STORM – 18507
Safe -
1-20-2018 Manhattan
Meow Gallery: The layout carousel is not available in this version.
SAFE 01/20/18
Storm
Hello, my name is Storm. My animal id is #18507. I am a female gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 17-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – will need ongoing vet care.
Storm is at risk due to medical condition. Storm may have possible kidney or renal disease, but further diagnostics will be necessary to determine diagnosis and treatment plan. Storm has been fearful in care center and should go to an experienced pet family.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: A gorgeous little gal with the softest ‘puppy dog eyes’ this side of a motivational poster, sweet young Storm is dog-friendly, cat-friendly, well trained, and sociable. Until recently she was living life to the full and filling her days with doggie play dates and family snuggle time. So why, then, the sad face? It seems some dark clouds rolled in with a (treatable) medical diagnosis, and when her owner couldn’t offer the care she needed, Storm came to stay with us. She’s an adorable low-rider for sure, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Thanks to her calm nature, friendly manners with all species, sizes and sexes, and the promise of a playful side (she likes squeaky toys!), this tiny charmer has proven she’s beautiful both inside and out. She knows how to sit on command, mouths treats very softly and walks wonderfully on leash, and though not clamoring for snuggles, she accepts all handling with a quiet, gentle grace. Lovable with a capital L, Storm deserves only the best for the rest of her long, happy life and we’re all hoping that she finds it soon in the arms of a new forever family.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 41.4 lbs
17/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 Microchip noted on Intake? Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Owner surrender. Owner indicated a history of weight loss. Also noted that this dog had been “possibly” diagnosed with hyper-thyroidism by another vet in the recent past. Subjective: BAR, Observed Behavior – timid but gentle on PE Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = 101.8 P = 100 R = UR BCS = 3.75/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, MM – pink Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: UR MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Poor body condition but apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Perform CBC/CHEM + T4 SURGERY: Temporary waiver until blood work is complete
17/01/2018
CBC/CHEM S/O – Mild elevation in Creatinine (2.0), Uremic (39), and electrolyte imbalance (Na 167, Cl 124) T4 – NOT HYPOTHYROID A – Acute renal injury, kidney disease, uroliths P – collect urine and conduct urinanalysis and USG
17/01/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with UTI and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
18/01/2018
Hx: owner surrender with history of being underweight; owner reported that she was diagnosed with “hypothyroidism” and has history of being underweight; blood work on intake revealed mild azotemia (crea 2.0, BUN 39) but T4 was normal S/O -QAR, docile, allows all handling -mm pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -eupnic, heart/lungs WNL -soft abdomen, no palpable abnormalities; bladder too small to palpate A 1. Azotemia, r/o pyelonephritis vs dehydration from other systemic illness vs leptospirosis vs chronic renal disease 2. Underweight P -place IVC, start normosol at 60 ml/hr -clavamox 375 mg PO BID x 14 days -recommend recheck renal values in 2 weeks after clavamox is completed; if still persistent, then recommend further work up including urine culture, rickettsial panel +/- abdominal ultrasound
18/01/2018
2 view abdominal radiographs available for review: no radioopaque urinary stones noted, ingesta in stomach, soft/normal fecal material in colon; unable to visualize bladder but was too small to palpate prior to xray; there is decreased detail in the area of the bladder A 1. Decreased detail in area of bladder-r/o secondary to underweight vs inflammation vs focal ascites? P -abdominocentesis negative
19/01/2018
Hx: owner surrender with history of being underweight; owner reported that she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has history of being underweight; blood work on intake revealed mild azotemia (crea 2.0, BUN 39) but T4 was normal IVF and Clavamox started yesterday. Eating well overnight. Normal eliminations reported S/O -QAR, docile. Nervous but allows full exam -mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec -no nasal discharge or sneezing -eupnic, heart/lungs WNL -soft abdomen, no palpable abnormalities; bladder too small to palpate BCS 3/9, MCS 2/3 A 1. Azotemia, r/o pyelonephritis vs dehydration from other systemic illness vs leptospirosis vs chronic renal disease 2. Underweight P cw Normosol at 60 ml/hr cw clavamox 375 mg PO BID x 14 days consider tapering fluids on 1/20 or 1/21 for full 48-72 hour IVF diuresis
18/01/2018
Sedated for radiographs today via DVM 1382. Administered 0.3mL Dexdomitor and 0.4mL Butorphanol (bottle #2, 1:35pm, 10mg/ml) IV in the RFL cephalic vein. Two view radiographs taken of the abdomen. Cystocentesis attempted, but no urine was collected a at this time. Placed an 18g IVC in the RFL cephalic vein and running fluids at 60mL/hr. Reversed dexdomitor with Antiseden, 0.3mL IM RHL. 1215
19/01/2018
IH Urinalysis run this AM – found 3 large groups of Tyrosine crytals and 2 mucous threads, large amount of artifacts in rest of the field, but will double check with vet for confirmation Unable to run urine sedimentation – could not find conical tubes USG = above 1.050 (off the chart!) Urine test strip presented: Bld/HgB = neg Bil = neg Ubg = normal Glu = neg Ket = neg Prot = trace pH = 8 Leu = neg 1498
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Storm walked away when I approached her to scan for a microchip. Storm would also back away when I tried to place a leash on her. Storm allowed me to collar her and pet her on the head. After her owner left, and once she was by my side for a few minutes, she allowed me to pet her and carry her into her kennel.
