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12-27-2017 Brooklyn
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SAFE 12/27/17
Ginnie
Hello, my name is Ginnie. My animal id is #16391. I am a desexed female tri color dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 18-Dec-2017.
Ginnie was placed at risk due to behavior concerns; Ginnie scored a New Hope only on his behavior assessment so we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 27 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2 y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective:unable to examine without sedation– gave 0.5ml dexdomitor im, reversed after exam Observed Behavior -alligator rolling snapping, urinating, howling Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 pre-sedation, 30 after R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: SS seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:no treatment
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
during intake Ginnie was tense. Ginnie started to growl at counselors and did not allow handling.
Date of Intake: 12/18/2017
Basic Information:: Ginnie is a tricolored medium breed mix that was found wandering loose outside.
How is this dog around strangers?: Around the finder Ginnie appeared friendly at first but began to growl while in the lobby of QAc.
How is this dog around children?: unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: unknown
How is this dog around cats?: unknown
Resource guarding:: unknown
Bite history:: unknown
Date of intake:: 12/18/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/20/2017
Summary:: Ginnie would bare her teeth and growl when approaching her kennel. She appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of the slip lead. She has also allowed minimal handling from her caretakers. Out of concern for her stress levels and her response to restraint, we feel Ginnie is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see her owner surrender profile for a full summary of her behavior in her previous home.
Summary (1):: Ginnie was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 12/19-20: When off leash at the Care Center, Ginnie greets a group of male and female dogs with a soft body. She keeps to herself while exploring the pens.
Date of intake:: 12/18/2017
Summary:: Tense and started to growl at the counselors
Date of initial:: 12/19/2017
Summary:: snapping and howling.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: New Hope Partner: Ginnie has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Ginnie has displayed fearful behavior in shelter, she displays no social behavior towards handlers and attempts to increase distance and avoid contact. Because she is so uncomfortable, Ginnie does not tolerate any form of human-touch and has attempted to bite upon direct contact.
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