BALTHAZAR – 11684 (ALT ID – A1118235)

My name is BALTHAZAR. My Animal ID # is 11684 (ALT ID – A1118235).
I am a neutered male chocolate and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

*NOT AT SHELTER – TEMPORARILY IN ACC FOSTER**FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/11/2017 from NY 11378, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

***RETURNED 11/26/17***

07/20/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Balthazar A1118235 was placed At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/18/2017 Exam Type BS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 62.0 LBS.

07/18/17 CIRDC noted on pre-surgery exam S/O: Q/BAR. Attention seeking. Allows all handling. BC 5/9 EENT: Scleral hemorrhage OS, mild to moderate seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Coughing, clear lung sounds, normal heart sounds INTEG: Patchy alopecia along flanks and hind end, minimal signs at abdomen/pre-scrotal region A: CIRDC, pyoderma/dermatitis P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC Temporarily waived from neuter due to CIRDC (would be ok for neuter despite skin infection)

07/11/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/11/17 20:14 Basic information: Balthazar is friendly with strangers and has not been around children while with his finder. Balthazar has never been around cats so it is unkwnonhow he will react to ebning around them. Balthazar did not attempt to bite any person or animal while with his finder.Balthazar is friendly when someone touches his food/bowl while he is eating or takes a treat/toy away. Balthazar is house trained and did not have any accidents while with his finder. It is unknownhow Intake Behavior: Balthazar allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip an dtake pictures with nsoigsn of aggression.

07/18/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Baltazar is a super sweet and happy guy. He reminds me so much of my last foster dog Silly. He is of very similar build and temperament: Very friendly, loves getting some rubs. He makes the cutest little piglet noise as we make the stroll around the block outside. He seems very house trained and walks quite nicely on the leash. Sometimes, he stops to sniff and snack on some doggie salad, a.k.a. grass. Come and get him quick, and start a healthy diet with him together.

Another volunteer writes: Balthazar is great on the leash but can be a little stubborn when he wants to stop and sniff something (which is basically all the time, because this guy likes to take his time and explore!). On our walk today, Balthazar spent about two good minutes sniffing a plant, and when I bent down to see what all the fuss was about, he turned around and walked right into my arms, nuzzling his little head up against me and wagging his tail. What a sweetheart! When we stopped for a break, he licked my face and sat in my lap for more pets (well, he tried his best– really only his front half fits in most laps, but I’m not going to tell him that, bless his heart). Balthazar seems to be housetrained, has been good with other dogs at the shelter, and cries when he goes back into his cage. Will you be the one to bring him home and give him the love he deserves? Please come and meet this sweet baby boy at the Brooklyn ACC today!

07/13/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 7/11/17 Intact male, stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 07/13/17 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is down, body a bit tense, mouth open, and ears back. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, distracted. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Balthazar was anxious though readily allowed all handling; he displayed social behavior towards the assessor and assistant. PLAYGROUP: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Balthazar displays soft and social body language when greeting a group of male and female dogs. He is sexually motivated and persistently sniffs the other dogs’ genital area but responds well, by running away, when offer a correction or interrupted by handlers. Balthazar was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Balthazar be placed with dogs that match his calm sociability and is tolerant of his sexually motivated behavior. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 7/11/17 Balthazar allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip, and take pictures with no sign of aggression. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/12/17 Balthazar needed muzzle after some handling as he became uncomfortable though tolerated most. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no known history on Balthazar though he is a young, enthusiastic, 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.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the (behaviors outlined below). Potential challenges: _X_ Anxiety: Balthazar has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking) continually through the SAFER and through some interactions outside. This behavior was not reported at intake, and we have no known history on Balthazar, so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment.

07/12/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Balthazar displays soft and social body language when greeting a group of male and female dogs. He is sexually motivated and persistently sniffs the other dogs’ genital area but responds well, by running away, when offer a correction or interrupted by handlers. Balthazar was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Balthazar be placed with dogs that match his calm sociability and is tolerant of his sexually motivated behavior. 7/12: Balthazar displays neutral body language when greeting a novel female dog. He keeps to himself as he explores the pen. 7/13: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Balthazar displays soft and social body language. He is slightly sexually motivated and persistently sniffs a female’s genital area. He responds well by running away when she begins displaying warning behavior by low growl and barking in his direction. 7/14-17: Balthazar continues to display social behavior in a small group of male and female dogs. He responds to handler interruptions when he persistently sniffs a male genital area.

07/12/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – needed muzzle after some handling but ok for basic handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 100 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: early sclerosis ou, au malasezzia type otitis Oral Exam: clean teeth, limited exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: pyoderma: plaques throughout coat, flaky CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: malsezzia otitis, pyoderma Plan: otibiotic au bid, cephalexin bid Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery in house–aspca will prob reject for skin

07/18/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
07/18/17 CIRDC noted on pre-surgery exam S/O: Q/BAR. Attention seeking. Allows all handling. BC 5/9 EENT: Scleral hemorrhage OS, mild to moderate seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Coughing, clear lung sounds, normal heart sounds INTEG: Patchy alopecia along flanks and hind end, minimal signs at abdomen/pre-scrotal region A: CIRDC, pyoderma/dermatitis P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC Temporarily waived from neuter due to CIRDC (would be ok for neuter despite skin infection)

 

 

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