Animal Profile
Molly
Hello, my name is Molly. My animal id is #44804. I am a desexed female white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 10/17/2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal circumstance - abandoned by previous owner.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Molly is at risk for behavior, at the care center her behavior has rapidly escalated, and she has attempted to bite handlers. We recommend placement with a new hope partner. Molly is overweight but otherwise healthy.
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A Volunteer Writes: HELLO MARSHMALLOW! This sturdy Gal is a Sweetheart! Omg! She looks like she could care less and would be very lumbering but she was raring to go out! What a wiggle bottom! She was very good about having the leash put over her head...always a good sign! She gave no #%£&$ about all the doggie raucous goin' on as she strutted past the other kennels. We grabbed a couple of toys & went out to the backyard playpen...And Bang! Momma was Set to Rumble! No shrinking violet this! She is Very playful and full of controlled energy! She never got over excited, but she never stopped moving either. She was so curious about everything in her environment! Smells, chase the ball, make a pee, chase the ball, get a hug, ooo...make a poops, hey what's that puppy doing in the next playpen?, more hugs?! Yes Please! And those eyes?! Mesmerizing! One Hazel, one Blue. Yes! I Love Marshmallows!!!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 60.6 lbs
10/21/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2yrs based on PE and O hx Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative. placed by LVT History : O surrender Subjective / Observed Behavior - BAR, allowed all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: did not evaluate due to muzzle in place. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; moderate referred upper air way noise ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal. Assessment overweight Prognosis: excellent Plan: weight management SURGERY: Okay for surgery
10/26/2018
Post Op re-ck BAR. No signs of blood or discharge in kennel. A – Pt appears healthy P - Benign Neglect
10/27/2018
S/O pt BAR EENT – mucoid nasal dis-charge, no ocular discharge, mild nasal congestion, intermittent sneezing Assessment - Suspected CIRDC “typical kennel cough” Plan - + Move to isolation + Enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg SID for 14 days + 10mg/kg doxycycline PO SID for 14 days + 2 mg/kg cerenia PO SID for 4 days + Proviable x 5 days SID PO + Recheck in 7 days for resolvement and return to general population PROGNOSIS EXCELLENT
10/25/2018
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Molly at first had a loose, wiggly body and allowed all handling. When the owner left, she began to hard bark and lunge at the door. She turned to Cleatus and they snapped at each other. They were easily separated and did not try to engage with each other again. She pulled very hard on the leash.
Date of Intake: 10/17/2018
Basic Information:: Molly is a two year old large mixed breed female dog. She was surrendered to our facilities after the original owner left the dog with a person for three months. The most recent owner brought in Molly and Cleatus due to not being allowed to have large dogs in their apartment.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, the owner described Molly as being aggressive. They stated that she is protective over her family. She will play exuberantly with adults.
How is this dog around children?: She has lived with children and is described as being relaxed, playful, and respectful. She will not play with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Molly has lived with other dogs. She and Cleatus reportedly really get along and enjoy each other's company. They will play and spend time with each other. She may not always play with other dogs or her play style will be very rough.
How is this dog around cats?: Molly is reported to be aggressive towards cats.
Resource guarding:: Molly is not bothered when her food, toys, or treats are touched.
Bite history:: Molly has never bitten a person or other animal.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: Molly will reportedly urinate and defecate indoors. She is also described as being hard to control and barks too much. When there are loud storms or fireworks, she is terrified and panics. She is not bothered if disturbed while sleeping or resting, when given a bath, when brushed, or when her nails are trimmed or her paws are touched. She is afraid when someone unfamiliar approaches the home or her owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Molly has never been to the vet and has not had any injuries or health issues.
For a New Family to Know: Molly is described as playful, confident, pushy, excitable, and anxious. When you are home, she likes to either follow you around closely or be in the room with you. She likes to play with ropes, balls, and chews/bones. She will play fetch and wrestle. She has been kept mostly indoors. She slept on the floor with a blanket. She ate wet and dry food 2-3 times a day. She was not fed any particular brand of food. She seems house trained and will only have accidents if she is not walked. She will use the bathroom on grass or cement. When left home alone, she will destroy household items or the furniture/walls. She has not been left alone in a yard nor has she been crate trained. She knows the commands sit and put it down. She is used to off leash walks, going to dog parks, brisk walks on the leash, and running for exercise. She pulls very hard on the leash. When off leash, she will wander but come back when called. Her favorite thing to do is play with her rope. The owner's favorite thing about her is how playful she is and how she likes to wrestle with her housemate, Cleatus.
Date of intake:: 10/17/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 3 months)
Previously lived with:: An adult, a child, a dog, and cats
Behavior toward strangers:: Aggressive
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, playful, and respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful
Behavior toward cats:: Aggressive
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Molly is described as playful, confident, pushy, excitable, and anxious with a high level of activity.
Other Notes:: Upon intake, Molly initially had a loose body. Once the owner left, she began to lunge and hard bark towards the door. She then snapped at the other dog in the room. When Molly was being walked out of the room, she attempted to bite the person walking her.
Date of assessment:: 10/22/2018
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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft 'popping' of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Molly approached the assessor with a soft body. She was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: Slow introductions are recommended between Molly and respectful dogs.
Summary (1):: 10/19: When introduced off leash to a male greeter dog, Molly allows greeting but mostly avoids interaction, seeking attention from handlers.
Summary (2):: 10/20: Molly allows polite greeting but mostly seeks handler attention, following handlers around the yard.
Date of intake:: 10/17/2018
Summary:: Lunging, hard barking, snapped
ENERGY LEVEL:: Molly is described as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Upon intake, Molly displayed some concerning behavior, since then she has been highly social with human handlers. Molly has allowed leashing from her kennel without issue, and outside of her kennel seeks attention from known and novel handlers. She is somewhat timid and fearful initially with new people, but with slow approach becomes immediately soft and social. With known handlers, Molly is soft and wiggly, seeking attention constantly with loose body, wagging tail and open mouth. When uncomfortable in the presence of other dogs in playgroup, Molly seeks comfort from human handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all concerns in the previous home as well as Molly's rapid escalation to aggression at the care center, we recommend he be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Molly to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Molly to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Molly presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Molly is reported to be aggressive towards strangers. At the care center, her behavior has rapidly escalated, and she has attempted to bite. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Molly to new and unfamiliar situations. House soiling: Molly is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only.