SPELLMAN – 10403
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10-26-2017 Brooklyn
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Spellman
Hello, my name is Spellman. My animal id is #10403. I am a male tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 21-Oct-2017.
Spellman 10403 is at risk for behavior challenges (New Hope Only determination). He has been highly fearful and has allowed minimal handling in the care center. When approached in the kennel he lunges and snaps at the leash, and we have been unable to place him into playgroup or perform a handling assessment as a result of this behavior. We recommend placement into an adult-only home through a New Hope partner. Medically, Spellman has a small dermal mass on his left leg.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 49.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2-4 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior -tense, nervous, ears back, whale eye. Was muzzled for exam and growled during exam but did not resist medical procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean with partially crumpled pinna AD, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, small dermas mass on left lateral stifle ~1cm, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Small dermal mass on left lateral stifle Partially crumpled pinna AD Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec histopathology of mass on left stifle Prognosis: Good dep on mass SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake Spellman was timid but allowed the counselor to approach him. Spellman is was tense during collaring.
Date of Intake: 10/21/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: unknown
Previously lived with:: unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: unknown
How is this dog around children?: unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: unknown
How is this dog around cats?: unknown
Resource guarding:: unknown
Bite history:: unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: unknown
Medical Notes: unknown
For a New Family to Know: unknown
Date of intake:: 10/21/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history
Other Notes:: Found with another large dog.
Date of assessment:: 10/24/2017
Summary:: Spellman is difficult to remove from the kennel, lunging and snapping at the leash. He appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of the slip lead. He has also allowed minimal handling from his caretakers. Out of concern for his stress levels and his response to restraint, we feel Spellman is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see his owner surrender profile for a full summary of his behavior in his previous home.
Summary (1):: Spellman came into the Care Center as a stray so his previous behavior around other dogs is unknown. 10/22: The behavior team is unable to safely remove Spellman from his kennel, so he is not introduced to a dog today.
Date of intake:: 10/21/2017
Summary:: Timid, allowed handling but tense during collaring.
Date of initial:: 10/22/2017
Summary:: Tense, nervous, whale eyed, growled but allowed examination and procedures without escalating.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: New Hope: Spellman 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Spellman has attempted to bite during her stay in our care centers when uncomfortable; 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 Spellman to new and unfamiliar situations.
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