10/29/2026
***URGENT****
Please go meet RAYS DAH WROOF… he is just
Nervous…. Without a rescue, foster or adopter he looses his precious life 10/31
EUTH COMMAND!!! SOS!!! RAYS DA WROOF!!! 1 YR OLD PUPPY!!! 51 LBS! A STRAY HE IS FEARFUL. Observed Behavior - tense in kennel, initially thrashed when leashed but then able to be brought into intake room with ease. Slowly approaches staff and sniffs them with a firmly tucked tail. Likes viennas and cheese, after sniffing around exam room hides under computer chair. Able to be coaxed out and walks on to scale, trembling and lip licking. Allows some head petting with slow approach, remains frozen on scale.: Rays Da Wroof is introduced to a novel intact female and is loose at the fence, toe tapping with mid level wags. He greets handlers through the fence wiggling, then maintains a loose body but will turn his head away, lip lick, or avoid eye contact when the other dog approaches. He shows more interest with time, following the other dog along the fence line and nudging his snout through the fence opening. He is let into the yard and greets handlers, walking right past the other dog. He is tolerant of being sniffed and will briefly sniff nose to nose with the other dog but then will avoid eye contact and displacement toe tap while retreating. The two are given a break and Rays greets his handler and explores the yard. He walks over towards the other dog but then does not approach, remaining avoidant.
Summary (5):: 10/23/26: Rays Da Wooh is at the front of his kennel with lowered head when handler approaches. He gently takes offered treats and allows leashing. Rays follows the handler in the room and exits with no reaction to neighboring dogs. He walks through the hallways with no reaction to pop-up crates or staff members. Once outside he immediately relieves himself and continues walking alongside the handler with no leash tension. He is not seeking attention himself from handler and shows whale eye when being pet. However he is responsive and follows the handler during the walk. He has no reaction to any stimuli on the street. He remains lowered body and tucked tail. He briefly sniffs his surroundings and relieves himself few more times. Upon return handler clips the leash and brings Rays Da Woof back into the kennel with no issues. KIDS OVER 13. HE DID QUITE WELL WITH ANOTHER DOG TOO! BUT AS ALWAYS LET HIM DECOMPRESS THEN A SLOW INTRO. JUST A PUPPY WHO IS SCARED IN SHELTER BUT READ HIS NOTES. HE IS DOING WELL... PLEASE STEP UP! HELP THIS BABY BOY TO SAFETY!!!
TO BE KILLED OCT. 31, 2026
💔 RAYS DA WROOF ISN’T A BAD DOG — HE’S A SCARED DOG WHO NEEDS TIME.
Rays came into ACC as a stray with no known history, and the shelter environment has been overwhelming for him. He can become tense and tremble when unfamiliar people approach.
With familiar handlers, Rays responds to a slow approach and gentle verbal coaxing. On walks, he begins to relax over time and his tail slowly comes out from underneath him. ❤️
💛 He needs an experienced, adult-only home where he can decompress, build trust and learn that he is finally safe.
📩 New Hope placement required — please message if you can foster or adopt Rays Da Wroof.
RAYS DA WROOF 266183 MANHATTAN ACC
Estimated to be 1 year 1 mo old, 51.2 Lbs
UNALTERED MALE, MEDIUM MIXED BREED
STRAY FROM NY
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE: 09/22/2026
PET PROFILE
Stray, no known history.
Rays Da Wroof arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. While in care, Rays has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense and trembling when handlers attempt to interact with him. Due to the detailed behavior, we recommend an experienced adult-only home.
Other Notes: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*
ASSESSMENT NOTES
Date of assessment: 10/6/2026
Summary: Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments: Fearful
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful
Call over: Approaches with coaxing
Sociability comments: Tense trembling body, tightly tucked tail, frozen when handler attempts to place collar and dodges the collar. Eventually allows the handler to place collar with coaxing and treats, then begins seeking exit at the door with a tightly tucked tail
Soft handling: Fearful
Exuberant handling: Fearful
Comments: Tense, tucked tail
Arousal
Jog comments: Follows handler with coaxing
Knock
Knock comments: Approaches handler with coaxing
Toy
Toy comments: No interest, No reaction
Summary: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded.
10/13/26: Rays Da Wroof is introduced to a novel intact female and is loose at the fence, toe tapping with mid level wags. He greets handlers through the fence wiggling, then maintains a loose body but will turn his head away, lip lick, or avoid eye contact when the other dog approaches. He shows more interest with time, following the other dog along the fence line and nudging his snout through the fence opening. He is let into the yard and greets handlers, walking right past the other dog. He is tolerant of being sniffed and will briefly sniff nose to nose with the other dog but then will avoid eye contact and displacement toe tap while retreating. The two are given a break and Rays greets his handler and explores the yard. He walks over towards the other dog but then does not approach, remaining avoidant.
