BOBBI SUE – 14919
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SAFE 12/15/17
Bobbi Sue
Hello, my name is Bobbi Sue. My animal id is #14919. I am a female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 29-Nov-2017.
Bobbi Sue is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we suggest that Bobbi Sue would be best suited to an adult only home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: A tiny cocoa bean, Bobbi Sue is shy and uncertain in her kennel. Needing a slow approach to gain her trust on her timetable, Bobbi Sue and I walked to the park, chatting about the economy, her favorite dog treats, whether Animal Planet is a good show, and what her favorite things to do are (eat treats is definitely one of them!). Bobbi waited all the way until we got to the park to go potty on the grass, and as her kennel is always clean, she’s likely housetrained. I’ve seen Bobbi Sue with staff she knows, and she’s tail waggy, and kissy, and allows all handling, happy to jump in a lap for closeness. We made some baby steps, Bobbi Sue and I. As I gave her treats, she eventually came forward to be petted, putting her paws in my lap. A slow approach, and a patient adult-only home will give Bobbi Sue the confidence she needs to be a wonderful best friend. She’s hoping to meet that special person today. A volunteer updates: It’s amazing the difference a couple of days can make, with regular visits from staff and volunteers Bobbi Sue is a new woman! Up front in her kennel, a woof that she’d like to be next for a walk please, easily leashed and out we go. A coat against the cold, yes please! She again waited until we got to the park to go potty and after ‘going’ looks up at me waiting for her ‘good girl’. Showing off her sit, she takes treats so sweetly, but when a squirrel crossed our path, watch out. Miss Bobbi Sue thinks squirrels are fun and I have no doubt would love to try to outrun one! We enjoyed some petting and some quiet time, and when it was time to go back into her kennel she hopped in without issue. Slow and easy wins the race as the saying goes, and it’s so true with our Bobbi Sue. Give her a chance to feel safe and comfortable, and learn the routine and she’s a gem. Our little Cocoa Bean is ready to go home!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 39 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: tense and nervous, allows minimal handling, flinches and whale eyed throughout, did not MC or HWT to avoid escalation Sex: intact female, possibly in heat (enlarged vulva), possible past litters due to mammary state Estimated Age: appx 3y+ Subjective: seemingly healthy dog, extra dew claw on RHL Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy dog, possible heat Plan: DVM intake, HWT and MC at Sx
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:3 years Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -tail tucked, whale eye, shaking. muzzled. allowed exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: none PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female 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
S/O -BAR, resting in kennel initially but comes to greet after coaxing -soft sneezing, excessive serous nasal discharge; reportedly coughing when walked -appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Bobbi was loose bodied but was giving whale eyes during intake. He allowed me to collar her and take her picture but she kept her ears down and tail between her legs. She walked readily by my side and walked into the kennel on her own and took food from my hands.
Basic Information:: Bobbi is a female brown and white large breed dog that was brought in as a stray when she was found wandering the street.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Bobbi was loose bodied around her finders and allowed them to pet her.
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:: 11/29/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Behavior toward strangers:: Bobbi was loose bodied around her finders and allowed them to pet her.
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:: 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. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Bobbi Sue appeared fearful in the assessment room, have a tucked tail, tense body, and panting. She did not approach the assessor and moved away when the assessor approached her, but after some time allowed the assessor to handle her. During sensitivity, she attempted to get away from the assessor, but then settled and allowed handling. She was tense throughout and had a tucked tail.
Summary:: Bobbi Sue’s history around other dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. Bobbi Sue has not displayed limited social behavior toward other dogs and has been observed to appear fearful and avoidant of approach. The behavior department recommends allowing Bobbi Sue time to decompress outside the shelter environment before immediate introductions to unfamiliar dogs. Future follow up on Bobbi Sue’s behavior around dogs should be supervised closely and conducted at a slow pace to well socialized, respectful dogs.
Summary (1):: 12/1: When introduced off leash to a male greeter dog, Bobbi Sue avoids the other dog entirely.
Summary (2):: 12/2: Bobbi Sue allows brief greeting then wanders the pen avoiding the male dog.
Summary (3):: 12/5: Bobbi Sue is fearful and avoidant.
Date of intake:: 11/29/2017
Summary:: Bobbi Sue had a loose body and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 11/30/2017
Summary:: Bobbi Sue was tense and flinched when handled, allowing minimal handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Bobbie Sue so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Bobbi Sue 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 challenges comments:: Fearful: Bobbi Sue gives warning signals when she is uncomfortable, becoming tense, having a tucked tail, and avoiding handlers. She 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 Bobbi Sue, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Bobbi Sue 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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