PIFFINTON – A1122810

 

Manhattan Center

My name is PIFFINTON. My Animal ID # is A1122810.
I am a male brown and white american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/21/2017 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

08/29/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Piffinton A1122810 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/28/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 52.2 LBS.

BAR in cage, appears friendly; mucoid nasal discharge noted on rounds A CIRDC P move to isolation baytril 136 mg tabs: 2 tabs PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days

08/21/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/21/17 19:49 Basic Information Piffinton is a Male, Brown and white large breed dog estimated to be 10 years old. He has no known health issues and has not been to the vet in a few years. Socialization Piffinton is known to be calm and respectful around strangers he is gentle when playing with adults and children. He is very aggressive when around cats but playful with other dogs. Behavior Piffinton barks a lot when he is nervous or hears loud noises. He enjoys baths but will try to escape. He enjoys being brushed. He isn’t possessive of his food or toys. For a new Family Piffinton’s owner described him as friendly and affectionate. He has a medium energy level. He enjoys playing with balls and doesn’t care for other toys. He will follow you around the house and on the couch. He is house trained and when he was younger he was also crate trained. He does pull on the leash when walking but listens to commands like sit, come and stay. Behavior during intake Piffinton was nervous and stiff body when he came in he got a little more comfortable as time went on but when we tried to leash him he reacted and began to lunge and bark. We had the owner leash, collar and walk him over to the run because he continued to bark and lunge at others through the kennel.

08/30/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: It’s hard being a ‘senior’, we’re set in our ways, used to doing things with people we know, have a pattern, sleep in a certain bed, and when all that changes we can be a bit cranky. I get it, Piff, I’m the same way. A proud member of the ‘frosted face club’ at 10 yo, Piff was surrendered by his family as they are moving where he’s not welcome. Piff is quiet in his kennel watching me go back and forth. Outside, going potty is his first priority, he’s great on leash, and in the park we head to the water fountain and Piff stands up and drinks right from the fountain! Piff is a fan of butt scratches and will position himself perfectly for optimum ease, sits for treats and takes them gently, and rewards me with a great smile. He loves to cuddle and sit close to his person, sneaking in an occasional kiss. We’re told that he’s calm and respectful with strangers, gentle when playing with adults and children, isn’t a fan of kitties, barks when he’s nervous and doesn’t guard his things. Piff enjoys playing with balls, is housetrained, knows ‘sit’, ‘come’ and ‘stay’. Piff has a nice spry walk, doesn’t bother the squirrels that come near, ignores other dogs,and sat next to me when I sat to take some notes. I enjoyed my time with this debonair old man, a gentle soul and doing the best he can in this strange new place. Piff is looking for a retirement home in which to spend his golden years and is hoping to find it quickly. We’re hoping right along with him.

08/23/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 8/21/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Calm and respectful Behavior toward children: Calm and respectful Behavior toward dogs: Playful Behavior toward cats: Aggressive Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Piffinton is described as him friendly and affectionate with a medium activiy level. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment 8/23/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, open mouth Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog pulls back paw, displays movement in between attempts. Toy 1: 1. Dog playfully engages, keeps a firm grip, body neutral Summary: Piffinton displayed no behavioral concerns during his handling assessment. PLAYGROUP: Piffinton is avoidant of interaction with dogs in the care center. However, his previous owner does report that he interacted playfully with dogs in the past. At this time, the behavior department recommends allowing Piffinton a period of decompression before immediate introductions to unfamiliar dogs. Future introductions should be conducted on a slow, one on one basis to respectful dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Piffinton had a tense body. When he was attempted to be leashed, he lunged and barked. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/22/17 During his initial medical exam, Piffinton was tense, allowing minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: His owner describes Piffinton as having a medium level of energy which matches what we have seen at the care center. Piffinton is an older, social dog who solicited petting from handlers.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially in the behavior outlined below) _X_No cats – Owner reports a concerning level of intensity toward cats, no further details given in regards to context. Piffinton may do best in a home without resident cats or where he may come into contact with cats on walks. Potential challenges: _X_Kennel presence – Piffinton was difficult to remove from his kennel, avoiding the leash but warmed up with treats and moving slowly with a soft, gentle voice. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Piffinton may show behavior similar to what he is currently demonstrating in his kennel. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and only recommend Force-free, reward based positive reinforcement when exposing Piffinton to new environments.

08/22/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Piffinton is avoidant of interaction with dogs in the care center. However, his previous owner does report that he interacted playfully with dogs in the past. At this time, the behavior department recommends allowing Piffinton a period of decompression before immediate introductions to unfamiliar dogs. Future introductions should be conducted on a slow, one on one basis to respectful dogs. 8/22: When introduced off leash to the female greeter, Piffinton is tense, cautious, and does not readily approach. 8/25-8/26: Piffinton ignores the female dog and wanders the pen, seeking handler attention. 8/27: Piffinton is tense and keeps only to himself.

08/22/2017 LVT INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative male intact, cryptorchid very nervous, resisted handling, tense geriatric mod tartar clean EEN skin tag on rt side of body BCS 5/9 unable to MC/HT at this time NOSF

08/28/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
BAR in cage, appears friendly; mucoid nasal discharge noted on rounds A CIRDC P move to isolation baytril 136 mg tabs: 2 tabs PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days

Generated on Aug 30 2017 6:00PM

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