Animal Profile
Sapphire
Hello, my name is Sapphire. My animal id is #64960. I am a female black brindle dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 6 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 6/5/2019, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving - no pets allowed.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Sapphire is at risk for behavior concerns. When approached in kennel, Sapphire has been observed to growl at certain handlers/strangers. Once outside of her kennel, she remains fairly fearful and wary of strangers though has been observed to warm up slowly with a soft/slow approach. She has been diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex.
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A staff member writes: Would you believe this girl was nervous when she came in. I knew there was a puppy in her and we took plenty of walks and hung out in the sun. Sapphire was easily please with treats and patience. Now, she greets everyone with a wiggly body-building her confidence. Sapphire is looking for a loving home, and a family that understands her shyness. Come to Brooklyn Animal Care Centers to meet her!!!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 49 lbs
6/6/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1.5 years according to o Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - tense, nervous, shaking, whale eyes. Did not warm up. Low growl in cage. Muzzled for exam. Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 3.5-4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, 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: Apparently healthy, thin Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Start trazodone 150mg PO BID for shelter anxiety Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
6/18/2019
Hx: 6/6 intake aph on traz SO: BAR, good appetite, unremarkable elimination Multiple coughs heard during assessment along with gagging Serous nasal discharge present EENT: Eyes clear OU, no ocular discharge H/L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE Neuro: A&A MSI: Ambulatory x4 Abd: visually normal A: CIRDC P: Enrofloxacin 10mg/kg PO SID for 14 days recheck d7 Move to ISO
6/22/2019
Dispensed Enrofloxacin 204mg 1.25 tablet PO SID x 9 days to NH on 6/22/19.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
upon intake, Sapphire had a loose body. I kneeled down to pet her and she began to give kisses and was very friendly. allowed all handling.
Date of Intake: 6/5/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Sapphire is a 1 year and 6 month old Black brindle and white female large mixed breed dog. Previous owner had Sapphire for about 1 year and got her from a friend. Sapphire was surrendered to ACC due to landlord issues
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Sapphire is very timid at times and may be shy when she approaches. She is very friendly and will give you kisses if you kneel down with her.
How is this dog around children?: Sapphire has been around children of all ages. She likes children and is very playful and outgoing
How is this dog around other dogs?: Sapphire has been around small and large dog. She is friendly and does not pay much attention to other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Sapphire has not been around other cats.
Resource guarding:: Sapphire does not resource guard food bowls toys or treats. She may bark sometimes if someone she does not know approaches the home
Bite history:: Sapphire has not bitten another animal or person
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: High energy, friendly, affectionate, playful and shy
Other Notes:: Sapphire has received a bath from the previous owners. She is tolerant. She isn't bothered if she is held or restrained
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: no medical concerns or issues at this time.
For a New Family to Know: Sapphire is a High energy, friendly, affectionate, playful and shy cat. Previous owner's favorite thing about Sapphire is that she is very friendly and gives kisses. Sapphire loves playing with toys and ropes. She is not crate trained. She knows commands like sit, stay and lay down.
Date of intake:: 6/5/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (in home for 1 year)
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Timid, shy though may warm up
Behavior toward children:: Playful, outgoing
Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly, keeps to herself
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Sapphire is described as friendly, affectionate, playful and shy with a high level of energy.
Date of assessment:: 6/6/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: No pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Balked when exiting her kennel and entering the building after her relief walk Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Neutral body, tail high, ears erect, tense head, mouth closed, approaches handlers, lip licking, accepts contact, some tail wagging Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Neutral-soft body, tail low, ears erect, tense head, closed mouth, lip licking, leans into and accepts all contact Exuberant handling: Neutral-soft body, tail low, ears erect, tense head, closed mouth, lip licking, leans into and accepts all contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows handler, neutral and loose Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Pulls hard toward door when assistant exits; No response to knock; Approaches assistant, neutral body, then moves toward door Toy Toy comments: Minimal interest
Summary:: According to Sapphire's previous owner, she has interacted with small and large dogs. She is friendly and does not pay much attention to other dogs. 6/6: When off leash at the Care Center, Sapphire is introduced to a novel male dog. She is nervous with a hunched posture and a lowered head. Sapphire does not greet the male and avoids him for the entire session. 6/9: Sapphire is introduced to a novel female dog today. She continues to be nervous, slow in her movements and keeps her distance from the other dog. 6/13: Sapphire's behavior remains the same.
Date of intake:: 6/5/2019
Summary:: Loose body, friendly, allowed handling
Date of initial:: 6/6/2019
Summary:: Tense, shaking, whale eyed
ENERGY LEVEL:: Sapphire has been observed to exhibit a medium level of energy during her interactions in the care center.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 6/21: Sapphire has shown improvements over her stay. She has been seen greeting novel staff and volunteers with a soft wiggly body. She readily accepts treats and bounces around the room when offered toys. Her kennel presence has also improve- and she walks to the front, greeting every person with a soft posture. 6/7/19: When approaching her kennel, Sapphire was observed to be laying down near her kennel door. The handler approached and crouched down, as Sapphire moved her nose closer to the handler. The handler then offered some treats to Sapphire, which she received very softly. As she was engaged with her treats, the handler moved a bit closer to Sapphire, when she was observed to tense, side eye and low growl toward the handler.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due Sapphire's overall level of fear and wariness of strangers combined with her propensity to easily startle, we feel she may be best set up to succeed in an adult only home environment at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Kennel presence
Potential challenges comments:: When approached in kennel, Sapphire has been observed to growl at certain handlers/strangers. Once outside of her kennel, she remains fairly fearful and wary of strangers though has been observed to warm up slowly with a soft/slow approach. This behavior is in line with what is reported by her previous owner on behavior towards strangers. Please see handout on Decompression period as well as Fearful and Defensive Aggresion.