[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020021644952 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows handling, growls in cage but wagging once door is open, does not appear to like other animals Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 4y+ Subjective: seemingly healthy dog, slightly stiff gait in hinds at level of knees Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: minimal staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5.5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy dog Plan: DVM intake

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4yrs Microchip noted on Intake? N History : client brought in as stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – compliant for exam, freezes for examination Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, AU- inflammation and erythema, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Grade 1 tartar; full adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact female- no visible spay scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, Grade 4 MPLs bilat w/ mild bowing of the hindlimbs; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: otitis externa AU; Grade 4 MPLs bilat; otherwise apparently healthy 4yr FI dog Prognosis: good Plan: ok for surgery and placement; Mometamax AU SID x7d SURGERY: Okay for surgery.

Upon intake, Helga snapped at counselor when trying to check for microchip. She growled at counselor when trying to get close to her to collar. Did not handle.

Date of intake:: 12/1/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray

Date of assessment:: 12/3/2017

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:: 5. Dog growls, snaps, or tries to bite.

Toy:: 1. No interest.

Summary:: Helga did not approach the assessor in the assessment room and moved away when the assessor approached her. She was tense during handling and snapped when touched during tag, so the rest of the handling portion of the assessment was not conducted.

Summary (1):: 12/3: When introduced off leash to dogs, Helga keeps mostly to herself. 12/4-6: Helga keeps mostly to self.

Date of intake:: 12/1/2017

Summary:: Helga allowed handling.

Date of initial:: 12/2/2017

Summary:: Helga was growling in the cage but allowed handling once out of the cage.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Helga so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Helga is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Helga is fearful at the care center and snapped during her handling assessment. For this reason, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Helga is fearful at the care center and has snapped. It is important to always go slow and give Helga the option to walk away from any social interaction. Helga should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Helga’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Helga would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.