LUCK – A1119068

Brooklyn Center

My name is LUCK. My Animal ID # is A1119068.
I am a male white maltese mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/19/2017 from NY 11224, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

08/07/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Luck A1119068 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination, including a bite history. Luck has quickly escalated to warning behaviors (snapping) when handled and has warmed up minimally to his caretakers during his stay, showing minimal sociability with the Behavior team. He did not tolerate a handling assessment. Luck was released for rescue placement only after his bite quarantine.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/06/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 8.2 LBS.

Day 10 of doxy, recheck CIRDC S/O: BAR. resting comfortably in cage. No nasal or ocular d/c. No sneezing or coughing noted. A: CIRDC resolved Apparenty healthy Prognathism P: CTM PRN while at BACC Excellent prognosis

07/19/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/19/17 17:53 Luck is a 3 year old white small dog. He was brought to the center as a stray. His finder states he may growl and show teeth when you tell him no. He does not like to be picked up. During intake, he spent most of his time sniffing around the office. He did not liked to be collared or leashed and tried to snap and move away. Limited handling was done due to this behavior. Limited profile, stray.

WEB MEMO
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08/02/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited 7/19/17 Unaltered male, stray Previously lived with: Unknown Bite history: Yes, on 7/19/17 Luck was dropped off to the client, who intended to keep him. While in the park both were sitting on the grass when the client went to pick him up; Luck turned and bit her on her left hand. Upon biting her, Luck immediately released leaving three scratches, and breaking skin. The wound was cared for at home. According to the client Luck gave no warning signs of his discomfort. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/2/17 Unable to SAFER due to behavior concerns. Summary: Luck was difficult to handle, giving whale eyes, stiff, and baring teeth at the assessor during previous interactions. He appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of the slip lead. He has also allowed minimal handling from his caretakers. Out of concern for his stress levels and his response to restraint, we feel Luck is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see he is surrender profile for a full summary of his behavior. PLAYGROUP: Enrichment-7/27: Luck came to the front of his kennel when I came to get him, and he was easy to rope and take out to the pens. He allowed me to attach a drag leash to him and relieved himself. In the pen I sat on the ground and he went to the corner nearest to me and sat. I called him over to me but he did not respond. When I stood up and moved to the other side of the pen he followed and sat near me. I tried to pet him softly on the body but he head flipped towards my hand with a closed mouth. He pulled away when I roped him but was otherwise easy to return to his kennel. Luck is still not very social, but he has become easier to handle INTAKE BEHAVIOR 7/19/17 At intake Luck was sniffing around the office and became tense and low growled when counselor went to scan him. He did not allow collaring. Luck did snap, and move away. Limited handling was done due to this behavior. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/20/17 During the initial examination Luck was very tense, trembling. Flinches every time he is touched, low growls when scrotum is touched. Does not settle into handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Luck displayed a low energy in the care center.

RECOMMENDATIONS: NHO _X_Place with a New Hope partner-Due to all noted concerns displayed in a care center environment, the behavior department recommends Luck be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Luck to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Luck to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Luck presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression-Luck has attempted to bite during his stay in our care centers when uncomfortable; guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Luck to new and unfamiliar situations.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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07/20/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-5 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg History : Stray – was dropped off at finder’s workplace Subjective: VERY tense, trembling. Flinches every time he is touched, growls quietly when scrotum is touched. Does not settle into handling. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Mild mucoid ocular discharge. Ears clean – fur in canals. No nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Skin hyperpigmented in many regions of trunk and dorsal skull. No pustules, papules or epidermal collarettes. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Mild mucoid ocular discharge and hyperpigmented skin – R/O allergies Plan: 1. Okay to neuter 2. Recommend daily tooth brushing and regular dental cleanings 3. Start Benadryl 12.5 mg PO BID x2 weeks for allergy control – if effective, this could be continued long-term Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088

08/06/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating NH ONLY
Day 10 of doxy, recheck CIRDC S/O: BAR. resting comfortably in cage. No nasal or ocular d/c. No sneezing or coughing noted. A: CIRDC resolved Apparenty healthy Prognathism P: CTM PRN while at BACC Excellent prognosis

Generated on Aug 7 2017 6:00PM

 

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