Animal Profile

Julian is on the At-Risk List due to medical concerns. He has persistent dilute urine, a distended abdomen, skin/coat changes, and bloodwork abnormalities concerning for an underlying endocrine disease such as Cushing’s disease; thyroid abnormalities and possible urinary disease were also identified. Further diagnostics and ongoing medical management are recommended after placement. Julian also has significant fear/stress with handling, which makes necessary diagnostics and medical management challenging.

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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 Julian is on the At-Risk List due to medical concerns. He has persistent dilute urine, a distended abdomen, skin/coat changes, and bloodwork abnormalities concerning for an underlying endocrine disease such as Cushing's disease; thyroid abnormalities and possible urinary disease were also identified. Further diagnostics and ongoing medical management are recommended after placement. Julian also has significant fear/stress with handling, which makes necessary diagnostics and medical management challenging. Julian was surrendered as a stray so we have no history on his behavior in a home environment. Julian has shown fearful behavior while at the care center, and has not acclimated well. He has been highly reluctant to leave his kennel, lying at the back of his kennel when staff have attempted to leash him, and avoidant of handling, escalating to growling during medical handling. Due to his fearfulness, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 85 lbs

Medical Notes

10/14/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~8-10 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Stray Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Some sniffing, some curiosity. Very nervous and tense. stiff gait when examined. low growled and snapped once. Limited visual exam performed. Took some treats. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL limited visual exam BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited visual oral exam: Mild calculus on teeth on left side. H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic on right side. unable to auscultate left side. ABD: distended abdomen. unable to palpate due to high FAS U/G: Male - suspect intact. scrotum appears thickened and scarred. Urinated large puddle of dilute urine in intake room. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: dull hair coat. Alopecia on hind limbs, dorsolumbar back, and tail with moderate erythema and scabs. moderate pododermatitis x4 CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Senior suspect MI mature adult mixed breed Pododermatitis Dermatitis Dilute urine Distended abdomen, alopecia - ddx: Cushing's vs. other metabolic disease Prognosis: Fair Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks USG from free catch sample: 1.007 Recommend bloodwork - unable to perform today due to high FAS, added tech task in 2 days with gaba/traz on board. Recommend veterinarian recheck in 2 days with gaba/traz on board. ADD Gabapentin (16 mg/kg) 600mg BID TFN ADD Trazodone (5mg/kg) 200mg BID TFN ADD Cephalexin (26 mg/kg) 1,000 mg BID x 14 days SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

10/14/2026

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.

10/17/2026

Bloodwork results, brief recheck S/O: QAR, resting on bed; good appetite, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: monocytes 1.36 (H), eosinophils 0.03 (L), platelets 605 (H) CHEM: phosphorus 6.7 (H), potassium 6.1 (H), chloride 101 (L), ALP 535 (H) T4: 0.7 (L) A: Low T4 - ro hypothryoidism vs euthyroid sick Thrombocytosis, ALP elevation - can be noted in hyperadrenocorticism vs other Hyposthenuria noted at intake (USG 1.007) Geriatric Distended abdomen Dermatitis, pododermatitis, alopecia Dental disease (unable to perform full oral exam) P: Added on free T4, cTSH Collect urine for UA (ideally on early morning sample) CTM while at QACC- patient will need veterinary follow-up with placement

10/18/2026

Collect urine for UA to idexx, free catch okay. GET EARLY AM SAMPLE. *Use caution* Urine collected and sent to Idexx (free catch)

10/19/2026

UA results- free catch USG: 1.014, dilute but more concentrated than on intake 10/17 1.007 2+ proteinuria r/o contamination vs losses - aligns with HAC marked rods (>40/HPF) without pyuria r/o contamination A/P Dilute urine persists awaiting rest of lab results

