10/06/2022
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WELL CARED FOR, AND LOVED FAMILY PET KANE, A TOTAL HANDSOME HUNK, IS RUSHED TO THE KILL LIST AS HE HAS NOT ADJUSTED AT ALL TO SHELTER ENVIRONMENT. He doesn’t do well with strangers, and protected his family from them. YET THIS BOY LIVED WITH 3 KIDS, AGES 1, 6 and 11 years old. He was relaxed and playful with them. His humans moved, and surrendered Kane to this pound that is already FULL OF ABANDONED PETS, with a pneumonia virus spreading and getting the dogs sick. Kane needs MORE time and an experienced person to make him feel safe.. He is A SMART dog who knows so many commands, not just basic ones, he knows speak, spin, side. His humans say he is well behaved when left alone at home. He was pampered by his humans but they didn’t attend to his socialization needs. This beautiful boy was their treasure, it must have been heartbreaking for them to decide on surrendering Kane to the ACC. PLEASE HELP KANE FIND HIS MIRACLE ! Please get him seen. It’s his only chance !
KANE@BROOKLYN ACC
Kane ID #145044, 3 years old, 92 lbs
Large Mixed Breed, GRAY unaltered male
Came into shelter as a Owner Surrender
Reason Stated: MOVING
Medical Behavior Evaluation:
Behavior Assessment Rating: NHO
INTAKE DATE: 6/6/2022
Kane is in need of emergency placement due to behavioral concerns. Kane has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and is displaying offensive behaviors towards staff/handlers, making it difficult to house him safely. Medically, Kane is apparently healthy.
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.
In his previous home, Kane was reported to be social with his family and to enjoy playing games of fetch and tug-of-war. He also enjoys playing with squeaky toys, balls, and chew bones and knows cues for sit, come, down, stay, shake/give paw, heel, spin, center, speak, and side. Kane is well-behaved when left alone at home. However, while Kane did well with his family in his home he did not do well with strangers. He was reported to bark and growl at them when he saw them and when they approached his home. At the care center, he has been highly fearful and reactive to strangers, barking, growling, showing teeth, and not allowing handling. He will need a very slow approach from new people and will need positive reinforcement behavior modification to work on his behavior with new people. He will do best in an experienced adult-only home who is prepared to be patient and very gradually acclimate him to their home and to them.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 92.4 lbs
Vet Notes
6/7/2022
Showing severe kennel reactivity. Gave acepromazine 0.75 mg/kg, trazodone 7.5 mg/kg, gabapentin 20 mg/kg, and clonidine .03 mg/kg PO 2 hours prior to movement to facilitate handling based on an estimated weight of 65 lbs
6/8/2022
DVM Intake
Estimated age: 3 years
Microchip noted on Intake? No
History: Owner surrender
Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea
Observed behavior: Hard stare, barking, lifting lip, low growls. Takes treats after being allowed a moment to acclimate. Sedated with 10 mcg/kg dexmedetomidine, 0.2 mg/kg butorphanol
Evidence of cruelty seen: No
Evidence of trauma seen: No
Objective:
P: WNL
R: WNL
BCS: 5/9
OP: Muzzled
EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted.
PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful
CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous.
RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes
GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses.
UG: male intact, two descended testicles, no discharge
INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted.
MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials
NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted.
Assessment:
Clinically healthy
Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
-Start trazodone 10 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely
-Start gabapentin 10 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely
Surgery:
Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Behavior History
Behavior Assessment
Handled directly by behavior staff.
Basic Information:: Kane is a three year old, unaltered male, grey large mixed breed. His previous owner bought him from a breeder and kept him the home for three years. Kane was surrendered due to his owner moving into a new home with a no pet policy. Kane currently has no known health concerns.
Previously lived with: 2 adults, 3 children
How is this dog around strangers?: He is often described as aggressive; will bark and growl. Plays somewhat rough with adults.
How is this dog around children?: Kane lived in the home with three children aged 1, 6, & 11. Around them, he is often described as relaxed/playful; plays very rough with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: None.
How is this dog around cats?: None.
Resource guarding: Kane remains friendly when his toy is taken away and is not bothered when a treat is taken away. Owner has never tried to touch his food/bowl while eating; behavior is unknown.
Bite history: None.
Housetrained: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium
Other Notes: Kane is not bothered if he is disturbed while resting, given a bath, or has his coat brushed. He was noted to bark and growl if someone unfamiliar approaches the home or owner. Owner has never tried to push/pull him off furniture, hold/restrain them, or trim his nails; behavior is unknown.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: None.
For a New Family to Know: Kane was often described as a playful, pushy, and independent dog with a very high activity level. When you are home, he often lounges in his favorite spot. He likes to interact with toys such as balls, squeaky toys, and chew/bones. He also enjoys games/jobs such as fetch, tug-of-war, alerting/barking, and guarding. He has been kept both indoors and outdoors and is housetrained; accustomed to going potty on grass. Kane was given 3lbs of raw diet daily; favorite treats are turkey necks. Kane responds to the following cues: sit, come, down, stay, shake/give paw, heel, spin, center, speak, & side. For exercise, he is used to brisk leashed walks, running/jogging, and playing in the yard. When off leash, he either stays by your side or will wander some but comes when called. Kane remains well-behaved when left alone at home or in a yard.
* ADOPT OR FOSTER *
TO ADOPT DIRECTLY FROM THE SHELTER - email [email protected]. Put the dog's animal ID number on the subject line, and you must leave them your contact information. 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.
