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GONZO – 21467

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SAFE 03/04/18

GONZO – 21467

Intake Date: 2/23/18  Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Blue  Sex: Male  Age: 5 years

Weight: 56.5 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age: 5yo  Microchip noted on Intake? neg  Microchip Number (If Applicable):  History : stray, found tied to a pole along with another dog, Camilla #21466, about 3 weeks ago.   Subjective: BAR. Sweet and friendly, well behaved during PE and med handling, no signs of aggression. Muzzled just in case.
Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – no  Evidence of Trauma seen – no  Objective  : T =  P = wnl  R = eup  BCS 5/9  EENT: Eyes clear, No nasal or ocular discharge noted. Ears clear. Dry flakey skin and some alopecia to AU ear tips.  Oral Exam: muzzled  PLN: No enlargements noted  H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic  ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated  U/G: MI, 2 testicles, smooth, symmetrical  MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. Dry haircoat with generalized scaling. Pododermatitis x 4. Alopecia and and multiple areas of crusting along dorsal tail, “rat” tail tip. Patchy areas hypotrichosis to alopecia on lower extremities. P did not show any overt signs of pruritis.  CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities  Rectal: normal externally  Assessment : intact,  pododermatitis
derm abnormalities — r/o allergies vs demodex vs other ectoparasites vs endocrine vs other  Prognosis: good  Plan:  plan for neuter  Wood’s lamp — negative  convenia injection 2.5mL SQ  Post placement, consider bloowork, skin scrap, allergy testing, novel protein/limited ingredient diet.   SURGERY:  Okay for surgery

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: Are you feeling snuggle deprived? Looking for someone who’ll stare into your eyes with unconditional love? Yearning for a handsome stranger to stroll into your life and whisk you off your feet? Then we’ve got your perfect match right here…Meet Gonzo! A platinum-coated cutie with a heart of pure gold, he’s the most gentle and gentlemanly dog I’ve ever met. Life hasn’t been all that kind to him–his coat is patchy, he needs feeding up and his nails are long–but Gonzo himself is kindness personified, so easy to handle and eager to please, so snuggly and soft, so charming in every possible way. He comes, sits and even hugs on command, takes treats and toys gently, walks nicely on leash, seems house trained and gets along famously with dogs of both sexes. It sounds like he was bonded closely to his sister Camilla (already adopted) as he was ‘always by her side’ and we’re told they even shared the same crate when bedding down for the night, how adorable is that? With Gonzo what you see is exactly what you get: a sweet, smushy teddy bear of a dog who’d make the most wonderful addition to any family. Meet him at our Manhattan Care Center today and tomorrow you could be living the dream with a doggie dreamboat at your side.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Basic Information: Gonzo is approximately a 5 year old male gray and white large mixed breed dog. Gonzo was found as a stray 3 weeks ago along with two other dogs. Gonzo was cared for by finder for 3 weeks and was surrendered because finder could no longer provide for him. Gonzo has no injuries or health issues and has not been taken to the vet recently.
Previously lived with: Gonzo previously lived with two adults
How is this dog around strangers? When the finder first found Gonzo, he was barking. Gonzo allowed the finder to approach him and pet him and allowed the finder to untie him from the pole where he was found.
How is this dog around children? Gonzo has never interacted with children.
How is this dog around other dogs? Gonzo was found with a female large mixed breed dog. Gonzo is described as being friendly with the other dog and is said to always be by her side.
How is this dog around cats? Gonzo has not interacted with cats.
Resource guarding: The finder did not try to touch Gonzo’s food or bowl while he was eating. Gonzo is not bothered when an object is taken away from him.
Bite history: Gonzo has never bitten another animal or human.
House trained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  Gonzo has a high energy level
Other Notes: Gonzo will try to escape the tub when someone tries to give him a bath. The finder did not try to trim his nails but noted that Gonzo was not bothered when his paws were touched.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No
Medical Notes: Gonzo has no known medical issues
For a New Family to Know: Gonzo is a friendly, affectionate, excitable and independent dog. When at home, Gonzo will follow the finder around and likes to be in the same room as them. Gonzo was kept as an indoors only dog and was fed Pedigree dry food twice a day. Gonzo would sleep inside of his crate with the other dog he was found with. Gonzo is house trained and never had accidents indoors. Gonzo was taken out for walks twice a day and he would pull lightly on the leash. Gonzo has never been walked off the leash.
Behavior Notes: Upon intake, Gonzo barked when Camilla walked away with the counselor. Gonzo allowed the counselor to approach him and place a leash on him. Gonzo also allowed the counselor to collar him and pet him. Gonzo had a loose body during intake and pulled hard on the leash towards the kennel. Gonzo walked into the kennel on his own and allowed the counselor to remove his leash.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 25-Feb-2018
Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary: Gonzo quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Playgroup note:
2/24: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Gonzo greets politely and wanders the pen.
ENERGY LEVEL:    Gonzo’s previous owner described him as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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