09/29/2026
GONE BUT FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS -MURDERED!!! OCT. 2
EUTH COMMAND!!! SOS!!!
KING BISCUIT!!! 2 YRS OLD 59 LBS!!! HE LIVED WITH A CHILD WELL . ACC SAYS KIDS OVER 13. HE LIVED WITH HIS SPAYED MOM AND NEUTERED DAD PLUS 3 OTHER DOGS. THE DAD STARTS THE FIGHTS AND KING BISCUIT GETS AGGITATED. BUT HE NOR THE OTHER DOGS WERE FIXED! WHAT DOES THE OWNER EXPECT? SO EVEN THO DONE OK WITH DOGS IN ACC HE IS RATED TO BE SOLO DOG IN HOME NOW. King Biscuit is introduced to a novel intact female and approaches the fence with a tense body, slightly outstretched body, and a flagged mid level tail. He sniffs the other dog through the fence with soft eyes, and continues sniffing as the other dog walks away. He gives a few slow low wags and lip licks, then redirects his attention without issue.King Biscuit is at the front of the kennel with a neutral body. He jumps up towards the handler upon approach in an exuberant manner. He drops down and shakes, he remains at the front with a strained expression. King is leashed with a treat lure and is taken out of the kennel. He pulls moderately down the hall towards the street. On the street, King Biscuit walks slowly besides the handler before he then begins pulling ahead with moderate tension. King stops occasionally and sniffs spots intensely. Handler tries treats an squeakers to call him away but it is unsuccessful. Leash pressure is used to coax him away. King relieves himself a few times and is walked back to the shelter. He is then taken back upstairs and is returned to his kennel without issue.
8/8/26: King Biscuit is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. While walking downstairs, he slightly walks behind, so the handler gently applies leash pressure and speaks to him with a baby voice to encourage his walk. The handler brings Biscuit to the yard for playgroup (see D2D notes). After the interaction, the handler returns King Biscuit to his kennel.
8/1/26: King Biscuit is at front of kennel with a neutral body at front of kennel where he is easily leashed and pulled from kennel. While on walk King walked ahead of handler with light leash pressure. He displayed no reactivity to the dogs and people that he saw on the street. He was returned to kennel with no issue. HE IS A GOOD DOG ,SCARED IN SHELTER. ANOTHER ONE ON OWNER NOT DOG!!! HELP THIS BEAUTIFUL BOY TO SAFETY!!!
TO BE KILLED SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
💔 King Biscuit has had his world turned upside down, and right now he needs someone willing to give him the time to feel safe again.
King Biscuit came into the shelter frightened and unsure, but he’s already showing progress. With time and familiar faces, he has begun to relax around his handlers, allows affection, and can now spend time with them with a calm, neutral body. Those are meaningful steps for a dog who needs to build trust at his own pace.
King Biscuit needs an experienced, adult-only home where he can be the only pet and enjoy a quieter life away from dog parks. He is a sensitive boy who will benefit from patience, gentle introductions, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
He is also underweight, so he could use some extra TLC while he settles into his new life.
💛 King Biscuit doesn’t need to be rushed. He needs stability, good meals, a safe place to rest, and someone willing to let trust grow one day at a time.
📩 Emergency New Hope placement required — please message to foster or adopt King Biscuit.
KING BISCUIT 246168 MANHATTAN ACC
Estimated to be 2 years 6 mo 1 week old, 59 Lbs.
NEUTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
STRAY FROM NY
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE: 07/15/2026
PET PROFILE
Stray, no known history.
Bite history: On 1/21/26, the owner explained that they were not home and their child was present for what started the fight. The owner walked in and was able to get the dogs separated after the fight continued into the yard. The owner stated that they used a stick to separate them, and King redirected onto the stick and then lunged and snapped at the owner. This bite broke skin and left a bruise on his leg.
Other Notes: King's original owner states that he rehomed King Biscuit due to behaviors in the home. They noted that King and his litter mate Bluey are not neutered, but the female and older male are spayed and neutered. The owner explained that the older male which is King's father, attempts to be the "dominant" one in the home, and King reacts with aggression. In two instances King and the older male have gotten into a fight. After the first one, The owner kept King because he was able to separate and there was not any aggression toward anyone else in the home. During the incident on 1/21/26, the owner explained that they were not home and their child was present for what started the fight. The owner walked in and was able to get the dogs separated after the fight continued into the yard. The owner stated that they used a stick to separate them, and King redirected onto the stick and then lunged and snapped at the owner. This bite broke skin and left a bruise on his leg.
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 can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace.
I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.
