KENDRICK – 21226
Urgent - Foster Home
**NOT AT SHELTER – TEMPORARILY IN ACC FOSTER** FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]** A volunteer writes: Kendrick is a quirky, funny boy unlike any I’ve met before. His favorite activities include: jumping up to try to steal treats out of your hand (because why sit for them when you’ve got legs this long?!); jumping over puddles (anything to avoid getting his feed wet); and chasing after the ball for about one millisecond before deciding it doesn’t look that fun after all. Kendrick loves to choose his own direction on walks, stopping often on a whim to change direction, although he’s getting better at walking on the leash. A nervous Nellie at first, Kendrick prefers not to be touched without warning (he wants to get to know you first!). He seems to be housetrained, is very food-motivated (making him a great candidate for teaching tricks with treats!), and has a greyed snout that makes me think he’s got a whole lot of wisdom to share. Come and meet Kendrick at the Brooklyn ACC today!
Kendrick
**NOT AT SHELTER – TEMPORARILY IN ACC FOSTER** FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]
Hello, my name is Kendrick. My animal id is #21226. I am a male tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 20-Feb-2018.
Kendrick is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection 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: Kendrick is a quirky, funny boy unlike any I’ve met before. His favorite activities include: jumping up to try to steal treats out of your hand (because why sit for them when you’ve got legs this long?!); jumping over puddles (anything to avoid getting his feed wet); and chasing after the ball for about one millisecond before deciding it doesn’t look that fun after all. Kendrick loves to choose his own direction on walks, stopping often on a whim to change direction, although he’s getting better at walking on the leash. A nervous Nellie at first, Kendrick prefers not to be touched without warning (he wants to get to know you first!). He seems to be housetrained, is very food-motivated (making him a great candidate for teaching tricks with treats!), and has a greyed snout that makes me think he’s got a whole lot of wisdom to share. Come and meet Kendrick at the Brooklyn ACC today!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 69.1 lbs
20/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:6y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -very scared, whale eyes glances, shaking. allowed muzzling. 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: 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
23/02/2018
Hx: Scheduled for surgery at Glendale tomorrow S/O: Dog is Q/BARH, nervous. BCS 4-5/9. EENT – no obvious ocular or nasal discharge; no sneezing or coughing noted. Heart/lungs auscult wnl. Both testicles descended. A: Acceptable candidate for elective sx P: Okay for neuter at Glendale tomorrow PROGNOSIS: Good
26/02/2018
Progress exam Subjective: BAR. No csvd. Attention seeking at the front of the cage. Dog has nuclear sclerosis, white muzzle, and aging changes that suggest he is older than was originally estimated. Changing age to 8 years. EENT: Eyes clear, nuclear sclerosis ou, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or coughing, eupneic, normal RR/RE NEURO: A&A MS: Ambulatory x4 A: Apparently healthy Geriatric P: Based on chart review changed age and permanent waiver from surgery at BACC Excellent prognosis
26/02/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – 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.
1/03/2018
New CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: QAR. Coughing. No svd Objective EENT: no nasal d/c bilaterally, no ocular d/c ou L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE but repeatedly coughing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, good haircoat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Plan: Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 3/15 Recheck at day 7 Move to iso Prognosis: Fair to good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
As counselor was grabbing the leash, Kendrick whipped his head and snapped and managed to grab the metal leash. No further handling was done.
Date of Intake: 2/20/2018
Basic Information:: Kendrick is a large tan mixed breed. He came to the care center as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown.
How is this dog around strangers?: Unknown.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown.
Resource guarding:: Unknown.
Bite history:: Unknown.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown.
Other Notes:: Unknown.
Medical Notes: Unknown.
For a New Family to Know: Unknown.
Date of intake:: 2/20/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 2/23/2018
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff.
Flank squeeze 1:: 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away.
Flank squeeze 2:: 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Kendrick came into the assessment room nervous with his tail tucked, he was fearful and trembling around the handlers.
Summary (1):: Kendrick was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. Here at the Care enters, Kendrick has shown interest in socializing but is a bit timid approaching the other dogs. He investigates the pens with a low body, and is wary of the handlers. He has built some confidence and engages in brief rear sniffs, but he mostly keeps to himself. He is respectful, and moves away when another dog offers him a correction. The Behavior Department recommends that Kendrick be placed in a home with resident dogs that are respectful and matches his calm demeanor. 2/21: When off leash at the Care Centers, Kendrick is extremely nervous. He displays a low body and pauses while exchanging greets then avoids both handlers and the novel dog, the rest of his session. 2/22-26: In a group of calm female dogs, Kendrick continued to be nervous but appropriately greeted the other dogs. He was slightly sexually motivated-chattering, but does not mount. He spends the rest of his session wandering the pens with a low body. He responds to another dogs corrections by walking away. 2/27: Today, when greeting a stiff female dog at the gate, Kendrick became defensive-hard barking and growling. 2/28: Kendrick occasionally greeted the other dogs, while exploring the pens.
Date of intake:: 2/20/2018
Summary:: Head whip and snapped, mouth the leash. no handling was done.
Date of initial:: 2/20/2018
Summary:: Scared,whale eyes and trembling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Kendrick displays a low activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Kendrick is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Kendrick has shown high levels of fear in the care center in each interaction, though he manages his stress well and has not escalated to warning signs. He needs a very slow approach and the ability to warm up to new people and new environments at his own pace. Kendrick should be permitted to initiate interactions and solicit attention when he feels comfortable, rather than being forced to interact
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