Animal Profile
Zeus
Hello, my name is Zeus. My animal id is #87345. I am a male brown dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/23/2020, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Zeus is at risk for behavioral reasons. Zeus came to us as an owner surrender after his owner experienced personal matters and was no longer able to care for him. Zeus is described as a friendly, energetic dog who loves to be pet and enjoys playing fetch and tug. Though he is also reported to express distance increasing behaviors around unfamiliar people and can become weary. At the care center, Zeus has exhibited a high stress response and has allowed for only minimal handling and seems to become tense around other dogs. Zeus would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide a low stress environment to better evaluate his behavior and provide the necessary gradual behavior modification and management and should seek an experienced adopter. Medically, Zeus was diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex which is contagious to other animals and will need further care.
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A staff member writes: "Rather than aiming to be king of the gods, our Zeus is aiming to be king of your heart! His previous owner reported that he takes time to warm up to unfamiliar people. While he hasn't had that breakthrough at the shelter, Zeus may be waiting for the right loyal subjects. Those subjects who will be patient and respectful and allow Zeus to grow into the mighty king he could be. Is that person you?"
My medical notes are...
Weight: 64 lbs
2/25/2020
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to inability to care for in the home. No reported medical history. Subjective: Bright and alert Observed Behavior - Allowed leashing, barking, tense body language. Fixed eye contact with deep growl once in intake room. Hypervigilant and reactive. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective Sedated with total of 0.12 ml dexmedetomidine + 0.9 ml butorphanol IM for intake Reversed with 0.12 ml atipamezole IM BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Limited (muzzled), mild tartar/staining visualized, no obvious oral lesions PLN: Plump/slightly firm popliteal lymph nodes, all others small and symmetric H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic (heavily sedated) ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, 2 palpably normal descended testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, multifocal abrasions and scars, no active skin lesions CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment 1) Multifocal skin abrasions/scars consistent with prior trauma 2) Otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: 1) Intake tasks performed SURGERY: Okay for surgery
3/8/2020
S: Standing at front of kennel, playing with a peanut butter treat bag O: Repeated soft huffing cough, serous nasal discharge A: CIRDC likely P: Move to isolation -Doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x10 days -Enrofloxacin 272 mg PO SID x10 days -Cerenia 60 mg PO SID x4 days 1088
3/10/2020
S: Energetic in kennel, jumps up on door and barks O: Ventrum has many epidermal collarettes A: Pt developing pyoderma despite broad-spectrum abx therapy - R/O allergies to environmental triggers vs. food P: 1. Loratadine 10 mg PO BID x21 days 2. Diphenhydramine 75 mg PO BID x21 days 3. Recommend bathing with Malaseb shampoo or other antibacterial shampoo, twice weekly, after pt home from shelter. Could switch to daily bathing with oatmeal-based shampoo - feet and lower legs, or entire body as needed - once infection resolves. 1088
3/11/2020
BCS 5/9
3/10/2020
Unable to re-weight because behavior, BCS will be needed.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Zeus was anxious when he came into the admissions office but did allow petting. He jumped up and nipped with moderate pressure at counselors clothes, he did not love when counselors tried to take his chain off. Over time once the owners left Zeus began hard barking at people coming into the room and got more anxious. He was able to be handled though and took a lot of treats.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 children (1, 2, 5 yrs old), 1 medium dog
How is this dog around strangers?: Zeus will sometimes bark at people, especially if you approach the home or his family. He does like getting pet and will let people once he is comfortable.
How is this dog around children?: Zeus is relaxed and playful around children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Zeus is exuberant around other dogs. He got along well with the medium sized resident dog.
How is this dog around cats?: was not exposed to cats.
Resource guarding:: no guarding noted.
Bite history:: no bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Zeus is a fun, exciting dog. He likes to be pet and play with squeak toys, play tug and fetch. He is good with children and needs a lot of exercise.
Date of intake:: 2/23/2020
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults, children (ages 1, 2, and 5), and a dog
Behavior toward strangers:: Sometimes barks, allows handling once comfortable
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Exuberant
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Zeus is described as fun and exciting with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 2/26/2020
Summary:: Zeus is reported to sometimes bark at strangers, allowing handling once comfortable. At the care center, he allows for minimal handling, having barked and growled at handlers upon intake and during his medical exam. When removed from his kennel for a handling assessment, Zeus is tense, avoids handlers and moves away when any attempts at handling are made. For these reasons, he is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Summary:: 2/24/2020: A gate greeting only is done. When Zeus sees a female dog at the gate, he is tense, growls and lunges at the dog.
Date of intake:: 2/23/2020
Summary:: Anxious, allowed handling at first then began barking at people with hackles raised
Date of initial:: 2/25/2020
Summary:: Tense, barks, growls with fixed eye contact
ENERGY LEVEL:: Zeus is described as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 3/6/2020 When I first visit Zeus, he is very excited, standing up in the kennel with his paws against the door. He barks in an excited way and exuberantly wags his tail and takes treats. When I visit him again an hour later, he is very subdued. He is sitting at the front of his kennel and stands when I approach. He does not bark or wag his tail. I offer him a treat and he takes it calmly. He then sits without me asking and a give him a few more treats. He remains calm and quiet during this interaction.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Zeus' reported behavior towards strangers, and the potential for defensive aggression he displays towards handlers at the care center, we recommend an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Zeus' reported behavior towards strangers, and the potential for defensive aggression he displays towards handlers at the care center, 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Zeus is reported to sometimes bark at strangers, allowing handling once comfortable. At the care center, he is fearful and allows for minimal handling, barking and growling at handlers and avoiding them during interactions. See handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.