MONTGOMERY – A1107044

Brooklyn Center

My name is MONTGOMERY. My Animal ID # is A1107044.
I am a male black and brown germ shepherd mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 03/25/2017 from NY 11421, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

03/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1107044 Montgomery is At Risk for New Hope Only behavior and medical reasons, please see exam below

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/26/2017 Exam Type TREATMENT – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 91.4 LBS.

4.5 ccs pyrantel given in food

03/25/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/25/17 15:07 Dog was not handled or collared during intake.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

03/27/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 03/25/17 Intact, Stray Other notes: Upon intake, Montgomery lunged and snapped towards handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 03/27/17 Summary: Montgomery has allowed minimal handling in the care center, he is tense and avoids interaction with his new caretakers. He watches and tracks the humans around him carefully at all times. Due to the behaviors observed, and out of concern for his stress level, we do not feel it is appropriate to perform a handling assessment at this time. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Handlers were unable to collar Montgomery due to his defensive behavior; head whipping and air snapping. He greeted a novel female through the gate with a soft neutral body. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 03/25/17 During his initial medical examination, Montgomery allowed minimal handling; growling, baring teeth. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no known history on Montgomery but he shows fearful behavior in the care center and displays a low energy level, we cannot be certain of how this may translate into a home environment. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the fear/avoidance behavior displayed in the care center, we cannot fully evaluate Montgomery and feel that he will be best set up to succeed through placement with a New Hope partner. We recommend only positive reinforcement-based, force-free training for Montgomery as aversive methods are likely to heighten his fear and increase aggression. Potential challenges: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Montgomery is extremely nervous around strangers and can be difficult to handle. He has no bite history but shows clear signs of discomfort. It is important to respect those signs and to help Montgomery gain comfort and confidence in order to avoid escalation.

03/26/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Montgomery was surrender as a stray, so his past behavior with another dog is unknown. 3/25: Handlers were unable to collar Montgomery due to his defensive behavior; head whipping and air snapping. He greeted a novel female through the gate with a soft neutral body.

03/25/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Findings History Subjective ~10yrs, sex unknown (appears to be intact male but not confirmed). Stray Observed Behavior – Growling, bearing teeth, lunging — limited exam due to behavior at time of intake Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, no ocular or nasal discharge Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar/gingivitis H/L: No coughing/sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, stiff gait, unkempt hair coat, large areas of patchy hair loss and thickened skin, lichenification; generalized dermatitis CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, severe dermatitis – R/O underlying condition (endocrine vs neoplasia vs other), R/O arthritis Plan: Permanently waived from neuter due to age and skin condition. HWT/MC not given at time of exam due to behavior Rec rimadyl 100mg po q12 x 7 days for comfort. Continue to monitor while at BACC.

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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