ARLINGTON – 16683
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12-30-2017 Brooklyn
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GONE 12/30/17
Arlington
Hello, my name is Arlington. My animal id is #16683. I am a male brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 21-Dec-2017.
Arlington is at risk for behavior concerns (New Hope Only determination). Arlington has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. He displayed fearful behavior and this causes him to react defensively.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Arlington might need a moment or two to loosen up, but once he does you’ll find you have a new shining star in your universe! He is SO sweet that my heart swells just thinking about him. He wiggles his entire back end when we make eye contact and does a little happy dance with his front paws before shimmying my way and continues to shimmy as he leans against me for pets, ensuring no spot is left un-pet! He pulls on leash, seems housebroken, and bats his paws in the air for treats before I can even ask (it’s the cutest! he knows “sit” and “down” too). He LOVES toys and will drop them in my lap when he’s ready for me to throw them again. He has a smile that belongs in the pages of calendars and topples over for belly rubs like there’s no tomorrow. He is a big lug AND a big love…please come see him at Brooklyn ACC!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 74.4 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years Microchip noted on Intake? yes (981020019675339) History: Left behind by previous tenant/owner of house. Subjective: Dog is BARH Observed Behavior – Seems curious about the environment, but does not focus on people. Stiff posture. Little restraint required for exam (muzzled as precaution). Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = NA P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: (brief) appears to have healthy adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: both testicles palpable scrotally MSI: Ambulatory x 4; crepitus both stifles, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, several small alopecic scars, otherwise healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good-Excellent Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue pending behavior evaluation. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 12/21/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/26/2017
Summary:: Arlington went outside for a walk and became timid and curious, he displayed stiff body language, whale eyes and hard barking at one of the handlers.
Summary (1):: Arlington was brought into the Care Center as a stray with a smaller dog. 12/22: Arlington was uncomfortable with handling, giving the handler a clear warning by low growling while displaying hard eyes when an attempt was made to place a collar on him. His warning was respected and attempts to place a collar on him were suspended. He greeted a novel female dog through the gate and displayed tense posture. Another attempt will be made the following day. 12/23: Handlers successfully collared Arlington today. When off leash at the Care Center, Arlington is slightly tense when greeting the novel female dog. He is sexually motivated, and attempts to mount the other dogs. He is difficult to interrupt and is separated.
Date of intake:: 12/21/2017
Date of initial:: 12/22/2017
Summary:: Stiff. muzzle needed for precaution.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: New hope partner: Arlington has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Arlington has displayed fearful behavior in shelter, he displays no social behavior towards handlers and attempts to increase distance and avoid contact. Because he is so uncomfortable, Arlington does not tolerate any form of human-touch and has attempted to bite upon direct contact.
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