SPOTS – 11608
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SAFE 11/14/17
Spots
Hello, my name is Spots. My animal id is #11608. I am a female white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 03-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- owner elderly.
Sports is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infection Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. Sports is suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Spots is a heartbreaker. Surrendered because her owner became to old to care for her, aside from some skin issues, she appears to be in a good health and was undoubtedly a beloved family member, even sleeping in her owner’s bed. So it’s no surprise that she seems a little lost and bewildered here at the care center. She’s incredibly sweet and quiet in her kennel. Her former owner says that she was unable to walk her, so she would do her business in the house; however, here at the center, she has managed to keep her kennel clean and do her business outside. She is good motivated, knows the sit command and seems to thrive with a little bit of attention. While Spots has never lived with another dog, she has been social around both male and female dogs in our playgroups (Spots may do best in a home without cats as she reportedly chases them outside). Spots may miss her former owner, but she is ready to open her heart to a new family. Could that be you? Ask to meet her today.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 60 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan:negative Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: relaxed, allowed handling Sex: female Estimated Age:3 years Subjective: describe how he animal is presenting and any known history Eyes: clean Ears: mild dirty/dry debris in left ear, right ear- clean Oral Exam: teeth- moderate staining and tartar, no ulcer lesion, no nasal d/c, nosf Heart: wnl Lungs: wnl Abdomen: no palpated mass noted, nosf Musculoskeletal: BCS- 5/9, no fleas seen, nosf Mentation: BARH, no abnormal neuro sign noted Preliminary Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: needs DVM exam
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~3yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : O/S due to elderly owner can no longer care for dog Subjective: Dog is BARH Observed Behavior – A little shy/timid, but warms up quickly. Little restraint required for exam, but startled by quick movements. Warnings are low level (flight rather than fight). Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = NA P = 80 R = wnl BCS 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears erythematous (AS<AD), no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Healthy adult dentition; minimal dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: hooded vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, generalized dermatitis (partial alopecia and erythema) CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: Otitis externa, AS; Dermatitis, generalized DDx: Demodicosis, FAD, Atopy, Food allergy, Open Prognosis: Good-Fair Long-Term Plan: LVT cleaned AU and applied Claro. Dermatitis not severe enough to warrant oral abx at this time. Recommend medicated baths. Recommend derm work-up on placement. SURGERY: Okay for surgery (dermatitis not currently affecting ventral abdomen)
Diarrhea reported on symptoms board S/O: Q/BAR (quieter than usual). Attention seeking. Clean run EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing A: Diarrhea reported, possible early signs of CIRDC P: Rec metronidazole 500mg PO q12 x 5 days. Recheck for signs of CIRDC tomorrow. Excellent prognosis
Monitor for CIRDC S/O: QAR. Attention seeking. Decreased appetite. Clean run EENT: Eyes clear, mild crusted mucoid nasal discharge HL: Mild sneeze, no coughing, normal RR/RE A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Spots was very friendly and affectionate. She allows to be collard, scanned and photographed.
Date of Intake: 11/3/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Spots is an unaltered female that is 3 years old. The owner received Spots from a family member. The owner is surrendering Spots due to her being a senior. It has become difficult to care for her.
Previously lived with:: 1adult
How is this dog around strangers?: When strangers come over spots is friendly. She jumps up and greet and licks then affectionately.
How is this dog around children?: She is relaxed and gentle around children of various ages. She wags her tail and follow excitable.
How is this dog around other dogs?: She has never lived with other dog. On walks she barks and pull on the leash at the sight of other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: She tries to chase the stray cats on walks. She has never lived with cats.
Resource guarding:: She allow the owner to touch her food bowl while eating, removing toys from her mouth, she loves bath and had never had her nails trimmed. When she is left alone she chew the sofa cushions and shoes.
Bite history:: Never had a bite history.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: high energy
Other Notes:: She is not house-trained. She deficated infront of the door. The owner is unable to walk her outside daily. So she lays out new paper on the floor so spots can use the bathroom . Spots does not like to use the wee pad (she chew them up).
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: She has some hair lost on her back & redness.
For a New Family to Know: Spots is described as friendly & affectionate. She loves to run and tug. she loves to meet new people. She does not know any commands. She likes dry dog food of any brand. She sleeps in the owner’s bed or the sofa.
Date of intake:: 11/3/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adult (1)
Behavior toward strangers:: Spot is friendly and affectionate.
Behavior toward children:: Spot is relaxed and gentle.
Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Spot will chase the cats.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Owner describes Spot as a friendly dog with a high energy.
Date of assessment:: 11/7/2017
Look:: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.
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 soft.
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:: During the assessment Spot was playful and alert. She jumps on assessor, and leans in for petting.
Summary (1):: Spots is social around both male and female dogs. She mostly explores her pens, occasionally checking in with the group. According to Spots’ previous owner, Spots has never lived with other dog and on walks she barks and pull on the leash at the sight of other dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Spots be placed in a home with resident dogs that are respectful and matches her calm sociability. 11/4: When off leash at the Care Center, Spots greets a calm male dog with a neutral body. She offers a low growl at a prolonged face to face greeting, but walks away after a handler’s interruption. She is social and explores the pen for the remainder of the session. 11/05-11/10: Spots greets both male and female dogs with a neutral posture and then explores the yard.
Date of intake:: 11/3/2017
Summary:: Spot was friendly, and affectionate allowing all handling.
Date of initial:: 11/5/2017
Summary:: Spot was timid/shy. She warms up quickly and allows exam.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Spots displays a high energy level in the care center in line with what the owner reports in the home.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Spots was reportedly not walked on leash in her previous home, so he has not learned to eliminate outside or in appropriate indoor spots. She will need guidance to learn where to eliminate in her new home.
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