MAMA BEAR – 19022
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2-5-2018 Manhattan
Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue
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SAFE 02/05/18
Mama Bear
Hello, my name is Mama Bear. My animal id is #19022. I am a desexed female chocolate 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 owner surrender on 23-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Mama Bear is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we suggest that Mama Bear would be best suited to a dog experienced home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Mama Bear is such a silly clown! This petite Princess acts shy at first, but toss some toys around the yard and MB instantly transforms into a happy, nutty little ball of energy. She does endless ‘zoomies’, enjoys a game of chase, and fetches her toys back before giving them up easily for another throw. Initially a bit fearful of new people, MB is always very gentle in showing her discomfort, and does appreciate soft petting and endearments, just at her own pace. In her former home she was playful with kids of all ages, but does have a tendency to guard her food, so would be more comfortable in a family with respectful older children who understand that sometimes a lady needs to eat in peace. Described by her owner as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, pushy, confident and excitable, MB loved sleeping in her own bed and had no need for a crate as she was always well behaved when left home alone. Exuberantly energetic at the dog park and in playgroup, she meets her new four-legged friends with polite good manners, then gallops around with the pack, tail joyfully wagging. We’re told MB knows commands for sit, down, come and ‘at ease'(stay) and though we’ve yet to see it at the Care Center, she is said to pull hard on walks, so a harness-style leash is a must in her welcome home gift basket. MB may make you work a tiny bit harder to earn her trust than other dogs do, but once comfortable with a new person or situation, she’s an absolute delight, and laughter and good times are 100 percent guaranteed. A hidden gem for the experienced treasure hunter, Mama Bear is ready and waiting for you to find her at our Manhattan Care Center. Ask to meet this funny girl today!
My medical notes are…
Weight: 47.2 lbs
24/01/2018
disregard
24/01/2018
BARH scan negative female intact nervous, tense 5 yrs old reported mild tartar clean EEN spotted alopecia on chest, front limbs, body small abrasion on chest prominant mammary glands BCS 6/9 AMB x 4 NOSF
3/02/2018
As Per Dr. 1382, gave 300 mL of LRS SQ.
25/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported to be 5 years old – exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? MC scanned on LVT intake exam and a MC was placed at that time History : Owner surrender, no health problems reported Subjective: Alert, tail tucked, walks into room easily on leash Observed Behavior – Slightly tense but responds well to kind words and allows all handling with no signs of aggression Objective BCS 7/9, MMs pink and moist, BAR-H EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, pendulous nipples with no swellings or masses, developed vulva, no vulvar or mammary discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. Thin fur coat to alopecia on ventrum, skin is generally pink and healthy-appearing. One lesion is noted on the ventral thorax, along midline cranial to all nipples – a 1 cm circular flat patch of erythema. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Overweight 2. Mild tartar 3. Small lesion on ventrum – R/O trauma vs. mild pyoderma 4. Ventral alopecia – not of concern Prognosis: Excellent Plan: 1. Recommend weight loss of 5-10 lbs 2. Recommend daily tooth brushing and regular dental cleanings SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
30/01/2018
S/O -QAR, appears slightly timid but docile -no nasal discharge, coughing or sneezing noted or reported by staff -OU: open and clear -appears eupnic, no h/o heart murmur noted on intake -enlarged mammary glands -surgical field clear of dermatitis A 1. Apparently healthy adult P okay to spay
1/02/2018
Spayed yesterday at the ASPCA, was noted to be lethargic when she returned to MACC so was placed in medical for overnight monitoring S/O -QAR, a little tense but docile and allows handling; behavior seems similar to previous exams/observations -moderate appetite with soft food after handling but then tried to bury food in the cage -mm pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted -eupnic, clear lung sounds, no murmurs/arrhythmias -soft abdomen -spay incision CDI A 1. Lethargic post op-r/o behavioral vs secondary to anesthesia P -300 ml SQF today -monitor for persistent lethargy, inappetance, etc
3/02/2018
Recheck for poss. CIRDC: S/O: BAR in kennel – e/d ok – no c/s v/d observed/reported – slight serous nasal discharge A/P: poss. early CIRDC rec’ cont. to monitor
4/02/2018
S/O -BAR, appears sweet and friendly, behavior seems improved from previous exams -serous nasal discharge, sneezing -appears eupnic A 1. CIRDC P -move to isolation -doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days -cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days
31/01/2018
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg SID PO x 4 days as pain management.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Mama Bear allowed all handling. She allowed the counselor to collar and pet her. She was receptive to head and body touches. She allowed the counselor to place a leash on her and had a healthy appetite for office treats. She came in with a semi tense body and tail tucked but when spoken to gently she began to have a loose body and wagging tail.
