GENEVA – 9243
Safe - 11-18-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 11/18/17
Geneva
Hello, my name is Geneva. My animal id is #9243. I am a female gray brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 08-Oct-2017.
**DOH HOLD – 6 MONTH QUARANTINE REQUIRED**
Geneva 9243 is at risk for a respiratory illness (CIRDC). Behaviorally, she has been social and affectionate with humans and with other dogs, and is suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Watching Geneva wiggling onto someone’s lap is like watching a TV comedy — insert your own laugh track! She’s a riot, all tail wags and gentle hugs, and when she stands up on staff’s lap to scratch herself I couldn’t help but belly laugh — no need for a laugh track there! She’s a thin little girl who in my opinion could use a few extra pounds, and despite that, takes treats gently. Greeting another dog through the fence with sweet tail wags and kisses, she’s also done well with males in playgroup. A very telling comment about Geneva is the behavior assessor’s comment: “In the assessment room, Geneva immediately approached the assessor with a soft body. She solicited attention, climbing into the assessor’s lap…” Yes, a lap is her happy place, and she’s looking forward to finding her happily ever after lap. Is it yours?
Another volunteer writes:
‘This dog is SO sweet’…’She just wants to give hugs’…’I love her’…follow the rainbow of praise from Geneva’s many fans and discover the prize of a lifetime at its end–a solid gold sweetheart with nothing but love love LOVE in her heart and lots of snuggling on her to-do list! Now that she’s enjoying regular meals our resident cuddlebug has put on some much-needed weight (and a cute fall jacket) and she’s truly looking fine and feeling fancy free. Whether trotting around the yard, nuzzling on a bench or innocently ambling over to make friends with every dog she sees (regardless of the return reception), Geneva’s ecstatically happy to be outside in the fresh air and her tail wags almost constantly whenever she’s on a date. She jumps up for standing hugs and if you let her she’ll take treats that way too, but this good girl knows her manners and sits ever so politely to wait for a treat when asked…as long as you don’t make her wait too long! Geneva’s past was no bed of roses but she’s not going to let that stop her joyful spirit from shining brightly now. Give one of our most deserving pups the reward she’s earned 100 times over with her loving and gentle nature, welcome Geneva into your family today!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 46.25 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4yrs Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : stray Subjective: very sweet and friendly Observed Behavior -allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -yes Objective P =120 R =20 BCS 3.5-4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, grossly normal, spay tattoo visible MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, few epidermal collarettes along dorsum, 2 scabbed over lesions on L caudal hip, two scabbed lesions on L caudal armpit with mild erythema and mild swelling and small scabbed wound on R cheek and one above OS- all suspicious of puncture/bite wounds that are healing CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment r/o bite wounds bacterial skin infection FS Prognosis: very good Plan: simplicef 200mg: 1T PO SID x14days rimadyl 75mg: 1/2T PO BID x1 SURGERY: already spayed N/A
Few epidermal collarettes over dorsal hindend, no new lesions. Previous wounds not seen in armpit or on face- resolved. Pyoderma/bite wounds look to be healing with antibiotics. Reassess at end of treatment.
S/O BAR, friendly; whining a little for attention; sweet coughing with intermittent end gag no nasal discharge noted appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x 14 days recheck 10/25
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 10/8/2017
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/9/2017
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 assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
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.
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:: In the assessment room, Geneva immediately approached the assessor with a soft body. She solicited attention, climbing into the assessor’s lap, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 10/9: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Geneva approaches and greets with a soft body and wagging tail.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
Recommendations comments:: We have no history on Geneva so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
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