HENDRIX – 11487
Safe - 11-13-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue Please honor your pledges:
Meow Gallery: The layout carousel is not available in this version.
SAFE 11/13/17
Hendrix
Hello, my name is Hendrix. My animal id is #11487. I am a male brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 02-Nov-2017.
Hendrix 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.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: I had a chance meeting with Hendrix’s finders when they came to the care center to check on him. Hendrix was reportedly running back and forth on Linden Blvd and afraid he was going to be hit, the finder stopped his car to check on him. Hendrix jumped right into the front seat to the safety and warmth of his car and off they went. Not surprisingly, our first impressions of him matched. “He’s such a good boy!” We both gushed. It’s hard not to fall for his giant smile and gentle demeanor. He’s impeccably housetrained, walks nicely on the leash and knows some basic commands. Upon meeting a small dog through the fence he behaved appropriately and with a wagging tail. He likes to cuddle and it didn’t take him more than a few minutes to give me a bunch of kisses. We don’t have much information on his past, but what I do know is he could have a really bright future with you. But first, you have to ask to meet him!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 42.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~8 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet, loose, and wagging his tail. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 3.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear with nuclear sclerosis ou, ears have yellow waxy debris, lichenification of canals, and a foul odor, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental tartar, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, greasy but healthy hair coat, underweight CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Otitis externa AU Nuclear sclerosis OU Underweight Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Cleaned ears Applied claro Prognosis: Good SURGERY: permanent waiver from surgery due to age
It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
Diarrhea and coughing noted on rounds board Subjective: QAR. No csvd. Objective EENT: no nasal or ocular d/c H/L: eupneic Assessment: Geriatric Otitis externa AU Nuclear sclerosis OU Underweight Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Monitor CIRDC tomorrow Prognosis: Good
Monitor coughing and diarrhea (noted on rounds board 11/5) Subjective: BAR. No csvd. No signs of CIRDC Objective EENT: no nasal or ocular d/c H/L: eupneic Assessment: Geriatric Otitis externa AU Nuclear sclerosis OU Underweight Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Good
Diarrhea noted on the rounds board for the second time, this time hematochezia Subjective: BAR barking at the front of the cage. No csv. No signs of CIRDC Objective EENT: no nasal or ocular d/c H/L: eupneic Assessment: Hematochezia Geriatric Otitis externa AU Nuclear sclerosis OU Underweight Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Start metronidazole 15mg/kg PO BID x5d until 11/12 Recheck diarrhea in 5 days Prognosis: Good
CIRDC noted on rounds today S/O: BAR. Attention seeking. Decreased appetite EENT: Eyes clear, mild seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Coughing, normal RR/RE A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 200mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 11/2/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: stray
Date of assessment:: 11/4/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. 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:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary (1):: Hendrix was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. 11/3: When off leash with a calm female dog at the Care Center, Hendrix becomes sexually motivated and attempts to mount the female, but listens to handlers interruptions. He then wanders and explores the pens. 11/4: Hendrix is introduced to a novel male dog and is social as he explores the pens. He attempts to mount him toward the end of the session, but listens well to the handlers interruption. 11/6: Hendrix continues to be persistently sexually motivated and does not respond to handler interruptions.
Date of intake:: 11/2/2017
Summary:: Unknown
Date of initial:: 11/3/2017
Summary:: Hendrix was loose, and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Hendrix, so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. Hendrix was relaxed and tolerant of handling. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
You may know me from such films as…
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.
View all entries in: Safe Dogs 2017-11
