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28/06/2024

GONE 😢
RIP.... your life mattered

“I’m a Cowboy, baby!” COWBOY’s name suits him. He looks like nothing so much as a big, huge painted and mottled steer and he weighs in at 85 lbs! But unlike a lumbering steer, Cowboy is an enthusiastic, wiggly boy who is highly social and very sweet. And he is an athlete who will chase down any ball you throw and dutifully bring it right back to you, waiting with excitement for the next toss! He doesn’t even realize his size of course, these big boys never do, but he has us captivated with his magnificent looks and his big, generous heart that (at least initially) he will not give away so freely. So before you just grab him and hug him, take a moment, because he needs just a little time to get to know you and then he can make that first move! Despite his size, even a big guy can feel overwhelmed in the overcrowded and chaotic shelter, and Cowboy is no exception. Cowboy has started to deteriorate in his kennel because he just wants to be out and about and enjoying his life. Sitting in a small kennel almost 24 hours of the day amidst hundreds of other dogs all hoping for attention, is hard for him. And so the shelter decided to put him on a list to die and now this poor kid has only 48 hours to find a home. Just look at him. Look at his big smile. How can we let this gorgeous dog leave the earth. We can’t. So please, if you are an experienced foster or adopter who can save his life, hurry and MESSAGE OUR PAGE for assistance!

The Shelter Writes:
Dressed to impress everyone in the wild west!! Cowboy's fun patchy colors are just a glimpse into his adventurous spirit. Cowboy was found loose in a playground, he tried to play with the police officers who found him - but they were all business and brought him straight to ACC (their loss!) Cowboy needs a home without kids that are too small, cause he's a big and energetic guy!

COWBOY, ID # 201767, 4 Yrs. Old, 85 lbs., Male
Brooklyn ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Brown/White
I came to the shelter as a Stray on 6/4/2024
Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
No children (under 13)
Place with a New Hope partner
Medical Behavior Rating: 2. BLUE


AT RISK MEMO:
Cowboy is at risk due to his extreme barrier frustration, which includes behaviors such as lunging, baring teeth, hard barking, growling, and bouncing off his kennel door. He also exhibits handling sensitivity, displaying whale eyes, lip licking, and head whipping when touched. These behaviors indicate a high level of stress and discomfort in the kennel environment, making it challenging for handlers to manage him safely. Cowboy has CIRDC and has been started on treatment.

Cowboy came into the care center as a Stray and has shown Social behavior with handlers, he has shown to enjoy treats and toys. Cowboy has not adjusted well in the care center and exhibits several challenging behaviors. He has displayed fearful and potentially defensive aggression, including leash biting and snapping at handlers when they attempt to leash him. In the kennel, Cowboy shows significant barrier frustration, characterized by lunging, baring teeth, hard barking, growling, and bouncing off his kennel door. These behaviors indicate a high level of stress and discomfort in the kennel environment, making it difficult for handlers to manage him safely. Despite these issues, Cowboy has moments of gentleness and calm, taking treats gently and engaging in play and walks with a loose and wiggly body when he feels more secure. Cowboy is available for adoption/foster through one of our new hope partners.

INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 6/4/24
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SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION:
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BEHAVIOR NOTES

Date of intake:: 6/4/2024

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray ( Unknown History)

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment: 6/18/2024

Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Loose
Reactivity to humans: Ignores
Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive- Didn't walk past dogs
Leash walking comments:

Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social- tail wag, takes treats with mild pressure
Call over: readily approaches- yawns, wagging tail,
Sociability comments: head whip when neck/head is touched, shakes off, has wounds around face

Handling
Soft handling: Tolerant- head whipping, lip lick, wagging tail
Exuberant handling: Tolerant- head whipping, lip lick, wagging tail
Handling comments: moves from position has to be distracted

Arousal
Jog: Follow- open panting mouth
Arousal comments:

Knock: wagging tail, checks in with handler
Knock Comments:

Toy: Sniffs, grips relinquished a few times
Toy comments:

ENRICHMENT NOTES

6/18: Cowboy continues to hard bark and jump on his kennel door when people pass his kennel.

