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JOHNNY CASH – 17537

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**NOT AT SHELTER – TEMPORARILY IN ACC FOSTER** FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]** ***A private donor has graciously offered $500 to the New Hope Partner that pulls Johnny Cash*** A volunteer writes: We have our very own ‘Man in Black’ at the Manhattan Care Center. While he’s not much for singing, this handsome hunk speaks volumes with his soulful eyes and affectionate ways. Johnny’s a true people dog and (quite literally) not one to take kennel life lying down, so you’ll usually find him right up front and ready to go. I’ve even caught him smooshed against the door, luxuriating in a side massage from a passing admirer! Easily leashed and ready to follow wherever it is you’re heading, Johnny walks the line like a gentleman, taking his time sniffing all around and greeting other pups of every size with friendly good manners, even the not-so-friendly little ones! He enjoys treats and mouths them gently from my hand, plays nicely with toys and excels at exploring and snuggling–talents that he clearly mastered long ago. Johnny’s Care Center fan club is growing by the day, and he rocked his behavior assessment, too, but what this wandering soul truly longs for is a family to love and a place to call his own. Open your heart today, Johnny Cash is ready to come home.

Johnny Cash

**NOT AT SHELTER – TEMPORARILY IN ACC FOSTER** FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]**

***A private donor has graciously offered $500 to the New Hope Partner that pulls Johnny Cash***

Hello, my name is Johnny Cash. My animal id is #17537. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 02-Jan-2018.

Johnny Cash is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. He also has a heart murmur and came to the care center with ear infections. There are no behavior concerns for hism at this time, average determination.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

A volunteer writes: We have our very own ‘Man in Black’ at the Manhattan Care Center. While he’s not much for singing, this handsome hunk speaks volumes with his soulful eyes and affectionate ways. Johnny’s a true people dog and (quite literally) not one to take kennel life lying down, so you’ll usually find him right up front and ready to go. I’ve even caught him smooshed against the door, luxuriating in a side massage from a passing admirer! Easily leashed and ready to follow wherever it is you’re heading, Johnny walks the line like a gentleman, taking his time sniffing all around and greeting other pups of every size with friendly good manners, even the not-so-friendly little ones! He enjoys treats and mouths them gently from my hand, plays nicely with toys and excels at exploring and snuggling–talents that he clearly mastered long ago. Johnny’s Care Center fan club is growing by the day, and he rocked his behavior assessment, too, but what this wandering soul truly longs for is a family to love and a place to call his own. Open your heart today, Johnny Cash is ready to come home.

A Foster Writes: Johnny is one of the sweetest dogs we’ve ever met! He’s really loyal, but also kind to strangers and always happy to meet new people. We found that he loves following us around the house, and always wants to be with you, but given a good chew toy or bone he can occupy himself for hours. He doesn’t seem to mind being home alone for longer periods, and he always greets us when we come home with excitement and affection. Though he never barked when we were with him (even on walks outside) or when he’s with other people, we found that in the first couple of days before he was acclimated he barked during the day, or occasionally howled when he thought nobody was coming back. After the first week my neighbors informed me that he had stopped making noise throughout the day and was being a good boy! Johnny knows ‘stay’, ‘no’, and in the small time that we fostered him he even learned how to ‘sit’; he seems to be a really intelligent boy! He’s really calm and well behaved in public, and would even sit down inside coffee shops when we were at the counter ordering. He had only one pee and one poo accident in the apt in the first handful of days, but we think that was due to the anxiety of a new place and moving environments. We would give him food in the morning, but he seemed to self-regulate his eating so that he would only eat when he knew he could go to the bathroom soon after. Often times we’d come home at the end of the day and he hadn’t eaten much of his food, but then would immediately eat all of it and want to go for a walk. He loves physical play, and often times we’d tackle and roll around on the floor with him, but he never became mean or aggressive, and certainly never hurt us in any way. He’s a very curious boy, and is distracted, almost hypnotized, when on the street for a walk. He does love a good run around the park, and can seemingly run forever. He loves smelling almost everything outside which, although is very cute, we found we needed to watch closely. On a couple occasions he found something on the street and snatched it up in his mouth, but we quickly became comfortable and trusting enough with Johnny that we would open his mouth and he would let us take it out with our fingers. Johnny is pretty much the perfect dog in every way. At least twice every walk a stranger would comment on how beautiful he is (he’s really a knockout), and he definitely doesn’t mind the attention. He’s a lovely energy to have in the home, and we don’t doubt that he will make someone the happiest parent one day.

