ACHILLES – 14673
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SAFE 02/27/18
Achilles
Hello, my name is Achilles. My animal id is #14673. I am a desexed male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 2 months 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 14-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as other.
other.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years.” It would be hard to quantify the life in 8 year-old Achilles’ years. Though I didn’t know him then (if only) it takes but one glance into his warm, honey-colored eyes to see all that might have come before. Under one eyebrow tinged with white there are holidays and birthdays. Achilles’ round belly and butter-soft fur suggests there might even have been a cake all his own, maybe a present under the tree. And under the other brow, the not so “special” occasions. Walks in the park, lazy Sundays on the couch. A million moments that to some might be unworthy of safekeeping but that Achilles would keep forever. Achilles is easy to leash (“easy” is a word I’ll say often) preferring a slow and steady pace on our walk all the better to sniff and savor. And when we finally land at a shady bench on a not-too-brisk day, Achilles is happy to plop down right at my feet and watch the world swirl around him. Achilles comes to us as an owner surrender having lived with one family all his life. He is said to have previously lived with two other dogs and to have had exposure to young children and cats. At one point during our time together, a woman comes upon us snuggling and stops right in her tracks. “Oh how beautiful! What’s his name?” And after we finish chatting about my very easy boy, and she takes one more long look, she wishes him well, says she’ll keep in her thoughts, and sings out, “See you later, Hercules!” I don’t bother to correct her. It’s just as fitting of a name, maybe more so. One famous for his strength versus a famous point of weakness. Maybe she also saw every moment pooled in those honey-colored eyes. And knew that one with all that life in his years could hold only the strongest of hearts. But Achilles? He’s easy. Content to collect more memories, to just lay happily at your feet. It doesn’t matter to him what you call him. As long as you call him home. Achilles is waiting in adoptions at Mahattan ACC.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 66 lbs
14/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:8yr 2m Microchip noted on Intake? neg Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : O surrender. O thinks his apt is too small for pet. Subjective: BARH. Unsure if pet may have shown teeth during exam, muzzled just in case, and p was well behaved during remainder of exam. Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male, 2 testicles, smooth, symmetrical 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 : overweight dental disease Prognosis: good Plan: ctm at macc until transfer/adoption SURGERY: Okay for surgery
23/02/2018
PR-OP EXAM Subjective – BAR Observed Behavior – FRIENDLY TO EXAMINE Objective T = – P = 80 R = wnl BCS = 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Broken canine tooth – no pulp cavity exposure PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic U/G: Two descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Blood Work – Unremarkable SURGERY: Okay for surgery
23/02/2018
Sx Notes: Routine Neuter => prescrotal incision made, both testes exteriorized and each spermatic cord ligated with a modified 2 Miller’s knot and a simple encircling ligature using 2-0 pds; testicles were excised distal to ligatures; subcutaneous/intradermal layers closed with continuous pattern using 2-0 pds; green-ink tattoo placed lateral to prepuce; surgical glue applied to skin incision and over tattoo site to assist with closure Was this dog a cryptorchid? no If so describe – Pre scrotal Incision – 3 cm in length Spermatic Cord Ligation with 2 millers knots and 2-0 PDS Sub Q closure simple cont with 2-0 PDS Skin closure simple cont with 2-0 pds
24/02/2018
S/O – QAR, Reported: coughing. Mild clear nasal and ocular nasal dis-charge A – CIRDC P – Move to Iso 1) 10 mg/kg Doxycycline PO SID 2) 1 mg/kg Cerenia PO SID
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Up intake, Achilles had a loose body and allowed counselor to place a leash on him, remove his collar, and collar him. Achilles allowed to be petted on the head and had a low wagging tail.
Date of Intake: 2/14/2018
Basic Information:: Achilles is an 8 year old male tan large mixed breed dog. Achilles lived with previous owner for about 8 years. Achilles was surrendered because his owner could no longer care for him. Achilles has no injuries or health issues and has not seen the vet recently.
Previously lived with:: Achilles previously lived with two adults and two dogs.
How is this dog around strangers?: Achilles is friendly around strangers. Achilles will allow strangers to approach him and pet him.
How is this dog around children?: Achilles has interacted with children 1 year old and up. Achilles is described as being gentle and allows children to pet him.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Achilles previously lived with two small female dogs. Achilles is described as being respectful of the other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Achilles has previously interacted with cats. Achilles is said to be respectful of them and will not interact with them or play.
Resource guarding:: Achilles is not bothered when his food or bowl is touched while he is eating. Achilles is also not bothered when a toy, treat or object is taken away from him.
Bite history:: Achilles has never bitten another animal or person.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Achilles has a low energy level
Other Notes:: Achilles is not bothered when being pushed or pulled off of furniture. Achilles is also not bothered when being held or restrained or when his paws are touched. Achilles enjoys being bathed but has never had his nails trimmed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Achilles has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Achilles is a friendly, confident and independent dog. When at home, Achilles will follow you around and likes to be in the same room as you. Achilles enjoys playing with plastic bottles and chewing on his kong toy. Achilles was kept mostly indoors and was taken out for walks or to the park. Achilles was fed dry food twice a day. Achilles is house trained and is well behaved when left home alone.
Date of intake:: 2/14/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In previous home for 8 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults and dogs
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Gentle
Behavior toward dogs:: Respectful
Behavior toward cats:: Respectful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Achilles is described as friendly, confident, and independent with a low level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 2/15/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog 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:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.
Summary:: Achilles approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social during the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: The behavior department feels that Achilles may be most compatible with respectful female dogs. Achilles has offered polite greeting when introduced to female dogs in the care center. He appeared tense and began to growl when greeting the male helper dog. The previous owner of Achilles described his behavior around dogs as “respectful”.
Summary (1):: 2/15: When introduced off leash to dogs, Achilles is polite when greeting the female helper. He offers correction when jumped on for play.
Summary (2):: 2/16-18: Achilles greets female dogs politely then wanders the pen.
Summary (3):: 2/19: Achilles greets politely, then wanders whhile ignoring the female helper. When he sniffs a male dog in the neighboring pen, he begins to bark, though responds to handler interruption.
Summary (4):: 2/20-21: Achilles keeps mostly to himself.
Date of intake:: 2/14/2018
Summary:: Achilles had a loose body and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 2/14/2018
Summary:: Achilles was well behaved.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Achilles’ previous owner described him as having a low level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Achilles is consistently social with handlers while in the shelter environment. Though he does not often solicit affection, he allows touch and remains soft and neutral when interacting with handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
Recommendations:: Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No dog parks: Due to apparent selectivity when greeting other dogs, it is recommended he meet calm dogs on a one on one basis. Achilles may be uncomfortable when greeting other male dogs.
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