LUNA – 17824
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SAFE 01/18/18
Luna
Hello, my name is Luna. My animal id is #17824. I am a desexed female white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 07-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Luna 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. 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.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Luna is a timid little lovebug with the sweetest doe eyes who will steal your heart within seconds of meeting her. She’s uncertain when I come to take her out, but she still gets up and comes over to meet me, tail wagging. It takes a few treats to coax the leash on, but it’s obvious she does want to come with me, and once outside she shows off her excellent leash manners. She’s a dream to walk, but does startle at some of the loud truck noises in the neighborhood. When I crouch down to offer some treats, instead of taking them, she snuggles up next to me for reassurance in this scary loud world. How sweet she is!! So it seems like she’s fearful of loud noises and new environments, but not people! She actually craves affection. Luna would probably like a quiet home in a not-so-busy neighborhood and with humans who will take their time with her and let her get comfortable at her own pace. If you are that patient person looking for a total sweetheart with a puppy face, but not the rambunctious puppy personality, then Luna is your girl!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 50 lbs
8/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Nervous, tense, and head shy. Muzzled for exam. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, mild mucoid vulvar d/c but also urinating during exam MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
11/01/2018
Pre-surgery exam S/O: BARH. Active, allows all handling but is shaking and very nervous ORAL: adult dentition, no oral lesions EENT: Pink mm, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl HL: NMA, RR, Lungs C&E ABD: SNP, NMP INTEG: GHC, no ectos noted MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: FI, no vulvar d/c, no MGTs NEURO: A&A A: Apparently healthy P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. OK for surgery tomorrow Excellent prognosis
17/01/2018
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: Q/BAR. Wagging tail on approach EENT: Eyes clear, moderate seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Sneezing, mild cough, normal RR/RE INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Spayed A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
12/01/2018
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake Luna was very nervous. Luna kept her tail tucked but would approached counselor slowly. Luna wiggled her body a little and would lick the counselor. Luna was afraid of the scanner and would move away from it. Luna allowed to be collared with no problem. After a little while Luna warmed up more but still remained shy. Luna enjoyed being pet. Luna allowed most handling.
Date of Intake: 1/7/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Luna is a 3 year old female white and brown brindle large breed mix. Owners have had Luna for 3 years and are surrendering because of a residential move.
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Luna is friendly and outgoing.
How is this dog around children?: Luna has been around children ages 4 through 7 and was playful with them. Luna plays somewhat roughly and likes to jump up and lick the children so the owners did not let her play much with them. Luna was not left alone with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Luna lived with another dog would avoid the other dog. When near each other Luna would just run away or growl and run away. Around dogs outside. Luna would smell them.
How is this dog around cats?: Luna did not live with cats. Luna would bark at cats outside.
Resource guarding:: Luna isnt bothered when having her food bowl touched while eating or having toys taken away. Luna allows the owner to take bones and treats. Luna isnt bothered when being pushed off furniture or being held and restrained. Luna likes warm water baths. Luna does not like to be brushed and will run away. Luna has not had her nails trimmed by previous owners. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house or the family Luna isnt bothered.
Bite history:: no known bite history. Luna has scratched when jumping up on people but has ever broken skin.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Other Notes:: During storms and fireworks Luna is nervous. Luna gets is scared of loud noises and gets anxious. Luna doesnt like when people argue and will jump up on them and bark.
For a New Family to Know: Luna was described as playful, sweet and anxious. When home with Luna she likes to follow you around. Luna enjoyed playing with hard chew toys ans balls. Luna would tear up stuffed toys. Luna is partially house and wee wee paid trained but will have accidents off the wee wee pad. Luna does not like to go outside in the cold weather so she will go to the bathroom in the house more often in the winter. In the warmer weather Luna has less accidents. Luna gets walked 1 to 2 times a day and prefers to go to the bathroom on cement. Luna pulls on the leash only when she wants to go home but other wise walks right by you. Luna has not been let off the leash outside. for exercise Luna plays in the yard. Luna is well behaved in the yard. When left in the house alone Luna will chew on pillows or find odd places to sleep. Luna had a crate but did not do well in crates and will bark/whine so she was never left in there. Luna eats pedigree wet and dry food twice a day. Luna does not like dry food and will eat it when somethings mixed with it. When its time for bed Luna sleeps on a blanket.
Date of intake:: 1/7/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Playful, exuberant, rough
Behavior toward dogs:: Sniffs dogs outside – formerly lived dog and would growl and run away
Behavior toward cats:: Barks at cats outside
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Playful, sweet and anxious with a high activity level.
Other Notes:: Luna is partially house-trained and wee wee pad trained but will have accidents off the wee wee pads. Luna is reported to jump and bark at people who are arguing. She is scared of loud noises and becomes anxious.
Date of assessment:: 1/10/2018
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 follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Luna came into the room nervous and panting, she was friendly and approachable towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Luna is nervous around other dogs, and mostly avoids interacting with them in a group setting. During her sessions, she exhibits anxious behavior; pacing and panting. When another dog greets her, she immediately closes her mouth and displays lip licks and whale eyes. According to Luna’s previous owner, Luna lived with another dog but mostly avoided her, growling when the other dog was close. The Behavior Department believes Luna would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in the home. Any other resident dog should be respectful and match her calm demeanor. 1/8: When off leash at the Care Center, Luna briefly exchange sniffs with a novel male dog then mostly avoids him and hides behind the handlers. 1/10-11: In a group of calm respectful female dogs, Luna briefly greets them, then anxiously paces around the pens. When another dog approaches from behind, Luna begins to lip lick. She attempts to move away when he goes near her face.
Date of intake:: 1/7/2018
Summary:: Tense, shy though warmed up and allowed handling
Date of initial:: 1/8/2018
Summary:: Shy, tense though allowed all handling
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
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.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Though observed to be human-social, Luna may need time to warm up to the handler as she initially presents as a fearful dog, avoiding contact, shying away from direct touch. We recommend allowing Luna to interact at her own pace, force-free, rewarding based training is advised when introducing her to new/unfamiliar situations.
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