06/16/24 Cowboy is gently walking to the front of his kennel. Cowboy is leashed with ease as he walks into the loop of the lead. Cowboy is taken for a walk. Cowboy displays a neutral, still frame while trotting beside the handler. Cowboy takes treats gently when administered. Cowboy will stiffen when touched, side-eying the handler. The handler returns Cowboy back to kennel where he lightly trots back in the building and enters his kennel with no issue.

06/15/24: Cowboy is sitting at the front of kennel with a loose body as handler approaches. Handler offers him chicken which he takes gently and he's easily leashed. Cowboy walks with a loose leash at the side of handler out for a street walk. Cowboy checks in with handler throughout the walk (looking up and making eye contact). Handler gives Cowboy a toy and he shakes it around and carries it for a portion of the walk. He is returned to kennel without issue.

6/14- Cowboy is seen growling and lunging at his kennel bars, it observed neighboring dog is standing and growling beside his kennel baring teeth, when handler backs away cowboy starts to kennel fight with neighboring dog growling and jumping on the side wall of his kennel. Cowboy is seen jumping up lunging in kennel and hard barking when handlers are walking past with a dog.

(PM) An ACS reports that Cowboy was growling at them and snapped at their hand as they were trying to leash him to go outside.

06/12/24: Cowboy is laying down in the back of his kennel upon handler’s arrival then immediately jumps up to walk to the front of kennel allowing handler to leash him with ease. Cowboy is brought to the play yard and a drag leash is placed on him to roam the yard freely. cowboy is loose and wiggly while in the play pin, handler will throw a ball and Cowboy will retrieve it and bring it back to handler with a good drop, Cowboy takes scattered treats from handler then will run off chasing birds. Cowboy is brought back into the care center and returned to his kennel safely.

06/06/24: Cowboy stands at the front his kennel wagging tail upon handlers arrival. Handler leashes cowboy with ease and he’s brought outside for a walk. While exploring the grass and dirt paths cowboy maintains a neutral form while staying close to handler and checking in periodically. When walking back to care center Cowboy spots another dog who he begins to fixate on and pull towards. Cowboy is brought back inside and returned to his kennel safely.

06/05/24: Cowboy is neutral in his kennel upon handler’s arrival but allows easy leashing and proceeds to the behavior room without issue. Handler places a drag leash on Cowboy and he walks around exploring the room with a neutral form, secondary handler handles him and he starts to head whip demonstrating a discomfort for touch. cowboy is brought back to his kennel safely.

06/04/24: Upon approach, Cowboy is standing at kennel front with a neutral body. Handler passes treats which he takes gently from hand. Cowboy is leashed with ease and walks slowly, with a loose body out to play yard for gate greets (see Dog-Dog for further details). Going slowly, handler was able to collar him. Another handler attempted to remove harness and Cowboy became still and turned his head back toward their hand showing discomfort. Handlers were able to unclip both sides of harness but it was too tight to pull over head so the rest of harness was cut off while Cowboy was distracted with treats. Cowboy approaches when called and accepts pets around neck. Returns to kennel easily.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake:: 6/4/2024
Summary:: Friendly

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial:: 6/4/2024
Summary:: easy to handle

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:
Place with a New Hope partner
No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments::

No children (under 13)- Due to Cowboy's Behavior challenges we recommend an adult-only home at this time.

Place with a New Hope partner - Cowboy requires a specialized approach to help him overcome his behavioral challenges and thrive in a new environment. Cowboy's reactivity, especially towards other dogs, and his discomfort with physical handling and snapping at handlers when leashed indicate he would benefit from a structured training program focused on desensitization and positive reinforcement. He responds well to gentle handling and can take treats calmly, showing potential for improvement with the right guidance. Cowboy enjoys playtime and walks, indicating that regular exercise and enrichment activities will be crucial for his well-being. A calm, experienced handler who can provide consistent training and a stress-free environment is essential. Cowboy needs to be fostered/adopted through one of our New Hope Partners.

Potential challenges:
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Leash-biting
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Handling/touch sensitivity
Kennel presence
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition

Potential challenges comments::

Mouthiness/Poor Bite Inhibition: Cowboy takes treats with mild pressure, indicating he needs to develop better bite inhibition. To address this, use positive reinforcement techniques such as rewarding gentle behavior and providing appropriate chew toys. Consistent training and clear boundaries will help Cowboy learn to interact with people more appropriately. Please see handout on Mouthiness/Poor Bite Inhibition:

Handling/Touch Sensitivity: Cowboy has shown handling sensitivity around his neck and face head whipping, lick lip when handled in those areas, likely due to the scabs and scratches on his face and muzzle. It is crucial to proceed with patience and allow Cowboy the autonomy to withdraw from any social interaction if needed. Gradual desensitization and positive reinforcement can help Cowboy become more comfortable with handling. Please see handout on Handling/Touch Sensitivity.

Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Leash-biting- Cowboy has displayed leash biting in the kennel when a handler tried taking him out of his kennel for a walk, Cowboy snap at the handler hand.

Kennel presence/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration- Cowboy has displayed lunging, baring teeth, hard barking, growling in his kennel, bouncing off his kennel door.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

6/4/2024

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age:4 years

Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative

History: Agency

Subjective: QAR easy to handle

Observed Behavior -

Is there evidence of Cruelty? No

Is there evidence of Neglect? NO

Is there evidence of Trauma? No

Objective

BCS 4/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: white teeth, minimal tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: intact male
MSI: wounds, scratches and dried blood around face muzzle - scabs and and scratches. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted,
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment: minor wounds on face otherwise apparently healthy

Prognosis: good

Plan: intake tasks.

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

6/16/2024

Start trazodone 7 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for continued management of FAS

6/16/2024

Reported to be coughing on rounds.

Placed PPE signage and monitoring sheet.

Starting on doxycycline 10mg/kg po SID x 10d (6/27-6/26)

TO FOSTER / ADOPT

If you would like to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog please PRIVATE MESSAGE our page at https://www.facebook.com/NYCDogsLivesmatter or email us at [email protected] so we can assist and guide you through the process.

PLEASE NOTE: To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog you need to live within a prescribed range of New York City. States include: NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. If you are outside
of this range, you have the option to “direct adopt” where you must go to the shelter “in person” to complete the adoption process. We can guide you through that process.

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
Dogs with this rating need to be pulled by a New Hope Partner Rescue. Contact our page or email us for assistance

12/06/2024
Level 2! They keep killing these perfectly adoptable dogs after giving them huge doses of drugs. Please Forster or adopt...
12/06/2024

Level 2! They keep killing these perfectly adoptable dogs after giving them huge doses of drugs. Please Forster or adopt him. CBD would most likely help him.

GONE BUT FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.

The volunteers call this beautiful pup an angel, well mannered, well behaved, house trained, and so easy on the leash. But this angel has a broken wing, it is not a reason to kill him. Kingston had a seizure at the ACC, it could be brought about by the stress of the situation, maybe a side effect of the Trazodone the ACC is giving him, or it cauld be he has epilepsy. Whatever the cause is, it is best for him to get out of that place ! The ACC IS OVERCROWDED and OVERWHELMED, they can’t take good care of him ! This angel needs help ! Please help this beautiful boy who only needs a hero !

A Volunteer Wrote: Kingston, who came in as a stray, must have gotten lost on his way to teach a class at charm school, because this perfectly behaved angel will steal your heart--right before he steals into your lap. Kingston tap dances with excitement when you're about to take him out, and then he rewards you by attempting to smother you in kisses. He's a total gem on the street--so easy on the leash you'll check to make sure it's still attached, even when other dogs walk by and give him the side eye. Of course he appears beautifully housetrained, and while he doesn't seem to care at all about treats, he will do just about anything for ear scratches and butt rubs (preferably while in your lap). We would do just about anything to see Kingston in a loving home pronto--he was fearful when he came into the shelter, and who can blame a dog who's patiently longing for a family to call his own? Kingston is going to be someone's very special soul dog.

KINGSTON 201764 MANHATTAN ACC
Estimated to be 3 years 1 week old, 55 Lbs
UNALTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
STRAY FROM NY
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: LEVEL 2
INTAKE DATE 06/04/2024

** The rest of my information is posted below in comments - Please read and consider giving me a good home **

12/06/2024

Social, friendly, handsome Blondie has been given the euth command!

Super friendly, affectionate, and sweet, Blondie is facing his final moments. This pup has done nothing wrong. He arrived at the ACC, all friendly and social, he behaves well, he stands in front of his kennel, easily leashed and easily managed. Yet the ACC finds fault in this sweetheart that the volunteers call a CUDDLEBUG! Truly a difference of perspective.

