Animal Profile

King is on emergency placement for behavior concerns. Though social and attention seeking, King remains highly stressed while in kennel and is very challenging to return to kennel after walks. King has been observed to pancakes, thrash and pull away intensely when returning; he has not been able to be coaxed easily with food or toys. Medically, King is apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. King is on emergency placement for behavior concerns. Though social and attention seeking, King remains highly stressed while in the kennel and is very challenging to return to the kennel after walks. King has been observed to pancakes, thrash, and pull away intensely when returning; he has not been able to be coaxed easily with food or toys. Medically, King is apparently healthy. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am playful and cute! I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I'm ready to learn! I need a patient person who has the time to work on training with me. I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! Please check here for updated adoption hours. A volunteer writes: What an absolutely lovely companion! King and I spent a long time under the canopy in the backyard while it rained cats and dogs (sorry, I couldn't resist). He is a big guy but also a big baby. King is as sweet as can be, a very gentle soul. He spent most of the time leaning on my lap trying to figure out what the rain was and where it was coming from and periodically nuzzling me. Come meet this wonderful boy at Manhattan ACC.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 66 lbs

Vet Notes
Post Surgery Note

1/29/2023

Estimated age:1-3yo Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -sweet, allowed all medical handling, very interested in treats Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = not performed P =88bpm R = 32bpm BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testes palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, intermittent lameness on LFL, erythema and swelling interdigital space x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment 2yo MI Large mixed breed -mild pododermatitis Prognosis: excellent Plan: intake task foot soak x 4 rimadyl 50mg PO BID x 5 days douxo mousse BID x 7 days SURGERY: Okay for surgery

2/2/2023

Surgery report - canine neuter Was this dog a cryptorchid? No - normal canine scrotum and testicles Scrotal incision along median raphe Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 0 Monocryl in modified Miller's knots Sub Q closure: 0 Monocryl in single stitch Skin closure? Left open to drain Green linear tattoo near incision site to denote neuter status. Scrotal wrap placed during recovery. 0.2 ml epinephrine instilled into scrotum to help with vasoconstriction. 1088

2/2/2023

Pre-op exam S: Alert, calm, stood still for exam O: BAR-H, BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist, CRT <2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Clean adult teeth. PLNs: Not significantly enlarged H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. No coughing or sneezing. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Male intact, testicles soft and symmetrical Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: Appropriate surgical candidate P: Neuter today 1088

9/6/2023

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years based on dentition, consistent with previous exams Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: Owner surrender, previously at shelter in January 2023 Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -sweet, allowed all medical handling, very interested in treats, high energy jumping up on staff. Would benefit from harness. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen- no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = not performed P = WNL R = panting BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean-- erythematous pinnae AU (suspect from overexcitement), no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no obvious tartar noted 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, 5-7 cm linear scar on left lateral thorax, erythema of interdigital space x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Neutered male Mild pododermatitis Otherwise healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Rx: Trazodone 250mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Already neutered

9/21/2023

Starting gabapentin 500mg PO BID indefinitely for in shelter FAS

2/2/2023

Canine neuter performed by Vet: 1088 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents. Start the following pain managements: Rimadyl 100 mg Tablets, Give 1.5 tablets, orally, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery. -- Dispensed meds are located in the white meds box in client care.—

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: King is an approximately 2 year old neutered male large mixed breed dog.

Previously lived with:: adults, children

How is this dog around strangers?: King is friendly and outgoing arounds strangers. He plays gently, somewhat rough, and obsessively with adults.

How is this dog around children?: King has frequently spent time with children ages 8 and above. King is described as playful, respectful, and hyperactive around children. He plays somewhat rough with children. His owner notes he is very playful, but sometimes doesn't realize his size. He listens very well to the kids when they give him commands.

How is this dog around other dogs?: King has not spent significant time around other dogs, but is generally friendly, outgoing, and playful with unfamiliar dogs when walking. He has been observed to play somewhat rough with other dogs. About three months ago, King was bitten by a dog while on a walk. The bite did break skin and necessitated medical attention. King's owner brought him to Urgent Vet in the Bronx, where he received stitches.

