Animal Profile
Shadow Xl
Hello, my name is Shadow Xl. My animal id is #225417. I am a desexed male brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 4/24/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- domestic violence.
Shadow XL has been placed on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is very overweight and has difficulty walking. He also has been drinking a lot and urinating a lot and his blood work suggest that maybe he has over active adrenal glands (Cushing's disease). He needs care and attention and diagnostic tests 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. Shadow XL has been placed on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is very overweight and has difficulty walking. He also has been drinking a lot and urinating a lot and his blood work suggest that maybe he has over active adrenal glands (Cushing's disease). He needs care and attention and diagnostic tests that we cannot provide. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 84 lbs
4/26/2025
Estimated age: Owner reports ~5 years; exam agrees Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: Owner surrender for personal reasons Subjective: Noted to be drinking a lot of water and possibly have arthritis by staff Observed Behavior - Very cheese motivated, allowed all handling with minimal restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None Evidence of Neglect seen - None Objective: BCS 9/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition with mild staining and wear PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, MM pink/moist, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with stiff gait, difficulty getting up, slipping on floor; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally clean Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Obese +/- arthritis Reported polydipsia- r/o behavior vs medical vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan: Recommend ~30# weight loss to reach ideal weight Sent out CBC/chem/T4 to lab Consider long-term NSAIDs for OA pain if bloodwork ok
4/28/2025
H/O PU/PD CBC/CHEM/T4 AP- 706 U/L r/o Cushing's disease vs other Hct- 57.4 % r/o secondary to dehydration vs other P) recommend ACTH stim test or LDDS test recommend abdominal ultrasound
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Shadow allowed staff to approach and scan for MC. He allowed staff to collar with assistance from owner. He walked with staff and had to be assisted into kennel with belly band.
Date of Intake: 4/24/2025
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Shadow is an approx. 5 yr old Neutered male LMB. He lived with his previous family for approx 5 yrs. He was surrendered due to family emergency.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?: Noted to be curious and tolerate.
How is this dog around children?: lived with a 3-yr old boy and noted to be friendly and outgoing.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Noted to hide and actively avoid familiar dogs and unfamiliar dogs on and off leash.
How is this dog around cats?: No experience
Resource guarding:: None noted
Bite history:: Attempted to bite client on 4/19/25. Client stated that there was a verbal dispute that became physical, and Shadow attempted to bite the client on the foot. Skin was not broken. Client was left with a bruise on the top of her foot.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Other Notes:: Noted to alert bark at strangers who knock at the door. Noted to be fearful when held or restrained. Noted to be unbothered when disturbed while asleep. Isn't bothered when feet and paws are touched, not bothered when collar grabbed or touched.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: artritis
For a New Family to Know: Shadow is a lazy couch potato. He spent most of his time in the living room. He allows family to bathe and trim nails. Noted to walk loosely on a leash without pulling. Goes on 3 walks a day for about 10 minutes. He has never been crated. He enjoys getting in the car. He knows sit, stay and paw.
Date of intake:: 4/24/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (apr. 5 years)
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child
Behavior toward strangers:: Shadow is curious and tolerate with strangers
Behavior toward children:: Shadow is friendly and outgoing with children
Behavior toward dogs:: Shadow is timid and avoidant of dogs
Behavior toward cats:: No experience
Resource guarding:: No resource guarding
Bite history:: 4/19/25: Client stated that there was a verbal dispute that became physical, and Shadow bit the client on the foot. Skin was not broken. Client was left with a bruise on the top of her foot.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Other Notes:: Shadows former owners describe him as a couch potato, he spends most of his time in the living room. He is noted loosely on a leash without pulling during his walks and know sit, stay and paw. He is also noted to alert bark when strangers knock on the door and is fearful when held/restrained. Noted to be unbothered when disturbed while asleep. Isn't bothered when feet and paws are touched, not bothered when collar grabbed or touched.
Date of assessment:: 4/26/2025
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): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Remains seated in the center of the room panting unless called over with treats Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral bodied for handling Arousal Jog comments: Follows neutral Knock Knock comments: No response Toy Toy comments: No response
Summary (7):: 4/30/25: Shadow XL is lying down in his kennel, he is easily leashed and taken to the street, he walks alongside the handler with a loose leash. Shadow relieves self, and was aloof with handler. He did not engage when handler called to him. Shadow is heavy panting throughout the walk. He is walked back to the shelter and returned to his kennel without issue.
Date of intake:: 4/25/2025
Summary:: Allowed staff to approach and collar, belly banded into kennel
Date of initial:: 4/26/2025
Summary:: allowed all handling with minimal restraint
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Shadow so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No Young Children (Under 5): Due to Shadow's previous instances of fearful defensive behavior when hearing loud noises, we recommend a home with no young children.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/Potential for Defensive Aggression: In Shadows previous home, he was reported to react to loud noises and arguments in the home which escalated to a bite on one of the former owners. It is important to move slowly with Shadow to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Shadow to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout for Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Bite History (Human): On 4/19/25 Shadows former owner reported that there was a verbal dispute that became physical, and Shadow bit the owner on the foot as a reaction. The bite left bruising but did not break skin. This behavior will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Shadow and reducing the resulting bites. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.