LADY – A1110983

Brooklyn Center

My name is LADY. My Animal ID # is A1110983.
I am a female brown and tan yorkshire terr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 13 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/11/2017 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

05/15/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1110983 Lady is At Risk for medical reasons (please see exam below)

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/15/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 12.8 LBS.

05/15/17 Eye discharge noted on rounds – currently being treated with Optimmune for KCS. S/O: BARH. Active, social. EENT: OU – mod crusting, mucopurulent discharge. No nasal discharge. Full PE not perfromed. A: History of KCS, now has signs of bacterial infection. P: Start TAB ointment OU BID x 14 days. Continue Optimmune long term. Fair prognosis for KCS with appropriate management.

05/04/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/04/17 11:06 Basic Information: Lady is a 13 year old female Yorkie mix. She is being surrendered because her current owner has no time for her and works long hour days. Lady does have a existing lump on her chest area , and has not seen a vet recently. Socialization: Lady is friendly around strangers and has spent time around children of all ages. She is gentle, relaxed, respectful, when around other adults and children. Lady is not comfortable around other dogs, because she was bitten on the neck by another dog; and is somewhat fearful and will retreat. Behavior: Lady is potty trained and has no issues, she isn’t bothered during storms, fireworks. She isn’t bothered when food bowl is touched while eating, isn’t bothered if pushed of furniture, held or restrained, disturb while sleeping. Lady enjoys bath time, being brushed. She is friendly and will not bark if an unfamiliar stranger approaches the home. For a New Family to Know: Lady is described as friendly, affectionate, and mellow, with medium activity level. When home she likes to follow you around and mostly kept indoors. Lady is house trained and likes to eat Alpo, Purina dry/ wet food mix up to 3times a day; her favorite foods are bacon and chicken. When left alone in the house lady is well behaved, and she knows the commands; sit, come, and stand. Lady may pull on the leash lightly at times, and when off leash will stay close to your side.

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05/14/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for: Lady A110983 KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 5/13/17 Unaltered female, Owner surrender (lived in previous home for 13 years) Previously lived with: Adults, and has spent time around children. Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful. Behavior toward dogs: Fearful and uncomfortable. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Lady is described as friendly, affectionate, and mellow, with medium activity level. Other notes: According to the owner Lady is fearful towards other dogs. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/13/17 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Lady was friendly and allowed handling during her assessment. She showed no concerning behavior. PLAYGROUP: According to Lady’s previous guardian, Lady is not comfortable around other dogs, she fearful and will retreat. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Lady keeps to herself in a group of small male and female dogs. When other dogs approach her, Lady begins to growl. As she continues to participate in Play Group she displays her discomfort with other dogs with deep growls and hard corrects (teeth baring and grabbing jowls) when her warning are not respected. Due to the level of stress and low threshold of tolerance, The Behavior Department recommends that Lady not be placed in a home with other dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/11/17 Lady allows all handling, seeks attention, and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Her previous owner describes Lady as an energetic, enthusiastic dog. Lady displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. Lady will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) _X_Single-pet home/no dog parks: Due to the level of stress and low threshold of tolerance, The Behavior Department recommends that Lady not be placed in a home with other dogs. The Behavior Department suggests that reward based counter-condition be conducted to help Lady associated dogs with good things, such as treats, to help her become more comfortable around other dogs. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Lady has displayed fearful behavior in the home and shelter, she displays no social behavior towards other dogs and attempts to increase distance and avoid contact. Because she is so uncomfortable, Lady does not tolerate any form of Dog-Dog interaction and gives clear warning by growling, and baring teeth upon direct contact.

05/12/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Lady’s previous guardian, Lady is not comfortable around other dogs, she fearful and will retreat. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Lady keeps to herself in a group of small male and female dogs. When other dogs approach her, Lady begins to growl. As she continues to participate in Play Group she displays her discomfort with other dogs with deep growls and hard corrects (teeth baring and grabbing jowls) when her warning are not respected. Due to the level of stress and low threshold of tolerance, The Behavior Department recommends that Lady not be placed in a home with other dogs. 5/12: Lady keeps to herself in a group of small male and female dogs. When other dogs approach her, Lady begins to growl. 5/13: Lady continues to display her discomfort in group. She gives clear warning (deep growls) at first, but then hard corrects (teeth baring and grabbing jowls) when her warning are not respected.

05/11/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam 5/11/17 Estimated age: ~12yrs, female Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History : Owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Allows all handling, attention seeking Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: KCS with dried crusted discharge OU, corneal scarring, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, large irregular non-ulcerated mass at left caudal MG, small irregular non-ulcerated mass just caudal to cranial right MG, soft mass/thickening at dorsal vulva, resents palpation MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, severe dermatitis/lichenification at ventral abd CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, mammary gland tumors, dermatitis, KCS Plan: Rec CBC/Chem/thoracic radiographs. Will require mastectomy with placement Rec eye cleaning and optimmune q12 x 5 days Prognosis: Fair/poor depending on diagnostics SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age and mammary gland tumors

05/15/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPERIENCE
05/15/17 Eye discharge noted on rounds – currently being treated with Optimmune for KCS. S/O: BARH. Active, social. EENT: OU – mod crusting, mucopurulent discharge. No nasal discharge. Full PE not perfromed. A: History of KCS, now has signs of bacterial infection. P: Start TAB ointment OU BID x 14 days. Continue Optimmune long term. Fair prognosis for KCS with appropriate management.

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