01/06/2024
Mac has been placed with a New Hope rescue
*** medical priority - Brachycephalic syndrome ***
MAC’s family didn’t leave many notes for him, and that’s a shame, because this little short stack is the sweetest thing since sugar. He was given up when the landlord stated that dogs were not welcome, and at 3 years old, he bid his family goodbye, his little tail wagging furiously as they walked out of his life. We know he was friendly, outgoing and playful with adults and strangers, and the same with children (he lived with a couple) though initially shy. Now he is alone, but read his enrichment note where the volunteer said when they got to his kennel he was very wiggly! He was taken out to the play yard where he stopped to look at another dog barking at him, but this good boy didn’t even bark back and continued minding his business and went on his merry way. He was attention seeking with his new friend, then tried (with his stubby little legs – awwww!) to climb up onto the so he could be by their side and play with his toys. After his outing, he went right back to his kennel with no issues. This boy is a gem! He is just starting to deteriorate in the kennel and getting stressed, biting his leash. This behavior will disappear as soon as he goes back into the kind of life he was used to and loved --- a family environment – where he will be loved and cherished and taken out on lots of walks and hikes and on adventures. Please consider saving his life. We can’t imagine the world without sweet boy MAC.
What my friends at ACC say about me:
I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I don't always like to share my food, toys or bedding with other animals. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles!
MAC, ID # 199905, 3 Yrs. Old, 48.6 lbs., Male
Manhattan ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White
Owner Surrender Reason: 5/22/24 - Landlord won’t allow
Behavior Assessment Rating: LEVEL 3
No Children (under Age 13)
Medical Behavior Rating: 3. Yellow
AT RISK MEMO:
Mac is at risk and needs placement for medical reasons. He has severe brachycephalic syndrome, allergies, and has now contracted CIRDC. Due to his brachycephalic nature in addition to his CIRDC he is at increased risk for respiratory distress. He needs to leave the shelter in order to recover from CIRDC in a low stress environment that will not further exacerbate his already compromised breathing system.
INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE: 22-May-2024
n/a
OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Mac is an approximately 3 year old, medium mixed breed male dog who came to the shelter as an owner surrender due to Landlord not allowing pets. He lived with adults and children. With children (age 7 and 14) he is shy at first, but after a time he is friendly, outgoing and tolerant. Mac is friendly, outgoing and playful with familiar dogs. Mac will hover over his food, toys and treats with a tense body. He has no bite history. Mac is housetrained. His energy level is medium.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
BEHAVIOR NOTES
Date of intake:: 5/22/2024
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Shy, becomes friendly
Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly, outgoing, playful
Behavior toward cats:: Shy, can be playful
Resource guarding:: Yes, tenses and hovers over food and toys.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Not reported by owner
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment:: 5/28/2024
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Light
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments:
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social
Call over: Approaches, soft
Sociability comments: Soft body, tail tag, wanders and sniffs
Handling
Soft handling: Accepts contact
Exuberant handling: Accepts contact
Comments: Standing, soft
Arousal
Jog comments: Follows, neutral
Knock
Knock comments: No response
Toy
Toy comments: Tenses, growls and hovers over toy.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
5/24/24:
Mac was very wiggly but avoiding the leash when handler tried to remove him from kennel. He was not very interested in treats. He was leashed and then transferred to a harness leash. Once outside, Mac relived himself and walked into the pen, pulling slightly. He stopped to look at another dog that was barking at him but did not bark back and continued walking. Mac walked around the pen, sometimes seeking handler attention. He sniffed out the area, tried to climb on the bench, and played with toys. He tried to avoid the slip leash again but was leashed. Handler brought him back inside and had no issues with returning to kennel.
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake:: 5/22/2024
Summary:: Not documented
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial:: 5/24/2024
Summary:: Flails during medical handling
ENERGY LEVEL:
Medium level of energy displayed in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 3
Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:
No children: Due to observed resource guarding we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges:
Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:
Resource guarding: Mac has been observed to tense and/or growl when food or toys in his possession are touched, or when approached while with these items. See handout on Resource Guarding. Mac should be left alone while in possession of resources and offered high value trades.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
5/24/2024
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2-3 years based on dentition
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive
History: Owner surrender
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - interacts with staff well food motivated, does not tolerate restraint and flails and attempts to leash bite
Is there evidence of Cruelty? No
Is there evidence of Neglect? No
Is there evidence of Trauma? No
Objective
T =
P = WNL
R = panting
BCS: 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean/ cropped pinnae AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition, staining throughout
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal te**es
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry hair coat with intermittent scabs throughout dorsum/tail
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally WNL
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed
Assessment
Brachycephalic syndrome
Allergies- surrendering owner noted chicken allergies
Prognosis: Fair
Plan:
Intake tasks + exam
Place harness
Rx: Trazodone 175mg PO BID indefinitely
Rx: Gabapentin 400mg PO BID indefinitely
SURGERY:
Permanent waiver due to severity of brachycephalic confirmation
5/30/2024
Noted on symptoms board to have nasal discharge and be lethargic
S: QAR in kennel, more BAR on walk. When in medical eats some spam but does not readily show interest in other food options
O:
EEN- eyes clear, green-yellow tinged nasal discharge
H/L- Eupneic but sniffling. When interacted with/over-excitable stertorous breathing worsens
MSK- ambulatory x4
Neuro- alert/appropriate
A:
CIRDC
P:
Rx: Doxycycline 200mg PO SID x10d
Recommend placement.
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NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM
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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
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