Animal Profile


Jellybean

Hello, my name is Jellybean. My animal id is #142559. I am a female white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 2 months 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a agency on 5/6/2022.

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Jellybean is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. She is a fearful dog who is deteriorating. She is anxious in her kennel and grabbing the leash and anything that comes near her, making it difficult to take her out. Medically, she has periodontal disease and is on treatment for CIRDC.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Jellybean is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. She is a fearful dog who is deteriorating. She is anxious in her kennel and grabbing the leash and anything that comes near her, making it difficult to take her out. Medically, she has periodontal disease and is on treatment for CIRDC. Jellybean came to the care center very fearful and shut down. Over the course of a few days, she slowly made friends with people who went slowly with her, allowing leashing but reluctant to come out of her kennel. Over time, she started to come out of the kennel regularly and display social behavior with people, seeking petting and attention when out in the yard and opening up to show her gentle nature. Recently, she has started to deteriorate while living at the care center. She is now in a very anxious state and is difficult to take out of the kennel, grabbing anything that comes near her. Once out, she grabs the leash and does not display the social behavior she was. She needs to leave the care center and be placed in an adult-only home where she can decompress and be given the time and space to show who she truly is. A volunteer writes: "She's one of my favorites," a staff member whispers when she sees me heading out with Jellybean. This dumpling is endlessly lovable, and endlessly looking for love in the shelter, where she has found herself adrift. Within seconds, she is leaning up against her walker, wagging her tail, gazing adoringly with her beautiful blue eyes. Jellybean, who has shown no reactivity to dogs, appears house-trained, and is great on a leash, is an absolute star at all the things that matter in a companion. And what she needs to be happy prove so simple: while she is mesmerized by a massage, she is absolutely content with having a loving hand just sitting on her back. The only difficulty Jellybean has is finding herself in a kennel; she's one of those dogs who so desperately longs for a person or family to call her own again. Her whole life will change the minute you take her home, and we know yours will, as well, suddenly filled with all the love this gem of a dog has to offer.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 73.2 lbs

5/7/2022

Foster exam Estimated age: 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray brought in by agency Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Whale eyed, trembling on bed in back of cage. Slowly walks to exam room. Tail tucked. Allows muzzling, declines food. Tense body for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 120 R = WNL BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar and gingivitis. Bleeding gingiva caudal upper left cheek teeth. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact. Pendulous enlarged caudal mammary glands but unable to express milk. No ohe scar seen. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Fearful May have recently weaned puppies Periodontal disease stage 3/4 Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks Trazodone 200mg po bid indefinitely Advise dental rads and cleaning with local veterinarian when placed. SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

5/7/2022

[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.

5/15/2022

Sneezing, clear nasal discharge. A: CIRDC P: Clavamox 375 mg 2 tablets po bid x 10d Doxycycline 300mg 1 tablet po sid x 10d

5/21/2022

Hx: noted not eating on 5/20, currently on treatment for CIRDC SO: BAR, comes running to kennel door barking, appears to have eaten medication eyes clear, scant clear mucoid nasal dc apparent eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated ambulatory x4 mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC on treatment P: continue to monitor in future if continues to see intermittent anorexia consider checking bloodwork +/- switch treatment to convenia

5/24/2022

Hx: has had CIRDC; noted to have low appetite recently; on presentation, very BAR and ate treats when offered BAR H eating eent- no nasal or ocular discharge; no coughing or sneezing msi- amb x 4; overweight A) No CIRDC-like signs P) monitor

5/25/2022

Hx: has had CIRDC BAR eating eent- no nasal discharge; no coughing on presentation msi- amb x 4 A) No CIRDC-like signs; appears to have recovered P) monitor as some post CIRDC cases have relapsed with pneumonia

5/27/2022

BAR, running back and forth in cage. Jumps on door and barks at me. Staff notes increased thirst. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge. Coughs once during rounds A: Post viral cough. Good energy and pet is eating Increased thirst r/o behavioral vs viral vs other P: Monitor

5/28/2022

Sneezed once during rounds. No coughing heard. Running back in forth in cage, barking, wagging tail. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge A: Pet appears comfortable. P: Monitor

5/13/2022

VET 991088 Administered Penicillin G 300,000 IU/ml 2.4mL SQ

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Officers stated that Jellybean was loose in the precinct and that she was quite friendly but became nervous once put in the crate to be transported here. Once she was here, she became even more nervous; tail tucked, whale eyes. Behavior took over just to be as safe as possible. Behavior stated that Jellybean remains fearful and anxious; whale eyes, lip licking, tail tucked but there are no signs of aggression. Signs on FAS on walk to kennel but once again, no signs of aggression.

Date of intake:: 5/6/2022

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 5/9/2022

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Light Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Fearful in room, a bit whale eyed, keeps to self. Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: A bit tense, wide-eye, turns head away Arousal Jog: Follows Arousal comments: Body low, fearful Knock: No response Knock comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None

Summary:: 5/9/2022: Jellybean greets the helper dog with fearful body language- low body, tail tucked.

