BASTION – A1087655

Manhattan Center

My name is BASTION. My Animal ID # is A1087655.
I am a male gray and white american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/28/2016 from NY 10457, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/03/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 62.0 LBS.

S/O: BAR, VERY energetic, but sweet dog, lunged at another dog- so may not be good around other dogs, but very nice with people wagging tail VIGOROUSLY- tail tip- superficial wound from wagging, but not oozing or dripping OU: moderate redness of eye and periocular area interdigital skin- NSF A: OU- already on TAB ointment- performed fluor stain- OU NEG for uptake, so will switch to TAB with steroid OU BID x7 for eyes tail- ok to monitor prognosis: very good 9/2/16 red eye notes on rounds BAR, wagging tail vigorously visual exam only OU: moderate redness with mild mucopurulent d/c from OD mild redness on skin of nasal philtrum and periocular areas A: r/o bacterial eye infection, secondary to allergies, other P: start on TAB ointment BID x7 days- if not reponding, consider fluor stain, STT, meds for possible allergies (benadryl) will need handler to check tail- will leave on vet check list to pursue when handler available 09/01/16 13:49 “happy tail” noted on rounds no treatment at this time, monitor 8/30 scan negative mild dental tartar ears- wnl flea comb negative- treated with activyl male intact slight nervous during exam

08/28/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/28/16 14:58 Bastion was brought into the center in a crate and was rambunctious, barking and trying to bust out. When taken out of the crate he was energetic, tail wagging and pulling on leash hard. He allowed himself to be collared and scaned and photographed. He was very friendly and allowed others to give big hugs to him. officers stated that he does not like other dogs.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

08/30/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Bastion pulls a bit on the leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Bastion followed the assessor at the end of the leash with a calm and relaxed body language when playing tag. He was not interested in toys. Bastion displayed no concerns during his assessment though due to some concerns regarding arousal on leash (pulling hard, growling, lunging towards other dogs) as well as his playgroup interaction, the behavior department believes Bastion would benefit best from an experienced adopter who can provide treatment/management upon following up with these issues outside of the shelter environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised, as well as providing a proper period of decompression to help Bastion acclimate to a new home environment. 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: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Dog-to-dog: When introduced through a fence barrier, Bastion stiffens and lunges toward the gate, body stiff, does not growl, snap or vocalize. He begins to bark and vocalize once the female greeter dog is moved out of sight. He is muzzled before allowing to enter the pen off leash. He immediately rushes toward the greeter dog with a tense body, however quickly becomes more distracted by the presence of the muzzle.

08/30/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Bastion has been observed to lunge toward and growl at dogs while walking on leash around dogs in our care. When introduced through a fence barrier, he stiffens and lunges toward the gate, body stiff, does not growl, snap or vocalize. He begins to bark and vocalize once the female greeter dog is moved out of sight. He is muzzled before allowing to enter the pen off leash. He immediately rushes toward the greeter dog with a tense body, however quickly becomes more distracted by the presence of the muzzle. The greeter dog approaches and attempts to solicit. In response to this solcitation, Bastion’s body is slightly tense with a slow tail wag. The behavior team feels that Bastion’s behavior around other dogs should require follow up outside the care center, before placing him into a home with or introducing him to another dog. Bastion arrived as a stray, so in home behavior with dogs and history around them is unknown.

08/29/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan negative mild dental tartar ears- wnl flea comb negative- treated with activyl male intact slight nervous during exam

09/03/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S/O: BAR, VERY energetic, but sweet dog, lunged at another dog- so may not be good around other dogs, but very nice with people wagging tail VIGOROUSLY- tail tip- superficial wound from wagging, but not oozing or dripping OU: moderate redness of eye and periocular area interdigital skin- NSF A: OU- already on TAB ointment- performed fluor stain- OU NEG for uptake, so will switch to TAB with steroid OU BID x7 for eyes tail- ok to monitor prognosis: very good 9/2/16 red eye notes on rounds BAR, wagging tail vigorously visual exam only OU: moderate redness with mild mucopurulent d/c from OD mild redness on skin of nasal philtrum and periocular areas A: r/o bacterial eye infection, secondary to allergies, other P: start on TAB ointment BID x7 days- if not reponding, consider fluor stain, STT, meds for possible allergies (benadryl) will need handler to check tail- will leave on vet check list to pursue when handler available 09/01/16 13:49 “happy tail” noted on rounds no treatment at this time, monitor 8/30 scan negative mild dental tartar ears- wnl flea comb negative- treated with activyl male intact slight nervous during exam

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