ROXY – 12119
Safe - 11-28-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 11/28/17
Roxy
Hello, my name is Roxy. My animal id is #12119. I am a desexed female gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 08-Nov-2017.
Roxy is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease complex which is contagious to other dogs. Roxy will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. She should go to an experienced home with no young children that can manage her energy level and possible management with resource guarding.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Foxy Roxy! And is she ever! She sits on her bed, paws crossed in front of her, such a ladylike position. A quick woof when I approach, and when I open her door, her tail wags as she comes forward to be leashed. Foxy Roxy is stunning, her coat gleams, her weight is perfectly round for her size, her tail wags; she’s great in every way. Her leash manners could use a bit of improvement as she pulls, so a harness may help. She seems to be housetrained and loves chasing the birds en route. In the park, the wind is blowing leaves and debris all over, and Miss Roxy doesn’t miss a thing; she’s alert, interested and focused on every movement. It’s off leash in the yard where Roxy and I have the best time. She loves toys, and she loves tug, bringing the toy over to me to play. She actually touches my hand with it to encourage me to pick up my end. So cute! Also a master at amusing herself, Roxy runs around the pen twirling the toy in her mouth, stopping occasionally to see what I’m doing. I’m watching you, Roxy, and thinking that some person or family is going to be super lucky to adopt you. Roxy sits when asked, takes treats gently, and if I’m ignoring her and her toy, she puts it in my lap to entice me to play. Foxy Roxy loves to play with other dogs as much as she loves to play with humans, and romps in group with both males and females. Foxy Roxy is waiting to meet you, so come on over to meet our girl. We’ll send her home with a couple of tug toys to get you started, and she’ll show you how the game works. Foxy Lady, Foxy Roxy is waiting. Another volunteer writes: “She’s such a beauty”, exclaimed a passerby, and indeed she is. Her face is expressive and soft, her tail wags, her gorgeously soft brindle coat encases a voluptuous figure. Roxy loves being out for a walk, loves to play with toys and loves to cuddle, purring when you pet her. Her ears frame her face like a ‘fascinator’ (remember them?)…she’s just perfect! Roxy is great with other dogs, and if she’s not in her kennel she might be out back romping with other dogs. Looking for a fun, friendly and loving family, Roxy cordially invites you to stop by and meet her today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 58 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025133440 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allowed all handling, timid at first in new surroundings but warmed quickly Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 1-2y Subjective: no history, seemingly healthy female dog Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: minimal staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy dog Plan: DVM intake
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2yo Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : Stray Subjective: BARH, friendly, good for medical handling and PE. Reported to be possibly food aggressive. Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: neg oral PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment overconditioned otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: Excellent Plan: available for transfer/adoption
S/O -QAR, sweet girl, appears lethargic -mild cough -sneezing -appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days LRS 500 ml SQ today cerenia 2.6 ml SQ today, continue at 60 mg PO SID x 3 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Roxy was very loos bodied when she came in she came right up to me and started to sniff me. She was very loose bodied and let me put a leash on her. She ate from my hand and readily followed me on the leash and hoped into the kennel when i opened the door.
Date of Intake: 11/8/2017
Basic Information:: Roxy is a female gray and white large breed dog that is estimated to be 2 years old. She was brought to us as a stray when she was found wandering the street.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Roxy was loose bodied with her, finder she followed her in to a car with no leash or collar and approached me when she came in.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 11/8/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 11/9/2017
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 stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
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.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Roxy approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: Social: These dogs truly enjoy the company of other dogs. They generally get along with all other dogs and can tolerate even very rude or inappropriate behavior. **Roxy is a play group greeter dog**
Summary (1):: Roxy has appeared social and playful when engaged with dogs in the care center. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. Based on in care observations, the behavior department feels Roxy would be most compatible with other social, playful dogs. 11/9: When introduced off leash to dogs, Roxy is exuberantly playful and social when engaged with males and females.
Summary (2):: 11/10: Roxy engages in exuberant play with male and female dogs.
Summary (3):: 11/11-13: Roxy continues to play exuberantly with other dogs.
Summary (4):: 11/14-17: Roxy is polite when greeting, and engages in bouncy, sometimes exuberant play.
Date of intake:: 11/8/2017
Summary:: Roxy had a loose body and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/8/2017
Summary:: Roxy was timid at first but warmed up quickly and allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Roxy so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Roxy has displayed warning behaviors in her kennel towards novel people (barking, growling), but will soften when engaged with. Outside of her kennel, Roxy displays highly social behavior. She will solicit attention and petting from handlers and take treats in a gentle manner.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to a potential for resource guarding seen at the care center, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who can be trusted to leave Roxy alone while eating or in possession of a resource can be considered.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Roxy has been observed to growl at people approaching her at the care center when she is in possession of a treat. We recommend that Roxy be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Roxy’s mouth, and any time something is removed she should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. She should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games.
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