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MINNIE – 24620

Safe - 5-6-2018 Manhattan

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This dog is one of many animals in the NYC Animal Care Center and he/she became at risk the moment they entered the doors. Fosters/adopters save lives and this dog will soon be out of time! Do not wait for this animal to appear on the At Risk List! Start sharing and advocating now. If you are interested in fostering or adopting, message the Urgent help desk at [email protected] and they will help answer any questions you may have.

MINNIE – 24620

Intake Date : 4/7/18  Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Green  Age: 7 years  Sex: Spayed female

Weight: 45 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age:reportedly 7 years, age consistent with exam  Microchip noted on Intake? yes  Microchip Number (If Applicable):  History :owner surrender because owner is moving to a new apartment that does not allow pets  Subjective:BAR  Observed Behavior -friendly and docile; tenses a little when handled but overall good for exam  Evidence of Cruelty seen -no  Evidence of Trauma seen -no  Objective : BCS 5/9  EENT: Eyes clear, AU-mild erythema, no nasal or ocular discharge noted  Oral Exam:mm pk, moist; moderate tartar  PLN: No enlargements noted  H/L: eupnic, clear lung sounds, no murmurs/arrhythmias  ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated  U/G: female spayed; spay scar noted on abdomen  MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, slightly dull hair coat with dandruff over dorsum
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities  Rectal:grossly normal  Assessment : 1. Healthy  Prognosis:good  Plan:  -recommend medicated bathing and fatty acid supplementation for healthy coat  SURGERY:spayed

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: Minnie may be mini on the outside but her personality packs a hefty one-two punch of fun-loving tomboy charm and sweet-natured affection that’s impossible to resist. All dressed up in her favorite football sweater with flowers on top, she’s unbelievably cute and even demure at first but once we hit the yard I soon discover that hiding behind her shy exterior is a zoomie Queen just waiting to bounce free! Minnie chases a tennis ball, eagerly joins in a game of tug and is thrilled to simply run around after me, play-bowing, body-checking (knee-checking really, she’s so tiny) and breaking into a joyful sunshiny smile that I’m not quite fast enough to capture on camera. Her previous family described her as friendly, affectionate, pushy, mellow and excitable (she’s got it all!) and we’re told she played happily with her little human sibling too. Minnie’s used to enjoying 3 walks a day and definitely has energy to spare but she’s well behaved when using a harness leash, takes care of all her business promptly and thanks to her small size, is easy to handle even when passing other dogs. That’s good news because Minnie’s made it very clear both in her former home and at the Care Center that she does not like or want any canine company and we’re told she’s no fan of cats either. Being your one and only four-legged baby is definitely something she insists upon but with this much character in such an adorable package, who could ask for anything more? Minnie’s aced her behavior assessment (perfect scores all round) and is already spayed and ready to hop, skip and jump out the door as soon as you are. Great things come in small packages and there’s a lifetime of fun just waiting to be unwrapped at our Manhattan Care Center. Ask to meet Minnie today!

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Basic Information: Minnie is a roughly 7 year old spayed dog whom was gotten as a giveaway and was kept in the same home for 4 years. Unfortunately due to moving to a no pets allowed apartment she was unable to be kept.
Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child
How is this dog around strangers? Around strangers she is described as outgoing and plays gentle and exuberantly.
How is this dog around children? Around a child of age 6 she is described as playful and plays somewhat rough
How is this dog around other dogs? She is described as dog reactive and will bark, growl and lunge at other dogs.
How is this dog around cats? She is described as reactive towards cats and will chase and bark at them.
Resource guarding: Minnie has no known resource guarding issues
Bite history: Minnie has no previous bite histories.
House trained: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: medium energy level
Other Notes: She is a dog who will give warning barks and will always chew on shoes. She becomes nervous with loud noises, enjoys when people approach her home or owner and isn’t bothered with having her food or toys touched, being bathed, being held, being brushed or being disturbed while asleep
Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No
For a New Family to Know: She is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, pushy, mellow and excitable. She will follow you around, likes playing fetch or tug with squeak toys and was being fed Iams dry and wet food mixed 3-4 times a day. She is considered very house trained, destroys household items in the home, was being walked 3 times a day and pulls hard on leash.
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner Surrender (In home for 4 years)
Previously lived with: Adults and a child (age 6)
Behavior toward strangers: Outgoing and plays exuberantly
Behavior toward children: Playful, somewhat rough at play
Behavior toward dogs: Reactive, barks, growls, and lunges at them
Behavior toward cats: Chases and barks at them.
Resource guarding: None reported
Bite history: None reported
House trained: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Minnie is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, pushy, mellow, and excitable with a medium level of activity.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 8-Apr-2018
Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
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. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:
Minnie approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and placed her head in the assessor’s lap. She was calm and social during the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Dog to dog:
The previous owner of Minnie reports that she would growl, bark and lunge toward other dogs. Minnie displays a tense body and hard stare when greeting the male helper dog. She is muzzled as a precaution before resuming with off leash introduction. While muzzled, Minnie growls and chases after the helper dog while attempting to bite. A handler is able to pick up Minnie’s leash and she is removed from the interaction.
The behavior department recommends a single dog household for Minnie. Handlers should exercise caution when walk walking through areas of high dog traffic.
ENERGY LEVEL: Minnie’s previous owner described her as having a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Recommendations:
No cats
Single-pet home/recommend no dog parks
Due to the observed concerning behavior around other dogs both in shelter and noted by the previous owner, Minnie may succeed best as the only resident dog.
Potential challenges: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Minnie is reported to lunge, bark, and growl at other dogs. She may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

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