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\*\*PRIORITY PLACEMENT—MEDICAL\*\*

Date of Intake: 18-Jun-2026

Friendly, gentle, and adorable little boy DIPPIN DOTS was abandoned in Brooklyn.  He is BLIND AND DEAF, he has a significant heart murmur, and he is having difficulty walking.  He needs your help ASAP.  Please message our page today to possibly foster or adopt this little cutie.  

DIPPIN DOTS, ID 257620, 12 years old, 16 lbs., Male  
Queens ACC, Small mixed breed, White/Gray  
Owner surrender reason:  Date of Intake: 18-Jun-2026, Stray  
Behavior Assessment Rating:  no assessment at this time  
Medical Behavior:  Able to examine, quiet, tolerant, occasionally resistant to handling, overall friendly and gentle; sensory deficits (blind, deaf); readily smelling and responding favorably to touch.

INTAKE NOTES—Date of Intake:  18-Jun-2026

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES—BASIC INFORMATION 

DIPPIN DOTS is a small male dog who was found in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn, 12th Street, BROOKLYN, 11225.

BEHAVIOR NOTES:

Date of Intake: 18-Jun-2026  
Spay/neuter status: No  
Means of surrender:  Length of time in previous home:  stray

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES:  there will be no assessment at this time.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES:

22-Jun-2026 Blood Work Interpretation     
Medical Notes: 12:16 PM

CBC/CHEM/T4  
ALT- 236 U/L (normal high 121)  
otherwise, blood results are stable with NSFings

P)  
Pro-BNP- still pending

VET 991657  

20-Jun-2026 DVM Intake     
Medical Notes: 12:47 PM  
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 12 years

Microchip noted on Intake?  
Negative

History:  
Stray

Subjective:  
QAR

MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec

Observed Behavior -  
Blue; Able to examine, quiet, tolerant, occasionally resistant to handling, overall friendly and gentle; sensory deficits (blind, deaf); readily smelling and responding favorably to touch

Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? -  
No

Objective:  
P = 110 hr  
R = 32 rr  
BCS 5/9  
Wt = 16 lbs

EENT: Bilateral corneal cloudiness, unable to visualize lens, absent menace reflex bilaterally; suspect lenticular sclerosis. Suspect deaf. Bilateral chronic otitis externa with stenosis and moderate red-brown ceruminous debris.  
Oral Exam: Significant dental calculus, moderate to severe dental disease.  
PLN: No enlargements noted  
H/L: Grade V/VI holosystolic heart murmur with palpable thrill, loudest on right side. Lungs clear, eupneic.  
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated  
U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended  
MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with difficulty in hind limbs. Unkempt, matted hair coat. Overgrown nails. Soft subcutaneous mass (approx 1.5 in diameter) on dorsal proximal tail.  
CNS: Mentation appropriate - blind and suspect deaf.

Assessment:  
Geriatric with suspect chronic conditions  
\*Heart Murmur\*: Grade V/VI with palpable thrill; r/o congestive heart failure, degenerative valve disease  
\*Ophthalmic\*: Bilateral blindness; r/o cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disease  
\*Otic\*: Bilateral chronic otitis externa; r/o yeast/bacterial infection  
\*Auditory\*: Suspect deafness  
\*Dental\*: Moderate to severe dental disease  
\*Musculoskeletal\*: Hind limb weakness/difficulty ambulating; r/o degenerative joint disease/arthritis vs other  
\*Integument\*: Subcutaneous mass, dorsal tail; r/o lipoma, other neoplasia. Matted, unkempt coat.

Prognosis:  
Guarded

Plan:  
Standard Intake Procedures for Dogs Performed  
Ear cleaning performed; Simplera applied bilaterally.  
Nail trim performed.  
Bloodwork (Adult Wellness + Cardiopet proBNP) collected; results pending.  
Recheck in 2 days to review bloodwork.  
Consider pain medication (e.g., Gabapentin, NSAID) pending bloodwork results.  
Recommend New Hope placement only.

SURGERY:  
Permanent waiver d/t age

VET 992585  

20-Jun-2026 Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentatio  
Medical Notes: 11:41 AM

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.

 

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PLEASE NOTE: To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog you need to live within a prescribed range of New York City. States include: NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. If you are outside of this range, you have the option to “direct adopt” where you must go to the shelter “in person” to complete the adoption process. We can guide you through that process.

NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM

Level 1  
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.

Level 2  
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.

Level 3  
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.

Level 4  
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. It is suggested adopters have prior experience with the behaviors described.

New Hope Rescue Only  
Dogs with this rating need to be pulled by a New Hope Partner Rescue. Contact our page or email us for assistance.

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