#no one cares klyn

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☝ First swear

Firsts

Okay, picture this: baby me, still figuring out how these word things work. My sister's about seven or eight, I don't remember, and my brother's like five or six. I'm like their little shadow, following them around everywhere, trying to get into the same things they're getting into. Including picking up swears.

One day, I happen to be hanging out with Ma when she fumbles something, and the very first word out of my mouth is a loud FUCK! And so Ma's first thought is oh gods, what have Hirsk and Klyn been teaching you. So she goes storming off to see what they've been getting up to.

And you know where they picked up that kinda language from? Pa. They picked it up from good ol' Pa.

Ma gave him a not so gentle reminder to be careful about what all he gets to shouting in front of the kids, haha.

[adamwatchesmovies]

Cyborg (1989)

While I didn't enjoy this film, that doesn't mean you won't. No matter what I say, the people involved in this project did it: they actually made a movie. That's something to be applauded. With that established...

With a title like Cyborg and Jean-Claude Van Damme as the star, you’d expect this film to be a Terminator knockoff. Actually, it’s aping George Miller’s Mad Max series. Before you get excited and dig through bins of VHS tapes to find this one, know that it’s extremely dull. Only a few brief moments of unintentional hilarity will keep you from dozing off.

In the future, a plague crippled civilization. New York City is a wasteland patrolled by leather-clad lunatics who have embraced the downfall of society. Gibson Rickenbacker (Van Damme) happens upon Pearl Prophet (Dayle Haddon), a cybernetically enhanced woman sent to retrieve data from the remains of the Big Apple and bring critical information to the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia. He decides to help the cyborg fulfill her mission while the vicious Fender Tremolo (Vincent Klyn) is determined to keep her for himself.

I hate to come down on a film’s premise. Without it, there’s no movie, but this plot is doomed. I can buy that internet connections and phone lines are down, that someone would have to physically go to New York and retrieve the data the Center for Disease Control requires but why does it need to be transported via mechanical bits in someone's skull? I’d just put the data on a floppy disk or some kind of futuristic tech. At the very least they could’ve given Pearl some weapons or means to defend herself. If the CDC isn’t desperate enough to send someone with a pad of paper and a pencil, surely they can spare an escort mission or a baseball bat with some nails in it to ensure the mission's success. Not that finding a cure for the disease would do anything. It’s not like the Lord Humongous wannabe would suddenly become a rational man once people stopped falling over dead from gooey sores (we see exactly one person that’s infected, leading me to believe everybody else is immune). Newsflash for you: we didn’t find a cure for the Black Plague in the Middle ages… it just ran out of people to infect! Moving on.

Cyborg doesn’t really feel like a Mad Max wannabe. It’s like a clone of a clone of a clone. For one, it doesn’t feature any exciting car chases. Instead, Van Damme receives plenty of opportunities to perform his trademark high jump kicks. Director Albert Pyun proves himself thoroughly incompetent every time this happens. I lost track of how many times someone –good or bad- disregarded their gun to put up their fists and go toe-to-toe with their adversary. You keep waiting for that Raiders of the Lost Ark moment where the hero gets tired of the theatrics and just gets the job done quick and easy with a bullet. It never comes. Considering the ruins of the world are at stake, it makes for a frustrating watch. At least it manages to be funny here and there, as when Gibson somehow activates a tiny retractable knife out of his boot to give his kicks a little extra… kick.

Cyborg looks amazingly cheap and that’s par for the course on these post-apocalyptic action pics, but you can make it all look good with interesting characters and rapid-fire action. This effort is dull and made worse by the camera work, which frequently frames people, locations and objects so that you have no idea what you’re supposed to be looking at. The unengaging plot leaves you plenty of time to tear apart basically every aspect of the production, which is all that’ll prevent you from falling asleep. The attempts at characterization are bland and generic, not to mention slightly confusing at times. You’re begging for a straightforward narration so you can put together what exactly is happening in the numerous flashbacks that tell us why Gibson is so dark and brooding. Not that you’d care, of course, but it would be nice.

I knew I’d have to write my review of Cyborg immediately after it film ended. Even as it plays out, you can feel your memories of what just happened slip through your fingers. It’s got a couple of bloody scenes that you could call entertaining, but this feels like an obligation, a film released to make money to fund a bigger project later on. (On VHS, April 28, 2018)

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Jettisoned [Obi-wan x Reader]

Requested on Wattpad.com at StarkWars084

Word count: 5000+

You held the lightsaber closely as if you were inspecting it. It was the new saber given to Obi-wan after you had both lost yours the day before. You had a bad habit of getting into fights you couldn't handle, and unfortunately, you managed to rope Obi-wan into them too. It was lucky that you had both made it out unhurt other than a few bruises. You remembered walking into the Jedi temple dripping with mud, and your mentor, Qui-gon, looking at you specifically with disapproval. It wasn't fun explaining to him, that you had lost your lightsabers, but the worst of the scolding was over now.

You stood up gave the lightsaber a few good swings, and scrunched up your face. "It's ok," you said and handed it back to Obi-Wan.

"Ok?" he asked in mock disbelief.

You nodded. "Yes, only ok. Not as good as mine, but I'm sure you could make it work."

He laughed, and you smiled as you brought out your new weapon. You turned it on, the blue light illuminating your face.

"We could go a few rounds," you offered. "Find out which blade is best."

Obi-Wan unpowered his lightsaber and stood up. "You know Master Qui-gon said we can't fight each other anymore."

"You're no fun," you huffed as you turned off your lightsaber. "Neither of us got hurt last time."

"We almost did," Obi-wan said.

"You mean you almost did," you smirked. "Besides, how else are we supposed to train." Before he could respond with a logical answer, the door slid open and your mentor walked in.

"I hope you two have learned your lesson," Qui-gon said. "A Jedi without his saber is just a wizard, after all, and we don't have need of wizards."

"We apologize, Master," Obi-wan said for both of you.

"I know you do, Obi-wan," Qui-gon stated. "But you, Y/N, have to speak for yourself."

"I'm sorry, Master," you said. You weren't necessarily sorry for what you had done, but you were sorry for the trouble you'd caused. That was what you apologized for, since Qui-gon, could almost always tell when you were lying.

Qui-gon nodded, satisfied with your apology. "Good. So, from now on, we leave the mudhorns to sleep in their caves, and no padawans get flattened." You were struggling to hide the smile on your face as you and Obi-wan nodded. You remembered you and Obi-wan trudging into the Jedi temple dripping with mud and missing your weapons. Qui-gon had led you both into separate rooms and given you both a lecture.

"It's no wonder we can't find a single Jedi willing to take you in, Y/N," he had said. The words rang out in your head. You would never admit it, but they had hurt. Ever since your mentor had died you had acted differently. You became more reckless. If you thought too much about something, your previous master's voice would echo through your thoughts, and it was too much for you to handle. Qui-gon Jin was an excellent teacher, but he already had Obi-wan to train; so the hunt for a Jedi that would train you was still underway.

"You have a meeting with Master Klyn in one hour, Y/N," Qui-gon said. "He has been looking for an apprentice for a while now. If you behave yourself, that could be you." Obi-wan looked over at you almost sympathetically. You lowered your head so you didn't have to look back.

"Yes, Master," you said.

"Until then, why don't you and Obi-wan make yourselves useful and empty the cargo ship that just docked in flight deck 16," Qui-gon continued. You both nodded and the Jedi left the room.

You turned to Obi-wan. "I'm sorry for dragging you down with me," you apologized.

"You didn't drag me into anything," he insisted. "I am perfectly capable of making my own decisions."

When you made it to the flight deck, an officer overseeing the droids greeted you both. "Are you the help they said they'd send?" she asked.

"Yes, we are," Obi-wan answered.

"I hope you can do a better job than these droids!" she complained. "All they seem to do is mix up shipments, empty crates, and get in my way. Come over here, and I'll show you what to do." You both followed her to the cargo ship, and she began teaching all the protocols. The droids gathered around as if she were talking to them, and she had to shoo them away multiple times.

"Sounds simple enough," you commented.

"Apparently not simple enough for a droid," she grumbled. "I'm going to leave it to you before I lose my mind to these tin cans." With that, she left the flight deck, leaving you and Obi-wan outside the ship.

"I hope she's not planning on staying away too long," you said. "We could have this emptied within the hour."

"I wouldn't be so sure," Obi-wan warned.

"We have the force," you mentioned. "Plus it's not as big as some of the other cargo ships I've seen pass through here." Obi-wan shook his head but didn't argue. Together you began emptying the ship.

Almost an hour later, and you felt like you hadn't even put a dent in all the work. You looked at the crates and boxes that were stacked along every wall of the ship and sighed. Using the force to carry multiple boxes at once was almost harder than carrying each box one by one, so you had stopped using it a while ago.

"I hate to say I told you so--" Obi-wan's voice teased from behind you.

"Oh, shut up," you said with a grin. You grabbed another box from one of the stacks and began taking it down the ramp. Half-way down a mouse droid wove into between your legs and you stumbled down the ramp. Despite your best efforts to keep the box in your hands, it fell to the floor with you right alongside it.

"I'm starting to see her dislike in these droids," you grumbled as you stood. Obi-wan appeared next to you holding a box of his own.

"Your package seems to have run off without you," he commented.

You rolled your eyes as you wiped your hands on your robes. "Hilarious," you deadpanned. When you looked down where your package had fallen, it was gone. "Where did you put it?" you questioned Obi-wan.

"I didn't put it anywhere," he defended. He placed the box he was carrying on the transport vehicle and turned back to you. "But I did see it wander into the ship."

You let out a breath of disbelief. "I don't suppose you saw where in the ship my package wandered to," you said.

Obi-wan smiled and started walking up the ramp. "I'll help you look." You followed him onto the ship, but you didn't have to go far to see what he was talking about. The mouse droid that had tripped you was speeding around the ship with the box on top of it.

"Hey!" you yelled at it. The droid let out a mechanical scream and zipped around the corner.

"Well, that's not helping anything," Obi-wan remarked.

"Neither are you if you're just going to stand there!" you called as you took off after the droid. You and Obi-wan chased the droid around the ship for a while before you both stopped. You were positive that the droid was hiding just around the corner. You silently counted to three and jumped forward. Sure enough, the droid was there, and it was cornered. You pounced for it, but it expertly wove around you and out the way you had come.

You huffed and stood. "I have never hated a mouse droid so much in my life."

"I'm going to have to agree with you," Obi-wan said.

You thought about two grown padawans chasing a measly droid throughout a cargo ship and shook your head. "I'll get that box later," you chuckled.

"Good idea," Obi-wan agreed. You both turned to get back to work when the door sealed closing you both in the room. "What's this?" he asked.

"I don't know," you said warily as you walked to the door. You pressed the control panel on the wall, but it beeped and showed only a red screen. "Great," you huffed.

"Let me try," Obi-wan offered as he took your place by the control panel. He got the same result. He turned and began looking around the room in confusion. "I don't understand why it closed and locked so suddenly."

"This is a cheap ship," you mentioned. "Maybe it's a broken door."

"Well, either way, we have to find a way out," he decided. Without a second thought, you pulled out your saber and turned it on. Obi-wan placed his hand on yours to keep you from using it. "We can't damage the ship."

"We can if there's no other way out," you argued.

"We haven't tried any other way." He sat down in the single chair at the back of the room and began working on the control panel. After a while, he came to a conclusion that made your stomach sink.

"Well, that's not good," he mumbled.

You stood beside him and looked down at the work he was doing. "What's not good?"

"I don't believe this is a room at all," he began. "It's an escape pod."

"We're trapped in an escape pod?" you asked worriedly.

"It should all be fine," Obi-wan assured you. "As long as it doesn't--"

"Escape pod jettisoning," the computer announced.

"Care to finish that sentence?" you quipped. He looked at you with wide eyes and jumped back to the door. He pulled out his lightsaber, but before he could use it, the pod launched throwing you both to the floor. You tried to grab onto something, but you were too disoriented.

The pod jerked to a stop. You and Obi-wan both stood shakily and looked out what you now realized was a window. There was nothing but space, and you turned to Obi-wan with a glare.

"What did you do?"

"I didn't do anything," he defended himself. "As you said; it's a cheap ship."

"Can you turn us back around?" you asked. His silence was all the answer you needed. "We're on a pod headed nowhere and I have a meeting in 5 minutes!"

"Believe me, Y/N, I wish I could take us back, but the controls aren't working." He walked toward you and placed a hand on your shoulder. "I'm sure Master Qui-gon will understand. We'll just have to wait for this pod to land before we can contact him."

You placed your head in your hands and sat down against the wall. "I'm going to be in so much trouble," you whispered. Obi-wan tried to comfort you, but you knew how this would end. Master Qui-gon had told you lessons on punctuality many times. It wasn't one of your strong suits, and he was extra strict about you showing up on time. The only thing you could do was wait, as Master Qui-gon became more and more upset when you didn't show up.

