CHARLIE – 18203
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1-20-2018 Manhattan
Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue
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SAFE 01/20/18
Charlie
Hello, my name is Charlie. My animal id is #18203. I am a female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 13-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Charlie is at risk due to medical condition, recently diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. She will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. Charlie should go to an experienced adopter as her previous owner reports that she may have some resource guarding around toys and treats.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Charlie clearly was never crated and a kennel is not her favorite place to stay. She voices her dismay and sits by her door, looking me right in the eyes. Who can resist a chunky mama with cropped ears and a large smile? Certainly not me. Charlie is said to pull on the leash but our walks have been quite pleasant. She seems house trained and poses when she nears other dogs, wagging her tail vigorously and sometimes raising barely her hackles. She is all excited to see kids coming out of a nearby school(according to her former owner, Charlie used to play exuberantly with them). Charlie is obedient, sits on command and absolutely loves treats that will have to be given sparingly in the future because of her generous weight. She is a sociable and friendly gal, welcoming other volunteers or staff joining us in our pen. With lots of help, Charlie is hauled on the bench and enjoys a good neck and butt scratch. Charlie did not really play with me yet, but I hope I will get her to show me all what her former owner says about her; plays with toys and balls, tug of war, chase and mostly wrestle. I really can picture her doing just that. She is a gal with character. Charlie would love to be home again, have a new master to be loyal to and play with. Come and meet her at the Manhattan Care Center. Charlie might just be the special friend you have been looking for.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 72 lbs
13/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8yrs – reported Microchip noted on Intake? N Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : owner surrender, hx of masses Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – attention seeking, tail wagging, compliant for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mild ceruminous debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Grade 1/4 dental tartar, no gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Suspected intact female (reported, prominent vulva), no MGTs MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, small alopecic patch dorsal base of tail; pendulous dermal 2cm mass L ventral neck; large 8-10cm diameter subcutaneous mass L cranial chest near L axilla; healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: pendulous dermal mass ventral neck- benign vs. malignant; large subcutaneous mass cranial chest- benign vs. malignant; adult intact female dog Prognosis: good Plan: ok for surgery and placement. Rec aspirate of growth L chest / pendulous growth L ventral neck SURGERY: Okay for surgery
14/01/2018
Hematuria reported this morning; also blood spotting in kennel S/O -BAR, friendly and energetic; allows handling -mm pk, moist -no nasal discharge or sneezing -eupnic -soft abdomen -blood spotting in kennel and mild bloody vulvular discharge consistent with being in heat -hematuria noted on blanket in kennel -free catch urine sample appeared very dark A 1. Hematuria-suspect UTI, r/o urinary stones vs other 2. In heat 3. SQ masses P -clavamox 500 mg PO BID x 14 days -rimadyl 75 mg PO BID x 5 days -monitor for resolution of hematuria, if persists despite treatment, then rec’d abdominal rads to r/o urinary stones -if signs respond to treatment, then recommend follow up urinalysis +/- urine culture to confirm suspected infection has resolved
16/01/2018
Started on clavamox and rimadyl for severe hematuria on 1/14 S/O -BAR, very energetic and friendly at the front of cage -no hematuria noted in cage or reported since started medications -no nasal discharge or sneezing -pedunculated, skin-tag like mass on L ventral neck -appears eupnic and comfortable A 1. Hematuria-r/o UTI vs urinary stones vs other 2. Skin tag mass P -continue medications -recommend urinalysis and urine culture after finishing course of clavamox
18/01/2018
No further episodes of hematuria reported since starting clavamox/rimadyl S/O -BAR, friendly girl! -sneezing, excessive serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic -pedunculated skin tag mass on neck -large SQ mass along chest A 1. Hematuria, appears resolved; r/o UTI vs other 2. CIRDC 3. Skin tag 4. SQ mass, r/o lipoma vs other P -move to isolation -doxycycline 350 mg PO SID x 14 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Charlie allowed all handling. She was receptive to head and body touches. She allowed being collared and sought to be petted. She had a loose body and wagging tail and had a very good appetite for office treats. She allowed the counselor to take her picture and remained with a loose body.
Date of Intake: 1/13/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Charlie is a roughly 8 year old large dog whom was gotten from a friend and kept in the same home for about 4 years. Unfortunately due to losing a home he could not be kept.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers she is described as outgoing and plays very rough
How is this dog around children?: Around children she is described as relaxed, respectful and plays exuberantly
How is this dog around other dogs?: Around dogs she is described as somewhat reactive and dominant and plays very rough. She is described to be more relaxed towards male dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Charlie has not been socialized with cats so this behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Charlie is described to have resource guarding when chewing on a bone or playing with her toy. She will growl when you attempt to touch.
Bite history:: Charlie has no known bite histories while with the previous owner.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium energy level
Other Notes:: Charlie is described as somewhat anxious when she is left alone, barks when she hears a knock on the door or the doorbell and isn’t bothered by loud storms or fireworks. She isn’t bothered with having her food touched but will growl when attempting to touch her treats or toys. She enjoys being held or restrained and loves bath time. She isn’t bothered with being brushed, having her nails trimmed or when unfamiliar people approaching her home or owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Charlie has a large mass on her chest, a growth coming from her neck and is described to get allergic reactions to an unknown substance.
For a New Family to Know: Charlie is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent, mellow and excitable. She will follow you around when home with you, loves to play with squeak toys and chew on tires. She enjoys playing tug, chase and loves to wrestle. She ate Pedigree dry and wet food mixed 3 times a day, is considered very house trained, is well behaved when home alone, knows the commands sit, stay come, likes to be walked 3 times a day, pulls hard on leash and off leash she wanders but comes when she is called.
Date of intake:: 1/13/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 4 years)
Previously lived with:: An adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Outgoing and and plays somewhat rough
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, respectful, and plays exuberantly
Behavior toward dogs:: Somewhat reactive and plays rough. More relaxed with males.
Resource guarding:: Yes, Charlie growls if her bones or toys are touched.
Bite history:: None reportrd
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Charlie is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent, mellow, and excitable with a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/16/2018
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 does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or 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:: Charlie approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was social throughout, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Selective: These dogs can succeed with certain other dogs, but may be more selective or picky. They may dislike certain ‘types’ of dogs or styles of dog play so they may require extra supervision when interacting with other dogs. The behavior department feels that Charlie may be most compatible with male dogs who are respectful and playful. In the care center, Charlie has displayed gently playful behavior when introduced to respectful dogs. She has been observed to offer correction for more exuberant puppy play. The previous owner of Charlie describes her behavior around other dogs as “somewhat reactive”, also citing that she “plays rough”. The previous owner also described that Charlie has displayed more relaxed behavior when introduced to male dogs.
Summary (1):: 1/14: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Charlie offers polite greeting, then keeps to self. She offers correction for persistent approach.
Summary (2):: 1/16-17: Charlie engages in bouncy play with a select male dog.
Date of intake:: 1/13/2018
Summary:: Upon intake Charlie had a loose body and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 1/13/2018
Summary:: Charlie was attention seeking and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Charlie’s previous owner described her as having a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Charlie remains calm and social with handlers in the shelter environment. She allows touch and remains soft and neutral when interacting with handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to her previous owner reporting that Charlie growls when her treats or toys are touched, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who can be trusted to leave Charlie alone while in possession of resources can be considered.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Charlie’s previous owner reported that she will growl if her bones or toys are touched. For this reason, we advise against ever removing items from Charlie’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Charlie’s previous owner reported that she is somewhat reactive with other dogs. Charlie may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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