MERRY – 16302
Gone - 12-21-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 12/21/17
Merry
Hello, my name is Merry . My animal id is #16302. I am a female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 17-Dec-2017.
Merry is at risk for behavioral reasons. She is very nervous in the shelter, making her difficult to handle. Due to Merry’s discomfort with touch and novel stimuli, we suggest an adult-only home. Medically, we have no concerns for Merry, who presents as a healthy dog.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 46.6 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: bar Observed Behavior – scared – used rope muzzle, could not get around head Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: could not do PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, thin U/G: prominant vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, few superficial abrasions forelimbs CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NA Assessment: few superficial abrasions forelimgs Prognosis: excellent Plan: ovh, microchip, hwt and behavioral assessment SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Dog is energetic and excitable. Will jump up on you, wants to play.
Date of Intake: 12/17/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Date of intake:: 12/17/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/19/2017
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:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Merry did not approach the assessor in the assessment room and took a few minutes to allow the assessor to approach her. During the assessment, she was tense and had a tucked tail. At times, she moved away from the assessor and avoided handling, but eventually allowed it.
Summary:: Merry has had limited interaction with dogs in the care center. S he has displayed brief playful behavior, though may offer correction to dogs when uncomfortable. Slow introductions are recommended between Merry and respectful dogs. History around dogs is unknown.
Summary (1):: 12/19: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Merry is initially fearful, though quickly opens up and offers a soft wag. When solicited with play, she begins to bounce around. She offers strong, prolonged correction when no longer comfortable with play.
Summary (2):: 12/20: Merry engages very briefly in play with male and female dogs. She soon becomes overwhelmed and seeks to exit the yard.
Date of intake:: 12/17/2017
Summary:: Merry was active and playful.
Date of initial:: 12/17/2017
Summary:: Merry was very scared,
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Merry so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the car center, she displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Although Merry is fearful with both familiar and novice handlers, she does warm up after slow approach. She will solicit attention and petting from handlers and take treats in a gentle manner. When exploring the yard she will return and check in with handlers, sitting close by and leaning in with soft body and soft eyes. Despite efforts to improve her in shelter behavior, Merry has only shown improvements outside of the shelter environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Merryis currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Merry gives clear warnings when she is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Merry, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Merry to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention.
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