Animal Profile
Augie
Hello, my name is Augie. My animal id is #74206. I am a desexed male brown dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 4 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender - aco on 12/19/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Augie was placed at risk due to behavioral reasons; he has a bite history and was released for rescue placement by DOH. Augie's behavior in the shelter has deteriorated considerably, he is biting the bars and attacking his kennel. Placement as soon as possible out of the shelter would benefit Augie. He is otherwise healthy.
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A volunteer writes: Augie loves life and makes it clear from the moment you approach his door that he'd be thrilled to join you on the other side with welcoming tail wags and an eager little foot-to-foot dance of anticipation. He's as friendly as he is handsome and I've nicknamed him 'Mr. Enthusiasm' for the way he throws his whole heart and body into everything he does, including giving hugs! A good leash walker and seemingly house trained, Augie enjoys exploring on his own but is still keen to come, sit and stay on command for a treat reward and given the chance you'll find him bouncing around with a plush toy, only too happy to share. Easy to handle during our date and seemingly unconcerned by a barking dog being walked nearby, this good boy did previously tussle with a four-legged sibling so a castle where he alone can be king would suit him best. He's smart, sociable and self-confident and Augie can't wait to step out of his kennel and return to doing what he does best: having fun with family and friends. Visit our Staten Island Care Center and ask to meet Mr. Enthusiasm today, I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 59.2 lbs
8/28/2019
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : brought into shelter by agency Subjective: Observed Behavior - sedated from darting by police, allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam; clean adult teeth seen PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, 2 dart puncture wounds seen at left shoulder with mild swelling, swelling at left jaw with erythema, scabbing and mild ulceration of the skin; two 2 mm scabs at right ear pinna, superficial linear abrasion at nares CNS: sedated from dart Assessment puncture wounds from dart at left shoulder dermatitis/cellulitis at jaw Prognosis: good Plan: clipped and cleaned dart wounds start simplicef 200 mg PO SID x 3 weeks SURGERY: Okay for surgery
9/12/2019
Hx: rounds reported nasal dc eent- nasal dc; sneezing; coughing A) CIRDC P) Doxycycline- 100mg sig: 2 1/2 tabs sid po x 14 d's Baytril- 204mg sig: 1 1/4 tab po sid x 14 d's probiotic capsules sid x 14 d's
9/18/2019
SO Recheck CIRDC day 7 EN -- serous nasal discharge and sniffling. A CIRDC P continue on current tx plan
9/21/2019
SO Recheck CIRDC day 10. BAR in kennel. P has good appetite. EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge and sniffling. A CIRDC P continue on current tx plan
9/26/2019
SO: recheck CIRDC day 14 BAR in kennel, hard barking at front of cage very mild serous d/c while barking that resovles when settles no coughing, sneezing or nasal congestion apparent during rounds observation A: CIRDC resolved P: move out of iso
10/15/2019
Request for trazodone while in shelter Trazodone 100mg 1.5 tablet twice daily indefinitely while in shelter
10/24/2019
Subjective: pre-neuter exam Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam; clean adult teeth seen PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy haircoat Assessment appears healthy Plan: neuter today
10/24/2019
[Surgery Template - Dog Neuter] Was this dog a cryptorchid? No If so describe - Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 PDS Sub Q closure: 2-0 PDS Skin closure? 2-0 PDS intradermal Additional notes: during recovery, dog started to develop spreading uticaria and swelling of the face Gave diphenhydramine 1.2 mls IM, followed by dexamethasone 4 mg IV; started to improve after dexamethasone injection
12/19/2019
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2y Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: Return. DOH-B Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - hard barking, jumping toward staff. Able to muzzle Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed- muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: On trazodone indefinitely
1/8/2020
History 8/28/19 first intake: dart wounds, dermatitis; cleaned wounds and started simplicef 9/12: started doxycycline and baytril for CIRDC (resolved 9/26) 10/15: started trazodone for shelter anxiety 10/24: neutered 12/19: RTS, DOH-B; APH S/O: BAR, active, no c/s/v/d noted. EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness, healthy hair coat, CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: CTM while at BACC Signed HC in AgView, okay for travel
9/4/2019
Unable to administer second dose trazadone within 24 hours.
10/24/2019
Anesthesia Summary: Canine NEUTER Pre Medication: Hydromorphone 2 mg/ml – 1.3 ml IM, once. Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml – 0.15 ml IM, once. Induction: Midazolam 5 mg/ml- 0.5 ml IV, once Propofol 10 mg/ml –10 ml IV, once. Testicular block: Lidocaine/Sterile water/ (1.3mL/1.7 mL), administered pre-operatively. Anesthesia Notes: Size 9.5 mm 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 L cephalic vessel. Intraoperative IV LRS at 5-10mL/kg/hr at 300 mL/hr NSAID: Rimadyl 50mg/mL injectable, 2 mL, SQ, once post-operatively, for post-operative pain relief. Recovery Status: Uneventful Anesthetist/Surgical Monitor : 1289/1494 Start 1 tablet of Carprofen 100 mg SID PO x 3 days as pain management.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Owner stated that dog lounges randomly. Staff was able to put a leash on him and check his microchip. He pulls on the leash and appears to be dog reactive as staff was walking him to his kennel he reacted to all the dog barking in the building.
