LOLA – 14420
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SAFE 12/01/17
Lola
Hello, my name is Lola. My animal id is #14420. I am a female gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 22-Nov-2017.
Lola is at risk for medical reasons. Lola has contracted Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, Lola has been assessed as being suited to a dog experienced home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: “Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl….”. Our Lola certainly is beautiful enough to be a showgirl, and also the cover girl for plus-size doggy wear, as well as the founder of Doggy Weight Watchers here at ACC. Rubenesque and stunning, Lola has clearly been fed with love as her coat shines, her tail never stops wagging, she’s fun, friendly and affectionate. So quiet in her kennel waiting her turn for a walk, she’s likely housetrained, pulls on the leash when she decides there’s a scent she absolutely must investigate, but otherwise walks nicely. Lola loves treats and takes them gently, plays with toys, hops up on the bench, smiles and smiles and smiles. Super affectionate, Lola loves to give and get kisses, and is effervescent in everything she does. Surely voted Best Smile and Most Popular in school, Miss Lola shines in everything she does. She has an amazing personality, not overpowering, but friendly, enthusiastic and perfect. No way to have a case of the blahs when you’re around this gorgeous girl. Hopping back in her kennel when our time together was over, Lola flashed her award winning smile. She’s a gem, so run, don’t walk to come meet Miss Lola today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 91.125 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025080631 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, friendly and playful Sex: intact female, possible past litters (mammary distension) but no current lactation noted Estimated Age: appx 5y+ Subjective: finder knew dog’s previous owner and thinks the dog may be pregnant Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: moderate staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: BCS 7/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: early pregnancy vs weight gain, seemingly healthy older dog Plan: DVM intake
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: +/- 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner died Subjective: BAR Hydr wnl Observed Behavior – Nice calm dog Evidence of Cruelty seen -none observed Evidence of Trauma seen – None observed Objective T = 102.0 P = 140 R = wnl BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: nsf PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: involuting mg w/milk expressed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, obeses callouses bilat caudal prox mt CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: r/o weaned litter, false pregnancy obese r/o diet, endocrine, other Prognosis: good Plan: rec check full bloods r/o hypothyroid prespay SURGERY: Okay for surgery with full bloods
Ate and vomited a rope toy this morning. Pt is BAR in kennel, barking. Monitor for further vomiting. 1088
Hx: Presenting for spay. Suspected pregnancy. Ate a rope toy yesterday and vomited it. S: Energetic, barks, jumps around, allows all handling. O: BAR-H, BCS 7-8/9, MMs pink and moist, CRT <2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Mild tartar. PLNs: Not significantly enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses or fetuses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. UG: Female, pendulous mammary glands with thin, clear, yellow fluid easily expressed. No vulvar discharge. Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies CBC/chemistry – entirely unremarkable Running Relaxin test to confirm pregnancy A: Suspect late term pregnancy Short-term prognosis: Good P: 1. Do not spay today 1088
Hx: ate rope toy and vomited up fragment yesterday; yellow discharge noted from enlarged mammary glands, suspected possible pregnancy but relaxin test negative this morning S/O -BAR, barking in cage but appears friendly -sneezing, serous nasal discharge -eupnic -no episodes of vomiting noted in cage or reported -obese A CIRDC Obesity Enlarged mammary glands/discharge-r/o pseudopregnancy vs post partum vs mastitis P move to isolation doxycycline 400 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg tabs: 1.5 tab PO SID x 3 days
Relaxin test was negative. Pt is not pregnant. R/O recent litter vs. pseudopregnancy 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Lola was wagging her tail and allowed counselor to approach her and pet her. Lola was energetic and was constantly jumping on the client and would head butt the client in the face. Lola allowed counselor to collar her and take a picture and went into the kennel without a struggle.
Date of Intake: 11/22/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Lola is approximately a 2 year old female gray and white large mixed breed dog. Lola was removed from her home about 3 weeks ago when her owner passed away. Lola lived with a caretaker for 3 weeks and was surrendered because caretaker could not find a new home for her. Lola has no injuries or health problems and has not seen a vet recently.
Previously lived with:: Lola previously lived with 1 adult.
How is this dog around strangers?: Lola is friendly and outgoing towards strangers. Lola will approach strangers and jump on them and lick their face. Lola allows strangers to greet her and pet her.
How is this dog around children?: Lola has not interacted with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Lola has not interacted with other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Lola has not interacted with cats.
Resource guarding:: Lola was not bothered when an object was taken away from her. Her caretaker did not try to remove her food bowl or a treat from her.
Bite history:: Lola has not tried to bite another animal or human.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Lola has a medium energy level
Other Notes:: Lola has not been given a bath, had her nails trimmed, or her coat brushed. Her caretaker is unaware of how she would behave in these situations.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Lola has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Lola is a friendly, playful, confident, and excitable dog. When at home, Lola will follow you around or stay in the same room. Lola is an indoors only dog and was free-fed dry food every day. Lola is house-trained and was being walked 3 times a day and would pull very hard on the leash. When left alone, Lola bark and whines but is overall well-behaved. Lola knows how to sit on command.
Date of intake:: 11/22/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (with Caregiver for 3 weeks)
Previously lived with:: one adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Social and friendly, may jump up and lick face
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, playful, confident, and excitable with a medium level of energy.
Date of assessment:: 11/24/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. 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:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
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:: Lola displayed no behavior concerns during her handling assessment. At times she jumped up affectionately into handler’s lap to lick face.
Summary (1):: 11/24: When introduced off leash to a male greeter dog, Lola greets politely and will offer correction for sexually motivated behavior.
Summary (2):: 11/25-26: Lola greets male and female dogs politely then wanders the pen.
Summary (3):: 11/28: Lola greets politely and offers hard correction for exuberant play and for mounting attempts.
Date of intake:: 11/22/2017
Summary:: During intake, Lola allowed all handling, jumping up at times.
Date of initial:: 11/22/2017
Summary:: During her initial medical exam, Lola allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have limited history on Lola, her caretaker describes her as having a medium level of energy, which matches what we have seen in the care center. Lola was playful, social and enthusiastic, and would benefit from daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and excised. We recommend daily walks and play.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Lola has displayed some in-kennel reactivity towards passing dogs, she remains highly social when interacting with her human caretakers. Lola is affectionate, friendly and actively seeks/solicits attention; she has displayed no handling concerns.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control
Potential challenges comments:: Lola may jump up enthusiastically onto her caregiver’s, licking face. It is recommended that default behaviors such as ‘leave it’, ‘sit/stay’, and ‘down’ are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended.
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