SINBAD – 10226
Gone - 10-25-2017 Brooklyn
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GONE 10/25/17
Sinbad
Hello, my name is Sinbad. My animal id is #10226. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 11 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 19-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Sinbad 10226 is at risk for behavior challenges (New Hope Only determination). He was described as friendly and affectionate with his previous owner but also nervous around strangers, which matches what we have seen in the care center. Sinbad has been timid and fearful in the care center, avoiding interaction and escalating to warning behaviors (growling, staring) when handled. Due to this behavior a handling assessment was not completed. We recommend placement into an adult-only home through a New Hope partner. There is no noted medical condition for Sinbad at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 55.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10-12 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior -tense, nervous, tail tucked, ears down, growling, was muzzled for exam and growled with whale eyes the whole time Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear with nuclear sclerosis ou, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions noted, limited exam due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: tense, Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Good SURGERY: neutered
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
During intake, Sinbad had a tense body and was barking at anyone who approached. The owner stated he takes a while to accustom to strangers and barks at them. No handling was done.
Date of Intake: 10/19/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Sinbad is an 11 year old tan large dog. He came to the center due to his owner becoming homeless. The owner has had him since he was 6 weeks old. Sinbad has had one seizure in the past month.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Sinbad tends to become nervous around strangers and barks at them to keep their distance.
How is this dog around children?: Sinbad has spent time with 3 young children and is reportedly very relaxed and respectful.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Sinbad has not lived with any dogs. The owner does not let him make contact with dogs on the streets.
How is this dog around cats?: Sinbad has lived with 2 cats and is reportedly relaxed and playful around them.
Resource guarding:: The owner states Sinbad has no known resource guarding.
Bite history:: Sinbad has not bitten a person or another animal before.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high.
Other Notes:: Owner states Sinbad is very curious and will bark along loud sounds like thunder. He does not like being bathed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Owner states he had only one seizure in the past month. He does not know what causes them.
For a New Family to Know: Sinbad is described as friendly, affectionate, and excitable senior dog with high energy. He loves to walk off leash in the park and play fetch with sticks. He eats both wet food and dry food and is not picky at all. He is very house trained and has not had an accident. He wanders around off leash but listens when he is called.
Date of intake:: 10/19/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender (in home since six weeks of age)
Previously lived with:: Adults, 2 cats
Behavior toward strangers:: Nervous, increases distance
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, respectful with the three children he has spent time with
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Relaxed, playful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, affectionate, and excitable senior dog with high energy
Date of assessment:: 10/22/2017
Summary:: Due to the high levels of stress displayed in shelter in addition to his discomfort with novel stimuli, Sinbad is not an appropriate candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Summary (1):: According to Sinbad’s previous owner, Sinbad did not socialize with other dogs while in his Care. 10/20: When off leash at the Care Center, Sinbad displays a nervous body posture, and avoid greeting the female dog at the gate. Before the pen door is opened, the greeter dog’s leash is held to give him a chance to approach, but Sinbad chooses to keep to himself and never approaches her.
Date of intake:: 10/19/2017
Summary:: Tense, barking – no handling was conducted
Date of initial:: 10/20/2017
Summary:: Growling, whale-eyed
ENERGY LEVEL:: Sinbad remains highly fearful in the care center, though owner reports a high energy level in a home environment.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: When approaching Sinbad in his kennel to take him out for playgroup, Sinbad became tense and uncomfortable. When unlocking the kennel, Sinbad growled and lunged at the kennel door. After leaving him for a few minutes to decompress, the handlers were able to take him out safely. Although, when in the process of collaring him, Sinbad low growled twice and hard stared. Moving slowly, handlers were able to successfully collar him, but did not attempt to socialize with him. He avoided the handlers in the pens, but he did hard stare when trying to rope him and bring him back into the building.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Sinbad is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Sinbad has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Sinbad is fearful at the care center, growling at people who approach his kennel, and is unable to be safely handled. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Sinbad to new and unfamiliar situations.
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