KENNY – 10649
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11-2-2017 Manhattan
Rescue: Rescue Dogs Rock NYC
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SAFE 11/02/17
Kenny
Hello, my name is Kenny. My animal id is #10649. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 24-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – cannot afford vet bill.
Kenny is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex. This is a contagious illness to other dogs, however it is easily treated in home with antibiotics for about 2 weeks. We are recommending that he go to an Adult Only home due to his fearfulness with sudden movements. He has been our playgroup rock star while in the care center.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Lanky and stunning, Kenny defines ‘black is beautiful’. He has the sweetest face, making eye contact with soft doe eyes and a gently wagging tail. Surrendered by his family, we’re told he’s friendly to all (may sometimes jump to say hello), has been around young children and is friendly with them as well, is playful with both small and large dogs (and is a designated playgroup rockstar with us), is respectful towards cats, doesn’t guard his stuff, likes to play with balls and play tug, and likes to keep his person company. We’re also told that Kenny needs some work on his housetraining skills, and while he was walked twice a day, that might not be enough for him as he’s still young, so an extra walk or two might go a long way. He was also trained to use a wee wee pad indoors, which doesn’t help, in my opinion. I loved spending time with this hunk who doesn’t know how great he is. He’s a respectful cuddler, head buried in may lap as I massaged his head, he meets everyone with a wave of his tail, sits for treats and takes them so very gently with the very edge of his teeth. Kenny showed me nice leash manners, although his former owner said he pulled ‘as he was excited to be outside’. Gentle, calm, soft and easy, Kenny was such a good sport about wearing a pumpkin coat for some pictures. Let Kenny’s former owner’s loss be your gain, as he’s a terrific dog looking for a new family who will provide everything he needs to continue his path to being a rockstar adult dog. Kenny will provide all the love. Win Win.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 65 lbs
BARH scan neg male intact allows handling 1 yrs old reported reported allergies, poss due to food some rashes on face, around eyes clean EENT clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -wags tail, whines 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: clean teeth 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, moth eaten coat, excessive dandruff CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: pyoderma Prognosis:good Plan:cephalexin 500mg bid x 14d. recc medicated baths SURGERY: Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to
S/O -BAR, appears docile and friendly in cage -soft sneezing, excessive nasal discharge -eupnic A CIRDC P d/c cephalexin move to isolation doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Kenny was whining and had his mouth open. Kenny had a relaxed body, ears drooping, and tail was wagging. Once inside his cage, Kenny started barking but eventually settled down.
Date of Intake: 10/24/2017
Basic Information:: Kenny is a 1 year old black and white large breed mix dog. He has been with previous owner for about 6 months and was given to owner by a friend. Kenny has not been neutered and is not fully trained, making it one of the reason for surrender. Kenny also has some skin allergies and was taken to the vet recently. Kenny was surrendered because of his behavior and skin allergies.
Previously lived with:: Kenny previously lived with two adults.
How is this dog around strangers?: Kenny is friendly and outgoing with strangers. Kenny can get very excited and will jump on strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Kenny has only been around previous owner’s 3 year old niece and he is playful and can get jumpy when excited.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Kenny has interacted with small and large dogs and is playful and respectful. There are some dogs he wishes not to interact with but has not been aggressive towards them.
How is this dog around cats?: Kenny has spent time with cats and is respectful. Kenny can get excited and playful.
Resource guarding:: Kenny has no history of resource guarding. When his food bowl is taken away he is friendly and is not bothered. When a toy or treat is taken away from his mouth he is respectful and will wait for you to return it.
Bite history:: Kenny has not tried to bite another animal or human.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Kenny has a medium energy level.
Other Notes:: Kenny is friendly when being bathed and is not bothered when his paws are touched. When getting his nails trimmed, Kenny will bite the nail clipper and nibble on your hand. If laying on the couch, Kenny must be told a few times to get off and will whine before getting off. When an unfamiliar person approaches him and his owner during walks, he may either jump with excitement or run away.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Kenny has developed skin allergies but the cause is unknown.
For a New Family to Know: Kenny is a playful, excitable, and cheerful dog that likes to keep his owner company. When at home, Kenny will follow you around and likes to play with balls and tug. Kenny is an indoors only dog and was being walked twice a day. When on walks, he pulls on the leash hard as he is excited to be outside. Kenny was eating Puring dry dog food twice a day and his favorite treats are milk-bones. Kenny is mostly house trained and uses a wee-wee pad when going indoors. When left alone, Kenny will whine and bark if he hears someone at the door. Kenny has been crate trained but will bark when inside.
Date of intake:: 10/24/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 6 months)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Playful and jumpy
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful and respectful
Behavior toward cats:: Playful and respectful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Kenny is described as playful, excitable, and cheerful with a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 10/26/2017
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 displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor.
Tag:: 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched, or repeatedly spins toward the touch, and repeatedly tries to exit. Dog may be crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff.
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 does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Kenny cautiously approached the assessor in the assessment room with a low, tense body. He became very fearful during tag, attempting to flee and panicking. He allowed handling.
Summary (1):: Once warmed up, Kenny engages in bouts of bouncy play with other dogs in the care center. The previous owner of Kenny describes him as “playful and respectful” around other dogs. He recently has begun to display concerning behavior around other male dogs, becoming tense and growling. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Kenny and other social female dogs. 10/25: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Kenny is polite when greeting. He engages in bouncy play.
Summary (2):: 10/26: Kenny engages in bouncy play with male and female dogs.
Summary (3):: 10/27: Kenny greets calm dogs politely and engages in bouncy play with playful dogs.
Summary (4):: 10/28: Kenny continues to engage in bouncy play with male and female dogs. 10/30: Kenny is a bit cautious and avoidant when approached by a select male dog. He engages in bouts of bouncy play with the other dog in the yard (female). 10/31: Kenny is polite when greeting female dogs. 11/1: Kenny engages in bouncy play with female dogs.
Date of intake:: 10/24/2017
Summary:: Kenny had a relaxed body and was whining.
Date of initial:: 10/24/2017
Summary:: Kenny allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Kenny’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity which matches what we have seen at the care center.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Kenny has sometimes displayed fearful behavior towards novel people, but quickly warms up to handlers and displays highly social behavior. Kenny interacts with handlers outside off leash, seeking attention and petting and engaging with toys. He takes treats in a gentle manner and benefits from an initial slow approach. Once given a brief period to acclimate to his surroundings and become familiar with people, Kenny displays social behavior.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how fearful Kenny appears at the care center with quick movements, we recommend an adult only home at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful,Low threshold for arousal
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Though Kenny’s owner described him as a playful and cheerful dog, on his behavior assessment Kenny displayed high levels of fear, especially with quick movements. We do not know if this behavior will appear in a new home, but we recommend always going slow and giving Kenny the option to walk away from any social interaction. Kenny should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Kenny’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Kenny 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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