Animal Profile
Benji
Hello, my name is Benji. My animal id is #65751. I am a desexed male tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 5 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 8/23/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Benji is at risk for behavioral reasons. Benji has deteriorated during his stay in the care center and has exhibited increasing dog reactivity. Benji would be best suited for placement with an experienced adopter prepared to offer reward based training. Medically, Benji seems healthy.
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A volunteer writes: If you like your furry friends smiley, stunning, and oh-so-sweet, then you definitely need to meet Benji! From the moment I see this boy's sweet, buttery face break out into a smile as I invite him for a walk...well, I can't help but smile too! Benji is an active boy who pulls a bit on leash but is also very responsive to his handler so, hello, new workout buddy! Benji also loves his snacks and takes them gently from you palm, even sitting if you ask politely. Our boy is looks and manners. So get ready for buttery goodness and come meet our Benji, we promise he won't disappoint! Benji is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 56 lbs
6/14/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approx 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative, placed at intake History : Stray Subjective: BARH, panting, eagerly approaches handler, tense body, allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective: P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar and gingivitis, stage II-III ddz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male, two scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, cranial thoracic nipples larger than the rest CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: Dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Neuter, recommend dental cleaning with placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery
6/18/2019
Hx: 6/14 intake dental dz SO: BAR, good appetite, unremarkable elimination Multiple coughs heard during assessment along with gagging Serous nasal discharge present EENT: Eyes clear OU, no ocular discharge H/L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE Neuro: A&A MSI: Ambulatory x4 Abd: visually normal A: CIRDC P: Enrofloxacin 10mg/kg PO SID for 14 days recheck d7 Move to ISO
6/24/2019
Hx: 6/14 intake APH 6/18 CIRDC, started on baytril SO: BAR, good appetite, unremarkable elimination Few coughs heard during assessment Serous nasal discharge present EENT: Eyes clear OU, no ocular discharge H/L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE Neuro: A&A MSI: Ambulatory x4 Abd: visually normal A: CIRDC dental dz P: Enrofloxacin 10mg/kg PO SID until 7/1 recheck d10 rec dental with placement
6/27/2019
History 6/14 stray intake: dental disease 6/18: Diagnosed with CIRDC, started baytril S: BAR, active and wiggly at front of kennel, no v/d noted, eating well. O: EENT: Eyes clear, sniffling and mild serous nasal discharge noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat, BCS 5/9 CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: CIRDC Plan: Continue baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 7/1 Recheck CIRDC day 14
7/1/2019
Hx: 6/14 stray intake: dental disease 6/18: Diagnosed with CIRDC, started baytril SO: BAR, affectionate, fair appetite, unremarkable elimination. EENT: Eyes clear, mod serous nasal discharge noted H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Dental dz CIRDC P: extend baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 7/8 doxy 10mg/kg PO SID until 7/10 Recheck CIRDC day 17
7/5/2019
H: Recheck CIRDC day 18 S: BARH. No csvd noted. Eyes: Grossly appropriate OU. Ears: Unremarkable AU. Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. BCS = 5/9 Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment: CIRDC- no signs noted Plan: ok to finish medications and move out of isolation
7/8/2019
Per canine behavior, start trazodone 5mg/kg PO BID for shelter anxiety
7/15/2019
History 6/14 stray intake: dental disease 6/18: Started baytril for CIRDC 7/5: CIRDC resolved 7/8: started trazodone for shelter anxiety S/O: Scheduled for neuter at ASPCA tomorrow. BARH, pulling on lead, panting, tense body, but allows all handling EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pink, CRT <2, mild-mod tartar, stage II ddz H/L: panting throughout exam, no overt murmur, SSP; Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male, two scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat, BCS 5/9 CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Dental disease P: CTM while at BACC, recommend regular dental care with placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery
8/26/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 5 years - exam is consistent with that Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned POSITIVE History : Adopted from here, brought in as stray Subjective: Energetic, pulls handler into exam room Observed Behavior - Wagging tail, jumps around. Very relaxed, not tense, but very energetic and difficult to restrain due to size. Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 - well-muscled EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic, no coughing or sneezing ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, not distended U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Linear scar around thorax (where you would calculate thoracic circumference, just caudal to front legs) - normal underlying skin, no erythema/scabbing/swelling CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Mild tartar 2. Linear scar around thorax - suspect pt has sensitive skin and this is due to regular use of a front-clip harness Prognosis: Good Plan: Recommend daily tooth brushing 1088
9/21/2019
Rechecked weight. 57# today.
9/29/2019
O: 5 mm superficial laceration on haired skin near lateral canthus OD. Cornea wnl. A: Trauma from rubbing on cage door likely Plan: NeoPolyBac ointment OD BID x 5 days.
10/5/2019
SO Recheck wound along the right lateral canthus. eyes -- eyes are clear. wound along the R canthus is healed, with healthy pink non-haired skin A wound -- healed P continue to monitor in shelter
10/23/2019
SO: on rounds appears lethargic QAR in kennel ACS staff reports was bright and perky on walk today with lots of energy-did have some diarrhea consistently losing weight since in shelter eyes clear, mild ocular d/c crusted at medial canthus OU no coughing, sneezing or nasal d/c apparent during rounds observation period A: lethargy P: proviable capsules 1 capsule daily for 7 days monitor have added TID feeding recheck tomorrow for any progression
10/24/2019
SO: on rounds BAR no diarrhea or vomiting reported at front of kennel, wagging tail A: apparently healthy P: continue to monitor
11/14/2019
Adding gabapentin 200mg PO q12h x 7 days P is showing stereotypic behavior (circling in kennel, jumping)
11/20/2019
No circling seen during rounds observation period continue with current treatment
7/6/2019
DISPENSED ENROFLOXACIN 204MG 1.5 TAB sid X 3 DAYS, DOXYCYCLINE 100MG 3 TAB sid X 5 DAYS TO ADOPTIONS 7/5/19 - 1649
7/17/2019
Carprofen 100 mg 1 tablet PO every 1 day FOR 2 DAYS TO ADMISSIONS.
