KONG – 27069

KONG – 27069

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Intake Date: 5/5/18  Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: Blue  Sex: Neutered  Age: 6 years

Weight: 61 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age: 6-7 yrs based on PE.   Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. MC placed on intake.  History : Surrendered by friend of Owner; was taken from original O by friend due to emaciation and skin issues. Subjective / Observed Behavior – BAR, friendly. Allows handling but resisted for nail trim.   Evidence of Cruelty seen – none  Evidence of Trauma seen – none   Objective : BCS 4.5/9  EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. ears have mild debris, AU; malodorous AS. no head tilt observed Oral Exam: dental calculus 1/5; pd 1/5.   PLN: No enlargements noted  H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated  U/G: intact male; testicles smooth and symmetrical   MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, hair coat dirty with multiple alopecic areas secondary to pressure sores. overgrown nails. nail trauma to digit #4 right TL   CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities  Rectal: grossly normal   Assessment : dental calculus / periodontal disease  underweight   alopecia – 2nd to chronic pressure sores nail trauma  otitis externa
Prognosis: good.   Plan:  ear cleaning , claro otic , nail trim, TL — performed at intake.  rec nail trim during SX  cleaned injured nail with H2O2, applied kwik stop  SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

A Little Bit About Me…

A Volunteer Writes: This gorgeous boy is so dear–beyond dear. He’s lived sweetly with children, as we learned from his history, but it is no surprise being in his company. He is so kind, and so gentle, and so affectionate. (And boy oh boy does he appear house trained!) He did beautifully on his behavior exam as well, which is no surprise spending time with this love, who is as eager to please as he is to be loved and love in return. Kong is occasionally unsteady on his feet but such a sport about it; he just wants to hang with the people he’s hanging with, gently offering up kisses at all times. We are crazy about him, and know you will be too–please come meet him and get a Kong kiss!

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Date of Intake;  5-May-2018

Basic Information:  Kong is a 7-8 year old large male mixed breed dog. He was brought to us by someone who had him for 2 months who was trying to nurse him back to health on their own after finding him in poor condition.
Previously lived with:  2 adults, 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?  Around strangers, Kong can be shy at first, but will warm up and become friendly and outgoing. He will play excitedly with adults.
How is this dog around children?  Kong lived with a 4 year old for 2 months, and he was reportedly very friendly and tolerant with the 4 year old. He will play excitedly with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?  Kong has not been around other dogs much. When the owner would walk him, he would be very excited to see other dogs, but they were always kept separate.
How is this dog around cats?  Kong has not been around cats.
Resource guarding:  Kong displayed no resource guarding behavior.
Bite history:  Kong has no known bite history.
Housetrained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  Low-medium

Other Notes:  Kong is scared of loud noises and will act nervously.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?  Yes
Medical Notes;  When Kong first came to his most recent owner, he had sores all over his body (have not fully healed yet), was very underweight, and had overgrown nails. His nail are currently still overgrown and his sores are not fully healed.

For a New Family to Know;
Kong is a bit of a shy, independent dog, but he is also very friendly and laid back. His most recent owner said he really likes to lounge around but isn’t too clingy. He would sleep in the hall on his dog bed and be very quiet when the owner left for work. He was walked three times a day and never had an accident inside the home. He does not pull at all on the leash and walks nice and slowly. He will chew on a ball sometimes, but is not very interested by them. He was fed 2 heaping servings of dry Pedigree food per day. He enjoyed Milk Bone treats, as well. His nails were not trimmed, but he tolerated a bath and really enjoyed being brushed. He will bark when someone rings the doorbell. His most recent owner’s favorite thing about him is how quiet and laid back he is.

Behavior Notes:
Upon intake, Kong had a very loose body and licked anyone who passed by. He was easy to collar and leash. He walked slowly due to the overgrown nails, but led easily from place to place.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment:7-May-2018
Look:1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity:1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:2. Dog quickly pull back.
Toy:1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.

Summary:Kong approached the assessor with a soft body and placed his head in the assessor’s lap, soliciting attention. He was social throughout, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:Based on observation made in our care, Kong may be most compatible with playful female dogs. Kong may be selective when interacting with other male dogs. He has displayed interest in play with female and select male dogs.
Summary (1):5/6: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Kong greets with a soft body and engages in bouncy running play.
Summary (2):5/7: Kong engages in bouncy play with female dogs.
Summary (3):5/8: Kong engages in play with female dogs and a smaller male dog. Kong appears tense when another large male dog is introduced into the group.
Summary (4):5/9: Kong greets female dogs politely, at times solicits play.
Summary (5):5/15: Kong follows and attempts to mount female dogs.

Date of intake:5-May-2018
Summary:Kong had a loose body and was social.

Date of initial:6-May-2018
Summary:Kong was social and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:Kong is described as having a medium-low level of activity.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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