GOLDFINGER – A1094799

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is GOLDFINGER. My Animal ID # is A1094799.
I am a female gold germ shepherd mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/26/2016 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/04/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 46.4 LBS.

11/04/16 CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. SNEEZING/MILD COUGHING, MILD SEROMUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE CONTINUES TO HAVE PROFUSE AMOUNT OF DIARRHEA A: CIRDC, DIARRHEA, OTITIS EXTERNA, MILD HOT SPOTS P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 250MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. REC FECAL EXAM. GOOD PROGNOSIS

10/26/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/26/16 12:54 Goldfinger is a german shepherd mix that was found as a stray possible 7 years old. The dog was found tied up in the neighborhood. He felt bad for the dog and brought he dog to ACC. Goldfinger during intake allowed being collard, scanned and photographed. He was relaxed and mellow.

11/04/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: This pretty little senior, although around 7 years old, has the energy and curiosity of a younger pup. A quiet and unassuming companion, she’s happy to sit down next to me and look around her, keeping track of her surroundings (and keeping her eye out for her new forever home). Goldfinger also loves going for walks and pulls a tiny bit on the leash, but is very responsive to her handler. She is an older lady and is a bit sensitive to touch (most likely because her skin is itchy and hasn’t been taken care of so well in the past), and sometimes startles easily. She prefers a slow and gentle touch and doesn’t like when other dogs get in her face. We think she would do best in a calm, quiet home– either as the only dog or with a dog who matches her energy, and without any small children. She likes to relax and she does tolerate other dogs, but doesn’t like them in her face and seems to prefer keeping to herself. Like everyone as they get older, Goldfinger is just looking for a comfy spot on the couch to call home and live out her twilight years. Please come and see her today!

10/27/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/27/2016 Look: 2. Dog’s holds gaze, lip lick Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, focused on exit, does not approach at end of game. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while pulling back paw. Flank squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips Flank squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy 2. Dog playfully engages, keeps a firm grip, body not stiff. Summary: Goldfinger appears to be sensitive to certain handling, paw and back end of body; may do best upon a slow/soft approach. PLAYGROUP: Goldfinger was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Goldfinger mostly keeps to herself when in a group of calm male and female dogs. She will greet the rear ends of the other dogs when they are distracted but will offer correction when they attempt to greet her face to face. The Behavior Department believes that Goldfinger would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted to assess Goldfinger’s comfort level. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/26/16 During her initial medical exam Goldfinger was tense but allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience _X_No young children (under 5) (Goldfinger appears to be sensitive to some forms of touch and may do best in a home without young children at this time; challenging movement/loud noises may present to be a challenge. Force-free, reward based training is recommended when introducing/exposing Goldfinger to new and unfamiliar situations.)

10/27/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Goldfinger was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Goldfinger mostly keeps to herself when in a group of calm male and female dogs. She will greet the rear ends of the other dogs when they are distracted but will offer correction when they attempt to greet her face to face. The Behavior Department believes that Goldfinger would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted to assess Goldfinger’s comfort level. 10/27: Goldfinger greets the novel male dog displaying neutral body language. She mostly keeps to herself as she explores the pen, tolerating his face to face greetings. 10/29: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Goldfinger mostly keeps to herself, pacing the pen. She will greet the rear ends of the other dogs when they are distracted but will offer correction when they attempt to greet her face to face.

10/26/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan neg ~7yrs, female qarh. nervous, allowed handling. bcs 5/9 mild dental tartar/gingivitis, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, moderate otitis externa au normal thoracic auscultation; normal abdominal palpation moderate dermatitis at ventral abdomen, multiple minor hot spots; ambulatory x 4; overgrown nails a: senior pet, otitis externa, dermatitis, hot spots — rule out allergies vs other p: rec ear cleaning and otibiotic q12 x 10 days. rec full senior work up with placement. good prognosis

11/04/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
11/04/16 CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. SNEEZING/MILD COUGHING, MILD SEROMUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE CONTINUES TO HAVE PROFUSE AMOUNT OF DIARRHEA A: CIRDC, DIARRHEA, OTITIS EXTERNA, MILD HOT SPOTS P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 250MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. REC FECAL EXAM. GOOD PROGNOSIS

 

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