How is this dog around cats?: King has not spent time around cats.

Resource guarding:: No reported issues. King is friendly and unbothered when his food/bowl is touched while eating, when a bone/rawhide/treat is taken away, and when a toy/other object is taken away.

Bite history:: No bite history reported.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Very high

Other Notes:: King is reported to be hard to control, be anxious when left alone, destroy stuff indoors, and destroy stuff outdoors. During storms/fireworks, King isn't bothered. King is friendly and unbothered when pushed/pulled off of furniture, when disturbed while sleeping/resting, when given a bath, when brushed, and when an unfamiliar person approaches his house/yard/owner/a family member. It is unknown how King reacts when held/restrained or when his nails are trimmed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: About three months ago, King was bitten by a dog while on a walk. The bite did break skin and necessitated medical attention. King's owner brought him to Urgent Vet in the Bronx, where he received stitches.

For a New Family to Know: King is a friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, and anxious dog with a very high energy level. King loves to cuddle, play, run, and play tug of war. When you're home, King will follow you around and be in the same room. King likes to play with balls, stuffed toys, squeaky toys, and bone/chew toys. King likes to play chase, wrestling, and tug. King has been kept mostly indoors and sleeps on his own dog bed or with his owner. King eats both wet and dry Sports Mix dog food three times per day. King's favorite treat is peanut butter. King is housetrained and usually goes potty in grass, gravel, or dirt. King will bark/whine when left alone in the home but is otherwise well-behaved. King digs when he is left alone in the yard. King was previously crate trained but doesn't need it now. King knows how to sit, lay down, and stay. King is used to brisk walks on leash for exercise and pulls very hard on the leash. King wanders some but comes when called when off leash.

Date of intake:: 9/6/2023

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender

Previously lived with:: Adults, children

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Playful, active, rough at times

Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly, playful

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, affectionate, playful, anxious with a high energy level

Other Notes:: 1/28/23, Stray, no known history

Date of assessment:: 9/7/2023

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate-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: Soft, wiggly, jumps up, licks face Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Soft, leaning in Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None

Summary:: 1/29/23: King sniffs a dog at the gate with forward body language, ears forward, toe tapping, tail high and wagging, and whining. 9/6/23 When greeting another dog through the fence, King approaches with a loose body and low wag, he greets briefly and then moves away.

Summary (3):: 9/21/23: King is at the front of the kennel loose and wiggly. He is easily leashed and removed from kennel where he pulls very hard. On the street, he continues to pull very hard. Upon seeing another dog, he tries to pull in their direction while screaming loudly. The other dog is moved across the street and King tries to pull in their direction. After petting King, King begins jumping up high in air, grabbing the leash, coming up to handler's shoulders. Handler is able to keep him away and initially he does not stop for treats but after a minute, he does. He continues to pull hard on the way back and is returned to kennel without issue. 9/20/23 King is screaming loudly in kennel, jumping up, hypersalivating. 9/16/23 Staff members report that King is challenging to manage in the shelter at times due to his hard pulling as well as difficulty returning to kennel. When attempting to return King to his kennel he begins to pancake and thrash backwards/pull away extremely hard. Recently treats and toys have not been helping and handlers often utilize a second leash on his back end. Once in kennel, King is often observed to be highly stressed and anxious (whining, screeching, panting). He remains social and attention seeking outside of kennel. 9/7/23: King was observed to jump up high on the fence in the yard after seeing another dog. He is high pitch vocalizing but is able to be leashed easily by their handler. 9/7/23: King is at the front with loose wiggly body. He is easily removed from kennel. He pulls hard out to the street where he explores and only pulls moderately. He whines at other dogs but with soft body. When in the behavior room is exuberant jumping onto handler and in one instance biting at the leash but easily relinquishes. He allows petting and re-leashing and returns to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 9/6/2023

Summary:: Loose, wiggly

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the high level of jumping up on people seen at the care center, we recommend a home without young children.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: King is easily overstimulated during interactions and begins continuously jumping up high towards handlers. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Anxiety: King has displayed some anxiety in the care center, whining and panting during interaction; anxiety is also reported by his previous owner. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety should these concerns arise in a future home.