Animal Profile


Leviathan

Hello, my name is Leviathan. My animal id is #56211. I am a desexed male gray dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 9 months 3 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 3/3/2019, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour - aggressive to other animals.

Reserved

Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.

Leviathan is at risk, new hope only determination, for behavioral and medical reasons. Leviathan has shown concerning reactivity towards other animals including cats and dogs while in his previous home environment and in the care center. Leviathan would be best suited for placement with a new hope rescue partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification and reward based training. Medically, Leviathan has a skin condition which may require follow up care.

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A volunteer writes: Blocky-headed perfect gentleman seeks companion for jogging, smooching, and world exploration. Can be a bit shy at first, but happy to hold hands at any time. His heart is as big as his noggin and his jaunty strut rivals John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever: this guy owns the sidewalk! Heads turn as Leviathan goes by, marveling at his zest for life, the speed at which his flipper feet move, and his ears flapping in the breeze and when it comes to cuddles he's simply the best. From lap nuzzling to making out side by side on a bench, no one loves to love on people more than this charming chap. Past relationships include gentle play dates with a little human sibling but no cats or dogs need apply--Leviathan only has eyes for you. He can't wait to listen to all of your secrets so step up and claim your lifetime supply of snuggles at our Manhattan Care Center today!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 62.6 lbs

3/3/2019

[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: Negative Evidence of Cruelty: No Observed Behavior: Friendly , relaxed and easy to handle. Estimated Age: 9 Months Subjective: O/S Eyes:Wnl Ears:has scratches on the AS Oral Exam:Wnl Abdomen:WNL Musculoskeletal:WNL Mentation: BAR BCS: 6/9 Skin : loss some fur thoracodorsal area between shoulder blade., owner stated (As per owner previously diagnosis (demodicosis ) by private DVM) Has old scratches from cat mate on the top of his head Preliminary Assessment: As per owner : diagnosed by private Vet( demodicosis) Plan: DVM intake .check skin issues

3/9/2019

SO BAR in kennel. Standing at kennel front. EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge and sneezing during observation A CIRDC P doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 2.75 tablet PO q24h x 14 days enrofloxacin 136mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 0.5 tablet PO q24h x 4 days

3/20/2019

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:9m Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender, has been at acc for 2 weeks, alreadt treated for cirdc Subjective:rdvm said localized demodex, seems like pyoderma Observed Behavior -wags tail, solicits petting, likes treats Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, thin flaky coa tin several areas, appear pruritic CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: pyoderma Prognosis:good Plan:finish enrofloxacin add cephalexin 500mg bid x 10d SURGERY: Okay for surgery

3/25/2019

[Surgery Template - Dog Neuter] Was this dog a cryptorchid? No If so describe - Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 0 Monocryl - Millers then simple circumferential ligation Sub Q closure: 0 Monocryl 2 cruciates placed Skin closure? 0 Monocryl continuous No significant bleeding or swelling. Green linear tattoo placed.

3/25/2019

Pre-op exam: S/O BARH. MM pk. E/N clr. No c/s. H/L good. UG: 2 sst, prescrotal area clr. A) Healthy P) ok for neuter.

3/25/2019

Anesthesia Summary: Canine NEUTER Pre Medication: Hydromorphone 10 mg/ml – 1.45 ml IM, once. Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml – 0.23 ml IM, once. Induction: Propofol 10 mg/ml – 11.40 ml IV, once. Testicular block: Lidocaine/sterile water (1.4 mL/1.4 mL), administered pre-operatively. Anesthesia Notes: Size 18 fr. ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on variable isoflurane and variable O2. Used (rebreathing) system with 3 L bag. 20 g IVC placed in LF cephalic vessel. Intraoperative IV LRS at 5-10mL/kg/hr at 290 mL/hr Post op Pain management: Rimadyl 50mg/mL injectable, 2.28 mL, SQ, once post-operatively, for post-operative pain relief. Recovery Status Uneventful Anesthetist/Surgical Monitor 1390/1335 Start 1.5 tablet of Carprofen 100 mg SID PO x 2 days as pain management. --In white box—

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Upon intake: very loose and wiggly, allowed all handling such as scanning and collaring. He kept sitting and giving paw to the counselor.

Basic Information:: Leviathan is a 9 month old intact male large mixed breed dog that was surrendered due to not getting along with cats in the home.

Previously lived with:: adults,child, cat, dog

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Leviathan is friendly/outgoing. He plays gently and exuberant with adults.

How is this dog around children?: Leviathan previously lived with a 4 month old. He plays gently with children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Leviathan was reported to be aggressive with other dogs by lunging at them when passing them on walks.

How is this dog around cats?: Leviathan does not get along with cats. He lunges and darted at the cat he lived with.

Resource guarding:: No history of resource guarding reported.

Bite history:: Leviathan had a bite incident regarding the resident cat which resulted in the cat's death. He was noted to have played with the cat before but also dart at him. He is reported to have played too rough with the cat and when the cat scratched him, the dog retaliated ultimately resulting in the death of the cat as well as bites on the cat's head and broken arms as well as a prolapsed eye.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

For a New Family to Know: Leviathan was reported to be friendly, affectionate, and playful. He likes to follow you around when you're home. He loves to give you paw. He sleeps on a dog bed. He was given free choice to the indoors and outdoors with a pet door. He eats dry food. He goes potty on the grass. He is well-behaved when left alone in the yard. He is never left alone in the house. He has never been crated. He knows sit, come, and give paw. For exercise, he likes slow and brisk walks on leash as well as play in the yard. On leash he pulls lightly. When off leash he wanders some but comes when called.

Date of intake:: 3/3/2019

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Previously lived with:: Adults, a child (age 4 months), a cat, and a dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Gently playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Aggressive, lunges towards them

Behavior toward cats:: Not good, lunged at the cat he lived with

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Yes, Leviathan bit the cat in the home when the cat scratched him. The cat had multiple bites and broken bones and passed away from these injuries.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Leviathan is reported to be friendly, affectionate, and playful with a medium level of activity.

Date of assessment:: 3/10/2019

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Sniffing around room, checks in with assessor Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Soft body, leans into pets Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None

Summary:: A single pet residence is recommended for Leviathan due to bite incidents involving both cats and dogs. 3/9: Leviathan was muzzled for his first interaction off leash due to his hold status. Leviathan greets politely with loose body and wagging tail, engaging in a soft and social manner with the female dog. He then becomes distracted by his muzzle and is removed from the pen. 3/16: Leviathan is now off his hold and eligible for an off leash interaction. At the gate he is loose and wiggly. When the female enters, he begins sniffing her and she turns towards him with a minor vocalization. Leviathan escalates and bites and holds the female dog by the neck for about 10 seconds until handlers are able to separate them. There was no broken skin.

Date of intake:: 3/3/2019

Summary:: Loose body, allowed handling

Date of initial:: 3/3/2019

Summary:: Social, relaxed

ENERGY LEVEL:: Leviathan is described as having a medium level of activity.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: Leviathan has shown a low threshold for escalation to severe behaviors (biting) with both a cat and a dog. At this time we would recommend placement with a New Hope partner that can work with him. Due to the bite and hold incident (no broken skin) in playgroup at the care center, we would recommend a single pet home for Leviathan and that he not attend dog parks.

Potential challenges: : Bite history (other animal),On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Leviathan bit the cat in his previous home multiple times, resulting in the cats death. Leviathan may have a very high prey drive and should be kept away from small animals. Please see handout on bite history. Leviathan is reported to react to dogs on leash, lunging towards them. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.