28/12/2024
Date of Intake: 11-Dec-2024
A staff member writes: THE WIZARD is the sweetest and cutest guy around! At any moment, you can walk past his kennel and find him quietly and calmly wagging his tail and awaiting the next time someone stops by to give him some love and attention. This sweet boy was recently adopted and got a taste of life in a cozy home for the holidays! Sadly, he was returned 2 days later and is once again in the shelter hoping for a home by the end of the year. Can you help adorable The Wizard find his forever home?
THE WIZARD FKA PRINCE 216497, 2 years old, 19 lbs., male, neutered
Queens ACC, Small mixed breed, brown
Owner surrender reason: date of intake: 23-Dec-2024, adoption return in 2 days due to bite incidents.
Behavior Assessment Rating: Level 3
No children under 13
Medical Behavior: seeking attention, leaning in for pets
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 love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles!
INTAKE NOTES—Date of Intake: 11-Dec-2024
During intake, The Wizard allowed all handling and jumped up on staff in a social manner.
OWNER SURRENDER NOTES—BASIC INFORMATION
FIRST STAY: Found on Flushing Ave., Ridgewood 11385 on 11-Dec-2024.
SECOND STAY: Adoption return on 23-Dec-2024 after 2 days:
The Wizard is 2 yr old Male SMB dog that was returned from adoption because he was not a good fit in the home and doesn't get along with children. He was neutered during his previous stay on 20-Dec-2024. The Wizard lived with one adult and a 4 year old child for 2 days. He was said to be social with adult strangers and visitors, but did not care for young children. He was playful with all dogs, and has no experience with cats. He doesn’t like to share his food or treats, and was returned with a bite history listed below. He uses wee wee pads and also goes to the bathroom outside and is said to be partially house trained. The Wizard isn’t bothered by much but is scared when startled and he may growl if his paws are touched. He is very playful and likes to spend time with family, following them around.
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
SECOND STAY:
Date of intake: 23-Dec-2024
Spay/neuter status: yes (neutered on 12/20)
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): in the home 2 days)/adoption return due to bite incidents.
The Wizard is 2 yr old Male SMB dog that was returned from adoption because he was not a good fit in the home and doesn't get along with children.
Previously lived with: 1 Adult, 1 (4 year old) child
How is this dog around strangers? Wizard is social and tolerant with strangers and visitors that are not young children.
How is this dog around children? will growl, bark, lunge, snap, or bite
How is this dog around other dogs? The Wizard is known to be tolerant and playful with familiar or unfamiliar dogs
How is this dog around cats? no experience
Resource guarding: finds food and treats valuable
will growl and bark, hover over with a tense body and snap.
Bite history: Please see behavior notes pop-up for incident with a child
Housetrained: Partially
Energy level/descriptors: Medium
Other Notes: will use wee pads in the home
will go outside on walks on grass and cement
Is unbothered when collar/leash is touched or grabbed, held or restrained.
Is fearful if startled
Will growl if paws are touched
For a New Family to Know : The Wizard is an independent and playful dog. He will follow you around and prefers to be where people are. The Wizard will need to be in a child free home where he can get all the attention and have his needs met. He is protective of his food and treats. He will use wee wee pads in the home or walk outside on grass and cement.
Bite history:
On 12/22, the adopter and her daughter were sitting on the couch together. The Wizard came into the room and began growling at the daughter who was cuddled up with the client. The Wizard walked and jumped up to the couch and grabbed the daughter on the right arm. Due to wearing a long-sleeved onesie, the dog's bite did not break skin, draw blood or leave any marks. He did not let go immediately, and the adopter pried his mouth open to which The Wizard then left the room.
On another occasion the adopter picked up her daughter and The Wizard came and jumped up at the child's foot and bit the child's shoe shaking his head back and forth. Client walked away with child in hand and dog let go and ran away to another room.
FIRST STAY:
Date of Intake: 11-Dec-2024
Spay/neuter status: no
Means of surrender: Length of time in previous home: Found stray, no known history
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES: Date of assessment: 15-Dec-2024
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: None
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments: None
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly Social / Anxious
Call over: Approaches readily
Sociability comments: Approaches readily, anxious, greets handlers, soft body, lowers body initially when pet
Handling
Soft handling: Accepts Contact
Exuberant handling: Accepts Contact
Handling comments:
Arousal
Jog: Follows neutral bodied
Arousal comments:
Knock: Approaches loose
Knock Comments:
Toy: Ignores
Toy comments:
PLAYGROUP SUMMARIES: DOG TO DOG:
Summary: Due to The Wizard entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded.
