Animal Profile
Biscuit
Hello, my name is Biscuit. My animal id is #230145. I am a male white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 6/23/2025.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Pre-Screener FormBiscuit is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Biscuit has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. Observed to be low growling, hard barking, with a crouched body, raised hackles, lips curled and baring teeth. While on leash Bubbles has been observed to thrash intensely and headwhip towards the secondary handler. Medically Biscuit is apparently healthy.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Biscuit is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Biscuit has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. Observed to be low growling, hard barking, with a crouched body, raised hackles, lips curled and baring teeth. While on leash Bubbles has been observed to thrash intensely and headwhip towards the secondary handler. Medically Biscuit is apparently healthy. Biscuit arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. Biscuit has been observed to show high levels of fear and stress throughout his stay in care. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 48.5 lbs
6/24/2025
Behavior team reports Biscuit is thrashing Trazodone- 100mg (5 to 10 mg/kg po q 12 hrs) Sig: 1 1/2 tabs po q 12 hrs
6/25/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Two stray dogs reported found tied outside. Brought to shelter by police. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense and growling inside of kennel. Elected sedation to decrease FAS 0.7ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml and 0.7ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl 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: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 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: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter new home Continue trazodone, but adjusting dose to 200mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Date of intake:: 6/23/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history
Date of assessment:: 6/25/2025
Summary:: Biscuit has been observed to show high levels of fear and stress. During intake he was observed to low growl, hard bark, with his body crouched, hard staring, hackles raised, lip curling, and baring teeth as handler approaches. While on leash Biscuit was observed to thrash intensely and head whip towards the secondary handler. Due to the high level of fear, stress and anxiety Biscuit is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Summary (7):: 6/28/25: Biscuit is laying at the back of his kennel facing the front. Handler approaches and kneels down speaking in a high pitched voice. He tenses and growls. Handler slowly extends their hand and tosses in a treat. Biscuit slowly gets up and goes to the treat and begins to engage with it. Handler tosses in another, which lands closer to the door. He comes forward and eats that treat. Handler tosses in another, slowly stands and walks away. 6/24/25: Biscuit is observed to growl loudly at the handler as they are standing in front of his kennel. 6/23/25: Police Officers opened the trunk where there were two pop up crates. Biscuit begins to low growl, hard bark, body is crouched, hard staring, hackles raised, lip curling, and baring teeth as handler approaches. Handlers bring crate to the behavior office to attempt and leash. Single lasso is successfully placed but he continues to retreat, thrash, and low growl. When leash pressure is applied the behavior escalates in intensity. Crate is tilted slightly, and second rope is successfully placed on Biscuit. He continues to thrash briefly, and as he is brought into the room, he begins to head whip towards handler in the back. He is secured in kennel.
Date of intake:: 6/23/2025
Summary:: low growl, hard bark, body is crouched, thrashing on leash
Date of initial:: 6/25/2025
Summary:: Tense and growling inside of kennel. Opted to sedate
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Biscuit 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 high levels of fear and thrashing on leash we recommend an adult only home. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Biscuit has been observed to low growl, hard bark, with his body crouched, hard staring, hackles raised, lip curling, and baring teeth as handler approaches. It is important to move slowly with Biscuit, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.