Animal Profile
Artemis
Hello, my name is Artemis. My animal id is #235940. I am a female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 9/4/2025.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Pre-Screener FormArtemis is at risk due to behavioral reasons. She has been observed to be highly fearful during her stay in the care center. She has been receptive to very little handling and remains at the back of the kennel with a tense and trembling body. During intake Artemis was observed to escalate to thrashing and alligator rolling. Medically Artemis has unspecified dermatitis and otitis externa.
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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 Artemis is at risk due to behavioral reasons. She has been observed to be highly fearful during her stay in the care center. She has been receptive to very little handling and remains at the back of the kennel with a tense and trembling body. During intake Artemis was observed to escalate to thrashing and alligator rolling. Medically Artemis has unspecified dermatitis and otitis externa. Artemis arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During intake she was observed to be highly fearful and escalated to thrashing and alligator rolling. Throughout her stay in the care center she has remained highly fearful, noted to remain at the back of the kennel with a tense and trembling body. Artemis has allowed very limited handling and is reluctant to exit kennel. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 65 lbs
9/5/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5-8y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Brought to shelter by police after found abandoned in an apartment with 2 other dogs and a child. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -Tense and trembling at back of kennel. Reported thrashing and alligator rolling when leashed. Elected sedation using 0.8ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml and 0.8ml butorphanol 10mg/ml 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 AU moderate brown waxy dc, flaking and scabbing on pinnae, superficial wound on apex of left pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzle in place, adult dentition with mild tartar on upper canines PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, prominent vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, on ventrum papules and crusts CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment otitis externa dermatitis wound Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks OHE-prioritize spay at housed with intact male new home/reunite ears cleaned simplera 1 tube AU 3.5ml convenia sc once for skin infection Starting 300mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery
9/6/2025
Reported by meds team to not be eating meds.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 9/4/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history
Date of assessment:: 9/7/2025
Summary:: Artemis has been observed to be highly fearful during her stay in the care center. Noted to remain at the back of the kennel with a tense and trembling body. During intake Artemis was observed to escalate to thrashing and alligator rolling. Due to the fearful behavior Artemis is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Summary (7):: 9/6/25: Artemis is laying near the front of her kennel but crawls to the back as handler unlocks the kennel. She is not interested in high value treats. Handler is able to lean in and place the leash on her but she remains at the back and does not come forward. Handler kneels down with door wide open but she remains curled up at the back. She allows handler to use the hook to remove the leash and interaction is ceased due to stress levels. 9/5/25: Artemis is laying in the corner at the back of her kennel. She turns her head away when handler speaks to her and tosses in treats. She is not interested. Handler presents the leash and Artemis tucks her head under legs, shaking. Handler kneels down with door slightly open, she looks from the side of her eyes without turning her head. Interaction is ended due to stress levels.
Date of intake:: 9/4/2025
Summary:: Thrashing and alligator rolling
Date of initial:: 9/5/2025
Summary:: Tense and trembling at back of kennel. Opted to sedate
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Artemis 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 fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children. 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 challenges comments:: Fearful: Artemis has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to have a tense and trembling body. During intake she was observed to escalated to thrashing and alligator rolling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Artemis would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.