TULSA – A1105114

Brooklyn Center

My name is TULSA. My Animal ID # is A1105114.
I am a neutered male brown and white american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 03/02/2017 from NY 11216, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

03/09/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Tulsa A1105114 is at risk due to behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/06/2017 Exam Type PRE/POST S/N – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 84.6 LBS.

PE: WNL Exam & surgery performed by Dr. 1067 Canine neuter Anesthesia – 0.85mL Telazol induction. Intubated. Isoflurane/O2 maint. Sx. – Routine prescrotal castration. Subcuticular closure with absorbable suture. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. 3.4ml Rimadyl injectable and 0.1.9ml Hydromorphone for pain management.

03/02/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/02/17 11:51 Tulsa was growling inside the crate. When he was taken out of the crate he stopped growling and pulled on the leash but walked well.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

03/05/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 3/2/17 Unaltered male, Stray Other notes: Tulsa would growl, and did not allow all handling, SAFER ASSESSMENT: 3/4/17 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 open for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 3. Dog responds with his tail high, ears forward, easily aroused, mouth open for at least half of the assessment item, body tense. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank Squeeze 2:1 Dog does not respond at all. Toy 1: No interest. Summary: Tulsa was a bit tense with his tail high throughout his assessment. He allowed all handling. He was receptive to petting, and accepted treats. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Tulsa was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. When greeting a novel female dog, Tulsa immediately becomes stiff and begins barking at the other dog. An attempt was made to place a muzzle on him, but due to his uncomfortable body language – hard staring and becoming stiff- when being handled, a muzzle was not able to safely be placed on him at this time. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/2/17 Tulsa tolerated handling during his initial medical examination. ENERGY LEVEL: Tulsa displays a medium energy level in the care centers

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with some previous dgo experience). X No children (under 13): Tulsa tolerates limited handling. During the Tag item, Tulsa pulls towards the assessor and becomes a tad bit vocal. He displays a low threshold for arousal as he escalated during the tag portion. Though he recovered well, Tulsa maybe a bit intimidating by children in the home. Tulsa appears to become uncomfortable with up close handling, and will need a slow approach and time to adjust to his new environment. Due to his strength and size, we advise against a home with children at this time. _X_Single-dog home/Recommend no dog parks (Due to Tulsa’s reactivity towards other dogs, the Behavior Department recommends that he not be placed in a home with other dogs or socialized until his behavior towards other dogs can be further investigated once he has adequate time to decompress from the shelter environment.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Tulsa has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Tulsa easily startles and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.

03/04/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Tulsa was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. 3/4: When greeting a novel female dog, Tulsa immediately becomes stiff and begins barking at the other dog. An attempt was made to place a muzzle on him, but due to his uncomfortable body language – hard staring and becoming stiff- when being handled, a muzzle was not able to safely be placed on him at this time.

03/02/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
03-03-17 Hx – Stray, Male, 4yrs. No MIC on Intake Subjective – BAR-H Observed Behavior – Approachable did not resent handling, req muzzle Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective BCS 3/5 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: NAD H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Entire MSI: Ambulatory x 4, significant crepitus bilat hips and stifles suspect bilat patellar lux INTG: skin free of parasites, no masses noted,lichenified lesions @dorsal midline – healing CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment – P appears to be in good health, arthritic @hind limb’s, dermatitis healing Plan – Intake

 

 

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