ONYX – A1116641

Manhattan Center

My name is ONYX. My Animal ID # is A1116641.
I am a male black and gray schnauzer min mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/26/2017 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

06/30/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Onyx A1116641 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination. He has allowed limited handling in the care center and escalates to growling and snapping when touched.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/30/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 12.4 LBS.

06/30/17 16:59 Presurgical/visual exam — BAR – no c/s v/d observed/reported – nsf on visual exam/record review — ok to send for surgery at ASPCA

06/26/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/26/17 19:07 During intake Onyx was anxious and whining a lot. He allowed all collaring and handling from the counselor. His Finder has an older neutered small dog and Onyx and him got along well. Onyx allowed his Finder to touch his food while he was eating, bathe him and touch his feet. Onyx is a high energy dog and is friendly with strangers and others dogs.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/28/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited history 6/26/17 Neutered, Stray (With finder for two days) Previously lived with: Adults and another dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward dogs: Got along well with the dog he was staying with Resource guarding: None reported SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/28/17 Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: While attempting to collar Onyx, he snapped at the assessor. For this reason, the handling portion of the assessment was not conducted. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: 6/27: An off leash introduction could not be conducted for Onyx due to handling concern when attempting to handle. When greeting off leash, Onyx initially displays a tense body and high tail, though softens after sniffing and offers a brief wag. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Onyx was tense. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/27/17 During his initial medical exam, Onyx was tense and snapped. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Onyx so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Onyx is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Onyx 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: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Onyx has allowed only minimal handling at the care center, growling and snapping when handled. 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 Onyx to new and unfamiliar situations.

06/27/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
6/27: An off leash introduction could not be conducted for Onyx due to handling concern when attempting to handle. When greeting off leash, Onyx initially displays a tense body and high tail, though softens after sniffing and offers a brief wag.

06/27/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-3 years Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : found wandering around an apartment building Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – tense, nervous; will try to bite unpredictably; resists restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; mild-mod tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact; 2 scrotal testicles MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no noted lameness; patellas loose in femoral groove but do not luxate with gentle pressure CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Healthy adult Plan rec’d positive reinforcement training rec’d regular tooth brusting to prevent further tartar build up Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

06/30/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating NH ONLY
06/30/17 16:59 Presurgical/visual exam — BAR – no c/s v/d observed/reported – nsf on visual exam/record review — ok to send for surgery at ASPCA

Generated on Jun 30 2017 6:00PM

 

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