ONYX – 14475
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11-29-2017 Manhattan
Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue
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SAFE 11/29/17
Onyx
Hello, my name is Onyx. My animal id is #14475. I am a female black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 3 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 24-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Onyx is at risk for behavioral reasons. Onyx is nervous and reactive in the shelter and has been assesed as being suitable only for placement with a New Hope partner. Due to glaucoma, Onyx will be having one eye removed on Tuesday.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.125 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025093736 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: cage reactive but once out allows handling via towel, very friendly towards other dog Sex: intact female, in heat and actively spotting Estimated Age: reported 4y Subjective: growling and snapping on approach but calms on lead and allows handling via barrier Eyes: O/D bupthalmic and has opacity vs OS, appears to be glaucoma vs ulcer (no d/c plus swollen compared to opposing eye) Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5.5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: unknown eye issue Plan: DVM intake
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 yo Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Surrendered with other dogs Subjective: Observed Behavior -no Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective very tense, cage aggressive, but ok to handle once out of cage P =100 R = 20 BCS 5/9 EENT: OD episcleral injection, buphthalmos, with aphakic crescent, menace absent OD, does not retropulse normally Oral Exam: G 2/4 ddz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: enlarged vulva with reddish dc, enlarged nipples MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, R G 2/4 MPL CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment OD r/o glaucoma +- lens luxation Estrus R G 2/4 MPL Prognosis: good Plan: Recc OD enucleation SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake, Onyx would growl and show teeth if I approached her or tried to touch her. Owner had to collar her and leash her. When I tried to pick her up to place her in a kennel, Onyx would step back and try to avoid my touch and would growl and show teeth. Onyx had to have her face covered with a blanket in order to allow being picked up.
Date of Intake: 11/24/2017
Basic Information:: Onyx is a 4 year old female black small mixed breed dog. Onyx lived with previous owner for about 2 1/2 months and was surrendered because the landlord did not allow pets. Onyx has a bulging right eye and has not seen the vet recently.
Previously lived with:: Onyx previously lived with two adults.
How is this dog around strangers?: Onyx is fearful of strangers and will bark. Onyx will allow pets once she feels comfortable around the stranger.
How is this dog around children?: Onyx has previously interacted with children aged 5 and 6 years old. Onyx prefers to keep her distance and will not play with children or allow pets.q
How is this dog around other dogs?: Onyx previously lived with a 9 year old unaltered small mixed breed male dog named Lex. Onyx was playful with Lex and liked to be next to him. If someone were to touch Lex or try to pet him, Onyx would start to growl at the person.
How is this dog around cats?: Onyx has never interacted with cats.
Resource guarding:: Onyx is not bothered when her food bowl is touched or moved or when a bone or treat is taken away. Previously owner has never tried to take a toy away from Onyx.
Bite history:: Onyx has never bitten another animal or human.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Onyx has a high energy level.
Other Notes:: Onyx is not bothered when being bathed, when her paws are touched, or when an unfamiliar approaches her owner on the street. Onyx has never had her coat brushed or been disturbed as she sleeps so her behavior is unknown.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Onyx has a bulging right eye.
For a New Family to Know: Onyx is an affectionate and independent dog. When at home, Onyx likes to stay in a favorite spot, whether that is in her bed or on the floor. Onyx was feed dry food and cooked chicken once a day. Onyx is house-trained and preferred to go potty on the cement outside. Onyx was taken out for walks twice a day and she did not pull on the leash. Onyx was never walked off the leash. When left alone, Onyx will bark and whine but will eventually stop. Onyx is well-behaved when left alone at home.
Date of intake:: 11/24/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 2 months)
Previously lived with:: Adults and a dog
Behavior toward strangers:: Fearful, barks at them
Behavior toward children:: Stays away from them
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful with the dog she lived with
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Onyx is described as affectionate and independent with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 11/26/2017
Summary:: In the assessment room, Onyx did not approach the assessor. When the assessor approached her, she bared her teeth, so the handling assessment was not conducted.
Summary (1):: 11/25: When introduced off leash to other dogs, Onyx mostly keeps to herself.
Summary (2):: 11/26: Onyx corrects approach.
Date of intake:: 11/24/2017
Summary:: Onyx growled, showed teeth, and would not allow handling.
Date of initial:: 11/24/2017
Summary:: Onyx was tense and reactive while in the cage, but once out of the cage allowed handling;
ENERGY LEVEL:: Onyx’s previous owner described her as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
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 Onyx’s previous owner reporting that she avoids children, as well as how uncomfortable she is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the warning and distance-increasing behaviors shown in the care center, as well as Onyx’s history of being fearful with new people, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force free behavior modification.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression; Onyx’s previous owner reported that she is fearful of new people and barks at them. In the care center, she has been fearful, at times growling and snapping. It is important to always go slow and give Onyx the option to walk away from any social interaction. Onyx should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Onyx’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Mrs Pancake would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.
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