***

The pod had landed sideways on a rocky planet, and you and Obi-wan had to climb through a hole you made in the roof. You jumped off the crashed pod and took in your surroundings. Sharp rocks jutted out created a sharp slope, and it seemed to be the same throughout the whole planet. You both exchanged a look of dismay.

"What are the odds that we end up on an uninhabited planet," you sighed.

"Let's get to the top of this mountain," he said. "We'll be able to see more from up there." You started trudging up the plates of stone until you reached your destination. You had crashed near the top, so it didn't take too long.

"It's all rocks," you commented.

"Not all of it," Obi-wan said while directing your gaze to a gorge beneath you. In the gorge was a small village crammed into the open space on the bottom.

"Yay people," you cheered weakly. "How are we going to get down there?"

Obi-wan took a long breath. "The long way, I suppose." He turned back and began making his way down the mountain. You didn't argue and followed him down the rocks.

Obi-wan was right about it begin a long way down. It was sunset by the time you could even make out the village on the horizon. You and Obi-wan had, for the most part, been quiet, and the silence threatened to lull you to sleep.

"I can't help but feel this is my fault," you sighed.

Obi-wan met your gaze in the dimming light. "Of course, it's not your fault," he said. "You had no control over that pod. I told you Master Qui-gon will understand."

"No, he won't!" you cried. Your voice echoed through the walls of the gorge and your cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Somehow, he'll find a way to make this my fault," you said in a more hushed voice.

"You need to put more faith in your master," he lectured. "Don't you trust Qui-gon?"

"I trust him, but he tries to find fault with me so he won't have to look after me."

Obi-wan stopped walking and looked at you with concern. "You don't actually believe that, do you?" You looked at the ground in silence. "Y/N, I have enjoyed you being his padawan with me more than I enjoyed being his only padawan, and I'm sure he feels the same way. I know that Master Qui-gon can be strict, but he cares for both of us equally."

"Then why does he keep trying to pass me off to his Jedi friends?"

"He only wants what's best for you."

"Maybe what's best for me is for both of us to be his padawans."

Obi-wan continued walking and folded his arms in concentration. "Have you spoken to him about it?"

"No," you admitted. "It wouldn't work, and he wouldn't want me."

"I already told you that's not true," Obi-wan said. "The least you could do is ask him. We just need to reach this village and speak to Master Qui-gon so he can come to get us."

"That simple?"

He smiled. "That simple." You returned the smile, but you couldn't help but feel doubt about the plan. You wanted to be a padawan beside Obi-wan, but Qui-gon was persistent in trying to find you a master of your own. You kept your thoughts to yourself as you and Obi-wan continued for the village.

It was late night when you finally reached the area. There were simple houses, but each one had a reinforced roof giving them all a strange look. Obi-wan walked into the first public building he came across with you following suit. You were both extremely tired, but you wouldn't rest until you had tried to contact Qui-gon.

"Excuse me," Obi-wan called to a man behind the counter. "Do you have any form of communication available?"

The man chuckled and shook his head. "There are no forms of communication anywhere on this planet. Even if we had 'em they wouldn't work with all the rock surrounding us."

Your spirits fell, and you gave Obi-wan a tired look. "There isn't anything we can do. We're stuck here."

"You've got that right," the man behind the counter confirmed.

Obi-wan refused to let that be the end. "Is there an inn we could stay in for the night?"

The man laughed again. "I don't know what planet you came from, but if we can't communicate to the outside worlds, then we sure don't have a place for outsiders to stay."

"Is there anywhere we could stay?" Obi-wan pressed.

The man shook his head doubtfully and leaned against the counter. "You could try the abandoned shack at the edge of town, but it would almost be better for the two of you to brave the outside."

Obi-wan sighed. "Thank you," he said and walked out the door. "I guess we have more walking to do."

"If he's right about that shack being as good as the rocks, I'm not going anywhere," you decided.

"I'm sure he was exaggerating," Obi-wan said.

"Either way, I don't want to walk anymore. I'm exhausted."

"I am too, but we can't sleep outside. We don't know what inhabits this planet, and we could be putting ourselves in danger."

You didn't want to admit it, but he was right. You sighed and continued through the town. You and Obi-wan held onto each other to keep one another standing and shelter each other from the cold. When you reached the shack, you trudged through the door and turned on the lights. They just barely flickered on to reveal a single room with cold stone floors and two small beds sitting against either wall.

"No blankets," you commented.

"They'll still be warmer than rocks," Obi-wan reasoned. You certainly couldn't argue with that. You both made your way over to one of the beds, and as soon as you touched the mattress, you were asleep.

Light shone through the holes in the walls, telling you it was time to get up. You were still incredibly cold and tired so you huddled in your bed instead, but Obi-wan didn't. He was already up and moving around the small shack tidying up what he could.

"There's no need to make this a permanent home," you mumbled.

Obi-wan sighed and sat down on his bed. "Unfortunately, you're wrong."

You sat up and blinked the sleep from your eyes. "What?"

"Earlier, I went out to see if there was any way to leave this planet or make contact with Master Qui-gon and found nothing."

Your shoulders sank. "So, we really are stuck."

"Yes," he admitted grudgingly. You put your head in your hands and tried to keep back a headache. It all seemed like a nightmare. You were stuck without resources, without help, and without hope.

"What are we going to do?" you whispered.

Obi-wan placed his hand gently on your shoulder. "I believe that Master Qui-gon will figure out what happened and find us. We just have to wait until then."

"We could be waiting for the rest of our lives," you pointed out.

"Or it could be a single day," Obi-wan countered. "We'll be able to tolerate it more if we hope for the better."

"I'll hope for the better," you said while standing. "But I'm expecting the worst."

***

Two weeks had passed since your crashlanding on the rock planet. There were still no signs of any Jedi coming to your rescue, and the small hope you had was fading. You and Obi-wan kept busy with repairing the shack, and it was starting to provide decent cover. You asked the people who lived there so many questions in just two weeks that they were already starting to become frustrated whenever you'd ask another. Obi-wan kept telling you that they would come, and you just had to be patient. You didn't know what you would do without him there to keep you moving forward.

You had just finished another round of questions in the trade building, and you trudged home unsatisfied with the answers you received.

"What did you learn?" Obi-wan's voice sounded from above you. You looked up in shock to see him standing on the roof of the shack.

"What are you doing?" you asked forgetting to answer his question first.

He sat on the edge and wiped his brow. "Avalanches," he responded.

"Avalanches?" you repeated.

He laughed. "I'm sorry, I meant Gloh Kon told me to reinforce the roof for avalanches. Evidentially, it's a normal thing around here."

"Our escape pod picked quite the location for us," you grumbled.

Obi-wan smiled sympathetically and extended his hand to you. "You can tell me about your interrogations while you help me with the roof." You accepted his hand, and he pulled you up. The metal felt weak and bendable under your weight.

"Is it safe to be up here?" you asked warily.

"Not yet, but hopefully it will be before dusk." After his answer, you immediately began working. You told him what you learned, but there wasn't much to say. The first week you had learned much, but the second week was slow and was doing a fine job of crushing your hope. The only reason you could continue was because of Obi-wan. You looked over at him as he fixed the metal to the roof. Normally you were the one that had to keep him going. Since when was he an optimistic ray of hope? You felt you should say something to him, but what were the right words? You knew the words you wanted to say, but you couldn't. Instead, you turned back to your work.

When the sun set behind the cavernous walls, Obi-wan sat on the edge of the now-reinforced roof. "Let's hope that will do the trick."

"Since when are you so hopeful?" you joked as you sat beside him.

"Since this," he said. "Since everything that happened. I can't explain it, but there's this feeling that's telling me I need to be here. I can't just ignore it and try to leave without knowing what I'm doing here."

"You think the force brought us here?" you asked. "What purpose could we possibly serve here?"

"As I said, I can't explain it," he said as he stared at the sky slowly changing colors around you.

You placed your hand on his. "If you think we're meant to be here, I trust you," you said. "I just hope you know what you're feeling."

He placed his other hand on top of yours. "I hope I do too."

It had been a month since you and Obi-wan had first crashlanded. You didn't want to admit it, but you were starting to become accustomed to life in a ravine. You still hadn't found a way off the planet, but even if you did, Obi-wan wasn't going to leave without knowing why he felt he should stay. You tried to talk about it with him, but he would go quiet until you could get nothing out of him. You didn't know what he felt or how to comfort him.

The only thing you knew was how you felt for Obi-wan. Your heart would race when he smiled at you, and despite you trying to push the feeling aside, it only grew stronger. It was forbidden for a Jedi to love, but your heart didn't seem to care. As time wore on, you became more at ease being with him, and you weren't so desperate to find a way off the planet. You wouldn't dare say anything about it to Obi-wan. He was so keen on the ways of the Jedi. What would he say?

Obi-wan opened the door to the shack, making you jump. "I don't understand it," he began. "Everything seems to be in order here, and I can't sense anything wrong with the force."

"Only that you should stay?" you asked.

He nodded and sat down on his bed. "It doesn't matter," he sighed as he rubbed his eyes. "Whether I'm supposed to be here or not, I'm stuck here."

"Hey," you said gently. You walked over to him and sat down on the bed. "I'm the one who says we're stuck here, not you."

"It doesn't matter who says it; It's true," he mumbled. You heart ached for him. This feeling that he had was always driving him crazy. The stress of it had quickly dashed his hopes, and he was beginning to turn back into his worrisome self.

"Whether it's true or not," you countered. "You're not stuck here alone. That has to be worth something."

He turned his blue eyes to you and held your hand. "I'm sorry, of course that's worth something. You're worth everything to me, Y/N."

A lump formed in your throat, and you quickly pulled your hand away. "Don't," you whispered.

"Is it something I said?" he asked worriedly.

"Yes," you said. "I mean no, it's not you."

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to--"

"It's not your fault," you interrupted. You could feel your cheeks burning with embarrassment. The feelings you had for Obi-wan were out of control. You used to be able to push them aside, and forget about them until the next day. Now, everything he said made your heart beat faster, and you couldn't calm it.

"I need to walk for a little bit," you said. Before he could respond you quickly stood and left the shack. You hadn't gone far when the door opened behind you and Obi-wan rushed out.

He caught up with you and started apologizing. "Y/N, I'm sorry." You kept walking trying to ignore the urge to talk to him about how you felt.

"Please," he pleaded. "I understand why you're upset with me. Let me explain."

You froze. "You don't know why, Obi-wan, and you didn't do anything wrong--"

"It's what I said," he explained. "And what I did. I am truly sorry. I should never have acted like that."

"It's against the Jedi code," you whispered. You took a breathe and looked up at him. "You don't need to apologize. It wasn't you that was breaking the code; It was me. Ever since I met you, I've had to keep my emotions in check. The longer we stay together the harder it gets, and it's exhausting. You're a good man, Obi-wan. Don't let me ruin your chances of becoming a Jedi master."

"It wouldn't be you ruining my chances," he said. He grabbed your hand, but you didn't pull away. "I'm not a good man, but you are remarkable. I would be a fool for not seeing it. Can you blame me for having feelings for you?"

Your heart pounded, and you couldn't speak. All this time you had loved Obi-wan, but hadn't told him in fear that he would rebuke you. Now you didn't know what to say or feel.

"I love you, Y/N," Obi-wan said. You stared at him in shock. "I don't care if you report me. You have every right, but I do love you."

You felt your lips pulling into a faint smile. Your face was red, and your heart was pounding. You didn't trust your voice to return the words, so you threw your arms around Obi-wan, pulling him into a kiss. He held you close as if you would vanish if he let go.

You pulled away, and looked into his eyes. "I would never report you because I feel the same way. I love you."

He placed his hand gently on your cheek, but his eyes filled with sadness. "What are we going to tell Master Qui-gon?"

You were about to answer, but something caught your eye. Behind Obi-wan, a ship was sailing through the air. Your stomach twisted and you looked worriedly at him.

"We're going to have to find out soon," you stated. Obi-wan turned around to see what you were looking at.

"They found us!" he said excitedly. He turned back to you. "Isn't that a good thing?"

"Normally it would be," you replied. "There's just the small problem of us breaking the Jedi code seconds before they did."

"They won't know that, and that settles what we'll tell Master Qui-gon; nothing," he decided.

"Are you sure that's a good idea? What if they find out?"

"They won't."

"What about the feeling that you should stay?"

Obi-wan smiled. "I was wrong. That wasn't the force at all. I just wanted to stay with you." He turned back to the ship as it landed not far from their shack. "Let's go. I'm sure Master Qui-gon is eager to see us." You both walked to the ship, so you could meet Master Qui-gon half-way.

"One month," he called when you were in hearing distance. "One month I was looking for you both, only to find you on the most deserted planet in this system."

"I'm sorry, Master," Obi-wan said. "There was a malfunction in one of the cargo ship's escape pods. We were stranded here without communication or transportation."

