14/11/2023
RIP Torque, you deserved so much better
Last call on euth for 11-15-23
Due to KENNEL STRESS, Time and Space
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Torque A2341393 is 1yr old, intact male and weighs 35lbs. Torque came into the shelter as a stray from animal control. A volunteer was able to leash Torque in the kennel and brought him out for some photos. Volunteer did not have any issues with Torque until it was time to go back. Torque started to show abnormal behaviors, spinning on leash, chasing tail, and staring at nothing. The vet exam and monitoring showed no signs of proprioceptive issues or circling. Torque was noted to show signs of deafness versus ignoring staff and a slight head tilt to the right. Torque also became difficult for the volunteer to handle. Torque has been in play groups where he was label as a gentle dainty/tolerant dog. He allowed greetings from the other dogs, and he greeted the other dogs. Requesting final rescue plea because Torque has displayed some unpredictable behaviors at the shelter, and he also growls anytime somebody pets him. If no commitment by deadline, humane euthanasia will be authorized.
Staff Note: 10/26/23 Torque was very nervous in the kennel. Torque came up to JS and sniffed him in the kennel but as soon as the leash was presented, Torque became more scared and ran away. JS had AA close the dividing door and was able to leash Torque. Torque walked to the yard; he needs some work walking on the leash. Torque seemed to be sensitive to the leash pressure. In the yard, Torque came up to JS and AA. Torque was still nervous and uncomfortable. He was sensitive to his surroundings. JS was able to take him back to the kennel.
Volunteer Note: 10/29/23 Torque started to spin and looked at his tail and he would stare to the ground.
Staff Note: 10/30/23 Torque was in the back of kennel when MR approached. MR tossed treats but he did not come forward. MR then went to the inside portion of the kennel where dog was much more alert. Dog was doing some alert barking, MR crouched down and presented dog with treat and leash. Dog stopped alert barking when MR shifted body language lower to the ground. MR was able to leash, on first attempt leashing dog became tangled in the leash, MR was able to handle in kennel and untangle dog no issues. MR then leashed the dog. Dog appears slightly disoriented on leash, moves side to side and seems unsure of leash pressure. In yard dog was very friendly, solicited attention by jumping into MR's lap and performed basic cues. Dog was easy to return to kennel.
Staff Note: 11/2/23 During morning DVM rounds, Torque lunged at kennel door and had hackles raised when approached and offered high value treat (turkey hot dog).
