Animal Profile
Remy
Hello, my name is Remy. My animal id is #241681. I am a desexed male white dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 14 years 6 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/16/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving - out of country.
Remy is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Remy is a friendly dog who was surrendered when his owners moved. Remy was stated to be 14 years old and presented underweight. Despite increasing his feedings, Remy has continued to lose weight in care. Recently, he has come down with CIRDC. Remy would benefit from a quiet environment where he can recover and be seen by a full service veterinary hospital for his weight loss.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Remy is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Remy is a friendly dog who was surrendered when his owners moved. Remy was stated to be 14 years old and presented underweight. Despite increasing his feedings, Remy has continued to lose weight in care. Recently, he has come down with CIRDC. Remy would benefit from a quiet environment where he can recover and be seen by a full service veterinary hospital for his weight loss. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! I have potential behavior challenges that staff will address with you when you meet me. I can go home today! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. I don't always like to share my food, toys or bedding with other animals.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 41 lbs
11/17/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10yo based on history; exam concurs Microchip noted on Intake? scan positive History: O surrender Subjective: BARH, appears to be house trained, immediately searched for place to defecate after leaving enclosure, appears to be eating well Observed Behavior - Walked into exam room with tail and head down, sniffing, pacing around room and investigating everything, didn't pay much attention to people. Able to examine by going slow; would occasionally flinch. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, nuclear sclerosis OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Quick examination - red gingiva on caudal teeth, moderate tartar and calculus throughout PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered, per history, no testicles in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, moderate muscle wasting along epaxials and hind limbs, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Ext normal Wood's Lamp Exam: NP Assessment ~10.5yo MN Large Mixed Breed Periodontal disease - Stage 3-4 Muscle wasting and underweight condition r/o chronic disease vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan: Routine intake procedure Send out CBC/Chem/T4 recommend dental procedure due to advanced dental disease SURGERY: Already neutered
11/18/2025
Brief recheck, BW results S/O: QAR, standing at front of kennel, no c/s/v/d noted, kibble appears uneaten; no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. *Estimate age 12-16 years (likely higher end of range) based on physical appearance. CBC: WBC 4.6 (L), neutrophils 2.889 (L), eosinophils 0.11 (L) CHEM: Glucose 118 (H), ALP 193 (H) TT4: 0.9 (L) A: Leukopenia, neutropenia - ro bone marrow disease (neoplasia) vs infection vs other Low TT4 - ro euthyroid sick vs hypothyroid Geriatric - suspect underlying illness Periodontal disease Underweight P: Monitor closely on rounds, placed log Concern for underlying systemic disease causing BW abnormalities
11/19/2025
Brief recheck, geriatric dog with leukopenia + neutropenia on bw S/O: QAR, resting on soft bedding, no c/s/v/d noted, good appetite recorded on log, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. A/P: Geriatric, underweight, periodontal disease - CTM closely while at QACC
11/23/2025
recheck -geriatric -neutropenic -underweight S/O QAR, comes up to the front of the kennel, no c/s/v/d appreciated, food bowls and log not present EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, no apparent lesions or lameness appreciated A. Geriatric Neutropenic on intake bloods Underweight P. Given new monitoring log scheduled for repeat blood draw 2 weeks from intake bloods to monitor neutropenia CTM closely on rounds and recheck as scheduled
12/2/2025
Weight loss noted (6 lbs since intake ~2 weeks ago), bw results - history of neutropenia S/O: QAR, good appetite during exam, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: Mild mucoid nasal discharge, no ocular discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, underweight BCS 2-3/9 CBC: neutrophils 11.062 (H), lymphocytes 0.8 (L), monocytes 0.813 (H), eosinophils 0 (L) CHEM: chloride 107 (L), globulin 4.1 (H), ALP 288 (H) T4: 0.6 (L) A: Weight loss, underweight - ro CIRDC vs underlying systemic illness CIRDC Neutropenia - resolved, now neutrophilia, likely infection vs inflammation Low TT4 - ro euthyroid sick > hypothyroid (no clinical signs of hypothyroidism) Geriatric Prognosis: Guarded P: Placed monitoring log and move to iso sign Start TID feedings Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days CTM closely on rounds Recheck and reweigh in one week
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Remy was anxious, but social with a loose body. Staff were able to pet, and scan for m/c. Due to the level of activity at the shelter, staff did not place ACC collar.
Date of Intake: 11/16/2025
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Remy is a aprox. 11-year-old, large, male, neutered, dog. He came to QACC via owner surrender.
Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 2 dogs
How is this dog around strangers?: He is shy and prefers contact on his own terms.
How is this dog around children?: He actively avoids children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: He avoids familiar dogs. He is tolerant and playful around unfamiliar dogs. He has previously lived with two small dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: He lunges towards cats.
Resource guarding:: He values food, treats, and toys. He guards these items by hovering with a tense body, growling and barking, and snapping.
