30/01/2019
SAFE - 2/2/2019
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He sits trembling at the shelter, his world shattered, his heart broken….. :-(
Abandoned by his parent of 8 years, BABY BOY sits in a kennel at the Brooklyn Center trembling, shaking, confused and alone. We don’t think there is a more lonely boy in the world than him. He clearly doesn’t understand why a new housing situation became more important than him, and he still searches every face for the family he loved and lost – his 2 parents, the 3 children he adored. He sits in his dark kennel, remembering how he’d cuddle with his parent in their bed at night, and we are sure that though we don’t see them, there are tears. How do you throw away a dog who gave his life to you? How do you do that? His parents KNEW he was very shy with new people, needing time to warm up to them, so why did they think he would do well in this scary place? No one is seeing that sterling resume, built over time and his desire to please them. Housetrained, well behaved home alone, a repertoire of commands. Baby Boy will never take those long walks with his parent again where, even if he was off leash, would come running when his parent called him. It’s truly heartbreaking, and now he is fighting for his life today, wondering what his fate will be. Will a kind, experienced family pick him, knowing that behind his hopeless eyes and shattered dreams is a heart as big as the world, and a boy who would make a perfect and loving companion? Big Boy needs another chance at happiness, this time with a family that stays! MESSAGE our page or email us at [email protected] right now for assistance fostering or adopting Baby Boy. Don’t let him die alone among strangers.
BABY BOY, ID # 53386, @ 8 Yrs. Old, 76.6 lbs.
Brooklyn ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Tan, Unaltered Male
Owner Surrender Reason: New York City Housing Ban (Landlord won’t allow)
Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Rescue Only
Medical Behavior Rating: 3. Yellow
AT RISK MEMO: Baby Boy remains highly fearful in the care center; upon interactions, he hyper-salivates and trembling profusely. Baby Boy also easily startles easily by sudden and even subtle movement, widening his eyes and jumping away. His previous owner reports that he will escalate to snapping at times and though this has not been observed in the care center. We recommend Baby Boy be placed with an experienced rescue partner who can allow him to acclimate and decompress at his own pace and then reassess his behavior. Baby Boy was diagnosed with dental disease.
INTAKE BEHAVIOR – DATE OF INTAKE, 1/25/2019: Baby Boy was very anxious while in the room. He was sitting close to his owner with whale eyes. No handling was done as he was rushed to the kennel.
OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION: Baby boy is a ten year old tan and white large dog that was surrendered to the center due to owner living in a no pet place. He had him since he was a puppy. Baby Boy doesn't have any known health issue and has not seen the vet recently. He previously lived with 2 adults and 3 children. He is very shy around strangers. As per owner, he should be approached slowly as he might snap however he said that he is very sweet after he warms up. Baby Boy lived with a five, eight and ten year old. He was relaxed, playful and respectful around them. He didn't live with other dogs. As per owner, he barks at them. He didn't live with cats. Baby Boy is not bothered if his food is touched while eating, nor if an object or treat is taken away from him. He doesn’t have a bite history with a person or an animal. Baby Boy is housetrained and has a medium energy level. He has never had a medical issue.
Other Notes: Baby Boy is not bothered when he is held/restrained nor if he is disturbed while resting. He enjoys being bathed and brushed. The owner never trimmed his nails therefore his behavior is unknown. He barks when someone unfamiliar approaches the house.
For a New Family to Know: He was described as friendly, affectionate, playful and shy. He likes to follow people around and be in the same room. He likes to play with ropes. He was kept indoors only. He likes to tug. Baby used to sleep on the owner's bed and used fed dry food mixed with meat. He is house-trained and goes potty on grass, cement and dirt. He is well-behaved when left alone in the house. He has never been crated and listens to sit, come, stray, move and up. He is used to walks on leash for exercise (twice a day) and off-leash he wanders some but comes when called.
SHELTER ASSESSMENT – DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 1/28/2019
LEASH WALKING
Strength and pulling: Mild pulling
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments:
SOCIABILITY
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Stays near handlers, hyper salivating, trembling, wide-eyed
Call over: Does not approach, stays in place, lip licking
Sociability comments: Baby Boy remained highly fearful in the behavior room, he approached one handler briefly and nudged hand though interaction was not reciprocated due to his propensity to startle easily.
