RHINO – A1112900

Manhattan Center

My name is RHINO. My Animal ID # is A1112900.
I am a neutered male br brindle staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/23/2017 from NY 10460, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

06/01/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Rhino A1112900 was placed At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/30/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 61.0 LBS.

05/30/17 12:42 Recheck CIRDC/nasal discharge S/O: BARH – hyperactive behav. – mild serous nasal d/c and mild cough – also pulls hard on leash – H/L ok A: clear nasal/cough – r/o mild CIRDC vs other P: doxy 300 mg PO SID x 14 days + recheck

05/23/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/23/17 09:11 Basic Information: Rhino is estimated to be one year old. He was found as a stray on 5/22/17. His finders described him as friendly and quiet. He has no known injuries or health problems. Behavior during intake: While in a crate Rhino showed whale eye and did not allow me to pet him. His body was tense and he backed away when i approached. Once out of his crate he had a wagging tail and relaxed body. He allowed me to pet him, collar him and take his pictures. He jumped up for kisses and laid on the floor. He sat and came to me on cue and walked right into his kennel without prompting.

05/27/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Me: “Rhino, I can’t take your picture if you insist on sitting on my lap.” Rhino: “Why do you need to take my picture?” Me: “Because I want to show everyone how handsome you are.” Rhino: “Can’t you show them how handsome I am while I’m laying in your lap?” And thus went our photo shoot! Rhino is a gorgeous brindlicious, stocky tank who seems to be housetrained, pulls hard on the leash (a harness might help), and who thinks, or rather knows, that he’s a lap dog! Ignoring tons of little dogs in the park, he hopped up on the bench to plop his tusch on my leg as we sat together watching the park activities unfold. Reaching up for a kiss from time to time, Rhino smiles a huge pittie smile, showing his appreciation of our time together. Rhino has known good care as his coat gleams, he’s been well fed, and is social and friendly. A kennel or small space doesn’t seem to be his ‘thing’, as he thrives in a larger area. He’s gorgeous and looking for love. Come meet him today.

05/26/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited profile 5/23/17 Unaltered Male,Stray Previously lived with: Behavior toward strangers: Finder describes him as friendly and quiet Other notes: Upon intake, Rhino was tense with whale eye inside of crate. Once out, he was relaxed and affectionate, wagging tail and allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/26/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, mouth closed Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to each pass, focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog sniffs, then turns away. Summary: Rhino was initially tense in the assessment room, whale eye. Upon doing the assessment outside, he relaxed considerably and allowed all handling without issue. PLAYGROUP: 5/25: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Rhino immediately approaches and sniffs with a slightly tense body. He follows the greeter while sniffing and licking her hind end. The behavior department recommends that future introductions be sueprvised, and conducted at a slow pace to respectful dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/23/17 During his initial medical exam Rhino was tense and growling ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Rhino so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Rhino displays as having a medium energy level. He will benefit fromdaily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially in the behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Rhino seems a bit uncomfortable with new people and environments as well as quick movements. He may be most comfortable in a home without young children, initially going home to a calm, quiet, structured routine so he can relax and know what to expect. Dog-savvy older children can be considering pending an indepth interaction. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Rhino will give appropriate warning signals when uncomfortable, growling, whale eye, tense body. It is important to make sure Rhino stays under threshold and is not pushed to escalate further to a bite. It is important to initially move slowly with Rhino, he should never be forced to submit to petting or handling when uncomfortable. _X_Strength/leash pulling: Rhino pulls hard on leash. He is a strong dog who has the capability to pull over an average adopter. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which helps diminish his strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward baseed training to not pull on leash. _X_ Anxious: Rhino has shown some signs of potential anxiety when in tight spaces (tense, whale eye). We have no known history on Rhino so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment. He may not do well in a crate.

05/25/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
5/25: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Rhino immediately approaches and sniffs with a slightly tense body. He follows the greeter while sniffing and licking her hind end. The behavior department recommends that future introductions be sueprvised, and conducted at a slow pace to respectful dogs.

05/24/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-3 years Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : found by police tied to a fire hydrant Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – nervous, growling when approached; muzzled for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled for exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: no murmurs/arrhythmias; SSFP ABD: tense due to behavior; no abnormalities palpable U/G: male intact; 2 normal descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Plan rec’d positive reinforcement training Prognosis: excellent medically SURGERY: Okay for surgery

05/30/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
05/30/17 12:42 Recheck CIRDC/nasal discharge S/O: BARH – hyperactive behav. – mild serous nasal d/c and mild cough – also pulls hard on leash – H/L ok A: clear nasal/cough – r/o mild CIRDC vs other P: doxy 300 mg PO SID x 14 days + recheck

 

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