18/04/2021
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PLACED with RESCUE (2nd time)
INTAKE DATE: 19-March-2021
PRIORITY PLACEMENT - Needs vet check-up and TLC
She’s sweet, shy and absolutely lovely. So why would a family give up their friend and companion of 7 years to a kill shelter? We have no idea. Not yet. But what we do know is that this is her second time at the shelter, and AVRIL is absolutely beautiful. With her shy, yet hopeful face and liquid brown eyes, you can see that she wants so much to be comforted and loved but needs a little bit of time to get to know you. Though she previously lived in a home with young children and was respectful and playful, Avril would thrive in a quiet, calm and loving home where she can warm at her own pace to her new family. She dreams of a comfortable routine, a warm soft bed, and people who will keep her safe and loved for all of her life. She deserves nothing less, because she would be the most devoted companion to the family who chooses her. If you are an experienced foster or adopter in a home with no young children and could give Avril a place to call her own, please MESSAGE OUR PAGE or EMAIL US at [email protected] for assistance.
What my friends at ACC say about me: “I am a sweet older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.”
AVRIL, ID # 113440, 7 yrs old, 66 lbs, Spayed Female
Manhattan ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Brown / Black
Return
Surrender Reason: Stray, found tied to pole.
Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 2
No young children (under 5)
Single-pet home
Recommend no dog parks
Medical Behavior Rating:
BEHAVIOR NOTES
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):
Stray, no known history (second stay in the care center)
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment: 20-Mar-2021
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: Barks
Leash walking comments:
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Timid, wanders
Call over: Approaches slowly with coaxing
Sociability comments:
Handling
Soft handling: Accepts contact, soft
Exuberant handling: Accepts contact, soft
Handling comments:
Arousal
Jog: Follows, neutral
Arousal comments:
Knock:
Knock Comments: No response
Toy:
Toy comments: No interest
PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES:
3/20/21: When greeting another dog through the fence, Avril becomes tense and begins hard barking. She does not stop until the other dog is out of sight.
FUN FACTS:
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial: 20-Mar-2021
Summary: Soft body for exam
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 2
Recommendations:
No young children (under 5)
Single-pet home
Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:
No young children (under 5): Due to Avril's overall timidity, we feel as though she would be best set up to succeed in a home without young children at this time.
Single pet/no dogs parks: Out of an abundance of caution, we advise Avril be placed in a single pet home due to the observed behaviors displayed around other dogs.
Potential challenges:
Fearful
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:
Avril is initially timid and shy though has been observed to warm up to handlers slowly, please see handout on Decompression period.
Avril has been observed to bark at other dogs in passing, please see handout on Leash Reactivity.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
20-Mar-2021
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 7 to 10 years old
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned Positive
History: Stray found tied to pole
Subjective: QAR, walked stairs well.
Observed Behavior - Soft body for exam. Ate treats readily.
Evidence of Cruelty seen - No
Evidence of Trauma seen - No
Objective
P = 120
R = WNL
BCS 4/9
EENT: Grey, brown pigment left cornea obscuring pupil. Grey, pink tissue on cornea near right temple. Moist black debris AD. No nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Moderate tartar. Chipped 103.
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Female spayed. OHE scar visible
MSI: 6 cmm soft mass adhered to underlying tissues of right lateral chest. Dorsal muscle wasting. Reduced ROM hips. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: WNL externally
Stain Cornea: Negative OU
Assessment
Superficial keratitis OU r/o immune mediated
Mass Right lateral chest r/o lipoma vs other
Suspect DJD hips
Otitis externa AD
Underweight
Fractured tooth
Prognosis: Fair to good
Plan:
Intake tasks
Otipak 1 syringe AD
Advise topical immunosuppressant for keratitis when placed.
SURGERY:
Already spayed
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NOTES FIRST STAY / Intake: 3-June-2018
AVRIL, ID # 113440, 4 yrs old, xx lbs, Female
Manhattan ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Brown / Black
Owner Surrender Reason:
Shelter Assessment Rating:
Medical Behavior Rating:
BEHAVIOR NOTES
6/3/2018, Owner surrender, 1st stay in the care center
Behavior towards strangers: Shy, tense
Behavior towards children: Respectful, playful
Behavior towards dogs: Does not like dogs
Behavior towards cats: Does not like cats
Bite history: None reported
Energy level/descriptors: Playful, affectionate with a medium energy level
PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES:
Avril's previous owner reported that she does not like dogs but did not provide actual behavior information. Here at the Care Centers, Avril spends most of her session ignoring the other dogs. She will briefly interact with the, but is not fully social. The Behavior Department believes Avril would be most comfortable as the only dog at this time.
6/4/18: When off leash at the Care Center, Avril is introduced to a novel male dog but does not fully greet him. She keeps to herself throughout the session, avoiding any interactions with him but maintain a soft posture.
6/5/18: Avril briefly greets a calm female dog, then spends the rest of her session to herself, investigating the area.
6/6/18: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Avril briefly interacts with the other dogs before exploring the yard.
6/7/18: Today, Avril growled and lunged at a social female dog.
*** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT ***
TO FOSTER OR ADOPT A NYC ACC DOG, PLEASE MESSAGE OUR PAGE or EMAIL US at [email protected] for assistance. (At this time, due to the global pandemic, the NYC ACC is not allowing direct adoptions in person at their Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn shelters.)
NOTE: You MUST live in NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog. Transport is available if you live within the prescribed range of states.
* 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.
