MIA – 11323
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11-8-2017 Brooklyn
Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue
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SAFE 11/08/17
Mia
Hello, my name is Mia. My animal id is #11323. I am a desexed female tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 31-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Mia 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. Mia is suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 48.4 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1.5y reported Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -timid, rolls over. looks away, wags tail Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =100 R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no SS seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
pre op exam for GLENDALE BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate dental tartar, mm pink PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: soft U/G: FEMALE, rudimentary teats and vulva, ventral abdominal spay scar seen MSI: overweight, ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment HEALTHY, spayed Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: spayed already
Wheezing noted on rounds board Subjective: QAR. Serous nasal discharge and sneezing but no cvd. Objective EENT: serous nasal d/c bilaterally, no ocular d/c ou H/L: eupneic, sneezing ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated Assessment: CIRDC Plan: Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 11/21 Recheck at day 7, 10 Move to iso Prognosis: Good
A volunteer writes: Mamma MIA! What a sweet dog this is! I could write a novel of accolades for this little gal, but first I’ll give you the basics. She walks nicely on the leash, seems housetrained and knows how to sit and give paw. She’s food motivated too, so teaching her more won’t be hard. Her former owner reports that she’s friendly with children, dogs and has even lived with CATS and is relaxed and playful around them! Mia is a bit shy and can benefit from a little reassurance and likes to stay close. But a few treats and a scratch under her chin and her playful side begins to emerge. Mia will make you an excellent friend, but first, you have to come to the Brooklyn Care Center to meet her!
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Mia had a loose body and a wagging tail during intake. Mia allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression.
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Mia is a female dog who was surrendered due to her previous owner living where Mia was not allowed to stay.
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Mia is friendly and plays gently.
How is this dog around children?: Mia has been around children of all ages, around them she is relaxed and playful.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Mia has lived with dogs of various sizes around them she is relaxed and playful.
How is this dog around cats?: Mia has lived with cats and is relaxed and playful around them
Resource guarding:: Mia is friendly when someone touches her food/bowl while she is eating or takes a toy/object.
Bite history:: Mia has never bitten another person/animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Other Notes:: Mia is friendly when someone pushes/pulls her off of the furniture, holds/restrains her, disturbs her while she is resting/sleeping, and brushes her. Mia is fearful when being given a bath or having nails trimmed. Mia is friendly when an unfamiliar person approaches her family/home.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Mia is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and excitable. When at home Mia will follow around her owners and likes to play with squeaky toys. Mia has been kept indoors and was fed both wet and dry food mixed with gravy and milk. Mia is house trained and uses newspaper and goes outside on the grass. When left alone Mia is well behaved and has been crate trained. Mia knows the commands sit, down and give paw. Mia enjoys running for exercise. Mia will keep her distance when off leash and is difficult to catch.
Date of intake:: 10/31/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults, dogs and cats
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and gentle
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and playful
Behavior toward cats:: Relaxed and playful
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Mia is described as friendly, playful, confident and excitable in the household.
Date of assessment:: 11/2/2017
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:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
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:: Mia came into the room a bit timid but with a low tail wag, She is shy at first but becomes friendly and playful towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: According to Mia’s previous owner, Mia has lived with dogs of various sizes and she is relaxed and playful. 11/01: When off leash at the Care Center, Mia displays a soft but nervous posture. She greets the male greeter, before exploring her surroundings. She relaxes as the session continues and mostly seeks the handler’s attention. 11/02: Mia briefly interacted with another female dog today. She maintained a nervous posture– raised hackles, slightly stiff– but tolerated face to face greets and genital sniffs. 11:04- 11/05: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Mia is initially nervous and stays by the gate seeking an exit. As the session continues she becomes more social and is even a bit bouncy. When a more pushy female is added to the group she corrects her prolonged face to face greeting, but responds well to the handlers interruptions.
Date of intake:: 10/31/2017
Summary:: Loose and wiggly, allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/1/2017
Summary:: Timid, low tail wag and allows all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Mia displays a low to medium activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: The behavior department recommends allowing Mia to approach her potential new adopters at her own pace. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Mia to new and unfamiliar situations.
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