Animal Profile

Bayne is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Bayne is reported to be fearful and has escalated to displaying hard barking and baring his teeth when people approach his kennel. Recently, his behavior has deteriorated, and he has been observed spinning in his kennel and jumping toward the top of the kennel. Outside of the kennel, Bayne displays a neutral body posture and readily accepts treats offered to him. Medically, Bayne 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. Bayne is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Bayne is reported to be fearful and has escalated to displaying hard barking and baring his teeth when people approach his kennel. Recently, his behavior has deteriorated, and he has been observed spinning in his kennel and jumping toward the top of the kennel. Outside of the kennel, Bayne displays a neutral body posture and readily accepts treats offered to him. Medically, Bayne is apparently healthy. Meet Bayne! Bayne was found as a stray and spent some time in a home before coming to the shelter. He is a sensitive boy who can be cautious at first, but with a little reassurance, he will approach for gentle pets and connection. He is still adjusting to new environments and benefits from a calm, low-pressure approach. My Ideal Home Bayne would do best in a quiet home with a predictable routine and a patient adopter. He needs time to build confidence and will thrive with someone who allows him to go at his own pace. A low-traffic environment will help him feel more secure as he settles in. Good with Other Pets? Bayne has shown no reactivity toward other dogs in care, though he has been noted to pull toward animals and moving stimuli on walks. Slow introductions and continued training will be important to support calm behavior around other pets. Good with Kids? Bayne is recommended for a home without children under 13 due to his fearful nature and sensitivity to new environments. Things to Know Bayne may become startled by outside stressors like cars or sudden movement and can show signs of stress such as yawning, lip licking, or a low body posture. He walks with a zig-zag pattern and will benefit from confidence-building and loose-leash training. With patience, structure, and positive reinforcement, he can continue to grow more comfortable and confident. A volunteer writes: Meet Bayne! Bayne is the type of dog who could change the English language. Picture it: you adopt Bayne and decide, as many people do, to keep his shelter name. You then, easily and joyfully, spend the rest of his life saying "you're the Bayne of my existence!" and he says "what does that mean?" and you say "it means you're amazing and wonderful and a reason to smile when I wake up in the morning" and you both laugh and eventually Merriam Webster agrees that a Bayne/bane is indeed a really, really good thing. This wonderful, shy little Oreo cookie was found February during a snowstorm. At the shelter and on a recent borough break he was timid at first but warms up once he feels comfortable, something I can certainly attest to during our walks where a few treats and a gentle approach score me lots of points. Bayne has not shown reactivity to other dogs at the shelter or on his borough break. He is available to a Level 4 adopter and recommended for a home without children under 13 due to his fearful nature and sensitivity to new environments.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 58.25 lbs

Medical Notes

3/20/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2yo based on condition and dentition Microchip noted on Intake? scan neg History: Stray. Alerted that patient has been having bloody diarrhea and described as a "puppy" Subjective: BAR, well hydrated, mm pink, moist, CRT<2. Did not accept dog food but ate readily when offered high value treats Observed Behavior - A little nervous but allowed handling and exam with minimal restraint Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Scant staining throughout PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic, pulses strong and synchronous ABD: Mild discomfort on abdominal palpation, no masses U/G: Male intact, 2 testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Ext normal and clean Wood's Lamp Exam: Assessment: ~1.5yo MI large breed dog Hematochezia Inappetence vs food preference r/o parvo vs gastroenteritis vs parasites vs other Prognosis: Good Plan: Parvo SNAP negative Isolated in dentistry as a precaution Routine intake procedures Send out CBC/Chem Probiotics PO SID x 7 days No treatments indicated at this point - patient is eating, well hydrated. Likely not parvo Recheck Parvo SNAP, bloodwork, feces tomorrow - if all clear move out of isolation and treat as other gastroenteritis ** weight once out of Iso** SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to diarrhea

3/21/2026

Bloodwork results and recheck - reported diarrhea, hematochezia; concern for parvo but not clinically consistent per intake exam and parvo snap negative S/O: BAR, active, no c/s/v/d noted, good appetite EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: Hxt 39.4 (41.0-60.0), neutrophils 11.22 (3.004-9.741), monocytes 0.884 (0.145-0.736) CHEM: wnl A: Reported history of diarrhea and hematochezia Mild anemia Mild neutrophilia and monocytosis - not consistent with parvovirus P: Monitor for diarrhea/hematochezia Okay to leave isolation CTM while at QACC

3/21/2026

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Temporary] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with diarrhea and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

3/23/2026

recheck -hx of hematochezia -removed from isolation -signage for 3rd feeding, unclear as to why S/O BAR, comes to the front of the kennel, no c/s/v/d appreciated or noted by staff, on third feedings, eating well, food trays empty EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 A. Hematochezia - resolved, no further reports Diarrhea- resolved, no further reports P. Okay to move out of ICU to gen pop No need for third feedings aTT CTM while at QACC

3/26/2026

Noted by byeh to be "fearful behavior in care. Noted to become spooked from outside stressors (cars, trucks stopping.)" Starting on traz ~ 9mg/kg PO BID indef in care (200mg)

3/27/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by an offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 1 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery Healthy, Spay/Neuter - ACCEPTED

3/28/2026

Post Surgical Exam Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: not observed Additional notes: none

4/5/2026

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: no Additional notes: None

4/6/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing/huffing present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

4/14/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:3 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

4/16/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:3 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Move out of isolation -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

4/17/2026

Behavior team reports kennel stress, currently on trazodone 9 mg/kg PO BID. Add clonidine 0.025 mg/kg PO BID.

