SAFE 04/02/15 RUSTY – A1031799
Safe 4-2-2015 Manhattan
***SAFE*** DUMPED AFTER A LIFETIME OF LOYALTY –
Well this is unusual, Rusty is distinctly a senior Yorkshire Terrier mix and now, at his advanced age, his family has decided to turn him into the shelter claimed that he doesn’t get along with their child. There’s such a protocol as teaching your kids how to treat the family dog, but never mind. Rusty only weighs 10-pounds and he comes with a characteristic, sparkling terrier personality. It’s really sad how Rusty ended up with a New Hope Only label: he’s a small guy who covets the tiny bit of wet food that he was given so he chomped down on the plastic hand that tried to move his food away. How pitiful that a dog who is clearly outnumbered simply wanted to cherish a few bites of dog food. To Rusty’s credit he responded nicely to other strange dogs. So who will stuff little Rusty in their duffel for the trip to a safe house? Rusty will not survive the day tomorrow without human assistance.
SAFE – 04/02/15
Manhattan Center
My name is RUSTY. My Animal ID # is A1031799.
I am a male brown and black yorkshire terr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 14 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/31/2015 from NY 10473, owner surrender reason stated was CHILDCONFL.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/01/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 10.8 LBS.
SCAN POS# AVID*049* 373 *365. BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- easily handled geriatric R eye minimal menace, peripheral vison – cataract, L ey nuclear sclerosis menace present heavy tartar, missing an incisor heart murmur3/6 abd palp wnl male intact NOSF A: heart murmur , dental dz and geriatric P: NH placement Monitor at ACC . can monitor in medical o/N when spce opens up
03/31/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
DOG INFORMATION SHEET Where did this dog come from? My Home ORIGINAL SOURCE Pet Store Does this dog have a microchip? Yes Animal’s Name: Rusty WHY ARE YOU BRINGING THIS DOG IN? Other: child conflict, due to advanced age and potential losing of sight and hearing owner is afraid Rusty will bite and or scratch his child from being startled. (has not bitten or scratched anyone) RELATIONSHIP He’s old – I’ve known him his whole life PEOPLE Lives with 2 adults Lives with 1 teenager Lives with 1 child Does he get along with children? Yes Does he get along with strangers? Yes OTHER ANIMALS Has lived with dogs How did they get along? Gets along with other Dogs Can you describe his behavior around animals he doesn’t live with? Ignores them but if the other Dog barks at him he’ll bark at them, he let a stray Cat give birth in this Dog house in the family yard and he slept outside the door of the Dog house PERSONALITY Loves to play, is very active (not so much anymore) Is more quiet, shy; less active Likes to be petted, hugged ect. likes to petted on the head Go slow with him so he isn’t startled, owner believes Rusty is losing his sight and or hearing HABITS Eats dry food Eats 2x/day TRAINING Knows “sit” & “come” Walks well on leash Pulls on leash only when excited Crate trained Knows attack command Is housebroken Goes to the bathroom in the backyard What kind of home do you think would be best for this dog? A home with a yard, preferably a home with older children or a person/family who has the time and space for him.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
04/01/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Rusty was easily to handle coming out of his kennel and did not mind being held. He walked nicely on a leash and was easy to position throughout the assessment. He followed at the end of the leash and was calm and relaxed when playing tag with assessor. Rusty began to gulp food when the bowl was moved and escalated to biting the assess-a-hand. He had no interest in toys and minimal interest in rawhide. Rusty was relinquished to the care center after being owned his whole life. His previous owners stated that Rusty got along with children other dogs and strangers. During the assessment Rusty remained calm and relaxed throughout, allowing the assessor to easily position him for all items. Rusty did escalate to a bite during the food portion of the assessment. Due to his food guarding, the Behavior Department believes Rusty should be placed with a New Hope Partner who could safely manage and positively modify this behavior if it manifests in the home. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Food: 5. Dog bites assess-a-hand. Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide: 1. Minimal interest in rawhide, dog licks, then turns away. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip neutral.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
04/01/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
SCAN POS# AVID*049* 373 *365. BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- geriatric heavy tartar cloudy eyes male intact paraphymisis NOSF
04/01/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
SCAN POS# AVID*049* 373 *365. BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- easily handled geriatric R eye minimal menace, peripheral vison – cataract, L ey nuclear sclerosis menace present heavy tartar, missing an incisor heart murmur3/6 abd palp wnl male intact NOSF A: heart murmur , dental dz and geriatric P: NH placement Monitor at ACC . can monitor in medical o/N when spce opens up
A volunteer writes:
Don’t tell Rusty he’s a senior citizen because this little darling still thinks he’s a puppy! Like Superdog he’s all ready to fly from his top-tier cage or off of the backyard bench and he scampers and jumps about like a boy less than half his age. Under that mop of silky fur Rusty is rather emaciated so naturally he LOVES treats but he’ll sit on command before taking them softly from my hand and he’s never grabby. If I seem to be hesitating with the goods, he’ll hop his little forepaws up onto my lap and beg! He has no issues with handling (even letting me trim his ‘bangs’) and I can pick him up in my arms, sit him on my lap or carry him around like a baby with no complaints at all. A great little dog who deserves a great new family, Rusty still has so much life to live and love to give…if only someone will give him the chance.
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