HANDLING
Soft handling
Exuberant handling
Handling comments: Did not conduct due to high fear level
AROUSAL
Jog
Arousal comments: Did not conduct due to high fear level
KNOCK
Knock Comments: Did not conduct due to high fear level
TOY
Toy comments: Did not conduct due to high fear level
PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: According to Baby Boy's previous owner, Baby Boy did not socialize with other dogs while in their care.
1/26: When off leash at the Care Centers, Baby Boy greets with a soft, lowered body. He is nervous around the handlers, keeping his eyes on us and maintaining a lowered head and distance. Baby Boy does interact with the helper dog and becomes slightly sexually motivated-chattering.
INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake:: 1/25/2019
Summary:: Anxious, whale eyed
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial:: 1/25/2019
Summary:: Whale eyed, tense
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to his propensity to startle easily and escalate, we believe an experienced adult only home environment would be most beneficial at this time.
Place with a New Hope partner: Baby Boy remains highly fearful in the care center; upon interactions, he hyper-salivates and trembling profusely. Baby Boy also easily startles easily by sudden and even subtle movement, widening his eyes and jumping away. His previous owner reports that he will escalate to snapping at times and though this has not been observed in the care center, there is high risk for him to escalate if he is not allowed to moved at his own pace. We recommend Baby Boy be placed with an experienced rescue partner who can allow him to acclimate and decompress at his own pace and then reassess his behavior. Force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing or exposing Baby Boy to new and unfamiliar situations. Guidance from a professional and qualified trainer is recommended.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
26/01/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approx 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative, placed at intake History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH, whale eyed and very tense, rope muzzle used as precaution for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar, mild gingivitis (only able to examine rostral teeth) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Tense, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male, two scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Re**al: Externally normal Assessment: Dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Neuter. Recommend dental cleaning upon placement. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
*** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT ***
BABY BOY IS RESCUE ONLY. You must fill out applications with New Hope Rescues to foster or adopt him. He cannot be reserved online at the ACC ARL, nor can he be direct adopted at the shelter. PLEASE HURRY AND MESSAGE OUR PAGE FOR ASSISTANCE!
HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below!
*PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! **
STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List
Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info.
Step 3: Go to your email and verify account
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Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs
Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve
STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART!
Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction
HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY!
You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA.
Please PM our page for assistance. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a dog on the To Be Killed list, including those labelled Rescue Only. Hurry please, time is short, and the Rescues need time to process the applications.
Shelter contact information
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email [email protected]
Shelter Addresses:
Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309
*** NEW NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM ***
Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes. These dogs are not displaying concerning behaviors in shelter, and the owner surrender profile (where available) is positive. Some dogs with Level 1 determinations may still have potential challenges, but these are challenges that the behavior team believe can be handled by the majority of adopters. The potential challenges could include no young children, prefers to be the only dog, no dog parks, no cats, kennel presence, basic manners, low level fear and mild anxiety.
Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience. They will have displayed behavior in the shelter (or have owner reported behavior) that requires some training, or is simply not suitable for an adopter with minimal experience. Dogs with a Level 2 determination may have multiple potential challenges and these may be presenting at differing levels of intensity, so careful consideration of the behavior notes will be required for counselling. Potential challenges at Level 2 include no young children, single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity, mouthiness, fear with potential for escalation, impulse control/arousal, anxiety and separation anxiety.
Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and the ACC strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. In many cases, a trainer will be needed to manage and work on the behaviors safely in a home environment. It is likely that every dog with a Level 3 determination will have a behavior modification or training plan available to them from the behavior department that will go home with the adopters and be made available to the New Hope Partners for their fosters and adopters. Some of the challenges seen at Level 3 are also seen at Level 1 and Level 2, but when seen alongside a Level 3 determination can be assumed to be more severe. The potential challenges for Level 3 determinations include adult only home (no children under the age of 13), single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity with potential for redirection, mouthiness with pressure, potential escalation to threatening behavior, impulse control, arousal, anxiety, separation anxiety, bite history (human), bite history (dog) and bite history (other).
New Hope Rescue Only
Dog is not publicly adoptable. Prospective fosters or adopters need to fill out applications with New Hope Partner Rescues to save this dog.
