GRISWALD – 15653
Safe - 12-21-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/21/17
Griswald
Hello, my name is Griswald. My animal id is #15653. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 07-Dec-2017.
Griswald is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. We suggest that Griswald is best suited to a dog experienced home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Your “Christmas Vacation” is likely to go much smoother than our Griswald’s namesake with this 7 year-old sweetheart by your side. And really, even if your holiday does take a turn into a flood of rambunctious family members, epic plumbing snafus, furry feline disasters, and one very burned down tree, I’m confident with this face gazing up at you all will still seem right with the world. Griswald easily hops out of his kennel, shaking out some stiffness in his back legs before joining me out in the snow. Is he happy about so much of the white stuff raining down upon us? Well, no. Or about as happy as his soggy volunteer. But he puts on brave face and gives me plenty of wags while we finish our wintry photo shoot. And oh, when Gris spots a pup in a neighboring pen! Well, he lights up brighter than the Rockefeller tree. And as he munches savory snacks from the palm of my hand, it’s almost like the warm sun is shining. Griswald comes to us as a stray, so much of his past is unknown. He is a tiny little nugget who could definitely benefit from a few extra holiday cookies, and also the love of a family — no matter how rambunctious — that will make every one of his days feel like Christmas. So ready yourself for this holiday season by having your very best friend at your side. One who’ll warm your home and your heart through any amount of snow, and make every last day feel like Christmas. Griswald is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 43.6 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 7yo Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : stray Subjective: BARH, friendly and well behaved during PE and med handling. Muzzled. Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear. AU scarred pinna (likely previous aural hematomas), black ceruminous debris, mildly erythematous, and stenotic canals. no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mod dental disease and calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: n externally Assessment approx 7yo MI Medium mixed breed dental disease previous aural hematomas AU otitis externa Prognosis: good Plan: clean ears tresaderm AU BID x 7 days ctm in MACC until transfer/adoption SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Recheck for reported coughing: S/O BAR in kennel, e/d ok – coughing with mod. serous nasal discharge/sneeze A: mod CIRDC vs other P: Doxy 200 mg PO SID x 14 days + Cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 12/7/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/10/2017
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 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 follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Griswald approached the assessor in the assessment room when coaxed. He allowed all handling, and attempted to mount the assessor. During toy, he persistently attempted to mount the assistant.
Summary:: Griswald has displayed social, gently playful behavior toward female dogs. Behavior around male dogs has not yet been observed. The behavior team feels Griswald may be most compatible with gently playful female dogs. Follow up on behavior around male dogs should be conducted at a slow pace to respectful, socialized dogs.
Summary (1):: 12/8: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Griswald engages in soft bouncy play.
Summary (2):: 12/9: Griswald engages in soft bouncy play with female dogs.
Summary (3):: 12/10: Griswald engages in soft bouncy play with female dogs. He takes correction well from another female dog.
Summary (4):: 12/15-17: Griswald engages in soft bouncy play with a female dog.
Date of initial:: 12/9/2017
Summary:: Griswald was social and well behaved.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Griswald so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Griswald has shown bouncy, playful movements towards handlers while here in the care centers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : Social hyperarousal
Potential challenges comments:: Social hyperarousal: Griswald has persistantly mounted some people that he meets at the care center. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Griswald to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he begins mounting, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Griswald.
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