SPARKLE – A1066684

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SPARKLE – A1066684

***SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME***

FEMALE, BROWN, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 8 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 03/04/2016, From NY 11207, DueOut Date03/07/2016

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary scan neg ~8yo, female barh. allowed all handling. bcs 5/9 moderate denal tartar/gingivitis, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl normal thoracic auscultation; normal abodminal palpation; slightly enlarged mammary glands, lactating integ wnl; ambulatory x 4 a: gingivitis, ending lactation p: rec dental cleaning with placement. continue to monitor while at bacc. good prognosis
Weight 16.6

RE-EXAM :

3/7/16 : BAR-H. MM pk. Eyes – mild lenticular changes, no discharge. NND. Ears clr. Marked tartar and gingivitis. MSI; BCS= 5/9, amb x 4. CV: HR=120, nsa, nm. L: cl and eup. Abd: SNP. UG: distended hanging mammary tissue caudally but no masses. No discharge noted.

1. A) Female but age is 8+ (marked dental dz, white muzzle, lenticular changes of cornea)
2. P) Changed age from 6 to 8. Reject from Glendale, possible in house spay.

Behavior:

Sparkle came into our center on 3/4/2016 after being left tied to a pole. She was friendly and allowed all handling during her initial medical exam. Sparkle walked nicely on leash for her relief walk, no pulling. She allowed her head to be cupped in assessor’s hands during Look item, mouth closed. Sparkle turned her head towards assessor’s hand to investigate during Sensitivity item, mouth closed, ears back. She was distracted and focused on the exit during Tag game. Sparkle licked her lips at positioning of Squeeze item, she did not pull her paw back on first attempt, gently pulled back with body a bit tense on second Squeeze attempt. She showed minimal interest in Toy. Sparkle approached the helper dog at an appropriate pace, ears and tail neutral. The Behavior Team feels Sparkle would do well with an Experienced adopter. She may benefit initially from a calm, quiet, structured environment so she can adjust to her new home.

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, mouth closed. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, mouth closed, ears back

Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, focused on exit.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not pull back paw, lip lick.  Her eyes are averted and her ears are back.

Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently pulls back, body a bit tense.

Toy 1. No interest.

Group Behavior:

When off leash with other dogs, Sparkle greets the other dogs with a slow, soft approach. She exchanges sniffs and then mostly explores her surroundings.

3/9 update: Sparkle solicits play with two other dogs and is tolerant of a pushy male’s attempts to mount but does not correct him.

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://information.urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues/

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email helpdogs@urgentpodr.org

Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

*We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please read here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions/

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see:http://information.urgentpodr.org/frequently-asked-questions/

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email helpdogs@urgentpodr.org. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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