PINEAPPLE – 21673

PINEAPPLE – 21673

Intake Date : 2/26/18  Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Green  Age: 6 years  Sex: Female

Weight: 53 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age: ~5-6 years  Microchip noted on Intake? negative  History : stray   Subjective: BARH  Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures  Evidence of Cruelty seen – no  Evidence of Trauma seen – no  Objective :  P = wnl   R = eupneic   BCS 6/9  EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted  Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease, no oral lesions noted  PLN: No enlargements noted  H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic  ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated  U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c  MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat  CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities  Assessment:  Dental disease  Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC  Rec dental in future  Prognosis: Excellent
SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery

A Little Bit About Me…

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Pineapple”? One of the best and most sweetest things on the planet….right? Me too! Well this is one Pineapple that totally lives up to the name. She is a 6 year old medium sized female that will make everyday feel like you are sitting in the Caribbean, sipping a nice Pina Colada. (They have pineapple in it…get it?) She is one extremely laid back girl, who is a total love bug. She will melt your heart, and make you forget all of your troubles. And if you find the right spot, she will melt in your hands in return. And even though her sandy coat resembles the color of a pineapple’s skin, it is definitly no where close in texture. She has one of the softest and silkiest coats I have ever felt. Which is the perfect compliment to her gentle dimeanor. So if you love pineapples as much as I do, come down to the Animal Care Centers of NYC’s Brooklyn location and meet this wonderful lady!

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

Basic Information: Pineapple “21673” is Medium Tan and white possible stray dog that was found in the clients backyard. The finder held onto Pineapple for about 4 hours while looking for a possible owner. The finder brought pineapple into the shelter because the owner was never found and she couldn’t keep the animal to herself due to landlord issues.

Previously lived with: found stray

How is this dog around strangers? Pineapple was relaxed and super affectionate with the finder. The finder stated that she would push on her hand to be rubbed and lay next to her while inside the car.

How is this dog around children? Pineapple interacted with her finders 2 year old daughter. With her she was docile and relaxed around her child. She would approach to stiff and then lay back down.

How is this dog around other dogs? Unknown

How is this dog around cats? Unknown

Resource guarding: Unknown

Bite history: Unknown

Housetrained: No

Energy level/descriptors: medium -low

Other Notes: The finder did feed Pineapple Dry dog food mix with white rice.

Medical Notes : Pineapple appears healthy. In good body condition.

Behavior Notes: Upon intake Pineapple wagged her tail low with a loose body. Pineapple would push her nose onto the hand of a staff member to be rubbed and hugged. She allowed to be photographed, collared and caged. Pineapple scanned negative for a microchip. While inside the cage Pineapple drank water and slept most of the day.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 28-Feb-2018

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.

Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Toy: 1. No interest.

Summary: Pineapple came into the assessment relaxed and quiet, she was very friendly and affectionate towards the handlers.

PLAY GROUP :

Pineapple is assertive but social with both male and female dogs. When introduced to sexually motivated males, Pineapple engages in play in an attempt to avoid their mounting behaviors. She tolerates a another female dogs presences- displaying raise hackles and a tall posture- but she does not solicits play. Pineapple was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Pineapple be placed in a home with resident dogs that are well socialized and matches her play style.

2/27: When off leash at the Care Centers, Pineapple enters the pens with a tall posture and heighten tail. She reciprocates play, but her play becomes assertive and she attempts to mount between bouts.

2/28: Pineapple enters the pens with a few bounces. After the initial greet, she explores the area, tolerating the other dogs muzzle punches.

3/01-2: Pineapple attempts to solicit play with a sexually motivated male and remains tolerant of his mounting behavior but eventually corrects him when he persist. She displayed extreme tolerance when paired with a hyper motivated puppy.

3/03-4:Pineapple is soft and social as she greets a playful male. She is tolerant of a prolonged face to face greet and his play soliciations. When introduced to a novel female dog, Pineapple displays a bit assertive posturing before softening up and exploring the pens.

Date of intake: 26-Feb-2018

Summary: Affectionate, loose and wiggly, allowed all handling.

Date of initial: 27-Feb-2018

Summary: Very sweet and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: Pineapple displays a medium activity level in the care center.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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