POLLYWAG – A1117118

Manhattan Center

My name is POLLYWAG. My Animal ID # is A1117118.
I am a female black and tan eng coonhound mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/01/2017 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

07/07/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Pollywag A1117118 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination. She has shown sensitivity to handling, at times escalating to warning behaviors (snapping) to express this discomfort.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/02/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? History : found tied to a fire hydrant Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – docile but will show teeth and try to bite; muzzled for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: OU-nuclear sclerosis +/- immature cataracts; pupils symmetric and responsive to light; visual no nasal discharge AU-mild pigmentation along inner pinna, mild waxy debris Oral Exam: limited exam; mm pk, moist PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: poss grade II/VI L murmur, difficult to auscultate as she does not like standing for even short periods of time ABD: tense due to behavior; difficult to palpate U/G: female; MGT-slightly smaller than a golfball MSI: small, alopecic cutaneous mass lateral to OS ambulatory tetraparesis, all limbs splay out underneath her dec hip extension bilat with mild discomfort mild dec carpal flexion with discomfort no obvious spinal palpation CNS: mentation appropriate; ambulatory tetraparesis, delayed CP on hindlimbs Rectal: not performed Assessment Mammary Gland Tumor Geriatric Arthritis Tetraparesis Plan Rec’d NH Placement with further geriatric work up and biopsy (incisional vs excisional) of MGT Prognosis: guarded to fair SURGERY: permanent waiver d/t age

07/01/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/01/17 12:05 Basic Infomation: Polly Wag is a black and tan dog with a white beard. She was found as a stray on 7/1/17. Her finder described her as sweet and mellow. But said she flinched when pet on her back. She seems to be blind but has no known injuries. Behavior During Intake: Polly Wag had a relaxed body and layed down as soon as she was able to. When coaxed to get up she remained laying down and wouldnt move. She allowed me to pet her, collar her and went into her kennel easily.

07/05/2017 WEB MEMO

07/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 7/1/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/3/17 Toy: 4. Dog bares teeth (not guarding, at hand). Summary: In the assessment room, a person reached towards Pollywag to pet her. Pollywag snapped at her hand, so the handling portion of the assessment was not conducted. During toy, she bared teeth when the assessment hand came near her. After the toy was removed, she again teeth at the assessment hand so this was not a guarding behavior. PLAYGROUP: Pollywag has not been completely comfortable interacting with dogs in the care center, and actively avoids approach. The behavior department recommends allowing Pollywag time to decompress outside the care center before introductions to unfamiliar dogs. Future follow up should be conducted while supervised, at a slow pace. INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Pollywag had a relaxed body and allowed handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: During her initial medical exam, Pollywag showed teeth and snapped. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Pollywag so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a low level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Pollywag is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Pollywag 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: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Pollywag has bared teeth and snapped when fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Pollywag the option to walk away from any social interaction. Pollywag should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Pollywag’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Pollywag would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.

07/03/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Pollywag has not been completely comfortable interacting with dogs in the care center, and actively avoids approach. The behavior department recommends allowing Pollywag time to decompress outside the care center before introductions to unfamiliar dogs. Future follow up should be conducted while supervised, at a slow pac 7/3: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Pollywag is nervous and avoidant of approach. 7/7: Pollywag continues to display nervous, avoidant behavior, and is not comfortable when approached.

07/02/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? History : found tied to a fire hydrant Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – docile but will show teeth and try to bite; muzzled for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: OU-nuclear sclerosis +/- immature cataracts; pupils symmetric and responsive to light; visual no nasal discharge AU-mild pigmentation along inner pinna, mild waxy debris Oral Exam: limited exam; mm pk, moist PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: poss grade II/VI L murmur, difficult to auscultate as she does not like standing for even short periods of time ABD: tense due to behavior; difficult to palpate U/G: female; MGT-slightly smaller than a golfball MSI: small, alopecic cutaneous mass lateral to OS ambulatory tetraparesis, all limbs splay out underneath her dec hip extension bilat with mild discomfort mild dec carpal flexion with discomfort no obvious spinal palpation CNS: mentation appropriate; ambulatory tetraparesis, delayed CP on hindlimbs Rectal: not performed Assessment Mammary Gland Tumor Geriatric Arthritis Tetraparesis Plan Rec’d NH Placement with further geriatric work up and biopsy (incisional vs excisional) of MGT Prognosis: guarded to fair SURGERY: permanent waiver d/t age

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

Generated on Jul 7 2017 6:01PM

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