Name RUTABAGA
Animal ID A5144554
Adoption fee $25
Breed BRINDLE/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX
Age 3 years
Sex Male
Weight 57
Arrived 05/17/2025
Location East Kennel, Wing A - 003
Level P
About me Hi! Staff are still getting to know me. However, I want to get to know YOU! My adoption fee is quite the deal! Not only do you get my unconditional love and a new BFF, it includes my spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and even some cool coupons! Why wait? Come meet me today!
Requirements
No requirements
Recommendations
FAMILY INTRODUCTION
EXPERIENCED HANDLER
Evaluation Comments - This information is observations from our staff and volunteers
| 07/10/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit |
| 07/05/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; slow tail wag |
| 07/03/2025 Went to play yard after moving out of sick wing. K9 explored yard and sniffed around independantly. |
| 06/29/2025 Easy to pull from kennel, Excitedly walked to play yard, accepted pets. Got zoomies, and jumped up a little for attention. Can be grabby with toys, chased a stuffy. Very engaged with handler and food motivated. Walked right into kennel for an easy unleash. |
| 06/29/2025 AM Rounds- QAR |
| 06/27/2025 AM rounds- demand bark |
| 06/26/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; focused stare |
| 06/25/2025 AM rounds- BAR |
| 06/22/2025 AM Rounds-BAR, wagging tailr |
| 06/21/2025 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in treats, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Was breathing funny placed modified harness sound of the breathing was getting worse came back to shelter asked staff to put in vet check. When out allowed pets slow jumped up for reassurances. |
| 06/21/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; soft body |
| 06/21/2025 Pupils dilated, alarm barking, tik tok tail, wouldn't settle. |
| 06/20/2025 AM rounds- in back barking and jumping |
| 05/30/2025 AM Rounds - Howling, stretching at door, alert. |
| 05/29/2025 AM rounds- alarm barking; tail up and still; hard stare |
| 05/22/2025 Dog greeted handler on kennel door, soft body, sniffed treats and took treat gently, had wagging tail when jumping down from kennel door. Dog stayed by kennel door with wagging tail as handler presented leash, used large loop and dog allowed for easy leashing. Walked with strong pull out of kennel, not reactive to dogs in passing. Dog became startled when approaching open door, began pulling away from handler but was able to direct dog through door with coaxing and slight leash pull, no issue with dog on leash all the way to play yard. In play yard dog immediately took long pee, then defecated, then began to explore with tail flagged, tail would settle and begin to wag when called over, would have soft body and solicit attentions quickly allowing petting all over before exploring. Dog would approach other handlers in yard with soft body, accept treats and attentions before exploring. Dog would continue to explore yard and return to handlers for petting throughout eval. Came to handler when called over to leave and walked with some strong pulling to kennel but easy to direct. Walked right into kennel and allowed handler to reach in to remove leash, dog did try pushing out with snoot but able to direct away with treat. |
| 05/22/2025 AM Rounds- soft wiggly body at door. |
| 05/21/2025 AM Rounds- alarm bark w/high wagging tail. |
| 05/21/2025 Dog was at front of kennel on approach, flagged tail, stiff body, began growling and alarm barking, dog sniffed hanf through door but began alarm barking again, dog ate treats tossed into kennel. *Requesting full eval* |
| 05/17/2025 high tail wag on approach; easily leashed with a strong pull; soft body and seeks attention; allowed officer to lift into truck |
| 05/17/2025 soft body, seeking attention, allowed all vacs with light restraint, strong pull on leash to kennel |
Intake Notes
No intake notes found
Medical Treatments
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 14:17 Received video from vet tech. Patient BAR and active, heavily panting, and stridor audible. Suspect patient may have mild laryngeal issues (i.e. laryngeal paralysis) when excited. Sound was not audible at rest and RR/effort is normal. Recommend follow up with family veterinarian. |
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 13:25 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM Attitude: BAR Ocular Discharge / Squinting: N Coughing/Sneezing: Y Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: N Vomiting/Diarrhea: N Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Has a very raspy cough with raspy breathing when active, no sneezing and no discharge. jb |
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 11:33 BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO – OU no ocular discharge. RESP – no clinical signs of CIRDC (ie. sneezing; coughing; nasal discharge) noted today. A: Ddx. CIRDC – resolved. P: No further treatment for CIRDC needed at this time. Wipe down and move out of c-wing. nhilde |
| 06/21/2025 06/21/25 08:36 Telemedicine consult: Text, photo and video from vet tech. Dog has a mucoid nasal exudate and sounds congested. Move back into C wing. Restart doxycycline 300mg po sid x 9d then recheck. Due to relapse of CIRDC signs and persistent respiratory, placing dog on portal. If no outlet by COB on 07/01/25, is at risk for humane euthanasia on 07/02/25. |
| 06/19/2025 06/19/25 10:07 21 DAY CIRDC FOLLOW UP: K9 has some mild clear mucoid ocular discharge No coughing or sneezing seen BAR Appetite: Great AGP |
| 06/19/2025 06/19/25 14:40 BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO – OU no ocular discharge. RESP – no clinical signs of CIRDC (ie. sneezing; coughing; nasal discharge) noted today. A: Ddx. CIRDC – resolved. P: No further treatment for CIRDC needed at this time. Wipe down and move out of c-wing. nhilde |
