Animal Profile
Johnny Boy
Hello, my name is Johnny Boy. My animal id is #242261. I am a male white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/23/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving - no pets allowed.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Johnny Boy is at risk due to behavioral reasons. His previous owner describes him as a playful dog however he has been obsvered to show a high level of intense behavior while resource guarding. During his assessment Johnny B. was obsvered to rush towards the assess-a-hand, bite and hold it. He then remained tense and hovering over the toy. Medically, Johnny Boy has corneal scarring and is matted.
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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 Johnny Boy is at risk due to behavioral reasons. His previous owner describes him as a playful dog however he has been obsvered to show a high level of intense behavior while resource guarding. During his assessment Johnny B. was obsvered to rush towards the assess-a-hand, bite and hold it. He then remained tense and hovering over the toy. Medically, Johnny Boy has corneal scarring and is matted. Johnny Boy is looking for a new home after his previous owner had a no-pet policy. He is an affectionate, social "couch potato" who loves being wherever people are. His previoues family reports Johnny Boy is playful, friendly, and outgoing with strangers, visitors, children, and other dogs (both on and off-leash). He has no history with cats. He is very social and loves affection, but also enjoys being a lazy "couch potato" at times. He is gentle and unbothered by being held, having his paws touched, or his collar grabbed. He loves his humans and will happily follow them from the living room to the kitchen and bedroom. He is a quiet boy who will only bark if someone knocks on the door. Johnny Boy's ideal home will offer him plenty of affection and a cozy spot on the couch, while also accommodating his playful side.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 12.6 lbs
11/23/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-7 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - easily examined except does not allow for oral exam and moves face all around Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 120hr R = 40rr BCS 4/9 EENT: OD- phthisical globe and corneal scarring and increased pigmentation, decreased menace reaction; OS focal corneal opacity (r/o old ulcer healed), menace (+) , ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 2/4 dental tartar but moves head all around during exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI with 2 down MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, moderate matting CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: ocular changes especially in right eye r/o old corneal ulcers Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: Intake procedures SURGERY: Okay for surgery (older dog)
12/1/2025
Sneezing, clear nasal discharge A: CIRDC P: Doxycyline 100mg 1/2 tablet po sid x 10d
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of Intake: 11/23/2025
Basic Information:: Johnny Boy is a small mixed breed dog about 5 years old. Surrender reason: no pet policy lenght of time owned: 4 1/2 years
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 other dog
How is this dog around strangers?: Playful, friendly and outgoing with strangers and visitors
How is this dog around children?: playful
How is this dog around other dogs?: familiar dogs: playful unfamiliar dogs on leash: playful unfamiliar dogs off leash: playful
How is this dog around cats?: no experience
Resource guarding:: none reported
Bite history:: none reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Other Notes:: will only bark if someone knocks on the door. is unbothered when held, startled, pushed/pulled off furniture, feet and paws touched and when collar is grabbed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Last seen by a vet 10/15/2025
For a New Family to Know: Johnny Boy is a social, affectionate dog that can be a lazy couch potato at times. He is very playful as well. loves to be where the people are, the living room, bedroom and kitchen. Allows to be bathed as he loves bath time/water. Pulls very little on the leash and will only pull when he sees another dog he wants to play with. Gets walks all throughout the day does not have a set schedule. knows basic commands, loves all types of food and teddy bears! He is very playful, has a great energy. likes to take trips to the supermarket in the food carts.
Date of intake:: 11/23/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (4.5 years)
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 other dog
Behavior toward strangers:: John is playful and friendly
Behavior toward children:: John is playful
Behavior toward dogs:: John is playful
Behavior toward cats:: No experience
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Other Notes:: Johnny will only bark if someone knocks on the door. Johnny is unbothered when held, startled, pushed/pulled off furniture, feet and paws touched and when collar is grabbed.
Date of assessment:: 11/25/2025
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): Distracted Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room, pacing, panting heavily throughout the interaction, and whining Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Leans into handler Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily, neutral body Knock Knock comments: No approach Toy Toy comments: Rushes towards the assess-a-hand, then bites and holds, tense body and hovers over the toy
Summary:: 12/3/25: When off leash with other dogs, Johnny is soft bodied with rapidly wagging tail.
Summary (7):: 12/03/25: Johnny is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He accepts a treat offered by handler and allows leashing without issue. Once leashed handler places their hand down near the front of kennel away from Johnny, he approaches and sniffs it, after which he allows handler to begins petting his chest and back. He moves toward handler and allows them to scoop him up and out of kennel and walks with handler to the backyard for a dog/dog interaction. Once he sees the other dogs he begins squirming in handlers arms so he is gently placed down. Details on Johnny's dog/dog are available in his behavior assessment. After finishing his assessment, Johnny is eventually lifted and carried back inside and returned to his kennel. He allows gentle pets once more and once handler secures his door interaction is ended. 11/25/25: Johnny is at the front of his kennel with a loose body. The handler leashes and places him on the ground. On the street, Johnny walks ahead with no leash tension; he has slight interest in passersby, but no interest in dogs. As the handler calls his name, Johnny doesn't respond or approach them. The handler shows him treats, but Johnny displays no interest. Johnny is then brought in for his assessments. (See assessment notes). The handler leashes and returns Johnny to his kennel with ease.
Date of intake:: 11/23/2025
Summary:: Playful, allowed handling and pick up
Date of initial:: 11/23/2025
Summary:: Easily examined except does not allow for oral exam and moves face
ENERGY LEVEL:: Johnny Boy is described as low energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to resource guarding 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: : Resource guarding,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: During the assessment Johnny Boy rushed towards the assess-a-hand, then bites and holds. He maintained a tense body and hovered over the toy in his possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Johnny's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Anxiety: During his assessment Johnny Boy was obsvered to be pacing, panting heavily, and whining throughout the assessment. If Johnny displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety.