TWIRL – 16889
Safe - 12-30-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/30/17
Twirl
Hello, my name is Twirl. My animal id is #16889. 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 24-Dec-2017.
Twirl is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. She likely will require in home care with a course of antibiotics. She should go to an experienced dog owner that will allow her to acclimate to her new surroundings at her own pace.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Twirl is a wall flower and one really wonders why. She is quiet, shy , a little tentative and easily passed over in her kennel. Twirl is beautiful though, elegant, long legged and so well groomed. She is a good girl , a pleasant walker, possibly housetrained and is not looking to quarrel with anyone. She is timid with her peers in playgroups and rather clings to her caretakers. Free in a pen, she explores a little but likes to stay around her humans, sitting politely for treats and giving gentle standing hugs. She wags her tail to let you know silently that she appreciates your attention. Twirl is a little hand shy for caresses but has very much improved since her arrival at the care center. She realized that she had friends and people who wanted to make sure that she finds the best forever home. Come and meet this lovely princess and make her the queen of your house.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 47.4 lbs
BARH scan negative female intact very nervous, tense, resisted handling, snapped appx 1 yr old mild tartar small abrasion on muzzle clean EEN clean coat old abrasion on tip of tail underweight,BCS 3/9 placed TID feeding sign NOSF
S/O -BAR, appears docile and friendly -soft sneezing, mild huffing cough, serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic, did not auscultate -coat appears healthy -ambulatory x 4 with no obvious lameness A 1. Coughing, sneezing-suspect CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 5 days
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years based on overall appearance and dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake – MC placed during LVT intake History : Stray, no health hx available prior to intake. Diagnosed with CIRDC this morning on rounds. Subjective: Alert, jumps around Observed Behavior – Slightly tense – raises one paw as tension-relieving behavior, but allows handling. No vocalization at all. Objective BAR-H, MMs pale pink and moist, BCS 3.5/9 EENT: AD moderate lichenification and brown discharge, mild erythema. AS difficult to examine – pt repeatedly pulled away – but it did not appear to be lichenified or erythematous. Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge. No ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, developed vulva – presumed intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Otitis externa AU 2. CIRDC Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Clean ears and instill Osurnia AU – repeat in 7 days SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
The dog is very sweet. She allows handling and petting. She’s affectionate and curious.
Date of intake:: 12/24/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/26/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog 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:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Twirl approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and nudged the assessor’s hand to solicit attention. She appeared a bit fearful at times, lowering her body and looking away, but she allowed all handling.
Summary (1):: 12/26: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Twirl allows brief greeting, then actively keeps away from continued approach. She seeks handler attention for the remainder of the interaction.
Date of intake:: 12/24/2017
Summary:: Twirl was sweet and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 12/24/2017
Summary:: Twirl was tense, resisted handling, and snapped.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Twirl 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:: Twirl has been timid in the shelter environment but will warm up and become social with handlers while engaging outside the kennel. She continues to be fearful of novice items and people, but will engage after a slow introduction.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Twirl is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Twirl the option to walk away from any social interaction. Twirl should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Twirl’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Twirl would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.
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