Hi, I'm
currently located at
ACCT Philly
Philadelphia, PA
age
Adult
gender
Male
color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
pet id
41387041
Rusty is eligible for the $1000 grant for ISO dogs or can be boarded for a week for the rescue to help quarantine him! Rusty A-163642 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns. Rusty must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER or RESCUE PARTNER by SUNDAY, MAY 19TH at 10AM. Should Rusty's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Rusty was brought to us by someone who stated they had found him as a stray. He was found neutered and knows to sit and shake, so he was clearly in a home at some point! When he came in he was extremely stressed, but never showed an ounce of aggression. He was immediately put into a staff member's office and was overly exuberant, trying to jump up to greet any person who came to the gate with a huge smile on his face. He is goofy and friendly, and loves to be pet, but he's not adjusted well to the shelter, and he is now in our isolation space, where his aversion to being placed back into his kennel is creating safety concerns for staff which is why he is timestamped. He also had a great drop leash meet with another dog! His behavior is clearly kennel based, and on top of all of this he's not feeling his best - but we know he can be someone's best friend if he's just given a chance. When the person who said they found him was waiting outside, staff observed them choking Rusty to get him to stop jumping, and rushed out to expedite his intake. The person stated they had him for five days and that he was friendly. You can read more notes about Rusty below: Behavioral: 5/17 I went to take Rusty out, he was lying down on his bed, he got up and I easily leashed him. I let him wander around the iso room while I cleaned his kennel, and put down a peanut butter frisbee for when we would return. He just stood at the iso room door waiting for me. We went outside and he walked without pulling. We went into the iso yard, and he walked around and sniffed and ate some of the grass. I went and started trying to cover up a fence hole and he trotted over and I pet him, and he wagged his tail while I pet him. After a while I picked up his leash and we walked back into the iso room. I walked quickly to his kennel and he walked in and then started licking the frisbee on the ground. I reached in a remove the leash and shut the door - he didn't react. I left him with some additional toys, but proud of him for going in and not panicking! 5/16 Per Volunteer: Rusty is a TS dog housed in the isolated area as he recovers from a URI. In addition to being sick, it's been noted he is challenge to return to his kennel - notes on his kennel packet state 2 handlers are required to return him to his kennel. I took him outside Thurs night into the ISO yard. His energy level was low, no hard pulling on the leash, he just walked around the yard smelling, eating some grass, but he had no interest in toys. He will sit when asked and takes treats nicey. He's a beautiful boy, with a gorgeous coat - my videos don't do him justice. He had a nice drop leash meet with female, Banshee, so it appears he is dog social: https://youtu.be/SJf2QLo_DWc?si=52DhR1SKfYdz197U I asked an ACA to meet me at his kennel to assist with returning him. We had no idea what to expect so were very cautious. I exchanged my leash for a red slip lead, and we headed to the kennel. We had bologna slices that he liked so we used pieces to lead him in to the kennel. He did circle out of the kennel a couple of times, but he was not aggressive, and on the 3rd or 4th attempt, he went in with no issue. I did not remove the red leash. It's so difficult to show the wonderful qualities of Rusty when he's sick. He'd love a comfortable quiet home where he can recover and be a loving companion to his family. 5/16 Went to do a dog meet with Rusty. He was easy to leash in kennel, and we walked outside. He did very well on the leash and we also did a drop leash meet. We walked back into the building with no issue. We walked into the ISO room, and he started pulling back but I walked very quickly into the kennel and he went in. I took his leash off and went to slip out the door, and he darted out and immediately went to the door of the iso room. I went up and tried to get the leash over his head, but he kept putting his head down. At one point he bit the leash but he never tried to get me. I got the loop over him and pulled on the leash to get him into the kennel. He was flipping up and choking himself, given his level of panic I pulled him inside the kennel with me and loosened up the leash. He continued to try to shove his nose through the door to open it. He was frantic and bit at the side of the door. Eventually I was able to shut it, with me still inside. He stood at the door and moved to the door and pushed him aside a bite, and was able to short arm him to slip out the door. At no time did he attempt to redirect on me. I was able to slip my arm through the door after opening it a crack and keeping my knee against it to keep him from pushing it open. I got the leash off and out and shut the door. He continued to try to get out after I left. He's so good outside of the kennel. 