GANDALF – A1056959

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My name is GANDALF. My Animal ID # is A1056959.
I am a neutered male white and brown alaskan husky mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/04/2015 from NY 11374, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB. I came in with Group/Litter #K15-038409.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/06/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 53.0 LBS.

VET CHECK – GERIATRIC, ALOPECIA QARH. NERVOUS. BCS 4/9 MILD DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, IMMATURE CATARACT OS, NUCLEAR SCLERIOSIS OD, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; TENSE ON ABDOMINAL PALPATION ALOPECIA ALONG TAIL, VENTRAL ABDOMEN, CAUDAL HIND LIMBS; AMBULATORY X 4 NEUTERED MALE A: GERIATRIC, IMMATURE CATARACT OS, AREAS OF ALOPECIA – RULE OUT ENDOCRINE DISEASE (HYPOTHYROID VS OTHER), VS FLEA ALLERGY VS OTHER P: REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC FAIR PROGNOSIS

11/06/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/06/15 13:45 Basic Information Gandalf is a 12 year old neutered Alaskan Husky mix that came in as an owner surrender with a litter mate. Owner stated that she got Gandalf from another rescue center when he was 2 months old and has had him since. She is now moving to China for work and cannot take Gandalf or his litter mate, Mischka, with her. Gandalf’s last vet visit was a year ago which revealed that has low thyroid levels due to his age. Owner’s 2 favorite things about him are that he’s affectionate and protective. Social Life & Personality Owner stated that Gandalf is fearful and other animals and all strangers. He needs to be given time to build a bond. Owner also stated that he does better with woman than with men. He is very house trained and never has accidents. He is kept mostly indoors and has a medium activity level. Owner described him as playful, confident, affectionate, shy, fearful, anxious and mellow. Behavior Issues Owner stated that Gandalf displays signs of separation anxiety. He becomes anxious when he is left home alone and begins to wine. He displays no other signs of behavior issues. Gandalf isn’t bothered by having his food bowl touched while eating, having objects or toys taken away from him, receiving baths or having his coat brushed. Upon intake, Gandalf displayed signs of nervousness. His tail remained tucked and his ears were back. He urinated twice and moved his bowels while in the lobby, a sign of extreme fear. He was timid, rigid and handler had to take her time when walking him. However, he allowed himself to be collard and photographed. For a New Family to Know Gandalf knows the commands sit, stay and give paw. For exercise, he was walked both on and off leash three times a day. He enjoys playing with stuffed toys only and does well when he is put into his crate. When owner is home, Gandalf tends to stay in his favorite spot. When he is off leash, he is well behaved and stays close to owner’s side. He eats dry food only and is on a feeding schedule. Owner stated that she puts food out for him twice a day, once in the morning at breakfast time and once at night for dinner time. He slept anywhere in the home.

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11/06/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Gandalf previously live with 1 adult and another dog. The owner stated Gandalf is fearful of other animals and all strangers. It was reported by the owner Gandalf does better with woman than with men. The owner mentioned Gandalf is house trained, has a medium activity level and when home alone he becomes anxious and begins to whine. The owner described Gandalf as playful, confident, affectionate, shy, fearful, anxious and mellow. At intake it was reported Gandalf was nervous, fearful and timid, he did allow all handling. During SAFER Gandalf came into the assessment room anxious and nervous, not all handling items were able to be conducted as Gandalf freezes and lip curled at the assessor on the Look item. He displayed no interest in any of the resource items during this portion of the assessment. In light of this behavior we feel that placement with a rescue who can provide positive reinforcement-based behavior modification is the best option at this time. Look: 5. Dog freezes and lip curls. Toy 1: No interest.

11/06/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Gandalf is nervous and allows brief greeting but becomes uncomfortable and will lip curl with prolonged interaction.

11/05/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive with Chip #083288348 BARH – tense, avoids handling, lip curl. Muzzle needed for exam N~ 12 years Ears, nose, mouth clear – teeth in good condition with expected wear. Eyes cloudy Coat – flea dirt, no live parasites noted. Tail completely hairless – no sores or rashes noted.

11/06/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
VET CHECK – GERIATRIC, ALOPECIA QARH. NERVOUS. BCS 4/9 MILD DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, IMMATURE CATARACT OS, NUCLEAR SCLERIOSIS OD, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; TENSE ON ABDOMINAL PALPATION ALOPECIA ALONG TAIL, VENTRAL ABDOMEN, CAUDAL HIND LIMBS; AMBULATORY X 4 NEUTERED MALE A: GERIATRIC, IMMATURE CATARACT OS, AREAS OF ALOPECIA – RULE OUT ENDOCRINE DISEASE (HYPOTHYROID VS OTHER), VS FLEA ALLERGY VS OTHER P: REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC FAIR PROGNOSIS

CAME IN WITH:

MISCHKA – A1056960  http://urgentpodr.org/dogarchives/mischka-a1056960/

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