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TO BE EUTHANIZED 5/21/26
“I don’t understand where my life went. One day I was curled up with my sister, listening to my dad breathe while we all slept close together, and the next… everything was gone. I keep trying to remember the sound of his voice, the way he lifted me when I got scared, the way my sister bumped her head against mine when she wanted to play. I keep wishing I could go back to that time — before the car ride, before the strange building, before the door closed behind him and I couldn’t follow. Before he was sick, then homeless, and unable to care for us the way he wanted too. He cried, we cried, we huddled together before they took my sister away, before he carried me close to his heart to my kennel. Now I stay very still in the back of this kennel because if I don’t move, maybe the world will stop changing. Maybe someone will come for me the way he used to. I’m only 10 months old (says my dad!) but I feel so much older now.

They try to take me out, but my legs won’t work. My body shakes and I press myself into the floor because I don’t know these people, and I don’t know this place, and I don’t know how to be brave without my family. I don’t mean to be difficult. I’m not trying to push anyone away. I’m just scared — scared in a way that makes my chest tight and my paws cold. When they lift me, I freeze. When they set me down, I hide. I’m not broken. I’m not mean. I’m just a boy who lost everything too fast. If someone gentle could give me time, I remember how to love. I remember how to be playful. I remember how to be me. I just need someone to see past the shaking and the silence and realize that I’m still in here, waiting for a hand that feels like home again.”

Please save my life. If you are an experienced foster or adopter, message the DLM page for assistance.

ROCKY ROAD, Id 252612, @1.5 Yrs. Old (owner said 10 months), 55.4 lbs., Male
Queens ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Gray/White
Owner Surrender Reason: 5/12/26 – Owner Homeless
Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No children under 13
Place with a New Hope
Medical Behavior Rating: 4. Orange

I CAME TO THE SHELTER WITH MY SIBLING, CHARISMA (ALREADY PLACED WITH A RESCUE): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1403810095113846&set=a.1392670329561156

AT RISK MEMO:
Rocky Road is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Rocky Road has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and has not allowed for handling. He remains highly fearful, shut down, and avoidant of interaction. When attempting to remove Rocky Road from his kennel, he will refuse to walk, baulking in the kennel. Once out of the kennel, he attempts to find a hiding spot, away from handlers. In his previous home, Rocky Road was described as a friendly and affectionate dog once he gets to know people. Medically, Rocky Road has diarrhea and dental disease.

Rocky Road came into the care center with his sibling due to his own not being able to come for them anymore due to their health concerns. His previous family described her as affectionate and playful once warmed up after some time. He prefers to interact with people when he is ready and it will take a while. During his stay in care, Rocky Road has been highly fearful and shut down. He refuses to leave his kennel or walk, moving to the corner of his kennel, trembling, and begins thrashing before freezing in place once leashed. Due to these concerns, we recommend that Rocky Road be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope rescue partner that can give him the time and space to decompress and acclimate at his own pace. He will likely need further socialization sessions under the guidance of a certified professional trainer who utilizes force-free, reward-only based methods once he has had ample time to adjust to a new home environment.

INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 12-May-2026
Upon intake, Rocky Road was stiff and hypersalivating while in the wait room. When attempt to bring back to medical he would not walk on the leash, his owner also stated he does not walk well on the leash even with him (walked into QACC holding Rocky Road in his arms). Rocky Road thrashed and pancaked; he refused to walk. Staff then got him on top of a flat bed and rolled back to medical, during this Rocky Road did not move and had a stiff body. Staff had to lift him off of the flatbed as well in order to get him off.

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Rocky Road is a 10-month year old male dog that lived with his previous owner for 8 months and was surrendered along with his sibling due to his owner becoming homeless. Rocky Road lived with adults and other dogs. He is nervous around new people and prefers contact on his own terms. Rocky Road has no experience with children. Rocky Road has no experience with other dogs, he has only met/lived with his sibling. Rocky Road has no experience with cats. Rocky Road does not resource guard. He has no bite history. Rocky is partially housetrained. His energy level is high.

Other Notes:
Rocky Road does not have much experience with doing outside so he does not walk on a leash without pancaking. Rocky Road is partially potty trained to use wee wee pads but will have accidents on items left on the floor from time to time. He has never been in a car or a crate before. Rocky Road is very fearful in new environments and around new people.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know:
Rocky Road is affectionate and playful once warmed up after some time. He prefers to interact with people when he is ready and it will take a while. Rocky Road is not picky and will eat any food/toys.

BEHAVIOR NOTES

Date of intake:: 5/12/2026
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: adults and other dogs
Behavior toward strangers:: nervous around new people and prefers contact on his own terms.
Behavior toward children:: no experience with children.
Behavior toward dogs:: no experience with other dogs, he has only met/lived with his sibling.
Behavior toward cats:: no experience with cats.
Resource guarding:: Rocky Road does not resource guard.
Bite history:: Rocky Road has no bite history.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Rocky Road is reported to have a high energy level.

Other Notes::
Rocky Road does not have much experience with doing outside so he does not walk on a leash without pancaking. Rocky Road is partially potty trained to use wee wee pads but will have accidents on items left on the floor from time to time. He has never been in a car or a crate before. Rocky Road is very fearful in new environments and around new people. Rocky Road is affectionate and playful once warmed up after some time. He prefers to interact with people when he is ready and it will take a while. Rocky Road is not picky and will eat any food/toys.

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES:
Date of assessment:: 5/15/2026
Summary:: Rocky Road has not acclimated well to the shelter environment. He remains highly fearful and shut down, refusing to leave his kennel or walk. He begins thrashing before freezing near the wall. Out of concerns for his stress levels, a handling assessment could not be conducted.

PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARY:
n/a

ENRICHMENT NOTES

5/15/26: Rocky Road is at the back of his kennel, shaking, not wanting to cross to the other side of his transfer door; he ignores treats and remains pancaked to the floor. The drops the slip lead over his head and muscle him out of the kennel, they wait to the side of his kennel so it can be cleaned where he remains pancaked to the floor, shaking. Once his kennel is cleaned he is taken back to his kennel, once the slip lead is removed he goes towards the back of his kennel and is seen shaking. The handler walks away, ending the interaction. 5/14/26: Rocky Road was lying on his bed in back of kennel. When handler opened kennel door he started to shake. Handler was able to leash him but Rocky Road was unwilling to exit kennel. Handler applied slight leash pressure and he pulled back and urinated on his bed and himself. Handler retrieved leash and let Rock Road remain in kennel.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake:: 5/12/2026
Summary:: hypersalivating while in the wait room. When attempt to bring back to medical he would not walk on the leash, his owner also stated he does not walk well on the leash even with him (walked into QACC holding Rocky Road in his arms).

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial:: 5/14/2026
Summary:: allowed all medical handling.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations::
No children (under 13)
Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:

No children (under 13):Due to how uncomfortable Rocky Road is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Rocky Road came into the care center with his sibling due to his own not being able to come for them anymore due to their health concerns. His previous family described her as affectionate and playful once warmed up after some time. He prefers to interact with people when he is ready and it will take a while. During his stay in care, Rocky Road has been highly fearful and shut down. He refuses to leave his kennel or walk, moving to the corner of his kennel, trembling, and begins thrashing before freezing in place once leashed. Due to these concerns, we recommend that Rocky Road be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope rescue partner that can give him the time and space to decompress and acclimate at his own pace. He will likely need further socialization sessions under the guidance of a certified professional trainer who utilizes force-free, reward-only based methods once he has had ample time to adjust to a new home environment.

