SARA – 9623
Safe - 10-22-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 10/22/17
Hello, my name is Sara. My animal id is #9623. I am a female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 11 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 13-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – medical.
Sara 9623 is at risk for her medical condition, including mature cataracts (blind), severe dental disease, and mammary tumors. Please see the veterinary notes for further details and clarification. Behaviorally, Sara is tolerant of touch and handling though she remains aloof and quiet. We recommend an adopter with an average amount of dog experience.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 18.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:11 reported Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: completely blind, no PLR no dazzle OU Observed Behavior -calm Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =80 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: mature cataracts OU, blind, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: severe ddz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no ss small MGT in cudal glnads MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: mature cataracts, blind, severe ddz, small MGT Prognosis:fair Plan:ideally optho consult to see if candidate for cataract surgery, dental, ohe, biopsy MGT. MGT may be benign drew blood to rule out diabetss SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
significant increase in LES: ALT 219 ALP 1819 GGt 18 glucose wnl, CBC wnl. recc abdominal ultrasound to evaluate liver and adrenal glands.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 10/13/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 11 years)
Previously lived with:: An adult and a child
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy
Behavior toward children:: Fearful
Behavior toward dogs:: Tolerant
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Sara is described as friendly, affectionate, shy, mellow and independent with a low level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 10/15/2017
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 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 stands with tail low and wagging, and comes toward the Assessor in a friendly manner when the Assessor ceases moving.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Sara did not approach the assessor in the assessment room but did allow the assessor to approach her. She stood still and allowed all handling but did not follow the assessor, likely due to being blind.
Summary (1):: 10/16: When introduced to dogs off leash, Sara greets when approached by a dog then wanders.
Summary (2):: 10/17: Sara keeps mostly to herself.
Summary (3):: 10/18-10/19: Sara continues to keep to herself.
Date of intake:: 10/13/2017
Summary:: Upon intake Sara allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 10/13/2017
Summary:: Sara was calm.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Sara’s previous owner described her as having a low level of activity which matches what we have seen at the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Sara allowed all handling, being collared and having her picture taken. She was receptive to head touches and allowed counselor to left her.
Date of Intake: 10/13/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Sara is a 11 year old small dog who was a gift from a friend and was kept in the same home for 11 years.Unfortunately due to the owner illness she could not be kept.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers she is described as shy for a few minutes and doesn’t play.
How is this dog around children?: Around children she is described as fearful and doesn’t play.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Around other dogs she is described as tolerant and doesn’t play.
How is this dog around cats?: She has never been socialized with cats so behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: Sara has no known issues with resource guarding.
Bite history:: Sara has no known bite histories.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: low energy level
Other Notes:: Sara will becomes nervous with loud storms or fireworks and is afraid of being given a bath. She isn’t bothered with having her food touched, being held, having her nails trimmed or when unfamiliar people approach her owner or home.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Sara has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Sara is described as friendly, affectionate, shy, mellow and independent. She has been kept indoors only, slept on a dog bed, ate Iams dry food once a day, is considered mostly house trained, doesn’t pull on leash and off leash will stay by your side.
Date of intake:: 10/13/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 11 years)
Previously lived with:: An adult and a child
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy
Behavior toward children:: Fearful
Behavior toward dogs:: Tolerant
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Sara is described as friendly, affectionate, shy, mellow and independent with a low level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 10/15/2017
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 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 stands with tail low and wagging, and comes toward the Assessor in a friendly manner when the Assessor ceases moving.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Sara did not approach the assessor in the assessment room but did allow the assessor to approach her. She stood still and allowed all handling but did not follow the assessor, likely due to being blind.
Summary (1):: 10/16: When introduced to dogs off leash, Sara greets when approached by a dog then wanders.
Summary (2):: 10/17: Sara keeps mostly to herself.
Summary (3):: 10/18-10/19: Sara continues to keep to herself.
Date of intake:: 10/13/2017
Summary:: Upon intake Sara allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 10/13/2017
Summary:: Sara was calm.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Sara’s previous owner described her as having a low level of activity which matches what we have seen at the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
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