14/11/2023
URGENT! Please share MAC! He needs a hero to save his life m!
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First we would like to state Mac has won over the volunteers for obvious reasons. Though he arrived skeletal with wounds, he is downright adorable and unique. His face endears the heart effortlessly! While it is clear he has survived hardship, his heart is pure and open. Sadly he contracted "suspected pneumonia" and heartlessly placed on the kill list. Max has allowed all handling, has not displayed resource guarding and often presents with a low wagging tail. This chocolaty marbled delight has a touching video for viewing. He warms up very quickly to people. He has been understandably timid and shaking at times and so deserving of comfort, security and love. As with most dogs, the shelter notes he is defensive around passing dogs while in his kennel which might explain his wounds that are now healing. Sadly he is at the Brooklyn ACC which translates to immediate death unless a foster or adopter rescues him. Please share this flyer to help save him. If you would like to foster or adopt this remarkably special youngster, please message us now, his time is up.
MAC@BROOKLYN ACC
Mac ID #185595, 2 years old, 60 lbs
Large Mixed Breed, Brown Brindle/White Unaltered Male
Came into shelter as a STRAY
Zip Code: BROOKLYN NY 11208
Medical Behavior Evaluation: 2. Blue
Behavior Evaluation Rating: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE 10/23/2023
PET PROFILE:
Stray, no known history.
Mac is a brown brindle and white male dog that was found wandering loose on the street and was brought to the ACC as a stray.
During intake he was shy at first but warmed up right away with some treats. He was not collared due to him shaking his head when approached with the collar.
My health has been checked.
My vaccinations are up to date.
My worming is up to date.
I have been microchipped
*A Little Bit About Me*
What my friends at ACC say about me:
My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet!
It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children.
I have been known to shower my favorite people in love!
I am looking for a home with a patient person.
Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. 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
Mac is in need of emergency placement due to behavior concerns. Mac has been deteriorating in care and not acclimating well in the care center. Mac has been observed to kennel fight with other dogs and leash biting and has been redirected onto staff. Medically, Mac has been diagnosed with CIRDC and suspected pneumonia.
Mac was surrendered to the BACC as a stray. In care, Mac has been kennel fighting with other dogs and beginning to leash bite with staff. Mac is not acclimating well to the shelter environment and has been deteriorating. Mac has redirected onto a staff member after Mac began to kennel fight with another dog onto a staff members hand, leaving a red mark and not breaking skin. As a result, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
23-Oct-2023
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 1:12 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2 y based on overall appearance, dentition
Microchip noted on Intake? N
History: Stray
Subjective:
Observed Behavior - Very tense, muzzled as a precaution, allowed all handling
Is there evidence of Cruelty? N
Is there evidence of Neglect? N
Is there evidence of Trauma? N
Objective
BCS 3/9EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Muzzled, clean incisors
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI, two scrotal te**es
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, underweight, healing wounds on dorsal front paws (R>L) and L flank
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally normal
Assessment
Underweight
Wounds
Prognosis:
Fair to good
Plan:
Routine intake
Start third feedings in two weeks if doing well
SURGERY: OK for surgery
10/27/2023
Wound on lip noted on rounds board - BAR, no c/s/v/d noted, symmetrical 1cm ulcerations at the ventral aspect of maxillary lips (jowls) - dry with no discharge or signs of infection.
Plan: No treatment at this time, CTM while at BACC.
10/28/2023
BAR in kennel, no c/s/v/d. Started third feedings, monitor weight gain
11/1/2023
Progress Exam – mild CIRDC signs noted on rounds
S/O: QAR, eating treats, no c/s/v/d noted
EENT: Eyes - mild-mod mucoid discharge, mild serous nasal discharge noted
H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort
CNS: Mentation appropriate
Assessment:
CIRDC - mild
Plan:
Monitor in place, no treatment at this time
Placed UTW sign and monitoring log
Recheck CIRDC day 10 +/- antibiotic if progressing
CTM while at BACC
11/6/2023
Reason for recheck: worsening CIRDC signs noted on rounds
Patient QAR in kennel. Frequent huffing cough. Resting respiratory rate ~80 breaths per minute.
