Cats, Children, and Comfortable: Kenzie "Kenzi is well-behaved beauty who wants nothing more than to be in your lap for love and kisses." "Happy-tailed princess seeks happily ever after" - Volunteer Misha Barbour ID 56307, 2 YRS., 48 LBS. SPAYED WAITING FOR YOU! MANHATTAN ACC I have been returned :( INTAKE DATE: 04/27/19 Kenzie is back but she's still hopeful she'll find her forever home! Adorable cuddle-bug ~ waiting for her loving home! Kenzi would love to be in your lap for love and kisses! <3 A volunteer writes: "Are you looking to hit the jackpot this St. Paddy's Day? Well, you won't need a lucky lotto ticket for that because we have the catch of a lifetime right here at the Manhattan ACC: Kenzi! The sweetest cuddle bug just looking for love, Kenzi has both volunteers and staff absolutely head-over-heels! "She's my favorite!" and "She's the best!" and "She's so sweet!" are only a few of the many compliments I heard before I took her out. It did not take me long to see why! Kenzi is a well-behaved beauty who wants nothing more than to be in your lap for love and kisses. She takes treats like a queen and has the sweetest and most expressive ears. Kenzi cuddles were certainly the highlight of my day and can the daily highlight of yours too! Adopt Kenzi and you will be feel like a leprechaun with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow." Volunteer Misha Barbour writes: "Happy-tailed princess seeks happily ever after. Must love vigorous walks, rigorous cuddles, infectious smiles, and perfectly-petite perfection. 🎀Kenzie at Manhattan ACC." MY VIDEO: Pluto and Kenzi in Playgroup https://youtu.be/L1H22MtRi8Y KENZI, ID# 56307, 2 yrs old, 48.8 lbs, Spayed Female Manhattan ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Brown Brindle / White Returned 4/27/2019: (was adopted 03/30/19) Surrender Reason: likes to hump other dogs (her dog-dog notes were known to the adopter) Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 2 Medical Behavior Rating: 1. Green SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment: 5-Mar-2019 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate-hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Moderate Leash walking comments: Barks when she sees a dog Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Stayed by assessor, body soft, jumping up, mouthing with light pressure Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Body soft, jumping up Arousal Jog: Follows (exuberant) Arousal comments: Jumps up Knock: Approaches (exuberant) Knock Comments: Jumps up Toy: Grips, firm Toy comments: Body soft PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: History around dogs is unknown due to arrival as a stray. Due to observed offensive behavior toward the helper dog (rushing after, snapping), a single dog residence is recommended. 3/5: When introduced off leash to male dogs, Kenzi is forward upon greeting. She frequently solicits running play. 3/7: Kenzi rushes in and begins to snap at the helper dog. INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake: 27-Apr-2019 Summary: Excited, active ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Kenzi so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Kenzi has remained highly social with her human caretakers throughout her time at ACC, enjoying time out of her kennel with staff and volunteers. She allows all handling and shows no wariness of novel people. At times, she displays highly stressed behavior (vocalizing, and jumping up on handlers), but remains social with handlers. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 2 Behavior Asilomar TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No young children (under 5) Single-pet home Recommend no dog parks Recommendations comments: Due to the high level of jumping up Kenzi displays at the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable around large, jumpy dogs should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption. Single pet home/no dog parks: DOG-DOG. Potential challenges: Basic manners/poor impulse control On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments: Kenzi jumps up on people in a social manner. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Kenzi has reacted to other dogs she has seen while at the care center, pulling towards other dogs and barking. This behavior was also reported in her previous home. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 27-Apr-2019 DVM Intake Exam. Estimated age:2y. Microchip noted on Intake? yes. History : o/s. Subjective:bar. Observed Behavior - very hyper, attention-seeking, tail wagging and up, difficult to keep still, not growling or trying to flee or bite Evidence of Cruelty seen - no. Evidence of Trauma seen - no. Objective: T = , P = 110, R = wnl, BCS 4/9. EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 2/4 tarter, mostly upper k9 teeth. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: fs. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, mpl left grade 2-3/4, right grade 1/4, thickening of left stifle joint, suspect mild to mod djd. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities. Rectal:ne. Assessment: 2 yr fs large mixed breed dog. 1) grade 2-3/4 mpl left, grade 1/4 mpl right. 2) 2/4 tarter. Prognosis: 1) good to excellent 2) excellent. Plan: 1) rec at home dental care, +/- eventual need for full dental care. 2) rec jt supplement and fish oil, monitor for any lamenss, muscle loss left hind ----------------------------------------------------------- NOTES FIRST STAY / Intake: 03-04-2019 KENZI, ID# 56307, 2 yrs old, 48.8 lbs, Spayed Female Manhattan Acc, Large Mixed Breed, Brown Brindle / White Surrender Reason: Found Stray Shelter Assessment Rating: Medical Behavior Rating: Behavior History: Kenzi had a loose/wiggly body. Kenzi jumped and pulled very hard on the leash. When told sit by her finder, Kenzi sat. Kenzi needed to be restraint to be scanned for a microchip, as she had a lot of energy. Date of Intake: 3/4/2019 Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown Basic Information:: Kenzi is a large mixed breed female, estimated to be 1 years old. Kenzi was found as a stray. Bite history:: Kenzi did not bite or scratch finder. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No Medical Notes: Kenzi has no known medical concerns. BEHAVIOR NOTES: Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment:: 3/5/2019 Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate-hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Moderate Leash walking comments: Barks when she sees a dog Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Stayed by assessor, body soft, jumping up, mouthing with light pressure Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Body soft, jumping up Arousal Jog: Follows (exuberant) Arousal comments: Jumps up Knock: Approaches (exuberant) Knock Comments: Jumps up Toy: Grips, firm Toy comments: Body soft PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: History around dogs is unknown due to arrival as a stray. Due to observed offensive behavior toward the helper dog (rushing after, snapping), a single dog residence is recommended. 3/5: When introduced off leash to male dogs, Kenzi is forward upon greeting. She frequently solicits running play. 3/7: Kenzi rushes in and begins to snap at the helper dog. ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Kenzi so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2 Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks Recommendations comments:: Due to the high level of jumping up Kenzi displays at the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable around large, jumpy dogs should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption. Single pet home/no dog parks: DOG-DOG. Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments:: Kenzi jumps up on people in a social manner. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Kenzi has reacted to other dogs she has seen while at the care center, pulling towards other dogs and barking. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Medical Behavior Rating: Green MEDICAL EXAM NOTES' 29-Mar-2019 Tech Exam. Bandage still intact. No change needed. 27-Mar-2019 Progress Exam. BAR. Patient has happy tail which is actively bleeding. Mild serous nasal discharge bilaterally Otherwise she looks good. Placed tail bandage. Recheck tomorrow. Good prognosis 17-Mar-2019 Progress Exam. SO. BAR in kennel. Standing at kennel front. EN -- sneezing, sniffling, serous nasal discharge during interaction. Assessment: CIRDC. Plan: move to ISO, doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 2.25 tablets PO q24h x 14 days, enrofloxacin 136mg tablet-- give 1.75 tablet PO q24h x 14 days, cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 0.5 tablet PO q24h x 4 days 11-Mar-2019 Progress Exam. hx: traumatizing tail; happy tail. MSI- red inflamed tip of tail. a) "happy tail" P) 1) SEDATION- 0.8ML DEXDORM AND 0.8ML TORB. REVERSED WITH 0.8ML ANTISED. 2) PLACED BANDAGE TO DECREASE TRAUMA TO TAIL. 3) CHANGE BANDAGE IN 1 WEEK. Vet Notes: 4:21 PM SO: BAR in kennel. P is excited and hitting tail on kennel walls. Skin -- wound along tip of tail. Assessment: Happy tail Plan: trazodone 200mg PO q12h x 7 days. 11-Mar-2019 Tech Exam. Patient sedated for tail bandage. 0.8mls Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml, 0.8mls Butorphanol 10mg/ml IM @ 1:25PM. Three layer bandage placed by DVM. Patient reversed with 0.8mls Antisedan 5mg/ml @ 1:44pm. Patient recovered without incident. 9-Mar-2019 Spay/Neuter Summary. Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. 5-Mar-2019 DVM Intake Exam. Estimated age:2. Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable): n. History : stray. Subjective: BARH. Observed Behavior : excitable, gentle but not asily restrained - reacted to cats in the medical room - otherwise allowed for full PE. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n. Evidence of Trauma seen -n. Objective: T = -, P = wnl, R = wnl, BCS = 5/9. EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: teeth in good cond. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic.. ABD: prominent nipples - Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: No vulvar discharge - intact. 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. Assessment: Healthy. SURGERY: Okay for surgery Prognosis: Excellent * TO FOSTER OR ADOPT * If you would like to adopt a NYC ACC dog, and can get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process, you can contact the shelter directly. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends) If you CANNOT get to the shelter in person and you want to FOSTER OR ADOPT a NYC ACC Dog, you can PRIVATE MESSAGE our Must Love Dogs page for assistance. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST live in NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog. Transport is available if you live within the prescribed range of states. Shelter contact information: Phone number (212) 788-4000 Email
[email protected] Shelter Addresses: Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029 Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309 * NEW NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM * Level 1 Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes. These dogs are not displaying concerning behaviors in shelter, and the owner surrender profile (where available) is positive. Some dogs with Level 1 determinations may still have potential challenges, but these are challenges that the behavior team believe can be handled by the majority of adopters. The potential challenges could include no young children, prefers to be the only dog, no dog parks, no cats, kennel presence, basic manners, low level fear and mild anxiety. Level 2 Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience. They will have displayed behavior in the shelter (or have owner reported behavior) that requires some training, or is simply not suitable for an adopter with minimal experience. Dogs with a Level 2 determination may have multiple potential challenges and these may be presenting at differing levels of intensity, so careful consideration of the behavior notes will be required for counselling. Potential challenges at Level 2 include no young children, single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity, mouthiness, fear with potential for escalation, impulse control/arousal, anxiety and separation anxiety. Level 3 Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and the ACC strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. In many cases, a trainer will be needed to manage and work on the behaviors safely in a home environment. It is likely that every dog with a Level 3 determination will have a behavior modification or training plan available to them from the behavior department that will go home with the adopters and be made available to the New Hope Partners for their fosters and adopters. Some of the challenges seen at Level 3 are also seen at Level 1 and Level 2, but when seen alongside a Level 3 determination can be assumed to be more severe. The potential challenges for Level 3 determinations include adult only home (no children under the age of 13), single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity with potential for redirection, mouthiness with pressure, potential escalation to threatening behavior, impulse control, arousal, anxiety, separation anxiety, bite history (human), bite history (dog) and bite history (other).