BUNZ aka CLUTCH – 18979 (ALT ID – A1098715)
Gone - 2-14-2018 Manhattan
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GONE 02/14/18
Bunz aka Clutch
Hello, my name is Bunz aka Clutch. My animal id is #18979 (ALT ID – A1098715). I am a desexed male chocolate dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 23-Jan-2018.
Bunz is at risk for behavior reasons. Due to quick escalation to biting and attempting to bite other dogs, we are seeking placement only with a New Hope partner, and we recommended Bunz be the only resident dog in a future home. With people, Bunz is an enthusiastic and social dog. Medically, Bunz is a little overweight, but this aside, we currently have no medical concerns for Bunz, who presents as a healthy dog.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes:3 year-old Manhattan ACC resident Bunz is nothing but smiles this Monday. So really, what’s your excuse? You don’t have to be Sir Mix-a-lot to appreciate this special stunner. This lovable chocolate walrus is bursting with life, wiggles, and wags, and bound to make anyone loose hold of their heart. Note: there’s no itty-bitty waist here. Bunz is a bodacious boy at roughly 75 pounds, and while that’s certainly just more to love it also means he pulls quite a bit on leash. But hey that’s OK. You’ve been doing side-bends and sit-ups (and hopefully a few bicep curls), so as an active, experienced, strong owner – yeah. You got this. Now hopefully you’ve brought a toy (or two) for Bunz because that’s one fast track to our big lad’s heart. During our time together it’s a pink alligator stuffy that first catches his eye and steals his affection. But I’m happy to wait my turn. Now since his love of toys runs so very deep Bunz does have a tendency to guard them. And while he’s been observed to give appropriate warning, we would always recommend “trading up” when removing a toy from Bunz and no tiny fingers or toes please! Once Bunz and pink alligator stuffy wrap up their time together (RIP, pink alligator stuffy) Bunz is all eyes and velvety ears on me. And when he climbs up to my lap and settles in for a long, thorough butt rub, I’m utterly bewitched by his wiggly ways and that wide, bright shining smile. Bunz would do best with an experienced and active owner without young children. He has shown reactivity towards other dogs at the shelter so will also prefer to be the only canine apple of your eye.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 71 lbs
23/01/2018
BARH neutered male scan pos#981020019285147 age approx 5 yrs mild tartar clean EEN rashes on ventral neck alopecia on ventral part of body clean coat allows handling overweight BCS 7/9 NOSF
23/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2-3 y Microchip noted on Intake?y Microchip Number (If Applicable):981020019285147 History :stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -playful, social Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =panting BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, mild ventral neck irritation from collar CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment; overweight, mild ventral neck alopecia Prognosis:good Plan:harness, weight loss
31/01/2018
Monitor for CIRDC S/O -BAR -good appetite -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted or reported -OU: open and clear -appears eupnic A -no signs of CIRDC today P CTM
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 1/23/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/24/2018
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
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:: 3. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. Body is stiff.
Summary:: Bunz approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social throughout the assessment and allowed all handling. When in possession of the toy, he became tense when the hand touched it.
Summary (1):: 1/23: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Bunz engages in bouncy play.
Summary (2):: 1/24: Bunz engages in play with male and female dogs. He later re approaches the male dog and proceeds to growl, snap, and attempt to chase after.
Summary (3):: 1/25: Bunz engages in running play with a female dog.
Summary (4):: 1/26: Bunz engages in running play with a female dog. When introduced to a different female dog he greets softly at first and explores the pen. On a second approach the female dog offers brief correction, resulting in Bunz rushed forward and biting on the face.
Date of initial:: 1/23/2018
Summary:: Bunz allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Bunz so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, 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:: Bunz consistently displays highly social behavior with his human caretakers outside of his kennel. He maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to Bunz’s response to the Toy item of SAFER, indicating possible potential to guard high-value items, and the additional resource guarding seen with other toys at the care center, we recommend an adult only home. Single pet home/no dog parks: Due to quick escalation to biting and attempting to bite other dogs, it is recommended Bunz be the only resident dog in a future home. Place with a New Hope partner: due to the high level of potential resource guarding seen at the care center, 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: : Resource guarding,Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Bunz displayed a potential to guard his toy on his assessment, stiffening when the hand touched the toy he was in possession of. During other interactions at the care center, he has become fixated on balls, growling and vocalizing intensely while he plays with them by himself. He is reluctant to give these up or look away from them for anything. For this reason, we advise against ever removing items from Bunz’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. Strength/leash pulling: Bunz is a large, strong dog with the capability to pull over an average adopter. His adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which help diminish his strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash.
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RTO 12/21/16
NEUTERED MALE, BLACK / BROWN, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yrs
RETURN – PLACED, HOLD FOR RTO Reason PET HEALTH
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 12/20/2016, From NY 10035, DueOut Date 12/20/2016,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary 12/20/16 Hx: Pt was adopted from ACC on 12/15/16. On 12/18/16, pt developed nasal discharge and lethargy. Can be convinced to drink water when client puts a treat in the water, but otherwise has little interest in food or water. S: Quiet, alert, wags tail, allows all handling O: BAR, estimated 5% dehydrated, BCS 5/9, MMs pale pink and tacky, CRT <2 sec. Rectal temp 103.3. EENT: Moderate mucopurulent nasal discharge. No discharge OU, AU. H/L: Very soft heart and lung sounds. Normal resp effort. Occasional soft coughing. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Male neutered Thoracic rads – right lateral and DV. Pt very difficult to restrain. Diffuse bronchointerstitial pattern. A: Mild pneumonia, mild dehydration Short-term prognosis: Good-fair P: Discussed with client, Adoptions, Medical Director – will send to Blue Pearl for treatment. 1088
Weight 49.4
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JANUARY 2018
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