DIAMOND – A1064122

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Staten Island Center

My name is DIAMOND. My Animal ID # is A1064122.
I am a neutered male white maltese mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/01/2016 from NY 10314, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/03/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 12.0 LBS.

VET CHECK – GERIATRIC BARH. NERVOUS, ALLOWED ALL HANDLING. BCS 4/9 MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, EARLY NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, MILD WAXY DEBRIS AND MATTED FUR AT EXTERNAL EAR CANAL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; TENSE ON ABDOMINAL PALPATION HAIR COAT MATTED IN SEVERAL PLACES; AMBULATORY X 4, GRADE 3/4 MPL RH (LH WNL) NEUTERED MALE A: GERIATRIC, GINGIVITIS, GRADE 3/4 MPL RH, MATTED COAT P: NO TREATMENT INDICATED AT THIS TIME (ANIMAL APPEARS COMFORTABLE), MAY DO WELL ON NSAID THERAPY IN THE FUTURE. REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. GOOD PROGNOSIS

02/01/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/01/16 13:38 Basic Information: Diamond is a 10yr neutered male Maltese that was born with a defect that required surgery on one of his hind legs. Beside that there are no other medical issues that the owner is aware of. Socialization: Diamond doesn’t take well to strangers and is fearful of them, he will growl, bark, and may even bite. Diamond doesn’t engage in play with anyone and prfers to be left alone according to the owner. This applies to children and adults. She has never had another dog or cat around for him to interact with and the owner isn’t sure how he would respond in the presence of either. Diamond has bitten people in his past but nothing within the last 10days. Behavior: Diamond has potty issues and still soils the home on a daily basis, he gets walked regularly and still has this issue according to the owner. He is also aggressive towards people (Adults & Children) and the owner stated that this behavior started after he had his surgery. Diamond doesn’t have any guarding issues when it comes to food, treats, and toys. These items can be given and taken away with no issues. He doesn’t take well to grooming agents like recieving a bath, having his nails trimmed, or the brushing of his coat. For a New Family to Know: Diamond is desribed to be pushy, shy, and fearful with a low activity level. When in the home Diamond is the type to rarely seek attention or be in a favorite spot inside the home. Diamond has been given toys but shows little to no interest in them. According to the owner Diamond well in a single person/pet home that has no children. Diamond is an indoor only dog that isn’t house broken. Diamond was brought up eating dry food and the brand the owner gave was Beniful. He was given 1 full cup twice a day. When left alone in the home Diamond is well behaved minus the house soiling. Diamond was walked twice a day on a leash for daily exercise. Behavior During Intake: Diamond came into the facility in a dog carrier provided by the owner. Upon arrival he was doing his best to try and break free from the carrier. When I extended my hand to allow him to smell it, he sniffed it a few times and then continued to try and break free from the carrier. When I opened the front of the carrier he popped his head out and I then leashed him with a temp lead. Diamond then began to stroll around the office sniffing different areas. His body was loose and his tail was wagging. No aggression witnessed at the time of intake.

WEB MEMO
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02/02/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Diamond came into our center as an owner surrender on 2/1/2016 citing that he has started trying to bite during grooming. It should be noted Diamond arrived severely matted and this may be adding to his discomfort. Owner reports Diamond was born with a defect on one of his hind legs that required surgery. Owner states after the surgery Diamond started behaving differently and less tolerant of adults and children shortly after the surgery was performed. He is reportedly fearful of strangers and may growl, bark, or even bite if approached. Behavior around other dogs or cats is unknown as Diamond was not socialized. It is reported Diamond is not bothered if Food, Toys, or Treats are taken away. During intake, Diamond had a loose body with wagging tail. He growled and showed teeth during his initial medical exam. Diamond was loose and calm upon entering SAFER assessment room, allowing handling and petting. He was a bit difficult to collar, jumping away on first attempt. Diamond held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, slight wag. He stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, lip lick, slight tail wag. Diamond followed at the end of the leash for Tag game, spun away on first pass, on second pass he jumped up towards assessor, air snapping and trying to bite, may be due to reported medical condition. Due to attempting to bite, remaining tactile portions of the assessment were skipped. Diamond showed no interest in Toy. He approached the helper dog at an appropriate pace, ears neutral, body not stiff. Diamond must be placed with a New Hope partner. He may benefit from regularly scheduled professional grooming visits (approx. every 8-10 weeks) at a veterinarian’s office due to his sensitivity. Diamond may do best in a calm, quiet, structured environment. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze , slight tail wag. 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, his tail is slightly wagging, slight lip lick. Tag: 5. Dog quickly spins toward the touch, body stiff. On second pass dog jumps and snaps at assessor/tries to bite. Toy: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip neutral.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
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02/02/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: scan negative Sex: neutered male Age: 10 years old, geriatric – VC scheduled for tomorrow Mentation: BARH Eyes: appear cloudy; crusted fur around eyes – shaved Ears: right ear appears reddened; did not like being touched Nose: wnl Teeth: mild tartar buildup; gingivitis BCS: 3/5 Hair Coat: rear end and ventral body are matted; was able to shave rear at this time Skin: some areas appear slightly reddened, most likely due to matts Behavior: growled and showed teeth during part of exam; muzzle was used

02/03/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
VET CHECK – GERIATRIC BARH. NERVOUS, ALLOWED ALL HANDLING. BCS 4/9 MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, EARLY NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, MILD WAXY DEBRIS AND MATTED FUR AT EXTERNAL EAR CANAL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; TENSE ON ABDOMINAL PALPATION HAIR COAT MATTED IN SEVERAL PLACES; AMBULATORY X 4, GRADE 3/4 MPL RH (LH WNL) NEUTERED MALE A: GERIATRIC, GINGIVITIS, GRADE 3/4 MPL RH, MATTED COAT P: NO TREATMENT INDICATED AT THIS TIME (ANIMAL APPEARS COMFORTABLE), MAY DO WELL ON NSAID THERAPY IN THE FUTURE. REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. GOOD PROGNOSIS

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For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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