CUPID – 25468

CUPID – 25468

Care Center Location: Brooklyn , ZIP Code From: 11423, Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Blue, Age: 12 years, Sex: Female, Weight: 9 lbs

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age:12 reported; Microchip noted on Intake?n History 😮 surrender; Subjective:OD severelyirriated with crusty dc and corneal scarring…seems to be secondary to long term irritation from cherry eye, large mammary tumors on boht sides but worse on right chain. HM 4/6; Observed Behavior -nervous, shaking; Objective ;T =; P =80; R =wnl; BCS 6/9; EENT: ou sclerosis, cherry eye os, secondary infection and irritation, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: mod dental staining; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, hm 4/6, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, multiple large MGT, ; U/G:intact female; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: mammary tumors, heart murmur 4/6, corneal disease seconary to cherry eye; Prognosis:guarded; Plan: recc chest rads and full geriatric work up including echocardiogram. if normal , recc cherry eye surgery, radical mastectomies. may not be good surgical candidate; tab os bid long term; SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Basic Information:Cupid is a 12 year old Female black and brown small breed mix. Owners have had Cupid for 12 years and are surrendering because of animal health and house soiling.

How is this dog around strangers?Around strangers Cupid is shy for a few minutes. Cupid plays gently with adults.
How is this dog around children?Cupid has lived with a child the age of two and has been around children the ages of 5 and 11. Around the children Cupid is relaxed and playful. Cupid plays gently with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?Cupid lived with another dog years ago briefly and was relaxed around the other dog. Around dogs outside Cupid will bark and sniff them. After Cupid is playful and plays gently.
How is this dog around cats?Cupid has lived with a cat ans is respectful towards the cat.

Resource guarding:Cupid isnt bothered when having his food bowl touched or having toys taken away. When trying to take away a bone Cupid will hover over the bone but does not growl or do anything when it is being taken away. Cupid isnt bothered when being held and restrained or when being pushed off furniture. Cupid is afraid of getting baths but will let you wash her. Cupid is also afraid of getting her nails trimmed and will try to pull away. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house Cupid will bark. When someone unfamiliar approaches the family Cupid is calm.
Bite history:Cupid has no bite history
Housetrained:Partially

Energy level/descriptors:high

Other Notes:Cupid is scared of fireworks but is calm during storms.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?Yes

Medical Notes: Cupid has cataracts, cherry eye and lumps on her chest.

For a New Family to Know:  Cupid was described as friednly affectionate and playful. Cupid enjoys playing with stuffed toys, Wen home with Cupid she will follow you around teh house. Cupid eats Kibbles and bits dry food three times a day. Cupid hs been having accidents in the house off her wee wee pad mostly at night. Cupid goes on walks 3 times a day and prefers to go to teh bathroom on grass. Cupid doesnt pull on the leash and when let off the leash will stay close by your side. Cupid is well behaved when left in the house alone. Cupid has her own room with her dog bed and kennel. Cupid only gets put in the kennel when new born babies are around. For exercise Cupid likes to go on walks and to the dog park.

Behavior Notes:During intake Cupid was very wiggly and explored the lobby. Cupid came right up to the counselor with a wagging tail. Cupid allowed to be scanned and collared with a loose wiggly body.

Details on my behavior are…

summary (1):According to Cupid’s previous owner, Cupid is relaxed and playful around other dogs.
4/18: When off leash at the Care Centers, Cupid greets a group of small male and female dogs with a soft posture. She explores the area, occasionally checking in with the group.

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