04/11/2026
GONE BUT FOREVER IN OUIR HEARTS - MURDERED!!! APRIL 12
EUTH COMMAND!!! SOS!!!
BLUE!!! 3 YRS OLD 70 LBS!!! SO HE CAME DOWN WITH PNEUMONIA IN ACC AND STRUGGLED YET ALWAYS GOOD. NOW RECOVERED AND ON KILL LIST! SMH! READ THRU HIS PROFILE. HE IS A SOCIAL SWEET BOY. HE IS SAID TO LEASH BITE BUT IN A PLAYFUL MANNER. YES HE JUMPED FACE HIGH FOR TREATS! HOW THEY TWIST THINGS TO CEMENT THEIR REASON TO KILL! SMH! KIDS OVER 13. HE HAS SOME ON LEASH/BARRIER FRUSTRATION. WALKING WITH A TOY WILL HELP HIM TOO. SUCH A GOOD BOY. LET HIM DECOMPRESS. PLEASE STEP UP! HELP HIM TO SAFETY!!!
TO BE KILLED APRIL 11, 2026
Blue is a 3-year-old boy who arrived as a stray, and despite everything, he’s shown just how social and people-loving he truly is. From the start, he has allowed handling, sought out interaction, and shown a friendly, engaging personality. Blue is treat-motivated and eager to connect, making him a great candidate for positive, reward-based training. He’s an active, energetic dog who will thrive with structure, consistency, and daily outlets for both his mind and body.
The shelter environment has been overwhelming for him, but even here, Blue continues to show he wants to engage and be with people. In a calm, experienced home or with a dedicated rescue, he will have the opportunity to decompress, learn, and truly shine.
💛 A social, energetic boy who just needs the right guidance to become an amazing companion.
📩 New Hope placement required – please message to help foster or adopt.
BLUE 248943 MANHATTAN ACC
Estimated to be 3 years mo old, 70 Lbs
UNALTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
STRAY FROM NY
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE: 03/04/2026
PET PROFILE
Stray, no known history.
Blue arrived at the Care Center as a stray with limited history. Blue was noted to leash bite consistently on intake, however allowed handling and was highly social during his handling assessment. Unfortunately, Blue has been struggling with a low-threshold for arousal since his intake. He has been leash-biting with increasing consistency and jumping high up to face level toward handlers. He remains social and treat motivated, however when leash biting he becomes difficult to handle safely and in one instance nearly caught the hand of a staff member. We recommend placement with an experienced New Hope Partner to help manage his behavioral triggers with positive, force-free handling.
What my friends at ACC say about me:
My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet!
I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy!
Upon intake: Blue was howling in the lobby but allowed the counselor to place a leash on him. Once leashed, he repeatedly jumped up and bit at the leash. He also pulled strongly while being walked.
ASSESSMENT NOTES
Date of assessment: 4/4/2026
Summary: Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: None
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments:
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social
Call over: Approaches handler readily
Sociability comments: Leans into the handler accepting contact
Soft handling: Accepts contact
Exuberant handling: Accepts contact
Comments: Neutral body
Arousal
Jog comments: Follows handler readily, loose body
Knock
Knock comments: Approaches the handler readily
Toy
Toy comments: Becomes tense and hovers over the toy
Summary (5): 4/6/26: (AM walk) Blue is loose bodied at front kennel, makes soft eye contact with handler, mild panting. Blue is leashed easily with a treat lure. Blue exits kennel with neutral body, moderate-consistent pull. Blue exits to sidewalk. Blue is treat receptive, allows all petting of face, neck and torso. Blue is maintains loose body mild panting on walk. Blue gets wiggly as people on sidewalk greet him verbally. Blue is walked around the block, unlike previous notes Blue completes this entire interaction without any attempts to bite the leash. Blue is walked back to MACC and re-enters kennel without issue.
4/3/26: (AM walk) Blue is exuberantly standing on hind legs, loose body wagging tail. He is easily leashed with a treat lure, he pulls moderately out of kennel, takes treats in hallway dropped on floor. A secondary staff member accompanies to take photos and video of Blue. In driveway Blue remains highly treat receptive, however at times jumps face height as handler with camera grabs treats from pouch. Blue does takes treats firmly from hand, and engages with staff for photos and video. After the secondary staff member leave (the person taking photos and video) Blue begins persistently low growling. He takes treats but often grabs hold of the leash again. Low-growling can be heard, he is neutral body with fast wagging tail. Blue eventually relinquishes with more treats and the leash is pulled tighter. Blue is walked back to kennel and he re-enters without issue.
