Animal Profile
Marlin
Hello, my name is Marlin. My animal id is #25186. I am a male gray dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 4/13/2018.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Marlin is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs, and will require treatment with antibiotics, likely for 14 days. Marlin is also underweight, and has dental disease and a heart murmur. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Marlin, whom we believe would be suitable to most homes.
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A volunteer writes: Serious as a Beaver. So quiet in his kennel but ready when you are. This is Marlin who so knows that my pocket is full of treats. He hovers around me, then sits at once with an anxious look on his face when he sees my hand holding a dry liver nugget. He can be eager taking treats but corrects nicely after "counseling". Marlin needs a little more meat around the bones and he will be one handsome and attractive bachelor. He is quite obedient, food motivated and likely as a result, very trainable. Marlin is a good walker, likely house trained(very) and polite with other dogs neared. He meets for now only gals in playgroups with his peers where he has been polite, playful and a gentleman. Marlin did not play yet with me but he clearly enjoyed caresses and butt scratches. At some point(not caught on camera), he forgot all about his solemness and rolled on his side for belly rubs. I bet that Marlin will do just that once he is home with you, well fed, safe and mostly loved. Come and meet him soon at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 52.125 lbs
4/14/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020023794061 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows handling, very fixated on other animals in intake, jumpy but does not aggress Sex: intact male Estimated Age: appx 5-6y Subjective: old tail fractures, coat has dry grey paint splashed on it, damage to pinnae as if poorly cropped (parts missing, not completely cut across), middling aged animal Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy Plan: DVM intake
4/14/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with heart murmur and the staff veterinarians are issuing a permanent waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
4/21/2018
Parvovirus Antibody Test Dot Blot Test indicates PROTECTED (6).
4/14/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6-7yrs based on PE and dentition Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. History : stray brought in by NYPD Subjective / Observed Behavior - BAR; curious, sniffing around. Allowed all handling. Very friendly. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: corneal precipitate OS; ears clean,; cropped horizontally AS, 2 triangular croppings AD no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dc 2/5; pd 2/5 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: 2/6 L systolic murmur ausculted, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male; smooth, symmetrical. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, abnormal/ crooked tail CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment underweight dental disease heart murmur corneal precipitate, OS Prognosis: good. Plan: weight management cardiology consult once placed / adopted routine dental care once placed / adopted. SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to heart murmur
4/18/2018
S/O -BAR, appears docile and friendly at front of cage -moderate serous nasal discharge, soft sneezing; intermittent hacking cough with end gag -appears eupnic A 1.CIRDC P -move to isolation -doxycycline 250 mg PO SID X 4 days -cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Marlin approached me with a wagging tail and sniffed my legs. Marlin allowed me to place a leash on him and pulled hard when he heard the other dogs. Marlin allowed me to collar him and then pulled hard towards the back where the dogs were. Marlin became tense when I tried to get him into the kennel and pulled back to avoid going in. I was unable to place Marlin in the kennel and he remained by my side where he laid down and would whine.
Date of Intake: 4/13/2018
Basic Information:: Marlin is approximately a 3 year old male gray and white large mixed breed dog. Marlin was found by the police on 4/13/18 around 4:00pm.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Marlin was friendly with the officer and allowed him to place a collar and leash on him. Marlin allowed the officer to pet him.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 4/13/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 4/15/2018
Look:: 1. Dog's eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Marlin was interested in sniffing around the room. After a few minutes, he approached the assessor with a soft body and displayed social behavior. He then went back to sniffing around the room, intermittently being social towards the assessor. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 4/14: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Marlin greets politely and engages in soft bouncy play when solicited.
Summary (2):: 4/15: Marlin engages in soft play.
Summary (3):: 4/17-18: Marlin mostly keeps to himself while exploring his surroundings.
Date of intake:: 4/13/2018
Summary:: Marlin allowed handling but would not go into the kennel.
Date of initial:: 4/13/2018
Summary:: Marlin was social and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Marlin 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:: Marlin has displayed highly social behavior in the care center. Marlin presents well in the kennel, displaying loose body and wagging tail when approached by either known staff and volunteers as well as novel people. In kennel he also engages with enrichment of all kinds. Once out of his kennel he solicits petting and attention from people, and will engage in games with toys.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy