SAMPSON – 10235
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SAFE 11/03/17
Sampson
Hello, my name is Sampson. My animal id is #10235. I am a male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 20-Oct-2017.
Sampson is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Sampson will likely require in home treatment with a course of antibiotics. We recommend Sampson go to an experience pet owner with no young children who can work on impulse control with him.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: What do you do when a dog just wants to cuddle and wiggle and says, “I’d much rather be trying to fit in your lap than stand still for pictures”? You go with it, abandon the picture taking and enjoy having this 44 pound snuggler wiggle on your lap! Sampson is a gorgeous boy, a bit too thin in my opinion, definitely thinks he’s a lap dog, loves to give kisses and cuddle. Treats are good, and he takes them politely, he seems to be housetrained, and ignored some small yappy dogs in the park. Sampson enjoyed running play with a female in his first playgroup (as of this writing he has not been with a male). Sampson was having so much fun outside he hated going back into his kennel. I promised him that a new family would find him soon, and he’d have a lifetime of cuddles and play. Please help me keep my promise to him. Meet Sampson today. Another volunteer writes: “When you’re smiling, when you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you. When you’re laughing…” Sing along with Sampson as his personal mission is to have the whole world smiling and laughing along with him. He’s all personality, lively, fun, tail waggy and uber friendly. There are no strangers in Sampson’s world, everyone is a friend, and he’s going to show you just how much he values your friendship with a big kiss. Sampson is the sure cure for the blahs; his positive approach to everything life throws his way is pure inspiration. So, put on your happy face and come meet our ambassador of good will, Sampson!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 43.25 lbs
Intact male Scan negative for a microchip Inserted during the initial # 981020019260239 About 4 years old OU=clear Nose= No discharge AU=clean Teeth have tarter Coat is clean Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment= Para Defense As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D Friendly but does get skittish
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-7yrs Microchip noted on Intake? N History : stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – attention seeking, kissing, compliant for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: grade 2-3/4 dental tartar esp over maxillary carnassials PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male- both testes present in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: dental dz, otherwise apparently healthy adult intact male Prognosis: good Plan: ok for surgery and placement, rec dental cleaning SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Moved to Isolation. Reported to be coughing during his walks, and coughing also noted in his cage during Rounds. No ocular or nasal discharge. BAR. No s/v/d. A: CIRDC P: move to Isolation start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x 14d – last dose 11/10 Vet recheck in 7 and 10 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Basic Information:: Allowed handling during intake
Date of intake:: 10/20/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/22/2017
Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor.
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:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.
Summary:: Sampson exuberantly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He jumped up repeatedly in a social manner, attempting to lick the assessor’s face, and was mouthy during the assessment. He allowed all handling.
Summary (1):: Sampson is exuberantly playful with dogs in the care center. He at times may attempt to mount female dogs. History is not known due to arriving as a stray. Based on observation made in our care, the behavior department feels that Sampson may be most compatible with other dogs who are exuberantly playful or tolerant of play behavior. 10/20: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Sampson engages in running play with intent to mount.
Summary (2):: 10/21-23: Sampson engages in exuberant running play with female dogs.
Summary (3):: 10/25-28: Sampson continues to engage in exuberant play.
Date of intake:: 10/20/2017
Summary:: Sampson allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 10/20/2017
Summary:: Sampson was social but skittish.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Sampson so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the mouthy and jumpy behavior Sampson displays at the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable around large, jumpy dogs should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Sampson has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Little pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward (ex. walking away whenever Sampson’s teeth make contact with skin).
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