Animal Profile
Lexington
Hello, my name is Lexington. My animal id is #30488. I am a desexed female tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 1 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 6/6/2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving - no pets allowed.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Lexington is at risk for medical & behavorial concerns. He is suspected to have an infection that will require follow up with a private veterinarian upon adoption. Lexington would be best suited in an adult only home due to being observed to readily startle and then escalate.
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A volunteer writes: Lexington is in her ivory tower, laying lavishly and melancholically on her kuranda bed, open to conversations and petting, but not to stepping out of her kennel. She is yet to discover the outside world which right now is our care center, its inhabitants and our adjacent streets and park. For our first walk, Lexi had to be helped to get out. She is an older gal (although in beautiful shape and healthy looking) and needs to be handled with care. A stroll to the park is uplifting. She is a wonderful walker, listens to cues, stops at the light, respects small critters and other dogs, does not mind mobs of children and people chanting in preparation of a parade. Her face remains stern, stoic. I bet that she appreciates stretching her legs, doing her business and breathing some fresh air. But an elderly like her who knew the love of only one person, her former owner, is hoping and dreaming for more. As soon as I sit on a bench in our yard, Lexi jumps on my lap. A very large smile explodes on her face. She asks for treats (searching my pocket). Her eyes are beaming. Staff came over. What is happening? Lexi feels better. She is happy. Yes, Lexington is happy, happy to have a friend all to herself, like old times. Lexi has made now quite a few new friends since she arrived at the care center. We all agree. She is a dream dog, a golden girl who, given a chance, will once again give all the love stored in her heart. A new page in her life with a new owner might also open a whole new outlook on life for Lexi. Endearing Lexington is at the Manhattan Care Center, dreaming of her new life with you!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 49 lbs
6/7/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: positive 985121007212386 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling but tense and nervous, urinated on self during exam, slinks away when touched Sex: spayed female Estimated Age: reported 10y Subjective: surrendered, no history, slightly calloused hip points near tail base Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild to moderate staining, head shy Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: overweight 6/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: overweight Plan: DVM intake
7/13/2018
Prepared urine sample to be sent out to Idexx - pickup Friday evening 7/13 and confrimation number 689. urine sample was obtained via free catch.
6/7/2018
Very nervous but she did great for exam, shaking, muzzled to be safe, no issues, she stood still for exam Microchip placed last night BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc OP muzzled, did not examine PLN wnl H/L reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no c/s ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ wnl BCS 5/9 UG f/s, has green linear tattoo Neuro a/a A:Apparently healthy P: No tx needed Good prognosis
6/10/2018
SO Today on rounds, P is Quiet, laying in bed and did not approach kennel front. Intermittent shaking. Behavior assessment indicates she is fearful. Quiet, alert. EENT -- no ocular or nasal discharge. No coughing or sneezing. A fear / anxiety P trazodone 100mg tablet -- give 1 tablet PO q12h for anxiety
6/15/2018
Hx: Reported sneezing on walk yesterday. S: Quiet in kennel - curled up on bed, doesn't want to get up and come to the front O: Alert, MMs pink -Sneezing repeatedly with mild nasal discharge when taken outside of kennel A: CIRDC likely P: Pt going to foster today 1. Doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x14 days 2. Cerenia 45 mg PO SID x4 days 1088
7/13/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10yrs, approximately Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History : Brought in by foster- foster unable to keep any longer due to landlord issues Subjective / Observed Behavior - QAR, shaking during exam. Tense, allowed all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dc1 /5; pd 1/5 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female. tattoo present. Reported to be having hematuria MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; multifocal macules along the ventral chest CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal. Assessment reported hematuria by ACS staff -- r/o cystitis, UTI, bladder calculi dental disease macules -- r/o contact dermatitis Prognosis: good Plan: collect urine for UA monitor skin and UA disease SURGERY: already spayed
7/17/2018
hematuria reported and P was started on clavamox. clinical signs have resolved. Complete clavamox tx as rx.
7/17/2018
UA results -- adequately concentrated 1.051; proteinuria. hematuria. rods seen suspect e coli infection P is no longer clinical; continue on clavamox as rx.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Lexington was very stiff bodied she was hiding behind her owner the entire time. She allowed me to collar and leash her but would not walk with me until her owner followed. She was calm until she owner left the room and Lexington began to panic ad cry.
