BUSTER – 15862
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12-19-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 12/19/17
Buster
Hello, my name is Buster . My animal id is #15862. I am a male red brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11-Dec-2017.
Buster is being placed at risk due to behavior, New Hope Only determination. Buster has not allowed handling while in the care center and will show distance increasing behaviors such as growling when approached. There are no medical concerns for Buster at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 56 lbs
BARH SCAN NEGATIVE MALE INTACT APPX 3 YRS OLD VERY NERVOUS, GROWLING, RESISTED HANDLING MILD TARTAR CROPPED EARS BRUISING ON HEAD, NECK, BODY, FRONT LIMBS SLIGHTLY LIMPING ON LEFT FRONT LIMB, SWOLLEN UNABLE TO MC/HT DUE TO BEHAVIOR NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2-3y Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -wags tail allows exam but hackles raised. makes grunting/low growls which are hard to interpret. growled once during blood draw Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -y Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled . front teeth clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, left front leg swollen, several scabs. ,limb reported. also scab noted on muzzle CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: wounds, unknown origin Prognosis:good Plan:clavamox 375mg bid x 10d SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Recheck wounds on leg and muzzle: BAR in kennel – no c/s no v/d observed/reported – scabbing wounds on LFL and muzzle appear to be healing well, no discharge/swelling – amb x 4, hyperactive/jumping up, no lameness appreciated
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Basic Information:: does not like to be touched. Police was unable to handle
Date of intake:: 12/11/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/14/2017
Summary:: Buster is difficult to remove from the kennel, barking and growling when approached. He has not been able to be safely removed from his kennel. He has also allowed minimal handling from his caretakers. Out of concern for his stress levels and due to safety concerns, we feel Buster is not a good candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Date of intake:: 12/11/2017
Summary:: Buster did not allow handling.
Date of initial:: 12/11/2017
Summary:: Buster was growling and resisted handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Buster so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Buster is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Buster 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: Buster has displayed fearful behavior at the care center, growling in his kennel when approached. He has been unable to be safely removed from his kennel. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Buster to new and unfamiliar situations.
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