My medical notes are…

Weight: 56 lbs

4/01/2018

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:4y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -playful, seeks petting Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =80 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, au flaky otitis, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: otitis, heart murmur Prognosis:good Plan:echocardiogram in future, mometamax au sid x 10d SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to hm

4/01/2018

SURGERY IS PERMANENTLY WAIVED FROM ACC DUE TO HEART MURMUR

13/01/2018

S/O: QAR, Coughing, Serous nasal discharge Assessment: CIRDC Plan: 1) Move to Iso 2) Doxycycline 2.5 tablets mg (2.5 x 100 mg) tabs) SID x 14 days 3) Cerenia 60 mg Tab PO x 3 days 4) Recheck in 7 days

Details on my behavior are…

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Date of intake:: 1/2/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray

Date of assessment:: 1/3/2018

Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.

Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted

Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted

Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.

Summary:: Johnny Cash approached the assessor in the assessment room quickly and with a soft body. He was a bit distracted at times, sniffing around the room, but was social at other times. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Summary:: The behavior department feels that Johnny Cash may be most compatible with female dogs who are playful and tolerant. Behavior history around other dogs is not available due to arriving as a stray. He has been observed to attempt to mount when introduced to female dogs in the care center, though has displayed the potential to engage in play when offered. He has not yet been introduced to other male dogs while in our care.

Summary (1):: 1/3: When introduced off leash to a male dog, Johnny Cash begins to mount almost immediately and is very difficult to distract.

Summary (2):: 1/11-13: Johnny Cash is introduced to a playful female helper dog. He mimics playful behavior when it offered, and attempts to mount if play slows down.

Date of intake:: 1/2/2018

Summary:: Johnny Cash was social and allowed handling.

Date of initial:: 1/3/2018

Summary:: Johnny Cash was tense.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Johnny Cash so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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  1. This list of 14 sweet souls consists of: 5 puppies (2 and under) including a 10-month old with kennel cough, 3 dogs (older than 2) with kennel cough, 2 senior strays with medical issues, 3 terrified puppies and 1 DEAF dog!!! This list is unnecessarily huge and completely sickening!!! ?? The entire world needs to know what goes on here everyday!!
    Johnny Cash is soooo sleek and handsome! What an absolute looker!!! Gorgeous photos and videos! Who would not want this boy in their family?!? Please save this nice gentleman! Praying and sharing with lots of love and hope. #SaveJohnnyCash ????

  2. Johnny Cash needs comments – average rated guy, handsome as hell, loves attention, walks well when leashed and respectful with other dogs he passes. Please pledge and share for JC!

  3. Johnny Cash, I have to admit is soneone whose talents I most admire. He’s a mature guy, a perfectly nifty four years old! He excels at all he puts his energy into…ACED his safer tests for starters…he has winning ways as attestex by the medical staff “Observed Behavior -playful, seeks petting “, by the safer assessor ” Summary:: Johnny Cash approached the assessor in the assessment room quickly and with a soft body. He was a bit distracted at times, sniffing around the room, but was social at other times. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behavior.”

    Johnny Cash is friendly withe ladies “Summary:: The behavior department feels that Johnny Cash may be most compatible with female dogs who are playful and tolerant. Behavior history around other dogs is not available due to arriving as a stray. He has been observed to attempt to mount when introduced to female dogs in the care center, though has displayed the potential to engage in play when offered. He has not yet been introduced to other male dogs while in our care.”, and when out and about town is respectful of all…”Johnny walks the line like a gentleman, taking his time sniffing all around and greeting other pups of every size with friendly good manners, even the not-so-friendly little ones!”. Johnny also is a guy who knows what he likes…”He enjoys treats and mouths them gently from my hand, plays nicely with toys and excels at exploring and snuggling–talents that he clearly mastered long ago.”, always an admirable quality!

    Top that off a glossy black well maintained coat, clear brown eyes, cutest ears, muscular jaws, and a Woo! Woo! Woo! Knockout smile!

    Yeee-up! Johnny Cash can put his food dish on my floor anytime…! But, alas, Johnny Cash says he is not a west coaster! No beach bunny is he…just an easterner looking for a nice diggy home with family that appreciate his many fine qualities and are commited to doing the best for their canine member!

    Adopy and foster

  5. Johnny Cash is a handsome boy that again sounds like the total package! Well mannered n can’t wait to see anyone passing by the cage n ready to be taken out for a walk. He’s such a social boy and allows all handling. He needs a forever home!! He needs more time to get noticed! i just love him ❤️! He looks like the twin of mine! He’s such a looker!!
    Share n post him!! He needs a foster or rescue to get noticed!!!!!

