Animal Profile
Calindo
Hello, my name is Calindo. My animal id is #223942. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 2 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 6/3/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- owner elderly.
Calindo is at risk due to medical reasons. Calindo is a senior dog with a history of seizures. Calindo is currently receiving anti-seizure medication and will need to continue this once placed. Unfortunately we cannot effectively manage seizure conditions in the shelter setting. He has been nervous in the shelter and is tolerant of all handling.
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. Calindo is at risk due to medical reasons. Calindo is a senior dog with a history of seizures. Calindo is currently receiving anti-seizure medication and will need to continue this once placed. Unfortunately we cannot effectively manage seizure conditions in the shelter setting. He has been nervous in the shelter and is tolerant of all handling. Calindo came to MACC via owner surrender due to his previous owner being unable to continue caring for his on-going medical needs. His previous owner describes him as a social and affectionate guy who loves hanging out with his people. He would make a great travel buddy - as he absolutely loves car rides! He also likes water/getting bathed. His favorite toys are soft and plushy ones he can throw around or just lay on. Come meet this sweet boy today!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 17 lbs
6/3/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender. History of seizures and on low dose Keppra. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam. Resists restraint for tasks. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 120 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted 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: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Hx seizures managed with Keppra at unknown dose. Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks Keppra 100mg/ml 1.5 mls (20mg/kg) po bid +/- increase to TID pending progress chem cbc t4 pending. SURGERY: ok for surgery
6/4/2025
Bloodwork results: CBC: high 8.96, HGB high 20.9, retic high 143, platelets high 452 Biochemistry: BUN low 7, globulins high 4.1 A: blood shows mild inflammatory response (elevated globulins and thrombocytes), sl dehydration (HCT 56.4) P: Ok to continue with current dose of Keppra *Recommend placement ASAP out of shelter, unable to effectively manage seizures in shelter *Recommend for ARL *CTM on rounds
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Calindo is an approx 7 year old dog that was surrendered due to having seizures and the owner is unable to afford continuing care.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Shy/Contact on their terms, can be outgoing and open with certain people. Friendly
How is this dog around children?: Has been around a 10 year old child and was reported to be playful
How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Playful Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: No experience Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: No experience
How is this dog around cats?: No experience
Resource guarding:: Unknown/Never attempted to touch or take items
Bite history:: No
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads Behavior concerns: Anxious when left alone How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Barks/Growls - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Barks/Growls - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Has seizures
For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate Where the dog spent most time: Living room For grooming, this dog: Loves bath time/water, Allows owner/family to trim nails Walks on leash rating: 1 - No pulling (loose-leash during the entire walk) Walk Frequency: Does not go on walks Walk length of time: Hasn't been on a walk for awhile, because the owner has been sick for months Crate trained: Yes, does well Hours in crate: 2 Type of crate: Medium crate During car rides, this dog: Loves car rides! This dog knows the following cues: Sit, stay and lay down. Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: I love his color and his ears. This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: Plushy and stuff animals. Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: Pedigree
Date of intake:: 6/3/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Calindo is shy/prefers contact on his own terms
Behavior toward children:: Calindo is playful with children
Behavior toward dogs:: No Experience
Behavior toward cats:: No Experience
Resource guarding:: Never attempted to touch or take items
Bite history:: No bite history
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium energy
Other Notes:: Calindo is a small mixed breed, he is affectionate with familiar people but is initially shy and prefers contact on his own terms. He is reported by his former owner to be tolerant of being held and touched besides his paws. He is also reported to become anxious when left alone.
Date of assessment:: 6/6/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Baulks at one point when walking but continues after a moment Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Does not approach Sociability comments: Stays in the opposite side of the room sniffing around, does not approach when called Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Sniffs handler before allowing pets, stands with neutral body when pet. Arousal Jog comments: Follows neutral bodied Knock Knock comments: No response Toy Toy comments: No response
Date of intake:: 6/3/2025
Summary:: energetic, jumping up, prancing while walking and giving licks. Easy to handle and leash
Date of initial:: 6/3/2025
Summary:: Tense body for exam. Resists restraint for tasks.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Calindo so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children (Under 5): Due to Calindo's need for contact on his own terms we recommend a home with no small children.
Potential challenges: : Fearful,Separation anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: During his medical exams Calindo was reported to be tense and avoidant of staff. It is important to always go slow and give Calindo the option to walk away from any social interaction. Calindo should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Calindo’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Calindo would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period. Separation Anxiety: Calindo's former owners report that he has seperation anxiety, he whines and paces and cannot settle when left alone. If Calindo displays anxious behavior in his future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety.