23/08/2024
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This poor guy. He’s 5 years old and has been bounced around like a ping pong ball. MUNCHEN is a sweet, friendly, social guy who wiggles along and wants to greet everyone he meets. He didn’t ask or deserve to be picked up and put down like a toy. His most recent owner had him only 2 ½ weeks and dumped him for their allergies and asthma. If you KNOW you have this condition, why do this to this poor dog? Munchen is a wonderful little guy who you can’t help but fall in love with – just look at that face! Those wrinkles and folds, and those sweet little paws tucked together under his chubby body. Munchen has lived with, or at least been around, 5 children ages 3 – 17 years of age. He is tolerant of children. He is tolerant of strangers. He is tolerant of familiar dogs. He is perfectly trained to wee wee pads, he is crate trained up to 2 hours, and it seems that he never, not EVER, got walked! Why not? He lived for those two weeks in the house, and if he “paced” it was probably due to never getting any exercise. He is a low energy guy, he even fell asleep under a desk at the shelter and started snoring! But he still needs walks! Munchen could benefit from trade up games to learn to share his food. He needs to find a home where he can finally hang his halter, and spend the rest of his life being loved. If you are an experienced foster or adopter who loves cranky, sweet, affectionate, but entirely lovable bulldogs, then this is your guy! HURRY TO MESSAGE OUR PAGE to save his life.
MUNCHEN, ID # 207295, 5 Yrs. Old, 54 lbs., Male
Queens ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Tan/White
Owner Surrender Reason: 8/15/24 – Allergies
Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
No Children under Age 13
Place with a New Hope Partner
Medical Behavior Rating: 5. Red
AT RISK MEMO:
Munchen is at-risk due to his concerning behavior while in care. Muchen came into the care center as an owner surrender, in the prior home Munchen is reported to bark/growl when disturbed or startled. In care, Muchen has displayed social behavior towards staff but when having his harness removed he escalated to concerning behaviors including snapping and lunging. We are unable to complete an assessment at this time due to this. Medically, Muchen is healthy.
Munchen was surrendered to the care center by his previous owner, who reported that he a couch potato and very smart. He has displayed anxiety such as pacing and restlessness in home. In care, Munchen has displayed social behaviors but quickly excalated when staff were trying to fit him for a harness. Munchen is available through one of our New Hope partners.
INTAKE NOTES - Date of Intake: 8/15/2024
Upon intake, Munchen let staff easily leash him and he walked into the care center without issue. He would stop and solicit attention from staff and he walked into the kennel without issue.
OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION
Munchen is an approximately 5 year old, medium mixed breed, male dog whose owner of 1.5 weeks surrendered him saying, “I have severe allergies and asthma and can’t care of the dog.” The previous owner could not bring him to his new apartment. Munchen has lived with, or at least been around, 5 children ages 3 – 17 years of age. He is tolerant of children. He is tolerant of strangers. He is tolerant of familiar dogs. Munchen has no experience with unfamiliar dogs. He has no experience with cats. He is tolerant of other animals. Munchen will growl or hard bark if you attempt to touch/remove his food. He is housetrained. His energy level is low (he mostly lays down).
Other Notes:
Munchen goes potty in a designated area of the home. He never has accidents. Munchen has general anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle). Munchen is non-reactive on walks. He barks or growls if he is disturbed while sleeping or if he is startled. It is unknown how he would react if held or restrained, pushed or pulled off furniture, if his paws are touched or if his collar is grabbed – his parent did not attempt these.
Medical Notes: Medical info: Not reported
Last vet check: 8/1/2024
For a New Family to Know:
Munchen is a lazy couch potato. He likes to spend most of his time in the kitchen. His parent said he has not been groomed in “some time.” Munchen was not taken for walks, but his owner stated he pulls mild to moderately on leash? Munchen is crate trained and does well up to 2 hours. He knows the commands for “sit” and “stop.” His owner’s favorite thing about Munchen is that he is “smart.” Munchen was fed Pedigree dry food.
BEHAVIOR NOTES
Date of intake:: 8/15/2024
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender( 2 1/2 weeks)
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult 5 children (3-17)
Behavior toward strangers:: Tolerant
Behavior toward children:: Tolerant
Behavior toward dogs:: Tolerant
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: In the prior home it is reported that Munchen will growl or hard bark when his food is touched
Bite history:: No known bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Munchen is reported to have a low energy level and mostly lays down.
Other Notes:: Munchen exhibits signs of general anxiety, such as pacing, whining, and restlessness. Additionally, Munchden is reported to bark and growl when disturbed during rest or sleep, or when startled.
