ELLARIA – 19663
Safe - 2-18-2018 Manhattan
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SAFE 02/18/18
Ellaria
Hello, my name is Ellaria. My animal id is #19663. I am a female brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 01-Feb-2018.
Ellaria is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, because during a tag exercise, she became fearful, and jumped at the assessor barking with a tense body, we recommend Ellaria would be best suited to an adult only home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
My medical notes are…
Weight: 35.4 lbs
1/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray Subjective:nasal dc, reported pink and purulent right caudal Mg appears to have evolving abscess although cannot rule out MGT (unlikely) Observed Behavior -calm, allow exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T =100.3 P =60 R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, puro-mucoid nd Oral Exam:limited–front teeth are clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:engorged mg. right caudal mg warm touch, hard, red spots that may indicate abscessation MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities : Assessment: CIRDC, abscess in mg Prognosis:good. mammary tumor is unlikely due to young age Plan:gave 1.5ml convenia during exam doxycycline 200mg/day x 14d daily rechecks SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to cirdc
1/02/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with CIRDC and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
2/02/2018
S/O: Intake examine noted possible mammary abscess. She was BAR in her kennel and allowed me to palpate and partially visualize her MG. Mammary glands were non painful and not warm Plan: Monitor and recheck in 2 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Ellaria came in with a tense body, whale eyes and her tail tucked. She stayed to the back of the car that she came in and attempted to stay hidden. Counselor and staff member went out to the car to get her and she was very tense but allowed being petted and lifted by the staff member. During the intake Ellaria was weary of approaching the counselor however allowed being petted and collared. Counselor gave her a can of wet dog food which she ate quickly. She then allowed the counselor to place her in a kennel.
Date of Intake: 2/1/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Ellaria is a large mixed breed female dog whom was found wandering the streets of Queens and brought into MACC as a stray.
Previously lived with:: unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Ellaria arrived to the care center as a stray so this information is currently unknown.
How is this dog around children?: Ellaria arrived to the care center as a stray so this information is currently unknown.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Ellaria arrived to the care center as a stray so this information is currently unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: Ellaria arrived to the care center as a stray so this information is currently unknown.
Resource guarding:: Ellaria arrived to the care center as a stray so this information is currently unknown.
Bite history:: Ellaria arrived to the care center as a stray so this information is currently unknown.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: unknown
Other Notes:: Ellaria arrived to the care center as a stray so this information is currently unknown.
Medical Notes: Ellaria arrived to the care center as a stray so this information is currently unknown.
For a New Family to Know: Ellaria arrived to the care center as a stray so this information is currently unknown.
Date of intake:: 2/1/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 2/4/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 4. Dog stands his/her ground while not cornered and barks at the Assessor with ears forward, body stiff, mouth closed and lips pursed when not barking.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Ellaria approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and remained soft during handling. During tag, she became fearful, and jumped at the assessor barking with a tense body.
Summary (1):: 2/4: When introduced to a dog on leash, Ellaria appears soft and wiggly.
Date of intake:: 2/1/2018
Summary:: Ellaria had a tense body but allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 2/1/2018
Summary:: Ellaria was tense but allowed handling.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Ellaria has exhibited fearful behavior during her time at the Care Center and will sometimes avoid the leash initially, she has also become more comfortable outside of her kennel to the point that she will actively solicit attention from employees in the hallway while out on a walk, remaining loose & wiggly for the duration of her walks. She walks on a leash with minimal pulling and allows the handler to pet her. She returns to the kennel with ease and the leash can be removed from her without difficulty.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to her response to the tag item on her assessment, jumping at the assessor hard barking, we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: During her assessment, Ellaria became fearful during the tag item and jumped at and hard barked at the assessor. She has been social at other times, but this may be her reaction when very uncomfortable. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended if this behavior presents an issue in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Ellaria to new and unfamiliar situations.
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