BEAR aka HOPE – 13068
Safe - 11-30-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 11/30/17
Bear
Hello, my name is Bear. My animal id is #13068. I am a male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 19-Nov-2017.
Bear is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Bear requires an adult only home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: A rising star, a young actor with a candid face every teen would fall in love with…this is how I see Bear, a young man we have right now within our walls. He is gorgeous, elegant, slender, and his beauty unravels as his wariness slowly fades away. Bear was initially at the back of his kennel. He likes treats, and that got him to his door and to accept my leash, as well as a caress on his head. He was hesitant out in the street, staying rather close to me. Darting bikes and honking cars do not care about sensitive dogs. A second tour around the block brought Bear’s timid tail out, and I must say that our stroll felt much better to both of us. At first, hand shy, Bear started to look at me with a bruised puppy look and accepted my caresses all over. This young guy will win the heart of many once he completely comes out of his shell. Dry liver helping, Bear posed very naturally for pictures. He is a born model. He got quite a number of compliments while we were in the waiting room. Bear walked back nicely and willingly to his den, and when I came to say good night, he was at his door, took a rawhide from my hand and went to chew it on his bed. We all love progress, and Bear is certainly moving in the right direction. Now, this young man needs a home to call his own and a family to love. Come and meet him soon at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 51.25 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025103094 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling but tense and nervous, slowly warms but somewhat shut down (looks away, closes eyes, does not respond to calling) Sex: intact male Estimated Age: appx 1-2y Subjective: seemingly healthy young dog Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: no staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: QARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy young dog Plan: DVM intake
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:s2 Microchip noted on Intake? History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -shaking. allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =wnl 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: intact male 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:good Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
S/O -BAR, appears sweet but seems very anxious; trembling and whining -good appetite -normal stool with no blood in cage -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted -eupnic A Blood in stool-likely stress colitis, none noted today P Monitor for continued blood in stool and/or diarrhea; add metronidazole if needed
Mild serous nasal discharge and sniffling this morning. A: CIRDC Move to isolation, start doxycyline 250 mg PO SID x14 days.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 11/19/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 11/21/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Bear did not approach the assessor in the assessment room but allowed the assessor to approach him. He was tense and trembling throughout the assessment, but allowed all handling.
Summary:: Proximity Sensitive: These dogs have had a poor history of social experience with other dogs or could be extremely fearful in the shelter environment. They are socially shy and may exhibit fearful body posturing, defensive posturing, or physically avoid/ignore other dogs. Bear has had limited interaction with dogs in the care center due to fearful, uncomfortable behavior. The behavior department recommends allowing Hope a period of decompression before immediate introductions to other dogs. Future introductions should be conducted at a slow pace, to respectful dogs.
Summary (1):: 11/19: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Bear is highly fearful, trembling, lip curls and turns head away when approached.
Date of initial:: 11/19/2017
Summary:: Bear was tense but allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Bear so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Bear has been timid in the shelter environment but will warm up and become social with handlers while engaging outside the kennel. He continues to be fearful of novice items and people, but will engage after a slow introduction.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Bear is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Bear is very fearful at the care center and appears shut down, remaining disconnected with handlers. It is important to always go slow and give Bear the option to walk away from any social interaction. Bear should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Bear’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Bear would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.
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