Our volunteer writes,

BIG CUDDLEBUG BLONDIE, as sweet and social as his photos show. What you see is what you get, a joyful boy who is good with everyone, humans and dogs alike. Handsome, always cheerful, Blondie is becoming anxious at the ACC, after all, he’s there now for 3 months, with NO INTEREST! His anxiety at being cooped up 23/24 hours a day is manifesting as jumping on the handlers, and being mouthy. Please help this beautiful jolly boy find a loving home. He’s so deserving, sweet and loving, full of innocent joy. He just doesn’t understand what he’s doing in a shelter when he knows he should be in a home. Please get Blondie seen, it’s the only way this pup will get out alive !

Please have a look at this sweetheart of a dog, how he poses, his sweet smile, how he gamely wears a headgear in his pics without taking them off. Dogs like Blondie who love to be with people, they tend to be anxious because they hate being caged up for 23 hours. This pup is a great boy with proper decompression. Please don’t let them to what they plan to do with this great pup. Please help him find a loving home so he gets to live and continue spreading his love.
Please hurry, he has only a few hours.

Read his complete bio in the comments section here : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=445061898032488&set=a.473266728545338&type=3

12/06/2024

SAFE WITH SECOND CHANCE RESCUE - PLEASE HONOR YOUR PLEDGES OR DONATE https://nycsecondchancerescue.org/donate/

PHOENIX 199802 BROOKLYN ACC
Estimated to be 3 years 1 mo old, 55 Lbs
UNALTERED FEMALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
OWNER SURR FROM NY, COST
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: LEVEL 4
INTAKE DATE 05/11/2024

** The rest of my information is posted below in comments - Please read and consider giving me a good home **

12/06/2024

Hi everyone...

My name is Cliff. I'm feeling quite sad as I share my story today because my original family decided that I would become an "until dog," and they surrendered me back to Home for Good Dog Rescue.

At just 7 months old, through no fault of my own, I’m back to looking for the forever family I deserve. My previous family didn't follow Home for Good's guidance upon adoption. A few weeks ago, they took me to a dog park, where I was viciously attacked by another dog. I needed emergency veterinary care, and a drain had to be placed due to the severity of the bite. They didn't inform Home for Good about the severity of the situation and ultimately returned me because they felt I was "too much." Not to mention, they also said they work too much and don't have time for me...But I'm just a puppy… I really don’t understand what's going on…or why they even adopted me in the first place??? What were they thinking???

Dog parks can be quite dangerous for several reasons. First, you have no way of knowing the temperament or health of the other dogs present, which can lead to unexpected and potentially severe altercations. Second, the risk of disease transmission is higher in these environments, as not all dogs may be up-to-date on vaccinations. Additionally, the excitement and unpredictability of so many dogs in one area can lead to anxiety and stress, especially for younger pups like me. This is why Home for Good advises strongly against dog parks.

Back in the warm and loving care of a foster home, I am patiently waiting for my home for good that will love me forever, not just when it's convenient. I’m about 60 pounds and only 7 months old. As a Great Dane mix with very long and lean legs, I am sure to be a big boy once fully grown. So, if you are in search of a big and handsome mush, I am just your guy. I really am a lovebug. I am housebroken, learning to walk well on a leash, and also crate trained. I'm a big goof who simply cannot wait to find my family - big or small. Please apply to adopt!

To adopt me, please visit www.homeforgooddogs.org.

Thank you for reading my story.

❤️,
Cliff

12/06/2024

GONE BUT FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

EUTH COMMAND ISSUED FOR STUNNING GIRL CHLOE WHOSE OWNER MOVED TO A PLACE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW PETS. YOU CAN SEE THE HEARTBREAK IN HER FACE KNOWING SHE IS GOING TO BE LEFT BEHIND BY HER OWNER. SHE NEEDS YOU NOW.