4/2/26: Blue is at the front of his kennel with a soft body, jumping on the kennel door. The handler feeds him treats, and as he eats them, they leash him; Blue exits his kennel and the handler drops treats in front of him as they exit, which he eats. Once outside, Blue attempts to bite the leash and the p**p bag, but the handler gives the sit position; he follows and eats the treat. On the street, Blue walks ahead either mild leash tension, presenting a wiggly body; he doesn’t react to dogs or passersby. When slight leash pressure is applied, Blue turns around and jumps and bites the leash; the handler breaks his focus with a toy. He carries the toy for a few feet and then drops it to. Blue looks up to leash bite, but the handler shows him and treat; he jumps for it but follows the sit command again and is given it. This is done a few times. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Blue to his kennel.
4/1/26 (PM walks): Blue is reported to leash bite in kennel and while exiting the room; he doesn't let go in the hallway and jumps high to bite the leash, almost catching the handler's hand. A second leash it put on Blue and he lets go of the first one
Summary (6): 3/30/26: Blue is observed to persistently bite the leash when being taken for a walk. He will also jump up and bite the leash. The handler has to keep Blue on a short leash. It is reported that the walk had to be cut short due to the leash biting.
3/28/26: Blue is at the front of his kennel with a loose body. As he is leashed, he bite the leash and holds on to it while exiting. Blue lets go and jumps high to bite the leash. The handler tosses treats at him, and he stops to eat. After going downstairs, Blue jumps up and bites the leash; the handler gives him a toy. Blue briefly engages with it, but goes back to biting the leash. Blue stops himself and walks on the street with mild leash tension.; he allows pets from the handler. Blue also attempts to chase pigeons and sparrows. Upon entry, Blue attempts to bite the leash again, but the handler shortens the leash, so he stops. They clip their leash and return Blue to his kennel.
3/27/26: Blue is observed to jump up high to leash bite; however, it's done in a playful manner. Treats and toys redirect his attention.
3/20/26: Blue is laying down in his kennel when the handler approaches and is easily leashed. Blue rushes out the kennel and leans into the handler. The handler gives Blue head scratches then walks him outside. Blue starts leash biting for a few seconds but responds to treats and stops. Blue does not leash bite for the remainder of the walk. Blue is taken on a long walk where he relives himself, sits with the handler, gently takes treats and receives pets. When Blue is taken back to medical he sits with a second handler as his kennel is cleaned. Blue is returned to his kennel and willingly walks inside.
3/16/2026: Blue is laying down in his kennel as handler approaches, blue immediately stands wagging his tail as he observes handler reach out for the leash. Blue is easily leashed and is taken out for a walk. As exiting blue occasionally pulls mildly and relieves himself out in the driveway. The remaining time of the walk blue walks ahead of handler and stops to sniff and relieves himself again. Heading back blue will walk by handler side, however, once the room was reached blue baulk and refuse to move inside Med iso. Handler crouches slightly down and soft talks him, blue shortly follows inside the room. As handler opens the kennel door blue softly turns around towards the exit door. Handler attempts to coax him using squeaker toys and treats which is not much into blue interest. Handler then uses mild leash pressure forward directing blue into the kennel, in which caves in and walks slowly into the kennel, leash is removed with ease.
Summary (7): 3/14/26: Blue is at the front of the kennel when the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken to the street for a walk. Blue relieves himself and walks at a steady pace. Blue flinches at loud sudden noises and movements during the walk. Blue is walked in the opposite direction and relaxes. Blue is taken back inside and leashed to the wall. The handler crouches down and begins petting blue. Blue leans into pets with a loose body and licks the handlers face. Blue is out for some time before being lured in the kennel.
3/12/26: LATE ENTRY. The handler walks into medical iso in the morning and noticed Blues kennel open. Blue is lying in the corner of the room and lifts his head when the handler walks in. Blue stands with a wagging tail and playfully jumps on the handlers legs. The handler easily leashes Blue and takes him for a quick walk. Once the walk in finished Blue is placed back into his kennel. Blue manages to break out of his kennel two more times before a lock is found and placed on. Each time Blue is found, he is lying in the corner of the room asleep.
3/10/26: ACS reports Blue is no longer leash biting and is not reactive to dogs.
3/9/26: As handler approaches Blue is lying against the kennel door with a soft body. He slowly gets up and allows himself to easily be leashed. Blue is then taken for a street walk, where he would walk alongside the handler with no pulling. Blue would not also react towards any people or dogs on the street. As handler was returning him, he would baulk and refuse to move forward. Handler attempts to coax him using treats and squeaker which he wasn't receptive towards. Handler then uses mild leash pressure forward and he would follow. He is then brought inside for his assessment where he would remain social with the handlers and allow collaring with no issue. Afterwards, he is easily returned back to his kennel with no issue.
3/7/26: It is reported on the behavior board that blue has ceased leash biting.
3/6/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Blue pulls hard.
3/5/26: ACS reports Blue's AM walk went well. He briefly mouthed the leash when being removed from kennel but did not persist, will remain staff walks.
Date of intake: 3/4/2026
Summary: Jumping up and biting the leash
Date of initial: 3/8/2026
Summary: Tense body for exam, leash biting
ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Blue 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 addition 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 rope reactivity and resource guarding we recommend a home with no children.
Place with NH Partner: Blue has shown a decreasing threshold for arousal since arriving in care. He is quick to jump high toward handler's faces and is quick to grab the leash. We recommend placement with an experienced New Hope Partner.
Potential challenges:
Resource guarding,
Leash-biting,
Low threshold for arousal
Potential challenges comments:
Resource Guarding: Blue was observed to become tense and hover over toys while in his possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Blue's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding.
Leash Biting: Blue has been observed to jump up and bite the leash. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.
Low threshold for arousal: Blue has been observed to have a difficult time staying calm when out of kennel. Noted to jump high toward handlers and at times is difficult to redirect from leash-biting. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Blue. Please see hand-out on Arousal.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
3/8/2026
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2 to 4 years
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History: Stray.
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam but distracted by treats. Jumps up on staff, pulls hard on leash and bites leash.
Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No
Objective:
P = 160
R = WNL
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, brown debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Fractured upper left canine at base.
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male intact
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: WNL externally
Assessment:
Overweight
High arousal in shelter
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Intake tasks
Trazodone 100mg 2 1/2 tablets po bid while in shelter.
Clonidine 0.3 mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
3/11/2026
Hx: Reported to have vomited bile today, no interest in kibble or fresh chicken.
S: Alert, lying down flat on his side in the kennel, tachypneic. Looked up at me when I talked to him, but did not want to get up.
Vomited white foam on the way into the exam room.
Offered corned beef - sniffed it but did not eat, pulled his lips tight as if he was nauseous.
Stood for exam, wagging tail and hind end. When I stepped away, after a minute he lay down.
O: QAR, estimated 5% dehydrated based on decreased skin turgor.
Re**al temp 103.3
EENT: Mild serous ocular discharge, conjunctiva slightly red. Mild serous nasal discharge. Mild tartar.
H/L: Coughing repeatedly while walking down the hall, stopped coughing after he settled in place. Tachypneic - RR 60, harsh lung sounds in dorsal fields. NSR, NMA.
Abd: Soft, not distended
M/S/I: BCS 6/9, amb x4
UG: Male intact, testicles symmetrical
Neuro: Alert and appropriate
A: Tachypnea, mild fever, anorexia, coughing - R/O pneumonia vs. other
P:
1. Move to med iso
2. LRS 1 L SQ today, 750 ml SQ SID x3 days
3. Enrofloxacin inj 3 ml diluted with 3 ml sterile water SQ SID x4 days, switch to oral if pt tolerates
4. Cerenia 3 ml SQ today
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3/13/2026
SO:
In medical isolation on treatment for assumed pneumonia
BAR, eager to go out on walk, reported not eating overnight
eent: eyes clear, mild mucoid nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, repeated hacking cough with terminal retch appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate
A:
CIRDC on treatment
P:
extending injectable medication for additional 2 days as appetite is still decreased
adding cerenia 3.2ml sc SID x4d
3/15/2026
hx: pneumonia and anorexia
stable but still not eating well
no coughing on presentation and resting comfortable
3/17/2026
Pet is BAR and eating some
EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge
RESP: Coughing
NEURO: BAR
A:
Good energy
Pneumonia resolving
Eats meds in cheese
Plan
Entyce 30mg/ml 3.1 mls po sid x 4d
Enrofloxacin 136 mg 2 1/2 tablets po sid x 5 days
3/19/2026
Hx: pneumonia, finnicky appetite
S: BAR, pulls hard on leash.
O:
EENT: eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge.
H/L: Eupneic, but coughing on walk
MSK/i: Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat
NEURO: alert/appropriate
A:
Pneumonia
Ate o/n but did not eat this morning
P:
Continue with supportive care
Continue to prompt appetite
3/20/2026
Recheck CIRDC/pneumonia
S: BAR, takes treats readily, when given spam/high value foods chews repeatedly/spits out and finally eats as if looking for meds. Urinating/defecating normally.
O:
EEN- eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
H/L- Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion while ate rest but periodic coughing when leash pulling
MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat
Neuro- alert/appropriate
A:
CIRDC resolving, coughing will likely resolve in 7-10 days as long as minimal tracheal irritation from leash pulling
P:
Ok to move to Dog ISO while monitoring complete resolution of clinical signs
Recheck in 5 days if coughing persisting
3/26/2026
SO:
BAR, sitting at front of kennel
eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent although nasal planum dry and crusted
h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate
A:
CIRDC apparently resolved
P:
monitor for recurrence of clinical signs
4/1/2026
K9 behavior notes leash biting behavior
P:
Increasing Clonidine 0.6mg PO BID indefinitely
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