12/15/24 The Wizard is introduced to multiple novel small mixed breed dogs while off leash at the care center. The Wizard is taken inside the pen to greet them all face-to-face. The Wizard doesn't greet any of the novel dogs present, practicing avoidance. He will seek attention from one of the handlers present before being returned to kennel.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake: 11-Dec-2024
Summary: During intake the dog allowed all handling.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial: 13-Dec-2024
Summary: BARH
ENERGY LEVEL:
We have no history on The Wizard so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:
No children (under 13)- Due to the wizard resource guarding we recommend he is placed in a home with No children (under 13)
Potential challenges:
Resource guarding
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression
Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:
Resource guarding- In the care center it is reported that the wizard began to resource guard a high-value treat displaying baring teeth and growling.
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: The Wizard is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give The Wizard the option to walk away from any social interaction. The Wizard should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be The Wizard’s choice to approach a new person or thing. The Wizard would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. See handout on Decompression Period.
INDEMNITY WAIVER:
The Wizard is a 2 year old male, brown, small, mixed breed, dog. He was initially brought in as a stray. During medical handling, The Wizard was bright, alert, responsive, and hydrated. The potential adopter needs to be aware that a behavior assessment was performed on The Wizard pre-adoption. The Wizard received a Level 3 behavior determination with a no children under 13 recommendation. In the care center it is reported that The Wizard began to resource guard a high-value treat displaying baring teeth and growling. The Wizard is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give The Wizard the option to walk away from any social interaction. The Wizard should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be The Wizard’s choice to approach a new person or thing. The Wizard would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. The Wizard also participated in dog playgroups. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, The Wizard doesn't greet any of the novel dogs present, practicing avoidance. He will seek attention from one of the handlers present before being returned to kennel. The adopter needs to assume all responsibility for behaviors that may arise in the home and provide any appropriate positive reinforcement training, management, or behavior modification that The Wizard may need going forward.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES:
26-Dec-2024 Vet Assistant Observations
Medical Notes: 11:43 AM
ASPCA Surgery on 12/20/2024
BAR
No blood or swelling seen at SX site.
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24-Dec-2024 DVM Intake
Medical Notes: 1:29 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2yrs
Microchip noted on intake? scanned postive
History: Return
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Seeking attention, leaning in for pets
Is there evidence of Cruelty? no
Is there evidence of Neglect? no
Is there evidence of Trauma? no
Objective
P = 120
R = sniffing, eupneic
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, mild crusting and tear staining at medial canthi OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition with mild staining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MN; pre-scrotal incision CDI with mild erythema, tattoo present
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
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed
Assessment
Approx. 2yr MN canine apparently healthy
Prognosis: good
Plan:
Intake tasks
SURGERY: already neutered
VET-P 992354
___
21-Dec-2024
Medical Notes: 9:19 AM
Moving around with ease
VTM-E 992045
___
20-Dec-2024 Spay/Neuter Summary
Medical Notes: 10:38 AM
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents.
Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
GIVE: 0.5 tablet of Rimadyl 75 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery.
Offsite Vet
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13-Dec-2024 DVM Intake
Medical Notes: 12:23 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2 y/o based on dentition
Microchip noted on Intake? scan POSITIVE
History: Stray
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior - BARH
Is there evidence of Cruelty? no
Is there evidence of Neglect? no
Is there evidence of Trauma? no
Objective
T = not taken
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: very small amount of tartar on canines; otherwise clean teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: 2 te**es palpable; MI
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no lameness noted; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, long scruffy haircoat throughout; thick mattes on ears and dorsal aspect of all limbs
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: externally normal
Assessment:
~2 y/o MI SMB
Thick mattes on ears and dorsal aspect limbs
Otherwise apparently healthy
Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
Ok for intake procedures
Clip/shaves mattes; P will need regular grooming in the future to prevent buildup and matting of coat which can cause severe wounds and injury.
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
VET-P 992065
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* TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *
If you would like to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog please PRIVATE MESSAGE our page at https://www.facebook.com/NYCDogsLivesmatter or email us at [email protected] so we can assist and guide you through the process.
PLEASE NOTE: To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog you need to live within a prescribed range of New York City. States include: NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. If you are outside of this range, you have the option to “direct adopt” where you must go to the shelter “in person” to complete the adoption process. We can guide you through that process.
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.
