DIESEL – A1058702

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Staten Island Center

My name is DIESEL. My Animal ID # is A1058702.
I am a male black and brown rottweiler mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/22/2015 from NY 10302, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/24/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 102.0 LBS.

No Final Exam

11/22/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/22/15 15:36 Basic Information: Diesel is a 6yr old male Rotweiler mix that has a minor hip issues according to the owner. Social Life & Personality: Diesel has never been around children, dogs or in the presence of a cat. So the owner isn’t sure how he would respond in the presence of either. Diesel is an indoor only dog that is house broken. Diesel is described to be friendly, playful and affectionate with a high activity level. Behavior Issues: Diesel has never bitten a person or another animal according to the owner. Diesel has food guarding issues when it comes to food and treats like rawhide. Diesel has no issues recieving them but when you try to take them away he starts to growl almost as if were giving a warning according to the owner. If pushed further, Diesel will snap and try to bite. Diesel does not take well to strangers either, and will growl and try to bite people walking on the street during walks or if anybody approaches his owner. He takes well to grooming agents like recieving a bath, having his nails trimmed, and the brushing of his coat. For a New Family to Know: Diesel went for slow walks on a leash and this was done twice a day. He enjoys all sorts of dog toys and will play with just about anything. When in the home, Diesel is the type to follow you around seeking attention or be in the same room. When left alone in the home Diesel is well behaved. Diesel was brought up eating both dry and wet food and the brand the owner gave was Pedigree. Behavior Upon intake: Upon intake, Diesel exhibited nervous like behavior. When I reached to take the leash from the owner he was very observant and watched my every move. When I was walking him to the stray ward to place him in the kennel he walked fine. As we approached the kennel and I tried to put him in he growled and resisted. I then raised the leash slightly to keep distance between us and forced him into the keenel keeping the kennel door between me and the dog.

WEB MEMO
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11/24/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Diesel came into our center as an owner surrender after his owner passed away. Diesel has been living with a family member but they can no longer care for him due to housing issues. It is reported Diesel has not been socialized, never been around children, dogs, or cats, so behavior is unknown. It is reported he is housebroken. Family Member states if you take away food, treats, or rawhide Diesel will growl and if pushed further will snap and try to bite. Family member reports Diesel will growl and try to bite strangers walking down the street during walks if anyone approaches. Family member reports that with the family Diesel is described as friendly, playful and affectionate. It is reported he takes well to grooming agents like receiving a bath, having his nails trimmed, and brushing his coat. In the home, Family Member reports he enjoys all sorts of dog toys and will play with just about anything, and Diesel is the type to follow you around seeking attention or be in the same room. When left alone in the home it is reported Diesel is well behaved. Upon intake, Diesel was very nervous and alert, watching admissions counselor’s every move. He was difficult to place in kennel, had difficulty walking and began growling and became resistant to entering the kennel. In the past few days Diesel has become a bit more relaxed, softer body inside kennel and allows certain staff members to take him on walks. Due to medical and safety concerns, Diesel is not eligible for a SAFER assessment at this time and must be placed with a New Hope partner.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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11/22/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Negative Sex: Male Age:~6 years old Mentation: QARH Eyes: WNL Ears: WNL Nose: WNL Teeth: Some staining and mild gingivitis Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: No Any injuries: Abnomal gait in hind quarters, back limbs closer than front limbs; seems uncomfortable standing; hyp dysplasia? Behavior: Extremely tense and nervous, difficulty putting in kennel NOSF As per Dr.0844 begin tx with: 175mg rimadyl PO SID x3 days VC on 11/24/15

11/24/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
VET CHECK – APPEARS PAINFUL IN HIND END BARH. ATTENTION SEEKING. ALLOWED ALL HANDLING. BCS 5/9 MILD DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, EYES CLEAR, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION WEAK IN HIND END, RESENTED PALPATION; AMBULATORY X 4, NO MASSES, WOUNDS OR INJURIES INTACT MALE A: RULE OUT OSTEOARTHRITIS VS OTHER P: CONTINUE WITH RIMADYL 200MG PO Q24 X 3 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT SIACC FAIR PROGNOSIS

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