GOUDA – A1101370

A volunteer writes:

I could not resist taking out a pooch wearing my favorite cheese as a given name… Gouda is all excited and wiggly in her kennel. Her eyes are bright, her face displays a large Pitie smile and her tail  is wagging vigorously. She is a little more relaxed than from when she arrived at the care center. Pictures taking is not an easy task as Gouda moves a lot not having yet quite figured out what she is doing in our walls.She “asks”, she “searches” and has not quite  got an answer that reassures her…All those people she never met. All those dogs she has to mingle with…This is so confusing…It takes more time for some dogs(like for some people) to adjust to a new situation and a big change in their life. Gouda is a friendly gal, though. She is ready when you are. Her first task is to relieve herself. She salutes a peer in the lobby and off we go for our walk around the block.  Gouda does a lot of exploring and sniffing.  Could she be related to Dora, the Explorer? Like her, she is a cute  girl, all dressed in patches and could be a member of the “Little Rascals” family. She comes all squirmy when called, sits as requested and takes treats gently from my hand.As I put her back in her kennel, Gouda, gives me a standing hug and a big lick on my face…Friends we are….Little Gouda is looking for a new home to call her own and a master to love. Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center.

Re-Exam (1/12/17)

Small lesions noted on the lateral aspect of both carpi – appear to be small wounds with saliva staining. Okay to monitor, no tx needed at this time, recheck in 3-5 days.

Pre/Post S/N (1/14/17)

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on the ventral abdomen

Re-Exam (1/15/17)

Small carpal lesions are healing well. Right carpus: lateral aspect is pink but dry, skin is intact. Left carpus: small nodule (< 1 cm dia) on dorsomedial aspect, surrounding saliva staining. Lateral aspect: alopecic region that is pink but dry, skin is intact. Nodule on left carpus – R/O small tumor, rec FNA/excision. Small wounds to lateral aspect of carpi – R/O trauma, resolving.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: N/A

Unaltered, Stray

ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She 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, closed mouth.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog takes toy then loses interest.

Summary: Gouda displayed no behavioral concerns on her assessment.

PLAYGROUP:

1/12: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Gouda is initially tense-bodied with hackles raised.  She approaches and softens as she greets and sniffs.  She begins to solicit play.  She attempts to mount the male greeter dog.  When he offers correction, she ceases.  When she attempts again, she growls in response to his correction.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During her initial medical exam Gouda allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Group Behavior

1/12: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Gouda is initially tense-bodied with hackles raised.  She approaches and softens as she greets and sniffs.  She begins to solicit play.  She attempts to mount the male greeter dog.  When he offers correction, she ceases.  When she attempts again, she growls in response to his correction.