FAIRY – 11252
Gone - 11-16-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 11/16/17
Fairy
Hello, my name is Fairy. My animal id is #11252. I am a female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 30-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive to other animals.
Fairy is at risk for behavior concerns and can be placed only with a New Hope partner. Fairy displays highly dog reactive behavior, responding even to the sound of other dogs, and becomes highly anxious in the company of other dogs. At this time, we have no medical concerns for Fairy.
My medical notes are…
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam cage exam d/t behavior Estimated age: adult 2 YO FI pit bull Microchip noted on Intake? pos on LVT intake History : owner surrender Subjective: BARH, barking at the front of kennel Objective BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not done d/t behavior U/G: female. developed mammary glands MSI: Ambulatory x 4, hair coat appears healthy CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: adult FI Pit bull 1. apparently healthy Prognosis: good with care Plan: still needs all vaccines (except rabies d/t DOH) SURGERY: Okay for surgery once DOH hold over
S/O -BAR, barking aggressively -serous nasal discharge, no coughing or sneezing noted or reported -appears eupnic A Serous nasal discharge-r/o early CIRDC vs behavioral P CTM
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Upon intake behavior is unknown at this time.
Date of Intake: 10/30/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Fairy is a 2 year old altered female large mix breed. She was given to owner as a neonate. She appears healthy and has no medical issues. owner is surrenders due to increasing behavior toward other dogs.
Previously lived with:: Fairy lived with 3 adults and teenagers ages 14 and 17 years old
How is this dog around strangers?: Fairy is known to be friendly and outgoing towards strangers and visitors who home to the household.
How is this dog around children?: Fairy is relaxed and playful towards children in the home and eat out of their hands.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Fairy lived with another dog name King 11253 and she was playful and respectful towards him. However, when it comes to other dogs Fairy will bark, lunge and show teeth.
How is this dog around cats?: Fairy behavior is unknown towards cats.
Resource guarding:: Fairy allows owner to touch food while eating and take toys and treats out if her mouth.
Bite history:: Fairy has had her first bite incident on 10/30. More information elaborated in behavior notes.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Very High
Other Notes:: Owner describes Fairy such as friendly, independent, and excitable.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Fairy came in appearing to be health.
For a New Family to Know: Fairy likes to follow owner around and play with balls or stuffed toys. She eats wet and dry food twice a day. She is well behaved when home alone and never been crate trained. Fairy likes to take baths and be brushed. She barks when unfamiliar approaches the house but wags tails after meeting strangers.
Date of intake:: 10/30/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 2 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults, children, (ages 14 and 17). and a dog
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Friendly and playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Respectful with the dog she lived with, with other dogs lunges, growls, barks, and shows teeth
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Fairy and the dog she lived with, King, reacted to another dog while on leash, lunging barking and growling. One of the dogs, the own’er’s are not sure which, bit the owner’s finger breaking skin and leaving punctures while being pulled away.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Fairy is described as friendly, independent, and excitable with a very high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 11/7/2017
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:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Fairy was overall anxious in the SAFER assessment room, panting and not fully settling, but tolerated handling without issue.
Date of initial:: 10/31/2017
Summary:: Exam was done in the kennel and Fairy was barking.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have limited information on Fairy’s behavior in a home. In the care center, she displayed high energy. We recommend daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised, such as exercise and play.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Fairy presents to be a challenge in the care center with her dog reactivity, she remains social when interacting with her human caretakers. She may display some anxious behavior, but will engage with her care takers and solicit attention.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: The Behavior Department feels Fairy would do best with a New Hope partner that can further evaluate her behavior in a home environment.
Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Owner reports Fairy will bark at other dogs while on a walk, lunging and growling. She may benefit from learning the cues ‘watch me’ and ‘leave it’ to refocus her attention if she is walked past another dog or other distractions.
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