Potential challenges:
House soiling
Fearful

Potential challenges comments::

House soiling: is reported to have accidents on a weekly basis in her previous home. Please see the handout on House soiling. Fearful: Rocky Road has been highly fearful and shutdown during his stay in care. He moves to a corner of her kennel when handlers attempt to leash him, thrashing once leashed, and refuses to leave his kennel or walk once out.Rocky Road is very fearful in new environments and around new people. Please see handouts on Decompression period.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

5/14/2026

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: ~1.5 yr

Microchip noted on Intake? No

History: Owner surrender

Subjective: BARH

Observed Behavior - allowed all medical handling

Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No

Objective:
T = NT
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental tartar mainly on carnaissal teeth bilaterally
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI, 2 testicles in scrotum
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
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed

Assessment: ~1.5 yr MI Mix
Mild dental tartar

Prognosis: Good

Plan:
Neuter

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

5/18/2026

Diarrhea present in kennel
Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 6/7

Objective:
EYES: Clear
LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress
NASAL CAVITY: no discharge
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4
NEURO: Appropriate mentation

ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea

PLAN: Per standing orders
- Start fortiflora PO SID x5days
-CTM, recheck as scheduled add/change tx if needed

* TO FOSTER / ADOPT *

If you would like to foster or adopt:
To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog please PRIVATE MESSAGE our page at https://www.facebook.com/NYCDogsLivesmatter 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.

Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email adopt@nycacc.org

Shelter Addresses:
Queens Shelter: 1906 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309

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 (private message) our page for assistance.

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🚨URGENT RESCUE NEEDED FOR LUNA 🚨#A2785959 needs rescue, foster, or experienced adopter ASAP 💔

LUNA is a 57-pound Terrier mix currently struggling in the shelter environment at Miami-Dade Animal Services. Shelter notes describe her as fearful and highly stressed, though staff have recently observed small signs of improvement. She is still reactive at the kennel barrier and startles easily with sudden movements, but she is reportedly becoming “a little less fearful.” 🐾

Because of her fear and stress, staff must use a lasso technique to safely take her out for walks. Once outside, Luna remains cautious but manageable when handled calmly and gently. Shelter notes also indicate she is no longer “alligator rolling,” showing that she is slowly decompressing despite the overwhelming shelter environment.

Luna is currently on behavioral support medications and urgently needs a quiet, patient environment where she can finally feel safe and continue healing. The shelter specifically notes she would benefit from rescue, foster placement, enrichment, and regular outings away from the kennel stress.

This girl does not need more fear or punishment — she needs patience, understanding, and a chance. 🙏

🐶 LUNA #A2785959• Female Terrier Mix• 57 lbs• Located at Miami-Dade Animal Services

📍 Miami-Dade Animal Services3599 NW 79th Avenue, Doral, FL 33122

📧 ASDRescue@miamidade.gov📞 (305) 884-1101

Please share, foster, pledge, or tag rescues experienced with fearful dogs. Luna urgently needs help before her stress continues to escalate in the shelter. ❤️

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Meet Hemera, a 1-year-old girl who tends to be timid and is still building her confidence in new situations. From our volunteer observations, she seems to be social when exploring the yard at her own pace and appears comfortable with gentle handling. Hemera has a laid-back play style and may do best in a calm, patient home where she can continue to come out of her shell.

Come meet Hemera today!

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TO BE KILLED MAY 19, 2026

Some dogs are born easy. Others need guidance, structure, consistency, and people willing to actually put time into them.

Barbara deserved that chance.

Instead, this affectionate, social girl ended up surrendered and thrown into one of the most stressful environments imaginable. Honestly, it’s heartbreaking because once she settled in, staff saw a completely different dog than the one described at intake.

Now she enjoys petting, walks easily, loves car rides, and has warmed up beautifully to people around her. That tells you everything about who Barbara really is underneath the stress and labels.

She’s not a lost cause. She’s a dog who needed leadership, patience, and someone willing to work with her instead of giving up when things became inconvenient.

At the shelter, she’s trying her best to adapt while the clock works against her.

💛 A loyal, affectionate dog paying the price for human inconsistency.

📩 New Hope placement required — please message to foster or adopt.

BARBARA 251536 MANHATTAN ACC
Estimated to be 1 year 7 mos old, 46 Lbs.
UNALTERED FEMALE, MEDIUM MIXED BREED
OWNER SURR FROM NY, AGGRESSIVE TOWARDS OTHER ANIMALS
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE: 04/11/2026

PET PROFILE
Barbara is a 1 year old MMB dog. She is seeking a new home due to disliking the cat in the home. She has prior experience with adults, children, dogs, and cats.

Previously lived with: 2 adults, child, cat

How is this dog around strangers?: Friendly and outgoing, playful, tolerant.

How is this dog around children?: Friendly and outgoing, playful, tolerant.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Friendly and outgoing, playful, tolerant with familiar dogs. Hard barks/growls at unfamiliar dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: Hard barks/growls, lunges, snaps, bites.

Resource guarding: Universal resource guarding- growls/hard barks, snaps or attempts to bite

Bite history: none

Housetrained: Partially

Energy level/descriptors: medium

Other Notes: Barbara tends to pull hard on the leash and will try to chase birds or dogs. Lunges and barks at small animals or other dogs.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Barbara is a social and affectionate dog! She can usually be found where the people are. She loves to sleep on soft things- including inside her crate. According to a prior owner, she is a "lap dog who sleeps a lot on you." She is used to spending up to 8 hours in her crate. Barbara allows for bathing, brushing, and nail trimming but she hates running water. She is used to going on 2-40 minute walks 1-4 times per day and pulls pretty strong on the leash. Barbara loves car rides and knows many commands including sit and wait. According to a prior owner, Barbara is "extremely affectionate, very cuddly, and eager to please! She loves to tear up plushies, squeakers, and crinkly toys."

Barbara arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. Her previous owner describes her as social and affectionate. It is reported that Barbara is a universal resource guarder and will escalate to growling, hard barking, snapping, and attempting to bite when items are in her possession. Barbara will also lunge, bark, and growl at
people and dogs while on leash. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

Upon intake: Barbara at first accepted all handling but then seemingly suddenly began to lunge, growl, and bark at Staff after they gave her a treat, were petting her, and were talking to prior owner. Barbara then began to bark and lunge at a dog passing by. Once left alone for a bit of time Barbara calmed down and again allowed all handling. Canine Behavior was asked to help just in case. Barbara was leashed and walked to kennel without issue.

*Previous assessments can be given upon request*

ASSESSMENT NOTES
Date of assessment: 5/5/2026

Summary: Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Moderate
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments: balking when returning to kennel

Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social
Call over: Approaches handler readily
Sociability comments: Receptive to treats

Soft handling: Accepts contact
Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact
Comments: Becomes slightly tense during exuberant contact

Arousal
Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly

Knock
Knock comments: Approaches handler readily

Toy
Toy comments: Grips firm, becomes tense and moves away with the toy

Summary: 5/8/26: Barbara greets another dog at the gate with a a high level of movement - rapidly wagging tail and moving back and front along the fence line. She begins to chatter.

Summary (6): 5/8/26: It is noted on the behavior board that Barbara returned to kennel easily.

5/8/26: Barbara is at the front of her kennel exuberantly jumping as the handler approaches; she is leashed and brought out the room. Before and during the elevator ride, Barbara presents a soft body and jumps on the handler for pets. Once in the downstairs hallway, Barbara hard barks at a large dog a few feet away. After they walk past, Barbara pulls another dog by the yard entrance; when that handler and dog enter the yard, the handler and Barbara approaches the entrance; Barbara jumps very high twice before entering. The handler brings Barbara for playgroup (see dog-dog notes). Afterwards, the handler briefly brings Barbara into another pen, where she pulls around and jumps onto the bench. After bringing her inside, she hard barks at another dog in the hallway before entering the elevator. The handler clips their leash and returns Barbara to her kennel. A few minutes after returning her, she is observed to lick the kennel bars.

Summary (7): 5/5/26:(Assessment Walk) Barbara is at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body, jumping up and down. She is taken to the street where she pulls mildly. She sniffs her surroundings and relieves herself. Barbara ignores dogs that pass. She is taken back towards the shelter and brought to the assessment office. She approaches staff with a soft body and wagging tail. After her assessment, Barbara is returned to kennel without issue.