4/30/2026

Diarrhea FS:6 noted on log 2x Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders -Start fortilfora PO SID x5days -CTM, recheck in 3 days, add/change medication if needed

5/6/2026

Progress exam: Diarrhea recheck Subjective/Objective: FS: <5 noted on log, no stool present in kennel. Assessment: Presumed Diarrhea appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Monitor log removed from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

6/1/2026

Diarrhea reported on rounds board twice Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/d Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders -Monitor log placed on kennel - Start RC GI dietq12h x 5 days, metronidazole PO BID x5days & fortiflora PO SID x5days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

6/6/2026

Progress exam: Diarrhea recheck Subjective/Objective: FS:5 noted on log, no stool present in kennel. Assessment: Presumed Diarrhea appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC, keep GI until 6/13

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 3/20/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Finder had for weeks)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: cautious around new people but when acknowledged he approaches for pets

Behavior toward children:: Unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: No known reports of Resource guarding.

Bite history:: No known reports of a bite history.

Housetrained:: Unknown

Energy level/descriptors:: Not reported

Other Notes:: When in the finder home Bayne is noted to pull towards dogs, cats/smaller animals, moving or passing vehicles, strangers.

Date of assessment:: 5/19/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Zig-zag on walks Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: Ignores Leash walking comments: Spooked from outside stressor(cars,trucks stopping) Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- seeks exit, allows petting Call over: Comes when coaxes- lip licks, low body Sociability comments: stress, yawn, whine Handling Soft handling: Allowed- stays in handling, neutral body Exuberant handling: Allowed- stays in handling, neutral body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- tucked tail Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: Bayne arrived at the care centers as a stray, so his behavior towards other dogs is unknown. 5/8/26: Bayne greets a novel female dog off leash through a barrier. Bayne sees the dog, tucks his tail and runs away from the gate immediately disengaging and not reapproaching, the female stands with a neutral body and soft wagging tail.

Summary (6):: 6/3: When a staff member approached Bayne's kennel they jumped/threw themselves against the kennel door and barked. This behavior continued until the staff member moved away. 5/28: Bayne is lounging in his bed when a handler passes his kennel in the quiet room. He lunges off his bed, snarling at the hadnler. He hits the very top corner of the kennel, hard enough to shake the frame. He continues jumping and twirling off the kennel wall, growling. Bayne pauses when he sees the handler reach into their treat pouch and readily accepts their treats. 5/24/26: Bayne was at the back of their kennel and when they saw a staff member approach their kennel they rushed to the front of the kennel, jumped on the kennel door and hard barked. They continued barking until the staff member walked away. 5/24/26: Bayne is at the back of his kennel sleeping as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and will walk slowly to the behavior office where his collar is clipped to a drag leash. Once free to roam around the room, Bayne will begin to seek exit. He will eat some treats out of the snuffle mat and then continue to seek exit. After trying to engage with him socially or with toys or food, Bayne will continue to seek exit in the behavior office. He is returned to his kennel where he is secured safely. 5/19/26: Bayne is seen launching himself at the front of his kennel and will begin to twirl at the corner of his kennel door.

Summary (7):: 5/17/26: Bayne is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He begins to jump up and hit his body against the door while barking as the handler unlocks it. He is able to be leashed while being distracted with treats and is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a neutral body frame as he explores around with sniffing. He is comfortable approaching the handler to receive treats and excepts a few pets. He has no reactions to dogs or people and is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. AC 5/15/26: Bayne is noted to to bark and jump towards the top of his kennel. 4/17/26: Bayne is at the front of his kennel, hard barking, displaying teeth, and lunging at the glass when approached. Bayne will continue to hard bark at the kennel until the handler leaves. Bayne's floor is observed to be smeared with feces. 4/15/26: Bayne is at the front of his kennel sniffing under the door as the handler approaches. he will loosen as the handler opens the door and is leashed with ease. He is brought out to the play yard where he will sniff around. He engages with the handler for treats and will then walk back to his kennel with no issue and is secured safely. 3/24/26 (assessment): Bayne is at the center of his crate as the handler approaches. His ears are pinned and eyes wide but will loosen as the handler coaxes him forward. He is leashed with ease and will pull mildly to the behavior office where he is fitted with a collar and drag leash. (see assessment for more information) Once his assessment is complete, he is leashed with ease and unclipped from the drag leash. He is returned to his crate with no issue and secured safely. 3/24/26: Bayne is at the front of his crate with wide eyes and ears pinned as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and will walk out of his crate slowly and through the room. Out in the hallway, he will pull mildly to the sidewalk. Throughout the walk, Bayne becomes increasingly hypervigilant, hitting the end of the leash when startled by noises and then walking around the handler in a circle. As they walk back, Bayne will pull back and continue circling. As they get closer to the Care Center entrance, he will begin to whine and vocalize. Bayne is returned to his crate with no issue and secured safely.

Date of intake:: 3/20/2026

Date of initial:: 3/20/2026

Summary:: A little nervous but allowed handling and exam with minimal restraint

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13); Due to Bayne fearfulness, we recommend that he is placed in a home with No children (under 13).

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,Kennel presence

Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety: Bayne is noted to display stress yawning, seeks exit low body, and lip licks during his behavioral assessment. Training should emphasize predictable routines, low-pressure interactions, and reinforcing relaxed, voluntary engagement to help him feel more secure. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Kennel presence: Bayne is noted to lunge and bare teeth and jump at the front of his kennel while jumping towards the top of his kennel.Bayne is noted to become Spooked from outside stressor(cars,trucks stopping).Training should focus on gradual exposure to outdoor stimuli, maintaining distance from moving vehicles, and reinforcing calm behavior to help build his confidence during walks. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.