"So, for once this was not your doing, Y/N," Qui-gon concluded. Before you could respond he knit his brow and slightly narrowed his eyes at both of you. "Is something wrong?"

You began to worry, but Obi-wan answered calmy for both of you. "Nothing wrong, Master. We're just relieved to finally see a familiar face."

Qui-gon pursed his lips and nodded. "We can discuss this more on the way back," he said. "Get to the ship." You and Obi-wan promptly obeyed, but Qui-gon held you back.

When Obi-wan was out of earshot he explained why. "Obviously, due to your absence, Master Klyn has found a different apprentice."

You lowered your head. "I actually needed to talk to you about that, Master Qui-gon."

He raised his brow in interest. "Is that so?"

"I was hoping that I could continue to train under you alongside Obi-wan," you said.

Qui-gon folded his arms. "Do you honestly believe that's best?"

"I do."

He nodded. "I can't deny that I've thought about it." You perked up, having more hope that he would say yes. "It wouldn't be easy. Not for you, Obi-wan, or the council." He considered it a bit longer before saying, "I'll have to pull a few strings."

You smiled widely. "Thank you, Master!"

"Before you get too excited, I need to give you your first lesson." You furrowed your brow but nodded showing that you were paying attention. He leaned in slightly and lowered his voice. "You best watch your feelings, Y/N." Your stomach sank. He knew. You didn't know how, but he knew about you and Obi-wan.

You opened you mouth to deny it, but he stopped you. "You never know who might be watching." He looked knowingly at you, but he didn't say anything else. He walked back to the ship with you following silently behind him.

Obi-wan was waiting  on the ship. When he saw you he signalled for you to go over to him. "What was that about?" he asked worriedly.

"I think we'll both be able to train under him," you explained.

Obi-wan sighed in relief. "So, he doesn't know."

"Well," you started unsurely. "I'm not sure. Either way, I think our secret is safe."

Obi-wan smiled and kissed your forehead. "I told you he'd understand."

"You weren't talking about this when you said that," you pointed out.

"Still," he smiled. "Everything is going to be okay from now on." The ship took off and you hoped that Obi-wan was right. No more scrambling around to find a new master, no more getting stranded on planets, and no more feeling scared to say how you felt. Everything would be okay.

[trashpandaorigins]

You Idiot! Deconstructing Groot & Rocket’s Less Than Wholesome Dynamic

I recently rewatched GOTG and it really struck me (shockingly) for the first time how Rocket is really actually pretty mean to Groot throughout GOTGVol1. Now we're gonna talk about it.

Writing this makes me a hypocrite. I have read and written numerous fanfics about Groot and Rocket. Fics about how they met, how they escaped prisons, how Groot was the first being in the galaxy to care about Rocket, how bereft Rocket was after the original Groot died and how he then rose to the occasion to take care of baby Groot. There are fluffy fics, angsty fics, so many fics and lovely pieces of fanart that feature this iconic duo. However, there’s an element to Groot and Rocket’s relationship that is very much the elephant in the room: Rocket is, (and I was somewhat shocked by this upon my most recent watching of GOTG) really a jerk to Groot. He doesn’t treat him nicely at all.  Let’s just start off with Rocket’s persistent referral to Groot as an idiot. In most fics, (my own included), this is brushed off as an endearing term. One that is playful, doesn’t carry much meaning behind it beyond a nickname of sorts. This is problematic and it’s not the only thing that contributes to their less than wholesome dynamic. Indeed, there is a lot there. Rocket is mean to Groot throughout most of the film and Groot tolerates it even as he is protecting the raccoonoid and assisting him along their adventure. I am going to be looking exclusively GOTG1 for this little ramble. Volume 2 brings up a whole different dynamic and the comics are a different story all together. Personally, I think Groot has  more agency in the comics and pushes back more frequently on Rocket’s antics (not that he doesn’t do that in GOTG, we will get into that later), but the comics have the luxury of time and different runs to expand on their relationship.

After all isn’t that  one of the great beauties of engaging in fandom and shipping? In this case platonically;  that we can both love and adore our favorite characters while also examining their relationships from different angels and gaining new insights and analyzing them critically. I would also argue that it makes fandom more engaging, provides inspiration for new content and allows us to delve deeper into these endlessly intriguing characters. I am not trying to argue that Rocket doesn’t love Groot or doesn’t care about him, in fact I think that if we look at the problematic parts of their relationship it makes the ending of the movie all the more impactful. I’m just saying that sometimes you have to look at the entire ship, even the nasty bits and in so doing you can appreciate the whole. With that note let’s blow some holes in this ship. You know, for fun!

“Don’t drink fountain water you idiot that’s disgusting!” From the very moment we are introduced to Groot and Rocket the raccoonoid is already insulting his partner in crime. The casualty with which he utters this indicates that this isn’t the first time he’s referred to Groot as such and it certainly not the last. Repeatedly calling Groot and idiot  reinforces the idea that people who are quiet or don’t communicate verbally in the way that others do, are somehow dullards, fools or dunces, people with low intellect. This really is quite mean spirited of Rocket especially when you consider the flora’s loyalty.

It might seem as through Groot doesn’t mind this insult but you see him object, shaking his head and looking at Rocket as he tries to deny the fact. Groot may speak in a way that not many people can understand but he can understand them. He knows what words mean; he knows what the word idiot means. So that is how we meet the duo. Rocket ordering Groot around. The fight ensues with Quill and Gamora, during which Rocket calls Groot an idiot again after the flora manages to capture Quill. But Groot does this of his own volition, taking initiative and sneaking up on him to get the bounty. Does Rocket praise his partner or react pleasantly to Groot succeeding in this? No he tells him to quit smiling and again accuses him of being an idiot. Towards the end of the fight as Groot is whimpering over his lost arm Rocket calls him an idiot for a third time and tells him to  essentially “get over it.” Not a terribly wholesome start. It paints their relationship as one where Rocket orders Groot around, using him for his brute strength, hanging around with him out of convenience and the protection/intimidation he offers, but not really caring all that much about his feelings or his well-being.

Not only does Rocket continue to insult Groot but he also demeans nearly everything that the flora says and brushes aside Groot’s genuine concern with irritation. See the, “I told you you can’t fit now stay here I’ll be back,” bit of dialogue before the pod chase as well as, “so what it’s better than 11% what the hell does that have to do with anything?” He dismisses Groot’s anxieties and shrugs off most of what he says. Any suggestions or comments are met with contempt.

Groot is the butt of Rocket’s insecurities, the emotional punching bag upon whom Rocket projects his anger and frustration. Rocket often lashes out at him and  behavior is not uncommon. We’ve all intentionally or unintentionally taken our anger out on those we love most.

Rocket treats Groot as an annoyance for most of the film. Shaming him in front of others, insulting him, snapping at his every word but….can we blame him? Rocket is a tormented little thing who never learned empathy, never learned how to treat people right. It’s heavily implied that the people or things that made him certainly didn’t expose him to an ounce of sympathy or understanding. He wasn’t socialized in the way other beings are whether by human or animal social circles. He is the product of a lab. They were making something to be used for violent means. They didn’t care if their creation could play nice in the sandbox. I have made this comparison before but Rocket is in many ways,  an abused child who is trying to make his way in and understand a world that consistently rejects him and dehumanizes him for that which his creators did, (by the way he doesn’t even know what that is). The fact that he is able to form any relationship or emotional connection with anyone is remarkable.  Of course Rocket’s struggles with forming relationships is indicative of his traumatic past, but having trauma doesn’t give you a free pass to treat people poorly. It can help explain certain behaviors but it doesn’t excuse them, and Groot appears to understand this just as well.

We’ve been focussing pretty exclusively on Rocket’s perspective here so let’s shift to Groots, something that is undoubtedly harder to do, (and people ask me why I only have one story from Groot’s point of view, this is why). Imagine for a second you are in a country where you can understand their language but they cannot understand you. What’s worse, most of the people view you as an outsider and a freak. No matter how many times you try to communicate with them they still look upon you with scorn. It’s alienating, frustrating and profoundly lonely. Then imagine you finally, finally meet someone who can communicate with you, what a relief! Not only that but they seem to be deft at navigating this fast, complex world you are trying to inhabit. Sure they are a bit rough around the edges and sometimes they are rude to you but depend on them. It is precisely this dependency that perhaps provides the foundation for Groot and Rocket’s team up-though the movies don’t tell us exactly how they met. Maybe Groot helped him out of the jam. Rocket is good at many things but given his size he probably does his best to avoid hand to hand combat when necessary. It would make sense for him to relay on Groot for protection as well as his ability to intimidate others as we see in the Klyn. Despite this dependency Groot does put up with a lot of Rocket’s antics.

Groot isn’t some passive figure either when it comes to Rocket’s behavior. As my good friend @captaintoomanybattles pointed out during our latest viewing of GOTG,  Groot and Rocket stick together even when it’s not something Rocket wants to do. Groot is determined to save Quill and Gamora and Rocket follows along even though it’s not something. Rocket isn’t really even being persuaded really. Groot expresses horror at Rocket mockery of Drax’s loss. Groot pushes back against him and takes a stance.  It is Groot who initiates the rescue of Quill and Gamora, he is the first among the Guardians to stand up after Quill’s big speech, agreeing to fight Ronan. Groot makes this choice entirely on his own. When he looks at Rocket he isn’t asks for permission, he’s asking if Rocket is with them. In this case it is Groot who is the driving force. There’s a balance, it goes both ways. Both are able to make their own decisions independent of the other.

In order to really understand why Groot would stand all of this, and who Groot is I think you really need to understand trees. I’m not a philosopher and this little piece has gone on long enough and I still have a few more things I want to touch on so I’ll keep it quick. Perhaps Groot, like trees and other plants is playing the long game so to speak.Thinking and conceptualizing time and existence in a cyclical nature of seasons, life, death and rebirth; slow and steady. So maybe it doesn’t trouble him overmuch when Rocket lashes out in the movement because Groot knows his partner in crime has had a rough life and he is trying slowly to learn how to build relationships and be more compassionate. In contrast, Rocket who is reckless, impulsive, his temerity knowing no bounds doesn’t fully grasp the pernicious effects of words and deeds on to Groot until the very end.  

And that right there is perhaps the real tragedy. That Rocket doesn’t realize until much too late that Groot is, up until this point the only other creature who has ever cared about him. Groot is the one person who has ever deemed Rocket someone not only worthy of friendship and compassion despite his rudeness but someone worth saving, worth dying for. It is in that terrible movement when the two look at each other right after Rocket has begged him not to do this- that Rocket must reckon with how he has exploited and insulted Groot, (and thus begins to realize the profound effects of his own trauma upon himself and his relationships with others). Groot was the only person in Rocket’s lonely misbegotten existence who deemed him capable of something more than the little monster his creator's had intended. Groot proves that Rocket is worthy of being loved and the rest of the Guardians subsequently prove to him that he is capable of loving others. Groot was the first to humanize this little malformed creature, the one who in many ways showed him he had personhood and the Guardians then push him to become a fully realized person in turn.

Rocket’s persistent rudeness towards Groot doesn’t detract from the beauty nor the love in this shot where Groot lifts a vine to stroke against Rocket’s face; it adds depth and dimensionality.  That is the tragedy that only in a moment of pure altruism on the part of Groot does Rocket realize he did in fact love Groot too. His perspective shifts, seeing Groot not as a tool or a means to an ends but someone who cared for him. But at this point it’s too late. Groot has chosen to sacrifice himself wholly on his own volition. Rocket knows he cannot talk Groot out of it, (though he tries by demanding to know why Groot is making this choice.). At this point Rocket can only look into the eyes of the creature he mistreated so and….weep?  He just...looks up at Groot with this helplessness and you feel feel it, deeply. Groot’s last words are ones of hope, reassurance, unity, and boundless love even in the face of utter chaos and his own impending ruin. The scene shows Rocket’s grief-stricken face, powerless to stop what is coming and then you see Groot. Who is somehow despite the tears in his eyes and no doubt the fear, still so full of faith in friendship, of faith that the rest of them will be okay. We are Groot breaks our hearts and then it fades to white. Now I’m not going to make a Jesus metaphor here and say that Groot dies for the sins of the rest of the Guardians bur rather his death does force rocket to face the fact that he did sin, or at least that he treated a kind person who was nothing but good to him, unkindly and with apathy at best.

Still, you can tell that Rocket does care about Groot through it all. He runs towards him under dire circumstances in the Kyln, leaping up on his shoulder ready to fight instead of running away and letting Groot get shot up. He advocates for Groot to get his share of the bounty on multiple occasions and lashes out at the Collector when the man posets buying Groot’s corpse after his death, (wasn’t that some heartbreaking foreshadowing).

