METRO – 16721
Gone - 12-29-2017 Brooklyn
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GONE 12/29/17
Metro
Hello, my name is Metro. My animal id is #16721. I am a male gray brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 22-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Metro is at risk for behavior challenges (New Hope Only determination). He has allowed minimal handling in the care center, she shows some touch sensitivity and fearful behavior. A slow approach to handling is recommended but we do feel that Metro is not thriving in the shelter environment.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 65.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? no History: O/S due to moving to place that does not allow pets Subjective: Dog is BARH Observed Behavior – Shows signs of fear (tail firmly tucked, easily startled). Muzzled as precaution. Restraint needed throughout exam; dog fights restraint at times (alligator rolls), but does not escalate to aggression. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = NA P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: No oral exam, but there is frank blood dripping from right side of mouth – handler reports dog barked and ran to back of kennel, possibly bit tongue or cheek. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: both testicles palpable scrotally MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy. Prognosis: Good Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue pending behavior evaluation. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Metro did not allow for any handling during intake. He began growling at other staff when they walked past him and had to be muzzled to be brought back to his kennel.
Date of Intake: 12/22/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Metro is a 2 year old, gray and white, medium mixed breed male. He was not neutered prior to coming into the shelter and has no known health issues or injuries. His current owner had him for 5 months after taking him in from his previous owner who passed away. Profile is limited to the time spent in his most recent home.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner and 1 newborn
How is this dog around strangers?: Metro is aggressive towards strangers. He will hard bark and become protective over his family. His owner does not trust him around people he does not know.
How is this dog around children?: Metro has lived with a child and is reported to be tolerant and respectful around them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Metro has interacted with other dogs before and was playful and respectful around them.
How is this dog around cats?: Metro has not spent time with cats but his owner stated he will try to chase them or other wildlife if they are in his backyard.
Resource guarding:: Metro has no resource guarding over objects with his owner, but he does become protective over his owner himself with other people.
Bite history:: Metro has no bit history as far as his current owner is aware of.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Metro’s owner stated that he is able to touch his food bowl and put more in when he is eating. He is not bothered when pushed off the furniture but he will struggle when being restrained. His owner has been able to bathe him and brush him, but not trim his nails. He will snap at the owner and pull his paw away. He alert barks when someone approaches the house or yard. He likes to follow his family around when they are home and plays with balls, chew toys and bones, and rope toys. He has been both an indoor and outdoor dog, and sleeps in his owners room on his dog bed. He eats dry food and is house trained to go outside on any surface. He has been both crate trained and allowed to roam when left alone in the house. He sometimes gets into objects that don’t belong to him if they are not secured away. He knows the commands sit, down and stay, and walks on leash for exercise, pulling at times.
Date of intake:: 12/22/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender(5 months in the home)
Previously lived with:: Adults and a newborn
Behavior toward strangers:: Hard barks and protective of the family
Behavior toward children:: Tolerant and respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful and respectful
Behavior toward cats:: will chase them
Housetrained:: Yes
Date of assessment:: 12/26/2017
Summary:: Metro came into the room uncomfortable panting, mouth chattering and anxious to exit the room. When the handler attempting to pet him on his head he head whip and increased his distance.
Summary (1):: According to Metro’s previous owner, Metro interacted with other dogs before and was playful and respectful around them. 12/23: When off leash at The Care Center, Metro is sexual motivated-intensely sniffing the helpers genitals- and persists after handler interruptions, though he does take breaks on his own. He offers a few bounces but does not engage in play. 12/28: Metro continues to be sexually motivated with the female greeter. He follows along side her and attempts to mount when she sniffing the area.
Date of intake:: 12/22/2017
Summary:: Growling, did not allow any handling.
Date of initial:: 12/22/2017
Summary:: Fearful, tail tucked and easily startled.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Metro is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. New hope partner: Metro has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Dog has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over him. It is important to always go slow and give dog the option to walk away from any social interaction. Dog should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Dog’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Dog may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Fearful: Metro takes some time to warm up to new people, though he shows signs when uncomfortable. His previous owner also notes that he is reactive towards unfamiliar people. We feel he will do best with an adopter prepared to allow him to warm up to new people and new environments slowly. Use of treats and other rewards will help to make new experiences positive.
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