About COWBOY

** PRIORITY PLACEMENT - MEDICAL** INTAKE DATE: 10/19/2020 70-Pound Mellow Senior Pup COWBOY With Mass on Front Leg NEEDS PLACEMENT ASAP! Mellow senior Pup COWBOY has a mass on his front foot and needs vet attention. The smiling frosty-faced gentleman greeted shelter-staff with a waggy tail and is very well behaved. A loving home is what sweet fluffy COWBOY really needs right now. COWBOY, ID# 105444, 10 yrs old, 70 lbs, Brooklyn ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Brown Male, Surrender Reason: Stray, Brought to Precinct as a stray Shelter Assessment Rating: Medical Behavior Rating: 2. Blue INTAKE PROFILE - BASIC INFORMATION: Cowboy is an approx. 5 year old (as per Medical Exam 10 yrs old!) large mixed that was brought to the precinct as a stray and surrendered to the shelter. The officers stated that Cowboy was friendly upon approach and allowed all handling. INTAKE NOTES - DATE OF INTAKE, 10/19/2020: Upon Intake, Cowboy allowed counselor to collar, scan for a microchip, and place a leash over his head without growling or showing teeth. Cowboy held a loose body and neutral tail throughout intake. BEHAVIOR NOTES MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial: 10/19/2020 Summary: Initially nervous but warmed up quickly after being interacted with, wagging tail and seeking attention. Muzzled as a precaution during intake tasks. Allowed all handling. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 19-Oct-2020 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Agency Subjective: BARH, no c/s/v/d. No elimination concerns. Observed Behavior - Initially nervous but warmed up quickly after being interacted with, wagging tail and seeking attention. Muzzled as a precaution during intake tasks. Allowed all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen -No Evidence of Trauma seen -No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS = 7/9 EENT: OU degenerative lens changes. No ocular/nasal discharge. Ears mild ceruminous debris with no evidence of otitis externa. Oral Exam: adult dentition, moderate to severe dental plaque/tartar, moderate to severe gingival inflammation. no oral lesions. MM pink, moist, CRT (2s. No skin tent appreciated. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmurs or arrhythmias ausculted. Lungs clear, eupnic, no crackles or wheezes. ABD: Soft, non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 palpable testicles, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, large (aprox golf ball sized) semi firm circular mass noted on LFL between digits 4 and 5, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed, externally normal Assessment: Senior pet Stage IV dental disease Mass r/o benign vs malignant vs other Nuclear sclerosis Prognosis: Fair pending histopathology Plan: CTM while at BACC Recommend routine senior bloodwork, mass removal with histopathology, and neuter with placement if good anesthetic candidate. Surgery: Permanent waiver due to age and mass *** 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 URGENT SENIOR ALERT!! Please call or text 631-680-3213 If you can save him Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters 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.

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Brooklyn, New York