IMARA – 17762
Safe - 1-12-2018 Manhattan
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SAFE 01/12/18
Imara
Hello, my name is Imara. My animal id is #17762. I am a female brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 06-Jan-2018.
Imara is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Imara is also overweight, and would benefit from being placed on a calorie controlled diet in order to return her to a healthy weight. Behaviorally, we suggest that Imara would be best suited to a dog experienced home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Imara is an adorable, medium sized compact gal with doe eyes and crescent ears who is so elegantly dressed in her oatmeal and coffee brindley coat. She is a bit shy and tentative in her doings, but with time and patience, she comes along, starts wagging her tail and accepting caresses. She even attempts a timid standing hug. She does a lot of sniffing in the street or the yard, I guess to try to situate herself in a world she does not know. Having walked her a few times now, I can say that she is a little bit more comfortable nearing her peers. Imara can sit on command and does like treats that she takes politely from my hand. She does like her freedom and sometimes barks in her kennel. Once out, she is as calm as a summer sea…and likes to sit by my side, observing the area, peacefully. Imara needs, for the time being, a calm and understanding home. But I would not be surprised to see this pretty mouse transform into the life of the party in her new home. Come and meet this little beauty at the Manhattan Care Center and make her yours.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 47 lbs
7/01/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020019239119 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling but tense and nervous, submissive behavior (urinating while crawling to handler) Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 2-3y Subjective: overweight but otherwise healthy animal Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: overweight BCS 6.5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy animal Plan: DVM intake
7/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years old based on overall appearance and dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : Stray, no health hx available Subjective: Alert, walks into exam room on own Observed Behavior – Tail tucked initially, but after a kind word she starts wagging and is very friendly Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, spay scar palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Obese, suspected spayed Prognosis: Good Plan: Recommend weight loss of 12-20 lbs 1088
11/01/2018
Subjective: Bloody noise noted on whiteboard. BAR.Eating and Drinking. Excited upon approaching kennel. Objective: EENT: Mucoid crusting found in nostrils. Resp: Intermittent coughing Assessment: CIRDC Plan: 1) Move to isolation 2) Doxycycline 200mg (2 x 100 mg tablets) SID PO 14 days 3) Cerenia 60mg (1 x 60mg tab) PO SID 4 days 4) Recheck in 7 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Imara would look awake when approached inside the carrier. Imara would lick her lips when I tried to approach her with a leash. Imara slowly came out of the carrier and would sniff my legs and then retreat into the carrier. Eventually Imara came out of the carrier and allowed me to put a leash on her and place a collar.
Date of Intake: 1/6/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Imara is approximately a 3 year old female brown brindle medium mixed breed dog. Imara was found as a stray by the police and was surrendered to BxACC. Imara has no injuries or apparent health issues.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Imara had her tail tucked when police approached her. Imara went into the police crate on her own.
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
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 1/6/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/8/2018
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 stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull 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:: Amara approached the assessor in the assessment room a bit cautiously. She quickly warmed up and became social with the assessor. She allowed all handling.
Summary (1):: 1/7: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Imara is tense, whale eyes, lip licks upon approach.
Summary (2):: 1/10: Imara offers play bows to a select dog, vocalizing while engaging.
Summary (3):: 1/11: Imara keeps mostly to herself and offers correction for forward approach.
Date of intake:: 1/6/2018
Summary:: Imara had a tucked tail. She allowed the counselor to leash her.
Date of initial:: 1/7/2018
Summary:: Imara was tense but allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Imara so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Imara may be intimidated by young children. She needs a slow approach and time to warm up. She should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at her own pace. Older, gentle children should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Imara appears fearful at times in the care center, although she has shown that given a bit of time and patience she will warm up and become playful. It is important to always go slow and give Imara the option to walk away from any social interaction. Imara should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Imara’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Imara would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.
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