DAXX – 15931
Safe - 12-28-2017 Brooklyn
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SAFE 12/28/17
Daxx
Hello, my name is Daxx. My animal id is #15931. I am a male white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11-Dec-2017.
Daxx is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs.
A volunteer writes: I started to lose count of how many accolades Daxx received as I walked him. “He’s my favorite!” One staff member told me. “Love him!” Another shouted out. It’s no surprise then, that Daxx won me over immediately. He reminds me of a a big sheep dog that’s been sheared to a short coat, his jowls are so smushy and floppy and when he stands on his hind legs to give me a hug his big lug head reaches my shoulders. Found wandering the halls of a building alone, we don’t know much about Daxx’s past. However, throughout his stay at the care center, he’s proven to be a mild-mannered, sweet and affectionate dog. He thrives on human attention, loves being pet, knows commands such as sit and give paw, and appears to be housetrained. He’s even been used as a social greeter dog in playgroup-showing a soft, wiggly body with other dogs and is respectful of their space. I could go on and on about what a great dog Daxx is, but the only way to know for sure, is to ask to meet him today!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 79.4 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-2yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Very active, attention seeking, sweet dog, allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, minimal staining, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, generalized dry brittle hair coat, alopecia and lichenification of parts of face and ventrum, mild scabbing at caudal dorsum and tail CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Pyoderma, dermatitis – R/O allergies (food vs atopy vs other), +/- secondary infection vs other Plan: Rec cephalexin 1000mg PO q12 x 14 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to dermatitis
Conjunctivitis noted on rounds S/O: QAR – quieter than usual – attention seeking. Eating well EENT: Mild conjunctivitis, mild mucoid discharge OU, no nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing INTEG: Generalized erythema, dermatitis along ventrum, inguinal and axillary region MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Male A: Dermatitis (improving), conjunctivitis P: Rec TAB OU q12 x 7 days. Monitor for signs of CIRDC. Good prognosis
Monitor for CIRDC S/O: QAR. Eating well EENT: Mild conjunctivitis with mild mucoid ocular discharge, mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Coughing , normal RR/RE INTEG: Mild generalized erythema, dermatitis at ventrum, axillary and inguinal regions MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Male A: CIRDC, dermatitis P: Rec doxycycline 400mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Daxx was extremely friendly during intake. He approached counselor and was seeking attention, he gave paw when asked and jumped up for pets.
Date of Intake: 12/11/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Daxx was brought in as a stray found in the hallway of a building. No ID tags were with him and the owner was unable to be located. Daxx appears to be a young, white and gray, large mixed breed male. He was not neutered prior to coming into the shelter and has a skin irritation that appeared to be allergy related.
Date of intake:: 12/11/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/13/2017
Look:: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. 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, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
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.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Daxx came into the room loose and wiggly, he was friendly and affectionate towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Daxx is social with other dogs, displaying a soft body when interacting them. He is sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount them. Daxx was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Daxx be placed in a home with resident dogs that match his calm sociability. 12/12: When off leash at the Care Center, Daxx is sexually motivated though he does not mount the helper dog. He explores the pen, checking in with the other dog. 12/13: Today Daxx is social with the other dog, interacting with her frequently. He explores the pens, when she moves away from him. 12/14: Daxx is social with an intact male dog. He greets him with a soft body before walking away and investigating the pens. 12/15-20: Daxx is utilized as greeter. He greets several dogs with a soft, wiggly body and is respectful of nervous dogs, although he can be pushy at times.
Date of intake:: 12/11/2017
Summary:: Very friendly and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/12/2017
Summary:: Very active and attention seeking
ENERGY LEVEL:: Daxx displays a very high activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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