MOLLY – 9079
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10-21-2017 Manhattan
Rescue: Rescue Dogs Rock NYC
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SAFE 10/21/17
Molly
Hello, my name is Molly. My animal id is #9079. I am a female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 06-Oct-2017.
Molly 9079 is at risk for behavior challenges (New Hope Only determination), including a bite history. She has been fearful with her human caretakers, but warms up with a slow, gentle approach. She came into the care center as a stray so we have no information on her behavior in her previous home. She was released for rescue placement only after her bite quarantine. We recommend placement into an adult-only home through a New Hope partner. There is no noted medical condition for Molly at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 14.3125 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025110312 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: timid but warms slowly Sex: intact female Estimated Age: 3y Subjective: good body condition and haircoat Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL Mentation: WNL Preliminary Assessment: healthy dog, rabies quarantine for biting Plan: DVM Exam, withhold rabies vaccine
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4yrs Microchip noted on Intake? N History : DOH bite hold Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – timid, head shy, allowed full exam but tense Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar (1/4) and mild gingivitis present PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Suspected intact female- prominent vulva and nipples, no visible spay scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: DOH bite hold SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Basic Information:: Molly was a little nervous when she came into shelter. But she allowed all handling during intake and LVT Exam. She allowed lite petting on top of head and back.
Date of intake:: 10/6/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Bite history:: Yes, a man was running past Molly’s home and Molly ran outside and bit him resulting in broken skin.
Date of assessment:: 10/16/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog 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 low and a bit fearful.
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. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Molly approached the assessor cautiously after a few minutes in the assessment room. She warmed up slowly but became social, pawing at the assessor for attention. She allowed all handling during her assessment but appeared a bit fearful at times.
Date of intake:: 10/9/2017
Summary:: Molly was tense but allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 10/9/2017
Summary:: Molly was timid but slowly warmed up and allowed handling.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Molly’s bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Molly’s bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Molly to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Molly to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Molly presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Molly bit a man running by her previous home and is slow to warm up to new people. It is important to always go slow and give Molly the option to walk away from any social interaction. Molly should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Molly’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Molly would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly advised to assess this behavior and modify/manage as needed.
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