Animal Profile
Rocky Boy
Hello, my name is Rocky Boy. My animal id is #245656. I am a male black dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 1/14/2026.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Pre-Screener FormRocky Boy is at risk due to behavior & medical concerns. Rocky Boy was brought to the Care Centers following a bite incident that resulted in the victim seeking medical attention. During intake, he displayed a wiggly body posture and is neutral throughout kennel visits. Medically, Rocky Boy is receiving treatment for CIRDC but has not been eating his medication consistently. His behavior may preclude appropriate treatment if he does not improve medically.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Rocky Boy is at risk due to behavior & medical concerns. Rocky Boy was brought to the Care Centers following a bite incident that resulted in the victim seeking medical attention. During intake, he displayed a wiggly body posture and is neutral throughout kennel visits. Medically, Rocky Boy is receiving treatment for CIRDC but has not been eating his medication consistently. His behavior may preclude appropriate treatment if he does not improve medically.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 50 lbs
1/15/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 1-3 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - A+A, wagging tail, barking for attn, allowed to be doubled leashed and brought to gate, sedated as precaution due to hx Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled, visible incisors clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, two scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment APH Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks sedated with 0.4mL dex/torb IM- adequate sedation achieved start traz 7.5mg/kg PO BID indef in care (175mg) DOH-B hold awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: Y
1/20/2026
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: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather sign (TDO), ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days
1/24/2026
On 1/24/2026 Rocky Boy was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at QACC.
1/27/2026
Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing/ constant huffing noted. 3 untouched bowls of food present 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 PLAN: Per standing orders -Start medical feedings PO BID x5 days -DVM alerted if additional medications are needed
1/27/2026
Poor appetite, not eating meds noted. Brief recheck this evening - QAR at back of kennel, ate most of med feeding, no c/s/v/d noted, mod mucoserous nasal discharge, eupneic. PLAN: Continue current treatment plan and CTM closely on rounds. Recheck as scheduled.
1/29/2026
Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present. Coughing & AS:1 noted on log, untouched medication. 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 PLAN: Per standing orders -Extend doxycycline x4 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 1/14/2026
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, limited history
Bite history:: Yes, Rocky Bou bit his owner on the hand, which they had to seek medical attention for.
Date of assessment:: 1/27/2026
Summary:: Rocky Boy was brought to the Care centers due to a bite incident that led to the victim seeking medical attention. Due to this incident, Rocky Boy will not get a handling assessment.
Summary (7):: 1/27/26: Rocky Boy is sitting in the back of his kennel, lip licking and wagging his tail. Acs reported that he doesn't want to move over his transfer door. The handler helps by tossing treats through the transfer door, which Rocky Boy quickly follows. 1/21 (Late entry): Rocky Boy is standing at the front of his kennel with a soft body when two handlers approach. He jumps on the kennel door barking as the kennel is unlocked. One handler easily leashes him while the second offers him treats before swapping. Once double-leashed, he is moved to isolation for his CIRDC. He tolerates the leads being clipped and enters the new kennel without issue.
Date of intake:: 1/14/2026
Date of initial:: 1/15/2026
Summary:: Wagging tail. barking for attention
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Rocky Boy 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 the unknown details of Rocky Boy's bite, Rocky Boy should go to a home with older children. Place with a New Hope partner: Rocky Boy should go to a New Hope Partner that can manage his behavior.
Potential challenges: : Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:: Bite history (human): Rocky Boy has bitten his owner on the hand, which led to the owner seeking medical attention. It is unknown what trigger the bite. Please see the handout on Bite History.