BENJI – A1048009

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My name is BENJI. My Animal ID # is A1048009.
I am a male tan staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/15/2015 from NY 11434, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/27/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.4 LBS.

08/27/15 16:23 diagnosed before rounds with CIRDC cage exam: mild URI signs not eating—baytil injectable x 10d i could pill him today he only take the mitarzapine but still no eating soft or dry food nosf Discontinued clavamox …Convenia inj SC monitor eating at ACC

08/15/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/15/15 18:09 BASIC INFORMATION Benji is a tan 6 year old dog Staffordshire mix. Benji was a gift to the family when he was just a puppy. Benji has become part of their grown family for 6 years. Owner is surrendering Benji due to personal health issues and family problems. Client stated that Benji is super friendly and loving. SOCIALAZATION Benji grew up around children ages 2 and up. He is known to be very gently and friendly around children. He allows being pet and follows them around excitedly. He is relaxed and social around adult. Benji greets strangers at the door with a wagging tail and loos body. Benji has never socialized with other dog. However when Benji sees other dogs he attempts to leans in to greet and barks excitedly. Benji also attempts to run after cats around the neighborhood. BEHAVIOR Benji tends to pull on the leash when he sees other dogs on walk. He also attempts to run after cats in the neighborhood. Benji is tolerant of all handling. He walks in to the tubs for baths, allows getting nails trimmed. He allows to having his food bowl touch while eating. He allows to be restrained and fine being pushed off furniture. He is house trained and never has accidence in the house. FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW Benji is described as friendly, playful and curious. He loves to be around people. He enjoys long walks around the neighborhood and running around the backyard. Benji pulls on the leash and has a lot of energy. He loves to chew shoes and plastic items lying on the floor. He knows commands such as sits, stay, relax and lay down. Benji hangs outside throughout most of the day. But during the night he sleeps in the home. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE During the intake Benji body was soft and relaxed. He allowed being petted and having his collard place by counselor. He sniffed counselor and walked nicely into his cage.

08/19/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Do you remember the adventures of Benji the dog? This guy actually looks a bit like a bigger version of that Benji! Same golden coat and shaggy ears. Benji from the movies was known for being in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately, where this Benji finds himself now is in the shelter. He’d love to be out and about with you solving crimes (or maybe just sharing an ice cream cone instead, let the professionals do their job)! Benji has a cut on one of his ears but they are patching him up at the ACC and he doesn’t seem bothered by it at all. This goofy guy just keeps smiling, especially in the park where he loved exploring. Stop by and meet him today! Another volunteer writes: There is a note on Benji’s kennel that he tries to flee…..no surprise….he was surrendered by the only family he’s ever known….. the family that he has been a part of since he was a puppy. The family that included children with whom he played gently. He didn’t try to flee with me, as I guess he’s getting accustomed to this new place, new people….all strangers, no children to play and grow old with. We’re told he’s housetrained (check), loves to be around people, knows ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘relax’, and ‘lay down’, is described as “friendly, playful and curious”,and walks into the bathtub for baths. I enjoyed meeting Benji as he showed off his nice leash manners (he pulls slightly) as we walked to the park. In the backyard he wags his tail watching a dog in an adjoining pen play ball, but wasn’t interested in playing himself. He’ very sweet, laying his head in my lap for petting, and letting me run my hands through his lush coat. His slightly graying muzzle speaks to his age and wisdom, and his demeanor is that of a calm family boy. He has a boo boo on his ear that’s healing, so he hasn’t gone into group for fear of dislodging the scab that is forming. There’s something about Benji…a sweetness, a vulnerability, the bravery he’s showing in this new environment. My wish for him is that he finds a new family to love and take care of…..He’s an awesome little guy who deserves to spend the rest of his life with a terrific person or family. Are you the one?

08/18/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Benji pulls a bit on the leash. He was stiff and showed some aggressive behavior during the assessment. He became very fearful while playing tag. Benji was uncomfortable during the paw items flipping his head and moving away with a bit stiff body language we decided to do the flank and Benji was a bit stiff and he moved away from the assessor. He was not interested in food, toys or rawhide. He approaches the helper dog with his tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip long. Benji was uncomfortable during some of the handling. The behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter. This dog is fearful and needs time to warm up to the handler. We also recommend a home without children. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is stiff and fearful; his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have long lip or lip lick. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while pulling back paw. Flank squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away. Food: 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away 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, lip long or neutral. Helper: A0942892

08/18/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Benji is slightly stiff upon greeting. He briefly sniffs the greeter dog, then wanders the yard. 8/19 update: Benji greets politely but is more interested in exploring his surroundings. 8/26 update: Benji greets well and may attempt to mount. He is social and interacts well with males and females.

08/15/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Intact male BARH Mild to moderate dental staining with some tartar Lesion, granulating, on OS pinna–will not allow cleaning, able to dribble novalsan over wound, could not assess for earmites (was scratching at area, small scabs on OD also) Possible paint or similar substance around neck–will not allow cleaning Negative fleas (activyl) Pyrantel on food NOSF Will growl when restrained and turn quickly, wags and seeks attention but is hesitant and resists touch

08/27/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
08/27/15 16:23 diagnosed before rounds with CIRDC cage exam: mild URI signs not eating—baytil injectable x 10d i could pill him today he only take the mitarzapine but still no eating soft or dry food nosf Discontinued clavamox …Convenia inj SC monitor eating at ACC

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