RYE – 18303
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1-21-2018 Brooklyn
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SAFE 01/21/18
Rye
Hello, my name is Rye. My animal id is #18303. I am a male black dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 14-Jan-2018.
Rye was placed at risk due to the behavior displayed at the care center and his failure to thrive. Due to the warning and distance-increasing behaviors shown in the care center, as well as Rye’s fearful/high stress level, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force free behavior modification to address the biting and underlying anxiety.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 14 lbs
14/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Will growl when tries to pet or pick up. Was muzzled for exam. Easily handleable with a muzzle on. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
18/01/2018
Progress exam Subjective: BAR at the front of the cage. Hematochezia noted on rounds board and has diarrhea in cage. No cvs. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: eupneic, nomral RR/RE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Diarrhea/hematochezia Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Start metronidazole 15mg/kg PO BID x5d until 1/23 Recheck in 5 days Prognosis: Excellent
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake Rye was tense and shy whenever the counselor tried to approach him. After a few minutes Rye approached the counselor and climb on there lap and allow soft petting on his head.
Date of Intake: 1/14/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Rye is a 2 year old unaltered male Small dog breed. He came into BACC as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Around Strangers Rye was shy at first for a few minutes and will growl if the try to pet him but relaxes and will approach for soft pets on his head.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 1/14/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy, will growl when approached to pet
Date of assessment:: 1/16/2018
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
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 not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 5. Dog freezes, snaps, and/or tries to bite.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Rye came into the assessment room anxious and whining. He did approach the assessor with his body tense and fearful with allowing some handling. During the Paw squeeze item, Rye lip curled when attempting to lift his paw on the first attempt.
Summary (1):: Rye was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 1/16-18: When off leash at the Care Centers, Rye greets a group of small male and female dogs with a soft body. He explores the pens, occasionally checking in with the group.
Date of intake:: 1/14/2018
Summary:: Tense, shy though warmed up and allowed handling
Date of initial:: 1/14/2018
Summary:: Growled when approached to pick up though tolerated exam when muzzled
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: New hope partner: Due to the warning and distance-increasing behaviors shown in the care center, as well as Rye’s fearful/high stress level, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force free behavior modification to address the biting and underlying anxiety.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Rye has displayed fearful behavior in shelter, he displays minimal social behavior towards handlers and attempts to increase distance and avoid contact. Because he is so uncomfortable, Benny tolerates minimal human-touch and has attempted to bite when uncomfortable.
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