Animal Profile
Rock
Hello, my name is Rock. My animal id is #172701. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 3 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 6/29/2023, with the surrender reason stated as person health - allergies.
Rock is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. He at times is easily made fearful or become startled. He has begun to develop 'stranger danger' type reactivity toward select people. Medically, he has osteoarthritis.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Rock is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. He at times is easily made fearful or become startled. He has begun to develop 'stranger danger' type reactivity toward select people. Medically, he has osteoarthritis. Level 3 Behavior Rating: Summary: This dog will need to go to a home with experienced adopters, and we suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and we strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. In many cases, we recommend consultation with a qualified, force-free, reward-based trainer in the future home. Some of the challenges seen at Level 3 are also seen at Level 1 and Level 2, but may be seen at a greater frequency and higher intensity. Please check here for updated adoption hours. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I am playful and cute! I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Rock may take time to warm up to new people or places. He has made many friends with caretakers here, though has some apparent stranger danger and may lunge, hard bark, or growl at select novel strangers. He would benefit from an experienced, adult only home with only adults. A staff member writes: Rock has made strides in being more confident and comfortable here in the shelter. He came to us as a scared and timid dog and is now a calm and confident pup. He is slowly becoming a volunteer and staff favorite as we learn more about his goofy and fun personality. He enjoys pets and will lean his entire body weight against you to get top tier cuddles and pets from staff and volunteers alike. He enjoys playing with toys and running around in the backyard. He is a gorgeous dog inside and out! He cant wait to meet you here at Manhattan Animal Care Centers! A volunteer writes: What a lovely guy is Rock! He started out a bit shy but has really blossomed. The other day I spent time with Rock in the backyard. He is just as charming as can be.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 80 lbs
6/30/2023
Starting trazodone 150mg PO BID indefinitely for shelter FAS
7/1/2023
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years based on size/dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender, owner's son developed severe allergies to pet Subjective: BAR-H Observed Behavior - frozen in kennel, did not come out to interact and was very fearful. Opted to sedate using 0.9 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.9 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM. Adequate sedation reached. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears had moderate dirt/brown waxy debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, diffuse staining, mild tartar (2/4) limited oral exam due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, linear scar over left stifle, 2-3 cm circular areas of alopecia with scarring on both stifles, otherwise healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Assessment Otitis externa AU- r/o yeast vs. other Mild PDDZ Neutered male Linear scar over left stifle - r/o old orthopedic surgery vs. other 2 focal areas of alopecia at area of stifle bilaterally- r/o pressure soar vs. scar from previous trauma vs. other Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks + exam Clean ears AU Otipack x2 in each ear once 1/2 reversal of antisedan IM Monitor while in care Rx: Increasing Trazodone to 250 mg PO BID indefinitely based on new weight Await behavior assessment New home SURGERY: Already neutered
7/5/2023
Hx: coughing repeatedly during rounds, food and treats untouched in kennel S: Quiet, laying down in back of kennel, coughing O: EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild mucoid nasal discharge or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, dry coughing but no sneezing or audible congestion noted while cage side MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) CIRDC +/- pneumonia likely P) Move to Med ISO -Sedate using 0.9 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.9 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM -Thoracic radiographs - Reverse with antisedan using 0.45 ml IM -Place IV catheter and start 200ml/hr throughout the day today then stop -Enrofloxacin injectable (100 mg/ml) 3.6ml IV (dilute/slow) SID x10d -Cerenia (10mg/ml) 3.6 ml IV SID x5d -Reassess and then possibly switch to orals after 5 days
7/5/2023
Radiographs: Airbronchograms visualized on both laterals, increased opacity in right middle lung lobe on v/d A: Pneumonia P: Continue with current treatment plan
7/6/2023
Hx: CIRDC/pneumonia S: QAR, food untouched in kennel O: EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, serous nasal discharge or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, dry coughing but no sneezing or audible congestion noted while cage side MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: CIRDC + pneumonia P) CWCT Restart IV fluids today
7/6/2023
Ate chicken and kitten food readily P: CTM appetite
7/7/2023
Hx: CIRDC/pneumonia S: QAR, coughing repeatedly on walk, ate some food o/n, licked some kitten food this morning O: EENT- eyes clear, serous ocular discharge but no nasal discharge visible H/L- eupneic, dry coughing but no sneezing appreciated MSK/I- ambulatory x4 Neuro- mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC/ pneumonia P: CWCT Restart IV fluids Continue to try and offer food
7/7/2023
Eats if hand fed--likes chicken and kitten food. Continue IV fluids until EOD and then cap them. Try orals tomorrow.