5/16 ACAs attempted to get Rusty into the kennel but had to call me for help. They had used hot dogs to try, and he was consistently thrashing and trying to bite them. I took the leash and he began pulling back as soon as we got into iso 2. Once within a few feet he was thrashing, kicking back on the leash, biting the leash, attempting to bite me. It took significant leash pressure to get him back in, and at that point he was at risk for choking himself. The longer he was thrashing the longer he was wheezing, and given that he doesn't go in with food or time, I had to get him in as quickly as possible. Short arming him while having to step in the kennel while he attempts to bite is difficult and not super manageable by non experienced handlers, and he poses a safety risk both to handlers and himself. 5/15 Attempt was made to complete checking Rusty in but was not successful. Notes to follow from medical. Approached Rusty in the loading dock. Pet his head and he solicited pets. Devon shared he wasn't able to be checked in but it seemed restraint was the issue. She held the leash while I was petting him, he was relaxed. I took the rabies vaccine and did in the rear right, he didn't try to snap or anything. We pet him, and then he solicited more pets from me. He's clearly not feeling well given when I first met him he was bouncing off the walls like a bull in the china shop! I went to the other side and while squatting down on the ground, injected on the other side, he did do a half hearted snap but didn't flip his head up much. Rachel came and gave him a lot of cheese. Got ear meds from Jenna, rubbed his ears and he seemed to enjoy it. Put a syringe down the ear and squeezed in the medication, at the very end he tried to turn his back and snap at me, but I was already done. Did the other ear a minute later, and he was ok for it. Once done, he got lots of cheese. Scanned for chip, no chip, so while Rachel gave him cheese, chipped him, he didn't even notice! He was really good. Staff took him outside for a walk, and called on walkies because he was jumping back and leash biting to avoid going in the kennel so I returned to assist. 5/15 Returning to the kennel He was difficult to get back in the kennel, as he started pulling back on the leash. He kept jumping up and putting his legs up against the leash. I walked into the kennel, and pulled him in, and then he relaxed a little and stood still when he realized I was in there with him. I pet him, he was a little tense, I took the loop off his head (door was held shut by staff and then I slipped out. He is not going to do well in ISO so needs to leave ASAP, but really is a great dog who simply will need a less is more approach at the vet office, and be better left uncrated at first or in an airline crate. 5/6 Behavioral assessment: Kennel PresentationEasy to leashRusty was standing at the front of kennel with semi soft eyes, relaxed ears, and a neutral body. He sniffed the leash and remained neutral and calm at the front. Allowed the handler to easily leash him and exited the kennel without any issues. Leash skillsPulls Minimally On Leash Handleability/SociabilityNeutral/ Allows all handlingIn the room Rusty had a neutral body, soft eyes and gave low wags. He wandered around exploring and would then come back over to me and the other handler wagging and seeking out attention. He allowed us to both pet his head and back without issues and remained relaxed and would lean in. He was timid but remained soft towards us. At times when petting him he would lip lick and stiffen slightly, but never escalated and if we stopped to do a consent test he would continue to lean in. He was also very food motivated in the room and took treats gently when offered and would perk up when being offered them. He demonstrated knowledge of Sit and Shake as well. 5/6 Unable to proceed with vaccines and microchip. As soon as P was touched with needle P began to thrash around and become aggressive. P was being offered cheese and given a few minutes to calme down before trying again this time muzzled. P still began thrashing around and alligator rolling. Decided it was safer to not proceed with vaccines as P kept getting muzzle off. 5/5/ Walked by CS manager office, they were holding Rusty who was wearing a harness He was very stressed, jumping up o the baby gate trying to get out, but was at no point aggressive in anyway. Further conversation revealed that the finder was apparently choking him outside and staff had to intervene to get the dog away from him 5/5/ Saw TTA slip in kennel bag. Dog appears very fearful and stressed; heavy stress panting, lots of drooling. Placing on evaluate Rusty needs someone who will give him time and space to adjust, some structure and training once he's feeling better (his love language is cheese!), and is really hoping someone will give him the life he deserves. Videos: Rusty gets attention: https://youtube.com/shorts/gHGJ8uAX8Ps?feature=share Rusty and Banshee have a drop leash meet https://youtu.be/SJf2QLo_DWc?si=52DhR1SKfYdz197U Medical 5/15 tested positive for pneumovirus, moved into isolation 5/9 FAS check Reassess Fear Anxiety ObjectiveBehavior: Curled in bed during kennel visit, patient did not turn head upon alerting my presence until used louder voice, whale eyes and tense posture, patient did not interact AssessmentPL: 1. Fear anxiety - persistent PlanRestart Clonidine at 0.05 mg/kg PO Q12 until otherwise 5/6 FAS CheckReviewed behavior assessment, intake notes Hx: Intake attempted twice - unable to vaccinate or place MC ObjectiveFAS 3-4/5 Fear anxiety *Body handling issue AssessmentPL: 1. Fear anxiety in the shelter environment - Body handling issue PlanRx: Clonidine 0.03 mg/kg PO Q12 x 3 days during transition period Reassess in 4-5 days off Clonidine--
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