Animal Profile
Maximillion
Hello, my name is Maximillion. My animal id is #260051. I am a male black dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 2 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/9/2026, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance - no time for animal.
Maximilion at-risk list due to ongoing medical concerns including weight gain and skin changes, and low activity levels. He has developed areas of lichenification or thickening of the skin affecting his abdomen and ears, as well as hair loss along his tail. An underlying endocrine condition such as hypothyroidism is suspected based on bloodwork abnormalities and further veterinary evaluation may be indicated. He would benefit from continued monitoring, a weight management plan and potentially medications. Maximilian is a very sweet, affectionate boy who tolerates handling and even carried his favorite toy with him on his way to his exam.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Maximilion at-risk list due to ongoing medical concerns including weight gain and skin changes, and low activity levels. He has developed areas of lichenification or thickening of the skin affecting his abdomen and ears, as well as hair loss along his tail. An underlying endocrine condition such as hypothyroidism is suspected based on bloodwork abnormalities and further veterinary evaluation may be indicated. He would benefit from continued monitoring, a weight management plan and potentially medications. Maximilian is a very sweet, affectionate boy who tolerates handling and even carried his favorite toy with him on his way to his exam. What my friends at ACC say about me: I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I am looking for a home with a patient person. A volunteer writes: If you've seen me in the last few weeks, then you've heard me talk about Maximillion. I am totally in love with this sweet, gentle senior and everyone should know about it! I don't know if it's the way he nudges my hands as we walk, or how he seems constantly in tune with me when we walk or if it's how in spite of his 8 years, he still acts like a puppy. Max will roll around on the ground, demand belly rubs and give puppy eyes for more treats. The fact that he's not my typical "type" of dog, per se, makes me just adore him all the more. Maximillion was surrendered when his owner was facing health concerns and due to his own health concerns. His guardian noted he was moving around more slowly and losing hair, which made it hard for him to care for him properly. He lived in the same home for the last 6 years and was noted to be friendly towards dogs and kids (he has no experience with cats). He's described as social and affectionate, loves car rides, has never been in a cage and loves all treats and toys. When asked what his favorite thing about Max was, his guardian said, "I got nothing favorite. I just love him the way he is." Our sentiments exactly.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 86.4 lbs
8/9/2026
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-10yo Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tolerated exam, not interested in food while being handled for medical, interested in food once not handled Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, severe lichenfication, mild ocular discharge, no nasal discharge Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Two descended testicles, testicles asymmetrical (left larger then right) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry brittle hair coat, yeasty smelling, muscle atrophy on head CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Chronic otitis externa Moderate dental disease Asymmetrical testicles Muscle atrophy of head Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake exam and tasks Send out CBC/Chem SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
8/9/2026
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.
8/14/2026
Blood Work Interpretation – SOAP S: -Bloodwork submitted following intake exam. -QAR at intake with chronic dermatologic/otic disease, dry/brittle hair coat and temporal muscle atrophy. O: CBC: -Mild anemia: RBC 5.31 L, HCT 35.9% L, HGB 11.3 L -Mild microcytosis/hypochromia: MCH 21.3 L, MCHC 31.5 L, reticulocyte Hgb 23.3 L -Mild monocytosis: 0.832 H Chemistry: -SDMA 15 H with BUN 17 N and creatinine 1.0 N -Hypoalbuminemia: 2.4 L -Hyperglobulinemia: 4.8 H; A/G ratio 0.5 -Hypocholesterolemia: 127 L -ALT 16 L -TT4 0.8 L A: -Mild anemia with microcytic/hypochromic features; r/o chronic inflammatory disease vs chronic blood loss/iron deficiency vs other -Hypoalbuminemia with hyperglobulinemia/low A:G ratio, concerning for chronic inflammatory/infectious disease vs protein loss vs other -Mild monocytosis, likely inflammatory -Mildly elevated SDMA with normal BUN/creatinine; r/o early renal dysfunction vs other -Low TT4, suspect euthyroid sick syndrome vs hypothyroidism -Hypocholesterolemia, mild P: -Recommend UA + UPC to further assess renal function and protein loss. Scheduled for LVT task and Veterinarian review. -After placement: Recommend repeat CBC/Chem/SDMA to trend anemia, proteins and renal values. -After placement: Recommend reassessment of TT4 once systemic/inflammatory disease is addressed; consider fT4/TSH if persistently low and clinically indicated. -Recommend NHP; email plea sent 8/14.
8/15/2026
Urine collected (table top) and sent to Idexx reference laboratory for UA and UPC. // Completed
8/17/2026
UA and UPC results, p had SDMA 15 sl H with normal BUN (17) and creat (1) UA via table top: USG: 1.048 pH L (5.0) 1+ proteinuria: r/o prerenal, renal (less likely as concentrating appropriately and BUN/creat wnl), vs transient trace ketones r/o spurious 1+ bili r/o spurious UPC: 0.4 (borderline proteinuric) A/P Borderline proteinuric r/o transient, post renal Monitor for signs of PU/PD Consider recheck CHEM in 2 weeks, if still high SMDA and/or other renal values, consider repeating UA/UPC if warranted.
8/31/2026
Blood work results: CBC: L HCT (34.2) L retics (16) H monos (1.05) H basos (0.14) CHEM SDMA wnl (14) was 15 prior (8/17) with n BUN and creat sl L cl (107) r/o losses H TP (7.8) wnl 8/17 L albumin (2.2) - L at 2.4 8/17 H globulins (5.6) TT4 L (0.7) UA results: (table top) pH L (5.5, was 5) 1+ proteinuria (unchanged) H WBCs (20-30) r/o contamination, no bacteria noted A. Stress vs inflam leukogram (allergies) anemia- appears non-regen aTT No signs of renal dysfunction on blood or UA aTT P. CTM, scheduled recheck in 8 days to ensure doing well
9/10/2026
Brief recheck - QAR, resting on kuranda bed, no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic; no concerns reported. PLAN: CTM while at QACC.