7/8/2023
Hx: CIRDC/pneumonia S: QAR, coughing/ hacking in kennel, did not eat o/n or show interest in kitten food this morning which he reportedly ate well last night O: EENT- eyes clear, serous ocular discharge but no nasal discharge visible H/L- eupneic, dry coughing/hacking MSK/I- ambulatory x4 Neuro- mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC/ pneumonia Hyporexia P: CWCT Continue to try and offer food today if not give injectables as planned +/- add Entyce if indicated
7/8/2023
Persistently has finnicky appetite, will eat some chicken and then shows no interest. IVC removed/ no longer patent Will try orals or will give injectables IM/SQ
7/13/2023
Hx: In medical isolation on treatment for pneumonia. Pulled catheter, but has been receiving enrofloxacin IM. SO: BAR, tense and whale-eyed in kennel eyes clear, mild serous nasal dc apparent eupneic, some soft coughing appreciated, but not continuous ambulatory x4 mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC/pneumonia on treatment P: Adding on clindamycin 450mg PO BID x7d restarting cerenia 60mg PO SID x4d encourage appetite with treat foods
7/15/2023
Hx: In medical isolation on treatment for pneumonia. Appetite has been improving, scheduled for last injectable enrofloxacin this PM SO: BAR, eager for chicken pieces. Has eaten all wet food in kennel overnight eyes clear, mild nasal dc apparent eupneic, occasional coughing coughing appreciated ambulatory x4 mentation alert and appropriate A: pneumonia-improving P: continue current treatment plan start oral enrofloxacin tomorrow in PM restart cerenia for 4 days cerenia 45mg PO SID x4d enrofloxacin 136mg 2 and 3/4 tab PO SID x4d If taking oral medications well plan to move out of medical to iso with recheck scheduled for 7/19
7/16/2023
Pet ate some food o/n but not eating oral clindamycin this am. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge. RESP: Eupneic NEURO: QAR A: Respiratory disease improving but finicky with oral meds. Prognosis: Poor Plan Monitor appetite +/- SQ enrofloxacin
7/18/2023
Pet ate all of food o/n and morning meds. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge. RESP: Eupneic and no coughing. NEURO: QAR A: NO CIRDC or pneumonia symptoms Plan Move out of isolation. Restart trazodone 200mg po bid indefinitely
8/5/2023
Adding Gabapentin to help with kennel FAS/ reactivity. Rx: Gabapentin 300 mg capsules PO BID indefinitely
9/2/2023
Noted on rounds board to be favoring L HL, in kennel periodically is toe touching but then also weight baring on L HL. BAR/barking at kennel door. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge. RESP: Eupneic NEURO: BAR, alert/ appropriate A: L HL lameness- on intake exam was noted to have a linear scar on L HL from suspect prior orthopedic sx, possible soreness from going up/down stairs vs. other Plan Rx: Carprofen 150mg PO SID x5d Recheck in 5 days
9/7/2023
SO: BAR, comes to kennel door barking and taking treats. Lameness not reported on symptoms board eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated ambulatory x4, lameness not appreciated in kennel mentation alert and appropriate A: LH lameness apparently resolved P: continue to monitor while in care
9/9/2023
LH lameness, worse after laying down likely osteoarthritis secondary to orthopedic surgery A: LH lameness P: restarting carprofen and adding gabapentin for pain relief Carprofen 150mg PO SID indefinitely Gabapentin 300mg 1 capsule PO BID indefinitley
7/7/2023
As per Dr. 2172 restarted LRS 200 ml/hr at 9:30 am
7/9/2023
Administered 3.6 ml Enrofloxacin IM split between 2 sites and 3.6 ml Cerenia SQ as per Dr.1657
7/16/2023
As per Dr. 1752, Alerted DVM that patient ate PM meds.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
How is this dog around strangers?: friendly and outgoing with strangers
How is this dog around children?: has spent time with children ages 2-11 and described as relaxed, playful and respectful.
