LACEY – 16978
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SAFE 01/04/18
Lacey
Hello, my name is Lacey. My animal id is #16978. I am a female black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 26-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Lacey is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Coplex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Lacey, whom we believe would be suitable for most homes.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Lacey is an adorable little gal who could almost fit in your bag. She is with us for no fault of her own and comes with excellent credentials. Lacey is at her door. She is a very sociable and active pooch and does not belong to a kennel. Once out in the street, she does her business right away and strolls really nicely around the block, hoping to meet more unclose the dogs we near. Free in a pen, Lacey is one bouncy cutie, all tail wagging and displaying a big smile on her face. As staff and other volunteers join us, she is even happier. The more, the merrier…. Bring a ball and she will be even more excited, prancing through the pen, running and jumping after the ball and unmistakably, catching it. No guarding involved. Lacey has been well cared for, not only physically but being a family pet living with a child and another dog, she has developed great social skills and a sunny and loving personality. In addition, she shows great resilience. allowing her to reproduce in our walls the skills she learned in her former home. Lacey is a little ebony star, a black diamond . Let her shine over your family and your home. Come to the Manhattan Care center and adopt her as your forever best friend .
My medical notes are…
Weight: 34.6 lbs
BARH scan pos#985112005661396 female intact nervous, tense 4 yrs old reported mild tartar clean EEN clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 years Microchip noted on Intake? Yes Microchip Number (If Applicable): 985112005661396 History : 1/3 dogs surrendered by owner Subjective: BAR Hydr wnl Observed Behavior – Very easy to complete exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – None observed Evidence of Trauma seen – none observed Objective T = 101.5 P = 124 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Involuted mg MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, hocks mild calluses, mild pododermatitis x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment:mild pododermatitis dental dz Prognosis: good Plan: Cephalexin 500 mg po bid x 7 days SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Hx: 12/27-12/28 Bloody stool reported. S: Alert in kennel, barking O: Sniffling, serous nasal discharge A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 150 mg PO SID x14 days and Cerenia 30 mg PO SID x4 days. 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Lacey was very stiff bodied during intake she was jumping around and kept her tail between her legs for most of the time. When i was trying to scan her she froze up and was jumping to make sure she kept facing me and went low. she was not willing to follow me on a leash.
Date of Intake: 12/26/2017
Basic Information:: Lacey is a female black and white medium mixed breed dog that is estimated to be 4 years old. Her previous owner found her as a stray and stayed with her until they moved in to a building that did not allow animals.
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 Child (Age 7), 2 Dogs
How is this dog around strangers?: Lacey is friendly with strangers she runs up to people and jumps up for attention.
How is this dog around children?: Lacey lived with a child at home and was very exuberant when playing with him.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Lacey lived with 2 other dogs and got along very well with them. They would walk along side each other and sleep together.
How is this dog around cats?: Lacey was not around other cats in her previous home.
Resource guarding:: Lacey is not bothered by other people going near her food or toys.
Bite history:: Lacey has no history of having bitten another person or animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy, Playful, Excitable
Other Notes:: Lacey is isn’t bothered by people picking her up and holding her, she doesn’t mind people pushing her off the sofa. She enjoys baths and being brushed. She’s never had hers nails trimmed but doesn’t like her paws being touched.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Lacey is an excitable dog that enjoys running around the house chasing other dogs and cuddling up to other dogs on the bed. she enjoys playing with balls, bones and rope. She is mostly indoors and eats dry food. She is house trained and Wee-Wee pad trained. She is well behaved when she is left alone at home. When she goes out for a walk she tends to pull very hard when on a leash.
Date of intake:: 12/26/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults, a child (age 7), and two dogs
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Playful and exuberant
Behavior toward dogs:: Got along well with the dogs she lived with
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Lacey is described as playful and excitable with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 12/27/2017
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. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Lacey approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was social throughout the assessment, soliciting attention by climbing into the assessor’s lap, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: *PLAY GROUP HELPER DOG* The behavior department feels that Lacey may be most compatible with respectful, gently playful dogs. Lacey was described to “get along well” with the dogs she previous lived with by his previous owner. She has been observed to play gently and interact politely with dogs in the care center. Lacey offers correction for mounting behavior.
Summary (1):: 12/27: When introduced off leash to a male dog, Lacey engages in some bouncy play, she stiffens for extended sniffing of her rear end.
Summary (2):: 12/29: Lacey greets male and female dogs politely, engaging in some soft play with select dogs. She offers appropriate corrections for sexually motivated behavior.
Date of intake:: 12/26/2017
Summary:: Lacey was tense and would not walk with the counselor.
Date of initial:: 12/26/2017
Summary:: Lacey was tense.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Lacey was reported by her previous owner to have a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Lacey consistently displays highly social behavior with handlers. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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