Veterinarian’s report is released on Howard Lake’s K-9, Felony

BUFFALO, MN – A veterinarian’s report has been released of the Howard Lake K-9 dog, Felony, which was accidentally euthanized by the humane society recently.

It is a check given to the dog on the day it was accepted by the Wright County Humane Society in Buffalo Oct. 31, the day after it was both reported missing and picked up in Howard Lake.

“When our veterinary staff examined Felony, his body condition score was a 3 on a scale of 1 of 9 (with 9 being a very well-fed dog). This body condition measure is a standard measurement tool used by the veterinary community,” according to Ray Aboyan, who is the animal humane society chief operating officer.

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“A ‘3’ score indicates ‘Ribs easily palpated and may be visible with no palpable fat. Tops of lumbar vertebrae visible. Pelvic bones becoming prominent.”
“The dog was described as ‘bony,’ confirmed Laurie Brickley of the humane society.
“Because he was a geriatric (older) dog, he could have had a prior condition, or he could have been losing body mass as an older dog,” Brickley added.

“We would concur with the Howard Lake woman (Tammy Bren) who described the dog’s description of him as ‘thin and in poor condition,’” Brickley said.

Bren said this is exactly how she found Felony – thin and in poor condition, trying to get at dog food stored in the back of her house. “He was looking for food,” she said.

The veterinary staff at the humane society recorded the dog’s behavior, as well.
“Our veterinary staff reported the dog to be ‘highly reactive’ to simple eye contact,” Brickley said.

“He was aggressive; snapping and growling, even when food was present. We would not consider this to be a dog to be a good candidate for adoption, and to be safe in a home with individuals or a family,” according to the veterinarian report.
“Although (the dog) was being cared for in the shelter with a bed and food, he continued to exhibit this behavior – even after five days,” Brickley reported.

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