Aariz
Hello, my name is Aariz. My animal id is #58186. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 12/13/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Aariz is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Aariz is a friendly dog that was surrendered when his owner had to relocate. The medical teams has concluded that Aariz is geriatric and suspected to have arthritis and underlying medical issues that require further workup. Aariz would benefit from a rapid shelter exit and work up at a full service veterinary clinic. Aariz has allowed for all handling during exams.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Aariz is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Aariz is a friendly dog that was surrendered when his owner had to relocate. The medical teams has concluded that Aariz is geriatric and suspected to have arthritis and underlying medical issues that require further workup. Aariz would benefit from a rapid shelter exit and work up at a full service veterinary clinic. Aariz has allowed for all handling during exams. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I need a home without cats or small animals. A volunteer writes: There's that saying, "when they go grey they get their way" and that's exactly how I feel about Aariz. This 12 year old boy deserves everything he wants or needs in his retirement years. I first get a glimpse of him resting in his kennel like the perfect gentleman that he is...paws crossed, eagerly peering out for his turn for a walk. I'm surprised by how spritely he is too! Bouncing along, his nails sounding like reindeer hooves as he click clicks at my side. He eats all of our treat and then flops around on the ground for some belly rubs when he's exhausted the treat dispenser. Aariz was adopted 6 years ago and recently returned due to housing changes. He arrived quite emaciated. His guardian reports that he is friendly and outgoing with dogs, avoids cats and is crate trained for up to 7 hours. He is social, playful and affectionate. The medical team has concluded that Aariz is geriatric and suspected to have arthritis and underlying medical issues. He is available to a novice home that can provide follow up vet care.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 42 lbs
3/26/2019
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:3y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -wags tail, soft body language, gives paw, climbs on examiner Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =80 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, few scar like lesions on head CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:good Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
3/29/2019
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tablet carprofen 100 mg sid po x 2 days. As per ASPCA, 0.2 ml Phenylephrine given to the incision.
12/13/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9-15 y/o based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? scan positive History: owner surrender Subjective: urinated several times in room, very dilute urine visible, otherwise very active and alert, readily taking treats Observed Behavior - very food motivated; eating all treats offered. Friendly and seeking interaction, allowed all handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? YES Is there evidence of Neglect? YES Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 2/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, moderate erythema in canals AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: severe dental disease and black/brown discoloration to all teeth; halitosis PLN: No enlargements noted but easily palpable H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull haircoat; multiple pink fleshy small dermal masses; small mass on lower lid of right eye; dirty malodorous coat; stiff on ambulation and crepitus in hips, stifles and distal joints CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal USG of urine on floor: 1.006 Assessment: ~12 y/o MN LMB Geriatric Multiple fleshy skin masses Mass on lower lid of right eye Underweight (with excellent appetite) Severe dental disease and staining Polyuric, hypothenuric Suspected osteoarthritis Prognosis: Guarded Plan: Ok for intake tasks Editing age to 12 y/o based on current condition *Keep in Medical ICU *Send blood to Idexx for analysis - recommend EHR if evidence of underlying disease *If no significant disease and P continues to eat well, place on ARL for continued care/hospice or elect to proceed with EHR if deteriorates SURGERY: n/a
12/14/2025
recheck with recheck BW: S/O BAR, no c/s/v/d, food bowls empty EENT: no ocular or nasal dc , nuclear sclerosis OU- + tapetal reflex, mm pm <2 sec HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, muscle wasting over the epaxials, scattered small fleshy dermal masses Blood work results: Eosinopenia (0.03) sl H BUN (28) sl hypochloremia A. Geriatric Masses Dental dz Underweight Suspected OA mild azotemia r/o second to dehydration sl electrolyte disturbances r/o dehydration P. Third feedings Seek placement- p is geriatric and would benefit from a rapid shelter exit Recheck in 2 days- if doing well consider leaving ICU
12/16/2025
Recheck geriatric, underweight dog. Bloodwork performed twice - in house on 12/13 and sent to lab 12/14 (results dated 12/15). S/O: BAR, comes forward and wags tail when approached, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, eyelid nodule as noted in prev exams LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, underweight CNS: Appropriate mentation Results from more recent bloodwork that was sent to lab- CBC: Hct 38.1 (L), eosinophils 0.069 (K) CHEM: Glucose 130 (H), chloride 101 (L) T4: wnl A: Geriatric Underweight with great appetite Dental disease, severe Masses Suspected OA Elevated BUN on in house bloodwork - resolved on bw to lab Hyperglycemia - likely transient/physiologic response Hyposthenuria noted at intake P: Collect urine for UA No treatment - CTM for appropriate weight gain in shelter Consider dental procedure with placement when weight stable Patient will need senior/geriatric care with placement
12/17/2025
Collect urine for UA to idexx Free catch done. Sample moved to IDEXX fridge.
