Animal Profile
Steele
Hello, my name is Steele. My animal id is #66616. I am a desexed male brown brindle dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 6/20/2019, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving - no pets allowed.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Steele was placed at risk due to his medical condition; he was diagnosed with a Heart murmur, Lipoma, nuclear sclerosis and has mass. Steele's initial timidity and fearful behavior, we feel it would be best for him to be placed in a stable home environment with no young children, as loud noises and sudden movements may startle him.
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A staff member writes: This mushy face is a love bug. He is laid back, enjoying the sun. He doesn't let anything hold him back, not even his health. Food and constant love is the way to his heart! Come to Brooklyn Animal Care Centers and pick up your man of Steele.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 74.2 lbs
6/21/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8y Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : owner surrender Subjective: BARH, normal appetite, no elimination concerns Observed Behavior - tense posture, did not warm up. was muzzled Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes OU nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled, incisors unremarkable PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, grade 3 HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered, no leakage or discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, 2 firm small masses <1cm on either thorax and 1 2-3cm soft mobile, subdermal mass on the L ventral abd healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: visually normal Assessment masses - lipoma and mast cell HM nuclear sclerosis Prognosis: fair Plan: rec cardio consult +/- US rec excisional biopsy of masses with histo FNA mass - large amount of mast cells with an approx number of RBC surrounding benedryl 2mg/kg IM once during FNA Benedryl 2mg/kg PO BID until excision famotidine 0.5mg/kg PO SID until excision SURGERY: neutered
6/23/2019
Hx: Intake 6/23, diagnosed with Mast Cell Tumor via FNA. Currently on Benadryl and Famotidine. Noted to have a head tilt on rounds board. EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge, OU nuclear sclerosis. PLN: No enlargements noted U/G: male neutered, no leakage or discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, various masses noted on body(2 firm small masses <1cm on thorax and 1 2-3cm soft mobile, subdermal mass on the L ventral abdomen), no ectoparasites appreciated CNS: Cranial nerves intact, full neuro exam not performed, no ataxia or head tilt appreciated. Rectal: visually normal Assessment Lipoma Mast cell tumor HM nuclear sclerosis Plan: Continue to monitor at BACC Rec cardio consult +/- US Rec excisional biopsy of masses with histo Continue benadryl 2mg/kg PO BID until excision Continue famotidine 0.5mg/kg PO SID until excision
6/26/2019
Progress exam-CIRDC noted on rounds History: Intake 6/21/19-multiple masses (lipoma and mast call on FNA), Heart murmur, nuclear sclerosis. Started on benadryl and famotidine. Subjective: BAR. Sneezing with nasal d/c. No cvd. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, serous nasal d/c H/L: Normal RR/RE, sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities. No head tilt noted. Assessment: CIRDC Mast cell tumor Heart murmur Nuclear sclerosis Prognosis: Good to poor Plan: CTM while at BACC Move to iso Start baytril 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 7/10 Continue benadryl 2mg/kg PO BID and famotidine 0.5mg/kg PO SID until excision Recheck day 7 Rec excisional biopsy and cardio consult with placement
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake Steele allowed handling. Counselor was able to collar and take a photo.
Date of Intake: 6/20/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Steele is approximately 8 years old. It is an altered male. He was surrendered due to the owner moving and the apartment does not allow pets.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?: Owner stated Steele is a friendly and outgoing around strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Owner stated Steele lived with their 3 1/2 year old son. He is relaxed and playful around them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Has not been around other dogs so it is unknown of the behavior.
How is this dog around cats?: Has not been around cats so it is unknown of the behavior.
Resource guarding:: Owner stated Steele does not resource guard his food or toys. He does not mind if you try to take it away.
Bite history:: None
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Owner stated Steele is a friendly, affectionate, playful and shy dog. He is very lovable. He rarely seek attention when your home. He likes to play with toys such as ball. He is mostly indoors. He eats dry food 2x a day. He is housed trained. He does not mind being groomed. He is well behaved when left in the house. He has been crate trained before, up to 8 hours a day. He knows ques such a sit, come, and stay. He slow walks on leashes.
Date of intake:: 6/20/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 Child (3)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and playful (w/resident child)
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Steele is described as friendly, affectionate, playful and shy with a medium level of energy.
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate-hard pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Neutral body, ears erect, closed mouth, tense head, distracted by outside noises, approaches handler, solicits attention, leans into and accepts all contact Call over: Approaches readily, neutral Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Neutral body, leans into handler, low tail, closed mouth, lip licking, ears neutral, accepts all contact Exuberant handling: Neutral body, leans into handler, low tail, closed mouth, lip licking, ears neutral, accepts all contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows handler, neutral body, low tail Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Pulls hard toward door when assistant exits; No response to knock; Approaches assistant after a few seconds, neutral body, low tail, ears forward Toy Toy comments: Minimal interest
Summary:: According to Steele’s previous owner, Steele did not socialize with other dogs while in their care. 6/21: When off leash at the Care Centers, Steele greets with a neutral posture. He is sexually motivated and licks the greeter’s rear end before moving away when interrupted.
Date of intake:: 6/20/2019
Summary:: Allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 6/21/2019
Summary:: Tense; Muzzled as a precaution
ENERGY LEVEL:: Steele has been observed to exhibit a medium level of energy during his interactions in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to Steele's initial timidity and fearful behavior, we feel it would be best for him to be placed in a stable home environment with no young children, as loud noises and sudden movements may startle him. It is advised that the new adopters should be able to exercise appropriate and safe management when handling Steele, allowing him to acclimate and decompress at his own pace. Force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing or exposing Steele to new and unfamiliar situations, as well as utilizing guidance from a qualified, professional trainer/behaviorist.
Potential challenges: : Fearful,Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Although Steele displays social behavior, he does appear to startle easily and is initially wary of interacting with handlers. Steele warms up quickly and allows all handling, but should never be forced to interact or approach if he is not comfortable. Please see handout on Decompression period, as well as handout on Fear. Strength/leash pulling: Steele was observed to display leash pulling due to his strength. Please refer to the handout on Strength/leash pulling.