Animal Profile
Gosu
Hello, my name is Gosu. My animal id is #240089. I am a male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 10/25/2025.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Pre-Screener FormGosu is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Gosu arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon intake, Gosu was noted to be treat motivated and entered kennel without issue. Despite efforts to keep him comfortable, Gosu is showing concerning signs of deterioration and low threshold for arousal making it difficult to handle Gosu safely. Gosu was observed biting his front left paw in kennel, resulting in a wound. Additionally, when attempting to take him out of kennel Gosu quickly escalated to thrashing and lunging toward handlers with an open mouth. Medically, Gosu has a wound from chewing on his paw, and is noted to be underweight.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Gosu is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Gosu arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon intake, Gosu was noted to be treat motivated and entered kennel without issue. Despite efforts to keep him comfortable, Gosu is showing concerning signs of deterioration and low threshold for arousal making it difficult to handle Gosu safely. Gosu was observed biting his front left paw in kennel, resulting in a wound. Additionally, when attempting to take him out of kennel Gosu quickly escalated to thrashing and lunging toward handlers with an open mouth. Medically, Gosu has a wound from chewing on his paw, and is noted to be underweight. Gosu was brought to the Care Center as a stray along with another dog, so his history in a home is unknown. Initially, he was easy to leash when offered treats, but over time, he began thrashing and lunging at staff during walks. In the kennel, Gosu will take treats. He is highly fearful and would do best in an adult-only home through a New Hope Partner that can address his behavior using positive reinforcement.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 57 lbs
10/25/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-8 years based on dentition/ocular changes Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency, owner passed away Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - hyper-active + eager to interact, difficult to restrain due to jumping/baulking, but easily distracted with food, able to be muzzled and as long as food present able to perform tasks and exam with ease Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = panting BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, moderate tartar (limited due to muzzle) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Underweight/lean Moderate tartar Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort + behavior assessment Rx: Trazodone 225mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery
10/30/2025
Noted during cage side rounds to have laceration/wound like lesion on caudal aspect of LFL at the aspect of the dewclaw. Reported by staff to have been observed chewing on paws. S: QAR in kennel O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, 1-2cm deep wound/laceration on medial aspect on LFL Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Wound/laceration to LFL - r/o self trauma vs. other P: Adding Gabapentin 400mg PO BID indefinitely Rx: Clavamox 375mg PO BID x7d Recheck in 5 days, if still chewing on LFL consider placing e-collar.
11/4/2025
TSSS (traumatic shelter stress syndrome) anxious behavior being displayed, heavy panting, whining, and pacing despite trazodone and gabapentin Hope to alleviate some of the FAS: Clonidine (with trazodone and/or gaba)- 0.3mg tabs (0.01-0.05 mg/kg) SIG: 2 tabs q 12 hrs
11/4/2025
wound on left FL appears stable no discharge noted
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 10/25/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history
Behavior toward dogs:: Came in with one other dogs but unknown how they are together
Date of assessment:: 11/1/2025
Summary:: Gosu was originally brought to the QACC shelter along with another dog. Officers reported both dogs snapped at them. Gosu was noted to be hyper during his medical exam. Gosu was observed to thrash, and lunge towards staff when they attempted to walk him. Due to these behaviors, Gosu will not receive a handling assessment.
Summary (7):: 11/4/25 (KSV)- Gosu is laying down at the back of his kennel with a neutral body when handler approaches, he comes to the front and gently takes treats. He follows the commands to sit, down, up and paw. Handler feeds him more treats and puts their hand up to his kennel door. Gosu sniffs at handler's hand and is fed more treats. Handler ends interaction. 10/31/25: Gosu is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body as the first handler approaches. The second handler gives Gosu treats as the first handler attempts to leash. The first handler leashes Gosu and brings him out his kennel. Gosu begins to thrash with an open mouth as the first handler is walking him out. The first handler stops walking to allow the second handler to leash him; Gosu lunges towards the second handler. When slowly bringing him back to his kennel, Gosu continues to thrash and lunge towards the handlers with an open mouth. When opening his kennel door, Gosu attempts to lunge at the first handler. Both handlers muscle him into kennel, leaving their leashes on him. They retrieve their leashes using a hook. 10/30/25: Staff reports Gosu is observed biting his front left paw when in kennel
Date of intake:: 10/25/2025
Summary:: Walked out crate with chicken
Date of initial:: 10/25/2025
Summary:: Hyper, jumping and baulking
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Gosu so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the Behaviors seen in the Care Centers, Gosu should not go to a home with adults. Place with a New Hope partner: Gosu should go to a New Hope Partner that can manage his behavior.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Gosu was observed lunge at staff when they attempt to walk him on a slip lead. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Gosu feel comfortable with certain handling as well as new people. Please see the handouts on Handling/touch sensitivity and Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.