Name CHARGER
Animal ID A5107646
Adoption fee $25
Breed BLACK/BROWN GERM SHEPHERD
Age 7 years
Sex Male
Weight 75
Arrived 04/10/2025
Location East Kennel, Wing B - 106
Level G
About me Hi, I'm Charger! I am a gentle, mellow boy with so much to give! Although I have wonderful leash manners, I am a homebody who prefers very short walks and lounging around. I am potty trained, not much of a barker and I do just fine on my own while my person is away! I will always accept affection and love being near people, but I won't demand your attention by any means! My only stipulation is I don't get along with other dogs.
Requirements
ONLY DOG
Recommendations
FAMILY INTRODUCTION
OLDER CHILDREN
Evaluation Comments - This information is observations from our staff and volunteers
| 05/06/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Peed and pood right away in yard. Placed head in handler's lap on bench. Accepted all pets. Easy on leash. Barked at dog walking by. Calm, friendly around member of public. |
| 05/05/2025 , I went out on a Fido Field Trip today! |
| 04/30/2025 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Calm good boy in yard. Excited to exit kennel. Reluctant to go back to kennel, handler easily led by stepping into kennel. Barked at dog walking by. |
| 04/29/2025 , Calm, patient, treat-motivated, easy pull, easy return. Pooped and peed right away in yard. |
| 04/28/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Pee'd and pooped immediately in yard. Independent demeanor. Came to handler for pets. Greeted member of public through yard fence. |
| 04/27/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, At kennel, greeted handler with wagging tail. Excited to exit kennel. Barked at dog walking by. Friendly and wiggly with staff member. |
| 04/26/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Easy, relaxed boy. Laid down next to handler in yard. Took treats eagerly. |
| 04/25/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Good boy. |
| 04/24/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Approached handler at kennel in happy, friendly manner. Charger went to yard then grooming room for brushing. Barked at dogs passing but always calm and affectionate w/ handler. Very treat-motivated. |
| 04/22/2025 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Barked at dog walking by. Calm, affectionate, easy-going boy. |
| 04/21/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Calm boy, pee'd immediately in yard. Very treat-motivated. Easy to handle. |
| 04/20/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Peed and pood immediately in yard. Calmly greeted volunteers as they passed by yard. Walked around yard then laid down next to handler at bench. Accepted all pets. |
| 04/19/2025 AM rounds- whines at door with tail wagging |
| 04/17/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Charger was calm, gentle, affectionate in yard. Easy-going. Pooped immediately in yard. Great pup! |
| 04/14/2025 AM Rounds - Full bowl of food, QAR. |
| 04/12/2025 , hope whispers |
| 04/11/2025 AM Rounds - Calm, quiet, tail wag. |
| 04/10/2025 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Very calm. Went for short walk, after reading foster notes. Started dragging back legs towards end of walk and didn't want to go to yard. Was laying on ground in kennel after return, seemed to like the blanket on the floor. |
| 03/20/2025 FROM FOSTER: Charger has been comfortable with our routine. Two short walks per day. Each time he is eager to get out and then eager to come back home. When he hears a neighbor's small dog barking over the fence, he likes to bark back. Otherwise he is quiet and calm. He always greets me at the door when I return home, and after a few pets he settles back down. His leg stiffness seems to be improving with the help of joint supplements added to his meals, and he is now slightly quicker and more confident in his movements. |
| 03/11/2025 From foster: Charger has been doing great. He is now comfortable lying out in the yard on his own, but most of the time prefers to stay close to me. He has been more expressive with his body language but is very much the same calm gentle boy. Zero accidents in the house, no destruction (free roam), no apparent separation anxiety. |
| 03/07/2025 Placing back up for adoption based off previous level and observations. Due to canine's behavior in previous home with other dog, canine needs to be an only dog in the household. |
| 02/13/2025 FROM FOSTER: Charger has continued to be a wonderfully calm companion. He has free roam in the home and has been totally non-destructive. He enjoys his walks and is very easy on the leash, no pulling. At home he prefers to relax indoors, generally going to the yard only to relieve himself. He is happy to let me attend to my tasks while he hangs out next to me, often lying on his back with his feet in the air. He graciously accepts pets but is not demanding of attention. Because of some stiffness in his legs, Charger needs help going in and out of vehicles, but he has let me carry him without issue. |
| 02/08/2025 From the foster parent: Charger's first night was as smooth as can be. He has been very calm despite the new environment. He appears completely housetrained and is a quiet, affectionate boy. I have not heard him bark or seen him jump. Charger has potential to be a fantastic companion for someone looking for a sweet, easy-going dog who doesn't require much physical activity. |
| 02/06/2025 Out for ten minutes for morning cleaning, no issues. |
| 02/01/2025 I went for a walk today! Out for AM cleaning. |
| 01/30/2025 Out for Green training w/ a volunteer. |
| 01/29/2025 Sleeping |
| 01/29/2025 Soft body and wagging tail, easy to leash, no issues on the way to yard. Solicited attention from handler, leaned into handler's legs and allowed petting all over. Easy walk back, return and leash removal. |
