Animal Profile
Snoopy
Hello, my name is Snoopy. My animal id is #160475. I am a female black dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 7 months old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 12/14/2022.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Snoopy is in need of emergency placement due to behavior concerns. In Snoopy's previous home, Snoopy bit the neighbor's dog and then redirected it onto his foster. The canine victims had to get stitches, and his foster had punctures on his hand. Medically, Snoopy has heartworm disease and is obese.
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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 Snoopy is in need of emergency placement due to behavior concerns. In Snoopy's previous home, Snoopy bit the neighbor's dog and then redirected it onto his foster. The canine victims had to get stitches, and his foster had punctures on his hand. Medically, Snoopy has heartworm disease and is obese. Snoopy was brought to the care centers due to a bite incident. Snoopy was in the home when she noticed a small dog in the hallway. She ran towards the other dog and bit it on the shoulder. Snoopy proceeded to bite and hold onto the small dog's tail. The foster's partner attempted to open Snoopy's mouth and was bitten on both hands. The small dog received punctures, and the other victim had punctures on his hands. In the care centers, Snoopy takes treats from the handler. She becomes tense when seeing other animals but is easily refocused. She would be best set up for success in an adult-only, single-pet home with an experienced adopter/foster through a New Hope partner that can utilize further socialization sessions and address any challenges Snoopy presents with the use of a certified trainer that uses force-free reward-based methods.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 52 lbs
12/16/2022
DVM Intake Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Surrendered to ACC from rescue group Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Panting, wagging tail, loose and wiggly when greeting but starts lip licking when exam begins. Takes some treats, muzzled for intake tasks Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 6/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. CRT <2. Stage dental disease. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: female intact, no mammary gland tumors, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: Obese Prognosis: Good Plan: Recommend weight loss with placement Surgery: Okay for surgery
12/16/2022
*ADDENDUM* Heartworm positive on two snap tests. Scheduled confirmatory MF testing, gave heartgard and started doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 28d until 1/13. Short walks/limit activity sign placed on kennel door.
12/22/2022
Microfilaria test negative. Patient previously tested positive twice, continue with current treatment plan.
12/22/2022
Start trazodone 10 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for FAS
12/23/2022
BAR in kennel, no c/s/v/d. No evidence of neurologic disease.
1/9/2023
Start gabapentin 13 mg/kg and clonidine .05 mg/kg PO q12 indefinitely for FAS. Continue trazodone as previously prescribed.
1/13/2023
Heartgard given PO today, day 30 of heartworm treatment. Next step is day 60 - heartgard and first melarsomine injection due. *Previously noted "okay for surgery" at intake exam. Due to heartworm disease, a permanent waiver has been issued.
1/18/2023
Progress Exam S/O: BAR, active in kennel, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Heartworm disease P: Recommend heartworm treatment per schedule with placement Okay for travel, signed HC
1/13/2023
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Permanent] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with Heartworm disease and the staff veterinarians are issuing a PERMANENT waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. ACC does not have the facility to safely sterilize your pet with his/her current condition. However, your veterinarian will provide consultation on whether this procedure can or should be performed under their supervision. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment and proper oversight of your pet's health. All costs for follow up care and subsequent surgery is at the expense of the adopter.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake she was relaxed and allowed the counselor to collar her. She walked back to the kennel on her own but pulled very hard while on leash.
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Snoopy is a dark brown and white female dog that was surrendered to BACC as a stray due to behavior concerns. The client stated that he was fostering her since August of 2022.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 1 dog
How is this dog around strangers?: When around strangers she is friendly and outgoing. When playing with adults she is exuberant.
How is this dog around children?: She has not spent time in the home with children so it is unknown how she will react.
How is this dog around other dogs?: She has spent time in the home with a large male dog and she was relaxed and respectful. When playing with other dogs she is somewhat rough.
How is this dog around cats?: She has not spent time in the home with cats so it is unknown how she will react.
Resource guarding:: She is friendly if someone was to touch her food treats or toys. She is also friendly if someone unknown approaches her house or family member.
Bite history:: She has bitten another dog before, but she has never bit a person.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Her foster states that at times she becomes anxious while left alone and she can also be hard to control. During loud noises she is not bothered. She is not bothered if she is restrained pushed off the furniture or disturbed while she sleeps. She is afraid of being bathed but enjoys being brushed. She has never needed to have her nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Heartworm
For a New Family to Know: Her foster described her as Friendly affectionate, playful, excitable, and anxious at times. When at home she is a love bug and enjoys cuddles. she also is very calm in the home and enjoys napping. Her favorite toys are squeaky toys. She has been kept mostly indoors and he eats both wet and dry dog food. When using the bathroom, she will go outside on the grass or cement. When left alone in the home she is well behaved and never has she been crated. She has never been left in the yard so it is unknown how she will react. She is used to brisk walks on the leash. When on leash she pulls hard. When off leash she will keep her distance and is hard to catch.
