Animal Profile
Benny
Hello, my name is Benny. My animal id is #54276. I am a desexed male brown brindle dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 2/6/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Benny is at risk for medical reasons. Benny was diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex which is contagious to other animals and will require in home care. Benny also has a heart murmur which is recommended for follow up vet care. Behaviorally, Benny has shown to be of medium energy, and may do best in a single dog home.
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A volunteer writes: Benny is beautiful inside and out! Smart, sweet and just a teeny bit sassy, Benny is a wonderfully friendly 'people dog' whose smile could light up a whole house full of rooms. He's an energetic guy for his age and still likes fetching and tossing toys around but he's happy to share and once they're chewed into submission he'll nibble treats softly right from your hand. A smart cookie who listens well, comes and sits on command and seems to be toilet trained too, Benny is practically perfect but he will need a brush up on leash walking manners because as much as he adores us humans, he's not so keen on fellow dogs. A harness for walking and a life as your only four-legged baby (with slow introductions to compatible friends) would be his perfect setting. This handsome gent's fan club is huge but there are only so many folks here at the Care Center and Benny was made to shine further and wider. Help him fulfill his superstar destiny by stepping up to offer our good boy the loving, committed forever home (and maybe Instagram account?) he deserves.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 46.2 lbs
2/7/2019
Microchip Scan: negative, placed Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling Sex: neutered male Estimated Age: reported ~7y Subjective: Stray, no history, seemingly healthy Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild to moderate staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5.5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy Plan: DVM intake
2/7/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~7-9yrs based on PE. Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative. placed bsy LVT History : stray Subjective / Observed Behavior - Loose body, tail wagging and sniffing people and surroundings. Enjoys cheez whiz! Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears have mild chalky debris; no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dc 3/5; pd 3/5 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: 3/6 L systolic murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered male. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment 3/6 L systolic heart murmur dental disease Prognosis: good Plan: recommend cardiology work-up after placement recommend dental cleaning under general anesthesia if cleared by cardiology. recommend routine daily dental care after placement SURGERY: neutered
2/16/2019
SO QAR in kennel, laying on bed. Lifts head when approached but did not come to kennel front. EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge and intermittent sneezing during observation. A CIRDC P doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q24h x 14 days enrofloxacin 136mg tablet -- give 1.5 tablet PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 24mg tablet -- give 1 tablet PO q24h x 4 days
2/18/2019
Changing Cerenia dose from one 24 mg tab to 0.75 of a 60 mg tab as we don't carry 24 mg tabs. 1088
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Benny had a loose body and allowed me to approach him and place a leash on him. Benny remained loose bodied as I collared him but pulled hard on the leash. Benny continued to pull hard as we walked and walked into his kennel right away.
Date of Intake: 2/6/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Benny is approximately a 7 year old neutered brown brindle and white large mixed breed dog. Benny was found as a stray
How is this dog around strangers?: Benny approached the finder with a wagging tail and sniffed finder's hand.
Bite history:: Benny did not try to bite the finder.
Date of intake:: 2/6/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Behavior toward strangers:: Approaches loosely
Date of assessment:: 2/7/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Hard pulling, barking Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages loosely Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches loosely Knock Comments: Toy: Grips, plays, allows hand close Toy comments:
Summary:: Due to arriving as a stray, Benny's history around other dogs is unknown. While in the care center, Benny has displayed reactivity toward other dogs while in-kennel and on-leash. He has displayed minimal interest in interacting with the helper dog when introduced. Any future introductions should be closely monitored and occur on a one on one basis. 2/7: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Benny approaches and sniffs politely. With prolonged time outdoors, he begins to hard bark and react to dogs in the pen next door. 2/10: Benny keeps mostly to himself, but does tense and react to the dogs in passing. 2/15: Benny greets a female dogs politely and wanders the pen. He attempts to mount and when the female dog offers correction, Benny walks away.
Date of intake:: 2/6/2019
Summary:: Loose body, allowed handling
Date of initial:: 2/7/2019
Summary:: Loose bodied
ENERGY LEVEL:: Since Benny is a stray, we do not know what his energy level will be in a home environment. At the care center, he has a medium energy level.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy
Recommendations:: Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No dog parks: Any future introductions should be closely monitored and occur on a one on one basis.
Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Benny has shown some on-leash reactivity when seeing other dogs. He has been noted to bark and pull hard towards them. Please see the handout on On-Leash Reactivity to help manage this behavior.