Animal Profile
Zena Sunshine
Hello, my name is Zena Sunshine. My animal id is #54308. I am a desexed female brown brindle dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 7 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/7/2019, with the surrender reason stated as other.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Zena Sunshine is at risk due to medical condition. She is a geriatric dog with mammary masses that we recommend have further diagnostics. Zena Sunshine has also been diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex which is contagious to other animals and will require in home care. Behaviorally she is appropriate for any adopter, but does have some touch sensitivity that an adopter should be aware of.
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A volunteer says:There is no place like home! A precious sentence Zena Sunshine holds close to her heart like a gold locket. She belonged to a family for nine long years and yearns to be once again a beloved member but forever this time. Zena Sunshine is a stern beauty who at times offers a glimpse of a smile. With her "familiars" at the care center, she wags her tail, ventures on a bench for caresses and kisses or even goes for a run through open pens. After a good walk, Zena Sunshine opens up in the park, searching the leaves, nearing peacefully dogs and birds and finally rests her body on her caretaker's lap, asking for pets and dreaming of a new home. Will you open your heart to beautiful Zena and let more sunshine into your life? Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 54.8 lbs
2/7/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~9yrs based on O hx. consistent with exam Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative. placed by LVT History : Surrendered by O. O is unable to keep P in home during renovation and unable to successfully rehome. Subjective / Observed Behavior - BAR, ears pinned back and whale eyed. Sniffs hand and then walks away. Low growling, tail low, loose body during examination. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears have moderate brown exudate, AU; no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: did not evaluate PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female. no scar or tattoo seen. 2inch pendulous mammary mass MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites,healthy hair coat; multiple small dermal non haired masses throughout body, ranging from 3mm to 1cm -- along L caudal ear, right shoulder, right caudal antebrachium and left flank. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal. Assessment multiple dermal masses r/o benign vs malignant mammary mass r/o benign vs malignant otitis externa Prognosis: fair to good. Plan: ear cleaning claro otic -- none in stock at this time recommend behavioral assessment. recommend biopsies of masses SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
2/7/2019
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
2/11/2019
Hx: Reported coughing today. S: Alert in kennel O: No coughing, sneezing or nasal discharge A: Concern for CIRDC P: Recheck tomorrow 1088
2/16/2019
SO BAR in kennel. SND; no sneezing or coughing observed. Move to ISO on 2/14 but no meds input. A CIRDC P doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 2.5 tablet PO q24h x 14 days enrofloxacin 136mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 60mg tablet -- give 0.5 tablet PO q24h x 4 days
2/21/2019
Day 7 CIRDC re- ck. EENT - Moderate serous nasal discharge - sniffling. Eyes clear A - CIRDC resolving but still some mild clinical signs P - reck in 48 hrs
2/22/2019
So Recheck CIRDC day 9. Symptoms board and kennel card indicates P did not eat dinner on 2/21 or breakfast 2/22. QAR, laying on bed. P raises head when spoken to. EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge. Huffing repeatedly. A suspect pneumonia P sedated with 1ml butorphanol, 0.7ml dexdomitor IV 3 view chest rads reversed with 0.7ml antisedan; P left with NH partner after during recovery
2/22/2019
Radiographic Interpretation Diffuse bronchointerstitial lung pattern throughout the lung filds. An air bronchogram is present along the caudal right lung field, best visualized on the VD projection. There are two soft tissue opaque masses seen along rib #s 7&8, presumed to be nipples. repeat radiographs with barium on the nipples can confirm.
2/22/2019
As per DVM 1516, Zena Sunshine was sedated with 1 mL butorphanol (bottle number 29) and 0.7 mL dexmedetomidine IV at 12:11 PM for 3 view thoracic radiographs. Sedation reversed with 0.7 mL antesedan IM at 12:26 PM. Rads uploaded to SB.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Basic Information:: Zena is approximately a 9 year old female brown brindle medium mixed breed dog. Zena lived with previous owner for 9 years. Zena was surrendered because her owner could not care for her.
Previously lived with:: Zena previously lived with four adults and two children
How is this dog around strangers?: Zena is described as being friendly with strangers. Zena will allow strangers to pet her.
How is this dog around children?: Zena previously lived with children aged 2 and 9 years old. Zena is described as being friendly, affectionate, playful and is gentle with them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Zena has not interacted with other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Zena previously lived with a 1 year old female cat. Zena would chase the cat around and her previous owner would have to tell her no to stop chasing after the cat. Zena would snap when the cat would swat her.
Resource guarding:: Zena is not bothered when her food or bowl is touched while she is eating. Zena is not bothered when a toy, treat or bone is taken away from her.
Bite history:: Zena has never bitten another animal or human.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Zena has a low energy level
Other Notes:: Zena is not bothered when she hears fireworks or loud noises. Zena is not bothered when being bathed. Zena has never had her nails trimmed. Zena is not bothered when being told to get off of furniture. When an unfamiliar approaches her owner during walks, Zena will growl at the person.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Zena has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Zena is a friendly, affectionate, playful, shy and mellow dog. When at home, Zena will follow you around and likes to be with you. Zena loves to play with chew bones. Zena was kept mostly indoors and was fed Pedrigee dry and wet dog food once a day. Zena is house trained and will go potty outdoors. Zena has never been crate trained. For exercise, Zena is taken out for walks 4-5 times a day. Zena will sometimes pull hard on the leash. When off the leash, Zena will stay by your side.
Date of intake:: 2/7/2019
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (in home 9 yrs)
Previously lived with:: 4 Adults, 2 children (2 &9 yrs), 1 cat
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, allows petting
Behavior toward children:: Friendly, affectionate, playful, gentle
Behavior toward cats:: Chases housemate, snaps when swatted
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Low energy level
Other Notes:: Previous owner says "Zena is not bothered when she hears fireworks or loud noises. Zena is not bothered when being bathed. Zena has never had her nails trimmed. Zena is not bothered when being told to get off of furniture. When an unfamiliar approaches her owner during walks, Zena will growl at the person. Zena is a friendly, affectionate, playful, shy and mellow dog. When at home, Zena will follow you around and likes to be with you. Zena loves to play with chew bones. Zena was kept mostly indoors and was fed Pedrigee dry and wet dog food once a day. Zena is house trained and will go potty outdoors. Zena has never been crate trained. For exercise, Zena is taken out for walks 4-5 times a day. Zena will sometimes pull hard on the leash."
Date of assessment:: 2/8/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Soft, loose body Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Shied away when back legs were touched Arousal Jog: Followed loosely Arousal comments: Knock: Approached loosely Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy Comments:
Summary:: 2/8/19: When off leash with another dog, Zena Sunshine initially is soft when greeting. However, she will stiffen slightly with prolonged greeting. Due to limited observation, slow introductions are recommended between Zena Sunshine and respectful dogs.
Date of intake:: 2/7/2019
Date of initial:: 2/7/2019
Summary:: Whale eye, low growl, loose body
ENERGY LEVEL:: Zena Sunshine has a low energy level.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 1
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments:: Zena Sunshine has some touch sensitivity on her back legs, so due to this we recommend she not be placed in a home with no young children.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity
Potential challenges comments:: Zena Sunshine has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling her back legs. It is important to always go slow and give dog the option to walk away from any social interaction. Zena should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Zena’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Sena Sunshine may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Please see the handout on Touch Sensitivity to help manage this behavior.