Date of Intake: 9/4/2019
Basic Information:: Augie is a 9 month old unlatered male mmb. He was given to owner by a friend back in February. He appears healthy and doesn't have any health concerns.
Previously lived with:: adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Owner stated Augie he is friendly/ outgoing towards strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Augie has never been around children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Owner stated Augie is relaxed and playful towards other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Augie behavior towards cats.
Resource guarding:: Augie doesn't resource guard his food, toys or treats.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Very High
Other Notes:: Augie isn't bothered by nail trim or baths. He barks if unfamiliar people knock on the door.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Augie partially is house trained but has accidents indoors. He likes to follow owner around the house and be in the same room as owner. He likes to play with balls, stuffed and squeaky toys. He eats dry food and is well behaved when home alone. He likes to look out the window and knows cues as sit, come, and give paw.
Date of intake:: 8/28/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, profile collected from owners
Previously lived with:: Adults (in previous home for 6 months)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed, playful; does have a bite history with dogs
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Augie bit the other dog in the home multiple times. The other dog in the home and Augie got into an altercation over a bone and were separated. The next day, they were reintroduced to each other and Augie lunged at and bit the other dog multiple times until his owner pulled him off.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Augie is reported to have a very high activity level.
Other Notes:: 12/19/19 (Second stay in the care center) Returned adoption Bite history: Yes, Augie bit humans in his new home twice. One bite was to an adult and did not break skin. The other was to the child who was bitten on the right elbow and left hand, leaving punctures. Details leading up to the bite are unknown, but no clear provocation or trigger was present and no warning behaviors reported.
Date of assessment:: 9/4/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Body soft, jumps up on assessor in social manner Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Body soft Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: Jumps up once on assessor Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: Approaches, jumps up Toy: Grips, relinquishes Toy comments: Body soft
Date of intake:: 12/19/2019
Summary:: Alert, reacted to dogs he heard while walking to his kennel.
Date of initial:: 12/19/2019
Summary:: Hard barking, jumping toward staff.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Augie was reported by his first owner to have a very high activity level. We have also found Augie to be energetic and enthusiastic, and to engage with cue training, toys, and games of "Fetch" in the yard. He is a young 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:: October 2019: Though initially timid, Augie has opened up to handlers, allowing touch and other interaction. Augie has been observed to hard bark and lunge towards passing dogs and humans in kennel and is unable to readily settle on his own. Once outside of the kennel, he continues to display social behavior towards handlers. 1/2/2020: A handler was returning Augie to his kennel when he became kennel reactive when passing another dog's kennel. He became over aroused and began to bite the lead then redirected and attempted to bite the handler's hands. The handler was able to quickly place Augie into the kennel, but was not able to remove the lead. The handler used a hook to remove the lead, but Augie began to bite the hook and pull it into his kennel. A second handler entered the room and went to the other side of the kennel and called him over. Augie released the hook and ran over. She closed the transfer door and the first handler was able to remove the lead successfully. 1/5/2020: Augie is showing signs of deterioration in the care center, including becoming more difficult to return to his kennel and concerning behavior while in the kennel (biting the bars, jumping at the walls).
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: Single-pet home/ Recommend no dog parks: Due to Augie's bite history with another dog, we are recommending that Augie be the only pet in the home and not to visit dog parks.
Potential challenges: : Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog),Kennel presence
Potential challenges comments:: Bite history (dog): In his previous home, Augie bit the other dog in the home multiple times. The other dog in the home and Augie got into an altercation over a bone and were separated. The next day, they were reintroduced to each other and Augie lunged at and bit the other dog multiple times until his owner pulled him off. Please see handout on Bite History. Bite history (human): While in a new home environment, Augie lunged at and bit two members of the new family, one bite breaking skin on a child's elbow and hand. Mouthiness: Augie has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Some pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward (ex. walking away whenever Patrick's teeth make contact with skin). We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy - and ending play or attention whenever Augie puts teeth on skin. He should be rewarded with attention and treats when he stops and/or when she is seeking attention in alternate ways. Please see the handout on mouthiness. Kennel presence: Augie was reported to become dog reactive when other dogs pass by his kennel and hard barks. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Augie may show behavior similar to what he is currently demonstrating in his kennel. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any similar future situations.