Animal Profile
Hero
Hello, my name is Hero . My animal id is #52357. I am a male black brindle dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 1/11/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Hero is at risk for medical reasons. Hero was diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex which is contagious to other animals and will require in home care. Behaviorally, Hero is an enthusiastic young dog who will require regular physical and mental stimulation.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
Hero is worth his weight in gold! A friendly boy with million dollar leash manners and a smile to make Tongue-out Tuesday last all week, he's extremely easy to handle and more handsome than any photo could capture. Hero enjoys back massages and meeting fellow dogs, but his true calling is as a doggie detective and he always seems to be working on a case! Never happier than snuffling his way down the street or through the park, he'll stop every so often to take care of business and 'check in' with his walker, then quickly put his super sniffer back to work. Hero passes pedestrians of all ages and dogs of all sizes with ease. He's totally cool (or should I say warm?) with being dressed in a winter coat for his stroll and photo shoot. Low-key, social and independent, this gorgeous hunk would fit into any active home with ease. You could be the hero that he's been waiting for, ask to meet him at our Manhattan Care Center today!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 54.8 lbs
1/12/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2-3yrs based on PE Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative ; placed by LVT History: stray found on the street. Subjective / Observed Behavior - BAR; shaking, tense during exam. Allowed all handling. Wagging tail low. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears have mild brown exudate, AU; no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dc 2/5; pd 1/5 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male. testicles are smooth and symmetrical. 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 otitis externa dental disease Prognosis: excellent Plan: ok for sx ear cleaning and claro otic when sedated for sx recommend routine daily dental care after placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery
1/13/2019
adding trazodone 250mg PO q12h x 7 days
1/15/2019
SO BAR in kennel. Barking at kennel front. EN -- eyes are clear. Serous nasal discharge, sneezing and coughing during rounds observation A CIRDC P move to ISO doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 2.5 tablets PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 0.5 tablet PO q24h x 4 days
1/17/2019
adding enrofloxacin due to high incidence of pneumonia in isolation at this time. enrofloxacin 136mg tablet -- Give 2 tablets PO q24h x 14 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Zero came into BxRC on leash. He had relaxed body, and allowed counselors to approach him, pet him, and scan him for a microchip. He sat down and remained seated for the intake, then allowed counselors to collar him and position him for pictures. He followed counselors to the dog holding room, where he climbed into the kennel on his own.
Date of Intake: 1/11/2019
Basic Information:: Zero is a 1 year old large mixed breed. He was found stray and brought into BxRC by his finder.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Zero approached the finder play bowing and jumping. He allowed the finder to pet him, leash him, and take him to his car.
How is this dog around children?: Behavior around children is unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Behavior around other dogs is unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: Behavior around cats is unknown.
Resource guarding:: No known resource guarding behaviors.
Bite history:: No known bite history.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: No known behavioral concerns.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No known medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Behavior in home is unknown.
Date of intake:: 1/11/2019
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/13/2019
Summary:: LEASH WALKING Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: none Reactivity to other dogs: None Reactivity other: none Leash walking comments: Walks calmly on leash SOCIABILITY Loose in room: Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Stood by the door when loose in room, approached assessor briefly HANDLING Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Soft body during handling AROUSAL Jog: Follows handler (loose) Tug: Does not engage with tug toy Comments: None RAISED VOICE No response Comments: None TOY No response Comments: None
Summary:: When off leash with another dog, Hero makes repeated attempts to mount the in heat female greeter dog.
Date of intake:: 1/11/2019
Summary:: Relaxed body and allowed handling at intake
Date of initial:: 1/12/2019
Summary:: Tense, trembling, allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Hero so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Hero presents to be a challenge in the care center with his in-kennel reactivity, he remains highly social when interacting with his human caretakers. However, he has displayed some slight improvement when handlers approach with treats. in Hero is playful, exuberant and actively seeks/solicits attention; he has displayed no handling concerns.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy