner isn't home Luna will block the other residents of the home from leaving their rooms by growling and shoving her face into the door. In care she is most reactive when staff approaches with her food. Please see handout on Resource Guarding.
Handling/touch sensitivity: Luna Apple snapped at a member of the household as they attempt to pet her. She has an inconsistent response to tolerating touch from her own family. All interactions should be at her own pace. She should only be given attention should she solicit. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity.
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Luna Apple escalates to hard barking, growling and snapping when uncomfortable. Her signs of discomfort must be respected; Luna should never be forced to interact, she should always be given the opportunity to walk away from situations or people she finds uncomfortable. We recommend a slow approach and we recommend ONLY force-free, reward-based training methods for Luna. Please see handout on Potential for Defensive Aggression.
Anxiety: Luna Apple may have been experiencing high anxiety in her previous household. When her owner was not home, she would attempt to keep the other members of the home separated from herself by muzzle punching doors closed.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
11/9/2024
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 4 yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? Negative scan
History: Owner surrender
Subjective: QARH
Observed Behavior - Fearful, tail tucked, muzzled as a precaution
Is there evidence of Cruelty? N
Is there evidence of Neglect? N
Is there evidence of Trauma? N
Objective
BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Limited to MM: pink
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, limited palpation due to FAS
U/G: F
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, signs resolving folliculitis forehead and distal hind limbs
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: Appears healthy
Prognosis: Fair
Plan: Complete intake tasks
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
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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
Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.
Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.
Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.
Level 4
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. It is suggested adopters have prior experience with the behaviors described.
New Hope Rescue Only
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