Outside of kennel, patient somewhat brighter but coughing is worse. Near constant coughing when walking- several unproductive coughs followed by hacking up phlegm.
Increased bronchovesicular sounds bilaterally.
Mucous membranes pink and moist, CRT < 2 seconds.
Offered dry and wet food- no interest in dry, but ate wet well.
A:
CIRDC
Suspect pneumonia
Underweight
Wound
P:
Gave LRS 600 ml SQ once
Gave Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ once
Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg PO q24 x 14 days
Move to iso
Monitor closely on daily rounds, ensure taking oral meds
Recheck in 2 days
11/7/2023
Eating well and ate meds in meatball - continue with current treatment plan.
11/8/2023
Recheck CIRDC and suspect pneumonia - BAR at front of kennel, eating well and eating meds, no ocular discharge, mild mucoserous nasal discharge, coughing, eupneic.
Plan: Continue enrofloxacin PO and CTM closely on rounds
ASSESSMENT NOTES
Date of assessment:: 11/11/2023
Summary:: Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments: None
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately Social
Call over: Approaches with coaxing
Sociability comments: approaches with treats, sniffs handlers, pacing, displacement sniffing, timid
Handling
Soft handling: Tolerates contact
Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact
Handling comments: lip licks, slightly tense, holds breath
Arousal
Jog: Follows (neutral)
Arousal comments: follows with a neutral body, slow wagging tail
Knock: Does not approach
Knock Comments: Ignores
Toy: Moves away
Toy comments: Ignores
Summary:: Due to operational limitations, dog-dog introductions are postponed.
Summary (2):: 11/11: Mac was observed leash biting and escalating. He repeatedly bit and let go of the rope, climbing up and almost biting a staff members hand.
11/09/23 According to a staff member, when taking Mac out for a walk, Mac arousal leads to leash biting and eventually, Mac bit a staff members hand, not breaking skin but leaving a red mark.
11/7/23: Mac is in front his kennel when the handler approaches he display a neutral body, the handler feeds him treats through the kennel bars which he gently takes. The handler leashes him and walks him out of the kennel. Max walks at a slow pace he ignores the handler and is lethargic coughing and a dripping mucus nose. Outside he ignores other dogs and walks very slow the handler gives him a short walk due to his already known condition. The handler leads him back into his kennel once he relieves himself.
11/03/23 As the handler approaches the kennel, Mac is standing with a neutral posture and slight wagging tail. The handler leashes Mac with ease, proceeding outside for a walk. Mac displays a looser body, his tail wagging faster, while walking moderately beside the handler. Mac will sit on his own when wanting a treat, taking them roughly when administered. Mac also knows how to catch treats when tossed. Mac allows touch from the handler, remaining still s he is pet. Mac is returned to the facility where he enters the building and his kennel with no issue.
Date of intake:: 10/23/2023
Summary:: shy, allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 10/23/2023
Summary:: Very tense, muzzled as a precaution, allowed all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Mac so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he 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),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 5): Due to Mac's anxiety and leash biting displayed in care, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home.
Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Mac's low threshold for arousal in care, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.
Potential challenges: :
Handling/touch sensitivity,
Fearful,
Bite history (human),
Anxiety,
Leash-biting
Low threshold for arousal
Potential challenges comments::
Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful: Mac is a bit fearful during his assessment, we recommend he seeks affection on his own terms and is given a quiet home environment to acclimate in. See handout on Decompression Period and Handling/touch sensitivity.
Bite history (human): Mac redirected onto a staff members hand, leaving a red mark and not breaking skin.
Anxiety: Mac appears anxious during his assessment. We recommend long walks and puzzle toys to help alleviate his anxiety. See handout On Generalized Anxiety.
Leash-biting: Mac has started to bite on his leash when being taking out for walks in care. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash.
Low threshold for arousal: Mac in care has displayed a low threshold for arousal and will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and force-free, positive reinforcement-based training may help him to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.
TO ADOPT DIRECTLY FROM THE SHELTER - please download the NYC AC app from the App Store and fill out the adoption application there.
Dogs with NH ONLY rating cannot be adopted directly from the ACC, so please message our page for assistance .
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.
