NATASHA – 15065
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SAFE 12/09/17
Hello, my name is Natasha. My animal id is #15065. I am a desexed female tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 30-Nov-2017.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Natasha has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. Natasha is difficult to remove from the kennel, lunging and snapping at the leash. She appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of the slip lead. She has also allowed minimal handling from her caretakers (Growling, baring teeth and lunging)We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 48.4 lbs
PE:Wnl Exam & surgery performed by Dr#1204 PRE SURGICAL EXAM NOTES: HYPERPLASTIC TEATS, VULVA. ABDOMINAL SCAR SEEN. SURGICAL EXPLORE Anesthesia – 0.5mL Telazol induction. Intubated. Isoflurane/O2 maint. Sx. – VENTRAL MIDLINE INCISION MADE NO OVARIAN OR UTERINE TISSUE SEEN- SPAYED PREVIOUSLY. BODY WALL CLSOED WITH 0 PDS Subcuticular closure with absorbable 2-0 PDS suture. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. 1.76mL metacam injectable and 1mL Hydromorphone for pain management. 0.2cc Butorphanol given
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 yo (changed from 2 yo) Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : Brought in by police – stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Needed restraint and muzzle for exam, resisting interaction Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =120 R = eup BCS= 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Only able to see front teeth – mod tartar and gingivitis, mod tooth wear. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no spay scar seen, distended pendulous nipples, no vulvar d/c. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Skin tags LRL – 1 cm pendulous black – one on lateral hip, other on lateral hock. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not done Assessment: 6 yo intact female Pitt x Skin tags. Ddz Prognosis: Good Plan: Routine intake SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
When Natasha was being taken out of the police care she had her tail between her legs and she was biting the rope. The counselor was not able to collar scan or take her picture.
Basic Information:: Natasha looks to be a 2 year old dog that was found loose on the stray and brought to the ACC by the police.
Previously lived with:: Unknown information
How is this dog around strangers?: Unknown information
How is this dog around children?: Unknown information
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown information
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown information
Resource guarding:: Unknown information
Bite history:: Unknown information
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown information
Other Notes:: Unknown information
Medical Notes: Unknown information
For a New Family to Know: Unknown information
Date of intake:: 11/30/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/2/2017
Summary:: Natasha is difficult to remove from the kennel, lunging and snapping at the leash. She appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of the slip lead. She has also allowed minimal handling from her caretakers (Growling, baring teeth and lunging). Out of concern for her stress levels and her response to restraint, we feel Natasha is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see her owner surrender profile for a full summary of her behavior in her previous home.
Summary (1):: Natasha was brought in as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 12/1: When off leash at the Care Center, Natasha briefly greets the male helper dog with a nervous posture. She moves away, and explores the pens. 12/2: Natasha continues to keep to herself and investigate the pens when introduced to a calm female dog. She is tolerant of the other dog’s prolong genital sniffs.
Date of intake:: 11/30/2017
Summary:: Fearful, tail tucked and started to bite the rope. No handling was conducted.
Date of initial:: 12/1/2017
Summary:: Needed muzzle, resisted interaction
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: New Hope Partner: Natasha has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Natasha has attempted to bite during her stay in our care centers when uncomfortable; guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Natasha to new and unfamiliar situations.
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