05/19/2021
PLACED WITH AMERICAN BELGIAN ANIMAL RESCUE
TO BE KILLED 05/27/2021
Rudy is a handsome young pup, just 12 months old, ready to run, play, explore and be loved but instead he has been dumped at the nearest kill shelter and is now slated to die. He's a happy, energetic pup whose nowhere near the end of his life. Rudy still has lots of precious and special moments to live and lots of love and laughs to give. Just watch his video and see what a happy, healthy dog he is, and a gentleman as well, taking treats gently. Rudy enjoys good company and hanging out with the shelter staff and volunteers. He loves his time outside so much that he has a hard time going back into the shelter and back to that kennel and who can blame him? :( Rudy doesnt want to be locked away in a cage for hours, getting no attention or love or human interaction. Who wants to be stuck in a windowless kennel surrounded by other barking dogs? Its stressful enough to have lost his home and family. What Rudy needs is a person who wont let him down, someone to love him through thick and thin. A buddy to teach him to play Fetch, help him tighten up his leash manners and just enjoy the life our loyal furry companions deserve. Rudy is a gorgeous German Shepherd - smart, loyal and funny and badly in need of a loving forever home. His life depends on it.
RUDY 115998 BROOKLYN ACC
Estimated to be 1 year 4 mos old, 63 Lbs
UNALTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED (GSD)
STRAY FROM NY 11237
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE 05/01/2021
PET PROFILE:
My health has been checked.
My vaccinations are up to date.
My worming is up to date.
I have been microchipped.
Rudy is having a rough time here and is having frequent meltdowns when returning to kennel! See enrichment note below, should leave asap. :(
Due to arrival as a stray, history on Rudy is unknown. Rudy has been moderately social with handlers at the care center. He pulls moderately on leash, and responds to the cue 'sit'. He has displayed some anxiety while in our care and has been observed to lunge and growl toward other dogs. Rudy has been noted to become uncomfortable when handled around his legs and paws. He has also displayed the potential to jump up and mouth handlers when excited. While in our care, Rudy has been increasingly uncomfortable returning to his kennel to the point of thrashing and snapping. The use of treats and toys has not successful in luring him back to his kennel. At this time, it is important for Rudy to leave the care center into an experienced home to avoid causing him further stress in leaving or returning to his kennel. Rudy should be in an adult-only home as the only resident dog.
MEDICAL:
15-May-2021
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 9:52 AM
Hx: Yesterday on rounds was non weight bearing lame on LF paw. Started carprofen trial
SO:
BAR, jumping and barking at kennel door
eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent
eupneic, no coughing or sneezing apparent
ambulatory x4, LF placed on ground, swelling reducced
mentation alert and appropriate
A:
LF lameness-on treatment
P:
suspect forelimb injury from jumping at kennel door
will start trazodone to reduce FAS while in shelter
Trazodone 100mg 1 and 1/2 tablets PO BID indefinitely unless otherwise indicated
14-May-2021
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 5:36 PM
Hx: on rounds seen to be holding up LF limb, paw possibly a little swollen , but difficult to tell. Required sedation for intake exam.
SO:
BAR, jumping up and barking at kennel door
eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent
eupneic, no coughing or sneezing apparent
ambulatory x3, holding up LF limb, non wight bearing lameness
mentation alert and appropriate
A:
LF lameness
P:
start carprofen this evening in case of soft tissue injury
if not improving tomorrow consider sedation for explore of paw pad and radiographs of LF limb
Rimadyl 100mg 1 and 1/4 tablet PO SID x7d
1-May-2021
Tech Exam
L V T Notes: 4:57 PM
Per Dr. 1752, sedated with Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml 0.7 ml IM and Butorphanol 10 mg/ml 0.7 ml IM at 4:26pm; reversed with Atipamezole 5 mg/ml 0.7 ml IM
1-May-2021
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:12 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1 1/2 years old
Microchip noted on Intake?
History: Owner surrendering due to nipping owner while playing. Rabies & DA2pp due 10/2021
Subjective: QAR
Observed Behavior - Comes out of cage easily. Leans against wall as he passes other cages. Reluctant to go down stairs. Persistently avoids placement of muzzle and then bites it while jumping on staff.
Evidence of Cruelty seen - No
Evidence of Trauma seen - No
Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.7 ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.7 ml IM for exam
Objective
P = 100 sedated
R = WNL
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, erythema & black debris AS, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male intact, 2 scrotal testicles
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: WNL externally
Assessment
Otitis externa
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Intake tasks
Otiak 1 syringe AS
Antisedan 0.7 ML IM for reversal
SURGERY: OK for neuter
Behavior:
Behavior Assessment Date: 5/13/2021
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
Date of intake: 1-May-2021
Spay/Neuter status: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray
SAFER ASSESSMENT:
Date of assessment: 3-May-2021
BEHAVIOR:
Summary:
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Very hard
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments: None
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social
Call over: Approaches readily
Sociability comments: Jumping up, panting, body soft
Handling
Soft handling: Tolerates contact
Exuberant handling: Fearful
Handling comments: Body tenses, panting, head flips when leg touched
Arousal
Jog: Moves away, seeks exit
Arousal comments: Thrashes away and whines
Knock: No response
Knock Comments: None
Toy: No response
Toy comments: None
DOG-DOG:
Summary:
5/3/21: When greeting a novel female dog on leash, Rudy initially greets with a tense body and then lunges forward, snaps, and barks.