Urgently needs a good home by June 11, 2024

Poor little Chloe, a sweet 5-year-old female dog, has had a rough go of it lately. This affectionate and highly social pup was tragically dumped at the local animal shelter, leaving her feeling scared, confused, and overwhelmed by the constant bustle and noise of the busy facility. Despite her friendly and playful nature - she simply adores chasing after squeaky toys and cuddling up with her favorite humans - Chloe is quite a sensitive soul who tends to shy away from other animals, often preferring to hide in quiet corners to avoid any stressful interactions. The poor dear is clearly longing for the comfort and security of a loving, peaceful home environment where she can take her time getting acclimated to new people and surroundings at her own gentle pace. With her affectionate personality and endearing love of playtime, Chloe would make the perfect companion for an owner or family who can provide her with the extra patience, understanding and low-key, quiet atmosphere she craves. This sweet girl deserves to find her forever home with a family that will shower her with the love, stability and TLC she so desperately needs after the trauma of being abandoned. Chloe is sure to blossom into an even more loving and joyful pup given the chance to thrive in a calm, nurturing environment.

CHLOE 199511 MANHATTAN ACC
Estimated to be 5 years 1 mo old, 55 Lbs
SPAYED FEMALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
OWNER SURR FROM NY, MOVING - NOT PETS ALLOWED
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE 05/07/2024

** The rest of my information is posted below in comments - Please read and consider giving me a good home **

12/06/2024

PLACED WITH LEND A PAW INC. - PLEASE HONOR YOUR PLEDGES OR DONATE https://www.lendapawinc.com/donate

Drax is in need of a new home. His owner no longer has time for him. He lived with children and other dogs. He is friendly and playful. He is good with cats too and is playful with them. Please open your heart and home to this wonderful boy. See below the volunteer notes.

A Volunteer Writes: This Wonderfully Squishy Boi captured my heart the minute I leashed him for his walkies!. He is a bit overwhelmed by the shelter & shy, not timid, just wondering what all the fuss is about...Once outside, he's great walker! He sticks right to your leg. Sometimes a little too close. I admit I winged his toe beans once or twice but I have some big feet! We walked into the nearby park and sat on a bench and he pet and snuggled me for a bit. Yep, he pet me with his squishy jowls! And I reciprocated, with some butt skritches. Heaven! Don't pass this Boi up! Adopt this Cropped! You won't regret it!

A Volunteer Writes: Drax is the BEST boy! We love him even more than he loves baths, which to hear his former owner tell it is almost as much as he loves snuggles and hanging with his peeps (he previously lived with two dogs and two young kids). We could NOT agree more about how amazing this pup is-kind, affectionate, showing off his knowledge of many commands, fabulous on a leash, and house-trained, of course. (We also agree with his former owner's assessment of "he drools a lot," but he makes it look good.) Whether we are playing fetch with him, dodging his kisses, or just wondering how one dog can be so dang cute.

DRAX 199906 MANHATTAN ACC
Estimated to be 1 year 4 weeks old, 54 Lbs
UNALTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
OWNER SURR FROM NY, NO TIME
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: LEVEL 2
INTAKE DATE 05/28/2024

** The rest of my information is posted below in comments - Please read and consider giving me a good home **

12/06/2024

SAFE WITH POUND HOUNDS RESCUE - https://www.poundhoundsresq.org/donate

One year old Amora has been given the euth command !

TREMBLING AND MAKING HERSELF LOOK SMALL, poor puppy girl Amora has NO SUPPORT NO INTEREST. Given several chances on the kill list already, she has no one. The whole world has forgotten about this young girl’s life, as if her life doesn’t matter. No one is helping her, no one is sharing her. 😔💔

She was brought in by the police in a crate, there’s no info on her, but she’s so scared she wouldn’t come out of her crate. She visibly shakes, shelter staff noted even when outside in the yard. We wonder what life she had had to make this one year old girl so deathly afraid of people.

There is one thing that makes Amora perk up, AND SHE IS HAPPY TO SEE HER OWN KIND!!!! She’s a dog that loves dogs, she feels safer with them. Amora is already spayed, someone took good care of this baby, but somehow something went wrong.

This is a loving sweet under socialized puppy, she is so scared at the ACC. We know she will be better once out of that scary place, like many of the petrified pups who are lucky to have survive this death camp. Please get this puppy girl Amora safe and out of this place that scares her so much. She needs to be seen, please help her !
She has only hours to live, comment here, message us or email us if you can save Amora’s life!

Read her complete bio in the comments section here : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=480560824482595&set=a.473266728545338&type=3

12/06/2024
This is the cutest. I’m still laughing!♥️
03/06/2024

This is the cutest. I’m still laughing!♥️

29/07/2023

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