It is clear that Rocket regrets treating Groot the way he did. That much is evident in the shot where we see him kneeling-and let’s be clear here-among the literal splintered saw dusted broken remains of his partner. It’s a short shot, easy to miss and Rocket’s mumbled words are hard to hear but he murmurs, “I called him an idiot,” whilst picking up a handful of the remaining twigs. This quick shot, not even a scene really is tiny but powerful. For it shows Rocket’s humility and vulnerability rivilng that of the scene at the bar on Knowhere. The raccoonoid is full of shame and grief and understandably, rage. Rocket took advantage of Groot throughout their time together and only realized the love he had when it was too late. He will never get the chance to apologize, he will never be able to make amends, he will never be able to tell Groot how much he truly appreciated and loved him. Peter never took his mother’s hand and Rocket never apologized to Groot and damn if that ain’t relatable to anyone who has ever lost someone they loved without being able to say goodbye. But this guilt isn’t lost on Rocket. He learns his lesson, at least in part. As another fan pointed out Rocket never once calls baby Groot  an idiot, even when he is frustrated or angry with him. Nor does he call Teen Groot such.

Groot and Rocket’s relationship is not necessarily a healthy one. Built on a mutual dependency with Rocket often times exploiting him and then treating him a nuisance-but Groot doesn’t just stand by and take it either. He pushes back, and when push comes to shove Rocket will follow where Groot goes. Both of them care for one another, deeply. Enough for Groot to sacrifice himself for Rocket’s life, enough for Rocket to begin to change for the better. I adore these two with all my fangirl heart and well I wouldn’t use the word “adore” to describe how Rocket feels-anyone who watches the Groot cocoon scene, or the shot of Rocket as Baby Groot emerges can see the radiant emotion that is there. We are all imperfect people with imperfect relationships. Things we never said to people, friends and family we took for granted, people we didn’t stick up to sooner. If Groot and Rocket’s dynamic can teach us anything it is that it is alright have a messy imperfect love as long as we push ourselves to do better and sometimes give ourselves and each other, a break. Groot said it best: We are Groot, despite our flaws and short comings, we are all worthy of love.

[rosedotnoire]

Prompt #3: Lost

@sea-wolf-coast-to-coast

Content Warnings: None

Rating: T

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“This will be easy, you said.”

“Shut up, Julien.”

“Just a quick job clearing out some caves, you said. No need to wait for Klyn and Khorsa to recover; we can take care of it with five of us.”

“Shut up, Julien—” Galqar paused to impale a banemite on his spear. “Come on, it’s this way.”

Midnight frowned, “Are you sure? I think we’ve been here before.”

Galqar nodded. “We’re good—let’s do this.”

Five Esunas later, a glassy-eyed Galqar vomited in a corner, still suffering from taking a morbol’s breath attack directly to the face. They had backtracked and walked right into a nest of seedlings and goldvines that they’d missed on their first time through the area.

“Sorry,” Galqar muttered when he could breathe again. “Got a bit turned around. We should keep going.”

Qih’sae threw up his hands, tail lashing in irritation. “Do you have any idea where we are? Because wandering around lost in these piss-colored caves with man-eating plants is not my idea of a good time! ‘Dead adventurers—’”

“‘Spend no coin,’” everyone else chorused, except Galqar, who was busy coughing.

“We should go back, and wait for Klyn’s leg to heal up or Khorsa to get over the flu, whoever recovers first,” Julien said, grudgingly tossing another Esuna at Galqar.

Midnight folded her arms. “No way. I am not fighting my way through this place again. Let’s just finish it already.”

Ears flattening, Qih’sae glared up at the rogue. “Do you have any idea which way to go? Because fearless leader over there is clearly lost—”

“Not lost,” the Au Ra growled. “I’m just a little disoriented.” The other four party members just looked at him, until finally his broad, armored shoulders slumped.

“Okay, I’m…not sure where we are, exactly.”

Julien covered his face with one elegant, long-fingered hand. “Right. Executive decision: we’re leaving now.”

There was a rush of air, then heat, and then a pack of morbol seedlings who’d popped up out of nowhere was incinerated by a massive fireball. Four pairs of eyes looked down at the Lalafell mage, who sheathed his staff on his back and drew himself up to his full three fulms.

“Julien, I realize this is not optimal, but you agreed to it, so you’ll just have to adjust,” Zizig told the conjurer. He turned to the Au Ra. “Galqar, I love you like a brother, but you have no sense of direction, so someone else is going to have to take point—I volunteer, if there are no objections.”

Qih’sae and Midnight shook their heads, and Zizig stalked to the front of the party.

“Right,” he said, “Let’s get this nonsense over with.”

[bloojayoolie]

Being Alone, Cats, and Children: OREC ID 6 0738 12 YRS 62 LBS. OF GENTLENESS BROO KLYN ACC INTAKE DATE – 4/22/2019 *** 12 years young and given up for a NEW BABY! *** ☹ How can people live with themselves. Oreo is a wonderful senior gentleman who gave 12 years of his life to his family, only to be shunted aside when their “new baby” came along. Sure, he was confused at first and didn’t know what to make of this squirming, squealing bundle and so he growled when he saw it clamped to his mother's breast. Was it hurting her? And to reinforce his anxiety, the minute he growled, they shunted him out the door and made him live in their cold back yard. Imagine living your whole life indoors, being part of a family, only to be marginalized and left sitting in the cold and rain and looking up at them through the windows with pain and hope for forgiveness? It’s cruel, and more than that, it showed how very little they thought of their senior friend. And let’s take a look at his track record. This frosty faced, lovebug lived with and was tolerant of 2 other young children and there was never an issue. At the shelter he was utilized as a ** greeter dog ** in playgroup! Now he is alone and lonely at the shelter, his eyes full of sadness and loss. Despite how unworthy his family was of him, he longs to be home with them. Won’t you take Oreo in? He deserves to spend his golden years surrounded in love and living in comfort. Please Message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com if you can save his life. OREO, ID# 60738, 12 yrs old, 62 lbs, Unaltered Male Brooklyn ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Black / White Owner Surrender Reason: NEW BABY Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 3 No Children (under 13) Medical Behavior Rating: 2. Blue OWNER SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION: Oreo is an approx 12 year old large black and white male dog his owners got from a friend and that was surrendered to BACC due to them having a new baby. Oreo previously lived with 2 adults and 2 children. Oreo is shy around strangers and will whine or bark. Oreo will remain distant of strangers but be tolerant of them. Oreo has grown up with two children, one 5 year old and a new born. Oreo was described as usually tolerant of the 5 year old but has been growling towards the new born when nursing. Oreo has not been around other dogs, it is unknown how he would behave. He has not been around cats either, it is unknown how he would behave. Oreo will guard his food and his treats by growling. Oreo is not bothered when his toys are moved. He has no bite history, is partially housetrained and his owners describe his energy level as medium. Other Notes: Oreo is not bothered when moved from furniture, when his sleep is interrupted, when held or restrained, when given a bath or when his coat is brushed. Oreo is afraid when someone touches his feet. Oreo will bark if someone approaches the house or family member. For a New Family to Know: Oreo is described as playful, pushy, and anxious. Oreo runs around and loves going out on walks. Oreo will follow someone around when they are home. Oreo will play with balls, stuffed toys, and chew toys. Oreo will play tug and chase. Oreo was kept mostly indoors until a month ago where he was kept outdoors only. Oreo has been fed both wet and dry food 3 times a day. Oreo likes bacon as treats. Oreo is partially house trained and will have accidents a few times a month. Oreo will use the potty on grass or cement. Oreo will go potty indoors or bark and whine when left home alone. Oreo will bark and dig when left alone in the yard. Oreo understands how to sit and come and will play in the yard for exercise. Oreo pulls very hard on the leash and when off the leash he will wander but come when called. INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 04-22-2019: Behavior during intake: Oreo was very aloof and was whining during intake. Oreo allowed to be collared, scanned for a microchip, and have a leash placed on him. Oreo has a loose body at the end of intake and approached counselor and allowed petting. BEHAVIOR NOTES: Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 2 Children (newborn, 5) Behavior toward strangers: Shy, whines or barks, avoids, but tolerant Behavior toward children: Tolerant w/ 5yo; Growled at newborn Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Oreo is reported by his previous owner to growl over his food and treats. No resource guarding reported over toys. Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Partially Energy level/descriptors: Oreo is described as playful, pushy and anxious with a medium level of energy. SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Neutral body and tail, explores somewhat, checks in with handlers, solicits attention, some tail wags, stress yawn, leans into and accepts contact Call over: Approaches readily, soft and loose Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Soft and loose, panting, stress yawn, lip licking, tail wagging, leans into and accepts all contact Exuberant handling: Soft and loose, panting, stress yawn, lip licking, tail wagging, leans into and accepts all contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows handler, soft and loose, tail high, mouth open Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Pulls toward door when assistant exits and whines; No response to knock; Pulls toward door as assistant enters, seeking exit Toy Toy comments: Minimal interest PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: According to Oreo's previous owner, he has not been around other dogs, so his past behavior around other dogs is unknown. 4/23: When off leash at the Care Center, Oreo is introduced to a novel female dog. He greets the female with a neutral body posture and explores the yard. he is tolerant of the female's persistent genital sniffs but keeps to himself as he explores. 4/24: Oreo was slightly tense, circulating around with the greeter when exchanging sniffs. After several seconds, he walks away and explores the yard. 4/25: Oreo was utilized as a greeter today due to a lack of greeters. He was slightly sexually motivated today when he was introduced to novel females. He listens to handler interruptions and walks away to explore the pens. INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake: 22-Apr-2019 Summary: Initially aloof, whining, allowed handling; warmed up, loose body, approached staff MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial: 23-Apr-2019 Summary: Tail wagging, some whale eye with handling of head or face, muzzled as a precaution ENERGY LEVEL: Oreo has been observed to exhibit a medium level of energy during his interactions in the care center. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 3 Behavior Asilomar TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No children (under 13) Recommendations comments: No children (under 13): Due to Oreo's reported resource guarding and initial fearful behavior, as well as the observed fearful behavior and anxiety in the care center, it is recommended that Oreo be placed in an adult only home to ensure his success. We advise safe and appropriate management when handling Oreo. Force-free, reward based training only is advised, as well as utilizing guidance from a qualified, professional trainer/behaviorist. Potential challenges: House soiling Resource guarding Fearful Anxiety Potential challenges comments: House soiling: Oreo is reported by his previous owner to be partially house broken. Please refer to the handout on House soiling. Resource guarding: Oreo's previous owner reported him to growl over his food and treats, but not over toys. This behavior has not been observed in the care center. Please refer to the handout on Resource guarding. Fearful: Oreo's previous owner reported Oreo to display initial fearfulness when meeting new people, where he is shy, avoids contact and has escalated to whining or barking before warming up. During his intake, Oreo exhibited some initial timidity, but warmed up on his own. He was not observed to escalate beyond whale eyeing or somewhat avoiding contact. Please refer to the handout on Fearful behavior. Anxiety: Oreo exhibited anxious behavior during his interactions in the care center. Oreo displayed some stress yawns and lip licking during his assessment, as well as whined and pulled toward the door when a staff member exited the room. Please refer to the handout on Anxiety. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 23-Apr-2019 Bloodwork has been uploaded to vet documents. Shelter Staff. 23-Apr-2019 Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation. [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate. 23-Apr-2019 DVM Intake Exam. Estimated age: 12 years. Microchip noted on Intake? No. Microchip Number (If Applicable): NA. History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea. Observed behavior: Wagging tail, some whale eye, especially when face or head is handled. Muzzled for treatments. Evidence of cruelty seen: No. Evidence of trauma seen: No. Objective: P: WNL, R: WNL, BCS: 8/9. OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. CRT <2. Severe calculus/gingivitis. EENT: Ears and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. Nuclear sclerosis OU PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful. CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: Male intact, two descended testicles, no discharge. INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials. NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. CBC: WNL, Chemistry: WNL T4: WNL 1.4 (1-4 mg/dL),PCV/TS: WNL 52%, 7.8 mg/Dl. Assessment: -Obese, -Dental disease. Prognosis: Fair. Plan: -CBC/Chem/T4. Surgery: Permanent waiver due to age. *** 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. Some dogs with Level 1 determinations may still have potential challenges, but these are challenges that the behavior team believe can be handled by the majority of adopters. The potential challenges could include no young children, prefers to be the only dog, no dog parks, no cats, kennel presence, basic manners, low level fear and mild anxiety. 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. Dogs with a Level 2 determination may have multiple potential challenges and these may be presenting at differing levels of intensity, so careful consideration of the behavior notes will be required for counselling. Potential challenges at Level 2 include no young children, single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity, mouthiness, fear with potential for escalation, impulse control/arousal, anxiety and separation anxiety. 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. It is likely that every dog with a Level 3 determination will have a behavior modification or training plan available to them from the behavior department that will go home with the adopters and be made available to the New Hope Partners for their fosters and adopters. Some of the challenges seen at Level 3 are also seen at Level 1 and Level 2, but when seen alongside a Level 3 determination can be assumed to be more severe. The potential challenges for Level 3 determinations include adult only home (no children under the age of 13), single pet home, resource guarding, on-leash reactivity with potential for redirection, mouthiness with pressure, potential escalation to threatening behavior, impulse control, arousal, anxiety, separation anxiety, bite history (human), bite history (dog) and bite history (other).

