"Apparently, Beautiful, and Children: Very sweet, shy, tender hearted  brindle boy in need of a soft voice  and a quiet, structured home where  he can feel safe, loved, and thrive.  TIMON  OLUNTEER  Id 67422, 4 Yrs.,38 petite Ibs.,  Dreaming of a family of his own, at  Brooklyn ACC INTAKE DATE – 6/28/2019  Timon is a tiny little guy with big bat ears and a gentle heart, who craves a loving & quiet home and a family to love.  He was found in the streets and brought to the shelter by police, a teeny, tiny petite little man of only 38 lbs who was frightened after his experience and only wanted to feel safe and loved.  But the shelter is no place for sensitive souls with tender hearts, and a bravery deficit, so TIMON didn't find the quiet, calm, ""safe space"" he had hoped for.  He's so incredibly adorable with his big bat ears, his white socks and his gorgeous tiger brindle coat.  Add to that his big smile, or the way he sits so straight and tall, trying to project a courage he doesn't feel as he tries to negotiate the Brooklyn Center.   The volunteers do their best to give him comfort, always taking time to talk to him in a soft voice,  snuggling with him on a   bench, softly petting him and telling him not to worry – it will be ok.  But it won't be ok if no one picks this beautiful sweet boy.  He needs an experienced foster or adopter who can give him the quiet space he will need to find his rudder.  Can you help this little man out?  Message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com for assistance fostering or adopting him now.    TIMON, ID# 67422, 4 yrs old, 38.6 lbs, Unaltered Male Manhattan ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown Brindle / White    Surrender Reason:  Stray, brought by police Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 3 Medical Behavior Rating:   BEHAVIOR NOTES  Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray Behavior toward strangers: A woman, living with dog, said he growls at her and snaps  SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES -  Date of assessment: 30-Jun-2019   Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None  Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None  Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful – avoids; tense; cowers Call over: No approach – nervous, tense Sociability comments: Body tense  Handling  Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful  Handling comments: Body tense, tail down, moves away when legs are touched  Arousal Jog: Follows (body low) Arousal comments: None  Knock: No response Knock Comments: None  Toy: No response Toy comments: None  PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: 7/1: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Timon approaches, sniffs, and continues to follow while sniffing. He solicits play at times, but is more intent on following and sniffing.  INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Date of intake: 28-Jun-2019 Summary: scared but warmed up  MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial: 28-Jun-2019 Summary: trembling, tense, fearful, allowed handling  ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Timon so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. At the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.  BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 3 Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable  Recommendations:  No children (under 13) Recommendations comments:  No children: Due to how uncomfortable Timon is currently with touch and novel stimuli, and that he was reported to growl and snap with the person he was staying with, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.  Potential challenges:  Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Potential challenges comments:  Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Timon was reported to growl and snap by the person he was staying with. At the care center, he has been very fearful. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.  MEDICAL EXAM NOTES   28-Jun-2019 DVM Intake Exam.  Estimated age: 3-5y.  Microchip noted on Intake? No.  History : stray brought by police,  Subjective: BAR, Observed Behavior - trembling and tense, allowed all handling, but very fearful.  Evidence of Cruelty seen – no.  Evidence of Trauma seen – no.  Objective:  T = , P =wnl, R =wnl, BCS 4/9, EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted.  Oral Exam: unable to examine due to muzzle.  PLN: No enlargements noted.  H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic.  ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated.  U/G: male intact 2 testes palpable in scrotum.  MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat.  CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities.  Rectal: external normal.  Assessment:  apparently healthy.  Prognosis:  good.  Plan:  neuter and all intake tasks.  SURGERY:  Okay for surgery    *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT ***   If you would like to adopt a NYC ACC dog, and can get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process, you can contact the shelter directly. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends)  If you CANNOT get to the shelter in person and you want to FOSTER OR ADOPT a NYC ACC Dog, you can PRIVATE MESSAGE our Must Love Dogs page for assistance. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST live in NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog. Transport is available if you live within the prescribed range of states.  Shelter contact information: Phone number (212) 788-4000 Email adopt@nycacc.org  Shelter Addresses: Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029 Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309  *** NEW NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM ***  Level 1 Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes. These dogs are not displaying concerning behaviors in shelter, and the owner surrender profile (where available) is positive.   Level 2  Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience. They will have displayed behavior in the shelter (or have owner reported behavior) that requires some training, or is simply not suitable for an adopter with minimal experience.   Level 3 Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and the ACC strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. In many cases, a trainer will be needed to manage and work on the behaviors safely in a home environment."
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