Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Kobe Pawkins ACCT-A-227035 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical and behavioral concerns. Kobe Pawkins must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH at 10AM. Should Kobe Pawkins’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Kobe Pawkins is a 13-year-old senior dog who was surrendered to ACCT Philly due to the cost of care not having enough time for him. Described by his owner as “the perfect grumpy old man”, Kobe required sedation to be shaved, vaccinated, and to receive other medical care, which became expensive over time. He enjoyed going on walks, hanging out with his owner, napping, and playing with squeaky toys and plush toys.
At the shelter, Kobe remains uncomfortable with handling. He was able to be vaccinated with a towel, but required sedation for a full exam. This exam revealed dental issues and a mass near his upper premolars. Kobe had a few teeth that were able to be removed by simple elevation, but he will likely need additional extractions. He also has a Grade IV/VI heart murmur. His blood work had no significant findings. Due to his medical and behavioral concerns, Kobe is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or experienced adopter.
VIDEOS:
Kobe Pawkins and Bacon Egg and Cheese Meet and Kobe getting some pets: https://youtube.com/shorts/kRHyc4bKTUg?feature=share
Per staff 1/13: I was asked to help get a dog meet for Kobe. He was in the top side bank. I was able to leash with a large leash. He tried jumping out past me when I got the leash open. With notes about him not able to be touched. I used the Chair and put it under his kennel so he could jump from there and then to the floor. When he got to the floor he was limping on the left front paw. Dr did see him walk and will prescribe some pain meds. He was aloof meeting the dog they went face to face and had no reaction just turned away.
Per staff 1/10: Tense, lunging and air snapping for medical treatments. Spoke with veterinarian and recommending a sedated exam. Was able to vaccinate using a towel, when taking the towel off dog lunged and air snapped at me.
Per owner 1/6: Fully housebroken, has never been crated, low-medium energy, walks calmly with no pulling. He sleeps in a dog bed or blanket on the floor. His favorite treats are Rachael Ray Nutrish Burger Bites Beef & Bison. His favorite toys are squeaky toys and plush toys. He enjoys going for walks, napping, hanging out with owners, and being petted.
Behavior concerns: He is reactive/aggressive towards strangers.
Bite history: “Kobe was sitting on my sister in laws lap. She put her face in front of his and he bit her lip. I believe he was over stimulated. We had guests and it was late and our house is usually just us and he’s asleep by 8pm.”
His reaction towards strangers and children depends on the situation. He is neutral towards other dogs and cats. “Kobe is aggressive towards groomers. He has to go to the animal hospital to be sedated and shaved. He does not let vets examine him. He normally get his vaccinations when he’s asleep for his sedated shave.”
Ideal home: Someone older, quiet home with his own place to sleep. He would be a perfect fit for a retired person. He would need be homed with someone who has the financial ability to get him the best possible care. No kids. Kids may be too high strung for him.
Favorite thing about him: He’s the perfect grumpy old man.
Per owner 1/6:
Kobe is old, he has trouble walking, he struggles getting up & down stairs. Walking is painful. He won’t let me groom him, he won’t let doctors examine him. He tries to bite when handled. I’m unable to afford the care he needs. I’m away from home more than 12 hrs a day. I just can’t care for him anymore & I feel like he’s suffering. I need help. I have tried to rehome him on numerous sites but have been told he’s too old or his behavioral issues are too much.
Personality: Anxious, nervous, not social, low energy
Best thing about him: He’s quiet
Bite history: Was sitting on my sister in laws lap. Unprovoked he bit her on her lip. Blood was drawn.
Behavior concerns: He’s aggressive when touched. Example he cannot get examined by a vet, or get groomed by a groomer. He has to be medically sedated & not only is that expensive but it’s not good for his health.
MEDICAL:
1/12 Vet Exam:
Reason Notes: Needs sedated exam; has grade IV HM
Objective:
Exam performed under sedation
Body Condition Score (BCS): 6/9
Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 2/3
Hydration: Euhydrated
EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, increased corneal opacity OU. No ocular/nasal/aural discharge. Normal cervical palpation.
Oral: Severe periodontal disease, all maxillary incisors loose with bleeding noted from 103, 102, 101. Missing 405, 406. Soft pink mass noted in area of 206/207.
Cardiovascular: Grade IV/VI systolic heart murmur, no arrhythmia. MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec
Musculoskeletal: No overt orthopedic disease palpated
Integument: Pink dermal mass noted on proximal tail. Healthy hair coat and skin, no ectoparasites seen.
Respiratory, Peripheral Lymph Nodes, Abdomen, Urogenital: WNL
Assessment:
Loose maxillary incisors, extracted
Severe dental disease
Pink mass noted in upper left arcade - r/o benign, malignant
Grade IV/VI systolic heart murmur
Plan:
Diagnostics: CBC/Chem17/Lytes: NSF
Treatments:
Extracted all maxillary incisors
Microchipped
Recommend dental cleaning, likely additional extractions
Pathway: Rescue only due to behavior, can consider being available for adoption if behavior improves.
1/12 Dental Extractions:
** 5 upper incisors & #306 left lower premolar extracted **
Teeth with significant attachment loss were extracted by simple elevation.
Feed a soft diet for 3-5 days (canned food, chicken & rice, etc.).
1/10 Intake Exam:
Weight - 20 lbs
Body Condition Score - 5 - Ideal
Microchip Found? no, not able to place
Age - 13 years
Urogenital - MN
Altered - yes
Eyes - cloudy
Ears - clean
Nose - clear
Coat/Skin - relatively clean hair coat
Teeth - missing multiple teeth, gums bleeding, unable to visualize fully due to behavior
Gums - red, bleeding
Musculoskeletal - overall good muscling
Behavior - BAR, not tolerant of handling, repeatedly attempted to bite and lunge, used a towel and gloves to handle
1/10 Vet Exam:
Exam Reason: Surrendered for Health of Animal
Subjective:
Surrendered due to difficulty walking, struggling getting up and down stairs, and seeming painful. Owner reports him unable to be groomed or examined due to his behavior as he tries to bite when handled.
Owner reports attempting to rehome multiple times but have been told he's too old or his behavioral issues are too much.
Objective:
Limited exam due to pt compliance
Behavior: Will bite/lunge when approached or touched.
Mentation: BAR
Body Condition Score (BCS): 5/9
EENT: Increased corneal opacity, scleral erythema OS. No ocular/nasal discharge. Unable to assess ears/cervical region
Oral: unable to assess
Cardiovascular: grade IV systolic heart murmur
Respiratory: Eupneic
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x4, no lameness. Unable to
Neurologic: Normal mentation. No ataxia. Unable to fully assess neurological status
Peripheral Lymph Nodes: unable to assess
Abdomen: unable to assess
Urogenital: unable to assess
Assessment:
Reported difficulty with stairs - r/o osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal disease, systemic disease, endocrine disease, other
Behavior - r/o true behavior, pain, other
Plan:
Plan for sedated exam
Per owner 1/6: Skin irritation/hair loss. I’m certain Kobe has joint and hip pain/discomfort. He can no longer go up and down stairs without any assistance. He has also fallen down a flight of stairs a few times because of this. His hind legs are sometimes immobilized. Drinking more than usual. Vomiting a lot recently. No other changes to weight, appetite, drinking, urination, or defecation.
Per owner 1/6: I’m sure he has hip & joint issues. He can no longer squat to poop & he needs assistance getting up & down stairs. He vomits a lot.
