BELINA – 12966
Gone - 11-30-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 11/30/17
Belina
Hello, my name is Belina. My animal id is #12966. I am a desexed female gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 18-Nov-2017.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Shy on our first date, that lasted about 10 minutes, and then we were good friends. I had the toys and the treats, of course, and Miss Belina is smart enough to have figured that out quickly. She’s a gorgeous girl with an easy tail wag and twinkling eyes. She’s good on the leash, certainly a pleasure after a long day. Off leash, we played with toys and balls, Belina getting the zoomies at one point, and almost somersaulting over a toy when she came to a screeching stop. Try not laughing at that! I invited her up on the bench to sit next to me, but she politely refused, perhaps remnants of not being allowed on furniture where she lived before? Showing off her sit and shake paw, she takes her reward treats gently, does some play bowing to me, and runs off to play some more. When our time together was over she hopped right back into her kennel and settled down with my promise to her of finding her a new family quickly. Ask to meet her today. A volunteer updates: Fast forward from our first date: Belina has settled into the routine, and I see her out with staff and volunteers frequently. “I LOVE Belina”, cooed one staff person. She loves to play, chasing toys, playing tug, running to check out other dogs as they come into the yard, her tail wagging in greeting. Showing off her sit when I ask, she shakes both paws, sweetly takes her reward treat and then looks up, inviting me to join in more play. A fashionista, looking splendid in whatever coat or neck piece she wears, Belina seems to enjoy being bundled up against the cold. My volunteer dictionary spells fabulous B E L I N A , so be sure to come meet her when you visit.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 56.25 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, did not place to avoid escalation Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allowed handling but tense and nervous, low growl for some handling, flinches at times Sex: intact female, recent heat reported by finder Estimated Age: appx 2-3y Subjective: seemingly healthy dog, noticably enlarged vulva Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy dog Plan: DVM intake
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2 y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -nervous for exam, tail down, slight wag, but allows exam. muzzled Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: no exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, , Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no SS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
FI-prominent vulva no murmur, hr 120bpm, ssp/clr and eupneic mm pink
S/O -QAR, shy, sweet -no nasal discharge or sneezing -eupnic -spay incision CDI A healthy, doing well post-spay P no further tx at this time
S/O -BAR, sweet and docile girl -soft sneezing, serous nasal discharge -eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen RIMADYL 100MG/TAB GIVE 1 TAB SID X 5 DAYS
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Belina tense and growled at a male counselor that approached her. When approached slowly she wag her tail but was shaking and had tail tug. Finder had put collar around her neck. She struggled to go in kennel and had to be lift up. She scanned negative for a microchip and allowed limited handling.
How is this dog around strangers?: Belina has been around two males and one female. Finder states she adapt to females faster than males.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Belina was separated from the other male dog in the home.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Within a week she ate dry food called Pedigree and played with stuffed animals.
Date of intake:: 11/18/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 11/21/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
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:: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Belina did not approach the assessor in the assessment room but allowed the assessor to approach her. She was tense throughout the assessment and at times shied away when quicker movements were made, but she allowed all handling to be completed.
Summary (1):: 11/19: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Belina is stiff upon approach. When the male greeter walks away, Belina continuously follows with a tense body. When re-approached, Belina freezes, but walks away when interrupted by handlers. Due to limited observation, it is recommended to allow Belina an initial period of decompression outside the care center. Future introductions to dogs should never be forced, and conducted only to respectful dogs.
Date of intake:: 11/18/2017
Summary:: Belina was tense and growled.
Date of initial:: 11/18/2017
Summary:: Belina was tense and growled with some handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Belina so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: When approached slowly and coaxed with a soft voice during a socialization interaction, Belina slowly approaches the handler with fearful body language. She will sniff the handler’s hand with a low tail wag. When attempting to pet, Belina ducks her head low with squinting eyes, but accepts the petting and continues to exhibit a low tail wag. Once she is familiar and becomes comfortable with the handler, she begins to seek attention and leans in for more petting.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Belina is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Belina gives clear warnings when she is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Belina, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Belina to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention.
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