Animal Profile
Caesar
Hello, my name is Caesar. My animal id is #244308. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 12/24/2025.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Pre-Screener FormCaesar is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Caesar was brought to MACC due to a bite incident in the home with the resident child. The owner is unsure what prompted the bite. This bite broke skin and required medical treatment. While in the Care Center, Caesar presented as tense and hypervigilant. Medically, Caesar is underweight and receiving treatment for CIRDC.
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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 Caesar is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Caesar was brought to MACC due to a bite incident in the home with the resident child. The owner is unsure what prompted the bite. This bite broke skin and required medical treatment. While in the Care Center, Caesar presented as tense and hypervigilant. Medically, Caesar is underweight and receiving treatment for CIRDC.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 57.6 lbs
12/24/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-6y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Brought to shelter by police after bite incident in home. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Relaxed with slow wagging tail in kennel. Elected sedation due to severity of bite. 0.6ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml and 0.6ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM. Provided light but adequate sedation. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzle in place PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment underweight Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks appropriate for hold 175mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery
1/3/2026
SO: Due for release from rabies observation BAR, comes to kennel door wagging tail eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits appreciated at this time A: no clinical signs of rabies appreciated P: Patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurologic signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC.
1/8/2026
Clear nasal discharge and sniffling noted while cage side, but takes treats offered A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 275mg PO SID x10d
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 12/24/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, with limited history
Bite history:: Yes, see behavior summary below
Date of assessment:: 1/7/2026
Summary:: Caesar was surrender to the Care center due to a bite incident. Caesar was with the owner’s two-year-old son when he bit the child on the face. The owner is unsure what prompted the bite. They yelled for Caesar to get off the child, and Caesar listen. The child was taken to the hospital and treated for two facial lacerations, with one eye swollen shut. While in the Care Center, Caesar presented as tense and hypervigilant. Due to the severity of Caesar bite and location of the bite, Caesar is not a candidate for a handling assessment.
Summary (7):: 12/31/25 (KSV): Caesar is lying down in kennel, and as the handler speaks to him, Caesar tilts his head and stands up with a neutral body. The handler begins to give Caesar treats, which he gently takes and eats; the handler also presents their hand, which Caesar sniffs. The handler continues to give Caesar treats; he maintains a neutral body and slow wagging tail. Ending the interaction, the handler tosses treats into Caesar's kennel.
Date of intake:: 12/24/2025
Summary:: Tense, hypervigilant
Date of initial:: 12/24/2025
Summary:: Relaxed, with slow wagging tail
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Caesar 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 the bite incident 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: : Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:: Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.