10/7/2026
Subjective: QARH, pink mm, appears to be eating and comfortable Objective: BCS 6.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, AU severe lichenfication, mild ocular discharge, no nasal discharge Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Two descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry brittle hair coat, thinning appreciated on face/muzzle, tail alopecia, truncal lichenification, muscle atrophy on head CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: - tail alopecia - lichenifcation of ventrum and ears - weight gain r/o endocrinopathy (hypoT vs. cushings) vs. neoplasia vs. other Prognosis: Fair Plan: Send out CBC/Chem/T4 ARL
10/8/2026
Recheck bloodwork, previous labs showed consistently low TT4 CBC: Hct 35.4 (L), monocytes 1.007 (H), platelets 499 (H) CHEM: -Sodium 141 (L), potassium 5.8 (H), chloride 107 (L) -Total protein 8.1 (H), albumin 2.3 (L), globulin 5.8 (H) TT4: 0.4 (L) Free T4 (ng/dL): <0.3 (L) Free T4 (pmol/L): <3.9 (L) Interpretation -Mild anemia - similar to previous -Electrolyte abnormalities -Hyperproteinemia, hyperglobulinemia, hypoalbuminemia - ro inflammatory (chronic skin dz) vs other -Persistently low T4 + clinical signs - hypothyroidism PLAN: Start levothyroxine 0.02 mg/kg PO BID Seek placement for continued care and veterinary follow up Recommend recheck thyroid values in 6-8 weeks, 4-6 hours after medication CTM while at QACC
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Max was friendly with staff and allowed all handling.
Basic Information:: Name: Max Age: 8 years old Color: Reddish brown Sex: Male Altered: Yes Size: Medium The owner needs to surrender due to personal medical issues and financial challenges Length of time owned: Since he was 2 1/2 Where the previous owner got this dog: I got him from a dog breeder
Previously lived with:: Lived with: Adults, Children Additional info: 2 adults and one child
How is this dog around strangers?: Friendly and outgoing
How is this dog around children?: gentle and friendly
How is this dog around other dogs?: tolerant around familiar dogs, no reaction to other dogs while on walks.
How is this dog around cats?: no experience
Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys, Treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) Reaction: no reaction no reaction to food
Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: No Previous bite to another animal: No
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Meduim
Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: None, my dog is the best! Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: None of the above Reaction type: Not reported Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Unknown/Have not attempted - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered
Medical Notes: medical issues- unsure Medical info: Not reported Allergies: No Allergy info: Not reported Veterinarian: Kong Heights Hospital on Franklin between Sterling and St. John’s I think Last vet check: 3/12/2021
For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate Where the dog spent most time: Where people are Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Goes to the groomer Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 1 - No pulling (loose-leash during the entire walk) Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: all depends I wanna have to two hours Crate trained: Has never been crated Hours in crate: 0 Type of crate: None I never put him in a cage During car rides, this dog: Loves car rides! Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: Sit is one of the commands my dog knows Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: I got nothing favorite. I just love him just the way he is This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: ; Treats and toys Type of food the dog eats: Dry Food Brand of food: Simply nourish and he eats raw food also
Date of intake:: 8/9/2026
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender, 8 Years
Previously lived with:: Lived with: Adults, Children Additional info: 2 adults and one child
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward dogs:: tolerant around familiar dogs, no reaction to other dogs while on walks.
Behavior toward cats:: no experience
Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys, Treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) Reaction: no reaction no reaction to food
Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: No Previous bite to another animal: No
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate Where the dog spent most time: Where people are Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Goes to the groomer Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 1 - No pulling (loose-leash during the entire walk) Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: all depends I wanna have to two hours Crate trained: Has never been crated Hours in crate: 0 Type of crate: None I never put him in a cage During car rides, this dog: Loves car rides! Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: Sit is one of the commands my dog knows Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: I got nothing favorite. I just love him just the way he is This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: ; Treats and toys Type of food the dog eats: Dry Food Brand of food: Simply nourish and he eats raw food also
Date of assessment:: 8/11/2026
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Aloof, sniffs and and explores Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Wags tail, accepts petting but walks away, demand nudging his muzzle into pouches, jumps on staff Handling Soft handling: Tolerates Contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates Contact Handling comments: Accepts petting, no reaction, but walks away, flinches hard when neck is first grabbed Arousal Jog: Slowly jogs Arousal comments: Knock No reaction Knock Comments: Toy No Reaction Toy comments:
Summary:: According to Maximillion's previous owner(s), he is tolerant around familiar dogs and has no reaction to other dogs while on walks. He lived with a female LMB. 08/15/26 Maximillion is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He approaches with a neutral frame, briefly sniffs the female, and then walks away to explore the yard.
Date of intake:: 8/9/2026
Summary:: Upon intake Max was friendly with staff and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 8/9/2026
Summary:: tolerated exam, not interested in food while being handled for medical, interested in food once not
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Maximillons lack of basic manners, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Maximillion has demonstrated a lack of basic manners in the care center, jumping up onto staff. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it," "Sit/Stay," and "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. See handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Handling/touch sensitivity: Maximillion has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over him. It is important to always go slow and give Maximillion the option to walk away from any social interaction. Maximillion should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Maximillion’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Maximillion may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.