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Date of assessment:: 8/16/2024
Summary:: Munchen came into the care center as an owner surrender, in the prior home Munchen is reported to bark/growl when disturbed or startled. Before his assessment began Munchen was fitted with a harness, remaining relaxed, wagging his tail, and seeking affection throughout. However, the handler realizes the harness is too small and starts to remove it. As the harness is being unbuckled, Munchen suddenly lunges at the handler's stomach, gripping the handler's shirt in his mouth. The second handler intervenes, pulling Munchen away until the shirt is released from his grip. Munchen is then firmly led back to his kennel, growling on the way back, and snarling and lunging at the kennel door upon entry. The handler removes the leash and steps away from the kennel door. Due to this behavior believe he is not a candidate for a behavior assessment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES
8/18/24: Munchen was leashed with ease and walked to the BA room. Handler clipped drag leash to back of harness quickly and Munchen explored the room eating any treats he found on the floor. When Munchen walked under the desk handler would toss treats to increase distance due to known handling sensitivity. Munchen ate all treats offered to him. When handler was across the room, Munchen went back under the desk and lay down. He appeared completely relaxed and fell asleep, snoring loudly. When a second handler entered the room Munchen approached with a neutral body and sniffed them. Munchen was returned to kennel by handler 2.
8/16/24: Munchen is at the front of the kennel with a neutral body, and is easily leashed and brought to the assessment room. Munchen is heavily panting inside the room and lays down to cool himself off, the handler offers him water to which he takes but walks away and lays down. Munchen began his assessment and is fitted with a harness. Muchen throughout process is loose, tail wagging and leaning in for petting. The hander notices that the harness will not fit and begins to unbuckle it, as the assessor is unbuckling the harness clip, Munchen without warning lunges towards the handlers stomach, biting down onto the handlers shirt and holding on. The second handler pulls Munchen away to which the shirt stretches and is finally let go after Munchen had less of ahold. Munchen was stiff armed and brought back to his kennel where he begins to growl on leash going back, and when going into kennel turns around, snarling and lunging at the kennel door. The handler takes the leash off and walks away from the kennel door.
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake:: 8/15/2024
Summary:: easily leash would stop and solicit attention
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:
No children (under 13)- Due to his behavior challenges we recommend Munchen is placed in an adult-only home at this time
Place with a New Hope partner- Munchen was surrendered to the care center by his previous owner, who reported that he a couch potato and very smart. At the care center Munchen displayed concerning behavior during his assessment, Munchen was outfitted with a harness and remained calm, tail wagging, and seeking affection. However, when the handler noticed the harness was too small and began to remove it, Munchen lunged at the handler's stomach, catching the handler's shirt in his teeth. A second handler quickly stepped in, pulling Munchen away until he let go of the shirt. Munchen was then escorted back to his kennel, growling along the way and snarling as he lunged at the kennel door. After Munchen was secured inside, the handler detached the leash and moved away from the door. Munchen is available through one of our new home partners.
Potential challenges:
Resource guarding
Handling/touch sensitivity
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,
Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:
Resource guarding- In the prior home it is reported that Munchen will growl or hard bark when his food is touched.It is essential to work on desensitizing him to having his possessions handled by using techniques like trading up for higher-value items and practicing "drop it" and "leave it". Please see handout on Resource guarding.
Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Anxiety- Munchden exhibits signs of general anxiety, such as pacing, whining, and restlessness. Additionally, Munchden is reported to bark and growl when disturbed during rest or sleep, or when startled. At the care center, Munchen exhibited concerning behavior during his assessment. Initially calm with a wagging tail and seeking affection while being harnessed, Munchen's demeanor changed when the handler realized the harness was too tight and attempted to remove it. Munchen reacted by lunging at the handler's stomach and grabbing the handler's shirt with his teeth. Another handler intervened promptly, pulling Munchen away until he released the shirt. Munchen was then led back to his kennel, growling and snarling, even lunging at the kennel door. Once Munchen was safely inside, the handler removed the leash and stepped back from the door. It is crucial to proceed with patience and allow the dog the autonomy to withdraw from any social interaction if needed. Dogs should never feel pressured to engage with situations or handling that make them uncomfortable. Respect for the dog's boundaries is paramount, ensuring that they have the freedom to approach new people or situations at their own pace.Munchen may thrive in a tranquil and serene home environment initially, where he can gradually acclimate to his new surroundings with patience and understanding. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity/decompression period/generalized anxiety.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
8/20/2024
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 5y
Microchip noted on Intake? No
History: OS
Subjective: BARH. No csvd
Observed Behavior - Growling, lunging, had to be sedated for exam
Is there evidence of Cruelty? No
Is there evidence of Neglect? No
Is there evidence of Trauma? No
Objective
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: not performed due to temperament
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, skin tag on abdomen, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: normal externally
Assessment APH
Prognosis: good
Plan:
Sedated with dexmedetomedine 10mcg/kg IM + Butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg IM
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
8/20/2024
Adding Trazodone 150 mg BID and reassess in one week.
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NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM
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