COTTONWOOD – 10103
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SAFE 10/23/17
Cottonwood
Hello, my name is Cottonwood. My animal id is #10103. I am a desexed male black dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 18-Oct-2017.
Cottonwood 10103 is at risk for behavior concerns (New Hope Only behavior determination). Cottonwood has been uncomfortable with handling and was unable to complete an assessment at this time. We recommend placement into an adult-only home through a New Hope partner. Medically, Cottonwood is geriatric with an ear infection.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 19.8 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: very nervous, allowed limited handling Sex: male neutered Estimated Age: ~10 years Subjective: describe how he animal is presenting and any known history Eyes: lenticular sclerosis ears-dry d/c or debris, inflamed AU.- possible chronic otitis externa Oral Exam: moderate staining and tartar Heart: wnl Lungs:wnl Abdomen: no palpable masses noted, nosf Musculoskeletal: mild matted hair coat seen in rear legs Mentation: BAR, no abnormal neurosign Preliminary Assessment: geriatric, matted and chronic otitis externa Plan: needs dvm exam
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10-12 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior -tense and nervous, reported to have tried to bite the scanner yesterday so was muzzled for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear with nuclear sclerosis ou, ears have moderate odor and yellow waxy debris AU with AS>AD, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted and wet haircoat especially around feet, overgrown nails CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Nuclear sclerosis ou Otitis externa AU Matts Overgrown nails Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Cleaned ears Applied claro AU Trimmed nails Shaved matts Signed up tomorrow for grooming Prognosis: Good SURGERY: neutered
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake, Cottonwood initially did not want to walk but after a few times of trying, walked along side counselor. When counselor was typing, Cottonwood slept by the desk. Counselor tried to scan him but he bared his teeth and tried to bite scanner. No further handling was done.
Date of Intake: 10/18/2017
Basic Information:: Cottonwood is a medium sized black and white dog. He came to the center as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown.
How is this dog around strangers?: Cottonwood allowed the counselor to approach. Nor further information on behavior.
How is this dog around children?: No further information on behavior.
How is this dog around other dogs?: No further information on behavior.
How is this dog around cats?: No further information on behavior.
Resource guarding:: No further information on behavior.
Bite history:: No further information on behavior.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown.
Other Notes:: Cottonwood came to the center as a stray. No information on his behavior.
Medical Notes: No known medical history.
For a New Family to Know: Cottonwood has no known behavior information.
Date of intake:: 10/18/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/21/2017
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:: 5. Dog growls, snaps, or tries to bite.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Cottonwood was tolerant during the handling assessment. He was nervous, tense, and allowed some handling.
Summary (1):: Cottonwood was brought in as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 10/19-22: When off leash at the Care Center, Cottonwood greets a group of small male and female dogs with a soft body. He explores the pens, occasionally checking in with the group.
Date of intake:: 10/18/2017
Summary:: Fearful, bares teeth.
Date of initial:: 10/20/2017
Summary:: Tense, nervous attempts to bite.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Cottonwood appears to easily startle and become uncomfortable with up close handling, for these reasons we advise against a home with children at this time.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity
Potential challenges comments:: Cottonwood has snapped when being handled, becoming stiff and trembles showing a discomfort with touch in certain areas. It is important to avoid touching Cotton’s paws at this time and being cautious when touching him in other areas as we do not know where he may have other sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Cottonwood to be more comfortable with this.
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