SPARKY – 33174
Safe - 7-18-2018 Brooklyn
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SAFE 07/18/18
SPARKY – 33174
Care Center Location: Brooklyn, ZIP Code From: 11208, Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: -, Age: 10 years, Sex: Male
Weight: –
DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age:8 yr; Microchip noted on Intake? none; History : stray; Subjective:stray; Observed Behavior – docile; Objective QAR adequate hydration; P = WNL; R = WNL; BCS 4/9; EENT: Eyes clear, ears cobblestone appearance, crusted blood, calcified canals AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: stained dentition; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: scrotal testes; MSI: 4/9 Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, leatherized thickened greasy surface dermis- sharp line of demarcation caudal ventrum, medial aspects pelvic limbs; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Rectal:not performed; Assessment; geriatric pet; chronic dermatitis r/o atopy; Prognosis: fair, will need chronic long term management for skin; Plan: skin scrape neg; derm work up; SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age, skin condition
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
Basic Information: Sparky is a brown male dog that was given to someone on the street and was brought to the ACC as a stray.
Previously lived with: Unknown information
How is this dog around strangers? When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time Sparky was friendly an outgoing. He allowed the counselor to pet him with no problem.
During intake Sparky allowed the counselor to collar him and take his picture with no problem.
Details on my behavior are…
Date of assessment: 5-Jul-2018
Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. 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. No interest.
Summary: During the handling assessment Sparky was aloof, avoiding direct eye contact but remaining neutral. He allowed handling and showed no interest in the toy.
Summary (1): Sparky was brought in as a stray so his behavior around other dogs is unknown.
7/3: When off leash at the Care Center, Sparky greets a novel female with a neutral posture, low wagging tail. He then mostly wanders the yard, sniffing and marking areas occasionally checking in with her.
7/6: Sparky continues to be sexually motivated, and attempts to mount the novel female dog. He is interrupted after ignoring her warnings. He briefly explores the yard before returning to the greeter.
Date of intake: 2-Jul-2018
Summary: Allowed all handling
Date of initial: 4-Jul-2018
Summary: Tail tucked, timid body language, but allowed restraint and handling. Sensitive around ears.
ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Sparky so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment.
Sparky displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
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This baby is so skinny I can see his ribs..So sad for Sparky..Hungry thirsty and walking the hot pavement of the Brooklyn streets..I wish I can give him a hug..What an adorable face..
BACC help this dog SPARKY. He is underweight and alone and stray. Please don’t euthanize him , help him to get rescued or adopted. Do you put out a video for dogs and a couple more pictures too? There has to be a little more detail about SPARKY!
so sad.
It seems as if most of the dogs at the Brooklyn ACC get hardly any information about them at intake. It always says medical exam pending. It appears to be ManhTtan’s dumping ground for some of the dogs. Am I missing something here? It just doesn’t look good to me. These innocent victims will never get recognized if they proceed like this about the dogs!
There is STILL no further details on SPARKY! Why does it seem that all the dogs in BACC seem to just “disappear” in that shelter.WHAT HAPPENED TO SPARKY? PLEASE SAVE HIM!
KILL ALERT!!! Sparky is at risk because of skin issues..8 year old Sparky was given to his finder in the street and brought to the shelter..Described as dicile..Allowed counselor to pet collar him and take his picture without issue..He was friendly social and outgoing when meeting staff..Sparky aced his behavior assessment..He was aloof at his assessment and allowed all handling..When introduced to other dogs at the shelter there were no issues..He had low energy..He is suitable for the adopter with average experience..Please adopt this boy and give him a loving home..If you cannot commit long term..Foster Sparky all expenses including his medical for his skin condition will be taken care of by rescue..A rescue will not pull a dog to safety unless their is a home to put them..Rescues work from their own homes, and depend on foster prents to temporarily take the dog in until they can find them a forever home..In Sparky’s case his foster will need to help him with treatment for his skin condition until a home can be found..His foster will provide a loving selfless act that will save this sweet innocent boys life..So please offer your heart and home to Sparky..I doubt very much ACC will give him another try on the kill list..Don’t let ACC take Sparky on his last walk to the euthanasia room..If interested in fostering Contact Help Desk on rescues who offer free fostering or if you need help with transport within an our and a half distance from shelter..Please don’t let Sparky die today.
The above picture of SPARKY is awesome! How can rescues or adopters resist this handsome sweet dog? He needs to be saved ASAP! Rescues please step up for SPARKY AND ALL OF THE DOGS.
Moved back to adoptions temporarily.
Saw elsewhere handsome Sparky was saved by Pit of Our Souls on 7/11!!! Hope this is true!!!
Please update the status for this fine fella! Thank you.
Great news Jocassa. I hope so too. Thanks!!!
THRILLED he was saved! who is the white dog in the video, what a really gread dog that white dog is too..anyone know?