BENJI – A0733883

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My name is BENJI. My Animal ID # is A0733883.
I am a neutered male black and tan yorkshire terr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/14/2015 from NY 11357, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/16/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 13.4 LBS.

VET CHECK – GERIATRIC BARH. ALLOWED ALL HANDLING. EATING WITH GOOD APPETITE. BCS 5/9 SEVERE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL GRADE 4-5/6 HEART MURMUR, LUNGS AUSCULT CLEAR; TENSE ABDOMINAL PALPATION INTEG WNL; AMBULATORY X 4 NEUTERED MALE A: GERIATRIC, HIGH GRADE HEART MURMUR – NOT SHOWING CLINICAL SIGNS AT THIS TIME P: REC NEW HOPE PLACEMENT WITH FULL GERIATRIC/CARDIOLOGY WORK UP. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. FAIR SHORT TERM PROGNOSIS

10/14/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/14/15 19:37 Benji is a 12 year old black and tan male nuetered Yorkshire terrier dog mix who is being surrendered because the owner is moving. Benji has been with the family for 8 years. Benji lived 2 adults and 1 enfant with no other animals. Benji is reported to be very tolerant of small children but can be startled by loud noises. Benji has been exposed to cats and does not interact with them. Benji is house broken and likes short leash walks. When he encounters other dogs he is indifferent. When visitors come to the home he will greet them. Benji get bathed and nail trims at the groomer and they say he is well behaved. Benji enjoys being picked up and having his hair brushed. Benji does not guard his food toys or treats but will start eating faster if you move to take his food bowl. If he is on the bed or couch he can be easily moved. Benji knows the commands sit. He likes stuffed toys to chew on but will not destroy them. When the family is home he likes to be where they are. When home alone he is well behaved. Benji likes dry food. Upon intake Benji was shy but receptive to introduction. Benji was loose for all handling and counselor was able to scan for microchip (positive) collar and photograph. Benji walked well on leash and was responsive to guidance.

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10/16/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Helper dog: A1054481 Benji previously lived 2 adults and 1 infant. The owner stated Benji is very tolerant of small children but can be startled by loud noises. It was also mentioned by the owner Benji has been exposed to cats and does not interact with them. The owner mentioned Benji is house broken and well behaved when home alone. It was reported by the owner when Benji encounters other dogs he is indifferent. At intake it was reported Benji was shy, but loose for all handling. During SAFER Benji came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, he was social towards the assessor, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Benji was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Benji was easy to handle when engaged with the items. Benji can be shy and timid at times. In addition, we recommend that introductions are done slowly, and Benji be given the opportunity to interact at his own pace, so the behavior department feels he can be suitable for an experience adopter. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body tense, mouth closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food: 1. No interest. Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, and lip neutral.

10/17/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Benji is tolerant of interaction but spends most of his time exploring his surroundings.

10/15/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan positive BARH AMBx4 Friendly,allowed handling Moderate gingivitis/tarttar Cloudy eyes ENT:WNL No fleas seen Nosf

10/16/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
VET CHECK – GERIATRIC BARH. ALLOWED ALL HANDLING. EATING WITH GOOD APPETITE. BCS 5/9 SEVERE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL GRADE 4-5/6 HEART MURMUR, LUNGS AUSCULT CLEAR; TENSE ABDOMINAL PALPATION INTEG WNL; AMBULATORY X 4 NEUTERED MALE A: GERIATRIC, HIGH GRADE HEART MURMUR – NOT SHOWING CLINICAL SIGNS AT THIS TIME P: REC NEW HOPE PLACEMENT WITH FULL GERIATRIC/CARDIOLOGY WORK UP. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. FAIR SHORT TERM PROGNOSIS

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