Animal Profile


Corvin

Hello, my name is Corvin. My animal id is #215746. I am a female gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a agency on 12/1/2024.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Pre-Screener Form

Corvin is at risk due to behavior concerns. Corvin was brought in as a stray, so her history and behavior prior to her arrival are unknown. When officers initially encountered her, Corvin displayed mixed signals, approaching them but then growling. During an attempt to guide her into their vehicle using her collar, Corvin suddenly turned and bit one officer's hands multiple times, causing puncture wounds. While in the Care Centers, Corvin exhibited fearful behavior and sensitivity around her neck. She was reported to tuck her tail during walks. When staff tried to clip a slip lead near her neck, she reacted by snapping at their hands. Despite her wariness, Corvin has shown interest in treats, eating them off the ground. Medically, Crovin has receently recovered from CIRDC.

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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 Corvin is at risk due to behavior concerns. Corvin was brought in as a stray, so her history and behavior prior to her arrival are unknown. When officers initially encountered her, Corvin displayed mixed signals, approaching them but then growling. During an attempt to guide her into their vehicle using her collar, Corvin suddenly turned and bit one officer's hands multiple times, causing puncture wounds. While in the Care Centers, Corvin exhibited fearful behavior and sensitivity around her neck. She was reported to tuck her tail during walks. When staff tried to clip a slip lead near her neck, she reacted by snapping at their hands. Despite her wariness, Corvin has shown interest in treats, eating them off the ground. Medically, Crovin has CIRDC. Corvin arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During her stay in the care center Corvin has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to have a tense body and tucked tail. Corvin has escalated to snapping towards handlers when they attempted to clip their leash. Corvin also has one bite in her history. Due to these detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 35 lbs

12/1/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: agency- bit while trying to get into car Subjective: BAR scared, growling in crate. has collar on Observed Behavior - scared, growling in crate. She has a collar on Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective BCS: 3.5/9 underweight dog 35 # ideal weight 45 ish EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: young white teeth, minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, skin on abdomen slight pale yellow tinge U/G: intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry dull coat with dandruff, some nails were long CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: underweight, slightly icteric otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: fair Plan: bloodwork pending Trazadone 100mg PO BID SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to weight

12/1/2024

Bloodwork interpretation was concerned about liver as dog looked slightly jaundiced WBC elevated Neutrophils elevated start CLavamox 250 gm BID x 14 days

12/6/2024

SO: BAR, tense and frozen in kennel eent: eyes clear, heavy mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRD P: doxycycline 150mg PO SID x10d

12/11/2024

At approximately 7:40am on 12/11/24 Corvin was examined. She was laying down at the front of the kennel and looked at me during the interaction. No apparent neurologic deficits or abnormalities were noted during the interaction or during her time at MACC. A: No signs of rabies P: Consider releasing from DOH hold

12/15/2024

No CIRDC symptoms

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Date of intake:: 12/1/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Bite history:: The police were flagged down by a member of the public, the person stated that there was a loose dog wandering the streets. When the officers approached Corvin she initially approached them, but then growled and backed away. As Corvin was loose, the officers tried to get her into their car where a carrier was ready. One Officer was able to get Corvin by the collar and handed her to the second officer. The second officer attempted to lift Corvin into the car using the collar, Corvin then proceeded to bite and scratch the officer's hand multiple times. The officers were able to place Corvin into a carrier. The police officer that was bitten went to St. Luke's Hospital.

Date of assessment:: 12/11/2024

Summary:: During her stay in the care center Corvin has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to have a tense body and tucked tail. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Corvin is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (6):: 12/14/24: Corvin is lying down in her kennel as handler approaches, when handler begins unlocking the door corvin stands up and approaches the front of kennel. When the door is open she backs up a little and treats are thrown in inorder to get her leashed. She is able to be leashed with some patience as she dodges the leash. Corvin is taken out to the yard and starts to be exuberant running around on leash. Handler engages ehr in a sit and catch game with treats as well as asking for paw, Corvin gives both paws and places their head in the handlers hand. Handler did not move their hand or attempt to pet her. Corvins paw got tangled when she was jumping and handler did a swift movement to get it from under her. Corvin play bowed, growled and showed teeth so handler threw treats and decided to bring her inside as she was beginning to escalate. In the K9 behavior office she sat for treats, gave paw, and enjoyed lickign spray cheese. Corvin is then taken to upstairs to ISO and in the elevator she becomes tense so handler throws treats. She was easily returned to kennel. 12/13/24: Corvin is at the front of the kennel with a relaxed body when two handlers approach the kennel. The first handler opens the kennel door and presents the leash. Corvin dodges the leash a few times before being able to leash using a treat to guide her head through the loop of the leash. Corvin is taken to the yard and sits there and accepts the treats offered to her. She is observed to get the zoomies when seeing birds in the play yard. Once the birds fly away, she relaxes and sits again, taking the treats that are offered. She gives paw and then offers both paws to the the second handler. She is brought back to her kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 12/7/24- Corvin was laying down when handler approached kennel, when unlocking the door she got up and retreated to the middle of the kennel with a neutral body. When attempting to leash she would lower a head a little and dodge the leash. After a couple of attempts handler was able to leash going slowly. She was taken for a street walk. Handler tossed some treats on the ground and she ate them. Corvin walked on a loose leash and handler offered her a treat with an open palm, she slowly approached and took it. She walked her tail tucked and not sniffing around, she kept looking around. She was aloof with handler throughout the walk and when handler offered another treat by hand she turned her head away. Handler tossed treats on the ground for the remainder of the walk. When returning to her room handler went to clip and Corvin spun around and snapped at handler’s hand. She didn’t catch handler’s hand. She was returned to her kennel without issue. 12/4/24 (Late Entry): Corvin is laying at the center of his kennel as handler approaches. He is coaxed forward with treats and leashed while distracted, Corvin attempts to dodge the leash a few times but is leashed after a while. He exits kennel with tail tightly tucked, a hunched over posture, and ears low. Corvin is walked to the yard where he remains tense and slowly walks with handler. He stops to sniff occasionally and wanders around the yard, he uses the bathroom while in the play yard and does not accept treats. He attempts to approach handler and lightly touches his note to handlers hand, but remains slightly tense and conflicted so handler does not attempt to pet him. He is walked for a while more before being brought back, while attempting to clip him Corvin head whips and turns to handlers hand. Handler decides it best to return him without clipping, he is returned to kennel and a hook is used to unleash him. 12/3/24: Corvin is sitting at the back of her kennel, body low. Handler kneels down in front of the kennel and tosses in treats. Corvin comes forward and eats the treats off the ground but won't take them from handlers hands through the bars. After a few minutes of kneeling and treating, handler stands and tosses a bunch of treats on the ground at the front of the kennel and places the loop of the leash there. Corvin eats the treats putting her head through the loop to get some of the treats. Handler tosses more treats and when Corvin places her head through the loop, handler gently secures it. She comes out readily and is walked in the driveway where she is hypervigilant, shaking. She easily returns to kennel.

Date of initial:: 12/1/2024

Summary:: Fearful, growling in crate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Corvin 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 an adult only home. 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 for defensive aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Corvin has been observed to be highly fearful during her stay in the care center. Observed to have a tense body and tucked tail. When a handler attempted to clip their leash Corvin head whipped and snapped towards their hand. It is important to move slowly with Corvin, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.