DARLING – A1114883

Manhattan Center

My name is DARLING. My Animal ID # is A1114883.
I am a female black and white shih tzu and lhasa apso mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/10/2017 from NY 10457, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

06/14/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Darling A1114883 is at risk due to a New Hope Only behavior determination. She was tolerant of most handling items but became uncomfortable during the Paw Squeeze item and quickly escalated to growling and snapping.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/11/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 18.0 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6-8 years Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – allows handling but will tried to bite slowly during ocular exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – Evidence of Trauma seen – Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: OU-corneas appear dull with mucoid discharge STT-only able to perform OS due to temperament; 1-2 mm/min no nasal d/c ears clean Oral Exam: mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec; underbite; mod tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female; prominent vulva and nipples MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no obvious lameness resists hip extension bilaterally-may be behavioral thin hair along nasal folds and on side of muzzle diffuse, chronic dermatitis along abdomen, inguinal areas and perivulvular-severe hyperpigmentation and lichenification dirty, matted hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Dermatitis-severe, chronic; suspect underlying allergies (r/o environmental vs food vs fleas); r/o metabolic dz vs demodex vs other KCS Plan convenia 0.8 ml SQ medicated bathing at least twice weekly; rec’d regular use of derm mousse such as duoxo mousse (do not have in stock currently) optimmune OU BID indefinitely rec’d diet trial +/- allergy testing Prognosis: good; KCS (dry eye disease) is common in smaller breeds and can usually be well managed with daily eye medication; however, if poorly controlled, it can lead to corneal ulcers, corneal pigmentation and sometimes loss of vision; dermatitis appears chronic and is likely a result of untreated allergies; due to the severity and extent of chronic changes, it is likely that she will require long term management including medicated bathing, topical mouse/ointment, allergy injections, medications, etc SURGERY: temp waiver d/t dermatitis

06/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/10/17 15:23 Basic Info: Darling A1114883 is a female black & white terrier mix who was found as a stray a little over a mth ago and is being surrendered due to no time. Her last veterinary visit is unknown and currently has some skin issues around her eyes and hind legs. Socialization: Darling is shy for a few minutes with strangers. She hasn’t been around dogs but was friendly, affectionate, playful and exuberant with the adult in the home and children ages 8yr, 12yrs & 16yrs old. There is a cat in the home that both them and Darling would stay away from. Darling hasn’t bitten/scratched any person or animal. Behavior: The following hasn’t been done to know her behaviors: having her treats/food/food bowl,toys touched/moved, being restrained, having her nails trimmed, being disturbed while sleeping/resting or being brushed. During baths Darling will try to jump out the tub. For a New Family to Know: Darling is described as friendly, playful, affectionate & loving with a medium-high activity level. She’s an indoor mostly dog that isn’t housebroken, is well behaved when left home alone, eats dry Purina dog chow food 2x a day, sleeps on linen and is walked 1x a day where she pulls on her leash at times. Intake Behavior: During intake Darling had a loose body & allowed all handling. She initially shyed away from me but after a few minutes of me sitting/talking with her she became more at ease. Darling allowed to be scanned (-), collared and taken pictures of. She didn’t seem to mind being picked up/held and was placed into a kennel with ease.

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06/12/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Profile 6/10/17 Unaltered Female, stray (In Finder’s home for one month) Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages eight, twelve, and sixteen), and a cat Behavior toward strangers: Shy Behavior toward children: Friendly, affectionate, playful, and exuberant Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Stayed away from the cat Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Darling is described as friendly, playful, affectionate, and loving with a medium-high activity level. Other notes: Darling may try to jump out of the tub during baths. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment 6/12/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and 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, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, mouth closed Tag: 1. Follows slowly at end of leash, body neutral, no response to each pass Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back paw Squeeze 1: 5. Dog growls and tries to bite/snaps. Toy 1. Minimal interest. Dog smells, then walks away Summary: Darling becomes uncomfortable with up close handling and quickly escalates her warnings to growling and snapping. PLAYGROUP: Summary INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Darling initially shied away from approach but warmed up, loose body and allowed handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/11/17 During her initial medical exam, Darling growled and snapped. ENERGY LEVEL: Her Finder describes Darling as having a medium to high activity level. In the care center, Darling displays with a low to medium energy level.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope _X_Place with a New Hope partner – Darling has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal up close tactile handling since intake (growling and snapping upon intake and during Squeeze item). We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force free, positive, reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Potential challenges: _X_House soiling – Finder reports Darling to have accidents in the home. It is not reported which remedies were attempted to try to rectify the problem. We recommend indoor wee wee pads placed down for in between walks, as well as guidance and consistency to learn to eliminate outside. Accidents should never be punished as it can damage the human-dog relationship and is likely to make the problem worse. _X_Handling/touch sensitivity – Darling has growled and snapped during up close tactile handling here at the center, showing an un-comfortability with touch in certain areas. It is important to be cautious as we do not know where she may have sensitivities.

06/13/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
6/13: When introduced off leash to other dogs at the shelter, Darling will greet politely and wander the yard. 6/14: Darling keeps mostly to herself.

06/11/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6-8 years Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – allows handling but will tried to bite slowly during ocular exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – Evidence of Trauma seen – Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: OU-corneas appear dull with mucoid discharge STT-only able to perform OS due to temperament; 1-2 mm/min no nasal d/c ears clean Oral Exam: mm pk, sl tacky; CRT <2 sec; underbite; mod tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female; prominent vulva and nipples MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no obvious lameness resists hip extension bilaterally-may be behavioral thin hair along nasal folds and on side of muzzle diffuse, chronic dermatitis along abdomen, inguinal areas and perivulvular-severe hyperpigmentation and lichenification dirty, matted hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Dermatitis-severe, chronic; suspect underlying allergies (r/o environmental vs food vs fleas); r/o metabolic dz vs demodex vs other KCS Plan convenia 0.8 ml SQ medicated bathing at least twice weekly; rec’d regular use of derm mousse such as duoxo mousse (do not have in stock currently) optimmune OU BID indefinitely rec’d diet trial +/- allergy testing Prognosis: good; KCS (dry eye disease) is common in smaller breeds and can usually be well managed with daily eye medication; however, if poorly controlled, it can lead to corneal ulcers, corneal pigmentation and sometimes loss of vision; dermatitis appears chronic and is likely a result of untreated allergies; due to the severity and extent of chronic changes, it is likely that she will require long term management including medicated bathing, topical mouse/ointment, allergy injections, medications, etc SURGERY: temp waiver d/t dermatitis

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