12/18/2025
Recheck geriatric underweight dog, UA results S/O: BAR, comes forward in crate when approached, excellent appetite, no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. UA: USG 1.014, pH 8.0 A: Geriatric with suspected underlying condition Underweight with great appetite Dental disease Dermal masses Suspected OA Elevated BUN on in house bloodwork 12/13 - resolved on bw to lab 12/15 Hyperglycemia - likely transient/physiologic response Hyposthenuria noted at intake, low USG on UA P: Seek placement outside shelter for either fospice/palliative care vs additional diagnostics and medical treatments Stable and eating well at this time, no treatments in shelter CTM while at QACC
12/21/2025
Reweighed at 41 lbs. // done
12/21/2025
recheck geriatric dog, due for reweigh today Reweigh: gained 2 pounds S/O BAR, A+A, no c/s/v/d appreciated, takes treats EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 A. Underweight - gaining but still underweight Dental dz Dermal masses Hx of hyposthenuria Suspected OA P. Con't to monitor - p is gaining weight but appears slowly Seek placement- p is geriatric and has suspected underlying medical conditions. Would benefit work up with full service vet hospital vs fospice recheck next week with weight
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake dog was very friendly and outgoing, he greeted staff with a loose wiggly body and wagging tail. Staff was easily able to leash, collar, scan for MC, and walk into kennel with no issues.
Date of Intake: 12/13/2025
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Friendly brown and white MMB male dog who was surrendered to ACC by his family.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 45,67 2 children 21 and 18
How is this dog around strangers?: Can be shy and prefers contact on his own terms but is very friendly, playful and outgoing once warmed up.
How is this dog around children?: Friendly, playful and outgoing.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Playful with familiar dogs and friendly/outgoing with unfamiliar dogs both on and off-leash.
How is this dog around cats?: Actively avoids.
Resource guarding:: Considers treats and toys items of value but the client never attempted to take the items from him
Bite history:: No bite history
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Low (mostly lays around)
Other Notes:: On walks he can be reactive towards cats and will lunge at them. Is unbothered by being held or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, having his paws touched or collar grabbed. Has never been moved from furniture.
Medical Notes: Last vet check was at Cross Bronx pet shop on 11/10/2023
For a New Family to Know: He is a social, playful, and affectionate dog who spends most of his time in the bedroom of his home, he is accustomed to going on 1-2 walks a day for 20mins at a time during which he pulls very little on his leash. He is crate trained and does well in a standard medium sized crate for up to 7 hours, is normally goes to the groomers and knows most cues. He struggles a little when getting into a car and once inside he will not sit still. He loves Milk bones and mostly eats Pedigree brand dry food.
Date of intake:: 12/13/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 45,67 2 children 21 and 18
Behavior toward strangers:: shy and prefers contact on his own terms but is very friendly, playful and outgoing once warmed up.
Behavior toward children:: Friendly, playful and outgoing.
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful with familiar dogs and friendly/outgoing with unfamiliar dogs both on and off-leash.
Behavior toward cats:: Actively avoids.
Resource guarding:: Considers treats and toys items of value but the client never attempted to take the items from him
Bite history:: No known reports of a bite history
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Aariz is noted in the prior home to have a low (mostly lays around).
Other Notes:: On walks he can be reactive towards cats and will lunge at them. Is unbothered by being held or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, having his paws touched or collar grabbed. Has never been moved from furniture. He is a social, playful, and affectionate dog who spends most of his time in the bedroom of his home, he is accustomed to going on 1-2 walks a day for 20mins at a time during which he pulls very little on his leash. He is crate trained and does well in a standard medium sized crate for up to 7 hours, is normally goes to the groomers and knows most cues. He struggles a little when getting into a car and once inside he will not sit still. He loves Milk bones and mostly eats Pedigree brand dry food. 3/25/2019: During Sleepy's first stay in the care center, he was brought in as a stray; due to this, his behavioral history in a home environment is unknown.
Date of assessment:: 12/16/2025
Summary:: 12/16/25: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: N/A Reactivity to dogs: N/A Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- loose body, explore room Call over: Approaches readily- takes treats gently Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Accepts- lean in, wiggly Exuberant handling: Accepts- leans in wiggly Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows- loose body Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- bouncy Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments: 03/25/2019: Please inquire about Sleepy's prior stay and handling assessment for more details
Summary:: 2025: According to Aariz's previous owner, he is playful and social with other dogs on and off leash. 12/22/25 Aariz is introduced to a novel female at the gate while off leash. His behavior remains consistent with previous note from 12/18/25. 12/18: Due to the weather, only a gate greet is conducted. Aariz greets a novel female at the gate with a neutral body before walking away to explore. The female is replaced with a novel male. Aariz greets the novel male dog, remaining neutral. 3/26/2019: When introduced off leash to dogs, Aariz greets politely.
Summary (7):: 12/16/25 (Assessment): Aariz is standing at the front of his kennel and allows the handler to leash him with ease. He is escorted to the assessment room, where a drag leash is placed on him and he is allowed to roam freely. Aariz walks around the room exploring and sniffing, occasionally searching for treats. He allows handling from handlers. Due to advanced age, he does not participate in running. He does not respond to knocking and, when presented with a toy, sniffs it and disengages, walking away. Aariz is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. See Behavioral Assessment for additional details. 12/15/25 - Aariz was sleeping in kennel when handler approached. He stood up as handler opened kennel door and was leashed easily. He walked outside at a moderate pace and was sniffing and exploring his surroundings. He returned to kennel easily after.
Summary:: very friendly and outgoing, he greeted staff with a loose wiggly body and wagging tail. Staff was ea
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
Recommendations:: No cats
Recommendations comments:: No cats: We reccomend Aariz be placed in a home with no cats due to lunging at cats.
