TOMMY – A1080344

Manhattan Center

My name is TOMMY. My Animal ID # is A1080344.
I am a neutered male blue and white american staff and staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 2 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a SEIZED on 07/07/2016 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was OWN ARREST. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-064583.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/16/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 70.2 LBS.

7/16/16 S/O-nasal d/c still noted scrotum appear wnl P-cont with treatment for CIRDC, d/c compresses 07/13/16 15:10 purulent nasal d/c noted on rounds isolate, treat with 350mg doxy x 10d fro cirdc 7/12 Pt has scrotal hematoma – 4 cm dia soft swelling in scrotum. No swelling or discharge from incision site. Soft abdomen. Pt active and easy to examine. Cold compresses BID x24 hours, then warm compresses BID x2+ weeks. Good prognosis. The hematoma may take weeks to months to organize, consolidate and shrink. If it continues to grow, recheck ASAP. Manage pain as needed. 1088

07/07/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/07/16 21:04 A1080344 Muenster is an ~4 year old male Bully Breed mix. He was brought to ACC by police with another dog, A1080343 Chunk, after they were removed from their home. Muenster had a loose wiggly body and wagging tail in his crate and while he was handled by medical staff for his exam and vaccines.

07/13/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Look up the definition of “bruiser” in the dictionary and it would simply say “Tommy” – and I mean that in the best of ways. He’s an awesome big boy, a chunky monkey low rider with a big blockhead and the gentlest manners ever. He smiles and wags his tail as he wins hearts all over the place. How can you not love this guy? He sits for treats before I even ask, takes them gently, and patiently waits for another. Up on the bench for some kisses, he’s the gentlest guy and I felt like I won the lottery with his first kiss. When our time together was over I took the leash down and Tommy became a total wiggle butt, so excited to be leashed as to him a leash means ‘I’m going out, yay!’. Sadly for both of us, it meant we’re going in, but good sport that he is I can hear him think ‘ok, whatever’. We’d love to look up ‘bruiser’ in the dictionary again, and see the definition read: ‘Tommy, adopted by…….(insert your name here). Come meet him today.

07/12/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Tommy was brought into the care center by police, so we have no information on his behavior in his previous home. He arrived with another male dog of similar size, build, and behavior. He was easy to handle during his medical examination. He pulls hard on leash when walked, but was social with the assessor when brought into the room for his behavior evaluation. Tommy allowed all handling without issue, frequently jumping on the assessor for attention. He engaged with the toy, picking it up and moving it away from the assessor, but he was loose-bodied throughout and traded for a treat at the end. No concerning behaviors were seen during his SAFER assessment so we feel Tommy is appropriate for an adopter with an average amount of experience. We recommend a front-clip harness to help address Tommy’s pulling on leash, and he may need some reward-based guidance to learn not to jump (jumping, if undesired, should be extinguished by removing attention when he jumps, turning your back or walking away, and then rewarding him with attention when he has all 4 feet on the ground). We also recommend teaching Tommy “drop” and playing trade up games; nothing should ever be taken away from him without trading for a larger reward. 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1 & 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Toy: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy, and he is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

07/18/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Due to CIRDC status, Tommy was unable to be introduced off-leash to another dog. Tommy arrived into our care with another male dog, however there is no background information on their relationship in-home. The behavior team recommends a pre-adoption interaction between Tommy and any potential resident dogs. It is unknown how his behavior around dogs will translate into a home.

07/07/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Allows handling Dog came with tranquilization but it was completely waken up Dar wound cleaned with nolvason Male Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf

07/16/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
7/16/16 S/O-nasal d/c still noted scrotum appear wnl P-cont with treatment for CIRDC, d/c compresses 07/13/16 15:10 purulent nasal d/c noted on rounds isolate, treat with 350mg doxy x 10d fro cirdc 7/12 Pt has scrotal hematoma – 4 cm dia soft swelling in scrotum. No swelling or discharge from incision site. Soft abdomen. Pt active and easy to examine. Cold compresses BID x24 hours, then warm compresses BID x2+ weeks. Good prognosis. The hematoma may take weeks to months to organize, consolidate and shrink. If it continues to grow, recheck ASAP. Manage pain as needed. 1088

 

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