Date of Intake: 1/23/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Mama Bear is a roughly 5 year old large dog whom was found as a stray and kept in the same home for about one year. Unfortunately due to an eviction he could not be kept.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers she is described as outgoing, shy for a few minutes and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around children?: She has been socialized with children of ages 5, 7 and 10 and is described as as relaxed, respectful and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around other dogs?: She has been socialized with other dogs at a dog park and is described as respectful and plays exuberantly.
How is this dog around cats?: She has not been socialized with cats so this behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Mama Bear is described to have resource guarding issues when attempting to touch her food and treats. She will bark, growl and occasionally snap.
Bite history:: Mama Bear has no known bite histories.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high energy level
Other Notes:: Mama Bear is described as anxious when she is left alone, barks a lot and isn’t bothered with loud storms or fireworks. She likes to chew on sneakers, enjoys being brushed, isn’t bothered with being given a bath, being held or restrained or being pushed off of furniture. She will bark and growl when unfamiliar people approach her home or owner and will growl and snap when attempting to touch her food or treats.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Mama Bear has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Mama Bear is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, pushy, confident, excitable and anxious. She enjoys plays wrestling and tug with ropes. She enjoys sleeping in her own bed, ate Alpo wet and dry food 2-3 times a day, is well behaved when she is left alone and has never been crate trained. She knows the commands sit, down, come and at ease which means stay. She was walked 2-3 times a day, pulls very hard on leash and off leash wanders but comes when she is called however will occasionally be hard to catch.
Date of intake:: 1/23/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 1 year)
Previously lived with:: An adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy at first the outgoing and exuberant
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, respectful, and exuberantly playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Respectful and exuberantly playful
Resource guarding:: Yes, she will bark, growl, and snap if her food or treats are touched.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Mama Bear is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, pushy, confident, excitable, and anxious with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/25/2018
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:: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.
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:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Mama Bear approached the assessor in the assessment room a bit cautiously. She was tense throughout the assessment and had a tucked tail but allowed all handling.
Summary:: The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Mama Bear and dogs who are playful and respectful. She has been observed to engage in running chase play with dogs in the care center, offering appropriate correction for mounting or mouthy play behavior. The previous owner of Mama Bear describes her behavior around other dogs as “exuberantly playful and respectful”.
Summary (1):: 1/24: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Mama Bear is initially fearful and avoids approach. When given time to acclimate, Mama bear re approaches and offers softer greeting and sniffs.
Summary (2):: 1/25: Mama Bear engages in running play with male and female dogs.
Summary (3):: 1/26: Mama Bear engages in running play with male and female dogs.
Date of intake:: 1/23/2018
Summary:: Mama Bear was receptive to handling.
Date of initial:: 1/23/2018
Summary:: Mama Bear was tense.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Mama Bear’s previous owner described her as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Mama Bear has been timid in the shelter environment but will warm up and become social with handlers while engaging outside the kennel. She continues to be initially fearful of novice items and people, but will warm up quickly and engage after a brief introduction.
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 Mama Bear growls, barks, and snaps when her food or treats are touched touched, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who can be trusted to leave Mama Bear alone while eating or has a treat can be considered.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Mama Bear is reported to bark, growl, and snap if her food or treats are touched. We recommend that Mama Bear be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in her future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Mama Bear’s mouth, and any time something is removed she should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. She should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. Fearful: Mama Bear is fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Mama Bear the option to walk away from any social interaction. Mama Bear should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Mama Bear’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Mama Bear 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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