SCUTTLE – A1077832

Manhattan Center

My name is SCUTTLE. My Animal ID # is A1077832.
I am a male black and white shih tzu. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/17/2016 from NY 10453, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER DIED. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-061854.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/17/2016 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 20.0 LBS.

was groomed today by Mark

06/17/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/17/16 13:11 Scuttle and Toto were found in their apartment after their owner passed away 3 days ago. The super asked a neighbor to bring them to ACC. The neighbor reports that the owner was elderly and rarely took them outside of the apartment. She reports that they were friendly with her and walked well on a leash. She fed them dry food. Scuttle is very matted. Scuttle had a soft body while I pet him, scanned him (-), collared him, and positioned him for pictures. He wagged his tail while I talked to and pet him. He stood up and leaned into my lap.

06/20/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Such a silly name for a cute wee fellow who doesn’t scuttle so much as toddle through life, Scuttle is definitely a dog to remember–especially since his dramatic ‘makeover’ from matted mess to handsome honey! He and his lil’ bro Toto (A1077830) were recently orphaned when their owner died and while bouncy Toto’s taking it all in stride, Scuttle’s a shyer, quieter dog who’s really feeling the loss. A bit hesitant coming to the front of his den for snuggles but easy to pick up and keen to go for a walk, he’s not one to make a fuss and quickly goes about taking care of his ‘business’ then trotting obediently by my side, looking up every so often as though checking on my progress with his wise owl eyes. When we stop for a rest I gently pet his back and he closes them at last, relaxing for a moment and perhaps forgetting his troubles in the simple pleasure of receiving comfort from a human hand. Other dogs large and small are passed in the street with ease and when he’s reunited with Toto it’s happy tail wags all round, though Scuttle politely makes sure to share some love with a Beagle neighbor too. An affectionate, well-behaved gentleman longing for the security that only a real home can provide, Scuttle is going to make his new family so very happy. Ask to meet him today and discover Scuttle’s soulful sweetness for yourself.

06/21/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Scuttle came to our center along with another small dog after his owner passed away. He was friendly upon intake, maintained soft body, allowed all handling, leaned onto admission counselor’s lap. Scuttle was friendly upon entering SAFER assessment room, walked well on leash for his relief walk. He became stiff during positioning for Look item, growled. Due to this the remaining tactile items were skipped. Scuttle showed minimal interest in Toy, sniffing a few times but not fully engaging. When off leash with other dogs, Scuttle is assertive when greeting other dogs, but does not pursue further. Scuttle must be placed with a New Hope partner. Look: 5. Dog growls, stiff Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, sniffs, does not fully engage Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Scuttle is assertive when greeting other dogs, but does not pursue further.

06/19/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Scuttle is assertive when greeting other dogs, but does not pursue further. 6/21: Scuttle roams the pen. 6/22: Scuttle is tolerant of greeting, however prefrs to keep to himself. 6/23: Scuttle keeps to himself. 6/24 update: Scuttle spends the majority of his time in the yard sniffing his surroundings. He does interact with his housemate but otherwise ignores interaction. 6/25 update: Scuttle ignores interaction and will mostly stay near the door to exit. 6/26: Scuttle ignores other dogs and keeps to himself in one spot.

06/17/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative severe matted coat ears- wnl GERIATRIC flea comb negaitve- treated with activyl male intact slight tense, nervous during exam

06/17/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S/O: presented for exam pre sedation BAR very aggressive trying to bite, could not complete full exam. MS/SK: severely matted head, trunk and extremities H/L: hr 148 nm nsr pink mm (when mouth open) Lungs: nsf 4 quad A: geriatric aggressive P: rec cbc/chem pre sedation for grooming attempted grooming without sedation, face completed, dog stressed mm appeared muddy, rec complete grooming of extremities with sedation w/ completed blood tests

Generated on Jun 26 2016 6:00PM

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