Animal Profile
Aro
Hello, my name is Aro. My animal id is #70858. I am a male tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 1 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/12/2019, with the surrender reason stated as other.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Aro is at risk for behavioral reasons. Aro has a bite history and shown fearful behaviors while at the care center, particularly around unfamiliar people. Aro would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification. Medically, Aro has dental disease which may need further care.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
A staff member writes: Sometimes love hits you like an arrow! Or, 'Aro', to be exact. A petite pup that's the perfect size for any home surely you could make some room for this guy! Aro comes to us with some special needs for comfort, a slow pace, and an adult only home that can understand what is necessary for him to thrive. If that's you, and you can spare a space on the couch (or cute doggy bed), perhaps Aro is for you!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10 lbs
7/30/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10y Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tail tucked initially, but warmed up quickly and soon was wagging tail offered treats. Tense on restraint, but allowed all handling. Enjoyed treats. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes OU moderate nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled during exam, clean incisors, but oral exam limited PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 testes palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Assessment: nuclear sclerosis under weight Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
7/30/2019
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
9/13/2019
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : owner surrender due to bite incident x 2 Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - allows all handling for physical exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate to severe dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male 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 Assessment Prognosis: excellent Plan: available for adoption SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
9/18/2019
It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Behavior upon intake Aro had a tense body. He was cautious around counselors but allowed petting. When owner had left he became tense and anxious.
Date of Intake: 9/12/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Aro is a small mixed breed approximately 10 years old who was surrendered due to behavioral concerns
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Around stranger Aro is described as fractious. He would, bark, growl and lunge forward.
How is this dog around children?: Aro has previously been around a child in the apartment building. Aro barked, growled and lunged forward.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Aro has previously been socialized with another small mixed breed female who is described as relaxed and respectful.
How is this dog around cats?: Previous owner did not have any cats in the home so behavior not observed.
Resource guarding:: Owner did not try to take his food, toys or treats away so behavior not observed.
Bite history:: Bite history documented in a separate memo.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Moderate
Other Notes:: Aro does not like his coat to be brushed, does not like water and when his nails are being trimmed he would need two people for the job. When unfamiliar people approach his home or while on a walk he will bark and growl. Aro does not like to be pushed off furniture.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No known medical concerns during time of intake
For a New Family to Know: Aro is described as friendly, affectionate, playful and respectful but does have behavioral concerns. Owner's favorite thing about Aro is how cute he is and how affectionate he can be with her. Aro isn't house-trained and will urinate on a daily basis even if walked outside. Aro was fed dry food with his bowl always full throughout the day. His favorite treats are chicken and liver. Aro is well behaved when left alone. He is crate trained but never left inside when owner leaves the home. Aro tends to pull lightly on leash. Owner has never had Aro off leash so behavior not observed. Aro loves short walks on leash for exercise.
Date of intake:: 9/12/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 2 months)
Previously lived with:: An adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Barks, growls, and lunges at them
Behavior toward children:: Barks, growls, and lunges at them
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and respectful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Aro bit his owner twice in his previous home. One bite was to her hand, where he held on to her hand and broke skin, requiring medical care. The second bite was to her arm and did not break skin.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Aro is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, and respectful with a moderate level of activity.
Other Notes:: First stay at care center: 7/30/19: Stray, no known history
Date of assessment:: 7/31/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Body soft Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Body soft Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: No response Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None
Summary:: 7/31: When off leash with other dogs, Kentucky greets politely then wanders the yard. 9/15: Aro greets politely, then stays to himself.
Date of intake:: 9/12/2019
Summary:: Tense, allowed handling
Date of initial:: 9/13/2019
Summary:: Allowed handlinh
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Kentucky so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. At the care center, he has displayed a medium level of energy.
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 being reported to bark, lunge and growl at children, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Aro's multiple bite history, including one bite where he held on, 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,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Aro is reported to lunge, growl, and bark at unfamiliar people and he bit his owner twice. At the care center, he has barked and growled when being returned to the kennel. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: Aro bit his owner twice, in one instance biting her hand and holding on, requiring medical care. We do not know what triggered these bites. Please see handout on Bite History.