MAJOR BARBARA aka KODAK – 33312 (ALT ID 11561)
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GONE 07/16/18
MAJOR BARBARA aka KODAK – 33312 (ALT ID 11561)
**RETURNED 7/03/18**
Care Center Location: Brooklyn, ZIP Code From: 11212, Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Yellow, Age: 2 years, Sex: Spayed female
Weight: 45 lbs
DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: 2 yr; Microchip noted on Intake? yes; Microchip Number (If Applicable):981020023012179; History : found in apt; Subjective: stray; Observed Behavior -very nervous, muzzled for exam, alligator rolls, very difficult to examine for tattoo; Objective BARH; P =WNL; R = WNL; BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: muzzled; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, HM II/VI, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: cannot visualize tattoo or spay scar due to behavior, hyperplastic teats; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Rectal: not performed; Assessment; HM; ACC historical notes state pet was spayed and tattooed; Prognosis: very good , pending cardiac eval; Plan: on hold, needs behavior eval; SURGERY: spayed
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RTO – 11/13/2017
Kodak
Hello, my name is Kodak. My animal id is #11561. I am a female black dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 4 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 03-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow (nycha).
behavior challenges (New Hope Only determination). He has allowed minimal handling the care center, quickly escalating to warning behaviors (growling, lunging) that have made him unsafe to remove from his kennel.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 41.4 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-2 year Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Quickly became overstimulated and started biting rope. Alligator rolling, tense, hackles up, and whale eyeing. Rope muzzle for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: no oral exam due to behavior PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI-no spay scar noted on ventrum, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, diffuse thinning of hair and dermatitis CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Diffuse dermatitis r/o allergy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Needs behavioral eval Monitor dermatitis-if no improvement rec skin scrape, cytology +/- Benadryl +/- abx +/- steroids Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Kodak was curious in the office and jumped on counselor. When counselor let her sniff her hand and greet her, she went to pet her and Kodak went to snap at her hand. Kodak began hard barking at counselor during intake so no further handling was done.
Date of Intake: 11/3/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Kodak was brought in as an owner surrender due to conflict with the landlord. She is just over a year old, medium black and white mixed breed female. She was not spayed prior to coming into BACC. She has no known health issues or injuries and has not seen a vet recently. She has been in the home for one year.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner
How is this dog around strangers?: Kodak is described as being friendly and outgoing with strangers. She will approach and greet them, but she does not like being pet for a long period of time. She has snapped at people who pet her before having her adjust or petting her for too long.
How is this dog around children?: Kodak has not spent time with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Kodak has not spent time around other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Kodak has not spent time around cats.
Resource guarding:: Kodak’s owner stated that he is able to touch her food bowl, and take away a treat or toy from her mouth, but he is unsure how she would behave if a stranger did so.
Bite history:: Kodak has no bite history
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Kodak has never seen a vet.
For a New Family to Know: Kodak is described as being slightly unpredictable in her behavior. She is typically friendly but becomes agitated easily. She is playful and affectionate with those she is familiar with. Her owners were able to bathe her when she was younger, but as she has gotten older she is less tolerant of being bathed and groomed. She will bark when strangers approach the house or yard. She will follow them around when they are home, and likes to play with all types of toys and games. She has been an indoor dog, eats both wet and dry food, and sleeps anywhere. She is not house trained and has accidents inside daily. She is not well behaved when left alone in the house and is crated at times. She walks on a leash for exercise and does pull hard.
Date of intake:: 11/3/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing though has snapped with prolonged greeting
Behavior toward children:: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly with familiar people though uneasy around strangers.
Date of assessment:: 11/6/2017
Summary:: Out of concern for her stress level in addition to staff safety, Kodak is not an appropriate candidate for an assessment at this time.
Summary (1):: According to Kodak’s previous owner, Kodak has not spent time around other dogs. 11/4: Due to handling concerns, Kodak is not able to be collared and a fence greet is conducted. Kodak is initially soft at the gate with a wagging tail, then she tenses up, growls, and hard barks. The session is ended.
Date of intake:: 11/3/2017
Summary:: Approached counselor though when approached to be pet, she snapped and hard barked.
Date of initial:: 11/3/2017
Summary:: Alligator rolling, biting rope, tense
ENERGY LEVEL:: Kodak is reported to have high energy in her previous home environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment in addition to behavior in shelter, we recommend Kodak be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Kodak to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Kodak to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Kodak presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Kodak has displayed fearful behavior in shelter, she displays no social behavior towards handlers and attempts to increase distance and avoid contact. Because she is so uncomfortable, Kodak does not tolerate any form of human-touch and has attempted to bite upon direct contact.
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