PLUTONIUM – A1119031

Manhattan Center

My name is PLUTONIUM. My Animal ID # is A1119031.
I am a male white maltese and poodle min mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/19/2017 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was OWN ARREST.

07/23/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Plutonium A1119031 is at risk as New Hope Only. While Plutonium appears to warm up upon a slow approach, he still remains fairly fearful and escalates to growling and snapping when uncomfortable.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/20/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 20.4 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2-3 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: noted foreign meterial in stool–plastic beads, only a few Observed Behavior – baring teeth. okay once on table with restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 60 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal 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: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted coat, esp ears CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: matted Plan: neuter, groom Prognosis: SURGERY: Okay for surgery

07/19/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/19/17 13:49 Plutonium is estimated about 4 years old, it is unknown how his behavior is because he was left in a cage for 2 weeks before he was surrendered. He was fed vienna sauages through the openings of the crate. Behavior During Intake: I approached Plutonium and when I got close enough he lunged at him in the cage growling and barking non stop with a tense body until I backed away. I was able to scan him but unable to collar him due to the behavior

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

07/23/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for Plutonium A1119031 KNOWN HISTORY: None 07/19/17 Intact male, stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 07/23/17 While Plutonium has allowed some handling in the care center, he has been observed to escalate quickly to growling and snapping; out of concern for his stress levels, a handling assessment will not be completed at this time. PLAYGROUP: When introduced off leash to dogs, Plutonium mostly keeps to himself and does not approach. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: 07/19/17 Upon intake, Plutonium was tense and growled and lunged at the counselor through a crate; he was unable to be safely handled. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 07/20/17 During his initial medical examination, Plutonium appeared tense and bared teeth; he tolerated minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Plutonium displays a low energy level in the care center; we cannot be certain of his behavior in a new home environment though recommend daily mental and physical stimulation. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Plutonium 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_Handling/touch sensitivity: Plutonium has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over him. It is important to always go slow and give Plutonium the option to walk away from any social interaction. Plutonium should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Plutonium’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Plutonium may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Plutonium escalates quickly to snapping, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Plutonium needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Plutonium as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.

07/20/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
7/20: When introduced off leash to dogs, Plutonium mostly keeps to himself and does not approach. 7/23: Plutonium keeps mostly to himself.

07/20/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2-3 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: noted foreign meterial in stool–plastic beads, only a few Observed Behavior – baring teeth. okay once on table with restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 60 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal 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: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted coat, esp ears CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: matted Plan: neuter, groom Prognosis: SURGERY: Okay for surgery

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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