DRAGONFLY – A1094086

DRAGONFLY – A1094086

**REPORTEDLY HIT BY CAR, SAFER: EXPERIENCED HOME**

FEMALE, BLACK, FEIST / LABRADOR RETR, 3 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason PETINJURED
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 10/20/2016, From NY 11211, DueOut Date 10/23/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Intact female Scan negative for a microchip About 3 to 4 years old OU=clear Nose=No discharge AU=clean Teeth are stainned with tarter Coat is clean Reported to have been HBC. Injury on the left hind inner leg Able to walk but limps a little Was taken to Blue Pearl PCV=49 TS=6.6 BG=98 Will be kept in medical for further observation Was nervous during the initial but allowed handling Go slow with Dragonfly and after a while she will warm up
Weight 28.2

A volunteer writes:

Dragonfly almost looks unreal, a cartoon character that flew over and  landed at the Manhattan Care Center. She is as black as night,  her ears  are shaped like shells, she owns  a pointy nose and wary copper eyes. Dragonfly is hugging the back wall of her kennel. Baby talks do not convince  her to go for a walk. I have to lasso her…I wish I was a cow girl…Eventually, Dragonfly’s lovely neck is secured and off she exits her den, her short tail between her legs and her eyes even wider..I have to mention that never did I hear a growl or see a row of teeth…I was warned not to take  pretty Dragonfly for a walk. She is said to have been the victim of a car accident and has some cuts on her feet.  I spread a linen on the floor of a pen for her to use.  Dragonfly is a damsel in distress but amenable…A gentle approach, soft words and manners…She accepts my caresses and little by little , comes closer and closer to me and settles by my feet.She does have away to go but she is taking steps in the right direction. Lost, injured and now in a strange environment. This is a lot to take for a little gal like Dragonfly …Dragonfly needs a home and the love of a master to thrive. Will you open your heart  to this precious gem? Dragonfly is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: N/A

Unaltered, Stray

 SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/23/16

Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is stiff and fearful; her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is down, body tense, mouth closed.

Tag: 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched and repeatedly tries to exit. Dog is crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body tense.

Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest.  Dog sniffs toy.

Dog/dog: 2. Dog does not approach

Summary: Dragonfly was a bit fearful throughout the assessment though tolerated all handling; she may benefit best from a slow/soft approach.

 PLAYGROUP:

10/23: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Dragonfly is nervous and completely avoidant of approach.

 MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/20/16

During her initial medical exam Dragonfly appeared nervous at first but allowed all handling and warmed up.

ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience

Potential challenges:

_X_Fearful (Dragonfly has been observed to display fearful behavior during her stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Dragonfly easily startles 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. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of this environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

Previous | Next