[rebuildhq]

Chris Pratt || Peter Quill || Star-Lord || Guardians of the Galaxy || 37 || Cisgender Male || Missouri || Guardian of the Galaxy, Legendary Outlaw || Unregistered || PLAYED BY ALICIA

biography:

Raised in Missouri, Peter Quill was always a troublemaker. He got into numerous fights as a child, although the adults chalked this up to the fact that his mother had terminal brain cancer. As she grew sicker, he ended up being raised by his grandfather, having never met his biological father. He clung to his mother’s side, always admiring her, and visited her everyday in the hospital. When the end came, he could see it in her face that it wouldn’t be long. As she took her final breaths, she held her hand out for his, begging him to take it, but he couldn’t bear to look at her. As the regret hit, he cried for her as his grandfather dragged him from the room.

Peter fled the hospital in tears, and was suddenly abducted by the Ravagers. Their captain, Yondu, had accepted a mission to bring him to his father. Rather than following through with this, Yondu decided to keep the boy for their own, claiming he could fit into the tight spaces, and that he was good for thieving, and raised Peter as their own.

The Ravagers taught Peter everything to know about thieving (and a good firefight). It was true that he did fit into the tight spaces. Although they were far from conventional, and they often threatened to literally eat him, Peter had come to care about them as a family. When he turned ten, Yondu gifted him an M-ship that he deemed the Milano (after Alyssa Milano).

After living in space for twenty six years, all of which he spent as a (not) notorious criminal, Peter developed a lengthy criminal record. He proclaimed himself the legendary outlaw, Star-Lord, a nickname that his mother gave him. As time went by with the Ravagers, he eventually grew disloyal to them, tired of being treated differently because he was a human. When he heard about a job to steal the Orb from Morag, Quill took stole it for himself.

Once he arrived (mostly) intact on Xandar to sell the Orb to the Broker, he was ambushed by various bounty hunters, including the galaxy’s deadliest woman, Gamora, and the outlaw duo, Rocket Raccoon and Groot. Unfortunately, this chase ended up with all of them apprehended and arrested by the Nova Corps.

After being charged and processed in Klyn, Quill spent one whole day there before coming up with a strategy to break out. Alongside Gamora, Rocket and Groot, they collected the necessary items, triggered the alarms, and forced their way out. Drax assisted Quill in his duties, and joined their ragtag team of outlaws.

Their journey across the galaxy was filled with trouble, as was to be expected. Where Quill went, trouble wasn’t too far behind. As time passed, narrowly escaping with their lives, he developed a fondness for his team that he hadn’t felt in a long time.

Together, they band together, alongside the Nova Corps, to defeat Ronan the Accuser and managed to save the Infinity Stone in the process. Rather than parting, the team nicknamed themselves the Guardians of the Galaxy and sought out to cause havoc and help people across the stars.

After a disaster with the Sovereign race, the Guardians were unexpectedly saved by a man who turned out to be Ego, Quill’s father. After some prompting from Gamora, he agreed to go to his home planet with him. There Peter discovered that he was part Celestial, an ancient race capable of manipulating matter, and even creating life.

Quill continued to grow closer to his father, questioning him on his origins, learning to control matter, and experienced firsthand the connection he’d always desired: a father. Since life could never go smoothly for Peter, Ego turned out to only desire access to his Celestial power. After revealing that he killed his mother, planting the tumor in his brain, Peter snapped out of his daze and attacked him. This ended poorly, and his father forcibly began draining his power.

Together, the Guardians rigged a bomb on Ego’s consciousness, and held him down so he couldn’t escape, thus accepting his own death. As he dissolved in his arms, Peter remained, until Yondu swooped into save him. He gave him his space suit, and his real father died that day, saving his life.

After Yondu’s proper Ravager funeral, the Guardians of the Galaxy set out once again. Since nothing can ever possibly go right for Quill, they ended up in yet another space battle that forced them to crash land on earth. Currently, he’s attempting to find some parts so they can get the hell off, although his search has been fruitless.

Good thing there’s still some trouble to cause in the Milky Way.

[gnetophyte]

why didn’t you like b99? i never really watched the show, so i’m just curious

michelle alexander articulates the problem with cop shows much better than I could in “The New Jim Crow,” but the long and short of it is that police tv shows present an incredibly skewed and inaccurate picture of the police as a well-meaning group of diverse individuals who care only about doing what’s right. and that is not the reality of policing in america at all. police are overwhelmingly white, and the extent to which police forces consciously abuse their power to target black people as part of the war on drugs is shocking- there’s a huge amount of money made by police departments from seizure of property of people arrested, whether or not they’re convicted. and so br**klyn nine nine is this phenomenon’s response to BLM; they present a diverse and socially aware group of NYPD cops (some of the most notoriously abusive) who are the viewpoint characters fighting against other bad people; implying that the police are generally good and that the system is there to help people and it is being impeded by a bunch of bad apples, not a poisoned tree. I’m very sleep deprived rn and that’s not the greatest explanation; there are certainly much better ones out there. But I think it’s incredibly dangerous to sanitize images of violent racist policing with passive liberal wokeness.

[komicoshea]

Some people are fascinated by the death. Thanos is in love with it. Literally! Introduced in Iron Man #55 (1973) by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich, Thanos is the son of the leader of the Eternals that live on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. However, Thanos was born with a Deviant gene, a type of mutant for the Eternals, which cause him to have purple gradient skin. Because of this, he was avoided by the rest of the Titans. While he was a child, he encountered the cosmic embodiment of Death, who appeared as a young beautiful women to him. Since then he has worked to earn her love usually by destroying and killing.

He first encountered Earth’s heroes via Iron Man but he became Adam Warlock arch-enemy for many years. However, he came into being a major villain in the Marvel Universe during the Infinity Gauntlet saga. Working together with other villains like Mephisto, he work in gathering the Infinity gems. While most of the heroes at the time tried to stop him, Thanos succeeded in creating the Infinity Gauntlet and used it to kill over half the population of the universe. However this cause Death to scorn him and he restored the universe after. He then worked together with the Infinity Watch, each with an Infinity Stone. He was eventually sent to the Klyn prison and was there when the Annihilation wave attacked.  He decided to join Annihilus and his army but it was only trying to take him down from the inside. He nearly did but was killed by Drax before that. He was eventually revived and returned to his evil ways.

Thanos has always been absent from Marvel Legends for many many years. Diamond Select released a Marvel Select figure but while most might disagree, he is too tall for Legends. It wasn’t really until he was confirmed as the main villain for the entire MCU, that Thanos got few figures, one as the BAF for an Avengers wave and the same one released as a store exclusive.

Haves

Classic

Recommend Figure: Diamond Select Marvel Select Thanos (with Death figurine)

Background:

While Thanos started out with a different costume, this is the costume that he is most recognized for. Like most classic version, it has been drawn differently in for a number of artist, like having a number of gold lines running through the costumes.

 Why you need it for your collection?:

While I would say if you want a classic version of Thanos, this is the only one available. However, the figure itself is a bit too large for Legends display. However, he does come with a nice Death statue which really works with Legends displays.

Does it need a remake?:

Yes, Hasbro seriously needs to make this version themselves.

Infinity

Recommend Figure: Hasbro Marvel Legends Avengers: Age of Ultron Thanos wave Thanos BAF or Walmart Exclusive Marvel Legends Thanos (with Infinity Gauntlet)

Background:

After the Age of Ultron, a time storm sent ripples across the universe. Thanos used this reason in order to attack Earth. The main team of Avengers were off planet and many other teams weren’t around. He set up barrier over the planet close Earth off from the inside and outside. It took that combine might of most of Marvel Heroes to defeat him.

 Why you need it for your collection?:

If you want a more modern version of the Mad Titan then this is the one for you. There are 2 version of him, one a baf and the other a single figure but a store exclusive. If you want a more comic book accurate version then you have to go with the BAF. If you don’t care about that and want the Infinity Gauntlet with him (even though he never wore it in this version), then you should go with the Walmart exclusive.

Does it need a remake?:

No, it’s perfect as is.

NEEDS:

Below is a gallery of costumes that still need to be made. Click on the image to see chances of it being made. Please note that this is my personal opinion and not fact. If I missed anything, please let me know in the comments below.

Possible (he looks like his son)

Low Chance

Possible (the Infinity War movie version is a nod to this.)

The NCS of Thanos is up. Some people are fascinated by the death. Thanos is in love with it. Literally! Introduced in Iron Man #55 (1973) by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich, Thanos is the son of the leader of the Eternals that live on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn.

[trashpandaorigins]

Watched GOTGVol1. Last Night

...and I noticed that when they are in the Kyln and Peter goes to save Gamora from Drax Rocket goes after him, repeatedly begging him not to interfere. Rocket even goes so far as to reach out and grab Peter's leg and Peter shoes him away. We know that he wants Peter's bounty but why wouldn't he just tie Peter up or try to wrestle him away? No, instead Rocket is genuinely concerned for Peter's safety and goes so far as to physically reach out and stop him. Given Rocket's otherwise discomfort with physical affection we can assume that Rocket for whatever reason immediately got attached to Peter on some level and cared enough about him to try and stop him.

He does the same thing when Peter goes to save Gamora when she is out in open space. Rocket pleads from his pod:

"You'll die! You'll die in seconds!"

Peter ignores him, just like he ignored and swiped Rocket's hand away in the Klyn. Rocket then watches in disbelief as he witnesses this act of sacrifice. Because Rocket has been forced to prioritize self preservation above all else it is hard for him to fathom anyone doing anything for anyone else that would put themselves at risk. Rocket cares about Peter enough that he would totally put himself out of his comfort zone and actually show this emotion.

Then lastly Groot sacrifices himself in the end. The one person who means THE MOST to Rocket. Rocket beseeches him to not do this. It is the third time Rocket has had to see someone he cares about risk their lives for others, and ignore his pleas, (well Groot didn't ignore him but he still died). Not to even mention Yondu in Vol. 2. My heart just breaks for Rocket having to watch everyone he dares get close to and love, die.

[bloojayoolie]

