HERO – 16782
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12-28-2017 Manhattan
Rescue: Looking Glass Animal Rescue
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SAFE 12/28/17
Hero
Hello, my name is Hero. My animal id is #16782. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 23-Dec-2017.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.6 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2 y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -snapping, tail tucked, head down Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mod staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake Hero allowed very minimal handling. He came in with his tail tucked and tense body. Once approached Hero tensed up and began to snap. He did not allow being collared but had a healthy appetite for treats.
Date of Intake: 12/23/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Hero is a roughly 2 year old dog whom was found and brought in as a stray.
Previously lived with:: unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Hero came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
How is this dog around children?: Hero came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Hero came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: Hero came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Hero came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
Bite history:: Hero came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: unknown
Other Notes:: Hero came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
Medical Notes: Hero came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
For a New Family to Know: Hero came in as a stray so this information is unknown.
Date of intake:: 12/23/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/26/2017
Summary:: In the assessment room, Hero was tense with a tucked tail and growled when an attempt was made to collar him. For this reason, a handling assessment was not preformed.
Summary (1):: 12/24: When introduced off leash to dogs, Hero is fearful and keeps to self.
Summary (2):: 12/26: Hero is fearful and lip curls upon approach.
Summary (3):: 12/27: Hero greets dogs politely today with wagging tail.
Date of intake:: 12/23/2017
Summary:: Hero ad a tucked tail, tense body, and snapped when approached.
Date of initial:: 12/23/2017
Summary:: Hero had a tucked tail and was snapping.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Smasher so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Hero is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Hero has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Hero is very fearful in the care center and has growled and snapped at handler, allowing minimal handling. It is important to always go slow and give Hero the option to walk away from any social interaction. Hero should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Hero’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Hero would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.
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