10/20/2026

DVM Blood Work Interpretation S/O: Geriatric dog with high FAS limiting examination/diagnostics. Distended abdomen, alopecia, dermatitis/pododermatitis and PU/PD/dilute urine noted. Diagnostics: -CBC: Monocytes 1.36 H, platelets 605 H -Chem: ALP 535 H, phosphorus 6.7 H, K 6.1 H, Cl 101 L, Na:K 24 L; renal values WNL -Thyroid: TT4 0.7 L, free T4 <0.3 L, cTSH WNL -UA: USG 1.007 ? 1.014; 2+ protein; >40 rods/HPF without pyuria on free-catch sample A: -Geriatric -Suspect hyperadrenocorticism based on distended abdomen, alopecia/dermatitis, persistent dilute urine, ALP elevation and thrombocytosis; r/o other endocrine/metabolic or systemic disease -Low TT4/free T4 with normal cTSH - hypothyroidism vs euthyroid sick/nonthyroidal illness -Proteinuria/bacteriuria on free-catch UA - contamination vs occult UTI/renal protein loss -Mild electrolyte abnormalities; r/o sample variation vs endocrine/metabolic disease -Dermatitis/pododermatitis/alopecia -High FAS/behavioral concerns significantly complicating further diagnostics and medical management -Prognosis guarded pending further diagnostics P: -Continue current treatment/supportive care and CTM while at QACC -No additional diagnostics planned in shelter -New Hope placement ASAP; all further diagnostics and medical management to be pursued after placement with outside veterinarian -Recommend further endocrine evaluation, sterile UA +/- culture, and reassessment of proteinuria, electrolytes and thyroid status after placement -Add to ARL for Medical for one listing -If not placed, proceed to QA for EHR

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Basic Information:: Age: 7 years old Color: White and grey Sex: Male Altered: Yes Size: Medium Surrender Reason: Housing instability Length of time owned: 7 years Where the previous owner got this dog: Adopted

Previously lived with:: Adults, Children

How is this dog around strangers?: Friendly & Outgoing

How is this dog around children?: Playful

How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Friendly & Outgoing Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Playful Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Friendly & Outgoing

How is this dog around cats?: Cats: Playful Other Animals: Friendly & Outgoing

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Food, Toys Reaction: Has a tense body or hovers over them

Bite history:: No history

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Low (mostly lays around)

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Behavior concerns: None, my dog is the best! Reacts to on walks: Cats Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Barks/Growls - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Has no known allergies or medical concerns Last vet check: 7/20/2023 at 20th Ave vet

For a New Family to Know: He is very social, affectionate, and friendly dog who enjoys being around people. He loves bath time and playing in the water, and he walks very well on a leash with no pulling. He typically goes on walks once or twice a day. He used to be crated but no longer needs one and can comfortably stay home alone. He loves car rides! He is well-trained and accustomed to being around people, as his previous owner used to take him to work every day. He can walk off-leash without any issues and is described as a calm, easygoing, and friendly dog. One of his previous owner’s favorite things about him is how friendly he is with new people who approach him. He enjoys all kinds of tasty food, bones, and toys, especially dolls or toys that make sounds. He eats both wet and dry food, specifically Health Extension.

Date of intake:: 10/13/2026

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

Date of assessment:: 10/15/2026

Summary:: Julian has not acclimated well to the care center environment, and has been highly reluctant to leave his kennel. On two subsequent attempts to bring him to the behavior office for his handling assessment, he has remained curled up at the back of the kennel with his head lowered, highly avoidant of the leash and unable to be coaxed forward. For these reasons, out of concern for his stress levels, a handling assessment is not conducted.

Summary (7):: 10/19/26: Julian is at the back of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is curled up tightly and will wake up and look at the handler with a soft expression and neutral frame as they open the door. The handler will then crouch down and coax him to the front of the kennel with baby talk and a few treats. He is leashed as he eats the treats and will then walk slowly out of kennel and goes on a walk with the handler. Julian remains at the handler's side or slightly behind the handler for the duration of the walk, in which case the handler would slow down further. The leash ring is clipped with no issue while Julian is distracted and he is brought into the building and will walk into kennel with no issue. 10/18/26: Julian growls as the handler approaches to remove him from his kennel but is able to be verbally coaxed out. He walks slowly through the care center and is guided upstairs through the elevator, where he begins sniffing and exploring his surroundings. When the handler attempts to coax him again, Julian displays whale eye and chooses to walk away. After a urine sample is collected, Julian is brought back to his kennel and readily runs inside without issue. 10/17/26: Julian is laying on his bed as the handler approaches. The handler tosses cheese into the kennel, and Julian gets up from his bed to eat. He is coaxed through the leash with food and brought to the office. In the office, Julian takes more treats and stands in front of the handler, not paying much attention to the handler unless there is food. He is later returned to his kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 10/13/2026

Date of initial:: 10/14/2026

Summary:: Very nervous and tense. Low growled and snapped once

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to his fearfulness, we recommend an adult only home for Julian at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Julian has shown highly fearful behavior at the care center, and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Julian has shown fearful and avoidant behavior while at the care center, and has been highly reluctant to leave his kennel. He has escalated to growling at handlers attempting to leash him, and during his medical exam, he growled and snapped once when examined. He gives clear signals that he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Julian, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow him to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. He 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 Fearful and Defensive Aggression.