03/21/2025
NY - please save King!!! Please share. He is scheduled for EU on Saturday. :-(
TO BE EUTHANIZED ON 3/27/2025 IN NYC
A $500 STIPEND IS AVAILABLE TO THE NEW HOPE PARTNER THAT PULLS KING
KING IS AN ABSOLUTE SMUSH OF A DOG - HE JUST NEEDS SOME MEDICAL CARE AND LOTS OF LOVE!
It is hard to image why a family would surrender King, but let’s look at it as an opportunity for him to get the care for his ear that he desperately needs. He has ear disease that the meds available at the shelter are not able to help. King has been cooperative and allowed all handling. His behavior has been so good that he has earned a level 1 behavior rating! He just needs care and lots of love. King is playful and oh so handsome! So please help this sweetie find a soft place to land where he can get the care he needs! SHARE pledge FOSTER adopt and SAVE KING NOW! MESSAGE OUR PAGE or EMAIL US at [email protected] for assistance and help if you are able to save this sweetheart!
A VOLUNTEER WRITES:
"King has a mega watt smile that is as wide as his head is (which is very wide). He props himself up on us, the bench, anything to get our attention and pets. He is huge, but for some reason the camera doesn’t capture it. King came into the shelter just last week, but is already at risk due to medical concerns. King is known around town (the shelter hallways) as a total hippo, manatee, and everyone’s favorite slow moving walrus. He is about 8 years old and came to us as stray, but he came to us already neutered and had had surgery on one ear. His other ear is in need of further care. King is a soft, loose, and lovely guy who is rated behaviorally for a beginner adopter. His id is #222016 ."
THE VOLUNTEERS MADE THIS SWEET GUY A REEL! WHAT A SWEET, SWEET GUY! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1306119583947246
The Shelter Staff Writes:
I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
I am playful and cute!
I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles!
King ID #222016
Neutered male gray dog
At the Queens Animal Care Center
About 8 years old
Weight: 80.125 lbs
Surrendered as a agency on 3/8/2025
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
King has been placed on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He has a severe ear disease that may need surgical intervention. We are trying to treat him medically but the anti-inflammatory medication may not work and has unwanted side effects. He needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
I am playful and cute!
I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles!
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Behavior History
During intakes the dog allowed all handling.
Behavior Assessment
Date of intake:: 3/8/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (Unknown History)
Date of assessment:: 3/14/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Loose
Reactivity to humans: Ignores
Reactivity to dogs: Ignores
Leash walking comments:
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- marks room, engages with handler
Call over: Readily approaches- soft body
Sociability comments:
Handling
Soft handling: Allowed- leans in lick lips
Exuberant handling: Allowed- shake head, leans into touch
Handling comments:
Arousal
Jog: Follow- neutral body
Arousal comments:
Knock: Approaches- loose body walks past helper
Knock Comments:
Toy: Aloof
Toy comments:
Summary:: Due to King entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded.
03/16/25
King is introduced face to face to a female greeter dog while off leash at the care center. King will approach the gate initially perked up, appearing bigger with a neutral frame, immediately spreading his scent, showing signs of sexual motivation. King is moved back into the pen allowing the greeter dog inside to greet him face-to-face. King's handler will walk him around as the other handler with the greeter dog will do the same. They will then meet in the middle, sniffing each other's ge****ls. King will then attempt to transition into a mount but is corrected by the handler as they move him away. Once King's intentions are clear, the two are separated. King is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.
03/13/25
King is introduced to at the gate to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. King will approach the gate to greet the novel female dog but she doesn't approach. King remains loose and wiggly, toe-tapping in front of the gate. He displays a high flagging tail while salivating, displaying signs of sexual motivation. He remains self-present as she ignores him, eventually walking away on his own, remaining soft. King is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.
** Due to a high level of ear discomfort, a face-to-face greet is not conducted. **
3/22: King was brought out to the play yard for an interaction. King was brought out to the play yard and placed on a drag leash, the family was already in the yard when he arrived. King was mostly aloof, playing with balls someone previously left in the yard. When he did step away from the toys, staff member who was handling the interaction, managed to take them and put them away so he could focus on interacting with the family. King was receptive to pets and was very friendly the entire time, no hackles raised and maintaining a very loose wiggly body. The family had two children, one who was a toddler and another in a stroller. The daughter had some type of object in her hand that the mother had given her, and once King noticed her waving this item, he approached her. The father had picked her up before King had attempted to jump up. Once King jumped, the staff member grabbed his martingale collar to ease him back to the ground and prevent him from attempting this again. On his way down, he managed to grab the father's jacket pocket, and proceeded to 'tug' until it ripped off. Two other handlers were in the next yard, so the staff member called for assistance. One leashed King up on a slip lead, as the staff member then took off the drag leash, and King was escorted back.
03/16/25 (playgroup): King is lying at the back of kennel with a soft frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and walks on a loose lead to the yard for playgroup (see Dog-Dog Summary for further details). King spends time scenting and exploring the space and will readily approach when handlers call to him. He accepts petting with a soft frame. After his session, he is returned to kennel safely.
03/14/25 (assessment): King is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He shakes his head lightly as he is leashed and walks with a loose frame to the Canine Behavior Office for assessment (see Behavior Assessment for further details). King is a bit aloof and will wander around the room, ignoring handlers. Handlers use squeeze cheese to collar King, and he is free to explore the space. He maintains a neutral frame throughout his time in the room and will intermittently shake his head. After assessment, he is leashed with ease and returns to kennel safely.
Date of intake:: 3/8/2025
Summary:: During intakes the dog allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 3/9/2025
Summary:: Takes treats readily, some panting, whale eye. Allowed all handling for exam and tasks
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
My medical notes are...
Weight: 80.125 lbs
Medical Notes
3/9/2025
DVM Intake
Estimated age: 8-12 years
Microchip noted on Intake? Yes
History: Stray
Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea
Observed behavior: Takes treats readily, some panting, whale eye. Allowed all handling for exam and tasks
Evidence of cruelty seen: No
Evidence of trauma seen: No
Evidence of neglect seen: No
Objective:
P: WNL
R: WNL
BCS: 6/9
OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage II dental disease.
EENT: Eyes and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. Healed TECA AS, AD severe stenosis and erythema with marked ceruminous/purulent debris
PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful
CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous.
RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes
GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses.
UG: male castrated, no discharge
INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted.
MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials
NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted.
Assessment:
-Chronic otitis
-Stage II dental disease
Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
-Start rimadyl 4.4 mg/kg PO q24h x 10d until 3/19
-Scheduled for sedated ear clean and culture, bloodwork
Surgery:
Neutered
3/12/2025
Hx: this dog has chronic ear changes; holding off on sedating cleaning and ear culture; TECA AS
AD- severe chronic ear issue
P)
Prednisone- 10 mg
sig: 3 1/2 tab po q 24 hrs x 7 d's then 3 1/2 tabs po EOD x 7 d's then 1 tab eod x 7 rx's
recommend placing on the ARL after hold
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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.
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Dogs with this rating need to be pulled by a New Hope Partner Rescue. Contact our page or email us for assistance.
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