FUN FACTS:
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake: 1-May-2021
Summary: Jumping up, mouthy
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial: 1-May-2021
Summary: Sedated for exam
ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Rudy so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. 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
Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Single-pet home
Recommend no dog parks
Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:
No children: Due to the fearful behavior, mouthiness, and anxiety seen at the care center, we recommend an adult only home.
Place with a New Hope partner: Rudy has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and would do best if placed with an experienced rescue group who can re-evaluate behavior in a more stable environment. Rudy has displayed high levels of fear and anxiety in the care center and has been challenging to handle (snapping towards handlers upon returning to kennel). Guidance from a professional trainer or behaviorist is advised, force-free, reward based training only.
Potential challenges:
Basic manners/poor impulse control
Social hyperarousal
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Handling/touch sensitivity
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Anxiety
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:
Basic manners/poor impulse control: Rudy jumps up a lot on people. Please see handout on Basic Manners.
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Rudy is quick to put his mouth on people. Please see handout on Mouthiness.
Handling/touch sensitivity & Fearful: Rudy has been fearful at the care center and shown some sensitivity to handling, head flipping, becoming tense, and moving away. While he is social with people, he may become fearful is situations where he is being handled. Please see handout on Decompression Period and Handling Sensitivity.
Social hyperarousal: Rudy has become quickly aroused at time, jumping up and mouthing. Please see handout on Arousal.
Anxiety: At the care center, Rudy has been very anxious, pacing, panting, and whining. As we have no history of him in a home environment, we do not know if this behavior will occur in a future home. If it does, please see handout on Anxiety.
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Rudy has shown reactivity towards dogs, lunging at them and barking. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other: NHO
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
Indemnity/Waiver:
Adoption Summary: Due to the need for extensive behavior modification, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. Please read the below information thoroughly about this dog and if you are interested in fostering or adopting, please fill out the pre-screener form. Do not click the "Adopt Me" button on this webpage. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response.
Pre-Screener Form:
Due to arrival as a stray, history on Rudy is unknown. Rudy has been moderately social with handlers at the care center. He pulls moderately on leash, and responds to the cue 'sit'. He has displayed some anxiety while in our care and has been observed to lunge and growl toward other dogs. Rudy has been noted to become uncomfortable when handled around his legs and paws. He has also displayed the potential to jump up and mouth handlers when excited. While in our care, Rudy has been increasingly uncomfortable returning to his kennel to the point of thrashing and snapping. The use of treats and toys has not successful in luring him back to his kennel. At this time, it is important for Rudy to leave the care center into an experienced home to avoid causing him further stress in leaving or returning to his kennel. Rudy should be in an adult-only home as the only resident dog.
ENRICHMENT NOTE(s):
5/3 : Rudy is at the front of his kennel with a loose body when approached. He is easily leashed and taken outside, where he pulls very hard. he approaches the handler with a soft body, jumps up, and mounts the handler. He is easily moved away. He takes treats reluctantly and appears anxious, whining. He is hesitant to go back to the building, putting on breaks and laying down. He is able to be run back inside and to the kennel, where he panics, thrashing backwards on leash, jumping up on handlers, and attempting to flee. In the hallway, he continues to thrash and will not take treats. When an attempt is made to put a leash under him to help him back in the kennel, he snaps, so that is stopped.
* ADOPT OR FOSTER *
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TO ADOPT or FOSTER: If you cannot get to the shelter in person to adopt, or want to foster, please message our page (Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC) Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC Dogs) OR email
[email protected] for guidance and assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: To foster, you have to be within prescribed range of NYC ACC approved New Hope rescues you are applying with,
and to adopt you will have to be in the general NE US area; NY, NJ, CT, PA, DC, MD, DE, NH, RI, MA, VT & ME (some rescues will transport to VA).
Shelter contact information:
Phone number: 212-788-4000 (automated only)
Email: [email protected]
Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street
New York, NY 10029
Brooklyn Animal Care Center
2336 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Adoption hours:
Monday through Friday: 12.00pm to 8.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am to 6.00pm
(Closed on all Holidays and Training Days, as listed on their website www.nycacc.org) Adoption fees depend on dog's age. Please email the ACC for more info. Fees include pre-adoption medical care and vaccines, deworming, spay/neutering and one free follow-up visit to specific veterinarians.
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* 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. The behavior challenges seen at Level 4 are seen at a much greater frequency and higher intensity than the other dogs in our care.
