Credenza ACCT-A-242393 is an approximately 3-year-old neutered male dog who was brought in as a stray by the police on 2/7. They noted he appeared to be bleeding from his paws.
Medical:
On 2/6 Surgery: "Right eye enucleation and neuter."
On 2/5 exam Doctor noted: "Stray brought in by police. Bright, alert, responsive.
Body Condition Score (BCS): 5/9
Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 3/3
Melting ulcer with partial rupture of globe, blind, painful OD. No ocular discharge OS. No nasal/aural discharge. Mild dental calculus, no apparent oral masses or foreign bodies. Ambulatory x4, no lameness.
Assessment:
PL:
- Melting ulcer with partial ruptured of globe OD
- Blind OD"
On 2/5 intake exam staff noted: "Bright, alert, responsive and reactive to restraint. Approximately 6-year-old male. Penile shaft inflamed. Right eye cloudy, crusted and red. Yellow discharge. Left ear waxy/yeasty. Coat and skin are moderately flaky. Teeth are worn down and have tartar."
Videos:
Credenza Meets Renzo!
https://youtu.be/7iJ_Q-ZgdEk
Credenza photo shoot time:
https://youtube.com/shorts/MVRtOZjCyTU?si=UCH8uG1B8lRX4uce
Credenza walking outside:
https://youtube.com/shorts/AMYog2UCqZw?si=Psj4LKLQjFMH4trk
Behavior:
Per volunteer 2/14:
This little guy is just the sweetest human Velcro! I entered his kennel carefully as I wanted to make sure he could eat his PB milkbone with his cone. I hand fed him and knew immediately that he was going to be friendly and gentle. After enjoying his treat, I easily leashed him and we went outside. He had a loose body and saggy tail the whole time despite constantly banging his cone into the wall and floor. Once in the yard he explored a bit. He mostly wanted to be near his handler putting his paws on my lap and trying to give me kisses. I helped him get up on the seat and he leaned into me and quietly accepted pets with a full on lean. We had one of the sweetest moments together that I've had in the several years I've volunteered at ACCT. He has so much love to give. Hoping this guys can get to rescue l, heals quickly, and is safe in a forever home soon.
Per volunteer 2/8: I had no issues leashing Credenza and taking him out of his kennel. Credenza has a very affectionate and friendly personality, not letting his injuries or cone prevent him from enjoying his time out of the kennel. As I sat on the bench, he hopped his paws onto my lap, making himself comfortable and leaning in for scratches all over--even to his head and neck. Credenza gently took treats from me. Sometimes, he would stand on his hind legs, trying to balance himself as he waited for treats. He does have difficulties keeping his balance on his back legs as he toppled backwards a couple of times. Credenza would immediately get back on his feet and patiently wait for the treat. Because of the cold weather and ice, we kept our walk brief. Credenza was very easy to walk and didn't pull on the leash. He walked back into his kennel with no problem.
Per volunteer 2/7:
Crendenza wasn't too difficult to leash considering he is about 50 lbs, was wearing a cone and in a low surgical kennel. He walked down the hall with no issues, didn't have difficulty maneuvering up and down the steps, and outside found a spot to relieve himself. Due to the arctic cold, we did not stay outside long.
As we waited to be called in for the photo shoot, he took treats from me, and gently put this front paws on my legs, as if asking for a hug, which is hard to give since he's wearing that big cone.
In the photo shoot, he was very friendly, sat patiently while getting his photo taken, approached people for pets, took pets and treats nicely, and overall was well-mannered and gave us no behavioral concerns. We were surprised he had been labeled - use caution. We assume it was probably due to the pain of his eye. Now that the eye's been removed and he's on pain meds, he must feel so much better.
He was a little resistant going back into his surgical kennel, but it's so small, and he's a bigger dog with a cone so I completely understand that behavior.
On 2/7 staff noted: "I took Credenza out of his crate for a dog meet. He was super easy to leash and get out of kennel. He met a puppy who was a little afraid of him. He did not seem to mind, gave appropriate greetings and sniffs. After the dog meet he was snuggling into one of the volunteer's and giving them kisses! Good boy, LOVES people!"
On 2/5 staff noted: "Went to take out Credenza to administer pain medication. Very relaxed in kennel, allowed me to open door & loop leash around neck. Walked well on leash, did not pull on leash, walked alongside me. In exam room, went and greeted the vet, then solicited attention from me as well. Leaned against my legs (trying to rub his eye on my leg, likely bothering him), put his paws on my lap then up on my chest, and gave kisses to my hands, as well as tried to lick my face/neck. Body was loose, wiggly, and very gentle, allowed me to move from my upper body with no issue. Flinchy around his face/R eye- if I lifted my hand around right side of his head, he shied away but no reaction from the left side.
Nurse came in with his pain meds, was already informed he was not a fan of full restraint. Opted to have one arm around his shoulder & other hand rested on his side near injection site- little to no reaction from IM injection (turned head slightly), solicited attention right away after letting up on hold, and leaned/laid down onto lap for butt scratches."
On 2/5 staff noted: "This morning i was radio'd to help get Credenza out of his kennel as he was growling/barking at the ACAs. When I approached i offered a pepperoni which he took gently through the bars. I was able to leash up and he came right out of the kennel. He was snatchy with the treats once on the leash. He allowed gentle petting from his shoulder to the base of his tail. A staff member was passing through and offered a treat and then Credenza leaned his body into their legs. No issues returning to kennel."
On 2/5 Doctor noted: "Was informed he didn't like restraint so performed full PE without restraint. Came right up into my lap and laid head in my hands. Allowed full exam while he had loose body and wagged tail."
On 2/5 staff noted: "Completed PE, solicited head pets. Pt Climbed on lap for attention and pets. Pt became tense and growled when second ACA attempted bear hug. Pt fixated on the second ACA until ACA left the room. Growled when medical staff stared directly in eyes and stood over to examine. Likes hot dogs and cream cheese!"
On 2/5 staff noted: "Hard barking in surgery bank."
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All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313
LITTLE BEAR
Domestic Short Hair
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
female, medium, adult
Domestic Short Hair
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