Bite history:: There is a bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: He is reported to be mouthy/take treats roughly. He has general anxiety. He is fearful of loud noises. While on walks he is fearful of moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars). He is fearful when held/restrained, when startled, when his paws are touched, and when his collar is grabbed. He is not bothered when woken from sleep and when pushed off furniture.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: He is a very active and playful dog. He spends most of his time in the bedroom. He has been to the groomer. In his previous home he would go on two 15-minute walks a day. He is crate trained, but does not use it now. Getting in/being in a car makes him nervous. He knows, "sit", "lay down", and "paw". He is loving, sweet, and excitable. He loves bones, greenies, and digging.
Date of intake:: 11/16/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 2 dogs ( 2 SMB)
Behavior toward strangers:: shy and prefers contact on his own terms.
Behavior toward children:: actively avoids children.
Behavior toward dogs:: avoids familiar dogs. He is tolerant and playful around unfamiliar dogs
Behavior toward cats:: lunges towards cats.
Resource guarding:: He values food, treats, and toys. He guards these items by hovering with a tense body, growling and barking, and snapping.
Bite history:: Remy values food, treats, and toys. He guards these items by hovering with a tense body, growling and barking, and snapping. He has previously bitten a small dog while guarding food and toys. About two years ago Remy was playing with a ball with another resident dog. His owner threw the ball, the other resident dog approached the ball at the same time as Remy, Remy growled, lunged, and bit the other dog on the butt, and released. The bite broke skin and was treated at home. About a year ago Remy was eating food when another resident small dog approached him. Remy growled, and bit the other dog once on the leg and let go. The bite broke skin and was treated at home.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Remy is noted to have a high energy level in the prior home.
Other Notes:: He is reported to be mouthy/take treats roughly. He has general anxiety. He is fearful of loud noises. While on walks he is fearful of moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars). He is fearful when held/restrained, when startled, when his paws are touched, and when his collar is grabbed. He is not bothered when woken from sleep and when pushed off furniture. He is a very active and playful dog. He spends most of his time in the bedroom. He has been to the groomer. In his previous home he would go on two 15-minute walks a day. He is crate trained, but does not use it now. Getting in/being in a car makes him nervous. He knows, "sit", "lay down", and "paw". He is loving, sweet, and excitable. He loves bones, greenies, and digging.
Date of assessment:: 11/18/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: N/A Reactivity to dogs: N/A Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Expores room- sought exit, panting Call over: Readily approaches- neutral body, allows light petting Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- neutral body Exuberant handling: Allowed- neutral body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- neutral body Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: Sniffs walks away Toy comments:
Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 11/19/25 Remy is introduced at the gate to an unfamiliar female dog while off leash at the care center. Remy appears neutral in frame as he approaches the gate. Remy appears aloof, displacing along the gate line, sniffing the pen. Remy ignores the female dog for the remainder of the time. Remy is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.
Summary (7):: 11/29/25: Remy is at the back of his kennel laying down when approached, and is removed from kennel with ease. Remy walks slowly to the yard and meets two dogs, but does not pay any mind to them and only approaches to sniff. Remy is aloof with staff, but tolerates all handling. Remy is brought back to kennel with no issue.
Date of intake:: 11/16/2025
Summary:: anxious, but social with a loose body. Staff were able to pet
Date of initial:: 11/17/2025
Summary:: Walked into exam room with tail and head down, sniffing, pacing around room and investigating everyt
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend that Remy be placed in an adult-only home at this time. No cats: Remy is noted to lunge at cats in the prior home. We reccomend he be placed in a home with no cats. Recommend no dog parks/Place with a New Hope partner: We recommend Remy be placed as the only dog in the home due to his bite history towards other dogs, due to resource guarding, and we reccomend no dog parks.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (dog)
Potential challenges comments:: Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: He is reported to be mouthy/take treats roughly. Practice gentle treat delivery with clear cues and reward soft mouth behavior. Redirect mouthiness to appropriate toys. Please see the Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Anxiety: Remy is noted to have general anxiety. Provide structured routines, calming enrichment, and teach relaxation cues. Keep sessions short and positive to reduce stress. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: He is fearful of loud noises. While on walks he is fearful of moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars). Use desensitization and counter-conditioning at a safe distance, rewarding calm behavior. Gradually decrease distance as comfort improves. Please see the handout On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Handling/touch sensitivity: He is fearful when held/restrained, when startled, when his paws are touched, and when his collar is grabbed. Use slow, reward-based desensitization to handling and avoid sudden movements. Allow voluntary participation to build trust. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Bite history (dog)/Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Resource guarding:Remy values food, treats, and toys. He guards these items by hovering with a tense body, growling and barking, and snapping. He has previously bitten a small dog while guarding food and toys.About two years ago Remy was playing with a ball with another resident dog. His owner threw the ball, the other resident dog approached the ball at the same time as Remy, Remy growled, lunged, and bit the other dog on the butt, and released. The bite broke skin and was treated at home.About a year ago Remy was eating food when another resident small dog approached him. Remy growled, and bit the other dog once on the leg and let go. The bite broke skin and was treated at home. Please see the handout on Bite history (dog)/Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Resource guarding.