RANDY – 10320
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SAFE 10/31/17
Randy
Hello, my name is Randy. My animal id is #10320. I am a desexed male white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 15 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 20-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – cannot afford vet bill.
Randy 10320 is at risk for his medical condition, including a mass, lick granuloma, and geriatric with possible underlying chronic condition. Please see the veterinary notes for further details and clarification. Behaviorally, he has been fearful and avoids interaction, escalating to warning behaviors (snapping) when prevented from escaping. He does warm up with time and a slow, gentle approach, so we recommend an adult-only home and adopters that will allow Randy to warm up to his new home and new family at his own pace.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 20.6 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~15yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Let handler place leash but then snapped, soft muzzle placed for exam, struggled with restraint several times during exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – Yes Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, ears clean with very mild otitis, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: pink mm, incisors in good condition, full oral exam not performed due to soft muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 3, non-weight bearing on RF, no palpable fractures, no swelling, muscle atrophy most pronounced at scapula, skin free of parasites, soft non painful freely movable mass at right ventral flank ~3-4cm, raised wound/callous at dorsal left metatarsals, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, RF lameness, mass – R/O lipoma, wound to LH – R/O mass vs lick granuloma vs other Plan: CBC/Chem, radiographs pending. Gave rimadyl 0.8ml SQ. Trimmed nails Prognosis: Good (open pending diagnostics) Addendum 4P: No abnormalities on radiographs, no fractures or dislocations appreciated, no soft tissue swelling — R/O soft tissue injury CBC pending Chemistry shows mild increases in ALT, Globulins and TP Rec continuing rimadyl 25mg PO q12 x 3 days. Recheck lameness in 3 days.
Recheck RF lameness, general condition S/O: Q/BAR. Resting comfortably in cage. Excellent appetite. Low growls in cage EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no apparent lameness, wound/sore at LH dorsal metatarsals (no change in appearance), ~3-5mm wound at RF carpus UG: Male A: Geriatric, lameness resolved, R/O lick granulomas vs other P: Continue with current treatment and monitoring plan. Good prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake Randy was barking at the counselor and was shy. After a few minutes he warmed up and allowed the counselor to take his picture and pick him up.
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: : Randy is a 15 year old small white male dog who was surrendered by his owner due to the fact he had an injured leg and she could no longer care for him. She stated that she got Randy from a friend when he was 2 years old.
Previously lived with:: Owner
How is this dog around strangers?: : When around strangers Randy is shy for a few minutes and then he will warm up. Randy is older and does not care to play with adults.
How is this dog around children?: Randy has spent time around visiting grandchildren and he is fearful. When approached by children he will growl at them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Owner stated that Randy has not spent time in the home around other dogs so it is unknown how he will react.
How is this dog around cats?: Owner stated that Randy has not spent time in the home around cats so it is unknown how he will react.
Resource guarding:: If someone was to touch his food treats or toys he isn’t bothered.
Bite history:: Randy has never bitten an animal or another person
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Randy isn’t bothered if he is restrained pushed off the couch or disturbed while he is sleeping. He enjoys being bathed and brushed. His owner never trims his nails so it is unknown how he will react. If someone unfamiliar approaches his house or family member he will bark.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: When Randy arrived at the ACC he had and injured leg and a mass on his under belly.
For a New Family to Know: Owner described Randy as friendly, shy and mellow. When at home he will follow his owner around. Since he has gotten older he does not care to play with toys. Randy eats dry food and has been kept mostly indoors. When left alone in the house he is well behaved. Randy has never been crated or left in the yard so it is unknown how he will react. Randy knows how to sit and come when called. He is used to slow walks on the leash. When off the leash he might run away.
Date of intake:: 10/20/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy though warms up
Behavior toward children:: Fearful, growls
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, shy and mellow with a medium activity level
Date of assessment:: 10/24/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.
Flank squeeze 1:: 3. Dog closes mouth, begins to purse lips and becomes stiff.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: During the handling assessment Randy was extremely fearful; allowing minimal handling. He was tense, wary, and kept his distance. He would slowly approach the assessor after a considerable amount of coaxing.
Date of intake:: 10/20/2017
Summary:: Shy though warmed up
Date of initial:: 10/21/2017
Summary:: Snapped, struggled during exam
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Randy has been extremely timid and hesitant to interact during his time at the care center. This, in addition to his previous owner’s notes that he is frightened of children and will growl, causes us to feel that Randy will be most comfortable and most likely to thrive in an adult-only home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Randy gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Randy, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Randy to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention.
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