Date of Intake: 1/17/2018
Basic Information:: Storm is a 3 year old female gray and white medium mixed breed dog. Storm lived with previous owner for about 1 year. Storm was surrendered because she has ongoing medical concerns that her owner could no longer take care of. Storm has no injuries but may have hyperthyroidism.
Previously lived with:: Storm previously lived with 2 adults and 2 children.
How is this dog around strangers?: Storm is shy around strangers but will warm up after a few minutes. Storm will allow strangers to approach her and pet her.
How is this dog around children?: Storm previously lived with two children aged 3 and 6. Storm is described as being friendly, affectionate and will allow pets. Client noted that Storm’s behavior with his children changed in the past month possibly due to her medical condition. Client noted that Storm would snap at his children when they tried to pet her.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Storm has interacted with small and large dogs and both male and female dogs. Storm is described as being playful, respectful and tolerant of the other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Storm has previously interacted with a cat. Storm will sniff the cat but is described as being uninterested and will walk away.
Resource guarding:: Storm is not bothered when her food or bowl is touched while she is eating. Storm is also not bothered when a bone, treat or object is taken away from her.
Bite history:: Storm has once bitten a family member before. The previous owner noted that this happened about a year ago when he first received Storm. Storm was very shy and growled at the person who was trying to pet her. The person did ignored her growl and tried to pet her anyways and she bit him breaking skin and drawing some blood.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Storm has a medium energy level
Other Notes:: Storm has never been pushed or pulled off of furniture, been held or restrained, or been bathed. Storm is has only had her nails trimmed at the groomers. Storm is not bothered when an unfamiliar approaches her and her owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Storm’s previous owner stated she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in August of 2017/
For a New Family to Know: Storm is a friendly, mellow, and independent dog. When at home, Storm will follow you around an likes to be in the same room as you. Storm likes squeaky toys but is known to destroy them all. Storm was kept as an indoors only dog and was fed a raw diet once a day. Storm was being fed around two pounds of raw food a day. Storm is mostly house-trained. Storm will go outside to potty but a few times a week will urinate inside the house. When left alone, Storm is well behaved and can be left inside of her crate for about 3 hours. For exercise, Storm is taken out for slow walks on the leash about 3 times a day. When off leash, Storm will stay close by your side.
Date of intake:: 1/17/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 1 year)
Previously lived with:: Adults and children (ages 3 and 6)
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy at first then warms up. Allows strangers to pet her.
Behavior toward children:: Was friendly and affectionate but has recently began to snap when the pet her
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful, respectful, and tolerant
Behavior toward cats:: Uninterested in them
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, about a year ago a family member reached to pet Storm and she growled. He continued to reach to pet her and she bit his hand, breaking skin
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Storm is described as friendly, mellow, and independent with a medium level of activity.
Summary:: Storm has not yet received a handling assessment due to brief length of stay. While wanting to give adequate time for her to acclimate to the shelter environment before the assessment, her medical condition is pressing and we need to expedite her leaving the shelter for further medical evaluation. This comment is being made to indicate that the lack of SAFER assessment is not due to an inability to handle but rather due to the urgency of addressing the medical condition. Storm has allowed some handling with a slow approach in the care center.
Summary (1):: 1/18: When introduced to the male greeter dog on leash, Storm appears overall fearful in the environment and turns away from approach.
Date of intake:: 1/17/2018
Summary:: At first, Storm backed away from the counselor. After a little bit, she allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 1/17/2018
Summary:: Storm was timid but allowed handling.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Storm is reported to snap at the children in the home when they tried to pet her. In order to keep children safe and respect Storm’s comfort level, we are recommending an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Storm’s bite history and willingness to escalate in situations in which she is uncomfortable, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training for Storm; more aversive methods are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of future aggression.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Storm has been timid in new situations in the care center, which matches reports from her previous home. Storm’s bite history indicates that when uncomfortable she may escalate to a bite.
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.
View all entries in: Safe Dogs 2018-01
