03/12/2024
Chuck has been placed with Long Island Pit Stop Animal Rescue
Let’s get one thing straight right now. CHUCK is a sweetheart. It’s not his fault that his owner got arrested and that Chuck was carted off to the shelter along with his 4 siblings as a result. Chuck has never lived anywhere but with his parent, and has enjoyed the safe and comfortable routine of family life. On intake he was a good boy and during his medical he was super friendly and eating sausages and cheese like there was no tomorrow! But now that he is in a small kennel, alone and without his parent who he loves, he is understandably overwhelmed. The shelter is a big, scary place that is loud and chaotic and where he knows no one. So it’s ALSO understandable he is suffering stress and anxiety and biting his leash. This is so common, and Chuck is doing what a gadzillion other dogs before him have done when they find themselves in this horrible place! And now the shelter says he will die because of it. Chuck has tried so hard to be social and waggy with staff and volunteers, but at other times he just voices his frustration and wishes they’d call his dad – surely he’d come back for him, right? Wrong. And now it is up to us to find this adorable low rider, who did NOTHING wrong and is at the shelter through no fault of his own, a loving, experienced home. Please start sharing Chuck far and wide, crosspost, tag and pledge for him. If you can foster or adopt him, please hurry and MESSAGE OUR PAGE for assistance.
A VOLUNTEER WRITES:
"I’m sorry if you weren’t entirely prepared for the cuteness in this video! And we understand if watching it has elicited high pitched squeals and OMGs. We had the same feeling when we saw these three meatballs, one cuter than the next. One chonkier than the other.
First is Freddie #214990 , and he apologizes for periodically sticking his tongue out at you. He says he can’t help it and sometimes it just peaks out the side, unbeknownst to him! He’ll make up for it by lounging in your lap and keeping it warm on these upcoming cold and windy days! Freddie is available to a level 2 home with kids over 5. He was largely avoidant when meeting a novel female dog.
Next is Tezikee #214987, she’s the sweet natured mama bear of the group. Tezikee has been a little slower to come out of her shell and can be nervous with new people and surroundings but she’s eager to start to trust with some sausages and baby talk. When she met a novel male dog she maintained a neutral frame and shakes off when he makes her feel uncomfortable. Tezikee is avialable to a L3 adult home due to some fearfulness and barrier frustration.
And finally, Chuck #214988 , who has not been doing well in the shelter and is at risk for euthanasia. He is only available through rescue. Fill out the prescreener form in our bio if you can foster.
These three delights came to us via police when their owner was arrested. There are two other dogs a part of this crew: Daisy Mae (adopted) and Tropical, who we will introduce at another time. "
THE VOLUNTEERS MADE ME AND MY SIBLINGS A REEL! PLEASE WATCH, AND HELP ME LEAVE THIS PLACE ALIVE!
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CHUCK, ID # 214988, 3 Yrs. Old, 47.6 lbs., Male
Queens ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Gray/White
Surrender Reason: 11/19/24 – Owner Arrested
Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No Children under Age 13
Place with a New Hope Partner
Medical Behavior Rating: 2. BLUE
I CAME TO THE SHELTER WITH MY SIBLINGS:
Tezikee #214987 (no longer available)
Freddie, #214990 https://nycacc.app/ #/browse/214990
Chuck, #214988 (no longer available)
Daisy Mae (adopted)
Tropical (status TBD)
AT RISK MEMO:
Chuck is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Chuck has not been acclimating well to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Chuck has began to leash bite intensely in kennel and begins to try and bite staff members shoes under his kennel door, making it difficult to handle him safely. Medically, Chuck is apparently healthy.
Chuck arrived at the QUACC by the police after there owner was arrested. Chuck has not been acclimating well to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Chuck in kennel has began to leash bite intensely when attempting to remove him for his walks, and has began to display a low threshold for arousal that has tipped into aggression. Chuck will also try to bite staff members shoes under his kennel door as a result. As a result, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.
INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 19-Nov-2024
On intake, Chuck allowed all handling.
OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Chuck is an approximately 3 year old, medium mixed breed, male dog who was brought to the shelter as a “stray” when his owner was arrested.
BEHAVIOR NOTES
Date of intake:: 11/19/2024
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no prior history
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment:: 11/22/2024
Summary:: Due to Chuck's escalation to trying to bite handlers shoes and leash when trying to be removed from kennel, a handling assessment will not be performed.
ENRICHMENT NOTES
11/21/24:
Staff reports that Chuck is having difficulty when being leashed. The handler comes over to assist. When approaching the kennel Chuck is sitting, panting with red eyes. The handler offers him treats which he takes but does not consume. Chuck leaves it in his mouth before it falls out. When the handler goes to open the kennel door, Chuck rushes over to the kennel door and proceeds to muzzle punch it excessively in attempts to wedge his way out. Chuck moves away from the opening and continues muzzle punching. Growing in frustration he starts trying to bite the handlers shoe through the bars. Chuck stops and the handler attempts one more time to leash Chuck he again muzzle punches the the kennel door before climbing on the gate door and attempts to bite the handlers leash. The handler closes the kennel door and Chuck returns to attempting to bite the handlers shoes. The handler ends the interaction, walking away.
11/20/24:
Chuck is standing at the front of his kennel and will be leashed with ease and brought to the BT room. Chuck will be dressed with a drag leash and freed to roam the room. Chuck will lean in for touch while seeking attention from handler displaying a social demeaner. Chuck will also pant displaying anxiousness but will remain loose with handlers. Chuck will be brought back his kennel safely.
11/20/24:
Chuck greets the handler standing at the front of his kennel. As the handler approaches Chuck will low grow before escalating to "hard barking". The handler tosses treats into the bottom of his kennel which he immediately goes to consume. The handler goes to leash Chuck with continue to "hard bark" jumping on to the kennel door, attempt to chomp at the handlers hands. Chuck is leashed and escorted out of the care center for walks. When on leash Chuck he will walk beside the handler with a loose frame taking in the environment. Chuck is escorted back to the care center but when approaching his kennel Chuck begins hard barking and attempts to pull towards his neighboring dog. Chuck is unleashed and secured without any issues.
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake:: 11/19/2024
Summary:: During intake, Chuck allowed all handling.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial:: 11/20/2024
Summary:: friendly taking treats, likes sausage and cheese
ENERGY LEVEL:
We have no history on Chuck so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:
No children (under 13): Due to Chuck's low threshold for arousal and escalation to trying to bite, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home.
Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Chuck's low threshold for arousal and escalation to trying to bite, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.
Potential challenges:
Leash-biting / Low threshold for arousal
Potential challenges comments:
Leash-biting/Low threshold for arousal: Chuck is quick to grab the leash in his mouth. We recommend walking him with a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Chuck when his arousal spikes, tips into aggression causing him to escalate to trying to bite handlers shoes as they try to remove him from kennel.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
11/20/2024
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 3 years
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative
History: Agency
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - friendly taking treats, likes sausage and cheese
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: minimal exam, white teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Intact male, two testicles
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: apparently healthy
Prognosis: good
Plan: intake tasks
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
11/21/2024
Behavior team reports lunging and snapping at staff when attempting to remove from kennel.
Start clonidine 0.02 mg/kg PO BID and CTM.
11/22/2024
Diarrhea present in kennel
Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 7
Objective:
EYES: Clear
LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress
NASAL CAVITY: no discharge
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4
NEURO: Appropriate mentation
ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea
PLAN: Per standing orders
-Start psyllium husk 3 scoops PO q24h x5days & proviable 1 capsule PO q24h x5days
-CTM, recheck on 11/29
* TO FOSTER / ADOPT *
If you would like to foster or adopt:
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.
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
Dogs with this rating need to be pulled by a New Hope Partner Rescue. Contact our page or email us for assistance.
