MINNIE – 11368
Safe -
11-5-2017 Staten Island
Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue
Please honor your pledges:
Meow Gallery: The layout carousel is not available in this version.
SAFE 11/05/17
Minnie
Hello, my name is Minnie. My animal id is #11368. I am a desexed female black dog at the Staten Island Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 01-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – out of country.
Minnie 11368 is at risk for behavior concerns (New Hope Only behavior determination) as well as medical concerns. Behaviorally Minnie has been timid but social with caretakers, but uncomfortable with being picked up. Her discomfort may be related to her medical concerns. Minnie has cataracts and difficulty seeing. She also has a mass on her sternum that would need further diagnostics.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 23 lbs
Barh Spayed ~ 9 years old Scan negative Ambx4 OS opaque Mass on sternum Ear is waxy Friendly and easy to handle. Nosf
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:9 years History : owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – tense but tolerated exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective BCS 5-6/9 EENT: OS- mature cataract, OD-immature cataract, AU-erythema, tan debris, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam; mild dental calc seen, underbite PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, approx 1 inch soft SQ mass at ventral thorax, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment cataracts otitis externa subcutaneous mass- R/O lipoma vs other Prognosis: fair Plan: applied osurnia AU, repeat in 1 week recommend FNA and cytology of mass
Subjective: recheck exam; vomited 4 times this morning Objective BCS 5-6/9 EENT: OS- mature cataract, OD-immature cataract, AU-erythema, tan debris, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam; mm’s pink PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: POssibly uncomfortable when palpating cranial abdomen, no masses palpated U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, approx 1 inch soft SQ mass at ventral thorax CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment vomiting- R/O dietary vs infectious vs pancreatitis vs other cataracts otitis externa- treatign with osurnia subcutaneous mass- R/O lipoma vs other Plan: CBC/chemistry gave cerenia 1 ml SQ (x) ate Hill’s i/d food well
CBC: mildly increased hematocrit- R/O dehydration vs other Chemistry: decreased amylase
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of Intake: 11/1/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
How is this dog around strangers?: willing to approach strangers for attention
How is this dog around children?: good with children and will play with them
How is this dog around other dogs?: unknown
How is this dog around cats?: unknown
Resource guarding:: Will growl if approached while eating
Bite history:: no bite history
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: laid back
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: cataract in left eye
For a New Family to Know: She is greedy with food but very loving.
Date of intake:: 11/1/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Behavior toward strangers:: sociall
Behavior toward children:: playful
Resource guarding:: Will growl if food bowl is approached while she is eating.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Loving with low, laid back energy.
Date of assessment:: 11/2/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 3. Dog head flips while pulling back paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away.
Flank squeeze 2:: 5. Dog snaps or tries to bite.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Minnie appears sensitive to handling in various areas, which may be due to medical challenges.
Date of initial:: 11/1/2017
Summary:: During her initial medical exam, Minnie allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Her owner describes Minnie as having a low energy level, which matches what we have seen in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Minnie appears uncomfortable with handling in various areas on her body. We feel younger children may not be able to adhere to her appropriate warning signals when she is uncomfortable. She will benefit from a calm, quiet, structured environment. Older, dog savvy children may be considered pending an in-depth interaction. The behavior department believes Minnie would benefit best from placement with a New Hope Rescue who can meet her needs medically in a stable environment.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity
Potential challenges comments:: Owner reports Minnie may growl when her food bowl is approached while she is eating. We recommend leaving Minnie alone while she is eating and never attempt to take anything from her mouth, always trade up for something else of higher value, such as a quick bite treat. Handling/touch sensitivity- Minnie has responded with warnings of discomfort during certain handling, including being picked up. It is important to be cautious when touching her in other areas as we do not know where she may have other sensitivities.
For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.
If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email helpdogs@urgentpodr.org. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.
* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*
For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.
You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.
View all entries in: Safe Dogs 2017-11