Being Alone, Apparently, and Beautiful: HAPPY, SUPER SWEET, FRIENDLY SOCIAL GIRL DREAMS OF A FAMILY TO LOVE Angel wants her wings ld 32246, Spayed, 2 Yrs., 46 lbs. of Joy. Waiting for you at Br oo klyn ACC TO BE KILLED 3/28/19 Angel has a $500 stipend offer to a New Hope Partner. Adopted in July and returned in December, Angel thought she had found her forever family. And why not. She is simply a living doll in every possible way, and adored by volunteers. She is so loving and happy and sweet. Look at that smile. But time has passed, and families have passed her by, and now she sits in her kennel, her tail just ever so much lower than before, and less hope in her eyes then she used to have when greeting guests at her kennel door. She's watched with sadness as other dogs have left the shelter, and still she sits -- waiting, always waiting, for someone to pick her. She clearly doesn't understand why this is happening, and she's tired of sitting day after day in a small windowless kennel waiting for her 15 minute walk. We adore Angel, and we really want to see her finally get picked and leave the shelter with her tail held high and a big happy smile on her beautiful face. Please won't you save her life? She is now rated Rescue Only as her hope has deteriorated. It's shameful, because the ONLY reason she was ever there to begin with was due to a stinkin' landlord. Message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com. A volunteer writes: The name Angel suits this caramel-colored beauty quite well. I found her wiggling with excitement in her kennel, and couldn't resist her sweet doe eyes, gentle kisses, and thumping tail. Besides one brief spurt of joy when she broke into a gallop, she walked nicely on the leash, though she was eager to say hello to anyone we passed. When we stopped and sat for a minute, she came and leaned her whole body into me, clearly happy for the love. Now all she needs is a home to give her that love all the time--I guarantee she'll give it right back. Volunteer Misha Barbour writes: Happiness is this face running towards you forever.🍭 Angel has been at Manhattan ACC since her return on February 13th. She is the kissiest, snuggliest, prettiest, playful-est, bestestess girl we know. She’s an angel. Who’s been waiting too long. Will you answer her (and our) prayers? Angel is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC. MY VIDEO: A doll in every way <3 https://youtu.be/eAY5O-y-Y58 ANGEL, ID # 32246 @ 2 Yrs. Old, 47.4 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Spayed Female Return Owner Surrender Reason: I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 13-Feb-2019, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won't allow. PREVIOUS Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 2 NEW Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Rescue Only OWNER SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION: Angel is a female that has no previous or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Angel is a large mixed breed spayed dog and came to us as an owner surrender. Angel previously lived with 2 adults and 2 children. Around strangers, Angel will bark at new people. The previous owner mentioned that it seems like Angel barks at strangers more for attention. Angel previously lived in the home with two young toddlers. The previous owner mentioned that Angel is very protective of the children from the previous home. Their play is also described as playful but gentle. The previous owner mentioned that with the children, if Angel saw anyone going after them, she would guard the children and bark at whomever was going after them. While Angel did not live in the previous home with another dog, she has had some interaction with dogs on walks in public. Angel is described as dog reactive and when she sees another dog in public, she will lunge, pull, and bark at the dogs passing. Angel´s behavior around cats is unknown. Angel is not bothered when someone takes away her food, treats or toys; however, she was very protective of the children in her previous home. She has no known bite history, is housetrained and her energy level is descrived as between medium and high. Other Notes: When an unfamiliar person would approach the home or owner, Angel will bark at them. When Angel needs to use the bathroom she will cry until someone takes her on a walk For a New Family to Know Angel is described as friendly, playful and excitable. She has a medium activity level and likes to play with balls. In the home, she liked to follow the owner around from room to room. If the owner is not actively seeking attention, Angel might also be laying around in some of her favorite lounging spots. Angel was kept mostly indoors and is house trained. When left alone in the home, Angel was always well behaved. She knows the cues sit and come. For exercise, she was taken on brisk walks on the leash. When on leash, Angel will pull very hard when she sees another dog. Angel is crate trained and slept in her crate in the previous home. INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 13-Feb-2019: Behavior during intake: Angel has a tense body during intake and was pacing around. Counselor was able to take a picture without any issues. Angel also allowed for the counselor to collar her. When other clients stepped into the intake room, Angel began to bark at them as they walked by and continued barking until she was taken out of the intake room. BEHAVIOR NOTES: Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children (toddlers) Behavior toward strangers: Barks, attention seeking Behavior toward children: Gently playful Behavior toward dogs: Reactive, lunges, pulls, and barks Behavior toward cats: Hard bark, chase cats on walk Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Angel is described as friendly, playful, and excitable with a medium-high level of activity. SHELTER ASSESSMENT - Date of assessment: 14-Feb-2019 Summary: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Pulls hard towards and barks Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Distracted by room, shows more interest in exploring after briefly checking people out Handling Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Handling comments: Allowed, but turned body away from handler Arousal Jog: Engages loosely Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments: PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: 6/25 (first stay) : When off leash at the Care Center, Angel greets a novel male with a slightly tense posture, then mostly avoids further interaction. When a second male dog was brought out, Angel approached him at the gate then lunged and snapped through the gate. 7/13 (first stay): Angel lunged at the novel male dog when greeting at the gate, so she was muzzle prior to the gate opening. She approached the greeter with a softer body and placed her muzzle on his. After several seconds she would oscillated between pawing at the muzzle and sniffing the greeter. INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake: 13-Feb-2019 Summary: Tense, pacing, barking MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial: 13-Feb-2019 Summary: Allowed handling ENERGY LEVEL: Her previous owner describes Angel as friendly, outgoing respectful dog with a medium-high energy level. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 2 Behavior Asilomar H - Healthy Recommendations: No cats Single-pet home Recommend no dog parks Recommendations comments: No cats: Angel is reported to have shown an intense focus on cats(Hard barking, and chasing them)and as a result poses a potential safety risk for cats. She must not go to a home with resident cats or where she may come into contact with cats. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Angel has shown during playgroup, we feel that Angel should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Angel associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats. Potential challenges: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments: At the care center, Angel has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Angel may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. Please see the On-Leash Reactivity handout to help manage this behavior. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 21-Mar-2019 Progress Exam S/O - pt BARH. EENT - no ocular or nasal discharge No coughing A - CIRDC Resolved P - Benign neglect 1-Mar-2019 Progress Exam SO BAR in kennel. Barking and standing at kennel front, tail wagging. EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge, intermittent, repeated sniffling during interaction A CIRDC p doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 2.25tablet PO q24h x 14 days enrofloxacin 136mg tablet -- give 1.75 tablet PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 0.5 tablet PO q24h x 4 days 24-Feb-2019 Vet Assistant Observations Animal was bathed by Groomer 17-Feb-2019 Animal was bathed by Groomer. 16-Feb-2019 Progress Exam adding trazodone 100mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q12h x 14 days 13-Feb-2019 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable): n History : Owner surrender - originally adopted from ACC Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior : allowed for full PE Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = - P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: teeth in good cond PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed female - no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: Healthy ------------------------------------------------------ NOTES FIRST STAY / Intake: 24-Jun-18 ANGEL, ID # 32246 @ 2 Yrs. Old, 46.6 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Spayed Female Owner Surrender Reason: Shelter Assessment Rating: EXPERIENCED HOME / No Cats Intake Behavior Rating: BEHAVIOR NOTES Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child (aged 8), 1 large dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed, respectful Behavior toward dogs: Friendly, playful with resident dog Behavior toward cats: Hard bark, chase cats on walk Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, playful and excitable with a medium energy level SAFER SCORES Date of assessment: 26-Jun-2018 Look: 1. Dog's eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Angel was a bit aloof when in the assessment room. He allowed handling and remained calm, showing no interest in the toy item. Summary (1): Angel lived in a home with another female large breed dog and owner stated that they would eat together, play together and sleep together. 6/25: When off leash at the Care Center, Angel greets a novel male with a slightly tense posture, then mostly avoids further interaction. When a second male dog was brought out, Angel approached him at the gate then lunged and snapped through the gate. 7/13: Angel lunged at the novel male dog when greeting at the gate, so she was muzzle prior to the gate opening. She approached the greeter with a softer body and placed her muzzle on his. After several seconds she would oscillated between pawing at the muzzle and sniffing the greeter. Date of intake: 24-Jun-2018 Summary: Tense, pacing Date of initial: 25-Jun-2018 Summary: Angel was timid, slightly hyperactive, ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner describes Angel as friendly, outgoing respectful dog. Angel displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. We recommend will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Recommendations: No cats Recommendations comments: No cats: Angel is reported to have shown an intense focus on cats(Hard barking, and chasing them)and as a result poses a potential safety risk for cats. He must not go to a home with resident cats or where he may come into contact with cats. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 6-Jul-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have diarrhea on 6/28 (also spayed on 6/28). Had d/c'ed rimadyl originally, but put back on (added metronidazole) due to concern for post-op pain. Last day of treatment S: BAR. No csvd noted. No clinical signs noted on board. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No signs noted today Plan: Of to d/c medications, continue to monitor 30-Jun-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have diarrhea on 6/28 (also spayed on 6/28). Had d/c'ed rimadyl originally, but put back on (added metronidazole) due to concern for post-op pain. Monitor for diarrhea. S: BAR. No csvd noted. No clinical signs noted on board. EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No signs noted today Plan: Finish Rimadyl Continue Panacur Continue Metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days VET 991524 29-Jun-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have small amount of blood in stool. Spayed on 6/28. Dc'ed Rimadyl and started panacur. S: QAR. No csvd. EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No hematochezia seen Plan: Due to need for pain medication post-spay and minimal blood noted yesterday, restarted rimadyl (will monitor for worsening diarrhea) Continue Panacur Start Metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days 28-Jun-2018 Progress Exam bloody stool in cage (soft stool with drops of blood at the end) just spayed. d/c'd rimadyl, started panacur (first dose given) 28-Jun-2018 Spay/Neuter Summary Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen. Offsite Vet 27-Jun-2018 Spay/Neuter Summary Pre-op exam S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for spay tomorrow 25-Jun-2018 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? No Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - timid, slightly hyperactive, but able to assess with no issue Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female, no MGT palpated, no discharge MSI: 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 apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: no tx needed SURGERY: Okay for surgery *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account \ Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a dog on the To Be Killed list, including those labelled Rescue Only. Hurry please, time is short, and the Rescues need time to process the applications.

[bloojayoolie]