5/2/26: Barbara is at the front of her kennel with a soft body; she is easily leashed and brought out the room, which she pulls hard out of. On the street, Barbara walks ahead either mild leash tension; she doesn’t react to dogs. When walking past people, Barbara looks at them with a neutral body and walks past them slowly; she goes back to her normal pace when they’re not in her sights. Barbara also engages with the handler by allowing pets from them. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Barbara to her kennel.

4/24/26: A staff member reports having Barbara off leash in the yard. They engage in a game of fetch, where handler trades one ball for another and Barbara did not resource guard and did well with this method.

4/22/26: Barbara is sitting at the front of her kennel with a soft expression and her ears back. She lip licks and takes treats. She is leashed with a treat then lead out of the kennel room to the street. When the handler crouches, she wags her tail low and accepts petting all over. She relieves herself and takes more treats. She allows leash clipping and is lead back inside. She is hesitant and pulls back when lead through the kennel room, but once near her own kennel she gets in willingly.

04/16/26: Barbara is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches, she is slowly leashed and exits kennel pulling mildly to the street. Outside she is cautious but passes people without issue, when seeing dogs she pulls moderately toward them. After a bit she is brought back inside for her assessment and returned to kennel with treats.

4/13/26: Barbara is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. She is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. Barbara walks out to the backyard where she paces around sniffing her surroundings. She approaches the handler with a soft body and wagging tail. Handler offers her treats and she sniffs it but does not eat them. Handler pets her lightly on the head, she tolerates it. Barbara observes a dog in the neighboring and approaches with a soft body and wagging tail. After sometime, Barbara is walked back into the building. She plants outside the kennel room. Handler tries to verbally coax her before crouching down. Barbara approaches slowly before trying to retreat out of the room. Handler jogs her further into the room. She plants and has to be muscled back into the kennel and is returned without further issue.

Date of intake: 4/11/2026

Summary: Lunging, barking, and growling, towards staff and dogs

Date of initial: 4/12/2026

Summary: Whale eyed, tense body for exam

ENERGY LEVEL: Barbara is described as medium energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only

Recommendations: No children (under 13),No cats, Recommend no dog parks, Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments: No children (under 13): Due to her on leash reactivity, and universal resource guarding we recommend an adult only home.

No Cats: Due to hard barking, growling, lunging, snapping, and attempting to bite cats, we recommend a home with no cats.

No Dog Parks: Due to on leash reactivity we recommend no trips to the dog park.

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:
Resource guarding,
Fearful,
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,
Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:

Resource Guarding: Barbara's previous owner states that she universally resource guards and will hard bark, growl, snap, or attempt to bite while items are in her possession. During her assessment Barbara was observed to become extremely tense while in the possession of a toy. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Barbara's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding.

Fearful: Barbara has been observed to be very fearful while in care, noted to balk on leash and head while when handler initiate contact. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Barbara would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.

On Leash Reactivity: Barbara's previous owner states that she lunges and barks at small animals and other dogs. During intake Barbara was observed to lunge, bark, and growl towards staff and other dogs. Barbara will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.

Leash Pulling: Barbara's previous owner states that she pulls hard while on leash. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that they be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
4/12/2026
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1 to 2 years
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History: Owner surrender

Subjective: QAR

Observed Behavior - Whale eyed, tense body for exam, urinated a lot during exam.

Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No

Objective:
P = 120
R = WNL
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Mild tartar on canines on partial view of teeth through muzzle
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Female intact
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: WNL externally

Assessment:
Apparently healthy
Shelter associated fear

Prognosis: Good

Plan:
Intake tasks
Trazodone 100mg 1 1/2 tablets po bid while in shelter

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

4/19/2026
Hx; reported on Round's White Board: episode of vomiting

BAR no vomit on presentation
Gross- appears stable

A)
GI episode

P)
monitor

4/24/2026
SO:
BAR, comes to front of kennel taking treats
eent: eyes clear, yellow nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, repeated sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate

A:
CIRDC

P:
200mg doxycycline PO SID x10d

4/26/2026
Administered lepto vx LHL SQ

5/3/2026
Hx: has had CIRDC

BAR eating
eent- no nasal discharge; no coughing or sneezing or congestion
msi- amb x 4

A)
No CIRDC-like signs
P)
Move out of ISO
Placement/homing

TO ADOPT DIRECTLY FROM THE SHELTER - please download the NYC AC app from the App Store and fill out the adoption application there.
Dogs with NH ONLY rating cannot be adopted directly from the ACC, so please message our page for assistance .

TO ADOPT or FOSTER: If you cannot get to the shelter in person to adopt, or want to foster, please message our page (Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC) Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC Dogs)
OR email mldsavingnycdogs@gmail.com for guidance and assistance.

PLEASE NOTE: To foster, you have to be within prescribed range of NYC ACC approved New Hope rescues you are applying with,
and to adopt you will have to be in the general NE US area; NY, NJ, CT, PA, DC, MD, DE, NH, RI, MA, VT & ME (some rescues will transport to VA).

Shelter contact information:
Phone number: 212-788-4000 (automated only)
Email: adopt@nycacc.org

Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street
New York, NY 10029

Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309

Queens Animal Care Center
1906 Flushing Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385

Adoption hours:
Monday through Friday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Closed on all Holidays and Training Days, as listed on their website www.nycacc.org)

Adoption fees depend on dog's age. Please email the ACC for more info. Fees include pre-adoption medical care and vaccines, deworming,
spay/neutering and one free follow-up visit to specific veterinarians.
Open for donation drop off:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)
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All adopters/foster go through screening process set by NYCACC, which involves submission of pertinent documents, an interview with ACC adoption counselors, to determine if dog is suitable for the home. Dogs can go beyond Northeastern States as long as the adopters go to the ACC in person to pick up the dog.

Level 1
Dogs can go to homes with little dog experience, with children no younger than 5 years old.

Level 2
Dogs can go to homes with some previous dog experience, and with no children under 5 years old.

Level 3
Dogs can go to homes with more experience, and with no children under 13 years old.

Level 4
Dogs can go to ADULTS ONLY homes with very experienced adopters or fosters

NHO
Dogs need to be pulled by a New Hope Rescue, homes would be screened by a New Hope rescue and by the ACC, for suitability. Adopters, fosters need to be highly experienced, and have no children below 18 years of age.

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PETS AT RISK FOR 5/18

SPACE

Boss A1284792

Nimbus A1286451

Gina A1286978

MEDICAL

Bruce Wayne A1286975: Pending Foster

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IN GRAVE DANGER - EUTH COMMAND

“I’m Charisma… though right now I know that name doesn’t seem to fit me. I used to be different — playful, cuddly, always pressed against my person because that’s where I felt safe. But then everything changed. My parent got sick, then lost our home, and the day we said goodbye I cried into their shirt while they cried into my fur. I didn’t understand why we couldn’t stay together. I still don’t. I just know they loved me, and I loved them, and then suddenly I was alone.

Here in the shelter I’m so scared that my whole body shakes. I hide in the corner of my kennel because it’s the only place that feels small enough to hold all my fear. When people try to take me out, I panic — my legs won’t move, my body freezes, and sometimes I thrash because I don’t know what else to do. I’m not trying to be difficult. I’m just a ten‑month‑old puppy who lost everything and doesn’t know how to be brave yet.

But underneath all this trembling is the real me — the girl who loves to cuddle, who follows her people from room to room, who gives soft kisses and wiggles when she trusts you. I’m playful with dogs I know, gentle with the people I love, and I want so badly to feel safe again. I just need time… time to decompress, time to learn the world isn’t ending, time to remember that I’m still a puppy with a whole life ahead of me.

The shelter says I’m “not acclimating,” and now I’m on the list to die. I don’t want my story to end here. I don’t want my parent — wherever they are, probably still struggling — to find out that I am gone forever. I want a quiet, patient, adult home where someone will kneel beside me, speak softly, and let me come forward when I’m ready. Someone who sees past the shaking and understands that fear is not who I am — it’s just what happened to me.

Please… I’m only ten months old. I’m healthy. I’m loving. I’m trying. I just need someone to save my life and give me the chance to become the dog my name promises.”

