SHADOW – 16194
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12-23-2017 Brooklyn
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Shadow
Hello, my name is Shadow. My animal id is #16194. I am a male brown brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 15-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Shadow is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 96.4 lbs
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Owner reports 6 yrs but appears older, changed age to 8yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Allows all handling, calm, tense during nail trim but wagging tail before and after Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Early nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar, pink/pigmented mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, callous, dermatitis at lateral distal hind limbs, graying muzzle; overgrown nails, digit 2 LF curled under paw pad but not penetrating CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric healthy, overgrown nails, callous/dermatitis, overweight Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Trimmed nails. Clean wound with nolvasan Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Attention seeking. eating well EENT: Early nuclear sclerosis, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: Dry cough INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Male A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 500mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake, Shadow reacted to the dogs in the back barking and started to tense up. He did allow the counselor to pet him and handle him a bit. He became nervous when he saw the ACS; the owner walked to the back with the ACS and he started to loosen up.
Date of Intake: 12/15/2017
How is this dog around strangers?: Shadow is a large 6 year old brown brindle dog. Shadow was surrendered to the center due to his owner being wrongfully evicted. The owner has had him for around 1 month.
How is this dog around children?: Shadow loves to be around children and is very tolerant of their handling and noise.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Shadow interacts with dogs on his walks and will play bow when he approaches them.
How is this dog around cats?: Shadow has not been around cats so his behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Shadow does not exhibit any resource guarding according to the owner.
Bite history:: Shadow has not bitten a person or another animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high.
Medical Notes: Shadow has no known injuries or medical problems.
For a New Family to Know: Shadow is described as a friendly, energetic,and affectionate dog. He loves runnign around and playing tug of war with his toys. He was given dry food and was not picky with his treats. he enjoys running and jogging outside.
Date of intake:: 12/15/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adult
Behavior toward children:: Tolerant
Behavior toward dogs:: Play bows
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, energetic,and affectionate with a high activity level
Date of assessment:: 12/19/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Shadow came into the room loose and wiggly, he was friendly and social towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: According to Shadow’s previous owner, Shadow interacts with dogs on his walks and will play bow when he approaches them. 12/16: When off leash at the Care Center, Shadow greets the novel female dogs with whines, tall posture and chatter. He is sexually motivated but reads her uncomfortability, and is able to control his impulses and redirect his attention elsewhere. 12/19: Shadow continues to engage in sexually motivated behavior when introduced to a novel neuter male dog. He does not mount him, and offers a few bounces when the other dog walks away.
Date of intake:: 12/15/2017
Summary:: Tense initially though loosened up a bit
Date of initial:: 12/15/2017
Summary:: Allowed handling, calm though a bit tense
ENERGY LEVEL:: Shadow displays a medium to high activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
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