*** PLACED WITH RESCUE! TY! ***
Date of Intake: 11-Dec-2024
A staff member writes: THE WIZARD is the sweetest and cutest guy around! At any moment, you can walk past his kennel and find him quietly and calmly wagging his tail and awaiting the next time someone stops by to give him some love and attention. This sweet boy was recently adopted and got a taste of life in a cozy home for the holidays! Sadly, he was returned 2 days later and is once again in the shelter hoping for a home by the end of the year. Can you help adorable The Wizard find his forever home?
THE WIZARD FKA PRINCE 216497, 2 years old, 19 lbs., male, neutered
Queens ACC, Small mixed breed, brown
Owner surrender reason: date of intake: 23-Dec-2024, adoption return in 2 days due to bite incidents.
Behavior Assessment Rating: Level 3
No children under 13
Medical Behavior: seeking attention, leaning in for pets
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 love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles!
INTAKE NOTES—Date of Intake: 11-Dec-2024
During intake, The Wizard allowed all handling and jumped up on staff in a social manner.
OWNER SURRENDER NOTES—BASIC INFORMATION
FIRST STAY: Found on Flushing Ave., Ridgewood 11385 on 11-Dec-2024.
SECOND STAY: Adoption return on 23-Dec-2024 after 2 days:
The Wizard is 2 yr old Male SMB dog that was returned from adoption because he was not a good fit in the home and doesn't get along with children. He was neutered during his previous stay on 20-Dec-2024. The Wizard lived with one adult and a 4 year old child for 2 days. He was said to be social with adult strangers and visitors, but did not care for young children. He was playful with all dogs, and has no experience with cats. He doesn’t like to share his food or treats, and was returned with a bite history listed below. He uses wee wee pads and also goes to the bathroom outside and is said to be partially house trained. The Wizard isn’t bothered by much but is scared when startled and he may growl if his paws are touched. He is very playful and likes to spend time with family, following them around.
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
SECOND STAY:
Date of intake: 23-Dec-2024
Spay/neuter status: yes (neutered on 12/20)
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): in the home 2 days)/adoption return due to bite incidents.
The Wizard is 2 yr old Male SMB dog that was returned from adoption because he was not a good fit in the home and doesn't get along with children.
Previously lived with: 1 Adult, 1 (4 year old) child
How is this dog around strangers? Wizard is social and tolerant with strangers and visitors that are not young children.
How is this dog around children? will growl, bark, lunge, snap, or bite
How is this dog around other dogs? The Wizard is known to be tolerant and playful with familiar or unfamiliar dogs
How is this dog around cats? no experience
Resource guarding: finds food and treats valuable
will growl and bark, hover over with a tense body and snap.
Bite history: Please see behavior notes pop-up for incident with a child
Housetrained: Partially
Energy level/descriptors: Medium
Other Notes: will use wee pads in the home
will go outside on walks on grass and cement
Is unbothered when collar/leash is touched or grabbed, held or restrained.
Is fearful if startled
Will growl if paws are touched
For a New Family to Know : The Wizard is an independent and playful dog. He will follow you around and prefers to be where people are. The Wizard will need to be in a child free home where he can get all the attention and have his needs met. He is protective of his food and treats. He will use wee wee pads in the home or walk outside on grass and cement.
Bite history:
On 12/22, the adopter and her daughter were sitting on the couch together. The Wizard came into the room and began growling at the daughter who was cuddled up with the client. The Wizard walked and jumped up to the couch and grabbed the daughter on the right arm. Due to wearing a long-sleeved onesie, the dog's bite did not break skin, draw blood or leave any marks. He did not let go immediately, and the adopter pried his mouth open to which The Wizard then left the room.
On another occasion the adopter picked up her daughter and The Wizard came and jumped up at the child's foot and bit the child's shoe shaking his head back and forth. Client walked away with child in hand and dog let go and ran away to another room.
FIRST STAY:
Date of Intake: 11-Dec-2024
Spay/neuter status: no
Means of surrender: Length of time in previous home: Found stray, no known history
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES: Date of assessment: 15-Dec-2024
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: None
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments: None
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly Social / Anxious
Call over: Approaches readily
Sociability comments: Approaches readily, anxious, greets handlers, soft body, lowers body initially when pet
Handling
Soft handling: Accepts Contact
Exuberant handling: Accepts Contact
Handling comments:
Arousal
Jog: Follows neutral bodied
Arousal comments:
Knock: Approaches loose
Knock Comments:
Toy: Ignores
Toy comments:
PLAYGROUP SUMMARIES: DOG TO DOG:
Summary: Due to The Wizard entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded.
