KING – 15937
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1-25-2018 Manhattan
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SAFE 01/25/18
King
Hello, my name is King. My animal id is #15937. I am a desexed male chocolate dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 5 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 23-Dec-2017.
King is at risk due to deteriorating behavior. King has been in the shelter for over a month, and whilst outside the kennel is sociable and friendly, he has begun to display signs of frustration in the kennel that make us concerned for his well being. We suggest Kind would be best suited to an experienced dog home. Medically, King has recovered fully from a recent respiratory infection, and we have no remaining concerns for his health.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: So handsome, so ready to come out for a walk, and sooooo housetrained (as advised by his former owner). Business taken care of, the King and I are off to the park, King lovely on leash and tail wagging away, looking up at everyone we pass with a ‘how do you do’, and especially sweet to a bunch of kids passing on their way to school. So soft. Dogs of all sizes in the park are tail-wag-worthy, and you can feel the purr in King’s throat through the leash. In playgroup, he’s described as “highly social, playful and tolerant”. King joined us when his person became ill, and we’re told that he’s friendly and playful with all (check), playful and relaxed with dogs (check), affectionate (check — paws in my lap for some hugs and kisses), and energetic (he wasn’t thrilled with ice and snow on his sweet paws). King can be a bit nervous on the street. First Avenue has loud trucks, horns blasting, the street cleaner came perilously close, so for a brief moment, he stops and tucks his tail. But a King has a standard to uphold, a stature to maintain, and he soldiers on, courage in hand (paw), and with a couple of encouraging words from me, we move along. He’s young, he’s gorgeous, he’s smart, he’s affectionate, and he’s ready to be yours.
Another volunteer writes: Always up front and ready to go, King has a new sign on his kennel which reads: Staff Pick of the Week. Well alrighty, let’s see about this handsome dude! So handsome and easily leashed he makes a beeline for the door to go potty. Business done it’s stand up hugs and kisses, lots of tail wags, making new friends enroute to the park with more tail wags and hugs. Back in the building a puppy on a retractable leash ran over and King graciously extended his ‘how do you do’ with an easy tail wag. Off leash, King loves greeting other dogs through the fence with play bows and tail wags, gives me more kisses, plays with toys and gets a mild case of the zoomies as the weather had warmed and it was fun to be out. A big smile adorns his face as we play, run and hug, and it’s clear that King would love nothing more than a new person to cherish. He’s such a gorgeous dog, his coat shines with care, he’s social and balanced and all that’s missing from his life is you.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 49 lbs
12/12/2017
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -wags tail, accepts treats. did growl when getting shots after muzzle applied Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 4/9 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: 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
17/12/2017
Post op check BAR, no c/s/v/d, no URI signs, e/d normally, and neuter site appears CDI and non-irritated.
23/12/2017
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1 y Microchip noted on Intake? yes981020025094595 History : return 2weeks. was alone in apt for a few days Subjective:possibel early cirdc? coughed once Observed Behavior -wags tail , bar 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: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered 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:good Plan:monitor for cirdc
26/12/2017
Hx: Reported coughing yesterday. Reported to have defecated 6x this morning, all normal appearance. S: Alert in kennel, jumping on door and barking O: Repeated soft coughing/huffing today A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 225 mg PO SID x14 days, Cerenia 45 mg PO SID x4 days 1088
2/01/2018
Hx: Day 7 of CIRDC tx. S: Barking in kennel, very excited! O: No nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, no coughing or sneezing A: CIRDC appears resolved P: Okay to move out of isolation!
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake King was loose body, barked when people came around but stop and jump on them.He ate treats gently from my hand. He pulled on leash and sat on command. He scanned negative for a microchip and allowed all handling.
Date of Intake: 12/12/2017
Basic Information:: King is 1 year old unaltered male medium size dog. He was given to owner when he was 9 months old from a friend. He appears healthy and has no health concerns. Owner surrenders due having his health issues of his own.
Previously lived with:: 4 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: King is own to be friendly and playful towards stranger and visitors that comes to the home and approach him.
How is this dog around children?: King behavior is unknown towards children because he never been around children with owner.
How is this dog around other dogs?: King is playful and relaxed around dogs he sees on walks.
How is this dog around cats?: King behavior is unknown towards cats.
Resource guarding:: King allows owner to touch his food while eating. He can take toys and treats away from his mouth as well.
Bite history:: King has never bitten anyone owner stated.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: King barks when he hear fireworks or storms. He also bark when someone approaches the house or owner. He shakes while taking a bath but mostly tolerant.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Owner believes King is healthy. He has no health concerns.
For a New Family to Know: King goes on walks 3 times a day and pulls hard on leash. He eats wet and dry food twice a day called Beneful. He likes to play with balls and follow owner around. He often stay in his cage or sleeps in hallway. He is well behaved when home alone and know commands sit and give paw. Owner describes him as affection and excitable.
Date of intake:: 12/12/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 9 months)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful and relaxed
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: King is described as affectionate and excitable with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 12/14/2017
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 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:: 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. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: King approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He allowed all handling, was social, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 12/14: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, King is social, playful and highly tolerant of rambunctious play.
Summary (2):: 12/15: King engages in bouncy play with a playful female dog. When play slows down he repeatedly attempts to mount, continuing despite the female dog’s corrections.
Summary (3):: 12/17-18: King engages in play with intent to mount female dogs.
Summary (4):: 1/6: King engages in running play with a playful female dog.
Summary (5):: 1/11: King engages in brief play.
Summary (6):: 1/12-13: King continues to engage in bouncy, running play.
Summary (7):: 1/16-20: King engages in exuberant play with a female dog.
Date of intake:: 12/12/2017
Summary:: King was barking and jumping up but allowed handling and had a loose body,
Date of initial:: 12/12/2017
Summary:: King wagged his tail and was social but growled while getting shots.
ENERGY LEVEL:: King’s previous owner described him as having a high level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: King has displayed some timid behavior while in his kennel but has been highly social with handlers while engaging outside the kennel. He will engage in running play when encouraged by his handlers, and solicits attention repeatedly. He takes petting and leans in towards handlers with soft body. Despite his potential to guard select toy items at times, King maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions without toys, and solicits attention from handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to the observation of potential resource guarding made in the care center, we are recommending a home without young children at this time.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: King is a bit fearful at the care center when being removed from his kennel, but appears to be relaxed and social once outside of his kennel. It is important to always go slow and give King the option to walk away from any social interaction. King should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be King’s choice to approach a new person or thing. King would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Resource guarding: Though this was not observed in his previous home, King has been observed to guard select toy items in the care center. We advise potential adopters to exercise appropriate management when King is engaged with toy items.
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