STORM – 15409
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12-12-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/12/17
Storm
Hello, my name is Storm. My animal id is #15409. I am a female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 05-Dec-2017.
Storm is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we have no concerns about Storm, who we believe would be suitable for most homes.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes:The calm before the storm…well whoever on earth would be interested in a life *before* dear Storm? A beautiful fawn covered in dappled grey and white, Storm is unusually calm herself given her very young age of one year. She walks nicely on leash, patiently waiting for this beleaguered volunteer at the top of every stair, and handles her business straight away as any polite princess would. The eye of the storm…well right let’s talk about those eyes shall we? An ethereal green-grey, like a pair of clouds rolling clear across the sky, and set below a sweetly-worried brow, perpetually wondering if rain’s on the horizon. As it happens rain did appear the day Storm and I met, but here our young damsel handled herself with elegance once more. She sat happily for photos, took treats gently, sidled up for cuddles, and offered not one complaint over the…well stormy weather…as the wind whipped round our heads. Storm comes to us as a stray so much of her past life is unknown. She seems to have been beautifully cared for. That dappled coat is in perfect condition and those ladylike manners speak to experience with a gentle and loving hand. Now Storm is in search of that once more, this time to last forever. A quiet place to rest her head, a roof to keep her safe and warm, and a bed much too crowded with fingers and toes all ready with a loving scratch. Shelter from the storm. That’s just what our girl needs. Shelter for always. Storm is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 47.8 lbs
BARH scan negative female intact allowed handling appx a yr old clean EENT clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1y Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -whines, wags tail Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no SS seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
S/O -QAR, very friendly and docile, sweet girl -sneezing, serous nasal discharge -eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Date of intake:: 12/5/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Date of assessment:: 12/6/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. 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 follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
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:: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.
Summary:: Storm approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1):: 12/5: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Storm is nervous when approached and actively avoids approach.
Summary (2):: 12/6: Storm is nervous and avoids approach.
Summary (3):: 12/8: Storm is initially nervous when introduced to male and female dogs, but opens up and solicits play, running on her own when it is not reciprocated.
Summary (4):: 12/9: Storm engages in running play with male and female dogs.
Summary (5):: 12/10: Storm engages in bouts of running play. She yelps and offers small corrections when overwhelmed and uncomfortable.
Summary (6):: 12/11: Storm engages in bouts of bouncy play with male and female dogs.
Date of initial:: 12/5/2017
Summary:: Storm allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Storm so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Storm consistently displays highly social behavior with her human caretakers. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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