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BISCUIT – 16069

Safe - 12-23-2017 Manhattan
Rescue: Red Hook Dog Rescue
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SAFE 12/23/17

Biscuit

Hello, my name is Biscuit. My animal id is #16069. I am a male white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 4 months old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 14-Dec-2017.

Biscuit is at risk for behavioral reasons. Biscuit displays discomfort with handling at times, growling and snapping. For this reason, we are seeking placement only with a New Hope partner. Medically, we have no concerns for Biscuit, who presents as a healthy dog.

My medical notes are…

Weight: 13.5 lbs

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years based on dentition and overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : Stray, no hx available Subjective: Alert in kennel Observed Behavior – Timid, trembling, ducks away from a hand above his head. Allows handling with gentle approach and safe restraint. Objective BAR-H, BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar on maxillary canines only PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Tense, not distended, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles s/s MSI: The nail of the 3rd digit on the right hind foot is missing at the base, and the foot is bloody. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Broken nail, very mild tartar Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Rimadyl 25 mg PO once for broken nail 2. Recommend daily tooth brushing and regular dental cleanings SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088

Details on my behavior are…

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Upon intake, when approached with the microchip scanner, Biscuit would hide behind finder’s legs. When approached without the scanner, Biscuit would approach and lick my hand. Biscuit allowed me to pet him on the head and enjoyed having his chin scratched and would start to move his back leg as if to scratch his own chin. Biscuit allowed me to collar him and put a leash on him. When I tried to take off the harness he had on, if I touched his left front paw he would growl. When I tried to pick up Biscuit, he would growl and try to bite. However, he would open his mouth and go for my hand but did not apply any pressure. Once in the kennel, Biscuit would try to run out of the kennel.

Date of Intake: 12/14/2017

Basic Information:: Biscuit is approximately a 2 year old male white and brown small mixed breed dog. Biscuit was found as a stray running around in finder’s neighborhood and was surrendered because finder could not keep him. Biscuit has no injuries or known health problems.

Previously lived with:: Unknown

How is this dog around strangers?: Biscuit allowed finder to place a harness and leash on him. Finder noted that Biscuit would growl when his front left paw was touched.

How is this dog around children?: Unknown

How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown

How is this dog around cats?: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Unknown

Bite history:: Biscuit did not try to bite finder.

Housetrained:: Unknown

Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown

Other Notes:: Unknown

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Biscuit has no known medical issues.

For a New Family to Know: Unknown

Date of intake:: 12/14/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Other Notes:: Biscuit growled with the finder when his left front paw was touched.

Date of assessment:: 12/17/2017

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

Sensitivity:: 5. Dog freezes, growls, or tries to bite.

Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.

Summary:: Biscuit approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. During sensitivity, he growled while being handled, so the rest of the handling portion of the assessment was omitted.

Summary (1):: 12/15: When introduced off leash to other dogs, Biscuit greets politely then follows, sniffing.

Summary (2):: 12/17-18: Biscuit greets other dogs politely.

Summary (3):: 12/19-20: Biscuit follows and attempts to mount other dogs.

Date of intake:: 12/14/2017

Summary:: Biscuit initially hid, but allowed some handling. When he was picked up, he growled and snapped.

Date of initial:: 12/14/2017

Summary:: Biscuit was trembling but allowed slow handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Biscuit so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

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

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to displaying sensitivity during handling, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Biscuit displays discomfort with handling at times, growling and snapping. For this reason, 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: : Handling/touch sensitivity

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity:Biscuit has growled and snapped while being handled, showing discomfort with touch in certain areas. It is important to be cautious when touching Biscuit as we do not know where he may have sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Biscuit to be more comfortable with this. Guidance from a profession trainer/behaviorist is recommended.

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  1. Such dorks….how could the ACC actually say behavior issues even exist, …first of all, Part of his toes are missing and pa

    ,broken tail, etc….ummm…. wouldn’t that be a reason for any living thing to be nervous and uncomfortable if those areas are touched? Second of all, he is a pure Jack Russell, lol…need I say more!?!?! They certainly aren’t known to do well in shelters and with strangers, especially when away from their owners! But best little dogs EVER…I adopted one in her teens and she lived into her twenties…she was AWESOME! A big dog in a tiny body! Love everything about them….their looks, size, shape, personality, attitude, honesty, and they have a huge heart for their owner. Anyone one loves Jack Russells will be hitting the jackpot if they adopt this little guy….and as ALWAYS, they are all 100% FINE once out of the shelter! I take adult dogs all the time from shelters who say they are unsocial, hard to handle, etc and none of that is ever true…it’s just shelter behavior because they are scared and need to try to protect themselves not knowing what to expect. But this little guy is a good boy…and look at that tail wagging in his picture!!!

    • YES! YES! As usual, you’ve called it doberZan. Please give this little guy a chance…like any small dog, the noise and chaos of the shelter is too much to take! He will be just fine when he is outta here! Please consider fostering or adopting!