How is this dog around other dogs?: n/a
How is this dog around cats?: n/a
Resource guarding:: no history of resource guarding
Bite history:: no bite history
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: is not bothered by being held/restrained. Afraid of nails being trimmed. Friendly when getting a bath, being brushed and when unfamiliar people approach
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Friendly dog that loves ball toys and playing fetch! Is well behaved when left home alone and knows sit, down, come and stay on command. Love to sleep on a nice bed! Pulls lightly on leash.
Date of intake:: 6/29/2023
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, playful, respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Date of assessment:: 7/2/2023
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: Soft, approaches all, tail wag Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Standing, soft Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Knock: Approaches (loose) Comments: Soft body Toy: No response
Summary:: Unable to be conducted due to behavior.
Summary (5):: 9/15/23- Rock was laying down near the front of his kennel with a soft body and was easily leashed and was taken to the backyard into the first pen. He was put on drag leash, he kept to his self mainly playing with various toys in the pen. When handler called he would look up but then go back to playing with the toys. When other dogs came out, he would follow them for a moment along the fence with a loose body and tail up. He would go back to a toy after a few moments. He allowed handler to pet his side and flanks along with his head while playing with a toy. When another dog came into a neighboring pen, he ignored but when the other dog started playing with a squeaker toy he would want to play with their toy. Handler squeaked another toy and got Rock's attention. He was easily releashed and was returned to his kennel without issue.
Summary (6):: 9/12/23: Rock was reported by staff members to lunge and hard bark at a member of the public outside on the street. 9/12/23- Rock was at the front of his kennel loose body and wagging tail, he was easily leashed. Handler took him for a street walk. Rock would walk in front of handler with slight tension on the leash. He would pulls towards people that are passing with a soft body. Handler tried to get his attention by throwing treats, he didn't respond to the treats thrown on the floor. Handler would pull him closer when passing, he remained soft body throughout. Rock allowed handler to put his head but turned his head when petting his back. Rock was returned to his kennel without issues. 9/7/23: Rock is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and taken out to the yard where he is walked around the pens. When waiting upstairs for his kennel to be ready, he leans against handler's legs and allows petting. When handler scratches his back, he head flips towards handler and handler stops. When an unknown handler walks by, he lunges and hard barks at them until they are out of sight. In his kennel, the same unknown handler passes by and Rock growls and muzzle punches the kennel bars. 8/10/23: Rock is at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body, barking. He is easily leashed and taken out to the yard where he allows petting from handler. He approaches another dog at the fence and begins play bowing. He tries to lick the dogs face through the bars but is pulled away. He is then walked back towards the building but attempts to pull back into the pen. He is pulled away and placed into kennel without issue 7/24/23: Rock is at the front of the kennel barking with a soft body. He is easily leashed and taken out to the yard. In the yard, a drag leash is attached to Rock and he explores his surroundings. He leans against handler and allows petting all over. He is returned to kennel where he begins barking again
Summary (7):: 7/2/23: Rock is at the front of the kennel with a neutral body when approached. When handler opens the kennel door he retreats to the back of the kennel. Handler returns with a longer leash but Rock approaches the front and allows leashing. Due to his behavior at intake he is walked out on two leashes. He is taken to the yard where he relieves himself and explores the yard. After some time Rock begins to soften and becomes social with handlers, allowing them to collar him. Rock is brought back inside and placed in his kennel without issue. 7/1/23: Rock is at the laying at the front of the kennel with a neutral body when approached. Handler cracks the kennel open and tosses him treats. Rock stands up and moves to the back of the kennel and stays there for the remainder of the interaction.
ENERGY LEVEL:: HIGH
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: NO CHILDREN: Due to fearfulness and anxiety we recommend a home with only adults.
Potential challenges: : Anxiety,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: FEARFUL/ANXIETY: Rock demonstrates high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety within the care center. This has lead to him flailing, panicking, and otherwise appearing shut down in select situations. With time he has opened up more, appearing soft, social, and more readily walking or approaching new people or places. There has been one instance where Rock lunged towards a person during a walk. See handouts: Decompression Period, Fear and Defensive Aggression, Generalized Anxiety.