  6. Johnny Cash is a handsome boy that again sounds like the total package! Well mannered n can’t wait to see anyone passing by the cage n ready to be taken out for a walk. He’s such a social boy and allows all handling. He needs a forever home!! He needs more time to get noticed! i just love him ❤️! He looks like the twin of mine! He’s such a looker!!
    He needs a foster or rescue to get noticed ASAP

  11. I pledged only $ 100 in FB comments above: cannot do more any longer: ho help from anyone: everybody thinks that I have to “stop looking”.

    • There are always people who prefer to turn a blind eye, but there is never a need to listen to them. This attitude only benefits the one with their head in the sand. I have seen your pledges and comments over many months now, and you are more than gracious in both. Thank you for all that you do.

    • Irons..I know ..really know how you feel….I feel it each and every minute of every day. But..sometimes..too much is ..well..toouch to handle. You are a generous caring person…I hope our doggies somehow know your efforts..someway..somehow..
      especially in what might be their final moments…G..d bless…

  12. Thank you Christy for your kind words. Maybe it was my mistake to put too much on one dog and I should have spread funds over several dogs. But it is too late now. I wish I could tell a rescue that I will donate more next month and the following month – to make up for my current small pledge.

  13. I have e-mailed a person from Manhattan ACC, who helped me with Frodo 11367 (I have been sponsoring his boarding and training), asking to vouch for my promise to donate monthly for Johnny Cash.

  14. Adopt or foster the original man in black, Johnny Cash a dashing four year old
    “Johnny’s Care Center fan club is growing by the day, and he rocked his behavior assessment, too, but what this wandering soul truly longs for is a family to love and a place to call his own. Open your heart today, Johnny Cash is ready to come home.”

    …A family to love and a place to call his own…

  18. Please consider fostering or adopting…it is getting late in the day. Must now be reserved thru a New Hope Partner since it is after noon…….

  20. 14 dogs and each one of them are individually adoptable with a variety of ages, personalities, appearances! Someone to fit in just about ANY family home based on lifestyle, time, experience level, etc.

    No excuse to NOT foster! ?FOSTER IS A WIN- WIN?
    JOHNNY CASH..has the AC prison blues; be the rose ? of his heart! ?FOSTER! ?

  22. ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL LIFE..CANNOT SAY ANYTHING MORE.ANYTHING THAT WILL MATTER TO ANYONE..ONLY TO THE SPECIAL SOMEONE WHO WILL SAVE OUR JC…….ARE YOU STILL WITH US??? SAY YOU ARE!!!! TELL US YOU ARE!!!!

  23. Another day for this awesome fella! Let’s definitely do everything we can to save sweet, handsome Johnny Cash! Still sharing everywhere! #SaveJOHNNYCASH ??

  28. Johnny Cash is the quintessential New York City ‘man’ of the town; solidly handsome with a strong jawline, friendly brown eyes, heartmelting smile, glossy black coat …and I can bore you to tears with accolades unstopped, but I won’t because you have to find out for yourself what a great little guy 4 year old Johnny Cash is.

  29. I posted in FB comments that I increase my pledge to $ 300. I wish I could donate for all of them! I wish we all could save them all!

  32. Please save Johnny Cash..This is is second time on the Kill List, and ACC may not be this generous again..If you cannot commit long term, foster him at no cost to you..A rescue can pull a dog to safety, and pay for their care, but only if there is a foster home in place..They do not house the dogs.. they work out of their homes..Fostering is only temporary,,It gives the rescue time to find the dog a forever home..time they will no longer get from ACC..So please this is a great dog..It’s up to you if Johnny Cash lives another day….Contact Help Desk on Rescues who offer free fostering..Not all do..

  33. No excuse to NOT foster! ?FOSTERING IS A WIN- WIN ?
    Save a life gain a friend, foster Johnny Cash.

  36. I posted on FB comments the following: If a rescue is concerned about his heart murmur, I promise that I will sponsor his treatment, whichever one will be needed.

  37. I do not know what else can be done to save this green average rated adult dog! The only thing left for me to offer is my life for his!

