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MIDNIGHT – 16891

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SAFE 07/17/18

MIDNIGHT – 16891

**RETURNED 06/19/18**

Intake Date: 6/19/18  Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: Blue  Sex: Neutered  Age: 5 years

Weight: 49 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age: Estimated 5 years based on dentition  Microchip noted on Intake? Scan positive   Microchip Number (If Applicable): 981020025317336
History : Return from rescue foster  Subjective: BAR, eating readily, reverse sneezing in room Observed Behavior – Allowed all handling, showed whites of eyes a couple times   Evidence of Cruelty seen – None  Evidence of Trauma seen – None  Objective  : BAR- H, MM pink and moist, BCS 5/9   EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted  Oral Exam: Permanent dentition present, teeth clean  PLN: No enlargements noted  H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic  ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated  U/G: Male neutered   MSI: 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: Apparently healthy  Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Available for adoption   SURGERY: Already neutered

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: Who’s brindle and white and friendly all over? Who loves kids and snuggles and everything good to eat? Who’s the smartest boy you’ll ever meet? That’s right, we’re talkin’ ’bout Midnight! This petite cutie is so much fun to hang out with and he’s always open to making new friends, even sensing when a person is fearful and gently nudging their hand to let them know that he’s a good boy and he’d like some petting now, please. Midnight spent the last 6 months living it up in foster care, learning to share his food and toys and enjoying the freedom and comfort of a real home. We’re told he’s house trained, crate trained (he’s not a fan so reward treats go a long way), well behaved when left alone (but be sure to secure that garbage can!) and knows commands for come, sit, down and even shake paw. His favorite hobbies include eating, sleeping, lounging (that’s totally different to sleeping!) and playing with interactive toys and bones. Midnight is a good little walker who takes care of his business promptly and stays close by his person’s side but he does tend to pull and sometimes growl when certain other dogs pass by. Though he’ll need to work on this leash and barrier reactivity, in playgroup he’s been friendly, polite and tolerant of other well mannered pups so with slow, patient introductions, future playdates with furry friends are definitely not out of the question. Midnight is beautiful inside and out, a loving and lovable wee boy who’d make a wonderful addition to almost any family. Visit him at our Manhattan Care Center and get the party started today!

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

Basic Information: Midnight is a 5.5 Year old, neutered male, large breed dog. Client got him from a foster 6 months ago and had to surrender due to not being able to continue to foster because of having to travel. Client came to MACC to return a dog she was fostering through a rescue. She stated that she has tried to contact the person in charge of the rescue to return Midnight because she has to travel for work all summer and can no longer foster him but had not heard back in months. She stated that it was only supposed to be for 2 months and it turned into 6 months of fostering. She stated that she tried re-homing him on her own and reached out to different rescues.
Previously lived with:  2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?  Midnight is friendly and outgoing with strangers. He plays gently with adults.
How is this dog around children?  Midnight is relaxed and playful with children and pays gently with them.
How is this dog around other dogs?  Midnight is aggressive towards other dogs while on leash. He will hard bark lunge and growl. Client stated that Midnight has never been off leash around dogs but has been told by ACC employees that he is good around dogs when he is off leash.
How is this dog around cats?  Midnight has not been around cats. Behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:  Midnight used to resource guard his food, treats and toys by growling but now he has become better and has been trained to wait for his food to be given to him and isn’t bothered when his treats, bones, and toys are taken from him. Client stated he worked well with positive reinforcement.
Bite history:  Midnight does not have a bite history.
Housetrained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  medium
Other Notes: Midnight doesnt go on the furniture. He will allow to be held or restrained. He is friendly when disturbed while sleeping, getting a bath, being brushed, and having paws touched. He has never had his nails trimmed. He will initially bark when someone knocks on the door but is very friendly when they come into the home. He is friendly when someone comes up to owner while outside. Midnight does not like to be in enclosed spaces. Client stated that he is much better when doors are open. He loves to get to food. He will get to the trash can.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No
For a New Family to Know : Midnight is described as a friendly, mellow excitable, independent dog. Client loved that he would move your hand to pet him when he sensed that someone was afraid of him. Midnight loves to eat, sleep, lounge, and play with his interactive toys. HE loves to play with bones and is indoors only. He eats Rachel Ray wet and dry food. He loves milk bones as treats but will eat anything. He is house trained and rarely has accidents. He is well behaved when left alone and will go anywhere when walked outside. He is crate trained and does well up to 4 hours but needs a lot of positive reinforcement before closing the door. He knows commands sit, come, down, paw. He gets slow walks on leash for exercise and doesn’t pull on leash unless he has to use the bathroom or he sees another dog. He does not liked to walked in the rain. He has never been walked off leash.
Behavior Notes:  Upon intake, Midnight had a wiggly body and waggy tail. He allowed counselor to pet, collar and take his picture. He enjoyed scratches and getting treats from counselor. Midnight allowed all handling.

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Hello, my name is Midnight. My animal id is #16891. I am a male brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 25-Dec-2017.

Midnight is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Midnight will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. Midnight has no behavior concerns at this time, average determination.

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

A volunteer writes: There is something about Midnight that makes me like him…He is a little guy, middle aged, assertive like a new kid on the block, determined to leave his scents wherever he dwells, savvy and yet, there is in his look and attitude with me, some neediness and sweetness that makes me find him quite endearing. It was much too dark to video him in action but Midnight comes when called and sits perfectly well on command and for treats. If a box of cookies lays around, like in our waiting room under the Christmas tree, Midnight will have no shame to sample on his own a few milk bones. He shows some interest in the tennis ball but does not pursue. He played a little with me with a toy. Midnight is a small guy , shiny dark brindle with a greying muzzle. He pulls a little on the leash and sometimes barks at other pooches. He met only females in playgroups and was polite and even playful with them as long as they were respectful. Midnight is a cute gent, a bit independent but sociable, friendly and even affectionate. I bet that he is quite playful too in the right circumstances. A home sweet home is what he needs and dreams of…. Come and meet our Midnight at the Manhattan Care Center. I know he will bright up your life for many years to come.

My medical notes are…

Weight: 43 lbs

BARH negative for MC male intact tensed, nervous mod tartar appx 5 yrs old clean EEN clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-7 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake – MC placed during LVT exam History : Stray, no health hx available Subjective: Alert, energetic Observed Behavior – Allows all handling. Watching the cats in the room. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar and staining, mild attrition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Reverse sneezing during exam. Lungs clear. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: 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: Dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Recommend dental cleaning and daily tooth brushing SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088

Details on my behavior are…

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

How is this dog around strangers?: as per the officer the dog is very friendly. The dog was shaking its tail and sniffing around at the time of intake

Date of intake:: 12/25/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray

Date of assessment:: 12/26/2017

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 gently pulls back his/her paw.

Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted

Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted

Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.

Summary:: Midnight approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Summary (1):: 12/26: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Midnight is initially a bit tense upon greeting, softens a bit once acclimated. He reciprocates when gentle play is solicited. Midnight offers correction when jumped on during play, and does not seek to continue play afterward.

Summary (2):: 12/27: Midnight greets politely and wanders the pen, occasionally checking in with the other dog.

Date of intake:: 12/25/2017

Summary:: Midnight appeared friendly.

Date of initial:: 12/25/2017

Summary:: Midnight was tense.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Smasher so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.

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

Behavior Asilomar: H -HEALTHY

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