Animal Profile
Ziggazy
Hello, my name is Ziggazy. My animal id is #87091. I am a desexed male brown brindle dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 2/24/2020.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Ziggazy is at risk for behavioral reasons. Ziggazy has remained fearful at the care center and is particularly nervous with handling, avoiding interaction. Ziggazy is able to be leashed and does got out for walks, but extensive handling is not attempted as he is currently uncomfortable with this. Ziggazy would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide a quiet low stress environment and should work with him gradually to slowly build the patience and trust that he needs. Medically, Ziggazy seems healthy.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
A volunteer writes: Ziggazy is a good-natured gent who knows what he likes and likes what he knows, a loyal pet missing his former family but slowly opening up at the Care Center to reveal brilliant bursts of hugging, kissing, tail-wagging energy. He loooves to explore, and long walks through the park are his favorite form of exercise as he sniffs out all the best scents with his sensitive nose, takes care of business as needed, and greets fellow dogs with the same low-key friendliness he shows us, humans. Ziggazy is sweet but stubborn, and when he really wants to linger over a new discovery, he'll plant his feet and remind you that to really appreciate life you sometimes need to stop and smell the roses...or that plastic bag...or whatever is on this tree. It's the little things that count and Ziggazy is counting all of them! He already knows how to come and sit on command and is happy to share his toys so it's no surprise to find he aced his behavior assessment and would fit into almost any home with ease. Quiet, affectionate, and soft as velvet, Ziggazy's patiently waiting at our Manhattan Care Center for his new life to begin...
My medical notes are...
Weight: 51 lbs
1/27/2020
Microchip Scan: Negative, placed MC Evidence of Cruelty: No Observed Behavior: very tense and nervous Sex: intact male Estimated Age: 5 yrs. Subjective: Brought by Police Eyes: both eyes are clean and clear Ears: both ears are clean and clear Oral Exam: mild to moderate tartar Heart: normal rhythm and rate Lungs: normal rhythm and rate Abdomen: palpated, no masses seen, not extended Musculoskeletal: ambulatory Mentation: BARH BCS: 4.5/9 Preliminary Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: need DVM exam and RV NOSF
1/27/2020
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-7 year old based on general appearance Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray, brought in by police after being found loose in a train station Subjective: BAR, mm pink Observed Behavior - Nervous, muzzled for exam but did not show any signs of aggression and allowed full exam while being distracted by cheese Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic, mild referred upper airway noise ABD: Non painful, tense, no masses palpated U/G: two descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, ~1 cm linear scar on left side of top of head (cranial to AS), red nail polish on nails chipping off CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: N/A Wood's Lamp Exam: N/A Assessment Scar on head Prognosis: Good Plan: Replace microchip since negative scan after implantation yesterday OK for adoption SURGERY: Okay for surgery LY
2/3/2020
BAR Clear OU, nndc No coughing or sneezing UG m/i Neuro a/a Rectal clean externally A: -Apparently healthy for surgery P: -Proceed with neuter
2/3/2020
[Surgery Template - Dog Neuter] Was this dog a cryptorchid? No If so describe - Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 0-PDS with one modified Miller's knot and one Surgeon's knot Sub Q closure: 0-PDS in simple continuous pattern Skin closure? 0-PDS in intradermal pattern Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 1379
2/4/2020
Hx: post op exam. Neutered yesterday S: BAR, comes to kennel door when offered treats. Ate treats with good appetite O: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent no coughing or sneezing appreciated during observation period scrotum appears normal and no dc apparent in kennel A: healing neuter P: monitor and continue current plan
2/12/2020
BCS- 5/9
2/26/2020
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? y History: owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -lunges and bites the leash, needs to be sedated for exam. does not allow handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective P = 60 R = 20 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: patient muzzled- not done PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, 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 Assessment: apparently healthy Prognosis: good- needs behavioral assessment Plan: 0.7 mL butorphanol(10mg/ml) and 0.3 mL Dexmeditomidin (0.5mg/ml) given IM for exam awaiting behavioral assessment reversal antiseden 0.3 mL given IM patient recovered uneventfully from sedation
2/3/2020
Neuter/Spay performed by VET: 1379 Patient Anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet documents. Start the following pain managements: 1 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for x 2 days starting the day after surgery. For pain management.
2/11/2020
Unable to re-weight the dog due to behavior concerns. BCS will be needed.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Date of intake:: 2/24/2020
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Other Notes:: 1/27/20, first stay at care center, stray
Date of assessment:: 1/28/2020
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard 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, stays by assessor Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Body soft, stands still Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: No response Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None
Summary:: 1/27: When introduced to the female greeter dog, Ziggazy engages in play with intent to mount. 1/28: Ziggazy mostly attempts to mount the female dog today. 2/25/2020- A gate greeting only is done. When Ziggazy greets a female dog at the fence, He has a soft body and tail wag.
Date of initial:: 1/27/2020
Summary:: Nervous, allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Ziggazy so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. At the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 1/29/20: Ziggazy was harnessed and taken for a walk by a staff member. During the walk, Ziggazy began thrashing his head, appearing uncomfortable with harness. The staff member attempted to take off the harness and Ziggazy snapped at her hand.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Ziggazy has been fearful during his stays at the care center, displaying discomfort with handling, freezing and becoming tense, and snapping at a handler who attempted to take the harness off of him. For this reason, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Ziggazy has been fearful during his stays at the care center, displaying discomfort with handling, freezing and becoming tense, and snapping at a handler who attempted to take the harness off of him. We recommend Ziggazy be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow him to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Ziggazy to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior he presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Ziggazy is a fearful of fast moving things at the care center and would benefit from a slow approach. He has displayed discomfort with handling, freezing and becoming tense, and has snapped at a handler who quickly attempted to remove a harness that was on him and so will need people to move very slowly with him. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Ziggazy displays some mouthiness with handlers at the care center. See handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition.