Animal Profile
Leopard Gecko
Hello, my name is Leopard Gecko. My animal id is #267909. I am a male black 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 agency on 10/11/2026.
Leopard Gecko is on the at risk list due to medical concerns. He is a sweet but a little fearful guy. His respiratory infection progressed to pneumonia and is now not eating. He would benefit from a low stress environment so his medical concerns can be addressed.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Leopard Gecko is on the at risk list due to medical concerns. He is a sweet but a little fearful guy. His respiratory infection progressed to pneumonia and is now not eating. He would benefit from a low stress environment so his medical concerns can be addressed. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 58 lbs
10/12/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 to 7 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Reluctant to leave cage. Whale eyed, tense body for exam. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = 120 R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. lichenified pinna and dorsal canals AU. Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: image attached of 5 mm diameter abrasion on left face just cranial to ear opening. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not done Assessment: otitis externa Wound left face r/o self inflicted vs other Dental disease stage 1/4 Fearful in shelter Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks Simplera 1 tube AU Trazodone 100mg 2 tablets po bid while in shelter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
10/17/2026
Curled up in kennel, various treats in kennel are untouched. S: QAR, curled up. Cheek puffing. O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L- mildly tachypneic, sniffling/sneezing with wet audible congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC Lethargy Anorexia P: Moving to Med ISO Place IV catheter Cerenia 10mg/ml 2.6ml IV q24hr x4d Enrofloxacin 100mg/ml 2.6 ml (diluted to ~5mls in sterile water) given IV over ~20min LRS @ 50ml/hr Consider switching to oral meds when eating
10/18/2026
flushed IVE for patency check, restarted LRS fluids IV at 100 ml/hr
10/19/2026
Pet did not eat yesterday for today. EEN: Green nasal discharge RESP: Coughing with increased effort A: Pneumonia Plan LRS 100 mls/hr IV during day Clindamycin 150mg/ml 1ml diluted with 9 mls LRS to make 15mg/ml solution. Give 17.5 mls IV bid over 10 minutes x 3 days Entyce 30mg/ml 2.6 mls po sid x 3 days
10/19/2026
completed requested task to restart IVF @850A.
10/20/2026
Not eating, unable to give oral medications due to anorexia EEN: Green nasal discharge RESP: Coughing with increased effort A: Pneumonia Plan Continue current treatment, place on ARL
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, dog was friendly and allowed staff to scan for MC. Officers took him out of the van while waiting for space. During this time, they allowed a MOP to take the leash and pet the dog. Gecko was social and solicited attention from the MOP. When staff came back out to speak with officers, dog was anxiously jumping on the entrance door. He allowed staff to leash and walk into building. After he walked into medical and got vaccinations, he began to balk and not want to walk towards kennel in the hallway. Staff had to place a belly band to pick up Gecko and walk towards kennel. He allowed the placing of belly band and only gave side eyes and turned his head towards staff hands but did not escalate to snapping, whipping his head, or growling/showing teeth. Once in kennel, he allowed staff to remove leash. During this time, he would not take treats and hypersalivated.
Date of intake:: 10/11/2026
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history
Date of assessment:: 10/15/2026
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Tense and fearful Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Leans head into contact for chin scratches Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily initially, briefly bites the leash, then balks and has to be coaxed Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler with coaxing Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction
Summary (7):: 10/15/26: Leopard Gecko is lying down at the front of his kennel; he looks up at the handler when they approaches. The handler leashes him, but he doesn't immediately exit; the handler opens the kennel door wide, and eventually he exits. Leopard slowly walks next to the handler until they get to the driveway. After he relieves himself, Leopard baulks when the handler attempts to walk him towards the street; he then begins to walk by himself. On the street, leopard walks next to the handler and doesn't react to stimuli (dogs, people). When seeing a person further down the block walking in their direction, Leopard stops walking, so the handler turns around to walk him back to the shelter; Leopard now walks ahead with mild tension and a tucked tail; he looks back at that person a couple times, even as they are still in the distance and another person walks right past him. Leopard is brought inside for his assessment (see notes); afterwards he is returned to his kennel. 10/12/26 - Leopard Gecko is towards the back of the kennel when handler approaches, he has a timid body with tucked tail and ducked head, handler easily leashes him, it takes him a bit to exit kennel due to fear, he is slow when exiting the building and fearful. When outside he is hyper aware of his surroundings and doesn't take treats, very fearful, does walk with the handler but overall jumps at any loud sounds. Handler takes a moment with him at the side of the sidewalk to comfort him and petting him lightly as he presses into the handler's legs, handler then walks back with him. He is fine returning to kennel, highly recommended he do backyard walks for high fearfulness
Date of intake:: 10/11/2026
Summary:: Fearful, needed a sling to be brought to kennel
Date of initial:: 10/12/2026
Summary:: Reluctant to leave cage. Whale eyed, tense body for exam.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Leopard Gecko 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 addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior, recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful,Leash-biting
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: During intake, Leopard Gecko was observed to balk on leash and a sling was needed to guide him into kennel. During his assessment Leopard was fearful and needed coaxing. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Leopard 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. Leash Biting: During his assessment Leopard was observed to briefly bite the leash. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.