| 01/25/2025 Out for ten minutes for morning cleaning. |
| 01/24/2025 Out for ten minutes during morning cleaning, no issues. |
| 01/24/2025 Soft body and wagging tail, easy to leash and walk to yard. Solicited attention from handler, allowed petting all over. Easy walk back, return and leash removal. |
| 01/23/2025 I went for a walk today! |
| 01/18/2025 I went for a walk today! |
| 01/17/2025 Moved into a liferoom; easy pull, walked well, allowed all petting and handling. |
| 01/15/2025 Moved from G to A building. Approached front of kennel with soft body. Easy to leash. Walked well. Entered kennel. Allowed leash removal. |
| 01/12/2025 k9 allowed all handling , scanning and loading on the truck. walked well on a leash. |
| 01/12/2025 light restrains for vaccines; allows officer to handle; walks on leash; takes treats; soft wiggley body; |
Intake Notes
| 03/04/2025 --How long have you had your pet?-- One week, bringing back dog was not getting along with other dog - being too possessive with female owner and starting to guard treats, toys, food... --Where did you get your pet?-- MCACC - foster --Is your pet spayed/neutered?-- Yes --Do you have any vaccine history for your pet?-- MCACC only --Has your pet been around other animals? What kind of animals? How would you describe the interaction with other animals?-- Was around same size - dog was starting to get at dog when around toys or food - even if he walked by a toy that was not being played with he would try to get at the dog walking near the toy --Has your pet been around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children?-- Dog has been being protective of adopter (who is pregnant) - does not let other dogs near her and or her kids- dog is good with people --Has your pet shown any aggression around other people? If yes, what were the circumstances?-- One time the son was going near pregnant owner, he growled at him... but has been ok otherwise --Where was your pet kept, inside or outside?-- Inside --If inside, did you keep your pet in a crate? Was he/she destructive in any way?-- Not crated - not destructive --If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal?-- 7 ft fence, kept contained ok --Is your pet potty trained?-- does well in the home - stands at door --Does your pet have any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones?-- Yes --Is there anything we need to know medically about your pet?-- Nothing else new --Does your pet walk on a leash?-- Walks on leash ok --Does your pet know any obedience/tricks?-- Nothing seen - likes dried beef liver treat |
Medical Treatments
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 17:32 Fecal Float and Direct Smear: No parasites seen at this time. JB 05/02/25 20:55 A: Fecal float - negative. P: No treatment needed at this time. nhilde |
| 05/01/2025 05/01/25 08:39 BAR, BCS 5/9. GI - good appetite; no BMs in kennel at time of exam. P: Continue to monitor. nhilde |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 12:02 No stool in kennel, fecalyzer hung on back/outside kennel door. jp 18:00 No stool in kennel during pm tx's, fecalyzer on back/outside kennel door. jp |
| 04/30/2025 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 04/30/25 11:20) DUE TO TECH MONITOR FOR DIARRHEA Attitude: BAR BCS: 5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: None observed ar this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: None observed at this time Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time-no stool Appetite: Poor-hasn't eaten any food offered this am Other Notes of Concern / Observations: No stool in kennel as recently cleaned will monitor throughout the day jp |
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 14:00 Patient BAR and active in kennel. Good appetite. No feces seen in kennel at time of exam. Most likely causes of reported loose stool in this signalment in the shelter are intestinal parasites, stress, recent diet change, or a combination of those factors. Will consider other causes if patient demeanor worsens or problem persists. Plan to run fecal to assess for intestinal parasites and may institute preemptive treatments for diarrhea if loose stool persists. PLAN: - fecal float - monitoring for ongoing diarrhea for two additional days |
| 04/28/2025 Examination, performed by __HAH, Student BSB__: Subjective (Presenting Complaint): Acute diarrhea (historical - no diarrhea or eliminating observed in kennel) Objective (Please Describe): Appears high energy and slightly nervous HR: __120__ RR: __40__ CRT: __<2_ General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: ABN Painful on abdominal palpation, hx of diarrhea X1 day (unknown if actual pain since dog was nervous around hind) L/N: NSF BCS:_5_ /9 Dental grade: _1_ /4 Signs of CIRDC: None Assessment (differentials, rule outs, etc): Acute diarrhea: R/O dietary indiscretion, acute gastroenteritis, parasites, stress colitis Plan: Recommend continued monitoring, if persistent consider starting a bland diet with probiotics. Also recommend checking to verify deworming status. Consider repeat broad spectrum dewormer. |
| 04/27/2025 K9 had diarrhea with pungent odor in kennel. |
| 04/13/2025 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION |
| 04/13/2025 04/13/25 13:57 Obtained current weight 74.7#-pet has gained 4.7# since 03/04/25 Bravecto topical solution administered according to weight dosage, next flea/tick prevention due: 07/13/2025 jp |
| 03/04/2025 985141007870932 matches what is in system. all vaccines up to date. |
| 03/04/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 02/07/2025 02/07/25 12:31 NIK for am Tx round DD |
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 14:22 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. No active CIRDC symptoms. Okay to conclude therapy as previously prescribed. No changes in previously noted mass on right dorsolateral neck. RX: - extending gabapentin 10mg/kg PO q12h x 14d |