Experienced fosters and adopters, we need you to step up for this baby girl who did nothing wrong. She’s lost it all, the parent she loved, the home she felt safe and loved in, and now she may lose her own life. It’s unfair. MESSAGE OUR PAGE to save her life now.

CHARISMA, Id 252611, @10 Mos. Old, 54 lbs., Female
Queens ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Gray/White
Owner Surrender Reason: 5/5/26 – Owner Homeless
Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No children under 13
Place with a New Hope Partner
Medical Behavior Rating: 4. Orange

AT RISK MEMO:
Charisma is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Charisma has been highly fearful and shut down during her stay in care, despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. In her previous home she is describe to enjoy being close to her people, playful, and an affectionate dog. In care, she refuses to leave her kennel and thrashes intensely once leashed. Charisma was also reported to display similar behaviors during her intake and refused to walk to her kennel. Medically, Charisma is apparently healthy.

Charisma was surrendered by her previous owner due to their health concerns. Her previous family described her as an active, playful, affectionate dog. She spends most of her time where her people are. She did not allow her previous family to bathe her, brush her, or trim her nails, did not have a walking schedule, was never crate trained, and she struggles when being placed in a car. During her stay in care, Charisma has been highly fearful and shut down. She refuses to leave her kennel or walk, moving to the corner of her kennel, trembling, and begins thrashing before freezing in place once leashed. Due to these concerns, we recommend that Charisma be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope rescue partner that can give her the time and space to decompress and acclimate at her own pace. She will likely need further socialization sessions under the guidance of a certified professional trainer who utilizes force-free, reward-only based methods once she has had ample time to adjust to a new home environment.

INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 5-May-2026
Upon intake Charisma was very fearful. Staff asked client to place slip leash around Charisma, and walk her to staff. Dog was unwilling to walk on leash both with client and with staff. She would break frequently, and occasionally thrash.

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Charisma is a aprox. 10-month-old, large, female, dog. She came to ACC via owner surrender when her owner became homeless. Charisma lived with 1 adult and 1 dog. She is shy around strangers and prefers contact on her own terms. She is shy around children and prefers contact on her own terms. Charisma is playful with familiar dogs. She is tolerant of unfamiliar dogs. She has no experience with cats. Charisma values her food. She guards her food by hovering over it with a tense body. Charisma has no bite history. She is partially housetrained. Her energy level is high.

Other Notes:
Charisma is reported to pee next to the weewee pad on a weekly basis. She is reported to have general anxiety. While on walks she barks and growls at moving objects. She is fearful when restrained, when woken from sleep, when startled, and when her collar is grabbed. She is not bothered when pushed off furniture and when her paws are touched.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Last vet visit: 7/2025

For a New Family to Know:
Charisma is an active, playful, social, affectionate dog. She spends most of her time where people are. She did not allow her previous family to bathe her, brush her, or trim her nails. She pulls mildly on leash. In her previous home she did not have a walking schedule. She has never been crate trained. She struggles when being placed in a car. She is very affectionate, and loves to cuddle and give kisses. She loves bacon! In her previous home she ate Pedigree dry food.

BEHAVIOR NOTES

Date of intake:: 5/5/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 dog

Behavior toward strangers:: shy, prefers contact on her own terms

Behavior toward children:: shy, prefers contact on her own terms

Behavior toward dogs:: playful with familiar dogs and is tolerant of unfamiliar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: reported to guard food, will hover over with a tense body

Bite history:: none reported

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Charisma is reported to have a high energy level.

Other Notes:: Charisma is reported to pee next to the weewee pad on a weekly basis. She is reported to have general anxiety. While on walks, she barks and growls at moving objects. She is fearful when restrained, when woken from sleep, when startled, and when her collar is grabbed. She is not bothered when pushed off furniture and when her paws are touched.

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES:
Date of Assessment: 5/12/2026

Summary:: Charisma has not acclimated well to the shelter environment. She remains highly fearful and shut down, refusing to leave her kennel or walk. She begins thrashing before freezing near the wall. Out of concerns for her stress levels, a handling assessment could not be conducted.

PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARY
n/a

ENRICHMENT NOTES

5/15/26:Charisma is at the back of her kennel, shaking, not wanting to cross to the other side of her transfer door; she ignores treats and will climb her kennel walls. When shown the slip lead, Charisma dodges the lead but then wants to come out and is easily leashed. She is walks beside the handler with a tucked tail and is shaking. They wait to the side of her kennel room, so it can be cleaned where she remains siting and shaking. Once her kennel is cleaned she is taken back to her kennel, once the slip lead is removed she goes towards the back of her kennel and is seen shaking. The handler walks away, ending the interaction.

5/11/26: ACS staff report that Charisma is too fearful to move to the other side of her kennel during evening cleaning. She was reported to have moved over without issue earlier in the day.

5/7/26: Charisma was at back of kennel as handler approached. Handler had to lasso Charisma to leash her but applied slight leash pressure to get her to exit kennel. Once out of kennel charisma refused to move. After a few attempts to get her to move another handler got a belly band to help move her. Charisma still refused to move. It was determined to make her TDO and returned her to kennel.

5/6/26: Charisma is at the back of her kennel shaking, tense and attempting to put herself into the corner. Charisma when leashed with thrash intensely on leash, and will not walk out of kennel. Charisma when finally out of her kennel after several attempts to coax her, but will freeze near the wall. Charisma will stay near the wall and every time the handler tries to coax her forward she will begin to thrash and sit her weight down. The handler eventually puts a blanket over her and attempts to pick her up, but will growl. The handler will kneel next to her while he kennel is cleaned and after a bit Charisma will nudge the handler and sit between there legs. Charisma is put back into kennel and her leash is taken off with a hook.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake:: 5/5/2026
Summary: Very fearful, would not walk, balk, occasionally thrash.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial: 5/5/2026
Summary: Reluctant to walk on leash, started alligator-rolling when attempting to walk to squeeze gate for va

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:

No children (under 13): Due to Charisma's intense, fearful and shut-down behaviors, we recommend an adult-only home as she may be intimidated by children.

Place with a New Hope partner: Charisma has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges:
House soiling
Resource guarding
Handling/touch sensitivity
Fearful
Anxiety
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:

House soiling: Charisma is reported to have accidents on a weekly basis in her previous home. Please see the handout on House soiling.

Resource guarding: Charisma is reported to guard her food, hovering over it with a tense body. Please see the handout on resource guarding.

Handling/touch sensitivity | Fearful: Charisma has been highly fearful and shutdown during her stay in care. She moves to a corner of her kennel when handlers attempt to leash her, thrashing once leashed, and refuses to leave her kennel or walk once out. Her previous owner stated that she did not allow any form of grooming, including nail trims. And she was fearful when restrained and when her collar is grabbed. Please see handouts on Decompression period and Handling/touch sensitivity.

Anxiety: Charisma is reported to be anxious in the previuos home, but her owner did not elaborate on how this behavior manifested or if any steps were taken to modify these behaviors. If Charisma displays anxious behavior in her future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see hadnout on generalized anxiety.

On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Charisma is reported to bark and growl at moving objects during walks. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

5/5/2026

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 10m based on dentition/conformation
Microchip noted on intake? scans negative

History: owner surrender

Subjective: BAR

Observed Behavior - reluctant to walk on leash, started alligator-rolling when attempting to walk to squeeze gate for vaccines so was sedated for exam and tasks

Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no

Objective:
P = 60 (sedated)
R = 18
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean adult dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FI; mildly enlarged vulva and mammary glands, no vulvar dc or MGTs
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: externally normal
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed

Assessment:
Approx. 10m FI canine apparently healthy
High FAS

Prognosis: good

Plan:
Sedated with dexdomitor 10mcg/kg + torb 0.2mg/kg IM for estimated weight of 60lbs and achieved deep sedation
Intake tasks
Trazadone 8mg/kg PO BID indefinitely
Reversed with equal volume antesedan

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

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If you would like to foster or adopt:
To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog please PRIVATE MESSAGE our page at https://www.facebook.com/NYCDogsLivesmatter 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.

Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email adopt@nycacc.org

Shelter Addresses:
Queens Shelter: 1906 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309

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 (private message) our page for assistance.

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Adopt/Rescue - NODAS MED - Needs Placement by 5/16 4pm

Mel A1282776

6 months old

32 pounds

Spayed Female

Stray found on 3/24 at MELINDA LN, DALLAS TX 75217

Adopets Link: https://adopt.adopets.com/pet/d320b1b4-4d13-461e-8fa3-7c96ff3c5046

Meet Mel, a sweet and playful 6-month-old pup who is looking for a loving family to call her own. While she is full of puppy affection, this resilient little girl is currently not feeling her best and is dealing with a probable foreign body obstruction. Mel needs a dedicated home who can immediately provide the further diagnostics and veterinary care that we are unable to provide in the shelter.

Medical

5/15: Vomiting and defecating fabric in foster's home.

Pink tacky mm, CRT = 4 secs, tenses abdomen on palpation, hypermotile gut, QAR. Sedated for rads.

Rads- probable foreign body/bodies in stomach. Keep in treatment for observation and repeat rads tomorrow a.m.

05/14/26 09:52 worms in stool noted. Also had long stringy material pulled from rectum (possibly fabric? seems less likely to be worms). P was vomiting fabric overnight. She appears to have eaten this morning.

P: Scheduling foster for drop off in the morning if issues are ongoing or foster may return P.

3/24: Adoption Exam Completed

DA2PP given SQ in RF leg; Bordetella given intranasally

Flea and Heartworm Prevention given; Pyrantel given PO

Microchip Implanted

Shelter Observation

3/25 A bit shy, but able to hold/handle, does not walk on leash

5/8: BAr, shy, nuetral stance, not interested in treats, calm and allows pets but does not really seek interaction, walks well on leash

Volunteer Observation

4/3 Neutral

Warms Up;Disinterested in Pets/Cuddles

Mel approached the kennel door when I approached, but when I went in, she retreated to the other side. Was just a bit too nervous to interact with me but I think with a few visits she will open up

4/9: Timid

Warms Up

Mel and her sister fish are adorable, but very scared in the Shelter. I was able to get her outside by carrying, but was still very nervous and just sat in the corner. She does open up with treats and allows pets, but would benefit from getting out of the shelter in a more common environment

5/2: Avoidant/Fearful

Good Manners;Treat Motivated

Calm and Relaxed Body;Avoiding Eye Contant

Warms Up;Waits Calmly for Attention

She was shy and backed away when I entered but as soon as she saw the treats she came to me, allowing me to pet her, she’s sweet, just a little shy

5/10: Easy Going

Puppy Manners

Social (Dogs);Social (People);Loose/Wiggly Body

Wants to Run;Wants to Play;Wants to Cuddle

Mel is such a chill little girl who still has some puppy manners, but is overall a great dog. She tried to nip me while running and was a bit unsure of how to run straight but didn't pull on the leash. She gave kisses, was a bit vocal before the run started, but overall was easy to handle and is a great dog.

Daycation 4/28:

How did your dog do in the car? Eh, I tolerate riding in the car

Which of the following activities did the dog enjoy? Going on a walk, Lounging around an apartment / house

How did they interact with strangers? I take some time to warm up to new people

If they saw any cats, how did they react? None

If they saw any other dogs, how did they react? Very excited. Only time she barked.

If they met any children, how did they react? No

How did I walk on the leash? (Examples: excited/pulling/timid/awesome walker)She is very new at it. She did better the second time. She just needs more practice. She stopped anytime. She saw people, but wasn’t nervous. She would start to run if she saw other dogs if she wanted to see them.

How were my manners and do I know any tricks? Puppy Manners, Good manners, Learns Quickly

Did they show any of the additional behaviors listed below? Calms down, Warms up (timid at first), Wants to cuddle

The best part of my Daycation was when.......She was very timid and nervous about coming into a house. It may have been her first time. Seeing her lie down and take a nap and be comfortable was great.

Any additional notes you would like to include about the dog? She is a very shy girl, but wants to be with people. I quickly gained her trust. She wanted to be near me, but was nervous around new experiences. I was able to pick her up and carry her when she came to a stop and she was totally fine with that. I think she’ll be a quick learner when she has the opportunity to live in a house full-time. Very sweet girl who is gentle.

Playgroup

4/23: PG1- Social, Dainty & Gentle Playstyle

This dog is social, playful, and allows greets.

5/12: A1286057 Haru & A1282776 Mel cohoused

Contact

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🚨 9 YEARS OLD. COUGHING IN THE SHELTER. STILL TRYING TO PLAY. AT RISK FRI 5/15 💔🐾

🐾 DASHER – #A805177
📍 San Antonio Animal Care Services
📍 Kennel S4401

• Male
• ~9 years old
• American Staffordshire Terrier mix
• 40 lbs
• 💔 17 days at shelter
• ⚠️ At risk since 5/14
• 🚨 Euthanasia listed for 5/15 without confirmed placement

Dasher is a senior boy who should be sleeping on a couch…

Not fighting kennel stress and coughing in a shelter 💔

Despite being 9 years old, the notes describe him as:

🩵 Friendly with handlers
🩵 Easy to leash and walk
🩵 Social with male & female dogs
🩵 Playful and engaging in yard
🩵 Loose body and wagging tail

He’s still trying to interact
Still trying to play
Still trying to enjoy life
Even while stuck in a loud overcrowded kennel

His biggest issue?

He gets overexcited with other dogs and doesn’t always respect their space or communication cues

That’s something structure, decompression, and proper introductions can help with outside the shelter environment

Now he’s also developed:

⚠️ Nonproductive cough
⚠️ Presumptive infectious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough)

And senior dogs decline HARD in shelter settings once illness starts setting in

Dasher has already spent over 2 weeks there

That’s a long time for an older dog in this environment 💔

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🏡 Dasher needs:

✔️ Foster
✔️ Rescue
✔️ Adopter
✔️ Medical decompression
✔️ Slow dog introductions
✔️ A place to finally rest

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🚨 PLEASE SHARE/SAVE DASHER 🚨

Senior dogs are overlooked every single day

But this boy is still wagging his tail and asking for affection

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📧 Adoptions:
acsadoptions@sanantonio.gov

📧 Foster / Rescue:
acsfoster@sanantonio.gov
acsrescue@sanantonio.gov

‼️FOSTERING IS FREE‼️

📍 San Antonio Animal Care Services
4710 TX-151
San Antonio, TX

☎️ (210) 207-4738 or (210) 207-6666

⚠️ We are not the shelter — we are volunteers networking at-risk dogs.

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💔 He’s sick, aging, and running out of time
Please help Dasher make it out alive

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#SanAntonioUrgentDogNetwork
#SaveDasher
#SeniorDog
#FosterSavesLives
#UrgentDogs
#AdoptDontShop
#RescueDog
#SaveASeniorDog — in San Antonio, TX.

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ADOPT/RESCUE- SPACE - Needs placement by 05/19 at 11am CST

• Kali #A1286598

• 8 years old

• Spayed Female

• 70 lbs

• Heartworm Positive

• Intake Type: Owner surrender - Permanent Life Change

Adopets Link: https://adopt.adopets.com/pet/344c29ad-30f4-4297-894e-27cd2c32815b

Bio

Meet Kali, an 8-year-old girl with a laid-back and social personality! From our volunteer observations, Kali seems to enjoy greeting other dogs and engaging in gentle play at her own pace. While she can be a bit cautious in new situations, she warms up and shows her friendly side once she's comfortable. Come meet Kali today!

Due to capacity at the shelter, this pet is currently at risk for euthanasia. We are urgently seeking placement through adoption, foster, or approved rescue.

If you are interested in adopting, fostering, or rescuing this dog, please email dasadopt@dallas.gov as soon as possible. When emailing, be sure to include a callback phone number so our team can contact you promptly.

