MECCA – 15594
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12-23-2017 Brooklyn
Rescue: Second Chance Rescue
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SAFE 12/23/17
Mecca
Hello, my name is Mecca. My animal id is #15594. I am a desexed female brown 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 returns on 19-Dec-2017.
Mecca 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. Mecca is suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 45.4 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History: Stray Subjective: Dog is BARH. Observed Behavior – Allows all handling. More interested in exploring environment than interacting with people. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = NA P = 100 R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Grade 1/4 dental dz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: wnl MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: Apparently Healthy Prognosis: Good-Excellent Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue pending behavior evaluation. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-op exam S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for surgery tomorrow
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:3 y Microchip noted on Intake? yes 981020025082869 History : acc return Subjective:coughing Observed Behavior -wags tail bar Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =cough BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, seromucoid nasal dc Oral Exam: mod staining PLN: smln enlarged H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: recent ohe MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment-cirdc Prognosis:good Plan:doxy 200mg sid x 14d
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Mecca was loose bodied during intake and came to counselor when spoken to. She was very curious about the people walking by and allowed all handling.
Date of Intake: 12/19/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Mecca is a 3 year old medium mixed breed. She is being returned to the center due to her owner having no time for her.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 teenager
How is this dog around strangers?: Mecca seems curious when stranger come in the home. She will approach and sniff them.
How is this dog around children?: Mecca lived a 13 year old and was respectful and loving towards him.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Mecca has had no interactions wih dogs so her behavior is unknown.
How is this dog around cats?: Mecca spent a few hours with a cat and did not mind the cat at all.
Resource guarding:: Mecca showed no signs of resource guarding.
Bite history:: Mecca did not bite a person or another animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Owner states that Mecca is very house trained and waits to be walked outside.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Owner stated that Mecca will wait by the door when he comes in to the apartment. She was fed Science Diet dry food. She is well behaved when left loose in the aprtment by herself. She enjoys brisk walks and running. She pulls very hard on leash.
Date of intake:: 12/19/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Spayed
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 teenager (age 13)
Behavior toward strangers:: Approaches to sniff
Behavior toward children:: Respectful, loving to resident child in home
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Spent time with a cat and was tolerant
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Mecca has a medium energy level in the care center.
Other Notes:: Previously here as a Stray with no known history on 12/7/2017
Date of assessment:: 12/9/2017
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, 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 soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Mecca came into the room loose and wiggly, she was friendly and attention seeking towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Mecca is calm around both male and female dogs and explores the pens, occasionally checking in with the other dogs. She will offer corrections to playful dogs, and keeps her distance. Mecca was brought in as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Mecca be placed in a home with resident dogs that are respectful and matches her calm demeanor. 12/8: When off leash at the Care Center, Mecca is nervous but greet the male greeter. She offers him soft muzzle punches and corrections when he attempts to solicit play. 12/9: Mecca calmly greets the female greeter with a soft posture. She explores the pens and occasionally checks in with the other dog.
Date of intake:: 12/7/2017
Date of initial:: 12/8/2017
Summary:: Calm and allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Mecca displays a medium to high activity level in the care center. Her previous owner reports a medium energy level in the home environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
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