| 01/27/2025 01/27/25 11:49 Targeted exam for reported mass. ~15cm, soft, fluctuant mass on right side of thorax, over shoulder. Not painful to palpation. Will monitor for now. Continue current therapy as prescribed. Will need follow up with family vet for further evaluation. |
| 01/26/2025 01/26/25 11:09Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by MERCK, Serial number 02120127 ___ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder GP/AP |
| 01/26/2025 When doing booster tech noticed a large lump on right side of shoulder. AP/GP VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: ____01/26/25 15:41___) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR/QAR BCS: _/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: n Coughing/Sneezing: n Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: n Vomiting/Diarrhea: n Appetite: good Other Notes of Concern / Observations: large fluid filled mass on dorsal portion of its neck. bz |
| 01/26/2025 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 01/21/2025 01/21/25 16:02 Targeted exam S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 4/9, good appetite, solicits attention, very gentle tolerant and tolerant of exam EENT - Lenticular sclerosis OU. No ocular discharge. Mild serous nasal discharge. H/L/MM - Normal respiratory rate and effort. No coughing, intermittent sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. NEURO - Normal mentation and posture. M/S - Generally stiff gait. Very mild inconsitent lameness of LHL. Resitant to manipulation of hips. Poor generalized muscle condition. A: - stiff gait in hindlimbs: r/o osteoarthritis vs other hip abnormality - LHL lameness appears improved per previous notes - mild CIRDC P: - gabapentin 300mg PO q12h x 14d - doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x 14d - recheck CIRDC in 14 days - medically okay to PUFA; adopter should follow up with family veterinarian for senior work-up |
| 01/16/2025 Canine Neuter Pre-operative Examination, performed by _NH___: Pre-op tech__SM__ T: __101.0__°F HR: _100__bpm RR: _20__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: LENTICULAR SCLEROSIS OU Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _4_ /9 Dental grade:_2_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) _0___ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) _2.6___ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Rabies vaccine SQ, R lateral hip, administered by _JR___. Implanted microchip SQ, # _985141007870932____. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Induction & Prep Tech Initials__RED/GR__ Anesthesia: Induced with TTDex (5 ml cake 100 mg/ml Telazol to 2.5 ml 10 mg/ml Butorphanol + 2.5 ml 0.50 mg/ml Dexmedetomidine) __0.6__ ml IM at _0944___ Intubated at _1004___ with _12.0___ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __1015__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __JH/DD___ Recovery Tech Initials___NB___ Monitoring: Time: __1004__ T__101.3__ °F; HR _70___ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: __1019__ T__100.9__ °F; HR _97___ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: __1034__ T__1016__°F; HR __90__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: _1043___ T__100.3__ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR _20___ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by __JR__: Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, single ligation of spermatic cords with strangle knots using ___2-0_ Webmax. 2-layer closure: SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using _2-0___ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over pre-scrotal incision and tattoo. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: __TC___ |
| 01/16/2025 DOG NEUTER |
| 01/16/2025 TATTOO |
| 01/16/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 01/16/2025 ZOETIS SUBQ 750911 |
| 01/13/2025 01/13/25 14:07 S: evalaute limping back left leg O: P: 110, R: 40 CRT < 2sec; mm pk/moist BAR 4/9 EENT: nucelar sclerosis, no ocular or nasal discharge noted, ear canals appear clean/patent. No cough noted on tracheal palpation. Dental: grade II-III dental calculus, mild gingivitis. No oral/dental lesions noted. Cardio: No murmurs or arrhythmia noted. Femoral pulses strong, synchronous Resp: Appears eupneic. No adventitial lung sounds noted Abd: Palpates soft, nonpainful. No organomegaly noted. LN: Superficial lymph nodes palpate soft, symmetrical, nonpainful MS: Grade II left pelvic limb lameness moderate muscle atrophy of lumbar spine and caudal left thigh musculature appears painful in hip region, but patient does not tolerate more thorough pelvic/stifle eval Neuro: No deficits noted Integ: Full hair coat, smooth, clean. No evidence of ectoparasites Urogen: grossly appears WNL. Both testicles palpate WNL in scrotum Rectal: Grossly appears WNL A: Nuclear sclerosis Dental calculus Left hind lameness - soft tissue, stifle injury, hip dysplasia, other P: - suspect chronic process affecting left hind leg - recheck left hind limb lameness - If RTO/adopted, rec. further tx/dx of left hind lameness with pDVM due to not capable to perform in shelter setting Rx: Carprofen 75mg - 1t PO q12hr x 7d Gabapantin 100mg - 3c PO q12hr x 7d S. DeCamp, DVM |
| 01/12/2025 will scan again after charged. |
| 01/12/2025 Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. mylar 699 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120113 dministered SQ, R lateral shoulder. expiration date 19-nov-2025 699 Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 005411509c administered IN expiration date 27/feb/2026 699 |
| 01/12/2025 BORDETELLA IN |
| 01/12/2025 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION |
| 01/12/2025 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 01/12/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 01/12/2025 limping back left leg |
Bite Information
No recorded bites