Being Alone, Apparently, and Beautiful: HAPPY, SUPER SWEET, FRIENDLY SOCIAL GIRL DREAMS OF A FAMILY TO LOVE Angel wants her wings ld 32246, Spayed, 2 Yrs., 46 lbs. of Joy. Waiting for you at Br oo klyn ACC TO BE KILLED 3/29/19 Angel has a $500 stipend offer to a New Hope Partner. Adopted in July and returned in December, Angel thought she had found her forever family. And why not. She is simply a living doll in every possible way, and adored by volunteers. She is so loving and happy and sweet. Look at that smile. But time has passed, and families have passed her by, and now she sits in her kennel, her tail just ever so much lower than before, and less hope in her eyes then she used to have when greeting guests at her kennel door. She's watched with sadness as other dogs have left the shelter, and still she sits -- waiting, always waiting, for someone to pick her. She clearly doesn't understand why this is happening, and she's tired of sitting day after day in a small windowless kennel waiting for her 15 minute walk. We adore Angel, and we really want to see her finally get picked and leave the shelter with her tail held high and a big happy smile on her beautiful face. Please won't you save her life? She is now rated Rescue Only as her hope has deteriorated. It's shameful, because the ONLY reason she was ever there to begin with was due to a stinkin' landlord. Message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com. A volunteer writes: The name Angel suits this caramel-colored beauty quite well. I found her wiggling with excitement in her kennel, and couldn't resist her sweet doe eyes, gentle kisses, and thumping tail. Besides one brief spurt of joy when she broke into a gallop, she walked nicely on the leash, though she was eager to say hello to anyone we passed. When we stopped and sat for a minute, she came and leaned her whole body into me, clearly happy for the love. Now all she needs is a home to give her that love all the time--I guarantee she'll give it right back. Volunteer Misha Barbour writes: Happiness is this face running towards you forever.🍭 Angel has been at Manhattan ACC since her return on February 13th. She is the kissiest, snuggliest, prettiest, playful-est, bestestess girl we know. She’s an angel. Who’s been waiting too long. Will you answer her (and our) prayers? Angel is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC. MY VIDEO: A doll in every way <3 https://youtu.be/eAY5O-y-Y58 ANGEL, ID # 32246 @ 2 Yrs. Old, 47.4 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Spayed Female Return Owner Surrender Reason: I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 13-Feb-2019, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won't allow. PREVIOUS Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 2 NEW Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Rescue Only OWNER SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION: Angel is a female that has no previous or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Angel is a large mixed breed spayed dog and came to us as an owner surrender. Angel previously lived with 2 adults and 2 children. Around strangers, Angel will bark at new people. The previous owner mentioned that it seems like Angel barks at strangers more for attention. Angel previously lived in the home with two young toddlers. The previous owner mentioned that Angel is very protective of the children from the previous home. Their play is also described as playful but gentle. The previous owner mentioned that with the children, if Angel saw anyone going after them, she would guard the children and bark at whomever was going after them. While Angel did not live in the previous home with another dog, she has had some interaction with dogs on walks in public. Angel is described as dog reactive and when she sees another dog in public, she will lunge, pull, and bark at the dogs passing. Angel´s behavior around cats is unknown. Angel is not bothered when someone takes away her food, treats or toys; however, she was very protective of the children in her previous home. She has no known bite history, is housetrained and her energy level is descrived as between medium and high. Other Notes: When an unfamiliar person would approach the home or owner, Angel will bark at them. When Angel needs to use the bathroom she will cry until someone takes her on a walk For a New Family to Know Angel is described as friendly, playful and excitable. She has a medium activity level and likes to play with balls. In the home, she liked to follow the owner around from room to room. If the owner is not actively seeking attention, Angel might also be laying around in some of her favorite lounging spots. Angel was kept mostly indoors and is house trained. When left alone in the home, Angel was always well behaved. She knows the cues sit and come. For exercise, she was taken on brisk walks on the leash. When on leash, Angel will pull very hard when she sees another dog. Angel is crate trained and slept in her crate in the previous home. INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 13-Feb-2019: Behavior during intake: Angel has a tense body during intake and was pacing around. Counselor was able to take a picture without any issues. Angel also allowed for the counselor to collar her. When other clients stepped into the intake room, Angel began to bark at them as they walked by and continued barking until she was taken out of the intake room. BEHAVIOR NOTES: Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children (toddlers) Behavior toward strangers: Barks, attention seeking Behavior toward children: Gently playful Behavior toward dogs: Reactive, lunges, pulls, and barks Behavior toward cats: Hard bark, chase cats on walk Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Angel is described as friendly, playful, and excitable with a medium-high level of activity. SHELTER ASSESSMENT - Date of assessment: 14-Feb-2019 Summary: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Pulls hard towards and barks Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Distracted by room, shows more interest in exploring after briefly checking people out Handling Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Handling comments: Allowed, but turned body away from handler Arousal Jog: Engages loosely Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments: PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: 6/25 (first stay) : When off leash at the Care Center, Angel greets a novel male with a slightly tense posture, then mostly avoids further interaction. When a second male dog was brought out, Angel approached him at the gate then lunged and snapped through the gate. 7/13 (first stay): Angel lunged at the novel male dog when greeting at the gate, so she was muzzle prior to the gate opening. She approached the greeter with a softer body and placed her muzzle on his. After several seconds she would oscillated between pawing at the muzzle and sniffing the greeter. INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake: 13-Feb-2019 Summary: Tense, pacing, barking MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial: 13-Feb-2019 Summary: Allowed handling ENERGY LEVEL: Her previous owner describes Angel as friendly, outgoing respectful dog with a medium-high energy level. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 2 Behavior Asilomar H - Healthy Recommendations: No cats Single-pet home Recommend no dog parks Recommendations comments: No cats: Angel is reported to have shown an intense focus on cats(Hard barking, and chasing them)and as a result poses a potential safety risk for cats. She must not go to a home with resident cats or where she may come into contact with cats. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Angel has shown during playgroup, we feel that Angel should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Angel associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats. Potential challenges: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments: At the care center, Angel has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Angel may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. Please see the On-Leash Reactivity handout to help manage this behavior. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 21-Mar-2019 Progress Exam S/O - pt BARH. EENT - no ocular or nasal discharge No coughing A - CIRDC Resolved P - Benign neglect 1-Mar-2019 Progress Exam SO BAR in kennel. Barking and standing at kennel front, tail wagging. EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge, intermittent, repeated sniffling during interaction A CIRDC p doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 2.25tablet PO q24h x 14 days enrofloxacin 136mg tablet -- give 1.75 tablet PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 0.5 tablet PO q24h x 4 days 24-Feb-2019 Vet Assistant Observations Animal was bathed by Groomer 17-Feb-2019 Animal was bathed by Groomer. 16-Feb-2019 Progress Exam adding trazodone 100mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q12h x 14 days 13-Feb-2019 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable): n History : Owner surrender - originally adopted from ACC Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior : allowed for full PE Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = - P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: teeth in good cond PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed female - no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: Healthy ------------------------------------------------------ NOTES FIRST STAY / Intake: 24-Jun-18 ANGEL, ID # 32246 @ 2 Yrs. Old, 46.6 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Spayed Female Owner Surrender Reason: Shelter Assessment Rating: EXPERIENCED HOME / No Cats Intake Behavior Rating: BEHAVIOR NOTES Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child (aged 8), 1 large dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed, respectful Behavior toward dogs: Friendly, playful with resident dog Behavior toward cats: Hard bark, chase cats on walk Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, playful and excitable with a medium energy level SAFER SCORES Date of assessment: 26-Jun-2018 Look: 1. Dog's eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Angel was a bit aloof when in the assessment room. He allowed handling and remained calm, showing no interest in the toy item. Summary (1): Angel lived in a home with another female large breed dog and owner stated that they would eat together, play together and sleep together. 6/25: When off leash at the Care Center, Angel greets a novel male with a slightly tense posture, then mostly avoids further interaction. When a second male dog was brought out, Angel approached him at the gate then lunged and snapped through the gate. 7/13: Angel lunged at the novel male dog when greeting at the gate, so she was muzzle prior to the gate opening. She approached the greeter with a softer body and placed her muzzle on his. After several seconds she would oscillated between pawing at the muzzle and sniffing the greeter. Date of intake: 24-Jun-2018 Summary: Tense, pacing Date of initial: 25-Jun-2018 Summary: Angel was timid, slightly hyperactive, ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner describes Angel as friendly, outgoing respectful dog. Angel displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. We recommend will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Recommendations: No cats Recommendations comments: No cats: Angel is reported to have shown an intense focus on cats(Hard barking, and chasing them)and as a result poses a potential safety risk for cats. He must not go to a home with resident cats or where he may come into contact with cats. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 6-Jul-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have diarrhea on 6/28 (also spayed on 6/28). Had d/c'ed rimadyl originally, but put back on (added metronidazole) due to concern for post-op pain. Last day of treatment S: BAR. No csvd noted. No clinical signs noted on board. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No signs noted today Plan: Of to d/c medications, continue to monitor 30-Jun-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have diarrhea on 6/28 (also spayed on 6/28). Had d/c'ed rimadyl originally, but put back on (added metronidazole) due to concern for post-op pain. Monitor for diarrhea. S: BAR. No csvd noted. No clinical signs noted on board. EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No signs noted today Plan: Finish Rimadyl Continue Panacur Continue Metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days VET 991524 29-Jun-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have small amount of blood in stool. Spayed on 6/28. Dc'ed Rimadyl and started panacur. S: QAR. No csvd. EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No hematochezia seen Plan: Due to need for pain medication post-spay and minimal blood noted yesterday, restarted rimadyl (will monitor for worsening diarrhea) Continue Panacur Start Metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days 28-Jun-2018 Progress Exam bloody stool in cage (soft stool with drops of blood at the end) just spayed. d/c'd rimadyl, started panacur (first dose given) 28-Jun-2018 Spay/Neuter Summary Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen. Offsite Vet 27-Jun-2018 Spay/Neuter Summary Pre-op exam S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for spay tomorrow 25-Jun-2018 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? No Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - timid, slightly hyperactive, but able to assess with no issue Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female, no MGT palpated, no discharge MSI: 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 apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: no tx needed SURGERY: Okay for surgery *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account \ Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. 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Being Alone, Apparently, and Beautiful: HAPPY, SUPER SWEET, FRIENDLY SOCIAL GIRL DREAMS OF A FAMILY TO LOVE Angel wants her wings ld 32246, Spayed, 2 Yrs., 46 lbs. of Joy. Waiting for you at Br oo klyn ACC TO BE KILLED 3/23/19 Adopted in July and returned in December, Angel thought she had found her forever family. And why not. She is simply a living doll in every possible way, and adored by volunteers. She is so loving and happy and sweet. Look at that smile. But time has passed, and families have passed her by, and now she sits in her kennel, her tail just ever so much lower than before, and less hope in her eyes then she used to have when greeting guests at her kennel door. She's watched with sadness as other dogs have left the shelter, and still she sits -- waiting, always waiting, for someone to pick her. She clearly doesn't understand why this is happening, and she's tired of sitting day after day in a small windowless kennel waiting for her 15 minute walk. We adore Angel, and we really want to see her finally get picked and leave the shelter with her tail held high and a big happy smile on her beautiful face. Please won't you save her life? She is now rated Rescue Only as her hope has deteriorated. It's shameful, because the ONLY reason she was ever there to begin with was due to a stinkin' landlord. Message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com. A volunteer writes: The name Angel suits this caramel-colored beauty quite well. I found her wiggling with excitement in her kennel, and couldn't resist her sweet doe eyes, gentle kisses, and thumping tail. Besides one brief spurt of joy when she broke into a gallop, she walked nicely on the leash, though she was eager to say hello to anyone we passed. When we stopped and sat for a minute, she came and leaned her whole body into me, clearly happy for the love. Now all she needs is a home to give her that love all the time--I guarantee she'll give it right back. Volunteer Misha Barbour writes: Happiness is this face running towards you forever.🍭 Angel has been at Manhattan ACC since her return on February 13th. She is the kissiest, snuggliest, prettiest, playful-est, bestestess girl we know. She’s an angel. Who’s been waiting too long. Will you answer her (and our) prayers? Angel is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC. MY VIDEO: A doll in every way <3 https://youtu.be/eAY5O-y-Y58 ANGEL, ID # 32246 @ 2 Yrs. Old, 47.4 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Spayed Female Return Owner Surrender Reason: I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 13-Feb-2019, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won't allow. PREVIOUS Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 2 NEW Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Rescue Only OWNER SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION: Angel is a female that has no previous or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Angel is a large mixed breed spayed dog and came to us as an owner surrender. Angel previously lived with 2 adults and 2 children. Around strangers, Angel will bark at new people. The previous owner mentioned that it seems like Angel barks at strangers more for attention. Angel previously lived in the home with two young toddlers. The previous owner mentioned that Angel is very protective of the children from the previous home. Their play is also described as playful but gentle. The previous owner mentioned that with the children, if Angel saw anyone going after them, she would guard the children and bark at whomever was going after them. While Angel did not live in the previous home with another dog, she has had some interaction with dogs on walks in public. Angel is described as dog reactive and when she sees another dog in public, she will lunge, pull, and bark at the dogs passing. Angel´s behavior around cats is unknown. Angel is not bothered when someone takes away her food, treats or toys; however, she was very protective of the children in her previous home. She has no known bite history, is housetrained and her energy level is descrived as between medium and high. Other Notes: When an unfamiliar person would approach the home or owner, Angel will bark at them. When Angel needs to use the bathroom she will cry until someone takes her on a walk For a New Family to Know Angel is described as friendly, playful and excitable. She has a medium activity level and likes to play with balls. In the home, she liked to follow the owner around from room to room. If the owner is not actively seeking attention, Angel might also be laying around in some of her favorite lounging spots. Angel was kept mostly indoors and is house trained. When left alone in the home, Angel was always well behaved. She knows the cues sit and come. For exercise, she was taken on brisk walks on the leash. When on leash, Angel will pull very hard when she sees another dog. Angel is crate trained and slept in her crate in the previous home. INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 13-Feb-2019: Behavior during intake: Angel has a tense body during intake and was pacing around. Counselor was able to take a picture without any issues. Angel also allowed for the counselor to collar her. When other clients stepped into the intake room, Angel began to bark at them as they walked by and continued barking until she was taken out of the intake room. BEHAVIOR NOTES: Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children (toddlers) Behavior toward strangers: Barks, attention seeking Behavior toward children: Gently playful Behavior toward dogs: Reactive, lunges, pulls, and barks Behavior toward cats: Hard bark, chase cats on walk Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Angel is described as friendly, playful, and excitable with a medium-high level of activity. SHELTER ASSESSMENT - Date of assessment: 14-Feb-2019 Summary: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Pulls hard towards and barks Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Distracted by room, shows more interest in exploring after briefly checking people out Handling Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Handling comments: Allowed, but turned body away from handler Arousal Jog: Engages loosely Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments: PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: 6/25 (first stay) : When off leash at the Care Center, Angel greets a novel male with a slightly tense posture, then mostly avoids further interaction. When a second male dog was brought out, Angel approached him at the gate then lunged and snapped through the gate. 7/13 (first stay): Angel lunged at the novel male dog when greeting at the gate, so she was muzzle prior to the gate opening. She approached the greeter with a softer body and placed her muzzle on his. After several seconds she would oscillated between pawing at the muzzle and sniffing the greeter. INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake: 13-Feb-2019 Summary: Tense, pacing, barking MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial: 13-Feb-2019 Summary: Allowed handling ENERGY LEVEL: Her previous owner describes Angel as friendly, outgoing respectful dog with a medium-high energy level. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 2 Behavior Asilomar H - Healthy Recommendations: No cats Single-pet home Recommend no dog parks Recommendations comments: No cats: Angel is reported to have shown an intense focus on cats(Hard barking, and chasing them)and as a result poses a potential safety risk for cats. She must not go to a home with resident cats or where she may come into contact with cats. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Angel has shown during playgroup, we feel that Angel should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Angel associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats. Potential challenges: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments: At the care center, Angel has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Angel may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. Please see the On-Leash Reactivity handout to help manage this behavior. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 1-Mar-2019 Progress Exam SO BAR in kennel. Barking and standing at kennel front, tail wagging. EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge, intermittent, repeated sniffling during interaction A CIRDC p doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 2.25tablet PO q24h x 14 days enrofloxacin 136mg tablet -- give 1.75 tablet PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 0.5 tablet PO q24h x 4 days 24-Feb-2019 Vet Assistant Observations Animal was bathed by Groomer 17-Feb-2019 Animal was bathed by Groomer. 16-Feb-2019 Progress Exam adding trazodone 100mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q12h x 14 days 13-Feb-2019 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable): n History : Owner surrender - originally adopted from ACC Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior : allowed for full PE Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = - P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: teeth in good cond PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed female - no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: Healthy ------------------------------------------------------ NOTES FIRST STAY / Intake: 24-Jun-18 ANGEL, ID # 32246 @ 2 Yrs. Old, 46.6 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Spayed Female Owner Surrender Reason: Shelter Assessment Rating: EXPERIENCED HOME / No Cats Intake Behavior Rating: BEHAVIOR NOTES Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child (aged 8), 1 large dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed, respectful Behavior toward dogs: Friendly, playful with resident dog Behavior toward cats: Hard bark, chase cats on walk Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, playful and excitable with a medium energy level SAFER SCORES Date of assessment: 26-Jun-2018 Look: 1. Dog's eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Angel was a bit aloof when in the assessment room. He allowed handling and remained calm, showing no interest in the toy item. Summary (1): Angel lived in a home with another female large breed dog and owner stated that they would eat together, play together and sleep together. 6/25: When off leash at the Care Center, Angel greets a novel male with a slightly tense posture, then mostly avoids further interaction. When a second male dog was brought out, Angel approached him at the gate then lunged and snapped through the gate. 7/13: Angel lunged at the novel male dog when greeting at the gate, so she was muzzle prior to the gate opening. She approached the greeter with a softer body and placed her muzzle on his. After several seconds she would oscillated between pawing at the muzzle and sniffing the greeter. Date of intake: 24-Jun-2018 Summary: Tense, pacing Date of initial: 25-Jun-2018 Summary: Angel was timid, slightly hyperactive, ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner describes Angel as friendly, outgoing respectful dog. Angel displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. We recommend will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Recommendations: No cats Recommendations comments: No cats: Angel is reported to have shown an intense focus on cats(Hard barking, and chasing them)and as a result poses a potential safety risk for cats. He must not go to a home with resident cats or where he may come into contact with cats. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 6-Jul-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have diarrhea on 6/28 (also spayed on 6/28). Had d/c'ed rimadyl originally, but put back on (added metronidazole) due to concern for post-op pain. Last day of treatment S: BAR. No csvd noted. No clinical signs noted on board. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No signs noted today Plan: Of to d/c medications, continue to monitor 30-Jun-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have diarrhea on 6/28 (also spayed on 6/28). Had d/c'ed rimadyl originally, but put back on (added metronidazole) due to concern for post-op pain. Monitor for diarrhea. S: BAR. No csvd noted. No clinical signs noted on board. EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No signs noted today Plan: Finish Rimadyl Continue Panacur Continue Metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days VET 991524 29-Jun-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have small amount of blood in stool. Spayed on 6/28. Dc'ed Rimadyl and started panacur. S: QAR. No csvd. EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No hematochezia seen Plan: Due to need for pain medication post-spay and minimal blood noted yesterday, restarted rimadyl (will monitor for worsening diarrhea) Continue Panacur Start Metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days 28-Jun-2018 Progress Exam bloody stool in cage (soft stool with drops of blood at the end) just spayed. d/c'd rimadyl, started panacur (first dose given) 28-Jun-2018 Spay/Neuter Summary Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen. Offsite Vet 27-Jun-2018 Spay/Neuter Summary Pre-op exam S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for spay tomorrow 25-Jun-2018 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? No Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - timid, slightly hyperactive, but able to assess with no issue Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female, no MGT palpated, no discharge MSI: 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 apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: no tx needed SURGERY: Okay for surgery *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account \ Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a dog on the To Be Killed list, including those labelled Rescue Only. Hurry please, time is short, and the Rescues need time to process the applications.

