Animal Profile
Kash
Hello, my name is Kash. My animal id is #179167. I am a desexed male brown dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 5 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/29/2023, with the surrender reason stated as animal health - allergies.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Kash is in need of emergency placement due to behavior concerns. Kash exhibits significant fearfulness and has been observed escalating to thrashing, baring teeth, and snapping at the staff. According to Kash's previous owner, he is an affectionate dog who enjoys receiving belly rubs. Medically, is apparently healthy.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Kash is in need of emergency placement due to behavior concerns. Kash exhibits significant fearfulness and has been observed escalating to thrashing, baring teeth, and snapping at the staff. According to Kash's previous owner, he is an affectionate dog who enjoys receiving belly rubs. Medically, is apparently healthy. Kash was surrendered to the BACC as an owner surrender due to one of his owners being allergic. Kash in care, has snapped, attempted to bite, and bared teeth at staff while in the kennel and during intake. Kash has been consistently uncomfortable with handling at times, baring teeth and snapping at staff. Kash is described as social, affectionate, playful, and vocal. Be likes to be where people are in the home and loves receiving belly rubs, pets, and kisses. Due to Kash's behaviors displayed in care, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 13.2 lbs
8/31/2023
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History:owner surrender Subjective:owner surrender Observed Behavior -treat motivated friendly while on floor , seeks attention, became nervous when attempted to pick up with blanket, and whimpered Is there evidence of Cruelty?none Is there evidence of Neglect?none Is there evidence of Trauma?none Objective BARH mm pink P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:devoid of most premolars, otherwise clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat overgrown nails CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:not performed Assessment congenital missing teeth otherwise healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan: needs behavior eval nail trim at surgery SURGERY: Okay for surgery
9/5/2023
Start trazodone 10 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for FAS
9/8/2023
eason for recheck: CIRDC signs reported S/O: QAR to BAR, occasional coughing. Food appears untouched but eating high value treats. Board says "vomiting continued" but does not have any prior reports of vomiting- unclear if patient has been vomiting or if that note was for a different patient EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Occasional coughing, no sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory effort, RR 50-60 but patient stressed CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: CIRDC- severe, suspect pneumonia d/t tachypnea and hyporexia Plan: Move to iso Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg PO SID x 14 days Start medical feedings q12 x 3 days Not starting additional supportive care or injectables to reduce FAS Monitor closely, recheck appetite in 2 days Recheck CIRDC day 10 CTM while at BACC
9/8/2023
Brief recheck - BAR, no c/s/v/d noted, did not eat meatball, mild serous nasal discharge, eupneic. A: CIRDC, less suspicious for pneumonia based on clinical signs today P: Monitor closely, consider injectable enro if not eating meds and CIRDC signs indicate abx
9/9/2023
Brief recheck - QAR, low appetite, meatball uneaten, but licks at and eats some of meatball with coaxing (does not ingest all meds); no c/s/v/d noted, mild serous nasal discharge, eupneic. Plan: Not consistently eating meds at this time, but clinically doing okay Discontinue enrofloxacin, start medical feedings (not started previously) Monitor closely on rounds and recheck in 3 days
9/10/2023
Recheck CIRDC/possible pneumonia Patient QAR, coughing frequently. Tachypneic with normal respiratory effort. Food and meds untouched. Cannot entice to eat. Gave butorphanol 0.3 mg/kg IV; insufficient sedation for rads. Gave dexdomitor 10 mcg/kg IV- adequate sedation. After, reversed with antisedan- smooth recovery. 2v CXR- diffuse interstitial to alveolar pattern, air bronchograms present Plan: Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg IM q24 x 5 days Start Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24 x 3 days Start LRS 10 ml/lb q24 x 3 days Continue medical feedings until 9/14 Monitor closely on daily rounds, recheck in 2 days
9/12/2023
Recheck pneumonia Patient QAR with mild mucoid nasal discharge. Eupneic. Not eating. Plan: Start entyce 3 mg/kg PO q24 until 9/14 Continue Cerenia, LRS, and injectable enrofloxacin until 9/14
9/14/2023
Recheck CIRDC/pneumonia - QAR, appetite recorded as okay; medical feeding uneaten, moderate mucoid nasal discharge, no c/s/v/d noted, eupneic. Plan: Extend medical feedings and enrofloxacin IM; monitor appetite, recheck in 4 days
9/15/2023
Okay to dispense oral enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg PO SID x 7 days, leaving with rescue today
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake Kash growled at staff when walking up to him. After the owner leashed him, he walked well with counselor. After vaccinating, counselor put towel on him. While picking him up, he attempted to bite and was thrashing in counselor's arms. After putting him in the kennel, staff had to use a hook to get his leash off which he snarled at and bit the hook numerous times while cowering in the corner.
Date of Intake: 8/29/2023
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Kash, an unaltered SMB dog who was surrendered due to people in the home being allergic to dogs. His owner had him for 10 months.
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults and 3 children (10, 9, and 1 year olds)
How is this dog around strangers?: He has not had much experience with strangers but when being walked outside if a stranger comes too close, he may bark or growl.
How is this dog around children?: Around the children in the home, Kash is friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant of them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: He is not often around other dogs but with unfamiliar dogs he has growled and hard barks.
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown.
Resource guarding:: There is no history of resource guarding.