Summary (3):: 5/24/22: Jellybean is laying down in her kennel when handlers approach. She is the first one walked so none of the other dogs are jumping and barking. She is immediately presented with a spoonful of peanut butter. She engages with it initially but then when a second handler begins to unlock the kennel, she turns her attention towards the leash. She grabs the leash gently in her mouth but then relinquishes it to eat some peanut butter. She goes back and forth between the leash and PB. Eventually, a leash is placed around her neck and she comes out without issue. Once outside, she wanders the yard and greets another dog in the adjacent pen. When returning to the kennel, Jellybean avoids her kennel, sniffing the ground in front and moving away. She will not go in for treats. Handler allows her to do this for a few minutes then directs her back into her kennel and she goes in. Once in, she grabs the leash biting on it. 5/23/22: Jellybean is jumping up against the kennel bars frantically barking. The kennel is cracked open and she immediately starts grabbing for the leash, getting close to the handler's hands. She will not take treats of any value or spray cheese. She is unable to be leashed safely. 5/22/22: Jellybean is barking and jumping on the kennel door when approached. She frantically bites at the kennel bars. There was blood on the bars due to her biting off part of her tongue. When attempts to remove her are made Jellybean attempts to bite the handler's hand. She is very aroused and will not settle down. Treats and toys did not work. Jellybean attempts to break out and pushes the door open. Her muzzle is sticking out and she continues to attempt to bite the handler. The handler locks the kennel and grabs a second person as a backup. The second person uses spray cheese which Jellybean liked and she was able to be leashed that way. Once leashed she is taken to the yard and she relieves herself. She sniffs the handler and resumes exploring the yard. After she is returned to her kennel Jellybean bites the leash and does not let go for treats or toys. The handler drops the leash and Jellybean continues to tug it. She eventually drops it to adjust her bite and the handler quickly pulls the leash away. Jellybean hard barks and throws her body against the kennel door.

Summary (4):: 5/21/22: Jellybean is barking and jumping on the kennel bars when approached. When attempting to leash her, Jellybean bites and tugs the leash several times. Treats are used but she does not care for treats. The leash is tossed from above and it falls into place. When passing by dogs Jellybean barks and pulls towards them. She is taken outside and she relieves herself. Jellybean pants and looks back at the handler a few times during the walk. When being walked back into the room she avoids going back to the kennel. She circles the handler as they stand in front of the kennel and then pulls hard in the direction of the exit. When Jellybean circles back, she is led into her kennel. She enters but quickly turns around and runs out of the kennel. She circles the handler once more and some pressure is used to put her back in her kennel. Once in, Jellybean bites and tugs at the leash. She drops the leash eventually and begins to whine and bark. 5/20/22: ACS reported that Jellybean will grab the leash in the kennel and try to bite the lock when trying to unlock the door. Once outside, she is reported to be okay. 5/18/22: Note on the board states that Jellybean was leash biting. 5/10/22: Jellybean is at the front of the kennel when approached. The kennel is cracked and the leash is presented. The dogs begin to bark and Jellybean retreats to the back but quickly comes forward again and is easily leashed. She is taken to the yard where she remains tense, tail tucked and hackles raised. She nudges handlers' hands and sits by their legs. Jellybean walks around and relieves herself. She is taken back to her kennel with no issue.

Summary (5):: 5/8/22: Jellybean is laying at the back of her kennel. When handlers approached, she sits still with her body a bit tense. She does not take treats that are tossed to her. The leash is tossed towards her and she initially ducks it, but then allows it to go over her head. She gets up slowly and slowly walks out of the kennel. Once out, she walks to the yard with her tails tucked and body tense. She relieves herself quickly and walks around the yard, tucking her tail again and remaining tense. Due to her fear level, no handling is attempted. Going back inside, she allows the leash to be clipped and returns to the kennel without issue. 5/7/22: Jellybean is laying on her bed at the back of the kennel. She sits up but turns to the back when the handler unlocks the door. She does not engage with treats tossed in. The handler is able to reach in and leash Jellybean. She comes forward and peaks out but does not step out. Jellybean remains like this for a few minutes but then retreats completely to her bed. Interaction is ceased due to her stress level.

Date of intake:: 5/6/2022

Summary:: Tense, tucked tail, whale eyed

Date of initial:: 5/7/2022

Summary:: Tense, trembling, tucked tail, allowed slow handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to level of fear, we recommend a home with no children.

Potential challenges: : Anxiety,Fearful,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Jellybean has appeared highly fearful in the care center, often tense, trembling and walking around with a low body and tucked tail. She has warmed up slightly with slow approach, sometimes sitting by handlers and becoming more tolerant of handling. See handout on Decompression Period. Anxiety: Jellybean displays a high level of anxiety at the care center which manifests in leash biting and grabbing things that come near her kennel. If this occurs in a home setting, please see handout on Anxiety.