Animal Profile


Liberty

Hello, my name is Liberty. My animal id is #19830. I am a female tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 3 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a returns on 2/19/2018.

Reserved

Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.

Liberty is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Liberty, whom we believe would be suitable for most homes.

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A volunteer writes: I met an angel last night and her name is Liberty! She's an itty bitty gold nugget with a soft smile, great manners and a big heart full to the brim with kisses, snuggles and love love LOVE! This adorable sweetheart can't get enough of playing and cuddling with her friends and for Liberty, literally everyone she sees is an instant BFF, dogs and people alike. Her former owner raves about how relaxed and gentle she was with the kids and dog she lived with, tells us that she comes, sits and goes into her crate on command and described her as 'friendly, affectionate and a real sweetheart'. I couldn't agree more! Liberty is house trained, a great leash walker, she aced her behavior assessment with perfect scores and her track record at dog parks and in our Care Center playgroups is stellar, all bouncy play and no rough stuff. You simply won't find a more perfect family dog for any family than this beautiful angel, let her shining grace light up your life today!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 43.4 lbs

2/3/2018

Estimated age: 4 Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable): n History : Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - shy, gentle, sweet Evidence of Cruelty seen - n Evidence of Trauma seen - n Objective T = - P = 100 R = WNL BCS = 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar on canines PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: vulva UR, no spay scar suspect intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: UR Assessment: Healthy Prognosis: Excellent Plan: OH SURGERY: Okay for surgery

2/8/2018

Noted to be coughing and sneezing on leash prior to transport to ASPCA for surgery S/O -BAR, sweet and friendly girl! -mm pk, moist -serous nasal discharge, soft sneezing -eupnic, clear lung sounds A 1. CIRDC P -move to isolation -doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x 14 days -cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days

2/8/2018

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Upper Respiratory Illness] Your newly adopted animal is in treatment for an upper respiratory illness. The veterinarian is temporarily waiving this animal from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY until such time as the illness has resolved and the pet has sufficiently recovered. At that time, this animal must come into compliance with the spay/neuter requirements.

2/19/2018

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 years per our previous estimation - exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned POSITIVE - MC placed here earlier this month Microchip Number (If Applicable): 981020019274246 History : Seen here earlier this month. Diagnosed with CIRDC about 13 days ago; has 1 more day of doxycycline. Subjective: Alert, energetic Observed Behavior - Friendly, relaxed, moves around exam room to investigate things Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 6/9 EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge. Eyes clear, ears clean, no ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Mild tartar. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Sniffling. Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, intact - no SS palpated 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: CIRDC not resolved Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Place pt in isolation 2. Extend doxycycline 200 mg SID for additional 5 days SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to URI. 1088

2/20/2018

Diagnosed with CIRDC on 2/8 and went home with adopter; was returned on 2/19 and still had some mild signs of CIRDC so doxycycline was extended by 7 days, recheck today S/O -BAR, appears energetic and friendly -barking excessively for attention -mild serous nasal discharge, no sneezing; heard possibly one mild dry cough -appears eupnic and healthy otherwise A 1. CIRDC, resolving P -continue doxycycline, recheck in 2 days

2/21/2018

Recheck CIRDC, day 3/7 of extended doxycycline course S/O -BAR, appears energetic and friendly; barking for attention -no nasal discharge, coughing or sneezing noted -appears eupnic A 1. CIRDC-appears resolved P -okay to move from isolation

2/23/2018

Noted clear nasal dc on rounds, barking excessively and dysphonia with mild cough. A: Hx CIRDC- resolved 2D ago. P: Considering patient hx of prolonged treatment and otherwise doing well ok to monitor for now.

2/24/2018

S/O: Observed in the kennel to have green mucoid nasal dis-charge and clear ocular dis-c, lethargic A: CIRDC Plan: Move to Iso Submit Nasal Swab for IDEXX PCR Respiratory Disease Panel 1) Doxycycline 10mg/kg SID for 14 days 2) Cerenia 1mg/kg SID for 4 days

2/19/2018

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Upper Respiratory Illness] Your newly adopted animal is in treatment for an upper respiratory illness. The veterinarian is temporarily waiving this animal from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY until such time as the illness has resolved and the pet has sufficiently recovered. At that time, this animal must come into compliance with the spay/neuter requirements.

2/25/2018

resp PCR sample obtained for idexx

2/25/2018

resp PCR sample obtained for idexx

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Upon intake, Liberty had a loose and wiggly body. Liberty was jumping up on Counselor's lap for attention. Liberty appreciated all handling and petting. Liberty sat when asked to sit and walked well on a leash.

Basic Information:: Liberty is a 4 year old large mixed breed that the adopter adopted two weeks ago. The adopter is returning Liberty because she has severe allergies to her, she was hospitalized for 5 days due to her allergies. The owner has not taken Liberty to the vet since she adopted.

Previously lived with:: adults, children, and 1 dog

How is this dog around strangers?: Liberty is described as very friendly with strangers.

How is this dog around children?: Liberty is friendly and relaxed with children, she plays very gently with them.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Liberty is relaxed and playful with other dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: Liberty has never been around cats.

Resource guarding:: Liberty is not bothered when a treat or toy is taken from her or when her food bowl is touched while she eats.

Bite history:: Liberty has never bitten or scratched another animal or person.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: low

Other Notes:: Liberty is not bothered when she is taken off furniture, when she is restrained, disturbed while she sleeps, bathed, brushed, when her nails are trimmed, or when the doorbell rings.

For a New Family to Know: Liberty is described as friendly, affectionate, and a real sweetheart. The owner's favorite thing about Liberty is how much of a sweet face she has. Liberty's favorite thing to do is cuddle. When the owner is home, Liberty follows her around. Liberty likes to play with balls and squeaky toys. Liberty sleeps in a crate and goes willingly into the crate when the owner asks her to go to her crate. Liberty is fed Kirkland dry food, 1 bowl twice a day. Liberty uses any surface when she is taken out. Liberty knows how to sit and come here on command. Liberty goes on slow walks on a leash and sometimes goes to off leash dog parks. Liberty does not pull on a leash.

Date of intake:: 2/2/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray

Date of assessment:: 2/4/2018

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 does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted

Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted

Toy:: 1. No interest.

Summary:: Liberty approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was social, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Summary:: Liberty has displayed social and playful behavior when engaged with dogs in the care center, and may be most compatible with other social dogs.

Summary (1):: 2/3: When off leash with another dog, Liberty engages in soft, bouncy play. She will offer spin moves as solicitation.

Summary (2):: 2/22: Liberty engages in bouncy play with a female dog.

Summary (3):: 2/23: Liberty engages in running play with male and female dogs.

Date of intake:: 2/2/2018

Summary:: Upon intake, Liberty had a loose and wiggly body. and jumped into the counselor's lap.

Date of initial:: 2/2/2018

Summary:: Liberty was gentle and sweet.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Liberty 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:: Liberty consistently displays highly social behavior with her human caretakers outside of her kennel. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy