EVEREST – 12692
Safe - 11-21-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 11/21/17
Everest
Hello, my name is Everest. My animal id is #12692. I am a female tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 15-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Everest is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Everest will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. Everest should go to an experienced dog owner who will give him time to acclimate to his surroundings at this own pace as he has been fearful in the care center.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Pocket Pittie alert! Is she named for one of the tallest mountains in the world to make up for her diminutive size? Or because she has the sweetest, most adorably big personality? Perhaps both! Adorably tail waggy, so friendly, loves attention and does so well with people, she’s a corporate group helper dog! Surrendered to our care as her family moved where she isn’t welcome, we’re told she lived with three children (ages 6,9, 16), is friendly and outgoing to strangers, doesn’t guard her things, enjoys baths and being brushed, likes squeaky toys, is “very” housetrained and knows how to use wee wee pads, is crate trained and sleeps in her crate at night. Everest wags her tail as we walk, and greets every stranger with a happy tail wag. When we passed a mirrored doorway, Everest stopped and wagged her tail at the cutie looking back at her — so funny! She’s been good in playgroup with both males and females, already has her staff fan club and is ready to find her new family. This tiny little peanut is waiting to meet you in adoptions.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 40 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place due to behavior Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: blue-borderline yellow behavior, wagging and submissive but low growl when approached, allows handling but panics in restraint, will yowl and throw self on ground and roll but returns to approachable once released from hold Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 3-4y Subjective: owner reported allergies and inability to give medical attention, patches of alopecia with sebaceous activity and crusted d/c on pinnae, hyperkeratinized nose Eyes: clear Ears: flaky d/c Oral Exam: gingivitis (red gums) and mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL, BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: unknown allergies Plan: DVM intake, HWT and MC at Sx
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported approx 2 years old – exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake – MC placed today History : Surrendered, no health hx reported Subjective: Alert, walks around, coughing occasionally Observed Behavior – Calm, wagging tail, allows all handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 6/9 EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge. Eyes clear, ears clean, no ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Regular coughing, occasional hacking. Lungs clear, eupnic. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Small amount of mammary development, pt is lactating. No mammary masses, no vulvar discharge. MSI: Patchy moth-eaten alopecia on dorsum; fur is growing back. Underlying skin is flaky and not erythematous. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Mild signs of CIRDC 2. Lactation – R/O recent litter 3. Alopecia – R/O resolving dermatitis 4. Dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Start doxycycline 175 mg PO SID x14 days and Cerenia 30 mg PO SID x5 days. 2. Recommend bathing patient – if skin develops irritation or if fur regrowth stops, follow up with veterinarian 3. Rec spay SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to CIRDC. 1088
Your newly adopted animal is in treatment for an upper respiratory illness. The veterinarian is temporarily waiving this animal from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY until such time as the illness has resolved and the pet has sufficiently recovered. At that time, this animal must come into compliance with the spay/neuter requirements.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Everest was very loose bodied and allowed all handling. She stayed with us at our desks for a while running around our seats and seeking attention. She let us collar her and scratch her. When we put her in the kennel she jumped right in and lied down.
Date of Intake: 11/15/2017
Basic Information:: Everest is a female tan and white dog that is estimated to be 2 years old. Her previous owner got her as a gift and stayed with her until she had to move to a new apartment that doesn’t allow animals.
Previously lived with:: 3 Adults 3 Children (Ages 6,9,16)
How is this dog around strangers?: She is very friendly and outgoing with strangers. She goes up to strangers to greet them on walks.
How is this dog around children?: Everest lived with 3 children and got along with them she plays very exuberantly with them she likes to throw her weight on people.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Everest was not around other dogs in her previous home
How is this dog around cats?: Everest was not around other dogs in her previous home
Resource guarding:: Everest does not mind people going near her food or toys.
Bite history:: Everest has no history of having bitten another person or animal
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy, Affectionate, Playful
Other Notes:: Everest enjoys taking baths and being brushed. She isn’t bothered by having her nails cut or having strangers approach her at home. She was always allowed on furniture and sleeps in her crate at night.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Everest enjoys playing with squeaky toys which she destroys fairly quickly. She likes to spend her times also eating bones and lying around. She is used to being indoors and eats wet and dry food. Everest is very house trained she knows how to use wee-wee pads and is walked on a leash twice a day. She is also crate trained and sleeps the night in her crate, she can not have a large bed only blankets because she like to rips her beds apart.
Date of intake:: 11/15/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults and children
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Playful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Everest is described as affectionate and playful with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 11/16/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
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. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Everest approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: Everest has opened up to displaying social behavior toward other dogs, and engaging in running play. She initially displayed fearful behavior upon approach. History around dogs is not known due to arriving as a stray. Slow introductions are recommended between Everest and respectful, social dogs. 11/16: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Everest is fearful and keeps mostly to herself.
Summary (2):: 11/17: Everest is soft and social with a group of male and female dogs.
Summary (3):: 11/18: Everest is soft and social with groups of male and female dogs, and engages in running play with select male dogs.
Date of intake:: 11/15/2017
Summary:: Everest was very loose bodied and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/15/2017
Summary:: Everest allowed handling but at one point low growled.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Everest’s previous owner described her as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Everest is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Everest the option to walk away from any social interaction. Everest should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Everest’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Everest would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.
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