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Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME EIGHT YEAR OLD SPOT WAS LEFT BEHIND IN THE HOUSE when his owner packed the family up and moved out. We can't even fathom the fear and confusion this senior boy must've felt as they closed that door on him; then the heartbreak that set in as minutes became hours and hours became days, and that empty space gradually became void of the familiar smells of his so-called family and the sound of their chatter and laughter. This has got to be one of the coldest, most callous things we have seen here. Needless to say, Spot is not doing well at the shelter. He's frustrated and scared and he's not trying to hide it. He needs a place to recover from the heartache, a safe space where he can unwind from this harrowing loss. Spot needs an experienced hero to open their heart and home and reassure him that everything is going to be just fine and give him the time and comfort needed to understand he's in good hands. This can never happen to Spot again. SPOT@MANHATTAN ACC Spot ID#182594, 8 years old, 68 lbs Large Mixed Breed, White Unaltered Male Came into shelter as a Agency/Stray Medical Behavior Evaluation: 4. Orange Behavior Evaluation Rating: NHO INTAKE DATE: 9/15/2023 PET PROFILE: My health has been checked. My vaccinations are up to date. My worming is up to date. I have been microchipped Spot is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. He often growls or bares teeth when the kennel is approached and has not allowed handling. Medically, he has fleas and is underweight. Spot arrived to ACC as a stray with no history. He has appeared fearful within our care and has escalated to growling or snapping when attempts are made to handle or remove him from his kennel. We recommend a quiet environment in an experienced, adult-only residence to allow Spot a chance at decompression. He should be placed under the supervision of an ACC-approved rescue partner. My medical notes are... Weight: 68.6 lbs Vet Notes 9/16/2023 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Police were called to remove dog from home after owner left with family. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense at back of kennel growling. Elected sedation 0.45ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.3ml ketamine 100mg/ml, 0.45ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM, needed additional 0.1ml of each above. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzle in place, but appears to have adult dentition with moderate staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, heavy flea burden, no masses noted, generalized partial alopecia, dart wound on back CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment fleas under weight dart in back Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks capstar 57mg tablet administered rectally needs behavior assessment Trazodone 275mg PO BID indefinitely for in shelter FAS neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery 9/21/2023 Adding gabapentin 600mg PO BID indefinitely for in kennel FAS Details on my behavior are... Behavior Condition: 4. Orange BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT: Date of intake: 9/15/2023 Spay/Neuter status: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray, no history Other Notes: *Reported to have been growling at intaking officers* Date of assessment: 9/18/2023 Summary: In the care center, Spot remains fearful and has escalated to growling, lunging, or baring teeth when the kennel is approached. At this time he is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment. Summary: Unable to be conducted due to behavior. Summary (7): ent 9/18/23: Spot's kennel is covered with a sheet when handler approaches him. He begins to low growl when handler reaches for the sheet. Once the sheet is uncovered, Spot charges the front growling, baring teeth and snapping at the kennel bars. Interaction is ended due to escalation. Date of intake: 9/15/2023 Date of initial: 9/16/2023 Summary: Growling, sedated ENERGY LEVEL: Unknown BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only Recommendations: Place with a New Hope partner, No children (under 13). Recommendations comments: No children: Due to fearfulness and potential for escalation we recommend an adult only home. PLACE WITH A NEW HOPE PARTNER We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended. Potential challenges: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression Potential challenges comments: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Spot has been fearful within the care center, escalating to growling or snap

New York, New York 10029