ISAIAH – 11738
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SAFE 11/15/17
Isaiah
Hello, my name is Isaiah. My animal id is #11738. I am a desexed male gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 04-Nov-2017.
Isaiah is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease complex which si contagious to other dogs. He will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. There are no known behavior concerns for him at this time (average determination).
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Isaiah was the ‘Prince of Prophets’, and as such, he’s predicting that he’s going to find a wonderful forever home with our help, and yours. And why shouldn’t he? He’s gorgeous, gentle, easy, calm, likely housetrained, a gem on leash, and an oasis of calm in the midst of a hectic day. Gentle is the operative word here, as Isaiah is gentle in everything he does, whether it’s taking treats, leaning in for a butt scratch, showing off his sit, enjoying some hugs, and wagging his tail. The person that found Isaiah tells us that he was friendly with young children he was introduced to, including his 2 year old nephew, and is friendly to all people. Be prepared for tons of compliments with this easy going, gorgeous boy at your side. His gentle good manners on leash, wagging his tail and sniffing as we go, will have you walking him often, as he’s such a pleasure. His long-legged good looks will attract you, but his gentle demeanor will make you fall in love. Trust us, and come meet him today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 62 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025088090 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allowed all handling but somewhat tense, warms after prolonged interaction Sex: intact male Estimated Age: appx 5y+ Subjective: skin tags throughout, especially in the inner left thigh area and distended and exaggerated mammaries; seemingly healthy dog otherwise Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy dog Plan: DVM intake
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -allows exam, wags tail, some wary glances Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =80 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate tartar–incomplete exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. large skin tag/enlarge nipple on ventrum CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy–skin tag Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
S/O -BAR, excited and energetic -no nasal discharge or sneezing noted or reported -eupnic, no murmur noted on intake -2 scrotal testicles A apparently healthy p okay to neuter
Rounds exam: S/O: BAR in kennel – e/d ok – mild serous nasal discharge, sneezing – mild hacking cough A: r/o mild-mod CIRDC vs other P: Doxy 300 mg PO SID x 14 days Cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days – recheck
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1.5 tablet of rimadyl 100 mg sid po x 3 days as pain management.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Isaiah allowed counselor to collar him and change his leash. Isaiah allowed pets on the head and the side of his body. Isaiah’s tail was tucked in between his legs all throughout the intake process.
Date of Intake: 11/4/2017
Basic Information:: Isaiah is a male large mixed breed dog. Isaiah was found as a stray on 11/3/2017 and was surrendered because finder could not keep him any longer.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Isaiah allowed finder to approach him and pick up his leash. Isaiah was wagging his tail and allowed finder to pet him all along his body.
How is this dog around children?: Isaiah met finder’s 2 year old nephew. Isaiah allowed child to approach him and pet him and was wagging his tail and described as excited.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Finder took Isaiah for walks while she had him and stated that Isaiah would observe smaller dogs but would not try to interact with them.
How is this dog around cats?: Finder noted that while on walks if Isaiah saw a stray cat he was hesitant to pass by but then would move quickly past the cat.
Resource guarding:: Finder did not try to take food bowl away while Isaiah was eating.
Bite history:: Isaiah did not try to bite finder or any other animal they’ve encountered.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Isaiah was free-fed dry food while living with finder. When taken for walks, Isaiah would only pull if he wanted to sniff something, otherwise he walked slowly and did not pull.
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 11/4/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (Information from finder)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Friendly with children he was introduced to
Date of assessment:: 11/6/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
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:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
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:: Isaiah approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was distracted during the assessment, looking at the assistant and sniffing around the room. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: Isaiah has displayed polite behavior when greeting dogs in the care center. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. Slow introductions are recommended between Isaiah and respectful dogs. 11/6: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Isaiah approaches, greets politely.
Summary (2):: 11/7: Isaiah greets politely and keeps mostly to himself.
Date of intake:: 11/4/2017
Summary:: Isaiah had a tucked tail but allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 11/5/2017
Summary:: Isaiah was tense but allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Isaiah 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:: Isaiah remains calm when in the shelter environment and social with handlers. He does, however, prove difficult to return to his kennel, requiring treats or toys to lure him in.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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