REMY – 18835
Gone - 1-25-2018 Manhattan
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GONE 01/25/18
Remy
Hello, my name is Remy. My animal id is #18835. I am a desexed female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 20-Jan-2018.
Remy is at risk for behavior reasons. Remy has a low threshold for arousal, and because of this coupled with known bite history, we are seeking placement for Remy only with one of our New Hope partners. Medically, Remy does have some focal areas of alopecia, and also Hematuria, but we believe her prognosis to be good with appropriate treatment.
A Little Bit About Me…
A volunteer writes:
My medical notes are…
Weight: 48.25 lbs
21/01/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: positive 981020019294876 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, calm and sweet Sex: spayed female Estimated Age: reported 6y Subjective: developed mammaries but spayed, small scars on back, hematuria and concentrated urine noted during exam and tense abdomen (UTI?) Eyes: tear staining but clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild to moderate staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: tense Musculoskeletal: slightly overweight 5.5/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: possible UTI or other bladder issue Plan: DVM intake
21/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 6 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Positive scan on intake Microchip Number (If Applicable): 981020019294876 History : Stray, reported hematuria at intake. Owner contacted and plans to pick up today. Subjective: Alert Observed Behavior – Allows handling, enjoys petting, but is face shy Objective BAR, mm pink, BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild serous nasal and ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate tartar on max canines, caudal teeth not visualized PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, but two focal areas of alopecia with possible scar at dorsum (one between shoulder blades, another more caudal) CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: 1. Hematuria – ro UTI vs crystalluria vs urolith 2. 2 Focal areas of alopecia – ro previous trauma/scar vs other Prognosis: Good with treatment/diagnostics Plan: 1. Clavamox BID x 14 days 2. Rimadyl BID x 5 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
dog was friendly and curious upon intake, was nervous of being leashed, but allowed petting and handling
Date of intake:: 1/20/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Bite history:: Yes, last year Remy bit a police officer who was arresting her owner. The bite broke skin and left multiple scrapes on the officer’s leg.
Date of assessment:: 1/23/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Toy:: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.
Summary:: Remy approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. During tag, she began to jump up and grab the leash, jumping high and snapping towards the leash. She would not relinquish the leash and continued to bite it the rest of the time in the room so the assessment could not completed.
Summary (1):: 1/21: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Remy is polite when greeting.
Date of intake:: 1/20/2018
Summary:: Remy was social but nervous when leashed.
Date of initial:: 1/21/2018
Summary:: Remy was calm and allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Remy so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a medium level of activity.
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 Remy’s bite history and her low threshold for arousal, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Remy’s bite history combined with her low threshold for arousal, 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,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Remy has been social with handlers at the care center, but did bite a police officer and break skin when the officer was arresting her owner. In highly charged environments, this behavior may resurface. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment if it does surface. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Remy to new and unfamiliar situations. Leash-biting: Remy is quick to grab the leash in his mouth. We recommend walking her with a toy to dissuade her from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach her to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Low threshold for arousal: Remy displayed a low threshold for arousal on her assessment, jumping up and grabbing the leash during tag and not relinquishing. She continued to snap at and grab the leash until it was removed from her. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Remy to remain calm in the presence of exciting things. Se should be rewarded with treats when calm. If she escalates to leash biting, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Remy.
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