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Being Alone, Apparently, and Beautiful: HAPPY, SUPER SWEET, FRIENDLY SOCIAL GIRL DREAMS OF A FAMILY TO LOVE Angel wants her wings ld 32246, Spayed, 2 Yrs., 46 lbs. of Joy. Waiting for you at Br oo klyn ACC TO BE KILLED 3/23/19 Adopted in July and returned in December, Angel thought she had found her forever family. And why not. She is simply a living doll in every possible way, and adored by volunteers. She is so loving and happy and sweet. Look at that smile. But time has passed, and families have passed her by, and now she sits in her kennel, her tail just ever so much lower than before, and less hope in her eyes then she used to have when greeting guests at her kennel door. She's watched with sadness as other dogs have left the shelter, and still she sits -- waiting, always waiting, for someone to pick her. She clearly doesn't understand why this is happening, and she's tired of sitting day after day in a small windowless kennel waiting for her 15 minute walk. We adore Angel, and we really want to see her finally get picked and leave the shelter with her tail held high and a big happy smile on her beautiful face. Please won't you save her life? She is now rated Rescue Only as her hope has deteriorated. It's shameful, because the ONLY reason she was ever there to begin with was due to a stinkin' landlord. Message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com. A volunteer writes: The name Angel suits this caramel-colored beauty quite well. I found her wiggling with excitement in her kennel, and couldn't resist her sweet doe eyes, gentle kisses, and thumping tail. Besides one brief spurt of joy when she broke into a gallop, she walked nicely on the leash, though she was eager to say hello to anyone we passed. When we stopped and sat for a minute, she came and leaned her whole body into me, clearly happy for the love. Now all she needs is a home to give her that love all the time--I guarantee she'll give it right back. Volunteer Misha Barbour writes: Happiness is this face running towards you forever.🍭 Angel has been at Manhattan ACC since her return on February 13th. She is the kissiest, snuggliest, prettiest, playful-est, bestestess girl we know. She’s an angel. Who’s been waiting too long. Will you answer her (and our) prayers? Angel is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC. MY VIDEO: A doll in every way <3 https://youtu.be/eAY5O-y-Y58 ANGEL, ID # 32246 @ 2 Yrs. Old, 47.4 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Spayed Female Owner Surrender Reason: Returned, landlord won't allow. PREVIOUS Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 2 NEW Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Rescue Only OWNER SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION: Angel is a female that has no previous or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Angel is a large mixed breed spayed dog and came to us as an owner surrender. Angel previously lived with 2 adults and 2 children. Around strangers, Angel will bark at new people. The previous owner mentioned that it seems like Angel barks at strangers more for attention. Angel previously lived in the home with two young toddlers. The previous owner mentioned that Angel is very protective of the children from the previous home. Their play is also described as playful but gentle. The previous owner mentioned that with the children, if Angel saw anyone going after them, she would guard the children and bark at whomever was going after them. While Angel did not live in the previous home with another dog, she has had some interaction with dogs on walks in public. Angel is described as dog reactive and when she sees another dog in public, she will lunge, pull, and bark at the dogs passing. Angel´s behavior around cats is unknown. Angel is not bothered when someone takes away her food, treats or toys; however, she was very protective of the children in her previous home. She has no known bite history, is housetrained and her energy level is descrived as between medium and high. Other Notes: When an unfamiliar person would approach the home or owner, Angel will bark at them. When Angel needs to use the bathroom she will cry until someone takes her on a walk For a New Family to Know Angel is described as friendly, playful and excitable. She has a medium activity level and likes to play with balls. In the home, she liked to follow the owner around from room to room. If the owner is not actively seeking attention, Angel might also be laying around in some of her favorite lounging spots. Angel was kept mostly indoors and is house trained. When left alone in the home, Angel was always well behaved. She knows the cues sit and come. For exercise, she was taken on brisk walks on the leash. When on leash, Angel will pull very hard when she sees another dog. Angel is crate trained and slept in her crate in the previous home. INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 13-Feb-2019: Behavior during intake: Angel has a tense body during intake and was pacing around. Counselor was able to take a picture without any issues. Angel also allowed for the counselor to collar her. When other clients stepped into the intake room, Angel began to bark at them as they walked by and continued barking until she was taken out of the intake room. BEHAVIOR NOTES: Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children (toddlers) Behavior toward strangers: Barks, attention seeking Behavior toward children: Gently playful Behavior toward dogs: Reactive, lunges, pulls, and barks Behavior toward cats: Hard bark, chase cats on walk Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Angel is described as friendly, playful, and excitable with a medium-high level of activity. SHELTER ASSESSMENT - Date of assessment: 14-Feb-2019 Summary: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Pulls hard towards and barks Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Distracted by room, shows more interest in exploring after briefly checking people out Handling Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Handling comments: Allowed, but turned body away from handler Arousal Jog: Engages loosely Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments: PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: 6/25 (first stay) : When off leash at the Care Center, Angel greets a novel male with a slightly tense posture, then mostly avoids further interaction. When a second male dog was brought out, Angel approached him at the gate then lunged and snapped through the gate. 7/13 (first stay): Angel lunged at the novel male dog when greeting at the gate, so she was muzzle prior to the gate opening. She approached the greeter with a softer body and placed her muzzle on his. After several seconds she would oscillated between pawing at the muzzle and sniffing the greeter. INTAKE BEHAVIOR - Date of intake: 13-Feb-2019 Summary: Tense, pacing, barking MEDICAL BEHAVIOR - Date of initial: 13-Feb-2019 Summary: Allowed handling ENERGY LEVEL: Her previous owner describes Angel as friendly, outgoing respectful dog with a medium-high energy level. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 2 Behavior Asilomar H - Healthy Recommendations: No cats Single-pet home Recommend no dog parks Recommendations comments: No cats: Angel is reported to have shown an intense focus on cats(Hard barking, and chasing them)and as a result poses a potential safety risk for cats. She must not go to a home with resident cats or where she may come into contact with cats. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Angel has shown during playgroup, we feel that Angel should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Angel associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats. Potential challenges: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments: At the care center, Angel has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Angel may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. Please see the On-Leash Reactivity handout to help manage this behavior. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 1-Mar-2019 Progress Exam SO BAR in kennel. Barking and standing at kennel front, tail wagging. EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge, intermittent, repeated sniffling during interaction A CIRDC p doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 2.25tablet PO q24h x 14 days enrofloxacin 136mg tablet -- give 1.75 tablet PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 0.5 tablet PO q24h x 4 days 24-Feb-2019 Vet Assistant Observations Animal was bathed by Groomer 17-Feb-2019 Animal was bathed by Groomer. 16-Feb-2019 Progress Exam adding trazodone 100mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q12h x 14 days 13-Feb-2019 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable): n History : Owner surrender - originally adopted from ACC Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior : allowed for full PE Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = - P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: teeth in good cond PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed female - no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: Healthy ------------------------------------------------------ NOTES FIRST STAY / Intake: 24-Jun-18 ANGEL, ID # 32246 @ 2 Yrs. Old, 46.6 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Spayed Female Owner Surrender Reason: Shelter Assessment Rating: EXPERIENCED HOME / No Cats Intake Behavior Rating: BEHAVIOR NOTES Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child (aged 8), 1 large dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed, respectful Behavior toward dogs: Friendly, playful with resident dog Behavior toward cats: Hard bark, chase cats on walk Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, playful and excitable with a medium energy level SAFER SCORES Date of assessment: 26-Jun-2018 Look: 1. Dog's eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Angel was a bit aloof when in the assessment room. He allowed handling and remained calm, showing no interest in the toy item. Summary (1): Angel lived in a home with another female large breed dog and owner stated that they would eat together, play together and sleep together. 6/25: When off leash at the Care Center, Angel greets a novel male with a slightly tense posture, then mostly avoids further interaction. When a second male dog was brought out, Angel approached him at the gate then lunged and snapped through the gate. 7/13: Angel lunged at the novel male dog when greeting at the gate, so she was muzzle prior to the gate opening. She approached the greeter with a softer body and placed her muzzle on his. After several seconds she would oscillated between pawing at the muzzle and sniffing the greeter. Date of intake: 24-Jun-2018 Summary: Tense, pacing Date of initial: 25-Jun-2018 Summary: Angel was timid, slightly hyperactive, ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner describes Angel as friendly, outgoing respectful dog. Angel displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. We recommend will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Recommendations: No cats Recommendations comments: No cats: Angel is reported to have shown an intense focus on cats(Hard barking, and chasing them)and as a result poses a potential safety risk for cats. He must not go to a home with resident cats or where he may come into contact with cats. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 6-Jul-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have diarrhea on 6/28 (also spayed on 6/28). Had d/c'ed rimadyl originally, but put back on (added metronidazole) due to concern for post-op pain. Last day of treatment S: BAR. No csvd noted. No clinical signs noted on board. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No signs noted today Plan: Of to d/c medications, continue to monitor 30-Jun-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have diarrhea on 6/28 (also spayed on 6/28). Had d/c'ed rimadyl originally, but put back on (added metronidazole) due to concern for post-op pain. Monitor for diarrhea. S: BAR. No csvd noted. No clinical signs noted on board. EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No signs noted today Plan: Finish Rimadyl Continue Panacur Continue Metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days VET 991524 29-Jun-2018 Progress Exam H: Noted to have small amount of blood in stool. Spayed on 6/28. Dc'ed Rimadyl and started panacur. S: QAR. No csvd. EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate Rectal: normal externally Assessment: No hematochezia seen Plan: Due to need for pain medication post-spay and minimal blood noted yesterday, restarted rimadyl (will monitor for worsening diarrhea) Continue Panacur Start Metronidazole 10 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days 28-Jun-2018 Progress Exam bloody stool in cage (soft stool with drops of blood at the end) just spayed. d/c'd rimadyl, started panacur (first dose given) 28-Jun-2018 Spay/Neuter Summary Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen. Offsite Vet 27-Jun-2018 Spay/Neuter Summary Pre-op exam S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for spay tomorrow 25-Jun-2018 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? No Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - timid, slightly hyperactive, but able to assess with no issue Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mildly erythemic pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female, no MGT palpated, no discharge MSI: 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 apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: no tx needed SURGERY: Okay for surgery *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account \ Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a dog on the To Be Killed list, including those labelled Rescue Only. Hurry please, time is short, and the Rescues need time to process the applications.