PUFFIN – A1095253

Staten Island Center

My name is PUFFIN. My Animal ID # is A1095253.
I am a male brown and white beagle and jack russ terr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/30/2016 from NY 10308, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/10/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 24.0 LBS.

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10/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/30/16 12:57 Finder stated that it took a while for Puffin to relax and finder was able to bring the animal to her house. In the home, Puffin was growling the whole time and finder was not able to do much handling. Behavior during intake: Puffin was brought to our facility in a carrier. When I approached animal, Puffin started growling and showing teeth. I was able to scan for a mc and take a picture but was unable to collar due to behavior.

11/08/2016 WEB MEMO

11/02/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray Bite history: Finder brought Puffin home and then attempted to lean over Puffin to interact, he growled and bit her ankle. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/2/2016 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, whining. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, wining, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body a bit tense, mouth closed Tag: 2. Dog follows, body soft, does not approach at the end Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog does not pull his paw back, lip lick Toy 1: No interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog does not approach the helper dog. Summary: Puffin whined consistently throughout assessment, seemingly anxious, but tolerated all handling. PLAYGROUP: Summary MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/30/2016 Medical orange During his initial medical examination, Puffin attempted to snap at his caretakers upon handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience _X_No children (under 13) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Puffin has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Puffin may easily startle and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)

11/10/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Puffin was polite and tolerant when greeted by male and female dogs, he often explored the yard and did not engage in any play.

10/30/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
initial- limited microchip scan negative male intact approx 9 years old no eye, ear discharge cloudy eyes upon first attempt of exam, sneezed large amounts of blood as per dr 1027- re-examine in 30 minutes After 30 minutes, finished initial- no epistaxis noted nails overgrown amb x 4 no fleas seen recc: sedation for nail trim and further examination very nervous, will try to snap, difficult to muzzle

11/01/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S: geriatric exam; epistaxis on initial exam 10/30/16 O: BAR, tries to bite OU- clear; normal retropulsion no nasal discharge limited oral exam but no evidence of an oral mass or tooth root abscess seen; mm’s pink AU- clean no murmur, regular rhythm lungs clear and eupneic abdomen- tense MI, 2 descended testicles long nails BCS 7/9 A: hx of epistaxis 10/30/16- R/O trauma vs tooth root abscess vs neoplasia vs nasal FB vs coagulopathy vs other P: monitor for more episodes of epistaxis; if occurs, recommend further diagnostics (CBC/chem, PT/PTT, imaging) cut nails (x)

Generated on Nov 12 2016 6:00PM

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