SIRI – 13078
Safe - 12-5-2017 Brooklyn
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SAFE 12/05/17
Siri
Hello, my name is Siri . My animal id is #13078. I am a female black dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 19-Nov-2017.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A staff member writes: Just like the Iphone, Siri knows everything. She knows when you want a kiss, or when you just want to relax. This girl was afraid when she first arrived, but slowly warmed up to our affections. She enjoys the company of both big and small dog. She needs a little encouragement, but she will eventually warm your heart. Come down to Brooklyn Care Center and meet your new family member.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 44.2 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : Found tied to a fence – brought in by police Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Wagging tail initially but very scared and anxious. No muzzle need for exam until we lifted her to check for spay scar. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 120 R = eup BCS= 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular 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: female – no spay scar seen, skin in spay area clr MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Healthy 2 yo intact fem Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Routine intake SURGERY: Okay for surgery
New CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: BAR. Coughing, sneezing, and vomiting phlegm. Serous nasal d/c. Objective EENT: serous nasal d/c bilaterally, no ocular d/c ou H/L: eupneic, coughing, sneezing Assessment: CIRDC Plan: Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 12/14 Recheck at day 7 Move to iso Prognosis: Good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Behavior during intake: Counselor was able to approach animal in the crate and remove the animal without any issues. Once out of the crate, animal began to wag her tail. Counselor was able to scan for a microchip, collar and take a picture without any issues.
Basic Information:: Finder noticed a stray dog tied up to a fence. Finder was able to approach animal and put animal into a crate without any issues.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Uknown
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
Date of intake:: 11/19/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history
Behavior toward strangers:: Allowed finder to approach, handle, and place Snoopy into a crate
Date of assessment:: 11/21/2017
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. 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:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Siri came into the room a bit timid, she was friendly towards the handlers with a slow approach.
Summary:: Tolerant: These dogs are typically non-reactive on leash and will be either friendly or indifferent off leash. They can typically tolerate some rude behavior from other dogs and can be described as having a long fuse. They show relaxed, appropriate, easy-going body language around others.
Summary (1):: Siri is extremely nervous around other dogs and avoids them most of hers session. Siri was brought in as a stray so her behavior around other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department believes that Siri would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home. Any resident dogs should be polite and respectful. All introductions should be conducted slowly and be under supervision. 11/20: When off leash at the Care Center, Siri displays nervous posturing, tucked tail, lowered head and mostly avoids any interaction with the male helper dog. 11/21-22: Siri was introduced to a female dog today and maintained her fearful posturing- tucked body and tail. She mostly kept to herself, avoiding the other dog. When the helper dog would walk by her, Snoopy would allow her to greet. 11/25- 11/26: Due to Siri’s fearfulness around larger dogs, we brought her out with a group of small male and female dogs. Siri was soft and social with a high tail as she explored the pens. She solicited play and was a bit bouncy. Siri seemed to become more comfortable as the session continued, so she was introduced to a calm male dog who she greeted with a soft body before she explored the pens. 11/27-29: In a group of large, calm female dogs, Siri interacted with more confidence today, checking in with them regularly throughout her session. Towards the then end of the session, Siri offered a few bounces before moving away.
Date of intake:: 11/19/2017
Summary:: Allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/20/2017
Summary:: Social but fearful and anxious during exam
ENERGY LEVEL:: Siri displays a medium energy level in the care center. We cannot be certain of her energy level in a future home environment though recommend daily mental and physical stimulation as an outlet to direct her energy.
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 the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Siri may be intimidated by young children. She needs a slow approach and time to warm up. She should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at her own pace.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: The behavior department recommends allowing Siri to approach her potential new adopters at her own pace. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Siri to new and unfamiliar situations.
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