Summary (5): 10/23/26: Rays Da Wooh is at the front of his kennel with lowered head when handler approaches. He gently takes offered treats and allows leashing. Rays follows the handler in the room and exits with no reaction to neighboring dogs. He walks through the hallways with no reaction to pop-up crates or staff members. Once outside he immediately relieves himself and continues walking alongside the handler with no leash tension. He is not seeking attention himself from handler and shows whale eye when being pet. However he is responsive and follows the handler during the walk. He has no reaction to any stimuli on the street. He remains lowered body and tucked tail. He briefly sniffs his surroundings and relieves himself few more times. Upon return handler clips the leash and brings Rays Da Woof back into the kennel with no issues.
10/17/26: Rays Da Wroof was observed to be heavily panting in kennel with a strained expression. He is also licking the kennel bars.
10/16/26 - Rays Da Wroof is at the front of kennel when handler approaches with a ducked head and timid body with tucked tail, he is easy to leash up and exit kennel. Outside he has a timid ducked body and hypervigilant at first when exiting. As he walks with the handler he eases the tension in his body and sniffing walking forward in front of the handler, he's very responsive to treats but very timid outside and tail is slowly untucking but not fully throughout the walk. He is able to be clipped and unleashed and returned back to kennel.
10/7/26: Rays daWroof is reported to not need a "pre-clip leash" sign, as he allows the leash clipping with no problem.
10/6/26: Rays Da Wroof is lying down in the back of his kennel, and approaches the front of his kennel with a neutral body and tucked tail; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. During the elevator ride, Rays allows pets from the handler. On the street, Rays walks with mild leash pressure and no reactivity to people and dogs. Rays is brought inside for his assessment (see notes); afterwards, he is returned to his kennel.
Summary (6): 9/29/26 - When handler approaches kennel Rays Da Wroof has a timid body with tucked body but otherwise easy to leash and comes out smoothly. He is not reactive to any dogs or staff when passing through the building and easy to exit for his outside walk, during his walk his tail slowly untucks, doesn't respond to treats during his walk more focused on sniffing and walking, no reactivity or response to any passing people or dogs. Does allow pets but doesn't solicit, walk overall was uneventful and returning back to kennel and unleashing occurred with ease.
9/28/26 (Assessment): Rays Da Wroof was standing at the front of their kennel with a tense body. They were easily leashed and taken for a brief street walk before his assessment (Please see assessment notes for details). While walking Rays walked next to handler with a slack lead. Rays walked slightly lowered to the ground, with a tucked tail and a pinned back ears. He displayed no reactivity to the dogs and people that he saw. During the assessment Rays was shaking, had a tense body and a tucked tail. He was returned to his kennel with no issue.
9/28/26 - When handler approaches Rays Da Wroof's kennel, he had a timid body with a bit of a ducked head and tucked tail, leashing up happened with ease and was able to exit the building with no issues. During his walk Rays Da Wroof remained with a tucked tail and would take some treats, the wind/rain would occasionally spook him when there were strong gusts of rain causing him to tense up a little, checked in a lot with the handler throughout the walk and pressing his body against the handler's leg for comfort, he was tolerable of brief petting during the walk but would not solicit it. As walk continued he visibly grew more comfortable and body became less timid, tail less tucked, when returning to the building and unleashing he re-entered with no issues.
9/27/26 - Rays Da Wroof was towards the front of kennel with a timid body such as lowered ears, showing a little whites of the eyes and tucked tail, handler slowly opens kennel door and leashes Rays Da Wroof with no issue. She was not reactive to dogs or anything while exiting the building for outside walk but did remain to have a lowered body and ears with tucked tail as handler was exiting with her. Outside Rays Da Wroof did flinch at the strong winds, had a tucked tail and pinned ears for the beginning of the walk and consistently checking in with handler. As walk continued her body began to relax, tail untucking, head not as lowered and interested in sniffing and walking forward, but still checking in with handler and interested in taking treats, for the remainder of the walk she held a neutral body but still vigilant of her surroundings and people passing. Upon returning to kennel she reverted to having a low body and tucked tail when entering the building but otherwise entered the kennel with ease.
Summary (7): 9/26/26: (PM WALK) Rays Da Wroof is at the back of the kennel curled up. Handler tosses some treats towards him and he remains laying down. Handler unlocks the kennel and Rays stands up and approaches the front with a neutral body. He is easily leashed and walks with the handler out of the room towards the backyard. In the yard, Rays is avoidant of the handler, he has a tucked tail and a lowered body. He occasionally looks towards the handler with a whale eye. Rays walks around the yard occasionally sniffing around. Rays is walked back into the shelter. His kennel is not ready yet so he is brought to the behavior office. Rays is reluctant to enter the office, turning away and trying to pull away from the entrance. Handler applies leash pressure to encourage him forward into the office. Rays remains by the door, tense, with a tucked tail. When the kennel is ready, Rays Da Wroof pulls back to the room. He hesitates briefly to enter but is able to be brought back to kennel without issue.
