MAX – A1124876

Manhattan Center

My name is MAX. My Animal ID # is A1124876.
I am a neutered male black and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/08/2017 from NY 11355, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

09/11/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Max A1124876 is at risk with a New Hope Only determination due to the level of fear displayed in shelter in addition to having a multiple bite history.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/11/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 53.3 LBS.

Hx: owner surrender after he jumped off bed and came up lame on hind limb; suspect CCL sprain; was placed on Rimadyl and Tramadol on intake but now is reportedly not eating S/O QAR sitting sternally in kennel; lowers head and starts low growl when approached; seems very scared, tenses up and jumps when other dogs bark; trembling scant serous nasal discharge, no sneezing or coughing noted on visual exam or reported unable to assess lameness as he is reluctant to stand due to anxiety/behavior A Inappetance-r/o avoiding meds in food vs behavioral vs other Lameness-suspect CCL sprain based on intake notes P d/c Tramadol and Rimadyl try to coax him to eat consider adding trazadone if eating prognosis: good if able to medicate but poor if unable to medicate; behavior has deteriorated significantly in the shelter environment

09/08/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/08/17 21:32 DOG INFORMATION SHEET Where did this dog come from? My Home ORIGINAL SOURCE Family / Friend Does this dog have a microchip? Yes Who will it trace to? Animal’s Name: Max WHY ARE YOU BRINGING THIS DOG IN? Owner Surrender RELATIONSHIP I’ve owned him less than 6 months I’ve owned for less than a year PEOPLE Lives with _ adults Lives with _ children Does he get along with children? Yes Does he get along with strangers? Yes Has he ever bitten anyone? Yes Has he bitten anyone in the last 10 days? No Describe his behavior: Allowed all handling Owner stated that Max had bit her son on the leg prior and herself 3 times. Dog doesnt seem aggressive but owner said he can be.

09/11/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Max is a gorgeous and plump puppy all shiny in his perfect oreo suit. He is quite timid in his kennel, laying quietly at the back and very hesitant to come out for a walk. After some coaxing, Max ventures forward and steps with caution into his ward, walking with a limp caused by an old injury according to his former family. Max does not do stairs as a result and needs to be carried into the yard. One could call him “lazy” as he does not do much. He prefers to sit or rather lay down in the grass next to me which gives me the opportunity to pet him plenty… I guess a combination of his shyness and his hurt leg..He is interested in other dogs and goes to salute one little dog and a big one at each side of our pen. His tail is a bit out then and he makes the cutest baby face… We do not know much about Max except that he appears healthy, well nourished and well groomed. Is he really a shy pup? What really happened to his leg? Did he like kids, other dogs? Was he playful? It seems that we will never know and somehow, we have to reinvent the wheel and discover Max all over again. Max is a very endearing little boy with a puzzling past and who needs mending as well as training like any regular puppy. if you feel up to the task, come and meet our little guy and make him yours forever safe and loved.

09/11/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for Max A1124876 KNOWN HISTORY: Limited 9/08/17 Neutered, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults, children Behavior toward strangers: Does well with strangers Behavior toward children: Does well with children Bite history: Yes has bitten someone on the leg and bit owner three times – details and severity of the bites are unknown. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 09/11/2017 Summary: Due his current medical condition (lameness) in addition to his fearful behavior, Max is not an appropriate candidate for a SAFER assessment at this time. Max displays distance increasing behaviors in the care center and appears highly uncomfortable with novel stimuli (whale eyeing, tracking movement). PLAYGROUP: Max is introduced to a dog on leash due to apparent lameness in limb. Max maintains neutral body posture and tucked tail. Based on lack of history and limited observation, the behavior department recommends slow introductions between Max and respectful dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: 9/08/17 Upon intake, Max allowed all handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/09/17 During his initial medical examination, Max allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Max displays a low energy level in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: The behavior department is unsure of the details/severity surrounding Max’s multiple bite history – though for these reasons, we recommend placement with a rescue group who can assess his behavior in a stable environment before placement into an adoptive home. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Max has a multiple-bite history and appears to escalate quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Max needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Max as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. _X_Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression

09/09/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
9/9: Max is introduced to a dog on leash due to apparent lameness in limb. Max maintains neutral body posture and tucked tail. Based on lack of history and limited observation, the behavior department recommmends slow introductions between Max and respectful dogs.

09/09/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10 months Microchip noted on Intake? positive History : o/s. Has LHL limp-allegedly jumped off bed and has been limping ever since Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable but is painful on LHL and nervous Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – yes Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 3 with some toe touching LHL lameness, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Cranial drawer and tibial thrust on LHL with swelling around stifle. Mild drawer but no thrust on RHL. Mild valgus of FLs CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: LHL lameness with cranial drawer-suspect torn CCL RHL mild cranial drawer-suspect early torn CCL Plan: Continue to monitor while at MACC Continue simbadol 0.24mg/kg SQ SID (overnight tech miswrote SID as BID but he never received double dosing) Rimadyl 2.2mg/kg PO BID x10d If no improvement on rimadyl and simbadol consider 2 view LHL rads Prognosis: good SURGERY: neutered

09/11/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Hx: owner surrender after he jumped off bed and came up lame on hind limb; suspect CCL sprain; was placed on Rimadyl and Tramadol on intake but now is reportedly not eating S/O QAR sitting sternally in kennel; lowers head and starts low growl when approached; seems very scared, tenses up and jumps when other dogs bark; trembling scant serous nasal discharge, no sneezing or coughing noted on visual exam or reported unable to assess lameness as he is reluctant to stand due to anxiety/behavior A Inappetance-r/o avoiding meds in food vs behavioral vs other Lameness-suspect CCL sprain based on intake notes P d/c Tramadol and Rimadyl try to coax him to eat consider adding trazadone if eating prognosis: good if able to medicate but poor if unable to medicate; behavior has deteriorated significantly in the shelter environment

Generated on Sep 11 2017 6:00PM

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