Butterball was found in Long Island City and has been noted to be matted, and he is blind with mature

* PRIORITY PLACEMENT — BLIND, Grade 5 Heart Murmur * Date of Intake: 9-Oct-2026 Sweet but timid, little BUTTERBALL has been neglected for far too long, and needs a person who has plenty of love and who can meet his needs. Butterball was found in Long Island City and has been noted to be matted, and he is blind with mature cataracts; he has severe dental disease, and a grade 5 heart murmur. He will need a patient person to take him under their wing, someone who will take things slowly, and give him the time and space he may need to acclimate to his new life. Please don’t look away, we know his new parent is out there somewhere if you will please share Butterball everywhere to find them. If you can foster or adopt Butterball and give him a cozy spot to land, please message our page without delay. BUTTERBALL, ID 267717, 12 years old, 8 lbs., Male Queens ACC, Small mixed breed, Blonde Owner surrender reason: Date of Intake: 9-Oct-2026: Stray/Agency Behavior Assessment Rating: N/A No children under 5 Medical Behavior: Nervous but tolerant of all handling, except muzzled for blood draw. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. INTAKE NOTES—Date of Intake: 9-Oct-2026 OWNER SURRENDER NOTES—BASIC INFORMATION Butterball is a small, male dog who was brought in by the agency as a stray from 57 th Avenue in LONG ISLAND CITY, 11101 BEHAVIOR NOTES: Date of Intake: 9-Oct-2026 Spay/neuter status: No Means of surrender: Length of time in previous home: Stray/Agency SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES: Date of Assessment: N/A PLAYGROUP SUMMARIES: DOG TO DOG: ENRICHMENT NOTES: Butterball is lying down in the back of his kennel and will allow the handler to leash him. He will then be brought to the assessment room, where he will allow all handling. He does not react to the knock and does not react to the toy. INTAKE BEHAVIOR Date of Intake: 9-Oct-2026 Summary: MEDICAL BEHAVIOR Date of Initial: 12-Oct-2026 Summary: Nervous but tolerant of all handling, except muzzled for blood draw. Recommendations: No young children under 5 MEDICAL EXAM NOTES: 12-Oct-2026 DVM Intake Medical Notes: 1:00 PM DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~12-15 years based on dentition / eyes /condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Nervous but tolerant of all handling, except muzzled for blood draw. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Mature cataracts with iris atrophy OU, negative menace response OU. ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Minimal oral exam - reluctant to lip lifting. Severe dental disease on visible teeth. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 5 HM left side of chest. Grade 4 HM on right side of chest. CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Male - intact, two symmetrical scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: slightly matted coat. Fecal matter caked on matts around rectum. no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Senior MI mixed breed Grade 5 Heart murmur Severe dental disease Blind - Mature cataracts OU Mild matting Prognosis: Good Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks BW in-house: Low T4 <0.5 ddx: euthyroid sickness vs hypothyroidism. Recommend rechecking at placement. Rest of bloodwork WNL Shaved matts around rectum and neck area Recommend echocardiogram +/- dental assessment with placement SURGERY: Not a candidate for surgery at this time. VET-P Oct-2026 Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation Medical Notes: 12:50 PM [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. VET-P 992761 ************************************ * TO FOSTER / ADOPT * To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog please PRIVATE MESSAGE our page at so we can assist and guide you through the process. 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. Please PRIVATE MESSAGE our page for assistance