Medical Observation

05/07: At time of tech exam P was aggressive and required manual restraint (Squeeze Gate, Catch Pole etc.) and protective equipment for staff to complete exam. P is BAR, with no clinical signs of illness or injury that could be seen at this time.

scared and go slow

External Parasites Seen:

Mediations | Vaccines | Treatments Provided:

Rabies SQ in LR leg

Pyrantel PO

Applied topical flea/tick control from base of tail to base of neck

Heartworm Prevention

Blood sample pulled to perform heartworm test (results below):

Microchip Found: 985113001607834

Shelter Observation

05/07: started low growling when approaching the kennel and also when putting my hand in front of the kennel door ears to side was side eyeing me tail tucked

05/11: calm when approaching kennel, no growling or signs of aggression. Scared/timid, looking around and ears are back

05/13: Easygoing wagging tail to leash up. Not interested in playing, treats or being petted but loved exploring yard.

Volunteer Observation

05/09: Eager to Approach

Anxious (Lip Licking, Circling, Stress Yawning)

Vocal;Waits Calmly for Attention

Whining in cage but calmed down. Approached quickly and moving around a lot but wants attention

Playgroup Observation

05/08: PG1 - Social, DG - Dainty & Gentle

This dog is social, greets, and engages in on and off play.

Contact

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Email dasadopt@dallas.gov to adopt

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IN GRAVE DANGER - EUTH COMMAND

*** $500 STIPEND IS AVAILABLE TO THE NEW HOPE PARTNER THAT PULLS ANGEL
When Angel’s family suffered housing issues and allergies, he was sent to the shelter. Given his animal id, we believe he is a return so this would not be his first stay in the shelter. But at 7 years old, he expected that his situation would last forever, enjoying the love and care of his family. Now, only less than a week in, he is suffering what a lot of family pets suffer – the absolute heartbreak of losing everything he ever cared about and loved. Angel was a friendly, affectionate and devoted friend to his family and loved to spend his days playing with his stuffed animals, chew toys and his frisbee. He was looking forward to the holidays and opening his gifts and enjoying the joy and laughter of the people around him. Now he lives in a tiny pop up crate, trying so hard to get noticed. He has no idea what will happen to him next. He dreams of home. We know that he would absolutely flourish if he were back in a family home and so, despite not having all his notes yet, we are asking you share him far and wide for a family. If you are an experienced foster or adopter who can take him in, hurry and MESSAGE OUR PAGE for assistance.

A VOLUNTEER WRITES:
"Angel jumps into Santa’s lap and stays there for the duration of our time outside with him. He relishes some time out of the pop up crate he’s been housed in for the last 2 and a half weeks. There, he takes our treats gently and listens to us talk about how he indeed embodies his name, a real angel on earth. A sweet and gentle cherub indeed.

Angel has a four-year history with the shelter in which his guardian has had to make the difficult decision to surrender him on multiple occasions due to personal life adversities. Angel lived with 2 adults and a 5 year old child. He likes to follow his owners from room to room in the house. He is crate trained and well behaved when left home alone. He’s friendly and affectionate and likes to play with balls, stuffed animals and squeaky toys. He has been reactive to both dogs and cats on walks. Angel is hoping Santa has brought him some luck and his new family sees him soon. He is approx. 7 years old, 56 pounds and his ID is #128825.

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Meet Angel!

Since I'm a long stay pup, my adoption fee has been reduced! Visit me today to find out my favorite treats and how you can take me home!

Angel came to the shelter as an owner surrender. He is a friendly, affectionate, and sometimes playful dog who can be shy and cautious at first. He enjoys toys of all kinds-including balls, squeaky toys, chew toys, stuffed animals, and frisbees-and loves following his humans around the home. Angel is crate-trained, partially house-trained, and responds well to gentle guidance and treats.

Angel is a thoughtful and observant pup in our Shelter Scholars program, where he's working to manage on-leash reactivity and stay more connected during outings. With handler engagement techniques and positive reinforcement, Angel is building the tools he needs to respond calmly and confidently. His steady improvement highlights his strong potential.

My Ideal Home
Angel would do best in an adult-only home with a calm, predictable environment. He needs an experienced adopter who understands fearful or reactive dogs and can provide consistent, positive training. Daily exercise, interactive toys, and patience will help Angel feel safe and confident. He should be the only pet in the household.

Good with Kids?
No - Angel is best in a home without children under 13. He needs a calm environment and gentle handling.

Good with Other Pets?
No - Angel has shown reactivity toward other dogs and cats, lunging and barking when he sees them on walks. He should be the only pet in the home.

Leash Manners
Angel pulls strongly on the leash and can hard bark, lunge, or show teeth at other dogs and cats. He benefits from a front-clip harness, structured walks, and desensitization exercises. Calm, predictable walks with consistent reinforcement are important for his confidence.

Behavior Determination
Experienced Adopters - Angel requires a patient, knowledgeable home to manage his fear, leash reactivity, and sensitivity to handling.

Other Fun Facts
Angel is highly food-motivated, making training with treats very effective. He enjoys interactive play and can spend hours content in his crate. With slow introductions and consistent guidance, Angel can become a loyal, loving companion.

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ANGEL, ID 128825, @7 Yrs. Old, 56 lbs., Neutered Male
Queens ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown/White
Owner Surrender Reason: 12/2/25 – Allergies & Housing
Behavior Assessment Rating: Level 3
Recommendations:
No Children under Age 13
No Cats
Single Pet Home
Recommend no dog parks.
Medical Behavior Rating: 2. Blue.

AT RISK MEMO:
Angel is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Angel is struggling to acclimate to the care center environment, including repeated jumping on the kennel door, barking, and difficulty settling. He did have an altercation with another dog after getting loose from his crate, but the bite to the other dog did not break skin. Angel is highly responsive to training, quickly learns new cues, and is social with staff. Medically, Angel is underweight.

INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 2-Dec-2025
Upon intake: he had a loose and wiggly body and jumped up on staff for pets. He let staff scan for ID and collar and he walked into his kennel without issue

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Angel is a 3 year old altered male that does not have any known medical concerns. He was surrendered by his family to QACC due to the landlord's no pet policy. Angel lived with 2 adults and 1 child. When a stranger would come to the owner's home, Angel was friendly and outgoing. Angel lived with a 5 year old child and was relaxed and respectful. His owner states he will hard bark, lunge and sometimes show teeth when he sees another dog on walks. He will lunge at cats while on walks. Angel is not bothered when someone approaches his food, treats or toys. Bite history:: Angel was bitten by another dog. :-( Angel is partially housetrained. His energy level is medium.

Other Notes:
Angel is not bothered when the owner would hold/restrain him, being pushed off furniture, being given a bath, having his nails trimmed, having his coat brushed or when an unfamiliar people approached the home or owner. He will bark/growl when he is startled and is fearful when his collar is grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know:
Angel is described as friendly, affectionate and sometimes playful. He has a medium activity level and likes to play with balls, stuffed animals, squeaky toys, chew toys and frisbees. In the home, Angel liked to follow the owner around from room to room. He was fed dry food brand Beneful 2x a day. Angel was kept mostly indoors and is partially house trained. When he was left alone in the home and yard, he was well behaved. Angel is crate trained and would spend several hours a day without any issues. He knows the cues sit, come and stay. For exercise, he was taken on slow walks on the leash and be let out in the yard to play. When on leash, he tends to pull very hard. Owner has never walked him off leash as he would run away.

BEHAVIOR NOTES

Date of intake:: 12/2/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 Child (5Y/O)

Behavior toward strangers:: When a stranger would come to the owner's home, Angel was friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Angel lived with a 5 year old child and was relaxed and respectful

Behavior toward dogs:: he will hard bark, lunge and sometimes show teeth when he sees another dog on walks

Behavior toward cats:: he will lunge at cats while on walks

Resource guarding:: Angel is not bothered when someone approaches his food, treats or toys

Bite history:: Owner states he was bitten by an off leash dog during the summer and now when on walks he will hard bark and lunge at dogs, either on or off leash

1/9/2026: Angel got loose in the Care Centers and bit another dog on their leg. He did not break skin.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Angel is noted in the prior home to have a medium energy level.

Other Notes:: Angel is not bothered when the owner would hold/restrain him, being pushed off furniture, being given a bath, having his nails trimmed, having his coat brushed or when an unfamiliar people approached the home or owner. He will bark/growl when he is startled and is fearful when his collar is grabbed.

Angel is described as friendly, affectionate and sometimes playful. He has a medium activity level and likes to play with balls, stuffed animals, squeaky toys, chew toys and frisbees. In the home, Angel liked to follow the owner around from room to room. He was fed dry food brand Beneful 2x a day. Angel was kept mostly indoors and is partially house trained. When he was left alone in the home and yard, he was well behaved. Angel is crate trained and would spend several hours a day without any issues. He knows the cues sit, come and stay. For exercise, he was taken on slow walks on the leash and be let out in the yard to play. When on leash, he tends to pull very hard. Owner has never walked him off leash as he would run away.

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES:
Date of assessment:: 2/5/2026

Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Hard pull
Reactivity to humans: Ignores
Reactivity to dogs: Ignores
Leash walking comments:

Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- sniffs, neutral body
Call over: Readily approaches- allows light petting, sniffs floor
Sociability comments: Aloof

Handling
Soft handling: Allowed- neutral body
Exuberant handling: Allowed- neutral body, distracted
Handling comments: Sniffing floor

Arousal
Jog: Follow- neutral body panting, distracted
Arousal comments:

Knock: Approaches- neutral body walks pass helper
Knock Comments:

Toy: Sniffs walk away
Toy comments:

***12/18/26: Prior behavior assessment upon request.***

***12/04/25: Angel was brought to the behavior office for a handling assessment. He flinched away from handlers but accepted spray cheese. Despite this, he remained timid, exhibiting lip licking, whale eyes, shaking, and a low body posture. Due to these stress signals, a handling assessment was not conducted at this time.***

12/03/25: Angel was taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. He presented with a low body posture and tucked tail. With a slow approach, he allowed the handler to collar him; however, he then positioned himself in front of the exit door, avoiding interaction. He was given additional time to decompress.

TRAINING PLAN IN PDM

PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARY Summary:: According to Angel's previous owner(s), owner states he will hard bark, lunge and sometimes show teeth when he sees another dog on walks. Familiar/unfamiliar are not specified. On/off leash are not specified.

04/25/26
Angel is introduced to a novel male while off leash. He enters the yard and immediately displays a forward, square frame as he approaches the gate. He begins hard barking and is guided away from the gate. He continues to display a forward, tense frame and high-flagged tail throughout.

12/04/25
Angel is introduced to a female helper dog while on leash at the care center. He initially approaches the gate offering bounces with a neutral frame while vocalizing. He is guided into the pen on leash, becoming tense as he approaches the female dog. As the female dog displays exuberance, attempting to solicit play by play bowing, Angel's face becomes hard and will move away willingly, on his own, while maintaining his tense body.

ENRICHMENT NOTES

05/08/26: Angel is jumping repeatedly onto the front of his kennel and barking as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Angel is loose and social with the handler. The handler attaches a drag leash and Angel explores the room, engaging readily with the various enrichment items. He leans into contact with a soft body. Angel is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

05/07/26 (Trainer Note): Angel is jumping at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. Angels has been finger painting in his kennel. He is easily leashed and walks calmly outside. Angel sees two dogs on the ramp and will disengage from both, taking treats gently and taking his time eating them. Angel will see another dog crossing the street and his body will tense slightly, he will respond to the marker word and take a treat gently. Angel will accept pets and jump with his front paws on the handler's chest. Angel is safely returned to kennel.

05/06/26: Angel is observed jumping on the front of his kennel barking and hypersalivating. The glass of the kennel is smeared in saliva.

5/2/26 (KSV): Angel is jumping up and down and vocalizing at kennel door as handler approaches kennel. The glass on the kennel door is covered in salvia and paw marks. The room is quiet and none of the other dogs are active.

5/1/26: Angel is seen jumping towards the front of his kennel throughout the day with salvia on the glass.

04/28/26 (Trainer Note): Angel is at the front of his kennel with his front paws on the door as the handler approaches. he is easily leashed and will calmly walk outside. Angel will take treats gently and does not engage with any passing dogs. Angel will solicit pets from the handler and will take time to sniff the sidewalk. Angel is safely returned without issue.

4/25/26: Angel is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and will pull moderately to the play yard, pulling hard towards dogs on the way to the yard. He is brought to the play yard and clipped with a drag leash. (see dog-dog for more info) Angel is removed from the yard and returned to his kennel with no issue.

4/24/26: Angel is jumping and barking at his kennel door as handler approaches. He is able to be quickly leashed and is then taken outside to the play yard to greet a fake dog. In the yard, he is able to be transferred to a drag lead and he runs right up to the fake dog and knocks it down and begins to mount the fake dog. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. He is able to be taken away and he pulls hard on the way back to his kennel and enters with no issues.

04/17/26 (Trainer Note): Angel is standing on the glass of her kennel as the handler approaches. The glass of the kennel is smeared with saliva. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He is loose and social with the handler and engages readily with the various enrichment items. He leans into contact and the handler notices that his neck is soaked in saliva. Angel is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

04/08/26 (Trainer Note): Angel was standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and walks calmly to the Live Room. When inside, Angel was clipped to a drag leash and immediately shakes off. The handler continues work on the 123 game and Angel will orient to the handler on the number 2. the handler continues work on charging the marker. Angel will begin to look at the handler when they hear the word "yes". Angel will periodically offer a paw, so the handler will give a flat palm and the verbal cue "paw". Angel will offer a paw and the handler will mark and reward. Angel will solicit pets before being safely returned to kennel.

4/4/26: Angel is laying down on his bed as handler approaches his kennel. He comes forward to the front as the handler unlocks the door and is able to be leashed with ease. He is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he would constantly stop walking behind the handler to sniff while on the way to the play yard. In the yard, he is able to be transferred to a drag lead and he would explore around. He would stare up at birds and launch towards the gate as dogs passed by. He is able to be redirected with treats. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues

3/30: Angel is seen jumping up repeatedly while barking when a staff member is leashing a dog in the kennel next to his. He pauses when a handler drops treats in.

03/28/26 (Trainer Note): Angel is jumping up repeatedly onto the door as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately outside. Angel is loose and social with the handler, but struggles to offer the handler his focus. He stares at dogs from a significant distance and struggles to disengage. The handler begins to mark and drop treats onto the ground instead of offering them from the hand. Angel engages more readily and is returned to kennel without issue.

03/27/26 (KSV[Clicker training]): The handler approached Angel's kennel to see Angel excited tail wagging and barking at the the front of the kennel door. The handler began to establish that each click means treat/reward. Angel was able to catch on very quickly that each click marks a reward. The handler then began to establish a new marker with keeping all four paws on the kennel floor before jumping up on the kennel door to increase positive kennel presence. Angel was a little slow at catching the wanted behavior at first but with a little bit of consistency and proper timing Angel started to catch on quickly and even barking slightly less than before. The handler also tried disappearing and reappearing in front of the kennel to see if said behavior remains all while marking and rewarding wanted behaviors. Angel has shown signs of improvement over the course of the kennel visit.

3/18/26: Angel is seen jumping up on his kennel door multiple times throughout the day; inlcuidng during clean times and when the room is quiet.

03/16/26 (Trainer Note): Angel is sitting on his bed as they handler approaches. He is easily leashed and walks calmly outside. When the handler opens the gate, Angel baulks. The handler guides Angel out of the doorway with light leash pressure and treats. The handler attempts to turn left to play some engage/disengage with a second handler. Angel pulls in the opposite direction and then stands in the middle of the sidewalk and stays still with a tucked tail. The handler
attempt to turn around and walk Angel back into the care centre. Angel will pull the handler to a spot to pee and will then walks slowly back into the care centre. When inside, Angle will trot back to kennel and is returned without issue.

3/2/26: Angel is siting in his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken to the behavior room. In the room, he has a loose body as she explores around and approaches the handlers for treats. He engages in a snuffle mat, and a lick mat full of sausages. He has no reactions to people entering and exiting the room. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues.

