LOLA – 12532
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SAFE 11/27/17
Lola
Hello, my name is Lola. My animal id is #12532. I am a female gray dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 13-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Lola is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Lola is Suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: If you’ve never seen a dog with an overbite before, let me tell you, they are the cutest, and Lola is the one to meet: just mentioning her name causes the eyes of her favorite staff members to light up! She was with her previous family since she was a babe, so it’s not surprising that she can be a bit of a scaredy cat without them. They tell us she hasn’t been socialized with other animals, she grew up with the resident human child, and she loves to watch TV! She can startle with big movements, and needed a little warm up time when I first met her, but she is SO LOVING. She has an adorable way of placing her paw on me before crawling into my lap, she gives the best hugs, when she hops on a bench her silly little face all but says “get over here!”, and she loves getting belly rubs and giving kisses. To boot, she’s very easy to walk on leash (and her tail goes steadily like a little windshield wiper the entire time!), seems housebroken, likes toys, and loves treats (she knows “sit” like a champ and has almost mastered “paw” and “down”). AND she makes these ridiculous little begging noises that I can’t do justice with words…please come experience Lola for yourself at Brooklyn ACC!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 50.6 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~5yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – QARH. Nervous, tail tucked, allowed handling for exam. Soft muzzle placed for vaccinations, resisted light handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Overbite, 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 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Overbite, mild tartar; otherwise healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: OK for surgery
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Eating well EENT: Eyes clear, moderate serous/seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Coughing with occasional sneeze, normal RR/RE INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake Lola would bark playfully at staff and would jump on them. Lola allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression.
Date of Intake: 11/13/2017
Basic Information:: Lola is a large mix breed dog that was surrendered over to ACC due to her previous family moving to a place that didn’t allow animals and was unable to find her a new home.
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Lola is friendly, affectionate and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around children?: Lola has grown up with one child from they were two years old and was relaxed and playful around them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Lola has not spent time with other dogs so it is unknown how she will react towards them.
How is this dog around cats?: Lola has not spent time with cats so it is unknown how she will react towards them.
Resource guarding:: Lola is friendly when someone touches her food/ bowl while she is eating, or takes a treat/toy away from her.
Bite history:: Lola has never bitten another person or animal
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Other Notes:: Lola is friendly when someone pushes/pulls her off of the furniture, holds/restrains her, disturbs her while she is resting/sleeping, and gives her a bath. Lola’s previous owner did not attempt to trim her nails so it is unknown how she will react to that event. Lola will bark and growl when an unfamiliar person approaches her family/home.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Lola is described as friendly, playful and excitable. Lola enjoys watching TV with her family and will follow around her owners while at home. Lola has been kept indoors and was fed both wet and dry food. Lola is house trained and rarely has any accidents. Lola is well behaved when left alone at home/ in a backyard. Lola is crate trained and will go inside on her own. Lola knows the command sit and “relax” for exercise Lola will play in the yard and hasn’t been take on many walks on a leash. Lola will pull very hard on a leash.
Date of intake:: 11/13/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults and children
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and affectionate
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, playful
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: The owner describes Lola friendly/playful and excitable with a very high activity level.
Date of assessment:: 11/15/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog 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:: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Lola came into the room timid but with a slow approach and soft pitch voice she would approach you with a low tail wag. She would muzzle punch your hand for rubs on her head.
Summary (1):: Lola is extremely nervous around other dogs and avoids them most of hers session. According to Lola’s previous owner, Lola did not socialize with other dogs while in her care. The Behavior Department believes that Lola would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home. Any resident dogs should be polite and respectful. All introductions should be conducted slowly and be under supervision 11/14: When off leash at the Care Center, Lola is hesitant to approach the greeter, and keeps her distance. She investigates the yard with a low body and tucked tail. She tolerates the other dogs prolong face to face and rear sniffs. 11/15-16: Lola continued to be extremely nervous around both male and female dogs. She spent most of her session in a different pen, avoiding the dogs.
Date of intake:: 11/13/2017
Summary:: playful and barking, allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 11/14/2017
Summary:: nervous, tail tucked and allowed all handling.
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 Lola 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.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Lola has shown high levels of fear in the care center in each interaction, though she manages her stress well and has not escalated to warning signs. She needs a very slow approach and the ability to warm up to new people and new environments at her own pace. Lola should be permitted to initiate interactions and solicit attention when she feels comfortable, rather than being forced to interact
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