RAMBO – 15589
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SAFE 12/20/17
Rambo
Hello, my name is Rambo. My animal id is #15589. I am a male black dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 07-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
Rambo is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Rambo is suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: He might have a tough guy name, but Rambo is a big ball of mush! I don’t think his face could possibly be cuter, and he basically treats every stranger like they are the best thing to ever cross his path. He loves treats, knows basic commands (but does tend to turn into a jumping bean if I’m not quick enough on the treat delivery!), seems housebroken, and hasn’t been difficult to walk on leash. He has a lot of energy, but the good news is he loves toys and is a fetching machine, so tuckering him out shouldn’t be impossible. His former owner tells us he was gentle with the resident child, he’s well behaved when left alone, and he played well with others at the dog park (he’s engaged in bouncy, cooperative play in our playgroups too!). Most of all, Rambo is just bursting at the seams with love to give: his tail is always a wiggly blur, he’ll barrage you with kisses (really, he nearly knocked me over once!), and he flops over for belly rubs (sometimes bringing a toy along for the ride!). He’d make a good wingman and an even better best friend…come check this uber sweet boy out at Brooklyn ACC!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 57 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History: O/S due to moving and no time for dog. Subjective: Dog is BARH Observed Behavior – Readily approaches veterinarian, tail wagging. Little restraint required for exam. Allows all body parts to be touched. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = NA P = wnl R = wnl BCS 3-4/9 EENT: Eyes/Ears – mild redness but clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Grade 0-1/4 dental dz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: wnl; both testicles palpable scrotally MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, approx 5-6cm pendunculated mass left flank area, also approx 1cm soft skin mass left dorsal thorax, alopecia caudo-dorsal back – no erythema (rule-out previous FAD) CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: Thin body condition, Masses DDx: Benign vs malignant tumors Prognosis: Good Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue pending behavior evaluation. Recommend FNA or removal of masses and submit for histopathology. Consider 3rd feeding. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, moderate serous nasal discharge HL: Normal RR/RE, coughing on leash and in cage INTEG: Patchy alopecia with mild underlying dermatitis at caudal dorsum MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Male A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Rambo during intake allowed all handling. He allowed being collard, scanned and photographed.
Date of Intake: 12/7/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Rambo is a black and white, male, large dog that is 3 years old. Rambo was bought from a breeder when he was just a puppy. The owner is surrendering Rambo due to having no time.
Previously lived with:: 3 adult 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?: When strangers come over Rambo was very playful and loves to jump up to give kisses. He is friendly and playful.
How is this dog around children?: Rambo has lived with a child age 9 month to various ages. The cat allows to be petted and is gentle.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Rambo has never live with dogs, However he has been to the dog park where he plays with small or large dog.
How is this dog around cats?: Rambo has never been around cats .
Resource guarding:: Rambo has no resource gaurding. He allows his food bowl touched while eating, removing toys from his mouth, he is taken to the groomer to get a bath and have his nails trimmed. He is friendly with strangers. He is well-behaved left home alone. He gets 2-3 walks a day.
Bite history:: Never has a bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high energy
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: n/a
For a New Family to Know: Rambo is described as friendly and playful. He loves being around people and follow the family around the house. He likes to play in the back yard and run for hours. He knows the command sit, down, give me paw and come. He sleeps in the owner bed. He likes pedigree dry dog food 1-2 a day.
Date of intake:: 12/7/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: (3) adults (1) child
Behavior toward strangers:: Rambo is friendly and playful.
Behavior toward children:: Rambo allows petting.
Behavior toward dogs:: Rambo is playful
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Owner describes Rambo as Friendly, playful with a high energy.
Date of assessment:: 12/9/2017
Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.
Summary:: Rambo came into the room loose and wiggly, he was very affectionate and playful towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Rambo is social around other dogs, and solicits play in an attempt to mount them. He is uncomfortable with a player whose energy is higher than his. According to Rambo’s previous owner, Rambo did not live with dogs, however he has been to the dog park where he plays with small or large dog. The Behavior Department recommends that Rambo be placed in a home with resident dogs that match his gentle play style. 12/8: When off leash at the Care Center, Rambo greets the female greeter with whines and long genital sniffs. He is sexually motivated but it is easy to re-direct his attention. 12/9: Today Rambo engage in bouncy cooperative play while whining with a soft female dog. He explores his surroundings when the other dog stops reciprocating his solicitations. 12/10- 12/13: Rambo continues to engage in bouncy cooperative play. He is uncomfortable with solicitations of a high energy player, offering subtle corrections (low grumbles) when she muzzle punches him for attention. 12/14: Today Rambo displayed a soft posture when introduced to an intact male dog. He tolerates his play solicitations, but when the other dog becomes persistent his hackles begins to raise and he follows him around the pens with a slightly tense posture. He relaxes when the male greeter explores the pens.
Date of intake:: 12/7/2017
Summary:: Rambo allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/8/2017
Summary:: Readily allowed handling, tail wagging.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Rambo displays a high activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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