About LIEUTENANT MOOSE

INTAKE DATE: 1-Feb-2021 A $500 stipend will be offered to the New Hope partner that pulls Lieutenant Moose 111245. Abandoned on a terrace in the freezing cold, the temps dropping, his thinning fur no longer able to keep him warm. LIEUTENANT MOOSE wanted to be a brave soldier, but at 12 years of age, with his frosty face and furrowed brow, he was overcome with grief and worry. Why did his parent leave him there to freeze, no food or water, no blankets to keep him warm. And when were they coming back? The hours ticked by, he started to not feel his paws. And then someone called the police, and they showed up to save his life. He didn't know this, they were complete strangers to him and he didn't know what to do. But they spoke kindly to him, gave him treats, and he decided they must be his friends so he went with them to their car where he was able to crawl into a carrier and relax in the warmth of the heated cabin. Now he is at the shelter, frightened and alone, but trying to be a good boy with the staff and volunteers who take him for walks, and give him treats. He wants so much to trust them, but someone betrayed his trust before, and he is unwilling to risk his old heart again. We know that Moose just needs time, a new family, a committed family, one that will give him the loving retirement home he craves. He will open up, find his smile, and maybe�'�|just maybe�'�|his little tail will start to wag again. Are you up for helping the old boy out? If so, hurry and MESSAGE OUR PAGE or EMAIL US at [email protected] for assistance. A staffmember notes: This senior boy was brought in by police after they received a call that a dog was left on a terrace. LIEUTENANT MOOSE, ID# 111245, 12 yrs old, 58 lbs, Male, Manhattan ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Gray / White, Surrender Reason: Stray, brought in by police after being left on a terrace Shelter Assessment Rating: Medical Behavior Rating: BEHAVIOR NOTES Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: 2/2: Lieutenant Moose is initially a bit tense, then walks closer to greet the helper dog on leash. He softens a bit and sniffs with a small wag. FUN FACTS: INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Date of intake: 1-Feb-2021 Summary: Growling and lunging in carrier, sedated to take out MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial: 1-Feb-2021 Summary: growling in crate, staring. officers reported calm after they gave him food. sedated as precaution ENRICHMENT NOTES Lieutenant Moose is laying in the middle of his kennel with a tense body. He comes forward when treats are tossed into the kennel, slowly moving towards the front. After a few tries, his head is able to be lured through the leash. He then easily walks out of the kennel. Once out, he is fearful, having a tense body. He approaches handlers and briefly sniffs them but remains tense and keeps his tail lowered. No handling is attempted. He allows the leash to be clipped and is returned to the kennel without issue. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 2-Feb-2021 Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate. 1-Feb-2021 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:9y Microchip noted on Intake?n History:stray, nypd brought in Subjective: Observed Behavior -growling in crate, staring. officers reported calm after they gave him food. sedated as precaution. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T =not taken P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: ou sclerosis au hyperkeratosis, yellowish dc Oral Exam:moderate tartar, only front teeth seen (muzzled) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT ( 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:not performed Assessment: malasezzia otitis Prognosis:good Plan:thermavert applied au sedated with IM 0.3ml dexmormitor (.5mg/ml) (given 2x--first dose may not have gone in) and 0.5ml butophanol (10mg/ml). reversed with 0.3ml atipimizole im SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age *** 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 availa

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