ACE – 12726
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SAFE 12/16/17.
Ace
Hello, my name is Ace. My animal id is #12726. I am a male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 15-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow (nycha).
Ace is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Ace, who has been assessed as being suitable to most homes.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: When it comes to 5 year-old Ace? I’m all in. This cinnamon-coated stunner with his long, waggy tail and sweet, goofy grin would beat any card in the deck any day. On first meeting Ace I’m of course struck by that face. A pair of warm, amber eyes topped with a sweetly furrowed brow and a “woof!” that just makes my day. So in no time we’re off on our date. For a stroll at a leisurely pace. Oh yes! Our Ace is not one to rest on those dashing good looks. He walks right by your side, chest puffed out, smile wide, his leash manners all right by the book. And just in case you’re not yet sold on our Ace, did I mention his furry hugs take the cake? If you’re down on your luck, feeling blue, in the muck, you’ll be fine after one Ace embrace. Now, but wait. Did I mention how our Ace loves other pups? Be they big, be they small, boy or girl, bring them all! Our goofy charmer will love each one of them up. Now despite cover model looks dear Ace is a bit shy ’round the camera. But just know that the smile on Ace is more than ready to grace doggy Vogue, puppy Elle, or canine Cosmo. So now wait. I think it’s possible you’re now running late? To meet sweetness and grace, dashing looks, in one place! And one face that will love you forever. Ace is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC. Another volunteer writes: I finally had the pleasure of meeting our resident red head, as he’s always either out for a walk with volunteers or staff, or ‘working’ at the shelter. Yes, he has a couple of jobs: he’s been part of what’s called the “drool crew’, a national study of the effects playgroups have on dogs in shelters, and he’s a corporate helper dog, interacting with corporate groups showing off how amazing shelter dogs are. How’s that for a shelter resume! Couple that with a rockstar behavior evaluation, aces across the board in all categories, and an outstanding resume from his former family, and you have one amazing dog who’s waiting for his new person or family to find him. Smart, well behaved, lively, a handsome red head, Ace does well with other dogs, loves people, treats, toys and getting petted, not necessarily in that order. Run, don’t walk, to meet our Ace today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 65 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported 5 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -wags tail, playful Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =80 R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: some staining noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment; healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Hx: Pt vomited twice this morning – food and water. R/O mild self-limiting gastroenteritis related to diet change or stress, vs. GI obstruction, vs. liver disease vs. other Monitor for further vomiting – if vomiting recurs tomorrow, then do abd palp +/- rads to rule out FB. 1088
Recheck for vomiting: S/O: BAR, barking/active – e/d ok, no c/s v/d observed/reported today A: nsf on cage exam P: monitor
Reportedly vomited twice on 11/17 S/O -BAR, appears docile and friendly -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted or reported -eupnic -no reports of inappetance, vomiting or diarrhea -ambulatory x 4 with no lameness noted A episode of vomiting-r/o stress vs dietary change vs other; suspect incidental P no treatment, CTM
CIRDC check S/O -BAR, barking excitedly -scant intermittent serous nasal discharge -no sneezing or coughing noted or reported today -appears eupnic A apparently healthy P CTM for CIRDC
Request to monitor for CIRDC. Today pt is standing in kennel, wagging tail, alert and excited. No nasal discharge or sneezing noted. 1088
Notes entered for 1088. BAR and wiggly in kennel today. He does make a snorting noise but has no nasal discharge and no coughing. Wags tail. Continue to monitor.
S/O -QAR, slightly lethargic -honking cough with end gag -mild serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 3 ml SQ SID tonight, then continue 60 mg PO SID x 4 days 500 ml LRS tonight
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Ace had a loose and wiggly body. Ace allowed all handling.
Basic Information:: Ace is a 5 year old unaltered male large breed dog that the owner got from a friend when Ace was a year old. The owner is surrendering because of housing issues. Ace was last at the vet a year ago for vaccines.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Ace is described as very friendly around strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Ace has been around newborns and up, he is very respectful and playful around them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Ace is very relaxed and playful around other dogs, only playing gently.
How is this dog around cats?: Ace has never been around cats.
Resource guarding:: Ace is not bothered when his food is touched while he is eating or if a treat or toy is taken from him.
Bite history:: Ace has never bitten or scratched another animal or person.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Other Notes:: Ace is not bothered when he is taken off furniture or when he is brushed. The owner has never disturbed Ace while he sleeps or trimmed his nails.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Ace is described as friendly. The owner’s favorite thing about Ace is that he runs to the owner when she gets home. Ace’s favorite thing to do is run around. When the owner is home, Ace follows her around. Ace likes to play with balls. Ace likes to play fetch. Ace has been kept mostly indoors. Ace sleeps on his bed. Ace eats Blue Buffalo dry food, 1 cup twice a day. When taken outside, Ace likes to use the grass. When left alone, Ace is well behaved. Ace knows how to sit, stay, and lay down on command. On a leash, Ace pulls very hard.
Date of intake:: 11/15/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 4 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Respectful and playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and playful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Ace is described as friendly with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 11/16/2017
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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Ace quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: Ace has displayed social, playful behavior toward female dogs in the care center. At times Ace has made attempts to mount, but has succeeded when engaged with playful dogs. When introduced to another male dog, Ace displayed concerning behavior becoming tense and vocalizing. The previous owner of Ace described his behavior around dogs as “Relaxed and playful”. Based on observation made on Ace, the behavior department feels that he may be most compatible with playful, highly tolerant female dogs. 11/16: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Ace engages in high energy chase play.
Summary (2):: 11/17: Ace engages in exuberant play with female dogs. When introduced to a male dog he is initially loose and solicits play, but becomes aroused quickly and begins to vocalize and escalate.
Summary (3):: 11/18: Ace engages in exuberant play with a playful female dog but becomes anxious when play slows down.
Summary (4):: 11/19: Ace follows and attempts to mount female dogs. He engages in play briefly when solicited.
Summary (5):: 11/20: Ace continues to display this behavior. 11/21: Ace follows and attempts to mount the female helper dogs. He becomes tense, and begins to vocalize when unable to mount a select dog.
Summary (6):: 11/29-12/11: Ace engages in exuberant play with playful female dogs.
Date of intake:: 11/15/2017
Summary:: Upon intake, Ace had a loose and wiggly body. Ace allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/15/2017
Summary:: Ace was playful and allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Ace’s previous owner described him as having a high level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Ace consistently displays highly social behavior with his human caretakers outside of his kennel. He may display some anxious behavior, but will engage with his care takers, taking treats and soliciting attention. Ace has also shown himself to be highly tolerant of handling, including invasive procedures and restraint.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
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