Date of intake:: 12/14/2022
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, limited history
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 1 dog (large male)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and playful with resident dog
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Snoopy bit a small dog and the person attempted to break up the fight. Snoopy ran out of the apartment and into the hallway to bite the neighbor's small dog on his shoulder. He released then bit and held onto the dog's tail. The foster's partner ran out into the hallway and grabbed Snoopy's mouth. The partner pried Snoopy's mouth open and was bitten on both hands leaving 4 small punctures. The small dog needed several stitches.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Snoopy is noted to have a medium energy level.
Other Notes:: She becomes anxious while left alone. When on leash she pulls hard
Date of assessment:: 12/23/2022
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild to moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Social with handlers, loose, wiggly, explores room, jumps up on handler Handling Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Handling comments: Tense, lip licking, head whip Arousal Jog: Follows (loose, neutral) Arousal comments: None Knock: No response Knock Comments: Wagging, distracted Toy: Grips, moves away Toy comments: None
Summary:: According to her previous owner, Snoopy spent time in the home with a large male dog and she was relaxed and respectful. When playing with other dogs she is somewhat rough. Snoopy has a bite history with a smaller dog, resulting in redirection to the foster. The small dog received stitches, and the foster's partner had four punctures on his hand. 12/30/22: While on-leash at the Care Center, Snoopy is introduced to a novel male dog via gate greet. Upon seeing him, she immediately lunges, growls and snarls at him. She is guided away on leash to avoid escalation.
Summary (2):: 1/5/22: Snoopy is barking, wagging and panting anxiously while standing on her kennel door when handler approaches. She allows for easy leashing and pulls moderately as she is led outdoors. She is brought to the play yard where she is loose and wagging as handler attaches a drag leash. She trots around and plays with tennis balls, checking in with handlers in between playing. She sits on cue to accept tossed treats and wags with a loose body as she accepts petting. She remains loose, wagging and social for the duration of the session. She is easily re-leashed and led back to kennel where she hops in without issue. 12/23/22 (late entry) When the handler approaches Snoopy kennel she is standing at the front barking the handler tosses her treats which takes. Snoopy displays a wagging tail and neutral body. the handler opens up her kennel door easily leashing her. The handler walks her out of the kennel room where she remained on a loose leash. Once outside Snoopy relieves herself; When seeing another dog she begins o raise her tail straight and have forward ears. The handler regains her attention when called and treats being tossed. Snoppy is taken to the play yard and she explores the yard and check-in in on the handler for treats. The handler re-leash her taking her back into the center where she was placed into her kennel without issue. 12/18/22 When handler approaches, Snoopy is laying down calmly in front of the kennel door. The handler is able to leash her with no problem. They proceed outside and head straight to the play yard. Once outside, the handler is able to collar Snoopy while still holding the leash because she didnt move. She remained still. The handler allows Snoopy to free roam. Snoopy has a loose body and wagging tail. Snoopy is fearful of loud noises and will jump when she hears them. The handler returns Snoopy back to the facility. She walks moderately on leash. Once in the kennel room, Snoopy enters her kennel with no issues.
Date of intake:: 12/13/2022
Summary:: Allowed handling
Date of initial:: 12/16/2022
Summary:: Loose, panting, lip licking
ENERGY LEVEL:: Snoopy is described by her previous owners as having a medium energy level. She will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the severity of Snoopy's bite, she should go to a home with older children. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Snoopy's history as well as her behavior in play group (see dog-dog summary), we feel that Snoopy should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior toward other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can help Snoopy associate dogs with things she enjoys, like toys or treats. Place with a New Hope partner: Snoopy's bite history is significant. This is a behavior that has been rehearsed will require careful environmental management and likely significant lifestyle adaptations to prevent injury to his future humans and to increase Snoopy's quality of life. We highly recommend consultation with a veterinary behaviorist and/or highly qualified behavior modification trainer.
Potential challenges: : Fearful,House soiling,Bite history (dog),Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Snoopy is noted to be partially house-trained. Positive reinforcement should be utilized to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on House Soiling. Fearful: Snoopy is fearful in the care centers and needs a slow approach. Please see the handout on Decompression. Bite history (human)Bite history (dog): Snoopy bit a small dog and redirected it onto a person when they attempted to break up the fight. Please see the handout on Bite History.