12/15/24 The Wizard is introduced to multiple novel small mixed breed dogs while off leash at the care center. The Wizard is taken inside the pen to greet them all face-to-face. The Wizard doesn't greet any of the novel dogs present, practicing avoidance. He will seek attention from one of the handlers present before being returned to kennel.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake: 11-Dec-2024
Summary: During intake the dog allowed all handling.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial: 13-Dec-2024
Summary: BARH
ENERGY LEVEL:
We have no history on The Wizard so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:
No children (under 13)- Due to the wizard resource guarding we recommend he is placed in a home with No children (under 13)
Potential challenges:
Resource guarding
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression
Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:
Resource guarding- In the care center it is reported that the wizard began to resource guard a high-value treat displaying baring teeth and growling.
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: The Wizard is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give The Wizard the option to walk away from any social interaction. The Wizard should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be The Wizard’s choice to approach a new person or thing. The Wizard would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. See handout on Decompression Period.
INDEMNITY WAIVER:
The Wizard is a 2 year old male, brown, small, mixed breed, dog. He was initially brought in as a stray. During medical handling, The Wizard was bright, alert, responsive, and hydrated. The potential adopter needs to be aware that a behavior assessment was performed on The Wizard pre-adoption. The Wizard received a Level 3 behavior determination with a no children under 13 recommendation. In the care center it is reported that The Wizard began to resource guard a high-value treat displaying baring teeth and growling. The Wizard is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give The Wizard the option to walk away from any social interaction. The Wizard should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be The Wizard’s choice to approach a new person or thing. The Wizard would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. The Wizard also participated in dog playgroups. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, The Wizard doesn't greet any of the novel dogs present, practicing avoidance. He will seek attention from one of the handlers present before being returned to kennel. The adopter needs to assume all responsibility for behaviors that may arise in the home and provide any appropriate positive reinforcement training, management, or behavior modification that The Wizard may need going forward.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES:
26-Dec-2024 Vet Assistant Observations
Medical Notes: 11:43 AM
ASPCA Surgery on 12/20/2024
BAR
No blood or swelling seen at SX site.
___
24-Dec-2024 DVM Intake
Medical Notes: 1:29 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2yrs
Microchip noted on intake? scanned postive
History: Return
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Seeking attention, leaning in for pets
Is there evidence of Cruelty? no
Is there evidence of Neglect? no
Is there evidence of Trauma? no
Objective
P = 120
R = sniffing, eupneic
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, mild crusting and tear staining at medial canthi OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition with mild staining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MN; pre-scrotal incision CDI with mild erythema, tattoo present
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
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed
Assessment
Approx. 2yr MN canine apparently healthy
Prognosis: good
Plan:
Intake tasks
SURGERY: already neutered
VET-P 992354
___
21-Dec-2024
Medical Notes: 9:19 AM
Moving around with ease
VTM-E 992045
___
20-Dec-2024 Spay/Neuter Summary
Medical Notes: 10:38 AM
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents.
Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
GIVE: 0.5 tablet of Rimadyl 75 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery.
Offsite Vet
___
13-Dec-2024 DVM Intake
Medical Notes: 12:23 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2 y/o based on dentition
Microchip noted on Intake? scan POSITIVE
History: Stray
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior - BARH
Is there evidence of Cruelty? no
Is there evidence of Neglect? no
Is there evidence of Trauma? no
Objective
T = not taken
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: very small amount of tartar on canines; otherwise clean teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: 2 te**es palpable; MI
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no lameness noted; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, long scruffy haircoat throughout; thick mattes on ears and dorsal aspect of all limbs
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: externally normal
Assessment:
~2 y/o MI SMB
Thick mattes on ears and dorsal aspect limbs
Otherwise apparently healthy
Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
Ok for intake procedures
Clip/shaves mattes; P will need regular grooming in the future to prevent buildup and matting of coat which can cause severe wounds and injury.
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
VET-P 992065
*************
* TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *
If you would like to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog please PRIVATE MESSAGE our page at https://www.facebook.com/NYCDogsLivesmatter or email us at [email protected] so we can assist and guide you through the process.
PLEASE NOTE: To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog you need to live within a prescribed range of New York City. States include: NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. If you are outside of this range, you have the option to “direct adopt” where you must go to the shelter “in person” to complete the adoption process. We can guide you through that process.
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.
