Animal Profile
Alcapun
Hello, my name is Alcapun. My animal id is #62716. I am a desexed male brown dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 6/10/2019.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Alcapun is at risk for behavioral reasons. Alcapun has a bite history and has displayed handling and touch sensitivities. Alcapun would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification. Medically, Alcapun has dental disease which may require further care.
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Hi everyone! My name is Alcapun! I know what you're thinking... sounds like Al Capone, but I'm no gangster so feel free to (sing it with me!) call me Al. I was a little bit scared when I first arrived but after meeting some canine and human friends, I have been feeling much more comfortable! I love to get up close to my human pals and give them big, slobbery kisses to show how much I love them, and to ask for a few extra scratches or treats. I've been getting a lot of those while my friends teach me to 'sit' and lie down! They call it learning my manners, but I call it snack time. Either way, we all have so much fun it doesn't feel like training! Please come and meet me at Manhattan ACC and I'll show you what I have learned!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 93.2 lbs
5/14/2019
Microchip Scan: Negative, placed MC Evidence of Cruelty: No Observed Behavior: Green, allows handling Sex: Neutered male Estimated Age: 6 yrs. Subjective: O/S Eyes: both eyes are clean and clear Ears: both ears are clean and clear Oral Exam: mild tartar Heart: normal rhythm and rate Lungs: normal rhythm and rate Abdomen: palpated, no masses seen, not extended Skin: alopecia, patches of skin loss in the joints Musculoskeletal: ambulatory Mentation: BARH BCS : 5/9 Preliminary Assessment:skin loss, alopecia, lump in the rt hind leg Plan: need DVM exam and RV NOSF
5/15/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~6yrs based on O hx; suspect P may be closer to 8yrs based on PE. Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative. placed by LVT History : O surrendered along with Nena 62715. O unable to keep both dogs in apartment and already has others in home. Subjective / Observed Behavior - BAR, allowed all handling for PE and LVT tasks. Resists muzzle and nail trim by bucking, head swinging, pawing at muzzle. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dc 1/5; pd 2/5 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmur ausculted; 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; multiple 3mm pink, non haired skin tags along lateral thighs, healthy hair coat. nails are long CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal. Assessment dental disease skin tags Prognosis: excellent Plan: attempted nail trim -- P will not allow w/o sedation SURGERY: neutered
5/18/2019
SO BAR in kennel. P is standing at the front of the kennel, interested in passerby. EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge, sneezing and coughing during rounds A CIRDC P move to ISO enrofloxacin 204mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q24h x 10 days cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 1 tablet Po q24h x 4 days
5/19/2019
Diarrhea reported and she is leaving today for adoption. Sending home metronidazole 500 mg PO BID x 5 days. Continue meds for CIRDC.
6/11/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 years based on our previous records Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned POSITIVE History : Adopted recently, then surrendered due to behavioral concerns. Reported to be pleasant most of the time but not take correction well. Subjective: Alert, walks calmly on leash Observed Behavior - Calm on leash. Sedated for a relaxed exam: Dexdomitor 1 ml IM and butorphanol 0.75 ml IM. Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None Objective BAR-H (prior to sedation), MMs pink and moist, BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Stage 2 periodontitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic. Occasional sneeze/cheek-puffing (prior to sedation). ABD: Soft, not distended, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Sedation reversed with 1 ml Antisedan IM. Assessment: Dental disease, overweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Recommend daily tooth brushing, regular dental cleanings, weight loss of 10-20 lbs 1088
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Alcapun had a loose body and allowed for a counselor to collar, scan for a microchip and place into a kennel.
Date of Intake: 5/13/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Previously lived with:: 4 Adults 3 Dogs
How is this dog around strangers?: Nena and Alcapun is friendly and outgoing with strangers.
How is this dog around children?: No children in previous home.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Nena and Alcapun are kept separated in the home.
How is this dog around cats?: No cats in previous home.
Resource guarding:: Nena and Alcapun is not bothered when the client tries to touch their food bowl while eating. Nena and Alcapun is not bothered when the client takes away a bone, treat or toy away.
Bite history:: Nena and Alcapun did not bite or scratch a person or animal in previous home.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High energy level
Other Notes:: Nena and Alcapun both tolerate baths but will try to run away of the water is cold.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Alcapun has overgrown nails.
For a New Family to Know: Nena and Alcapun are indoor dogs and enjoy sleeping on the couch or on the bed with the owner. Nena and Alcapun is fed, fruits, wet food, dry food and house food. Nena and Alcapun enjoy playing with balls and are very energetic. Nena and Alcapun are taken out for walks twice a day and both pull very hard on the leash.
Date of intake:: 5/13/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults and 3 dogs
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward dogs:: Kept separated from the other dogs in the home
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Alcapun growled and bit the boyfriend's arm and broke skin when the boyfriend reached for his collar in an attempt to remove him from the room.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Alcapun is described as having a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 5/14/2019
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: Body soft, seeks contact Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Body soft Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None
Summary:: SECOND STAY: 6/29: WHen introduced off leash to a female greeter dog, Alcapun engages in bouncy play. FIRST STAY: 5/14: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Alcapun is somewhat fearful and allows polite greeting but keeps mostly to himself. 5/15: Alcapun engages in bouts of soft bouncy play with a female dog today. 5/16-5/18: Alcapun is soft and social with all dogs today.
Date of intake:: 5/13/2019
Summary:: Loose body, allowed handling
Date of initial:: 5/13/2019
Summary:: Allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: Alcapun is described as having a high level of activity. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Alcapun.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the noted behavior concerns from the previous owners regarding his handling sensitivity and bite history, we recommend an adult-only home for Alcapun. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the noted behavior concerns from the previous owners regarding his handling sensitivity and bite history where he bite the owner's boyfriend on the arm while he was attempting to move him from the room, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Bite history (human),House soiling,Handling/touch sensitivity,Separation anxiety,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: The previous owner reports that Alcapun has had accidents in the home before. Please see handout on House soiling. Handling/touch sensitivity: The previous owner reports that Alcapun would nip at their faces when they would grab him in an attempt to move him off of furniture and out of rooms. He escalated to growling and biting the boyfriend on the arm when he attempted to move him to a different room. These incidents suggest that Alcapun is very uncomfortable with this handling. He will need a very slow approach when attempting to handle him in this way. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Bite history: When the owner's boyfriend reached for his collar in an attempt to move him to a different room, Alcapun growled and bit his arm and broke skin. Please see handout on Bite history. Anxiety: The previous owners report that Alcapun has extreme anxiety when he is confined to one room or a kennel alone. He barks until someone comes and on one occasion, he broke through a door. Please see handout on Separation Anxiety and Anxiety.