    • When you pledge, comment, share and yet there is no movement in the right direction, it can begin to look hopeless. But Johnny still has another night and then tomorrow morning. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for him. 🙂

  38. Oh my gosh I can’t believe this I thought someone might be coming for him just breaks my heart

  39. $470 in pledges + $500 offer from a private donor = $970 + vetting expenses for treatment of heart murmur

    • PLRASE LET MONEY TALK IN JOHNNY’S CASE. HE IS A DOGGIES’S DOG!!! SAVE HIM!!! PLEASE!!! CONFIRM MY $30 PLEDGE
      ..

  41. Johnny Cash!!!! JC is a great dog!!!! He absolutely needs to be saved. He has tons of fans and support. Please give this baby a home and love him forever! Still sharing everywhere! #SaveJohnnyCash ????

  42. Johnny Cash is a sweet 4 year old ‘man in black’. Johnny has been diagnosed with a heart murmur, and lived to one month past her 16th birthday. Tara’s murmur was mild. The details of Johnny Cash’s I am not aware, but severe or mild, Johnny Cash is just as much a right to live out his life naturally not have it abrupted end by decision of the death committee (and, yes, AC has a death committee who decides who lives and who dies).

    Heart murmur or not, Johnny Cash enjoys life to the fullest, making friends of the two and four-legged variety, for who can resist this charming gentleman who also aced his behavior tests…

    ☆☆ “Johnny walks the line like a gentleman, taking his time sniffing all around and greeting other pups of every size with friendly good manners, even the not-so-friendly little ones!

    He enjoys treats and mouths them gently from my hand, plays nicely with toys and excels at exploring and snuggling–talents that he clearly mastered long ago.

    Johnny’s Care Center fan club is growing by the day, and he rocked his behavior assessment, too,

    but what this wandering soul truly longs for is a family to love and a place to call his own.

    Open your heart today, Johnny Cash is ready to come home.” ☆☆

    Let it be your home. Foster or adopt Johnny Cash!

  43. $475 in pledges + $500 offer from a private donor = $975 + vetting expenses for treatment of heart murmur, please pledge and share for Johnny Cash!

  45. Thank you private donor! Please let it be enough to save Johnny Cash. Offer to foster or adopt so he can be pulled!

  46. I think finally I got understanding why he is overlooked by rescue groups – after reading his entire page: he has a waver from ACC for neutering. Rescue groups canNOT have a dog who is not neutered! I wonder whether this kind of waver is that ACC would not request a dog to be neutered, or it is that a dog is not allowed to be neutered. I understand that surgery can be life threatening in Johnny’s case, but at least he will have a chance to survive. But if nobody pulls him out, then he has no chance to survive: it is 100 % death sentence.

    • He is in a catch 22 situation. My heart murmer pup had surgery to remove and biopsy a mass. She was 14 years old, and had a staff canine cardiologist in the operating theater monitoring her. She did have irregular heartbeat, but survived the procedure and lived two more years…cardiac arrest.

      Perhaps a call to one of the rescues can clarify this situation.

    • Irina.I am sick over what you commented..does this mean there is no HOPE????? Oh PLEASE someone SAVE this boy!!!!!! I would give my life to SAVE him……

    • Irina..you did SO MUCH to SAVE JOHNNY C. Thank you for EVERYTHING.
      .EVERYTHING..ALL our DOGGIES from SATURDAY are SAFE!!!! Oh..if we could enjoy this EVERY SINGLE day!! MAYBE WE WILL LIVE to SEE THIS..SOMEDAY…BEST.J

  47. Johnny Cash is a great dog, to add to ones family..Wonderful personality..Loves people, gets along with other dogs ..Johnny Cash does have a heart murmur and ear infection..BTW ACC Way to go knowing this dog has medical issues infecting him with your kennel cough..IDIOTS!!!..As you can see in Johnny’s video..his heart murmur does not infect him in the least, while he is frolicking around with the other dog…..This is his second time on the kill list..He may have run out of chances, so Please adopt him..If you cannot commit long term, or would like to give Johnny a try before commiting, foster him at no cost to you, and you saved his life..A rescue can pull a dog to safety and pay for their care but they depend on the kindness of foster parents to temporarily take these dogs in temporarily, to give them time to find them a forever home..time they won’t get from ACC..So if Johnny lives or dies depends on you..So please open your heart to Johnny Cash and save his life..Don’t let ACC take it from him..Contact Help Desk on Rescues who offer free fostering..

  48. Johnny Cash is an excellent candidate for a family dog. He absolutely needs a home to continue living. Please foster this wonderful guy!

  49. Having a dog with a heart murmur it did not slow her down one bit. She lived to a ripe old age with no special care unless in surgery. She wss like Johnny Cash. Save a life and enrich your own!