SPAIN – 8327 (Alternate ID – A1036197)

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My name is SPAIN. My Animal ID # is 8327 (Alternate ID – A1036197)
I am a neutered male white and brown american staff. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/13/2015 from NY 11207, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/21/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 62.0 LBS.

VET CHECK FOR PAW PAD SLOUGHING IN SICK WARD ON TX FOR KC QAR RECUMBENT POSITION ALLOWS VISUAL OF PAW PADS- DRY AND SCABBED, NO ULCERATED LESION SEEN A; HEALING PAW INJURY KC P; CONT WITH CURRENT TREATMENT

05/21/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/21/15 14:10 Intake Behavior: Spain did not approach the counselor but he did not retreat either. He stood with his head lowers and tail down. He allowed handling and moved closer to a person that was petting him. Spain did not show any aggressive or stress behaviors.

05/17/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Oh, Spain! It won’t be hard to write an anthem singing the praises of, and pledging loyalty to, this guy — he has completely stolen my heart. He is usually quietly perched on his bed, but will wag his tail in a circle when approached and slowly make his way down. The pads on his paws are peeling off — he takes his steps tenderly. When I bring him into the yard he crawls under a bench and lies down — not afraid, but staying off his feet. He looks at home there; in addition to his poor paws, Spain also arrived looking like a chimney sweep — it’s not hard to imagine him living under a car or in a dusty work yard. While it doesn’t look like was living in a traditional home very recently, it seems he must’ve had someone care about him at some point. He keeps his cage clean and relieves himself outside, so may have housetraining. He LOVES toys. When I throw a tennis ball he wags his tail and “runs” to retrieve it, plops down with it, and lets me give him a belly rub as he contentedly holds it in his mouth. When I put him back in his cage he gently takes my rope to his bed like a prize, but eagerly trades for a squeaky toy. He is friendly to everyone we encounter — softly wagging his tail and gladly accepting scratches behind his ears from humans, and assuming the same tail wag and sometimes softly whimpering when we’ve seen dogs big and small. Spain recently had a bath (which he was utterly cooperative for), revealing the white that was hidden under grey; he looks the part of a family member now, he’s just looking for one to welcome him! Please come meet this incredibly sweet, endearing boy at Brooklyn ACC!

The foster writes: In many ways Spain is like a giant puppy! He absolutely loves toys (in a serial killer kind of way — most don’t stand a chance!) and belly rubs. He enjoys lounging and taking walks with the lady dogs he’s been living with, but isn’t especially playful with them (unless a toy is involved). He has also been very friendly and tolerant with my cats — he is their favorite pillow! He is incredibly affectionate but when he gets too excited he is quick to use his mouth. While he is easily redirected to a toy or de-escalated by ignoring him, he may be too rough for small children. He sometimes needs to be reminded at the beginning of walks that his leash isn’t a toy, but otherwise walks nicely. He is housebroken and GREAT about going in his crate if needed. He isn’t especially barky, but will let you know if he needs to go out or if someone is knocking on the door. When Spain was at ACC we suspected he had stepped in something corrosive, causing injuries to his paw pads, but it turns out he has an autoimmune disorder called pemphigus foliaceus that causes his immune system to essentially attack the bridges that hold some of his skin cells together. There is no cure, but his case has been very responsive to steroid therapy. It is really amazing to watch him run and wonder if he ever got to do so pain-free before — he has the BEST smile. So while he does have some special needs, he is also just plain special and I know he will bring the right person so much happiness!

05/16/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Helper Dog:A1034629 Spain came into the care center as a stray, so his past behaviors in a home are unknown. Spain was reported to be very tolerant of all handling during his medical exam and was very attention seeking and sociable. During SAFER Spain was very attention seeking, and had a loose body during the handling items. Spain did walk gingerly and would lie down frequently to lick his paws which may be due to his medical condition so the “Tag” and “Paw squeeze” items could not be fairly conducted, but he was tolerant of the “Flank Squeeze.” During the resources portion of the assessment Spain was a bit resistant when pushed out of the food bowl, but with a bit of pressure applied to his cheek, he lifted his head and allowed the assessor to remove the food without issue. Spain was easy to handle when engaged with the toys and rawhide items, and during the dog-dog interaction Spain approached the helper dog with his body relaxed and whining, but appeared to be interested in interacting. No behavior concerns were seen at the time of the assessment so the department feels Spain can be suitable for an “Average” experienced adopter. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Flank squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Food: 2. Dog follows the dish with his tail down, body soft. Dog lifts head after a bit of pressure from hand to cheek. Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Rawhide: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the rawhide. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches the helper dog, body soft, tail well above spine level, ears forward.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

05/13/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Male, about 5 years old Very social. Wants attention. Tolerated all handling. No sign of aggression. All paw pads are sloughing off, with some discharge present. Front paws look swollen. Very dirty coat and ears. Teeth worn down. 0844 examined and treated (see re-exam notes) Applied Activyl Plus for flea/tick prevention NOSF BARH

05/21/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
VET CHECK FOR PAW PAD SLOUGHING IN SICK WARD ON TX FOR KC QAR RECUMBENT POSITION ALLOWS VISUAL OF PAW PADS- DRY AND SCABBED, NO ULCERATED LESION SEEN A; HEALING PAW INJURY KC P; CONT WITH CURRENT TREATMENT

 

 

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