PONKY – A1067156

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PONKY – A1067156

**SAFER: AVERAGER HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, BLACK / WHITE, SHIH TZU MIX, 4 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NO TIME
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 03/09/2016, From NY 10458, DueOut Date 03/09/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: negative Sex: neutered male Age: reported 4y Mentation: QARH Eyes: conjunctivitis OU but predominantly in OD (owners noticed “2 days ago” without vet follow up) Ears: need plucking, pulled large wax clots out, possible otitis also Nose: no d/c Teeth: missing some teeth (limited PE as dog did not allow), moderate tartar If abnormal BCS: obese, difficulty ambx4, heart sounds ok Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: quiet, allowed all handling, disinterested in handlers Medication: N/A, preventatives given
Weight 20.8

Re-Exam: 3/12/16; QAR, allows grooming of the face and eyes without sedation; Moderate tartar, missing teeth; Eyes  covered with crusty debris – debris removed – at this point there are chronic changes to the corneas from neovascularization, conjunctiva very irritated and red, vision – no menaces at this time,; A: severe KCS, chronic changes to the corneas; P: TAB OU TID; Ciprofloxacin ophth drops OU SID; then once secondary infection cleared rec. adding optimune; Buprinex SC SID 10 d; Rec. NH Placement/ Medical waiver/ Px poor for peripheral vision after treatment; serial vet visits needed to have best outcome for eyes

A staff member writes: Chubby little Ponky came to us as an owner surrender a few days ago with his watery eyes in need of a nice grooming! Ponky is a very laid back young man with a personality that is guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day. His days are sure to brighten up too as soon as he finds the right person to love and cuddle him. He will need some TLC and treatment for his eyes so he is better able to see the world around him. If you or someone you know is looking for a loveable young guy with lots of potential to be the very best companion, he’s your guy. Don’t judge a book by its cover, this little guy can come out looking like Fabio after a day at the groomers!

Profile:

BASIC INFO

Ponky A1067156 is an approximately 4 year old Shih Tzu Mix.  He was found in April 2015 in the Bronx.  The finder kept him since then.  The owner can no longer keep because they do not have time for Ponky.  Ponky appears to have red irritated eyes.

SOCIALIZATION

Ponky is very friendly with strangers.  He plays gently with adults.  He lived with 2 teenage boys and he was very respectful of them.  He plays gentle with kids.  He has lived with a cat and he got along very well with the cat. Ponky has never bitten anyone.

BEHAVIOR

Ponky does not have any behavior issues.  During storms or fireworks, he is not bothered. He allows you to take away his food bowl, water bowl or toy away.  He allows you to bathe him.  He is not disturbed if you awaken him.  If an unfamiliar approaches the owner or doorway, he is quiet.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW

Ponky is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful.  He has a low activity level.  At home, he follows you around.  He enjoys to play with a ball.  He has been kept mostly indoors.  Ponky mainly eats table food/chicken especially.  He is house trained and goes potty outside on dirt, in the home he uses wee-wee pads.  For exercise he is walked briskly on the leash.

BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE

Ponky allowed all handling, collaring and photos.

Behavior– Average Home

Ponky walks slow on leash. He was not sociable, and was more interested in the surroundings than the handler during the assessment. Ponky during the tag interaction he didn’t want to engage with the assessor his body was soft and relaxed. He was not interested in toys.

Ponky was surrender to us. His previous owner described him as friendly, affectionate and playful.  He has a low activity level. Ponky is very friendly with strangers.  He plays gently with adults.  He lived with 2 teenage boys and he was very respectful of them.  He plays gentle with kids.  He has lived with a cat and he got along very well with the cat. He allows the owner to take away his food bowl, water bowl or toy away. Ponky did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that he can go to an Average home.

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag: 1. didn’t want to engage with the assessor his body was soft and relaxed

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Toy: 1. No interest.

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For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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