02/24/26 (Trainer Note): Angel is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately outside. The handler works with him on the 123 game to encourage loose leash walking and Angel participates readily. Angel stares at dogs but readily turns away when the handler marks him with "yes." He is returned to kennel without issue.

02/09/26 (Trainer Note): Angel was at the front of her kennel as the handler approached. Angel began to vocalise and jump at the front of the kennel, stopping when the handler opened the kennel door and standing to be leashed. Angel walked calmly to the Live Room. When inside, she was clipped to a drag leash and immediately shook off. The trainer began work on the 123 game as Angel sat calmly in front of them. The handler was able to count from 1 through three and Angel would look to them on three and receive a treat. Angel would solicit pets, and when the handler stopped, she would jump with her front paws on them. Angel was easily re leashed and calmly returned to her kennel.

2/5/26 (Assessment): Angel was standing at front of kennel with a neutral body as handler approached. He was easily leashed and escorted to the behavior training room for his assessment (Please see assessment notes for details), while pulling hard. Angel was returned to kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 01/20/26 (Trainer Note): Angel is sitting quietly in his crate as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Angel is loose and social with the handlers, but maintains a moderate pant and dilated pupils for the duration of the interaction. The handler worked with him on the 123 game and take a breath. He engaged readily. The handler used the snuffle mat to help Angel relax further. He was easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

01/14/26 (Trainer Note): Angel is barking at the front of his crate as the handler approaches. The dog in the crate next to him starts barking so he turns to bark at the other dog, disregarding the handler. The handler uses a sheet to create a visual barrier between the dogs. Angel is then able to turn his focus to the handler. He attempts to push out but is easily leashed. Angel pulls moderately to the canine training room. He is loose and social with the handler. Angel works with him on take a breath and the 123 game. Angel has some difficulty taking deep breaths so the handler reinforces him on a snuffle mat. As he engages with the snuffle mat, he relaxes, releasing the tension from his body. He is then able to take multiple deep breaths in a row. Angel is easily leashed and returned to his crate without issue.

1/9/2026 : ACS was returning another dog back to their crate while another ACS staff was attempting to remove Angel from his crate when Angel got loose and attacked and bit the other dog on the front left leg. The bite did not break skin.

12/4 (PG; late entry): Angel is barking at the front of his crate when a handler approaches. He is easily leashed and brought out to the play yard for a playgroup interaction. Angel is tense-bodied with his tail low, choosing to avoid the handlers present and the gate once in the yard. When complete, he is returned to his crate without issue.

12/3 (BA; late entry): Angel is lying down in his crate when a handler approaches. He comes forward with coaxing and takes small pieces of treats. His body is tense and tail semi-tucked. Moving slowly, the handler leashes Angel, but he flinches and tucks into himself when the ring makes contact with his neck. Angel readily exits the kennel and is walked to the behavior office for his assessment. Angel stays in close proximity to the handler, although remains wary, only approaching some distance when offered jerky. A second handler moves slowly while the other continues to feed Angel treats during collaring. Once on a drag leash, Angel maintains his tense body and distance from the handlers, lingering near the doors. Due to his fearfulness, a handling assessment is not attempte,d and he is returned to his crate.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake:: 12/2/2025
Summary:: loose and wiggly body and jumped up on staff for pets. He let staff scan for ID and collar and he wa

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial:: 12/2/2025
Summary:: tail tucked, shaking at first, fixated on the door; tolerated all tasks and handling and slowly warmed.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations::
No children (under 13),
No cats,
Single-pet home,
Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments::

No children (under 13): We recommend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time.

No cats: According to information we received by previous owner(s), Angel will lunge at cats while on walks. We recommend he be placed in a home without cats and/or any small animals.

Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Angel's history towards other dogs and behavior in care, we recommend he goes to a home without other dogs and does not visit dog parks.

Potential challenges: :
Handling/touch sensitivity,
Fearful,
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,
Strength/leash pulling,
Other,
Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments::

Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful:Angel barks or growls when startled and is fearful when his collar is grabbed, indicating handling sensitivity and low tolerance for sudden contact. Training should focus on cooperative care and desensitization, starting with pairing gentle collar touches with high-value treats and gradually increasing duration. Avoid sudden movements and use consent cues to build predictability and trust. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity/decompression period.

Other/Bite history (dog):When Angel got loose in the Care Centers, he bit another dog but did not break skin. Please see the handout on Bite History.

On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Angel’s owner reports that he hard barks, lunges, and sometimes shows teeth when he sees other dogs on walks, and he also lunges at cats. This behavior suggests frustration and possible fear-based reactivity. Training should include counter-conditioning and desensitization to dogs and cats at a safe distance, reinforcing calm engagement with the handler. Use management tools like a front-clip harness and structured exits to prevent rehearsal of reactive behaviors. Please see the handout On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.

Strength/leash pulling:Angel pulls very hard on leash, requiring loose-leash walking training and appropriate equipment (e.g., front-clip harness). Use stop-and-go or direction-change techniques and reinforce slack in the leash. Incorporate impulse control exercises before walks to reduce pulling. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

11/5/2021

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 3 yr

Microchip noted on Intake? negative

History: owner surrender, will reclaim

Subjective: owner surrender

Observed Behavior -food motivated, wary of handling

Evidence of Cruelty seen -none

Evidence of Trauma seen -none

Objective BARH mm pink

P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 4/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G:scrotal testes
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment
healthy

Prognosis:excellent

Plan:
reclaim

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

11/8/2021

History
11/5/21 os intake: APH
Today, 11/8: pre-op exam, scheduled for neuter tomorrow

S/O: BAR, active, no c/s/v/d noted.
EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted
H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort
ABD: No obvious distention
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness
CNS: Mentation appropriate

A: Apparently healthy

P: Neuter, CTM while at BACC

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

11/9/2021

Routine Canine Neuter

Scrotal Incision, sharp dissection to exteriorize each testicle
Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 0 PDS miller's knots
Sub Q closure: 0 PDS single simple interrupted knot

Green linear tattoo placed
Surgeon: 1438
Additional notes: Cold compress applied post op, smooth recovery

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Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email adopt@nycacc.org

Shelter Addresses:
Queens Shelter: 1906 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309

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Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.

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💔12 year old Gracie lost her home because owners “don’t have time anymore.”

After more than a decade of life, this senior cattle dog was walked into a shelter and left behind alongside 2 year old Marley (posted separately) like neither one meant nothing at all.

And the fear in her eyes is absolutely heartbreaking.

Her eyes are wide and bulging with panic as she tries to take in everything happening around her. She’s literally frozen with fear. The barking. The smell. The slamming kennel doors. The strangers. You can see how overwhelmed she is, like she’s desperately trying to understand why she’s here after spending 12 years believing she belonged somewhere.

The only information her owners gave?
She’s kid friendly.

Nothing about what she likes, her routines, or the life she lived before this. Just a senior dog discarded when she became inconvenient.

At her age, this environment is especially cruel.

Senior dogs shut down and get sick fast in places like this. The concrete floors are hard on their bodies. The stress weakens them physically and emotionally. Every day in a kennel feels heavier when you’re old, scared, and grieving the life you just lost.

Hoping someone will see past the gray on her face and realize she still deserves a family too.

After 12 years of loyalty, Gracie deserved comfort and security in her senior years..

Not heartbreak and a ☠️ sentence.

Kennel 36 | Gracie #D26564
• 12 years old, intact female, Australian Cattle Dog
• Heartworm status unknown
• Owner surrender 5/11

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📍Greenville Animal Control Shelter
5800 Joe Ramsey Blvd, Greenville, TX
Open daily 9am–5pm
☎️ 903-457-2990
📧 Rescue tags: animalcontrol@ci.greenville.tx.us

💲 Adoption fee: 27.50
Includes 1 round of shots, microchip, & rabies. Will need deworming. Spay will need to be handled through adopter’s vet due to age.

She needs an adopter able to go in person or foster & rescue to save her. There is no foster program at the shelter.

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