SUGAR – A1126214

Brooklyn Center

My name is SUGAR. My Animal ID # is A1126214.
I am a spayed female gray and white staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/21/2017 from NY 11692, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-112113.

09/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Sugar A1126214 was placed At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/27/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 57.4 LBS.

HX: coughing, red eyes noted yesterday. Normal appetite and attitude today. S/O: harsh/moist cough during cage exam. Mild nasal discharge, no obvious conjunctivitis. BAR, hydrated and active otherwise. A: rule out URI P: move to ISO, begin treatment with doxycycline. Continue to monitor

09/21/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/21/17 19:29 Sugar is a 5 year old spayed large gray dog who was surrendered by her owner due to personal problems. The owner stated that she got Sugar as a gift when she was 8 weeks old. The owner states that Sugar has no known medical issues. Owner stated that when around strangers Sugar is fearful and she will bark and back up when she is aproached. She has spent time around children and she is relaxed and affectionate. When playing with children or adults she is exuberant. She has spent time with another large male dog and she was relaxed and affectionate. Owner states that at times during their interactions Sugar and the other dog would become overly aroused with hard barking and growling that would make the owner concerned and she would separate them. When playing with other dogs Sugar is somewhat rough. She has not spent time around cats so it is unknown how she will react. Owner stated that over all Sugar behaves well. During loud noises and fireworks Sugar is terrified and will try to hide. If someone was to touch her food she may growl If someone touches her toys she is friendly. Sugar isn’t bothered if she is restrained pushed off the couch or disturbed while she sleeps. Sugar likes to be brushed but is afraid of being bathed and will struggle to get away. She has never had his nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react. If someone unfamiliar approaches her house or family member she will bark. Owner describedSugar as friendly affectionate playful and excitable with a high activity level. When at home she will follow her owner around. She likes to play with balls and chew toys.Sugar has been kept indoors and outdoors. She eats both wet and dry food. Sugar is very much house trained and never has accidents. She will go outside on the grass or cement. Sugar isn’t bothered when left in the yard. She has never been crated so it is unknown how she will react. She knows how to sit, come, laydown, and stay. She is used to brisk walks on the leash and playing in the yard. When off the leash Sugar will wander but comes back when called.

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09/22/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile Date of intake 9/21/2017 Spayed female, owner surrender (in previous home for 5 yrs, since she was a puppy) Previously lived with: Similarly sized male dog Behavior toward strangers: Fearful, may bark/back up if approached. Behavior toward children: Relaxed & affectionate, at times plays exuberantly Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed & affectionate w/other resident dog, may play exuberantly including vocalization. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: May growl if someone approaches her food while eating. Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: friendly and affectionate, playful and excitable with a high activity level. Other notes: Sugar is timid during fireworks and storms, will hid. She is fearful of baths and will struggle to flee. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment 9/22/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. 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, head low, mouth closed, body neutral Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, playful hops end of game. Squeeze 1/ 2: 1. Dog shoulder rubs during positioning. Once positioned, does not pull back paw. Her eyes are averted and her ears are back. Toy 2. Dog takes away, keeps a firm hold. Her body a bit stiff. Summary: Sugar was initially alert and tense upon entering SAFER assessment room, but warned up relatively quickly and tolerated all handling. PLAYGROUP: According to Sugar’s previous owner, Sugar was relaxed around the other resident dog, but during play she becomes over-aroused and begins to hard bark and growl. When off leash at the Care Center, Sugar greets at the fence with a stiff posture, low growls and hard stare. Due to this body language she is muzzled before an off-leash introduction is attempted. Once she is allowed into the pen, her body remains stiff and still but she does allow the helper dog to sniff her. The session is ended when she becomes occupied with the muzzle. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR 9/22/2017 During her initial medical exam, Sugar was tense/tail tucked but easy to handle. ENERGY LEVEL: Her owner describes Sugar as having a high level of activity which matches what we have seen in the care center. Sugar initially presents as timid but once warmed up is she is social w/handler

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially in the behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5)- Owner reports Sugar may growl if food bowl is touched. We feel young children may not know to respect this warning. Older dog savvy children may be considered if the adults feel confident that Sugar can be left alone while eating so she does not need to escalate from a growl.. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding- Owner reports Sugar may growl if her food bowl is touched. We recommend that Sugar be left alone while eating to prevent rehearsal of the warning as well as to prevent escalation. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Sugar’s mouth, and any time something is removed she should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. She should be taught the cure ‘drop’ and trade up games. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression – Sugar gives clear warning s when she is uncomfortable (head low, shoulder rubbing, shake off) and needs time to warm up to new people. It is important to make sure Sugar stays under threshold and is not pushed to escalate further. We recommend adopters prepared to go slowly with Sugar at first to allow her time to warm up to her new home and new family at her own pace.

09/22/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash at the Care Center, Sugar is uncomfortable with other dogs’ presence. She stiffens her body, low growls and hard stares when they are near. She continues this behavior after a muzzle is placed on her. According to Sugar’s previous owner, Sugar was relaxed around the other resident dog, but during play she becomes over-aroused and begins to hard bark and growl. The Behavior Department recommends that Sugar be the only dog at this time. 9/22: Sugar greets at the fence with a stiff posture, low growls and hard stare. Due to this body language she is muzzled before an off leash introduction is attempted. Once she is allowed into the pen, her body remains stiff and still but she does allow the helper dog to sniff her. The session is ended when she becomes occupied with the muzzle.

09/22/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~5-6 years Microchip noted on Intake? positive History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet but nervous. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures. Was muzzled for medical procedures since her tail was tucked and she was nervous Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean with erythema of pinna, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with severe dental disease and fractured teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS-tattoo noted on ventrum, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Dental disease Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec dental Prognosis: Good SURGERY: spayed

09/27/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
HX: coughing, red eyes noted yesterday. Normal appetite and attitude today. S/O: harsh/moist cough during cage exam. Mild nasal discharge, no obvious conjunctivitis. BAR, hydrated and active otherwise. A: rule out URI P: move to ISO, begin treatment with doxycycline. Continue to monitor

Generated on Sep 29 2017 6:00PM

CAME IN WITH : YEMMET – A1126216

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