TJ – 15219
Safe - 12-19-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/19/17
Tj
Hello, my name is Tj. My animal id is #15219. I am a male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 15-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
TJ is a geriatric gentleman who is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. TJ also has some underlying issues related to his geriatric status, including dental disease. We suggest that TJ would be best suited to an experienced dog home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.6 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12yrs (owner reported) Microchip noted on Intake? N History : owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – compliant for most of exam, resents touching around his mouth- will try to bite Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; coughing during duration of exam- cough easily elicited on trach palp Oral Exam: Grade 4 dental dz w/ oligodontia PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male- both testes symmetrical and in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, grade 1 MPLs bilat; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: CIRDC- ddx collapsing trachea; grade 4 dental dz w/ oligodontia; grade 1 MPLs bilat; geriatric intact male Prognosis: fair Plan: 1) Doxycycline 100mg: 1/4 tab PO BID x10d, recheck on day 7 2) Thoracic rads if cough not improving to evaluate for collapsing trachea 3) Consider dental cleaning of remaining teeth SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to geriatric.
[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.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake TJ allowed all handling. He allowed being collared and being lifted. He was receptive to head touches and allowed having his picture taken.
Date of Intake: 12/15/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: TJ is a roughly 12 year old dog whom was found as a stray and kept in the same home for about 2 weeks. Unfortunately due to landlord issues he could not be kept.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers he is described as shy for a few minutes and does not play.
How is this dog around children?: He has not been socialized with children in the past 2 weeks so this behavior is unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Around dogs he is described as respectful and doesn’t play.
How is this dog around cats?: He has not been socialized with cats in the past 2 weeks so this behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: He has no known resource guarding issues.
Bite history:: He has no known bite histories.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: low energy level
Other Notes:: TJ will use the bathroom indoors and it is unknown how he is during loud storms or fireworks. She isn’t bothered with having her food touched, being held or when unfamiliar people approach her home or owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: He has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: He is described as affectionate, mellow, shy and independent. He was being fed Pedigree wet food 2 times a day, he was being walked 2 times a day and doesn’t pull on leash.
Date of intake:: 12/15/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (With finder for two weeks)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy
Behavior toward dogs:: Respectful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: TJ is described as affectionate, mellow, shy, and independent with a low level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 12/17/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: TJ cautiously approached the assessor in the assessment room. He appeared fearful, having a tense, trembling body during his assessment, but allowed all handling.
Date of intake:: 12/15/2017
Summary:: Upon intake TJ allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/15/2017
Summary:: TJ allowed most handling but snapped when touched around his mouth,
ENERGY LEVEL:: TJ’s previous owner described him as having a low level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center and reported by his previous owner, we feel that Bentley may be intimidated by young children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. He should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at his own pace. Older, gentle children should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: TJ is described to be shy with new people bu his previous owner. In the care center, he appears a bit fearful. It is important to always go slow and give TJ the option to walk away from any social interaction. TJ should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be TJ’s choice to approach a new person or thing. TJ would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.
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