ATHENA – 10603
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SAFE 10/31/17
Athena
Hello, my name is Athena. My animal id is #10603. I am a desexed female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 23-Oct-2017.
Athena is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex. She will likely require in home care with antibiotics and is contagious to other dogs. She was given and Average behavior determination and has no know behavior concerns at this time.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Athena looks like a little fox coming out of the woods. She is a tiny young adult, almost the size of a Beagle(She weighs 23 pounds). She could fit in an oversized pocket…Although quiet in her kennel, Athena is right at her door, ready to be leashed and go! She is a fast runner, doing her business on the way, eying the pigeons, respecting “proper ” peers and answering those who act pushy with her. In playgroups with her kind, she can be assertive and bold. Free in the yard, Athena is one lively gal. She loves treats, sits for them and gratifies me with an award winning smile. Let’s not forget about her non stop wagging tail. She really is the cutest!!. Athena is adorable, a mini mouse, friendly, lively and a little opinionated. She would love, love, love to meet you, brighten your life and be your forever best friend. Athena is at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 23.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx. 2yo Microchip noted on Intake? 981020025092419 History : stray Subjective: BARH, energetic, friendly, allows for medical handling and restraint Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = 80 R = 36 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: neg oral PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spay scar palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment : approx. 2 yo FS medium cross breed canine mix apparently healthy Prognosis: excellent Plan: available for adoption/transfer
PRE OP EXAM; CAGE EXAM BARH NO SIGNS OF CIRDC M/S/I BCS 5/9 GLOSSY COAT A; HEALTHY P; OK FOR SX
S/O -BAR, very friendly and exciteable -reverse sneeze episode -mild to mod mucoserous nasal discharge -eupnic A CIRDC p move to isolation cerenia 16 mg tabs: 1.5 tab PO SID x 4 days doxycycline 100 mg PO SID x 14 days recheck on day 7
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Athena was very loose bodied she approached us and came up to gives kisses and let us scratch her head and belly she was very excitable and was running around and wagging his tail. He readily followed me on the leash and jumped into the kennel.
Date of Intake: 10/23/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Athena is a female brown medium breed dog that is estimated to be 2 years old. She was brought to us as a stray when she was found in a building.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Athena was very comfortable with her finder and with us when she was surrendered.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 10/23/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/24/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.
Summary:: Athena approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She jumped up playfully on the assessor during the tag. She become focused on the exit and noise outside the room a few times, but allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: Athena has displayed assertive body posturing during interaction with dogs in the care center. She has been observed to growl when interacting with select dogs. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. The behavior department feels that Athena should only meet other dogs on a one on one basis, and introduced to respectful dogs at a slow pace. 10/24: When introduced off leash to dogs, Athena is a bit tense and assertive when greeting. She approaches and greets all with a bit of a tense body and high tail.
Summary (2):: 10/26: Athena stands tall with a tense body when greeting the male helper. She approaches and sniffs, continues to follow with assertive body posturing.
Date of intake:: 10/23/2017
Summary:: Athena had a loose body and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 10/24/2017
Summary:: Athena allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Athena so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
Recommendations:: Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No dog parks: The behavior department feels that Athena should only meet other dogs on a one on one basis, and introduced to respectful dogs at a slow pace.
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