Animal Profile
Wanye
Hello, my name is Wanye. My animal id is #248506. I am a male red dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 16 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/27/2026, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Wayne has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He is an old guy and has several co-morbidities that make him fragile. He has heart disease and osteoarthritis and severe dental disease. He needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Wayne has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He is an old gut and has several co-morbidities that make him fragile. He has heart disease and osteoarthritis and severe dental disease. He needs care and attention that we cannot provide. Meet Wayne: Wayne is a sweet 16-year-old small dog with a big personality and lots of love to give. He's social, affectionate, and happiest when he's following his family around the house to stay close to his people. Wayne is playful and active, enjoys his routine, and isn't shy about being vocal when he's excited. He knows the cues sit, lay, come, down, and "give me kiss." He's used to three 20-minute walks a day and only pulls very mildly on leash. Wayne also loves bath time and water and happily allows his family to bathe him, brush him, and trim his nails. Wayne eats dry food and isn't picky about brands. His favorite treats are bones, but he'll happily enjoy anything offered. He can be a little nervous getting into the car, but once he's in, he loves going for rides. One of his cutest habits is greeting people by standing on his hind legs and putting his paws up to say hello. Wayne would love a home where he can be a loyal companion and spend plenty of time with his people.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 17 lbs
3/1/2026
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 16 years Microchip noted on intake? Scanned Negative History: Owner Surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Sweet and friendly, slightly nervous, calm. Exam and handling tolerated. Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = 120 R = eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes- lenticular sclerosis OU, ears- clean AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Mild abrasion on dorsal rostral muzzle (Kennel nose). Oral Exam: Moderate to severe tartar and gingival recession. Halitosis. Pink mm. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 3/6 L Systolic Murmur, NSR, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Soft, non-painful. U/G: Intact male. Both testes wnl. Externally normal MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patchy alopecia on dorsal thorax. Shave R carpus. Moderate hindlimb sarcopenia. Reduced ROM in both hips. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Alopecia Geriatric - Suspect Chronic Condition Grade 3/6 L Systolic Heart Murmur Nuclear Sclerosis Osteoarthritis Periodontal Disease Prognosis: Fair to guarded Plan: Intake exam and tasks CBC/CHEM/T4 to IDEXX- pending Consider cardiac workup (Chest rads) + Echocardiogram @ placement/adoption SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
3/1/2026
It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
3/3/2026
CBC/CHEM/T4 results: leukocytosis 23,000 (normal high 16,000) neutrophilia 17,800 (normal high 9700) T4- low 0.6 r/o sick euthyroid prognosis fair to guarded
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake dog was very friendly and outgoing. He greeted staff with a loose wiggly body and by vocalized for pets. He was easily leashed, walked, collared, scanned, picked up, held, and placed in kennel.
Date of Intake: 2/27/2026
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: SMB male tan Pomeranian mix who was surrendered to ACC by his family of 16 years.
Previously lived with:: adults, children (4-16)
How is this dog around strangers?: Playful, tolerant, friendly, and outgoing.
How is this dog around children?: Playful, tolerant, friendly, and outgoing.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Playful, tolerant, friendly, and outgoing with all dogs both on and off-leash.
How is this dog around cats?: No experience.
Resource guarding:: None reported.
Bite history:: No history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Knows to relieve himself outdoors during walks and will very rarely have accidents indoors. He has the urge to "explore" toilets when the seat is left up and is fearful of loud noises. He is unbothered by being held or restrained, when his paws are touched, and when his collar is grabbed. He has never been disturbed while sleeping, purposely startled, or been moved from furniture. on walks he may attempt to approach strangers or other dogs in a friendly manner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No known allergies
For a New Family to Know: He is described as a social, affectionate, vocal, very active, and playful dog who spends his time at home following his family around. He loves bath time and water, allows his family to bathe him, brush him, and trim his nails. He knows the cues sit, lay, come, down, and give me kiss. He pulls very mildly on his leash during his usual 20min walks that he is accustomed to going on 3 times a day and he only eats dry food but is not picky with brands. He can get nervous going into a car but loves going for a car ride and likes to stand on hind legs and put his paws up when he is greeting people. His favorite treats are bones but he is not picky and will appreciate anything he is offered.
Date of intake:: 2/27/2026
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (16 years)
Previously lived with:: adults, children (4-16)
Behavior toward strangers:: Playful, tolerant, friendly, and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Playful, tolerant, friendly, and outgoing
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful, tolerant, friendly, and outgoing
Behavior toward cats:: unknown
Resource guarding:: none reported
Bite history:: none reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Wanye is reported to have a medium energy level.
Other Notes:: Knows to relieve himself outdoors during walks and will very rarely have accidents indoors. He has the urge to "explore" toilets when the seat is left up and is fearful of loud noises. He is unbothered by being held or restrained, when his paws are touched, and when his collar is grabbed. He has never been disturbed while sleeping, purposely startled, or been moved from furniture. On walks he may attempt to approach strangers or other dogs in a friendly manner. He loves bath time and water, allows his family to bathe him, brush him, and trim his nails. He knows the cues sit, lay, come, down, and give me kiss. He pulls very mildly on his leash during his usual 20min walks that he is accustomed to going on 3 times a day and he only eats dry food but is not picky with brands. He can get nervous going into a car but loves going for a car ride and likes to stand on hind legs and put his paws up when he is greeting people.
Date of assessment:: 3/3/2026
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: none - loose leash Reactivity to humans: none - ignores Reactivity to dogs: none - ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): body nuetral, explores room, will accept treats, keeps to self Call over: approach with coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: stands still, accepts contact, lip lick Exuberant handling: stands still, accepts contact, lip lick, leans in Handling comments: Arousal Jog: follows, nuetral Arousal comments: only one pass conducted due to medical concerns Knock: no response Knock Comments: Toy: no response Toy comments: 2/28 - 3/1: A handling assessment could not be conducted due to lack of vaccines or a medical exam.
Summary:: According to Wanye's previous owner(s), he is playful, tolerant, friendly, and outgoing with all dogs both on and off leash. 03/02/26 Wanye is introduced to two novel males while off leash at the Care Center. He investigates the yard with a neutral frame and engages in mutual genital sniffing with one of the males. He can be slow to pick up signs of discomfort from other dogs and when approaching the second male, continues to sniff although the male has a slightly tense frame and is actively avoiding. The second male snaps at Wanye but does not make contact and Wayne is guided away as he continues trying to sniff and does not walk away by himself.
Summary (7):: 03/02 (PG): Wanye is standing at the front of his kennel when a handler approaches. He attempts to push out once the door is opened and jumps into the handler's arms. He is carried outside ot the playard for his playgroup session. Wanye is tolerant of being collared and placed on a drag leash. Once his session is complete, he walks back to his kennel and allows being picked up to be put back in his kennel.
Date of intake:: 2/27/2026
Summary:: loose wiggly body and by vocal
Date of initial:: 3/1/2026
Summary:: slightly nervous, calm. Exam and handling tolerated.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Wanye is noted to be fearful of loud noises. During his medical exam, he was slightly nervous. Please see handout on Decompression Period.