JOSSY – A1116606

JOSSY – A1116606

**RETURNED 08/26/17**

SPAYED FEMALE, RED / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 3 yrs
FOSTER – FSTR OR NH, HOLD RELEASED Reason FOSTRTREAT
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/26/2017, From NY 10455, DueOut Date 08/26/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

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Manhattan Center

My name is JOSSY. My Animal ID # is A1116606.
I am a spayed female red and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a FOSTER on 07/14/2017 from NY 10455, owner surrender reason stated was FOSTRTREAT.

07/16/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1116606 Jossy is At Risk for pneumonia

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/16/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 40.0 LBS.

Hx: Came to ACC 6/26/17, went to foster on 7/8/17. Came back for recheck on 7/11/17 and was diagnosed with CIRDC, started on doxycycline. Rads showed normal lungs. Came back again on 7/15/17 and pt was not doing well – kept overnight, started on Baytril, Cerenia, LRS. No appetite this morning. S: Lying down in kennel, reluctant to get up. Allows all handling, then crawls back into kennel and lies down again. O: QAR, decreased skin turgor, estimated 5-8% dehydration. BCS 5/9, MMs pink and tacky. EENT: Severe mucopurulent nasal discharge. Clean eyes, ears. H/L: NSR, NMA. Harsh lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Female spayed Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies Sedated with 0.1 ml butorphanol IV for rads. Lateral and VD chest rads: heavy diffuse bronchial pattern in al lung fields, except in perihilar region and lateral to the heart where there is a heavy alveolar pattern (including air bronchograms). A thin line of gas is visible between the lung lobes on the VD view. A: Pneumonia Short-term prognosis: Good with appropriate treatment P: Send out for specialty treatment or treat in house – continue Baytril, doxycycline. Start IVC and give IVF. Monitor appetite. 1088

06/26/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/26/17 14:48 Behavior: The client only had this dog for a few hours before bringing it in. The client is the landlord of the building and went down to the empty apartment to feed Jossy and said she was a sweet dog and inviting when walking in the home. She fed her some Pro Plan dry food that Jossy ate out of her hands. She had no problems with being leashed to go outside also. Behavior During Intake: Jossy behavior when here had a tense body; she had wide eyes and a tight body at first. While speaking with the client I noticed she was very alert and looking around with every noise that happened. When I started to walk towards her body got looser and her tail started to wag. She then let me collar her no problem.

07/05/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Make way, make way, bossy Miss Jossy is here and she’s not taking no (treats) for an answer! As shy and tail-tucked as she is at the beginning of our date, once the snacks come out and she realizes that this photo shoot is happening whether she likes it or not, Jossy tosses aside her shell of insecurity and really gets into the spirit of things, smiling, jumping and barking up a storm. I like to think it’s all in an effort to win me over, but if I’m being honest, it’s probably just to win my treats over…to her mouth! Even though a floral garland wasn’t her first choice of outfit, she accepts it politely and is nothing but friendly and easy to handle during our time together, showing me how she can sit and take food gently, too. When we harness up and hit the street, I’m pleasantly surprised by her apparent house training, great leash walking skills, and calm reaction when passing other dogs. With a behavior assessment full of good ‘grades’, Jossy’s now ready to find the active, experienced home she deserves. With each new day, this gorgeous girl is starting to assert her silly self more and more, and wonderful as it is to befriend her and see her personality bloom, nothing would make me happier than watching Jossy walk out the front door with a loving forever family by her side and a big ol’ told-you-so smile on her face. So let’s make it happen–bossy Jossy for the win!

06/28/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 6/26/17 Spayed, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/28/17 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is tense, her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body tense, mouth closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Jossy appeared very fearful in the assessment room, having a tense body and tucked tail. She remained aloof throughout the assessment and stiffened when her paw was touched. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: 6/27: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Jossy offers brief greeting, though mainly is anxious and seeks to exit the yard. INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Jossy was very tense and whale eyed. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/26/17 During her initial medical exam, Jossy was very tense and had a tucked tail. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Jossy so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Jossy may be intimidated by young children. She needs a slow approach and time to warm up. Older, gentle children should have an interaction prior to adoption. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Jossy has displayed fearful behavior at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Jossy the option to walk away from any social interaction. Jossy should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Jossy’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Jossy would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.

06/27/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
6/27: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Jossy offers brief greeting, though mainly is anxious and seeks to exit the yard. 6/28: Jossy is tolerant of polite greeting, but mostly is preoccupied with seeking exit from the yard. 6/29-6/30: Jossy is anxious and avoidant of approach.

06/26/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: +/- 1 yr Microchip noted on Intake? yes 9851128005306892 History : Abandoned in apartment when owners moved. Landlord brought in dog Subjective: BAR Hyd wnl Observed Behavior – very nervous-trembling, wouldn’t take treats, tucked tail, reuired muzzle which averted bu tno growling/ snapping, etc Evidence of Cruelty seen : none observed Evidence of Trauma seen – none obvious Objective T = NE P = 200 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled. no obv tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed -green tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: appears healthy, nervous previously spayed Plan: no tx indicated at this time Prognosis: good

07/16/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
Hx: Came to ACC 6/26/17, went to foster on 7/8/17. Came back for recheck on 7/11/17 and was diagnosed with CIRDC, started on doxycycline. Rads showed normal lungs. Came back again on 7/15/17 and pt was not doing well – kept overnight, started on Baytril, Cerenia, LRS. No appetite this morning. S: Lying down in kennel, reluctant to get up. Allows all handling, then crawls back into kennel and lies down again. O: QAR, decreased skin turgor, estimated 5-8% dehydration. BCS 5/9, MMs pink and tacky. EENT: Severe mucopurulent nasal discharge. Clean eyes, ears. H/L: NSR, NMA. Harsh lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Female spayed Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies Sedated with 0.1 ml butorphanol IV for rads. Lateral and VD chest rads: heavy diffuse bronchial pattern in al lung fields, except in perihilar region and lateral to the heart where there is a heavy alveolar pattern (including air bronchograms). A thin line of gas is visible between the lung lobes on the VD view. A: Pneumonia Short-term prognosis: Good with appropriate treatment P: Send out for specialty treatment or treat in house – continue Baytril, doxycycline. Start IVC and give IVF. Monitor appetite. 1088

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