SHADOW – A1117677

Brooklyn Center

My name is SHADOW. My Animal ID # is A1117677.
I am a spayed female black and tan rottweiler mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/06/2017 from NY 11209, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

07/18/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Shadow A1117677 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/20/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 53.4 LBS.

re wt- 53.4lbs Canine DAPP booster Product Name:Nobivac 1-DAPPv Serial Number: 02121715C Location of Vaccination: RFL pyrantel po

07/06/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/06/17 14:58 Shadow was described at being approachable by strangers. She wagged her tail when he approached her and has not been growling at others. She got along with another dog in the house during her time there and was seen trying to engage playfully with the other dog. She was playing with the other dogs toys and carried around a ball in her mouth for most of the time. She has good bathroom habbits with no indoor accidents. She does not display guarding behavior with her food or toys. She eats both wet and dry food. She is described as having medium energy level, playful but not hyper, does not jump around. Shadow appeared slightly nervous in the admissions office, she was crying and barking to get out of the room. She allowed for counselors to put a collar on her but did not let her remove her harness.

07/18/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: When I recently went to take Shadow for a walk and ended up in front of a seemingly empty cage, I was sure that someone realized what a sweet, mild-mannered, intelligent lady she is and scooped her up! That is, until I noticed a little bit of movement and a nose peeking out from behind the edge of the blanket! Shadow has been shy and seems out of her element at the shelter, but has come up with THE most endearing coping mechanism…hiding completely under her bed! She is happy to go out and about, but isn’t ready to be cuddly yet (we’re getting there!) and her amazing feats don’t stop at magically fitting into small spaces: she walks beautifully on leash, seems housebroken, and already knows “sit”, “paw” and “down.” She has brief bouts of being waggy, playful (she loves fetch!), and even affection-seeking, but for a sensitive gal in a bustling place like this, it’s easy for nerves to get in the way. She’s hoping to upgrade to a fort with higher ceilings and one that comes with a resident human to love…come see her at Brooklyn ACC and see if that might be you!

07/08/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited 7/6/17 Unaltered female, stray Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Energy level/descriptors: Playful with a medium activity level. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/8/17 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is down with tense body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body tense, wary. Flank squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away. Flank squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog smells, then turns away. Summary: Shadow was difficult to position for up-close tactile handling, attempted to increase distance between dog and assessor she avoided eye contact, but tolerated handling once positioned. Shadow was tense and uneasy throughout the handling assessment. PLAYGROUP: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Shadow displays neutral body language when greeting novel male and female dogs and chooses to keep to herself. According to Shadow’s finder, Shadow got along with another dog in the house during her time there and was seen trying to engage playfully with the other dog. The Behavior Department recommends that Shadow be placed with dogs that match her calm sociability. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 7/6/17 Shadow would not allow for the counselor to remove her harness. She was barking and pacing around. She would turn her head when counselor reached down for the buckle. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/6/17 Shadow was tense during her initial medical examination ENERGY LEVEL: Finder reports a high activity level, which does not match what we have seen in the care center. Shadow displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment. Shadow will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.

RECOMMENDATIONS: (Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the (behaviors outlined below). _X_No children (under 13): Shadow 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: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity: Shadow has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over her. It is important to always go slow and give Shadow the option to walk away from any social interaction. Shadow should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Shadow’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Shadow may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. _X_Fearful: Though observed to be human-social, Shadow 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 Shadow to interact at her own pace, force-free, rewarding based training is advised when introducing her to new/unfamiliar situations.

07/07/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Shadow displays neutral body language when greeting novel male and female dogs and chooses to keep to herself. According to Shadow’s finder, Shadow got along with another dog in the house during her time there and was seen trying to engage playfully with the other dog. The Behavior Department recommends that Shadow be placed with dogs that match her calm sociability. 7/7: Shadow displays slightly stiff body language when greeting a novel male dog. She is social, checking in on the male dog as she explores the pen. Her body posturing becomes softer as the session continues. 7/8- 7/11: Shadow displays neutral body language when greeting a novel female dog. She mostly keeps to herself as she explores the pen. 7/12: Shadow displays bouncy body language when solicited to play.

07/06/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2y Microchip noted on Intake- none History : Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – Nervous Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective TPR not done BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: nsf PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no obvious spay scar MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not done Assessment: Overtly healthy Plan: Open enrollment Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

07/17/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
Cage Exam 7/17/17 S: Quiet in cage, would not take treats, when called came to front – sneezed green discharge O: EENT: No ocular disharge, Green nasal discharge, sneezing H/L: No coughing A: CIRDC P: Doxycyline 100 mg- 2.5 tablets PO SID x 14 days Prognosis: Excellent with treatment

 

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