BELLA – 21085
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SAFE 03/08/18
Bella
Hello, my name is Bella. My animal id is #21085. I am a desexed female brown brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 6 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 19-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
02/28/18 Bella is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Bella is suitable for an experienced dog owner.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 57.5 lbs
19/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:7 years Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -nervous, tail down. allowed muzzling Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:limited. seem clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:SS seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, erythema on ventrum, esp axillae, pododermatitis noted also CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: atopy +/- pyoderma Prognosis:good Plan:recc hypoallegenic food at new home cephalexin 500mg bid x 10d
27/02/2018
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Attention seeking, eating well EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, no ocular discharge, mild serous nasal discharge HL: Coughing, normal RR/RE MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Spayed A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During the intake, Bella allowed the counselor to approach and pet her. She presented a loose body throughout the process and allowed to be collared and leashed.
Date of Intake: 2/19/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Bella is a 7 year old female brown and white brindle medium mixed breed. She is being surrendered by her owners after 6 years due to moving.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Bella is very friendly with people and likes to jump up and belly flop near people’s feet for attention.
How is this dog around children?: Bella has interacted with children while on walks; she is very tolerant of their petting and enjoys the attention from the children while on walks and at the park.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Bella has not lived with dogs so her behavior is unknown. The owner does not let her interact with dogs on the streets.
How is this dog around cats?: Bella has not lived with cats so her behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Bella has no known resource guarding behaviors.
Bite history:: Bella has not bitten a person or another animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium to high
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Bella suffers from seasonal allergies and gets red spots all over her body.
For a New Family to Know: Bella is described as a friendly, affectionate, and playful dog. She does not like thunderstorms and runs to the comfort of her family. She loves to go on walks and play with her stuffed animal toys. She was fed Blue Buffalo and any other type of grain free dry food. Her favorite treats are bacon strips. She is very housetrained and waits to go outside on the grass or cement. She is well behaved when left alone at home. She enjoys running around outside or on brisk walks.
Date of intake:: 2/19/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender(6 years in the home)
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Very friendly and seeks attention
Behavior toward children:: Tolerant and respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Bella displays a medium to high activity level in the household.
Date of assessment:: 2/21/2018
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 low and a bit fearful.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Bella came into the assessment room timid with a low body posture, she was social towards the handlers with a slow approach and coaxing.
Summary (1):: Bella is calm around other dogs, but chooses not to socialize with them. She mostly keeps to herself; lip curling when another dog sniffs her genitals. According to Bella’s previous owner, Bella did not socialize with other dogs while in their care. The Behavior Department believes that Belle would be most comfortable as the only dog. Any resident dogs should be polite and respectful. All introductions should be conducted slowly and be under supervision. 2/20: When off leash at the Care Centers, Bella is nervous-displaying a low body and raised hackles. She tolerates a brief muzzle greet but quickly moves away from a rear sniff. When the greeter dog re-attempts to sniff her genital region, she offers him a quick muzzle punch, then lip curls. The greeter is moved away, and she explores the pens, keeping to herself. 2/21-26: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Bella keeps to herself while slowly exploring the pens. She becomes slightly assertive when a nervous male dog greets her.
Date of intake:: 2/19/2018
Summary:: Loose and wiggly, allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 2/19/2018
Summary:: Nervous but allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Bella displays a low to medium activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: The behavior department recommends allowing Bella to approach her potential new adopters at her own pace. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Bella to new and unfamiliar situations.
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