MARGERY – A1118439

Manhattan Center

My name is MARGERY. My Animal ID # is A1118439.
I am a female brown and white pointer mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/14/2017 from NY 10453, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

07/19/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Margery A1118439 was placed At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/19/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.8 LBS.

Reported to be coughing and had one episode of vomit in cage S/O QAR, appears slightly lethargic huffing, expiratory cough serous nasal discharge mm appear pk eupnic mammary glands appear soft and mild-moderately erythematous; did not palpate A CIRDC P move to iso doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days 300 ml SQF SID x 2 days cerenia 2 ml SQ SID x 2 days

07/14/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
Dog was very timid and nervous.

07/18/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Margery is a survivor. She came to us underweight and actively lactating but without her puppies. I met her yesterday, a few days down the line and although, so rightly, she is still a very hungry caterpillar, she acts like one blessed doggy to find herself in our company. She is like a little girl, a teacher’s pet. Her eyes are big, happy; her smile large. She is in heaven on earth, squeezing herself tight against her favorite staff member, but also welcoming others. She is so needy of affection and comfort. Margery is a good walker and does her business on the way. She does not mind nearing other dogs in the street but seems a bit out of place in playgroups with her peers. She is a very pretty gal who, well fed, cared for, and most importantly loved, will look absolutely beautiful. Margery got a glimpse at a few good things humans can do here at the care center. Come and meet her in person. Offer her the life she dreams of…a steady safe home and the love of a human. She will be thankful forever.

07/16/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 7/14/17 Unaltered Female, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/16/17 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game with coaxing. She is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Margery appeared anxious during her assessment, whining and focusing on the door. She was social with the assessor at times, jumping up and nudging the assessor’s hand for attention, and she allowed all handling. PLAYGROUP: Margery has displayed anxious behavior during interaction with dogs in the care center, and has displayed minimal interest in socializing. The behavior department recommends allowing Margery a period of decompression outside the shelter environment before immediate introductions to unfamiliar dogs. Future introductions should be conducted at a slow pace, to respectful dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Margery was tense. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/14/17 During her initial medical exam, Margery was tense but allowed handling. When startled she snapped at the air. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Margery so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to the level of anxiety Margery displays at the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Margery has been a bit fearful in the care center and snapped during her medical exam. It is important to always go slow and give Margery the option to walk away from any social interaction. Margery should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Margery’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Margery would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. _X_Anxiety: Margery has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking) continually through the SAFER and through play sessions outside. This behavior was not reported at intake, and we have no known history on Margery, so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment. Adopters should be prepared to give Margery things to do, such as Kongs and puzzle toys, in the evenrt that she is anxious in the home. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used.

07/14/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Margery has displayed anxious behavior during interaction with dogs in the care center, and has displayed minimal interest in socializing. The behavior department recommends allowing Margery a period of decompression outside the shelter environment before immediate introductions to unfamiliar dogs. Future introductions should be conducted at a slow pace, to respectful dogs. 7/14: When introduced to a female greeter dog off leash, Margery displays highly anxious behavior, seeking exit and barking. 7/16: Margery ignores the helper dog, anxious, seeks exits only.

07/15/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
S/O: BARH, firendly EENM: MM PINK, G 1 ddz CV: NO MURMURS OR ARRHYTHMIAS LUNGS: wnl ABD: soft nonpainful MS/INTEG: AMB X 4, BCS 3/9 Alopecic scar on L hip, very underweight, lordotic TL spine, Edema and contusions on L medial stifle (no cranial drawer or MPL), L mammary chain, severely distending mammary glands with normal milk, soft to touch NS: APPROPRIATE PLN: NSF GU: F A: lactating, underweight, contusions r/o trauma P: Recc CBC, monitor contusions/MGs, Rimadyl PO SID, set up vet check in 2D to check for signs of mastitis, sx waiver due to underweight

07/19/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
Reported to be coughing and had one episode of vomit in cage S/O QAR, appears slightly lethargic huffing, expiratory cough serous nasal discharge mm appear pk eupnic mammary glands appear soft and mild-moderately erythematous; did not palpate A CIRDC P move to iso doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days 300 ml SQF SID x 2 days cerenia 2 ml SQ SID x 2 days

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