CRYSTAL – A1012235
Safe - 10-9-2016 Brooklyn
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SAFE 10/09/16
Brooklyn Center
My name is CRYSTAL. My Animal ID # is A1012235.
I am a spayed female black and brown germ shepherd mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/04/2016 from NY 11210, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/06/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 37.0 LBS.
LARGE AMOUNT OF DIARRHEA NOTED ON ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. EATING WELL A: GERIATRIC, DIARRHEA — OWNER REPORTS PERSISTENT DIARRHEA FOR MONTHS P: REC METRONIDAZOLE 250MG PO Q12 X 7 DAYS. NEEDS FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT AS DOG IS LIKELY SUFFERING FROM UNDERLYING DISEASE 10/5/16 VET CHECK – GERIATRIC Q/BARH. ALLOWS ALL HANDLING. BCS 2/9 MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION, NO ORGANOMEGALLY OR MASSES APPRECIATED AMBULATORY X 4; INTEG WNL SPAYED A: GERIATRIC, ACCORDING TO OWNER, HAS HAD PERSISTENT DIARRHEA FOR MONTHS, ACCORDING TO OUR RECORDS HAS LOST ALMOST 35# IN TWO YEARS — RULE OUT UNDERLYING DISEASE (NEOPLASIA VS OTHER); VS INTESTINAL PARASITES VS OTHER P: REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. WILL TREAT FOR DIARRHEA IF SEEN WHILE MONITORING. FAIR PROGNOSIS
10/04/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/04/16 13:35 BASIC INFORMATION Crystal is a spayed, German shepherd that is 10 years old. Crystal was a gift to the owner when she was a puppy. The owner is surrendering Crystal because he has no time and has a new born in the home. SOCIALIZATION Crystal has lived with children ages from new born and 3 years old. Crystal was gentle and relaxed. She allowed being petted and rubbed. Crystal is a very relaxed and mellow dog. When stranger come over her approached and sniff. She allowed to be petted and solicit attention. She has lived with a neutered Pit Bull. They engage in play and follow each other around the house. She has never been around cats. BEHAVIOR Crystal allows all handling. She allows her food bowl to be touched, she allows her toys to be removed from her mouth, and she enjoys being bathed and crushing her coat. She has never had her nails trimmed. She has never has a bite history. Crystal is housed trained and gets walked 3 times. FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW Crystal is described as mellow, affectionate and friendly. She enjoys being around the family and lying in the family floor around people. She loves to sleep. Her favorite dog food is any brand of dog food. She loves Chewbones and squeaky toys. She knows the command sit and stay. When she is left alone she is well behaved. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Crystal during intake allowed being collard, scanned and photographed. She allowed to be petted and her body was relaxed.
09/02/2014 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Crystal is a beautiful German Shepherd. She has great manners and sits on command. She seems to like other dogs and people. She is just past puppyhood and is well behaved like a middle aged dog. Come meet this girl. She just may be your next best friend.
10/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Spayed, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/young children/dog Behavior toward children: Gentle/mellow/relaxed Behavior toward dogs: Playful Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Crystal is described as mellow, affectionate and friendly Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/06/16 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, a bit fearful but she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, head held low and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, and low. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: No interest Summary: Crystal displayed no concern during her behavior assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Crystal’s previous owner, Crystal has lived with a neutered Pit Bull. They engage in play and follow each other around the house. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Crystal displays soft and social body language with male and female dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Crystal be placed in a home with dogs that match her calm energy level. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/04/16 During her initial medical examination, Crystal readily allowed all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
10/05/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Crystal’s previous owner, Crystal has lived with a neutered Pit Bull. They engage in play and follow each other around the house. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Crystal displays soft and social body language with male and female dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Crystal be placed in a home with dogs that match her calm energy level. 10/5: Crystal displays soft body language when greeting a male dog. She is social, checking in on him often as she explores the pen. She is tolerant of his persistent play solicitations but she does not engage. 10/6: Crystal displays the same soft and social behavior with a female dog.
