MIDNIGHT – 17625
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GONE 01/08/18
Midnight
Hello, my name is Midnight. My animal id is #17625. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 04-Jan-2018.
Midnight is at risk for behavioral reasons. Midnight has been very fearful in the shelter. He has been difficult to handle and displays potential for defensive aggression. Medically, we have no concerns for Midnight, who appears to be a healthy dog.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 65.5 lbs
7/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approx 3-6 years based on overall appearance and secondary sex characteristics Microchip noted on Intake? Negative on LVT intake History : Stray, no medical hx available Subjective: Alert Observed Behavior – Growling and barking through the kennel door Objective BAR, BCS 5-6/9, MMs pink EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge noted. Mild occasional serous nasal discharge. Did not look in ears. Oral Exam: Did not perform. PLN: Not palpated H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted ABD: Not palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy though limited exam Prognosis: Good Plan: Neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
How is this dog around strangers?: Dog at the time of intake was very scared. He was growling and barking.
Date of intake:: 1/4/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/7/2018
Summary:: Midnight is difficult to remove from the kennel, lunging, growling, and snapping at people who approach him. He has allowed minimal handling from his caretakers. Out of concern for his stress levels and due to safety concerns, we feel Midnight is not a good candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Date of intake:: 1/4/2018
Summary:: Midnight was growling and snarling.
Date of initial:: 1/4/2018
Summary:: Midnight was tense and growling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Midnight so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment.
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 Midnight is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Midnight 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Midnight has displayed a potential for defensive aggression at the care center, growling and snapping at handlers. 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 Midnight to new and unfamiliar situations.
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