MERCURY – A1097361

Manhattan Center

My name is MERCURY. My Animal ID # is A1097361.
I am a female white and black rat terrier mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/19/2016 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/21/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 11.6 LBS.

11/21/16 18:39 s/o: tense but allows exam exceot abd plap BAR heart and lungs wnl clean teeth screams when abdomen touched a: healthy p: I strongly suspect yelping when abdomen is touched is behavioral, as it does no correspond to a strong squeeze or a particular area 11/19 Doesnt like to be touched on the ventral abdoman — yelps really loud — possibly uncomfortable or painful? visually appears to be fine but will place VC just in case Microchip: negative Sex: female Age 5Y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clear Nose: clear Teeth: moderate tartar If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: wnl Hair Coat: flea comb negative Declawed: no Any injuries: none Behavior: timid / when handling go slow — tenses up Medication: none NOSF

11/19/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/19/16 15:52 Finder brought Mercury ionto the shelter with her in his arms. He put her down and she followed him to the counter. Mercury had a soft body and kneels down submissively when councilor approaches. She allows petting and handling but yelps and snaps (warning nips) at councilor when hands are put on ventral side to lift or pick up. She still allows handling afterwards and is very sweet and allows petting and solicitw attention but does not like hands near her underside.

11/25/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Mercury is so dandy looking. He is a tricolor little wiry Terrier, so elegant, beautifully dressed and equipped with giant and soulful eyes . His umbrella ears dance with sounds as Mercury is always in alert. Mercury is welcoming in his kennel. His tail wags and he is at his door. He accepts easily the leash, walks well, although he is skittish, jumping with noises and sudden moves . He accepts caresses but is often distracted, wary of I do not know what….. He screams when I try to pick him up, so I decided to just try to comfort him by sitting next to him, talk to him and pet him…Poor little guy…A very sensitive soul…Handsome Mercury will need a savvy and gentle new human to help him overcome his fears that could also dissipate by just being in a home environment. Come to the Manhattan Care Center, visit Mercury and see if you can help this adorable munchkin…

11/21/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray Other notes: Upon intake yelped and snapped when counselor attempted to lift her. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/21/16 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is stiff and fearful; her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 5. Dog freezes, growls or tries to bite. Summary: Mercury appears to be uncomfortable when being touched in certain area; we cannot be certain if this is behavioral/medical. Mercury may benefit best from placement with a New Hope partner who can further assess this behavior in a home environment. PLAYGROUP: When off leash with other dogs Mercury briefly greets then explores the yard. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/20/16 During her initial medical exam Mercury yelped when her abdomen was touched, though tolerated most handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Mercury would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Mercury has been observed to snap when startled as well as snap upon certain handling. It is recommended that Mercury be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Mercury to new and unfamiliar situations.)

11/22/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
11/22: When off leash with other dogs Mercury briefly greets then explores the yard.

11/19/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Doesnt like to be touched on the ventral abdoman — yelps really loud — possibly uncomfortable or painful? visually appears to be fine but will place VC just in case Microchip: negative Sex: female Age 5Y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clear Nose: clear Teeth: moderate tartar If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: wnl Hair Coat: flea comb negative Declawed: no Any injuries: none Behavior: timid / when handling go slow — tenses up Medication: none NOSF

11/21/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
11/21/16 18:39 s/o: tense but allows exam exceot abd plap BAR heart and lungs wnl clean teeth screams when abdomen touched a: healthy p: I strongly suspect yelping when abdomen is touched is behavioral, as it does no correspond to a strong squeeze or a particular area 11/19 Doesnt like to be touched on the ventral abdoman — yelps really loud — possibly uncomfortable or painful? visually appears to be fine but will place VC just in case Microchip: negative Sex: female Age 5Y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clear Nose: clear Teeth: moderate tartar If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: wnl Hair Coat: flea comb negative Declawed: no Any injuries: none Behavior: timid / when handling go slow — tenses up Medication: none NOSF

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