Date of Intake: 6/6/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Lexington is a tan and white male large breed dog that is estimated t be 10 Years. His previous owner got him as a gift from a friend 10 years ago and kept him until she had to move t a lace that did not allow animals.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Lexington was not around strangers i her previus home since they did not have visitors.
How is this dog around children?: Lexington was not around children in her previous home.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Lexington was not around dogs in her previous home but would bark at them through the window.
How is this dog around cats?: Lexington was not around cats in her previous home.
Resource guarding:: Lexington is not bothered by people going near her food or toys.
Bite history:: Lexington has no history of having bitten another person or animal.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium Energy, Mellow, Affectionate
Other Notes:: Lexington tends t bar at the TV when its on. He gets very panicked when he hears a loud noise in the home. She does not like baths and will try to run away when she gets near the tub. She enjoys being brushed and will lie down on the couch looking to be brushed. He is not bothered by people trimming his nails.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Lexington has no known medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Lexington is a mellow dog that enjoys following people around the home. She likes to play with balls and stuffed toys. She likes to play tug-of-war and fetch at home. She is used to being indoors all day and eats dry dog food. She is very house trained and rarely has accidents at home. She did not go out for any walks in her previous home and would usually pull when she went outside.
Date of intake:: 6/6/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 10 years)
Previously lived with:: An adult
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Lexington is described as mellow and affectionate with a medium level of activity.
Other Notes:: Foster home bio, in foster for 4 weeks Previously lived with: 2 adults, 2 small dogs Behavior towards strangers: Ignores, has allowed approach and appears soft, wiggly. In confined area (narrow walkways), she has been observed to growl and lunge towards human passerby (two occasions). Behavior towards other dogs: Has ignored though observed to lunge, growl at them. Lexington has also been observed to lunge and growl at passerby dogs on leash. Behavior towards children: Ignores on walks but has allowed petting from children when approached slowly House-trained: Yes
Date of assessment:: 6/7/2018
Look:: 2. Dog's eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
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:: Lexington appeared fearful in the assessment room, having a tense, trembling body. She approached the assessor and leaned her body into the assessor, soliciting attention. She stayed very close to the assessor throughout the assessment, seeking comfort, and continued to appear fearful of her surroundings.
Summary:: Slow introductions are recommended between Lexington and respectful dogs.
Summary (1):: 6/7: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Lexington is nervous, trembling, turns head away from approach.
Summary (2):: 6/8: Lexington remains nervous and trembling, preferring to avoid the other dog.
Summary (3):: 6/9-12: Lexington allows greeting from calm male and female dogs but does not interact.
Summary (4):: 6/13-15: Lexington opens up and approaches, play bows, and barks/vocalizes in a group of calm dogs.
Summary (5):: 7/9: Lexington will greet politely, but then mostly keeps to herself.
Summary (6):: 7/10-12: Lexington is tense and keeps to self. 7/14-7/19: Lexington greets a group of calm dogs politely.
Date of intake:: 6/6/2018
Summary:: Lexington had a tense body but allowed handling. She cried when her owner left.
Date of initial:: 6/7/2018
Summary:: Lexington was tense but allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Lexington is described as having a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 7/19 When Lexington first arrived at the Care Center, she was timid but would warm up quickly and engage after a brief introduction. Currently, Lexington remains calm when in her kennel and social with handlers. She allows all handling and shows no wariness of novel people here at the care center. She will engage with her care takers, taking treats and soliciting attention.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Though she has displays social behavior in the care center, in her foster home, Lexington has been observed to readily startle and then escalate to growling and lunging. For these reasons, we believe an adult only home would be most beneficial at this time.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: While Lexington appears fearful of the care center environment, she seeks comfort from people, staying close to them and soliciting attention. In her foster home, she has been observed to lunge and growl when startled. It is important to always go slow and give Lexington the option to walk away from any social interaction. Lexington should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Lexington’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Lexington would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. On-leash reactivity: In her foster home, Lexington has been observed to react to other dogs and human passerby on leash when startled, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Lexington may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs and novel stimuli that may startle her. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.