OSCAR – 12752
Safe - 12-2-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/02/17
Oscar
Hello, my name is Oscar. My animal id is #12752. I am a desexed male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 16-Nov-2017.
Oscar is a young boy who is at risk due to deteriorating behavior in the care center. He should go to an experienced, only dog home that can manage his energy, teach basic leash manners, and address his enthusiastic chewing. He has no medical concerns at this time.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: He’s such a cute little guy, and for whatever reason, to me, it looks like he dipped his nose in whipped cream! He also has the best head tilt on the planet. When I made squeaky sounds at him, his head tilted so much it was almost backwards, and he does it in both directions! He’s bound to win an Oscar for that performance 🙂 He’s so cute, and small and tail-waggy, he’s just a happy go lucky little guy who loves to be with people and make new friends. Likely housetrained, he pottied as soon as we were outside, and in a pen, he loves chasing the ball but is waiting for his new person to teach him to retrieve. He loves treats, taking them super gently, and with some coaxing will show off his ‘sit’. Oscar has such lively and fun energy it’s recommended that a home with older children will suit him best. He never stops smiling, he never stops wagging his tail, and he never stops showing you how much he wants to be your friend. Are you Oscar-friend ready? Come meet him today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 49.5 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows handling but jumpy and hyper and nervous around novel objects, could not MC or HWT due to behavior (bunny kick) Sex: intact male Estimated Age: appx 1-2y Subjective: appearance of otitis (hairloss on outer pinnae with scratch marks and thickened canals with flaking d/c) and patchy haircoat on hinds–allergy derm? Eyes: clear Ears: see above Oral Exam: no staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL, BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: young dog with unknown dermatitis cause Plan: DVM intake, MC and HWT at Sx
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1 Microchip noted on Intake? History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -wags tail, jumpy Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, thickened pinnae no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: otitis externa Prognosis:good Plan:mometamax au sid, neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
re wt from 47.8 to 49.8
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Basic Information:: dog allowed handling
Date of intake:: 11/16/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 11/19/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog repeatedly turns toward the Assessor’s hand, with loose body and open mouth, mouths the hand, but does not apply pressure. Or, dog licks hands while lips are long.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog gently places open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog gently places open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Oscar was social throughout his assessment though displayed high energy and seemed to become overstimulated easily, making several attempts to mount/mouth assessor.
Summary:: Proximity Sensitive: These dogs have had a poor history of social experience with other dogs or could be extremely fearful in the shelter environment. They are socially shy and may exhibit fearful body posturing, defensive posturing, or physically avoid/ignore other dogs. Due to arriving as a stray, history around dogs is unknown. Oscar has appeared highly uncomfortable during introductions to dogs in the care center, approaching, hard barking, then backing away. The behavior department feels that Oscar may be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a future home. Any future follow up on behavior around other dogs should be conducted at a slow, one on one basis to respectful dogs.
Summary (1):: 11/16: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Oscar is cautious of approach, and actively keeps distance away. When the greeter dog attempts to re-approach, Oscar barks and continues to back away.
Summary (2):: 11/18: Oscar greets politely and appears conflicted in his interaction, barking when the greeter dog is sitting on the bench.
Date of intake:: 11/16/2017
Summary:: Allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 11/16/2017
Summary:: Active, allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: Oscar displays a high energy level in the care center though we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. We recommend daily mental and physical stimulation as outlets to direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Oscar consistently displays highly social behavior with his human caretakers. However, he presents to be a challenge when jumping on the handler and making repeated attempts to mount them. Oscar has shown food-motivated behaviors and has responded well to cues such as “Sit.”
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: _X_No young children: Due to outlined behaviors listed below, we believe Oscar may benefit best from a home without young children at this time.
Potential challenges: : Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful,Low threshold for arousal
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Oscar takes some time to warm up to new people, though he shows good coping skills when uncomfortable. 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. _X_Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Oscar has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Little pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward (ex. walking away whenever Oscar’s teeth make contact with skin). _X_Low theshold for arousal: Oscar appears to become overstimulated when excited and makes attempts to mouth/mount handlers. He has been observed to readily settle when directing his focus onto toys.
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