*Previous assessments can be given upon request*
ASSESSMENT NOTES
Date of assessment: 8/27/2026
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): Fearful
Call over: Approaches with coaxing
Sociability comments: Tense body, low tail
Soft handling: Fearful
Exuberant handling: Fearful
Comments: Reluctant to approach handler, tense body low tail
Arousal
Jog comments: Follows handler readily
Knock
Knock comments: Approaches handler
Toy
Toy comments: Sniffs, no reaction
Summary: According to King Biscuit's previous owner(s), King Biscuit has gotten into two fights with his father, who lives in the household. The owner noted that the father attempts to be dominant and King reacts with aggression. In one instance, the two got into a fight and King redirected onto the owner when they intervened. King also lived with 3 other dogs, an intact female littermate, and spayed mother.
8/8/26: King Biscuit is introduced to a novel intact female and approaches the fence with a tense body, slightly outstretched body, and a flagged mid level tail. He sniffs the other dog through the fence with soft eyes, and continues sniffing as the other dog walks away. He gives a few slow low wags and lip licks, then redirects his attention without issue.
Summary (5): 9/19/26: King Biscuit is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral body; he wags his tail as he is being leashed. King walks out the room with significant pressure. Once on the street, when he sees a dog, King whines but doesn't fixate. King walks with mild to moderate leash tension. He fixates while sniffing certain areas, and, at times, he chatters; the handler has to pull him away twice so he can disengage. The handler gives King treats and he hesitantly and softly takes them. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns King to his kennel.
Summary (6): 9/19/26: King Biscuit is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral body; he wags his tail as he is being leashed. King walks out the room with significant pressure. Once on the street, when he sees a dog, King whines but doesn't fixate. King walks with mild to moderate leash tension. He fixates while sniffing certain areas, and, at times, he chatters; the handler has to pull him away twice so he can disengage. The handler gives King treats and he hesitantly and softly takes them. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns King to his kennel.
9/15/26: King Biscuit is standing at the front of the kennel with a neutral body. He is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. King Biscuit walks with the handler towards the street. He walks with a slack leash, slightly ahead of the handler. King Biscuit relieves himself a few times. A staff member is accompanying the two on a walk. When the staff member approaches, he looks towards them tense and whale eyed. The staff member steps back and he is called away and treats are tossed. King ignores the treats and is walked back to the shelter. Treats are offered and he is takes them gently from the handler. King Biscuit is then walked back into the shelter and he is returned to kennel without issue.
9/1/26: King Biscuit is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body as the handler approaches; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. King walks with mild leash tension, pulling hard a few times when he wants to sniff an area; he doesn't react to people or dogs. King also allows pets from the handler. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and walks King to his kennel; he refuses to enter, so the handler tosses treats and he climbs in.
08/27/26: King Biscuit is at the front of his kennel with neutral body when handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. He slowly exits the room and walks through the hallways with no interest in pop-up crates or staff members. Once outside he immediately relieves himself and continues walking alongside with the handler with no pulling on the loose leash. King Biscuit has no interest in other dogs or people passerby. He is receptive to treats and allows petting. His body remains neutral most of the time. Once walk is done, King Biscuit is taken to the Canine Behavior office for the reassessment (see notes). During return handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring King Biscuit back into his kennel with no issues.
Summary (7): 8/23: Volunteer Note - King B. was easy to take in and out of his kennel without issue. He remained reserved and a bit aloof at first and wasn’t interested in treats, but as the walk went on, he seemed to relax. He eventually started accepting treats, asking for more, and allowing petting. I can tell he still has his walls up a little, but with time and patience, I saw him begin to loosen up and feel more comfortable. He walked quite well on leash, staying close to me with only occasional mild pulling. Overall, King B. is quiet, content, and shy—but he’s trying, and it’s nice to see him slowly opening up.
8.21: Volunteer Note - A bit timid and apprehensive when leashing and exiting the kennel, go slow, although he is improving. Once out on the street, King Biscuit walks with direction and determination, as he looks for the best place to take care of business. Once accomplished, he relaxes quite a bit, enjoying sniffing and exploring. He enjoys pets abs may even lean in for pets and compliments as he grows more comfortable and confident.
8/16/26: King Biscuit is at the front of the kennel with a neutral body. He jumps up towards the handler upon approach in an exuberant manner. He drops down and shakes, he remains at the front with a strained expression. King is leashed with a treat lure and is taken out of the kennel. He pulls moderately down the hall towards the street. On the street, King Biscuit walks slowly besides the handler before he then begins pulling ahead with moderate tension. King stops occasionally and sniffs spots intensely. Handler tries treats an squeakers to call him away but it is unsuccessful. Leash pressure is used to coax him away. King relieves himself a few times and is walked back to the shelter. He is then taken back upstairs and is returned to his kennel without issue.
8/8/26: King Biscuit is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. While walking downstairs, he slightly walks behind, so the handler gently applies leash pressure and speaks to him with a baby voice to encourage his walk. The handler brings Biscuit to the yard for playgroup (see D2D notes). After the interaction, the handler returns King Biscuit to his kennel.
8/1/26: King Biscuit is at front of kennel with a neutral body at front of kennel where he is easily leashed and pulled from kennel. While on walk King walked ahead of handler with light leash pressure. He displayed no reactivity to the dogs and people that he saw on the street. He was returned to kennel with no issue.
7/18/26: Upon exiting the kennel room, King Biscuit was observed to have a lowered, tense body and is whale eyed. He looks around as he slowly walks with the handler to the backyard for his walk.
Date of intake: 7/15/2026
Summary: Friendly
Date of initial: 7/15/2026
Summary: Tense/frozen, lip licks and remains whale eyed, opted to only due necessary tasks due to FAS
ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on King Biscuit 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),Single-pet home, Recommend no dog parks, Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior, we recommend an adult only home.
Single Pet Home/ Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to behaviors noted in the previous home that indicate possible dog selectivity, we feel that he should not visit dog parks. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help King Biscuit associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats.
We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.
Potential challenges:
Fearful,
Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,
Bite history (human),Bite history (dog)
Potential challenges comments:
Fearful: King Biscuit has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to have a tense body and low tail when handlers attempt to interact. During his medical exam, he was noted to lip lick and show whale eye. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. King would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.
Multiple Bite History/ Bite History (Human/ Dog): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
7/15/2026
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1-2 years
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned POSITIVE
History: Agency
Subjective: QAR
Observed Behavior - tense/frozen, food motivated but remains tense, allows some petting but lip licks and remains whale eyed, does well with slow approach but opted to only due necessary tasks to not increase FAS
Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No
Objective:
T =
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS: 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition, fairly clean but only able to minimally examine with tongue depressor
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal te**es
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally WNL
Wood's Lamp Exam: Negative
Assessment:
Underweight
Intact male
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Intake tasks + exam
TID feedings for 10 days
Await sort/behavior assessment
Rx: Trazodone 200mg PO BID indefinitely
SURGERY:
Ok for surgery
7/21/2026
S: note on white board about diarrhea and 2 episodes of vomit 3d ago
BARH
O: cage side exam
eupneic
eating well
good energy
A: diarrhea
P:
proviable 1 cap PO SID x5d
psyllium husk 3 tsp PO SID x5d
7/22/2026
Pre-Op Exam
S: QAR, laying down in back of kennel. As room becomes more active begins barking at neighboring dogs.
O:
EEN- eyes clear, no apparent nasal or ocular discharge noted
H/L- eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion
MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat
Neuro- alert/appropriate
A:
Appears to be a good anesthetic candidate
P:
Neuter today
7/22/2026
[Surgery - Dog Neuter]
Was this dog a cryptorchid? No
Pre scrotal Incision
Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 PDS using two modified millers knots x2
Sub Q closure: 2-0 PDS using two cruciates
Skin closure? 2-0 PDS intradermal
Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline
Surgeon: 2172
Additional Note:
Abdominal radiographs did not reveal any evidence of foreign body or evidence of obstruction. Suspect diarrhea maybe secondary to DI vs. other
LRS 500mls SQ once
[Dispensing Medication]
Carprofen is being dispensed to the client. In compliance with Bouy's Law, a written client information sheet was included with the prescription. The handout was downloaded from Plumb's™ and discloses all required information regarding the use of this drug, side effects and missed dose and handling instructions.
7/22/2026
IN-HOUSE SURGERY NOTES
Neuter performed by VET: 2172
Patient Anesthesia form uploaded to Vet Documents.
Start the following pain management:
1 tablet of Rimadyl 100mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery.
7/23/2026
Post-Op Exam
S: QAR in front of kennel, ate some dry kibble overnight. No vomit or diarrhea in kennel.
O:
EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge
H/L- eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion
MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Limited view of incision site but appears CDI. No discharge on bedding.
Neuro- alert/appropriate
A:
Appears to be healing well post op
P:
CTM in care
7/24/2026
Recheck vomit/diarrhea previously reported
S: QA, soft stool in kennel. No vomit noted.
O:
EEN- eyes clear, no appreciable ocular or nasal discharge
H/L- eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion
MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Incision site is limited but appears CDI. Small abrasion on dorsal aspect of nose.
Neuro- alert/appropriate
A:
No vomiting noted, soft stool
P:
CTM in care
8/4/2026
In iso, has had some bouts of V/D that haven't really required treatment or further diagnostics. Can move out of iso.
8/13/2026
SO:
Rechecking CIRDC
BAR
eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate
A:
CIRDC apparently resolved
P:
monitor for recurrence
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