    • I saved lucky in Sept from nycacc in Manhattan. He was labeled a growler and biter and deemed unfit to live. He is only 2. He is all tail wags and kisses and very happy in PA now. NYCACC got it so wrong. He loves my other dogs and cats and kids. Can’t imagine life without him. He only needed compassion. A gentle consistent hand, and to trust me… to know I would not hurt him. I thought biscuit had several interested people… Be a hero, save this pup.

  3. 10 for to be rescued Biscuit
    He is sweet and probably abused ..he growls when left paw is touched maybe it is broken? He’s a Jack Russell and good stock.

  7. What a little….well, Biscuit! This tiny guy is the cutest! He’s just nervous in the shelter because it’s loud, scary and cold. There is no doubt this fella will be the best dog ever outside of this awful place. Praying and sharing with lots of love and hope. #SaveBiscuit ????

  8. Is this beauty really only 13 1/2 pounds??? Is this true???AGAIN..HOW DOES THE ACC MAKE THIS PUPPY BEAUTY A RESCUE ONLY??? HOW. HE WAD GREST WITH THE FINDER..AND EVEN UP ON INTAKE..ONCE THE SCANNER WAS REMOVED..HE WAS HAPPY TO BE PETTED..SCRATCHED…LICKED ASSESSOR’S HAND..THIS IS A LOVING LOVING BOY EHO WSNTS AFFECTION…THEY GIVE NO VOLUNTEER INTERACTION..NO VIDEOS..ARE THEY JUST SO SO INTENT ON MURDERING THIS PUPPY..THIS INNOCENT?? PLEASE READ DOBERZAN’S COMMENTS ABOVE..SAYS IT ALL!!! OOOOH..THE WORLD WILL DEFINITELY BE SAFE IF THIS BABY BOY IS MURDERED….DONTCHA THINK????..SCOOP THIS BEAUTY UP..HE’LL GIVE YOU A LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS..ACTUALLY FOR BOTH OF YOU..SAVE HIM..PLEASE!!!! PLEDGE $30…

  12. Get this little one out of this place!!! He’s NH!! ( go figure!) and that’s all they’ve been doing here !!! KILLING ALL NH PUPS!!! GET HIM OUUUUUUUUUUUUT!!!!!!

  13. I’m in TN I take dogs from kill shelter I will pay for biscuits transport to Johnson City TN. By bus and any fees

  15. 395 so far in pledges including the Facebook posts! Let’s keep it going! Get this kid outta there.

  16. WTH is wrong with you ACC? Biscuit is missing toes, and his foot is bloody..Get a FN clue why he doesn’t want to be handled, and why he is snapping..This poor baby is in pain..For the love of God..This Clown outfit is what is determining what dogs should live and die..I wouldn’t trust a negative word they say about a dog..Their mission is to exterminate, exterminate, exterminate!!! at any cost..Even if it is infecting dogs with kennel cough so they have an excuse to kill them..Because according to ACC they don’t kill healthy dogs, but if they are infected with kennel cough, they aren’t healthy..Mind you kennel cough is something that is easily cured..Please someone save Biscuit, and get him out of this horrible nightmare..Adoption or fostering will save his life..Fostering is free, all cost is paid by the rescue including medical..Pledging pays for Biscuits care..Contact Help Desk on Rescues who offer free fostering..Not all do…Share him far and wide to reach Biscuits special person..Biscuit is still a baby, and he is hurting..Please don’t let ACC kill Biscuit

      • Good luck Julia. He looks like a great dog. This whole crazy system they have going for saving/adopting is insane.
        I had my JRT for 18 years, she was the love of my life.

          • Julia, pls be persistent until you have Biscuit in ur arms. So many dogs are gone this week!
            Tks, and all the best to u!

  19. Praying for Julia above! Please keep on them Julia and save sweet Biscuit! Keep us posted.
    Also keep it going for this good boy! He deserves a home for the holidays! #SaveBiscuit ??

  21. JUST IN CASE!!! PLEASE CONTINUE SHARING AND PLEDGING FOR THIS LITTLE MUNCHIN. Biscuit needs out! JRT do NOT do well in shelters. They need a home, love and a family. He needs to see a vet and treatment regarding missing toe. Truly hope and pray for a happy ending for Julia and anyone one else expressing interest. But mostly hope Biscuit “will be home for Christmas”.

  23. Pledge $10, this pup needs medical care for the injured paw… Every human that has touched this dog has failed him.

  31. STILL TBD UNKNOWN. MECCA HAD AN UPDATE THAT HE WAS MOVED TO ADOPTIONS. BISCUIT STILL HERE..WHAT IS GOING ON??WHAT IS GOING ON?????WITH OUR BOY???????

  32. NYCACC has noted on their outcome list that 16069 has been placed with a New Hope Rescue.