Animal Profile
Chowder
Hello, my name is Chowder. My animal id is #242236. I am a desexed male cream dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 11/21/2025.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Pre-Screener FormChowder is at risk due to behavioral reasons. He has been observed to snap, hard bark, snarl, and bare teeth when staff interact or attempt to leash him. With select handlers Chowder is able to be coaxed out of kennel and is receptive to treats. However when handler attempted to place a collar on him he escalated to snapping and bit them on the arm. This bite did not break skin. Medically Chowder has chronic pyoderma, dental disease, and has developed pneumonia due to CIRDC infection. Chowder is receiving injectable medication for treatment due to low appetite.
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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 Chowder is at risk due to behavioral reasons. He has been observed to snap, hard bark, snarl, and bare teeth when staff interact or attempt to leash him. With select handlers Chowder is able to be coaxed out of kennel and is receptive to treats. However when handler attempted to place a collar on him he escalated to snapping and bit them on the arm. This bite did not break skin. Medically Chowder has chronic pyoderma, dental disease, and has developed pneumonia due to CIRDC infection. Chowder is receiving injectable medication for treatment due to low appetite. Chowder was brought in as a stray so his past behaviors is unknown. In the Care Centers, Chowder is highly fearful and escalate to defensive behaviors. Chowder was observed to growl, snarled, snaps when staff attempts to interact with him. Chowder should go to an adult only home through a New Hope Partner that can manage his behavior using positive reinforcement.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 17.8 lbs
11/21/2025
DVM 2172 gave single dose of Trazodone 50mg due to reported behavior noted during admission and to help with FAS overnight.
11/22/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10-12 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Agency, found abandoned Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense in kennel, dodges leash and attempts to bite leash, lifting lip. Able to eventually be leashed and brought to intakes. Sedated for safe handling using 0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM Is there evidence of Cruelty? Yes Is there evidence of Neglect? Yes Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 120 bpm R = WNL BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears have thick yellow waxy debris AU, alopecia on external pinna AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Oligodontia, bilateral fistulas at the aspect of the maxillary canines, PDDZ 4/4 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, 3-4cm soft lipoma like mass palpated at the aspect of the L axillary region, matted hair coat with feces and urine in coat. Alopecia and yellow crusting present on ventral chest and abdomen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Otitis chronic Severe PDDZ Chronic pyoderma Matted haircoat Neutered male Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks + exam CBC/CHM in house Photos for cruelty/neglect Await sort/behavior assessment Rx: Cefpodoxime 100mg PO SID x7d Simplera AU once Trazodone 75mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Already neutered
11/22/2025
CBC HCT 35.2% (37.3-61.7) Hgb 12.9 g/dL (13.1-20.5) WBC 22.5 K/uL (5.05-16.76) - moderate neutrophilia 19.4 K/uL CHM Glucose 84 mg/dL SDMA 9 ug/dL Creatinine 0.7 mg/dL BUN 25 mg/dL Lytes WNL Hyperglobulinemia 4.6 g/dL A: Anemia w/o reticulocytosis- r/o pre-regenerative vs. non-regenerative Leukocytosis with neutrophilia- r/o infection vs. inflammatory Hyperglobulinemia- r/o inflammatory vs. other P: Continue with current treatment plan
11/28/2025
Clear nasal discharge + coughing noted during cage side rounds S: QAR O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic but coughing MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 100mg PO SID x10d
11/28/2025
Not eating medications. Repeatedly shallow coughing in kennel. Food bowls untouched. A: CIRDC Pneumonia likely Anorexia P: LRS 150mls SQ q24hr x5d Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.8 ml SQ q24hr x5d Enrofloxacin 100mg/ml 0.8ml diluted to 2ml in sterile water SQ q24hr x5d
12/2/2025
Issue List: - CIRDC/pneumonia - anemia - dental disease - allergies with chronic otitis QAR; food bowl untouched this morning H/L: eupneic U/G: MC MSI: normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet A) geriatric canine with CIRDC and +/- pneumonia; low appetite P) CWSC Because appetite is low, continuing injectable meds
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Date of intake:: 11/21/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history
Date of assessment:: 11/30/2025
Summary:: **11/30/25**: When brought into the assessment room Chowder was obsvered to be tense and anxious. Noted to have a tense body, and was whining while in the assessment room. Chowder retreats from the collar when the handler attempts to place it on him. During the second attempt Chower vocalizes and snaps making contact with the handlers arm. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Chowder is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time. **11/23/25**:Chowder is highly fearful in the Care Centers. He was observed to hard bark, tense, growl, snarl, bare his teeth and snap at staff. Due to these behaviors, Chowder will not get a handling assessment.
Summary (6):: 11/30/25: Chowder is standing in his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed on a pre-clip with ease and is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a neutral body frame and has no reactions to dogs or people as he explores around. He is then taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he would jump up on the handlers while whimpering. He would back away while whimpering as the handler attempts to collar him. He then snaps at the handler’s hand after eating a treat and still refuses to be collared. He is then taken back to his kennel with no issues.
Summary (7):: 11/23/25: Chowder is sitting up at the front of the kennel, the leash is presented and he bites and holds the leash. Handler takes high value treats and Chowder is receptive. He is slowly coaxed out of the kennel and brought to the backyard. He wanders slowly around a portion of the yard. Chowder is then coaxed back inside with high value. He is then returned to kennel without issue. 11/22/25: Chowder is at the back of his kennel, sleeping as handler approaches. As handler begins to unlock the kennel, he would slowly get up and attempt to lunge towards the handler. Handler is then able to successfully lasso him, handler would then open the kennel door and swing it open, Chowder would slowly follow out after mild leash pressure is used. He would then walk alongside the handler out to the yard, while in the yard he would sniff around and relieve himself. Chowder would remain aloof throughout the walk and wouldn't react towards any passing stimuli. He is then clipped shortly after and easily returned to his kennel.
Date of intake:: 11/21/2025
Summary:: Growl, snarl, snap, bare teeth
Date of initial:: 11/22/2025
Summary:: Dodge, tense, leash bites, lip curl, sedated
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Chowder 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): Chowder should go to a home with older children due to his behaviors in the Care Centers. Place with a New Hope partner: Chowder should got to a New Hope Partner that can manage his behaviors.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Chowder was observed to snap, hard bark, snarl and bare his teeth when staff attempt to place their slip leash on him or interact with him. When a handler attempted to place a collar on him Chowder eslcated to biting them on the arm. Positive reinforcement should used to help Chowder feel comfortable with handling from new people. Please see the handouts on Handling/touch sensitivity and Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.