DEE DEE – A1095740

Manhattan Center

My name is DEE DEE. My Animal ID # is A1095740.
I am a female black and white labrador retr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/03/2016 from NY 10026, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/08/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 63.8 LBS.

Mild SND, unwilling to get up and move around cage. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x10 days. 1088

11/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/03/16 13:58 Basic Information Dee Dee is an approximate 5 year old female Lab mix who was surrendered by her owner. Owner stated NYCHA is demanding the pet be removed. Owner adopted her pet from a family member 4 years ago. Owner stated her pet has a rash on her hind legs. Dee Dee saw a vet this summer for her vaccinations. Socialization Dee Dee is friendly around strangers. She has not spent time or lived with kids, other dogs, cats or any other kind of animal. She plays in an exuberant manner with adults and does not play with children. She has not bitten a person or animal in the past ten days. Behavior Dee Dee has no behavior issues and is not bothered by loud or sudden noises. She is not bothered if her food is touched while she is eating. She is not bothered if treats of any kind or toys are taken away. She will growl if disturbed while sleeping. She barks if someone knocks on the door. Owner has never trimmed her nails. She is not bothered if pushed off furniture, if held, if bathed, or if brushed. For a New Family to Know Dee Dee is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a medium activity level. Owner stated she likes to jump off walls. She will follow her owner around when home. She likes to play with chew style toys and plays wrestling. She was kept indoors only and slept anywhere. She was fed solely home food. Owner fed her twice a day. She is housed trained and will potty on cement. She is well behaved when left home alone. She has never been left in a yard or crate trained. She knows the command sit, but it must be done with a treat. For exercise she will wrestle with owner at home. She pulls very hard and is never walked off the leash. Behavior during Intake Dee Dee had a wiggly tail and body. She jumps on me and licked my hand. When I attempted to collar her she attempted to bite. When our animal care officer attempted to place a leash on her she once again attempted to bite.

11/08/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Due to housing restrictions, Miss Dee Dee joins us, alone, uncertain, and confused. Her coat shines with good care, and once she decided we should be friends I was showered with kisses, lots of pretty smiles and sweet tail wags. We’re told that Dee Dee is friendly around strangers, isn’t experienced with kids or other animals, doesn’t guard her things, will growl if disturbed while sleeping, is affectionate and playful, was fed people food, is housetrained and well behaved when left home alone. We enjoyed our walk to the park, Dee Dee and I, talking about current events, the warmish fall day, the Presidential election, the kind of food she likes, the latest doggie fashions and more. She’s an able conversationalist, and when it was time to pose for pictures she so understood me she was a gem! She posed, she smiled, she wagged and enjoyed some treats. In the pen I had a treat in my hand poised to give it to her when staff came over to talk to me…..after waiting patiently for the treat, she finally leaned against me, reminding me that hey, she was waiting. So smart and so cute! Dee Dee needs to feel safe and secure with her new person, so a little patience will go a long way. She and I connected, and you will too….. Come meet her, have a conversation and reap the reward of a friend for life. A volunteer updates: “Hey Girlfriend”! Happy to see a friend with a leash she stuck her nose into the opening making it so easy for me. Dee Dee loved playing with a tennis ball, bringing it back to me for another throw and showing off her ‘sit’ for a treat. Nudging me to pet her, sometimes we need a day or two to feel comfortable in a new place and that’s what it took for my friend Dee Dee. Happy to be your one and only doggie love she’s hoping you’ll stop by to meet her today.

11/07/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Has not spent time with children Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Dee Dee is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a medium activity level. Other notes: Dee Dee will growl if disturbed while sleeping. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/6/2016 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: 2. Dog leans in, body tense Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game, running and hopping. Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1. Minimal interest. Dog smells, then walks away. Summary: Dee Dee displayed no concern during her behavior assessment. PLAYGROUP: The previous owner of Dee Dee cites that she has not spent time with dogs in the past. Dee Dee has been tense and highly uncomfortable during her interactions with other dogs in the care center. The behavior department feels that at this time, Dee Dee would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/4/2016 During her initial medical examination, Dee Dee struggled upon handling, tense throughout.

IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Though seemingly sociable and attention seeking, Dee Dee has been observed to become uncomfortable upon certain approach and appears to display some handling sensitivity along the neck area while being walked; growling towards the handler. Dee Dee appears to startle easily to which she will also react by letting out a growl. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience _X_No young children (under 5) _X_No children (under 13)(See potential challenges) _X_Single-pet home (See playgroup notes) _X_Recommend no dog parks (See playgroup notes) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Dee Dee appears to easily startle and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)

11/03/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
The previous owner of Dee Dee cites that she has not spent time with dogs in the past. Dee Dee has been tense and highly uncomfortable during her interactions with other dogs in the care center. The behavior department feels that at this time, Dee Dee would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home. 11/3: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Dee Dee is a bit tense during greeting. She re-approaches and remains tense, then stiffens, vocalizes, and snaps toward the male greeter. 11/4: Dee Dee mostly spends her time exploring the yard but will occasionally approach the greeter dog to sniff–she tenses then walks away. 11/5: Dee Dee greets a neutered male with tense body and closed mouth. Because her history shows she has been uncomfortable with dogs, she is not introduced but allowed time to socialize with handlers instead. 11/8: Dee Dee remains stiff-bodied during ineraction. She stands tall when approached by the male helper dog.

11/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: reported 5y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: otitis externa, thick pinnae with hyperpigmentation and a slight odor; dog shakes head and paws at ears after exam Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: slightly overweight (BCS 3.25-3.5) Skin: some dermatitis along hinds, alopecia with thick and scaling areas Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling, frienldly Medication: N/A, preventatives given

11/08/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
Mild SND, unwilling to get up and move around cage. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x10 days. 1088

 

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