LYRIC – 17560
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SAFE 01/17/18
Lyric
Hello, my name is Lyric. My animal id is #17560. I am a desexed female brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 03-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow (nycha).
Lyric is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Lyric will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. Lyric should be placed in an experienced dog family with no young children due to reportedly growling when food is touched from previous owner.
Lyric is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, due to observed levels of anxiousness, and reported food guarding behavior, we suggest Lyric would be best suited to a dog experienced home. Lyric is reported by her previous owner to have had accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Sweet marble cake, exotic wood, or wild Tiger of Bengal? Lyric is beautiful in her well groomed shiny striped coat, sitting straight like an I right behind her door. Although her former owner says that she runs away from strangers, Lyric accepts easily my leash, a scarf and a coat, as well as a caress on her head. She pulls quite a bit during our stroll and does her business in the street. She is excited seeing other dogs, and clearly would like to meet them. Our playgroups with her peers are definitely to her liking. Lyric will sit once for a treat. She would rather jump for it and wag her tail like an innocent child when she is scolded. She is so smart. I bet that for love, she would roll on her back. Lyric has lived happily with young children and even allowed them to pull her ears (an absolute no no). Although she has never mingled with dogs before, we discovered that she seems to like them very much. Lyric would love to be your friend, discover a new world with you, and build together wonderful memories. Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 41.5 lbs
5/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-2 years History : Owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH, extremely friendly/bouncy Evidence of Cruelty seen -none Evidence of Trauma seen -none Objective P = 120 R = 30 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Minimal tartar, healthy adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NE Assessment Apparently healthy female intact dog Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Okay for surgery SURGERY: Okay for surgery
11/01/2018
S/O -BAR, appears friendly and was playing with stuffed toy! low whining for attention -no nasal discharge or sneezing -eupnic -spay incision CDI, appears comfortable A 1. healthy adult, doing well post operatively P continue post op pain management
13/01/2018
S/O: QAR, Sneezing, Serous nasal discharge Assessment: CIRDC Plan: 1) Move to Iso 2) Doxycycline 200 mg (2 x 100 mg tabs) SID x 14 days 3) Cerenia 60 mg Tab PO x 3 days 4) Recheck in 7 days
10/01/2018
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are…
Upon intake, Lyric was barking at strangers who entered the lobby. Lyric was constantly pulling on the leash while with the owner and continued to bark. Lyric allowed me to approach her and would sniff me but I allowed the owner to collar her and leash her and place her into the kennel.
Date of Intake: 1/4/2018
Basic Information:: Lyric is a 2 year old female brown brindle large mixed breed dog. Lyric lived with previous owner for 2 years and was a gift from her nephew. Lyric was surrendered because owner was not allowed to keep her in the apartment. Lyric has no injuries or health issues and has not seen the vet recently
Previously lived with:: Lyric previously lived with one adult and one child.
How is this dog around strangers?: Lyric will bark at strangers and will run away when approached.
How is this dog around children?: Lyric previously lived with an 11 year old and 1 year old child. Lyric is described as being playful and will allow pets and is not bothered when the children pull her ears.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Lyric has not interacted with other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Lyric has not interacted with cats.
Resource guarding:: Lyric will growl when her food or bowl is touched while she is eating. Lyric will tug or run away when a toy, treat, or object is taken away from her.
Bite history:: Lyric has never bitten another animal or human.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Other Notes:: Lyric is not bothered during storms, fireworks, or loud noises. Lyric will try to escape the tub when bathed. Lyric has only had her nails trimmed at the vet and does not mind when her paws are touched. Lyric struggles when being held or restrained and will wiggle to try and get loose. Lyric will bark if an unfamiliar approaches her and her owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Lyric has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Lyric is a friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, fearful, and anxious dog. When at home, Lyric will follow her owner around. Lyric likes to play with balls but will destroy them. Lyric was feed a mixture of Pedigree wet and dry food twice a day. Lyric is not house trained and had wee-wee pads but would not use them. When taken out for slow walks on the leash, Lyric would pull very hard on the leash.
Date of intake:: 1/3/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 2 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults and children (ages 11 and 1)
Behavior toward strangers:: Barks and runs away
Behavior toward children:: Playful and allows handling
Resource guarding:: Yes, Lyric will growl when her food or bowl is touched while she is eating.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Lyric is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, fearful, talkative, and anxious with a very high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/4/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.
Summary:: Lyric quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: The behavior department feels that Lyric may be most compatible with dogs who are social and playful. Behavior around other dogs was not provided by the previous owner. She has been observed to be polite, social, and gently playful when introduced to male and female dogs while in the care center, offering correction for mounting behavior.
Summary (1):: 1/5: When introduced off leash to male dogs, Lyric engages in running play. She offers correction for attempted mounting.
Summary (2):: 1/6: Lyric engages in running play with male and female dogs.
Summary (3):: 1/8: Lyric is anxious and mostly seeks exit.
Date of intake:: 1/3/2018
Summary:: Lyric was barking at people who entered the lobby.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Lyric’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:: Lyric remains calm in the shelter environment and social with handlers. She may display some anxious behaviors, but will engage with her care takers, taking treats and soliciting attention.
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 her previous owner reporting that Lyric growls when her food bowl is touched, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who can be trusted to leave Lyric alone while eating can be considered.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Lyric is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Resource guarding: Lyric’s previous owner notes that she may growl when his food bowl is touched. We recommend that Lyric be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Lyric’s mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. She should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. Fearful: Lyric’s previous owner reported that she barks at and avoids new people. This behavior was also seen at intake. It is important to always go slow and give Lyric the option to walk away from any social interaction. Lyric should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Lyric’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Lyric would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Lyric’s previous owner reported that she barks at new people. This behavior was also seen at intake. Lyric may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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