7/16/2019
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
8/24/2019
Animal was last here <3m ago and is up to date on vaccines. No major changes to physical state since last here.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
During intake Benji (FKA Vito) had an open mouth and was wagging his tail. He allowed the counselor to collar him and take his picture with no problems. Additional Intake Behavior (6/12/19): While in the lobby and encountering a novel dog walking by on leash, Benji was observed to pull hard toward the dog and vocalize.
Basic Information:: Benji (FKA Vito) is a large tan male dog that was found wandering loose outside and was brought to the ACC as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown information
How is this dog around strangers?: When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time Benji (FKA Vito) was friendly and outgoing.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown information
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown information
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown information
Resource guarding:: Unknown information
Bite history:: Unknown information
Other Notes:: Unknown information
Medical Notes: Unknown information
For a New Family to Know: Unknown information
Date of intake:: 8/23/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history
Other Notes:: 6/10/19: First stay at care center: Stray, no known history
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild-moderate pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Neutral body, tail high and tagging, ears erect, closed mouth, explores room and marks, approaches handlers, jumps up soliciting attention, stress yawn, accepts contact Call over: Approaches readily, soft and loose, jumps up onto handler's lap Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Neutral body, tail high and wagging, some panting, ears neutral, accepts all contact Exuberant handling: Neutral body, tail high and wagging, lip licking, some panting, ears neutral, soft head flips, accepts all contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows handler, soft and loose; Somewhat engages in play, softly Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: No response to knock; Approaches assistant, soft and loose, jumps up soliciting attention, tail wagging, panting Toy Toy comments: Minimal interest
Summary:: Benji was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around other dogs is unknown. Due to history of barking and lunging at dogs during a previous stay in the care center, a single pet home is recommended due to severity of this behavior. BROOKLYN CARE CENTER: 6/13: When off leash at the Care Center, Benji is introduced to a novel female dog. He initially does not greet the female and explores the yard, but when the female approaches him the exchange genital sniffs and he slowly becomes sexually motivated. He heightens his posture and positions himself to mount but is interrupted by handlers. He walks away and continues exploring the pens. 6/17: Benji continues to display sexually motivate behaviors with a novel female. He does not attempt to mount the female and listens to handler interruption. He walks away to explore the pens. 7/9: Upon his return to playgroup from the Wellness Ward, Benji's sexual motivation has become more intense, fixating on the female dog, difficult to distract and becomes frustrated- barking and lunging to get to her.
Date of intake:: 6/12/2019
Summary:: Tail wagging, open mouth; Allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 6/14/2019
Summary:: Tense body, approached staff readily, panting; Allowed all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: Benji has been observed to exhibit a medium level of energy during his interactions in the care center.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 10/24: Benji pulls extremely hard while on leash. In the yard, he is distracted by the other dog in the adjacent pen. He will jump up onto the fence and vocalize. Once the other dog leaves the yard, he continues to pace the yard either seeking exit or the other dog. He allows handler to pet him but does not seek attention. 10/28/19 Benji was easily leashed. When taken to the yard he began doing laps and practicing cues but spotted a dog in the hallway and began fixating and jumping up on the fence to see the on the dog. Benji was not responsive to treats, toys or having his name called. When another dog entered the yard he began vocalizing and jumping up, pacing and was fixated on the dog, pulling on his way back to his kennel. 10/29/19 Benji was jumping up and barking in his cage but responded to the "sit" cue for a treat. He was also receptive to in kennel clicker training, whereas whenever he placed all four paws on the floor, the handler would click the clicker and offer Benji a treat. He caught on to this pretty quickly, knowing that 'four on the floor' equals treats, however, in between treats, he would jump on to the kennel doors. He was revisited later in the day, and was able to remain with all four paws on the floor for a total of seven seconds before jumping on the kennel door again. 11/3/19- Benji jumped on his hind legs when approached the cage but upon seeing a treat he lowered himself onto all 4 legs and received a treat. He practiced staying on all 4 legs (using the clicker as a marker) and was able to remain standing with no barking for almost a minute. Benji did not vocalize at all during this interaction. 11/4/19 Benji was in his bed and came forward, getting up on his hind legs but not barking. He came down when asked. 11/11/19 Benji has been working on his in kennel presence. He did not jump up when I initially approached and was able to practice holding the "sit" cue for around a minute before beginning to whine and then jumping up but was very good about getting back down once i turned away from him and will readily sit for a treat.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: Recommend no dog parks/Single pet home: Due to the concerning behaviors that Benji has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG BEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Benji should not visit dog parks and should be the only resident dog until he has had the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills when interacting with other dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Benji receive any follow up under the supervision of a certified trainer or behaviorist.
Potential challenges: : Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity: While in the lobby and encountering a novel dog walking by on leash, Benji was observed to pull hard toward the dog and vocalize. During walks on leash, Benji has been observed to hard bark, whine and pull towards dogs in passing. Should this behavior arise in a home environment, please refer to the handout for On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.