| 06/12/2025 06/12/25 20:36 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Patient has mild serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend doxycycline course for 7 additional days and recheck again at the 21d mark. RX: - doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x 7d |
| 06/12/2025 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM DUE 06/12/25 11:49 Attitude: BAR Ocular Discharge / Squinting:N Coughing/Sneezing: Y low raspy cough Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: Y mild mucoid left nostril Vomiting/Diarrhea: N Appetite: all dry food still in bowl at this time un touched. Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Raspy cough with nasal discharge. jb |
| 06/11/2025 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 06/11/25 11:13) DUE TO 14DAY CIRDC RECHECK Attitude: BAR BCS: 5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: None observed at this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: Yes, very mild serous Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: jp |
| 05/31/2025 05/31/25 16:07 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02120162B__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. JB/KS |
| 05/31/2025 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 05/27/2025 TATTOO |
| 05/27/2025 RABIES 1 YEAR 780787 |
| 05/27/2025 DOG NEUTER |
| 05/27/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 05/27/2025 Canine Neuter Pre-operative Examination, performed by __AJ__: Pre-op tech__SW__ T: _100.3__°F HR: _100__bpm RR: _30__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: ABN-fractured 104 GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade:_1_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: Fractured 104 Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __6.0__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) _2.2___ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: _780787___ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by __AJ_ Implanted microchip SQ, # _985141008282200____. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Induction & Prep Tech Initials__KDS/SW__ 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 _1157___ Intubated at _1215___ with __10.5__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _1233___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __DD___ Recovery Tech Initials_DND_____ Monitoring: Time: _1215___ T_101.6___ °F; HR _100___ bpm; RR _10___ brpm Time: _1230___ T_102.9___ °F; HR _79___ bpm; RR _12__ brpm Time: _1245___ T_102.1___°F; HR _80___ bpm; RR _30___ brpm End Recovery Time: _1248___ T_102.2___ °F; HR _100___ bpm; RR ___40_ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by __AJ____: Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, single ligation of spermatic cords with strangle knots using _0___ Webmax. 2-layer closure: SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using _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: __jp___ |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 17:07 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. Noted on kennel walkthrough. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, good appetite EENT - No ocular discharge. Seromucoid nasal discharge. RESP - No stertor or stridor. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. A: - Signs of CIRDC noted upon exam. Likely viral etiology with secondary bacterial component. P: - Isolate for treatment in C - Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x 14d - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - Medically okay to PUFA |
| 05/23/2025 05/23/25 12:11 Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, no coughing, no sneezing. 05/23/25 13:12 BAR, growling/barking at front of kennel. P ate most of food offered this morning. No coughing/sneezing/oculonasal discharge observed. Monitor for changes to p's condition. mjohnson |
| 05/22/2025 05/22/25 08:56 CIRDC monitor follow-up. 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. Continue monitoring as previously scheduled. |
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 10:03 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, good appetite, approaches front of kennel and solicits attention EENT - No ocular discharge. No nasal discharge. RESP - No stertor or stridor. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. A: - Minimal to no signs of CIRDC noted at time of exam - suspect reported symptoms were secondary to tracheal pressure from leash P: - Monitor for CIRDC symptoms next two days - Medically okay to PUFA |
| 05/17/2025 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120156B administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541516C administered IN. Bravecto topical solution administered according to weight dosage, next flea/tick prevention due: __ Place date of 3 month Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. |
| 05/17/2025 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION |
| 05/17/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 05/17/2025 BORDETELLA IN |
| 05/17/2025 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 05/17/2025 k9 is deep wheezing, not sure if due to pulling on leash or not VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 05/18/25 12:47) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: 5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: None observed at this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: None observed at this time Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Good-approx 1/2 remaining in food bowl Other Notes of Concern / Observations: No wheezing or respiratory issues observed at this time jp 05/19/25 14:46 Did not touch food this morning. No other changes. KLB |
| 05/17/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
Bite Information
No recorded bites