SAINT – 9255
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10-21-2017 Brooklyn
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SAFE 10/21/17
Hello, my name is Saint. My animal id is #9255. I am a female tan dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 09-Oct-2017.
Saint 9255 is at risk for a respiratory illness (CIRDC). Behaviorally, Saint has been a bit nervous and startles easily, sometimes avoiding contact, but she has also been human-social and warms up with a slow, gentle approach. We recommend an experienced adopter prepared to work with these behaviors.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 53 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-3 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Nervous, tense, whale eyes. Very jumpy. Used rope muzzle for exam-tolerated handling with muzzle Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes are hyperemic with no d/c, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam due to muzzle 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 3 with RFL lameness, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: RFL lameness r/o sprain vs fracture Hyperemic sclera Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Hydromorphone 0.1mg/kg IM once Start rimadyl 4.4mg/kg PO SID x7d until 10/17 If still lame after rimadyl consider rads Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Recheck RFL lameness History: Intake 10/10-had RFL lameness and injected sclera. Gave hydromorphone once and rimadyl x7d. 10/17 (today) is last day of riamdyl S/O: BAR. No c/s/v/d. No signs CIRDC EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c. Eyes clear L: No c/d MS: Ambulatory x4, no lameness noted A: Hx RFL lameness-resolved Hx injected slcera-resolved P: CTM while at BACC Excellent prognosis
CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: QAR. Several piles of phlegm on floor of run, decreased appetite EENT: Eyes clear, serous nasal discharge HL: Coughing A: CIRDC P: Rec baytril 2.4ml IM q24 x 7 days. OK to switch to oral if appetite improves. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Saint would walk on a leash but was very caution. The counselor did not remove her harness or put a ID collar her during the intake due to her tense body and panting.
Basic Information:: Saint is an adult dog that was found as a stray. She appears to be in good health and has no visible injuries or illnesses.
Previously lived with:: unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: At the care center, she had a tense body with everyone that was around her. She walked cautiously and move her ears from back position to the front a few times throughout the admissions process.
How is this dog around children?: This is unknown at this time.
How is this dog around other dogs?: This is unknown at this time.
How is this dog around cats?: This is unknown at this time.
Resource guarding:: This is unknown at this time.
Bite history:: This is unknown at this time.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: This is unknown at this time.
Other Notes:: The officers that brought her in described her as “scared.” They also stated that she struggled when placed in the carrier.
Medical Notes: This is unknown at this time.
For a New Family to Know: This is unknown at this time.
Date of intake:: 10/9/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/12/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog 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 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 gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Saint was initially anxious(yawning, panting), and continues to explore the room.Though a bit distracted Saint did follow during tag with a soft body. After a few moments Saint would seek attention from the assessor. Jumping up, and licking the assessor on the face.
Summary (1):: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Saint is nervous- displaying a tuck tail. As she continues to participate in Playgroup, she becomes bouncy- and solicits play with paw slaps. Saint displays assertive behavior- tip toeing and mounting the other dogs. Saint was brought in as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Saint be placed in a home with resident dogs that are respectful and tolerant of her assertive behavior. 10/10: Saint displays soft but nervous posture when interacting with a novel male dog. Her tail is slightly tucked when she briefly greets him, before exploring the pens. 10/12: Saint mostly kept to herself throughout her session. When her session was about to end, she engaged in conflicting behavior- play bowing, while displaying a tense posture. She runs away when interrupted by handlers. 10/13-16: Saint attempts to engage in gentle play, soliciting with paw slaps and deep play bows. She is assertive and attempts to mount while whining. 10/17: Saint displayed a stiff body, raised hackles before muzzle punching the novel male dog. She is separated and the session is ended.
Date of intake:: 10/9/2017
Summary:: Tense, cautious, panting
Date of initial:: 10/10/2017
Summary:: Nervous, tense minimal restraint
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 children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Saint appears to easily startle and become uncomfortable with up close handling, for these reasons we advise against a home with children at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Though observed to be human-social, Saint may need time to warm up to the handler as she initially presents as a fearful dog, avoiding contact, shying away from direct touch. We recommend allowing Saint to interact at her own pace, force-free, rewarding based training is advised when introducing her to new/unfamiliar situations.
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