10/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive –480C632470 Quiet, tolerates handling, no sign of aggression Mild tartar, gingivitis Dehydrated and emacated with prominent bones and ribs BCS =2/5 EENT –wnl Skin/Coat — dry coat AMB x4 Senior pet
10/06/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
LARGE AMOUNT OF DIARRHEA NOTED ON ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. EATING WELL A: GERIATRIC, DIARRHEA — OWNER REPORTS PERSISTENT DIARRHEA FOR MONTHS P: REC METRONIDAZOLE 250MG PO Q12 X 7 DAYS. NEEDS FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT AS DOG IS LIKELY SUFFERING FROM UNDERLYING DISEASE 10/5/16 VET CHECK – GERIATRIC Q/BARH. ALLOWS ALL HANDLING. BCS 2/9 MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION, NO ORGANOMEGALLY OR MASSES APPRECIATED AMBULATORY X 4; INTEG WNL SPAYED A: GERIATRIC, ACCORDING TO OWNER, HAS HAD PERSISTENT DIARRHEA FOR MONTHS, ACCORDING TO OUR RECORDS HAS LOST ALMOST 35# IN TWO YEARS — RULE OUT UNDERLYING DISEASE (NEOPLASIA VS OTHER); VS INTESTINAL PARASITES VS OTHER P: REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. WILL TREAT FOR DIARRHEA IF SEEN WHILE MONITORING. FAIR PROGNOSIS
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RTO – 09/05/14
Brooklyn Center
**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**
FEMALE, BLACK / BROWN, GERM SHEPHERD MIX, 7 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NO TIME
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/29/2014, From NY 11210, DueOut Date 08/29/2014,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary scan positive: 480C632470 female, ~7yrs old mild gingivitis coat needs brushing out applied activyl for flea prevention allowed all handling for exam with friendly behavior barh nosf
Weight 70.0
A volunteer writes: Crystal is a beautiful German Shepherd. She has great manners and sits on command. She seems to like other dogs and people. She is just past puppyhood and is well behaved like a middle aged dog. Come meet this girl. She just may be your next best friend.
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RE-EAM 10/05/16 : VET CHECK – GERIATRIC
Q/BARH. ALLOWS ALL HANDLING. BCS 2/9. MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL
NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION, NO ORGANOMEGALLY OR MASSES APPRECIATED; AMBULATORY X 4; INTEG WNL
SPAYED.
A: GERIATRIC, ACCORDING TO OWNER, HAS HAD PERSISTENT DIARRHEA FOR MONTHS, ACCORDING TO OUR RECORDS HAS LOST ALMOST 35# IN TWO YEARS — RULE OUT UNDERLYING DISEASE (NEOPLASIA VS OTHER); VS INTESTINAL PARASITES VS OTHER.
P: REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. WILL TREAT FOR DIARRHEA IF SEEN WHILE MONITORING. FAIR PROGNOSIS.
PROFILE :
BASIC INFORMATION
Crystal is a spayed, German shepherd that is 10 years old. Crystal was a gift to the owner when she was a puppy. The owner is surrendering Crystal because he has no time and has a new born in the home.
SOCIALIZATION
Crystal has lived with children ages from new born and 3 years old. Crystal was gentle and relaxed. She allowed being petted and rubbed. Crystal is a very relaxed and mellow dog. When stranger come over her approached and sniff. She allowed to be petted and solicit attention. She has lived with a neutered Pit Bull. They engage in play and follow each other around the house. She has never been around cats.
BEHAVIOR
Crystal allows all handling. She allows her food bowl to be touched, she allows her toys to be removed from her mouth, and she enjoys being bathed and crushing her coat. She has never had her nails trimmed. She has never has a bite history. Crystal is housed trained and gets walked 3 times.
FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW
Crystal is described as mellow, affectionate and friendly. She enjoys being around the family and lying in the family floor around people. She loves to sleep. Her favorite dog food is any brand of dog food. She loves Chewbones and squeaky toys. She knows the command sit and stay. When she is left alone she is well behaved.
BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE
Crystal during intake allowed being collard, scanned and photographed. She allowed to be petted and her body was relaxed.
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