LUNA – 11285
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Luna
Hello, my name is Luna. My animal id is #11285. I am a female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 30-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Luna is at risk due to behavior, New Hope Only determination. Luna is fearful in care center and will allow minimal handling, growling at handlers. She has dermatitis but no other medical concerns at this time.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A staff member writes: Luna in Spanish means moon. Luna in my heart means beautiful. Like the moon, Luna is beautiful. It all makes sense now! Luna is a beautiful moon! Ok, all jokes aside. You know when you can just stare at the moon all night, because it’s that beautiful and mysterious?? Yup, Luna is that dog I can just stare at all night, and I’d want to cuddle her all day so I can take all her worries away. Will you be that special human to stargaze with this beautiful Luna?
My medical notes are…
Weight: 37.125 lbs
31/12/2017
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: positive 981020017364504 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: lunging and fearful, required catch pole to remove from transport van, growling and attempting to roll on pole when examined, limited handling Sex: reported intact female, could not palpate for scar Estimated Age: reported 8y Subjective: older animal with dermatitis (owner reports allergies) across ventral surface and caudal aspects of limbs and muzzle (thinning hair, erythema) Eyes: clear Ears: thick pinnae with crusted d/c Oral Exam: moderate staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: unknown allergy cause, older animal Plan: DVM intake, in date for vaccines through 9/23/2018
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake, Luna was barking constantly and would start to growl if I looked in her direction. Luna was held by her owner during intake and was handled by her owner throughout entire process. Once inside her kennel, Luna continued to bark and would settle down for short moments and would continue to bark.
Date of Intake: 12/30/2017
Basic Information:: Luna is a 8 year old female brown and white medium mixed breed dog. Luna lived with previous owner for about 8 years and was surrendered because owner no longer had the time or space for her. Luna has allergies but has no injuries. Luna was last taken to the vet for vaccinations on 09/23/2017.
Previously lived with:: Luna previously lived with two adults, one child and one dog.
How is this dog around strangers?: Luna is playful around strangers and will allow to be petted.
How is this dog around children?: Luna previously lived with a 5 year old child. Luna is described as being playful and friendly. Luna will allow the 5 year old to pet her.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Luna previously lived with a 7 year old female medium mixed breed dog. Luna is described as being playful with the other dog.
How is this dog around cats?: Luna has never interacted with cats
Resource guarding:: Luna is not bothered when her food or bowl is touched as she eats. Luna will bark, growl, and sometimes snap if a toy, treat, bone, or object is taken away from her.
Bite history:: Luna has never bitten another animal or person
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Luna has a very high energy level
Other Notes:: Luna is not bothered during storms, fireworks or loud noises. Luna has never been pulled or pushed off of furniture as she was not allowed on. Luna will bark if she is held or restrained. Luna enjoys being bathed and is not bothered when her paws are touched.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Luna has allergies.
For a New Family to Know: Luna is a friendly, playful, excitable and independent dog. Luna tends to stay in the living room or kitchen when at home. Luna likes to play with balls and was kept as an indoors only dog. Luna was feed dry food 2-3 times a day. Luna is house trained and has never had accidents indoors. When left home alone, Luna is well-behaved. Luna was taken out for slow walks on the leash and would sometimes pull very hard. Luna has been crate trained and has the door open during the day and the door closed at night.
Date of intake:: 12/30/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 8 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults, a child (age 5), and a dog
Behavior toward strangers:: Playful
Behavior toward children:: Playful and friendly
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful with the dog she lived with
Resource guarding:: Yes, Luna will bark, growl, and sometimes snap if a toy, treat, bone, or object is taken away from her.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Luna is described as friendly, playful, excitable, and independent with a very high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/2/2018
Summary:: In the assessment room, Luna appeared very fearful, having a tense body and tucked tail. When an attempt was made to collar her, she began to bark and growl, so the handling assessment was not conducted.
Date of intake:: 12/30/2017
Summary:: Luna was barking and growled when the counselor looked at her.
Date of initial:: 12/31/2017
Summary:: Luna was lunging, growling, and allowed limited handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Luna’s previous owner described her as having a very 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:: Though she does not seek attention, with a slow approach and coaxing, Luna has approached handlers cautiously and accepted light petting.
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 Luna 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: Luna has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. Her owner described her as playful with new people, but we have not seen this behavior at the care center. 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: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Luna’s previous owner reported that she will will bark, growl, and sometimes snap if a toy, treat, bone, or object is taken away from her. For this reason, we advise against ever removing items from Luna’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Luna is very fearful at the care center, barking and growling at handlers and allowing minimal handling. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Luna to new and unfamiliar situations.
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