9/24/26 [am]: Rays Da Wroof is lying down at the back of his kennel when handler approaches. Handler starts talking in a soft voice and offers a treat. Rays Da Wroof looks up at the handler but does not approach. Handler starts slowly opening the door and Rays Da Wroof gets up and willingly comes closer. His head is low. He allows leashing and slowly walks through the room and hallways with no reaction to neighboring dogs or staff members. Once outside. Rays Da Wroof continues walking next to the handler on the loose leash with no tension. He is not seeking additional attention from handler remaining aloof. He has no reaction to dogs, people or other stimuli on the street. His body is lowered with tucked tail. During return handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Rays Da Wroof back into his kennel with no issues.
9/23/26 (PM): Rays Da Wroof is sitting at the front of his kennel with a lowered head; the handler drops treats into the kennel, and he slowly stands up to sniff them. As the handler opens his kennel door, Rays approaches slowly and allows leashing; he is brought out of the kennel and into the yard. Rays walks with no leash tension and has his tail tucked and head lowered. The handler walks him into the playpen; he sniffs around and eventually relieves himself. the handler presents treats to Rays, but he shows no interest; they present their hand and he briefly sniffs it. The handler lowers themself, and Rays brings himself a little closer, but stays in place, trembling. After a few minutes, the handler stands up and clips their leash. They are able to return Rays to his kennel with ease.
Date of intake: 9/22/2026
Summary: Trembling and growling
Date of initial:: 9/23/2026
Summary: Trashed on leash, tense and trembling, tucked tail. Opted to sedate
ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Rays Da Wroof 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 fearful behavior, we recommend an adult only home.
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
Potential challenges comments:
Fearful: Rays has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to be tense and trembling with a tucked tail when handlers attempt to interact. 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. Ray 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.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
9/23/2026
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~ 10 months to 1 year
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History: Agency, found in park
Subjective: QAR
Observed Behavior - tense in kennel, initially thrashed when leashed but then able to be brought into intake room with ease. Slowly approaches staff and sniffs them with a firmly tucked tail. Likes viennas and cheese, after sniffing around exam room hides under computer chair. Able to be coaxed out and walks on to scale, trembling and lip licking. Allows some head petting with slow approach, remains frozen on scale. Opted to provide light sedation as to not worsen FAS since he was making small improvement with slow approach. Sedated using 0.4 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.4 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM, mild sedation --still blinking and aware of surroundings, but more relaxed.
Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No
Objective:
T =
P = 100 bpm (sedated)
R = WNL
BCS: 4/9, lean
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean
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: not performed
Assessment:
Lean BCS
Otherwise healthy
High FAS, but just petrified
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Intake tasks + exam
Await sort/behavior assessment
0.4 ml antisedan IM
Rx: Trazodone 175mg PO BID indefinitely
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
10/1/2026
Clear to yellow nasal discharge noted while cage side, still eating well and takes treats offered.
A:
CIRDC
P:
Doxycycline 250mg PO SID x10d
Move to Dog ISO
10/7/2026
lepto vax - 2nd dose administered on LHL
10/11/2026
No CIRDC symptoms
Plan
okay for surgery/adoption
Move out of dog isolation
10/18/2026
Staff note pet panting heavily in kennel and licking kennel bars
A: kennel stress
increased anxiety in shelter
Plan
Advise neuter and placement
Clonidine 0.3 mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter
TO ADOPT DIRECTLY FROM THE SHELTER - please download the NYC AC app from the App Store and fill out the adoption application there.
Dogs with NH ONLY rating cannot be adopted directly from the ACC, so please message our page for assistance .
TO ADOPT or FOSTER: If you cannot get to the shelter in person to adopt, or want to foster, please message our page (Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC) Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC Dogs)
OR email [email protected] for guidance and assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: To foster, you have to be within prescribed range of NYC ACC approved New Hope rescues you are applying with,
and to adopt you will have to be in the general NE US area; NY, NJ, CT, PA, DC, MD, DE, NH, RI, MA, VT & ME (some rescues will transport to VA).
Shelter contact information:
Phone number: 212-788-4000 (automated only)
Email: [email protected]
Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street
New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Queens Animal Care Center
1906 Flushing Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Adoption hours:
Monday through Friday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Closed on all Holidays and Training Days, as listed on their website www.nycacc.org)
Adoption fees depend on dog's age. Please email the ACC for more info. Fees include pre-adoption medical care and vaccines, deworming,
spay/neutering and one free follow-up visit to specific veterinarians.
Open for donation drop off:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)
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* NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *
All adopters/foster go through screening process set by NYCACC, which involves submission of pertinent documents, an interview with ACC adoption counselors, to determine if dog is suitable for the home. Dogs can go beyond Northeastern States as long as the adopters go to the ACC in person to pick up the dog.
Level 1
Dogs can go to homes with little dog experience, with children no younger than 5 years old.
Level 2
Dogs can go to homes with some previous dog experience, and with no children under 5 years old.
Level 3
Dogs can go to homes with more experience, and with no children under 13 years old.
Level 4
Dogs can go to ADULTS ONLY homes with very experienced adopters or fosters
NHO
Dogs need to be pulled by a New Hope Rescue, homes would be screened by a New Hope rescue and by the ACC, for suitability. Adopters, fosters need to be highly experienced, and have no children below 18 years of age
