PUMA – 15178
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12-9-2017 Brooklyn
Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue
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SAFE 12/09/17
Puma
Hello, my name is Puma. My animal id is #15178. I am a male brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 01-Dec-2017.
Puma is at risk for behavior concerns (New Hope Only determination). He is anxious and shows poor bite inhibition in the care center. Puma has been difficult to handle in the care center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 56 lbs
BAR mentation – appropriate eyes – clear and clean nose -clear and clean ears – clean multiple spots (alopecia) on hindend, tail, and one spot on head. Woods lamp showed some luminescence. DVM also checked and advised to get sample for DTM. no injuries seen
DTM check- 1st day observation: no color change and no colony’s growth seen.
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with dermatitis and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : DOg found chained to a fence Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Hyperactive, a little mouthy, friendly Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =120 R = eup BCS= 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male – 2 scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Generalized patchy alopecia. Several circular alopecic erythematous crusty spots over rump – slight fluorescence along edges. Alopecia on hocks – did not fluoresce. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Dermatitis – r/o allergies vs bacterial/yeast (more likely) infxn vs parasite vs fungal/ ringworm Prognosis: Fair Plan: Skin scraping – negative Cephalexin 750 mg 1 po bid x 14 days. Benadryl 50 mg 1 po bid x 10 days. Black light – few spots had mild fluorescence along edges but other spots did not. Fungal culture set up yesterday. No tx set up for ringworm – low chance. SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to dermatitis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 12/1/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/5/2017
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, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
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:: Puma came into the room wiggly but very anxious, he is social but becomes very mouthy when over excited.
Summary (1):: Puma was brought in as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 12/02: When off leash at the Care Center, Puma briefly greats the female helper dog then quickly moves away. For the remainder of the session, Puma anxiously paces and pants while exploring the yard. He tolerates the other dog’s correction. 12/03: Puma greets a neutered male dog very briefly, then anxiously paces the yard. On several occasions, when the other dog comes near, Puma leaps in the air and moves away quickly.
Date of intake:: 12/1/2017
Date of initial:: 12/4/2017
Summary:: Hyperactive, mouthy and friendly.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Puma displays a very high activity level in the care center.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 12/7/17: The Enrichment Team took Puma outside today for extra-socialization and he displayed concerning behaviors and was easily over-aroused. He persistently jumped onto handlers, mouthing their arms, hands and clothing. His mouthing was hard and left red marks on their skin. Puma also responded to solicitations by the handlers in a conflicting manner. When called over for pets, he would approach with a bouncy, loose body but when the handlers attempted to pet him, he would head duck and air snap towards their hands. Throughout the session, Puma maintained a highly aroused state and was very erratic with his attention, unable to focus on any single toy or handler.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Puma appears to become easily aroused and with up close handling, for these reasons we advise against a home with children at this time. New Hope Partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in the care center, the behavior department recommends Puma be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Puma to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Puma to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Puma presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Puma has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Moderate pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward (ex. walking away whenever Puma’s teeth make contact with skin). Anxiety: Puma has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking and panting) continually through the SAFER and through play sessions outside. This behavior was not reported at intake, and we have no known history on Puma, so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment. Social Hyper-arousal: Puma has displayed a low threshold for arousal, rapidly escalating and quickly becoming mouthy and air snapping. Immediate intervention and consultation with a qualified veterinary behaviorist/professional trainer is strongly recommended to aid in addressing this issue to prevent further behavioral concerns that may appear in the future if not treated right away. We recommend only force-free, reward based training when introducing or exposing Puma to new and unfamiliar situations.
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