LOLLIPOP – 15885
Safe - 12-18-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/18/17
Lollipop
Hello, my name is Lollipop. My animal id is #15885. I am a desexed female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11-Dec-2017.
Lollipop is at risk for behavioral concerns. Lollipop does not enjoy handling, and is snappy when attempts are made to handle her. Lollipop is significantly overweight, and it is very likely this contributes to her sensitivity. Due to Lollipop’s behavior, she is seeking placement only with a New Hope partner.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 22 lbs
BARH scan negative female spayed tense, nervous, resisted handling appx 7 yrs old mod to heavy tartar clean EEN clean coat obese BCS 8/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5-7 years Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -very nervous. snapped and urinated when picked up Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 9/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: SS palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: obese Prognosis:good Plan: weight loss
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake, Lollipop would move away when I approached. When I tried to collar her, she would move her head out of the way to avoid being collared. Lollipop became tense when I petted her and would look away. Lollipop allowed me to put a leash on her and followed me towards her kennel. Lollipop did not allow me to pick her up and when I tried would turn around and lunged at me, showing her teeth and snapping.
Date of Intake: 12/11/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Lollipop is approximately a 3 year old black and white female small mixed breed dog. Lollipop was found as a stray on 12/10/2017 and was taken home for the night by the finder. Lollipop was surrendered because finder did not want to keep her. Lollipop has no injuries or known health problems.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Lollipop allowed finder to approach her and untie her from the fence she was tied to. Lollipop was hesitant and tense bodied when finder tried to pet her.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Lollipop did not try to bite finder.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Lollipop has no known medical issues
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 12/11/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/13/2017
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:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 5. Dog growls, snaps, or tries to bite.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Lollipop was tense in the assessment room and cautiously approached the assessor. During tag, she growled at the assessor, so the rest of the handling portion of the assessment was omitted.
Summary (1):: 12/13: When introduced off leash to dogs, Lollipop greets all politely.
Summary (2):: 12/14: Lollipop offers correction for more direct approach today.
Summary (3):: 12/15: Lollipop greets briefly then mostly keeps to herself.
Date of intake:: 12/11/2017
Summary:: Lollipop avoided handling and then lunged and snapped at the counselor.
Date of initial:: 12/11/2017
Summary:: Lollipop was tense and resisted handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Lollipop so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Lollipop is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Lollipop has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has displayed a potential for defensive aggression. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Lollipop is fearful at the care center and has growled and snapped. It is important to always go slow and give Lollipop the option to walk away from any social interaction. Lollipop should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Lollipop’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Lollipop would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.
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