Bite history:: There is no bite history.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: He is a very jumpy dog. He is not bothered being restrained, being disturbed while sleeping, when his paws are touched, nor when his collar is grabbed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Kash is described as social, affectionate, playful, and vocal. Be likes to be where people are in the home and loves receiving belly rubs, pets, and kisses. Kash allows owner to bathe and brush him. When on leash, he has pulls moderately and likes to go on walks a couple of times a day. He is not fully house trained due to him not being on a schedule. For commands, he knows "sit". For toys he likes squeaky bones and all kinds of balls.
Date of intake:: 8/29/2023
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults and 3 children (10, 9, and 1 year olds)
Behavior toward strangers:: when being walked outside if a stranger comes too close, he may bark or growl.
Behavior toward children:: Around the children in the home, Kash is friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant of them.
Behavior toward dogs:: He is not often around other dogs but with unfamiliar dogs he has growled and hard barks.
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown.
Resource guarding:: There is no history of resource guarding.
Bite history:: There is no bite history.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: Kash is described as social, affectionate, playful, and vocal. Be likes to be where people are in the home and loves receiving belly rubs, pets, and kisses. Kash allows owner to bathe and brush him. When on leash, he has pulls moderately and likes to go on walks a couple of times a day. For commands, he knows "sit". For toys he likes squeaky bones and all kinds of balls.
Date of assessment:: 8/30/2023
Summary:: Due to Kash's escalation to staff by snapping and baring teeth staff when attempting to handle, a behavior assessment could not be conducted.
Summary (2):: 9/4/23: Kash is at the front of the kennel with a wagging tail towards the handler. Once the handler opens the gate, Kash sniffs the handler and licks the hanlders hands. Once Kash saw the leash, he begins to back up and dodge the leash, he is leashed and toweled to be brought into the assessment room, to which he slightly thrashed but did not attempt to bite. Kash is brought into the room on a drag leash and explores his surroundings, periodically jumping on the handler and soliciting attention. Kash this time around is much more tolerant of getting leashed, but when toweled thrashes and attempting to bite through the towel. Kash jumps back into his kennel with no issue. 09/03/23 (PM) When the handler approaches the kennel, Kash is standing still. The handler unlocks the kennel and Kash comes forward jumping onto the handler. The handler carries him to the assessment room. Kash has a drag leash placed onto him and allows him to free roam. Kash collects treats off the floor as well as when administered to him. As the handler attempts to pick him up, Kash begins to snap at the handler. The handler attempts to pick him up again and Kash snaps again. Another handler is able to pick Kash up and take him to his kennel. He jumps in with no issue.
Summary (3):: 9/3: Kash is lying down at the back of his kennel when approached. When he sees the handler, he slowly begins to come to the front as the handler coaxes him with a soft voice and soft treats. The handler offers a handful of the treats and as he eats, the handler slowly clips the lead to his color. Kash rears back and his head whips after, but the lead is already secured. The handler then covers him with a towel to pick him up and carry him to the assessment room. Kash does thrash briefly under the towel but quickly settles. Once in the room, Kash explores the room, sniffing for treats before returning to the handler that brought him into the room. He solicits brief petting but begins to lip lick and walks away to shake it off. Kash continues to accept treats and explore before the session is over. The handler uses a slow approach to pick up Kash to return him to his kennel. 9/2/23: Kash is at the back of his kennel when the handler approaches. Kash when trying to be leash snaps at the leash and bares teeth when seeing the rope. Kash was then toweled and he thrash and attempting to bite the handler when being brought to the assessment room. When Kash is brought into the assessment room he is loose and wiggly, and jumps on the handlers. Kash is uncomfortable with any form of petting and whale eyes the handler. Kash explores the room and when is being leashed back to his kennel he continues to bite the rope and even at one point charging the towel that the handler was trying to put on him. Kash thrashed again and attempting to bite the handler, and was put back in his kennel. 8/30/23: Handler approaches Kash's kennel and Kash runs to the back, pressing himself against the far wall with a tense body and whale eyes. He begins to snarl as the leash is brought towards him and repeatedly lunges towards and bites at the leash. Handler tosses a significant number of treats which Kash begins to eat readily. Handler is able to lasso Kash, but he flails and snaps momentarily when he realizes the leash is around him. Handler places a towel over Kash and lifts him, Kash begins to thrash and snap until he is placed on the ground. He is brought into the assessment room where, with slow movement and food as a distraction, he tolerates a slip lead with a stopper being placed. He displays conflicted behavior, approaching staff, but tensing, licking his lips, and turning away when handler attempts to make contact. The slip leads are swapped again and Kash is toweled and picked up. He begins to thrash and attempt to bite handler, so handler places him on the ground and allows him to walk back to his kennel. Once in the kennel room the towel is placed over him once again and he is quickly lifted into his kennel.
Date of intake:: 8/29/2023
Summary:: leashed fine, when handling, attempted to bite, thrash
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Place with a New Hope partner,No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Kash's fearfulness displayed in care, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home. Single-pet Home: Due to Kash hard barking and growling at unfamilar dogs, we recommend he goes to a home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Kash escalating to snapping and baring teeth at staff, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hoper Partners.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Kash has shown in care escalating to growling, snapping when being picked up/handled. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Kash to be more comfortable with this. See handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity and Decompression Period. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Kash has been intensely fearful in the care center and escalates to baring teeth and snapping at staff. It is important to go slow and allow him to set the pace and tone of interactions. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.