Pearl
Hello, my name is Pearl. My animal id is #81959. I am a desexed female white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 2 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 1/17/2020, with the surrender reason stated as other.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Pearl is at risk for behavioral reasons. Although Pearl has displayed social behavior, she has exhibited distance increasing behaviors such as lunging and barking, particularly toward unfamiliar people. Pearl would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification. Medically, Pearl has osteoarthritis which may need long term care.
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A staff member writes: A precious pearl.. glistening and beautiful for all to see. Pearl is quite the show stopper within our care center. Much so that she will stop in her tracks to say "hello" to any adoring fans within her path. This amazing beauty is currently up for adoption at the Manhattan care center. While we recommend a slow approach and experienced home for her future caretakers, there is no doubt that her couch potato antics and amazing belly flops won't charm you and bring a smile to your face.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 69.4 lbs
11/19/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History :Stray Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - Very sweet, loose body, tail wagging, seeking attention. Allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 7-8/9 EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge. AS mild to moderate ceruminous debris, errythematous, AD WNL. Oral Exam: adult dentition, scant tartar noted on molars and canines, no oral lesions. MM pink, moist, CRT <2s. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmurs or arrythmias ausculted. Normal BV sounds, no crackles or wheezes. ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated but difficult to palpate due to weight U/G: FI,no spay scar/tattoo noted, pendulous mammary glands, no MGT, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no ectoparasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed, normal externally Assessment: Obese Otitis externa AS Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BAC Cleaned ears Start Mometamax 2-3 drops AS BID x 7 days Recheck ears 11/27 SURGERY: Ok for sx
11/24/2019
History 11/19/19 stray intake: Obese, otitis AS, cleaned and started mometomax. 11/24 today: Lameness and reluctance to walk noted S/O: QARH, tense and timid, but no signs of aggression and allows all handling. Walks well at times, but refuses and pulls against lead or sits down at other times. EENT: Eyes clear, ears greasy (likely from medication), no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pink, CRT <2, scant tartar H/L: muffled due to obesity, but no obvious murmur, SSP; Lungs eupneic ABD: Tense, non painful, no masses palpated but unable to palpate deeply due to obesity U/G: Female intact, pendulous MGs MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with waddling gait, unable to discern single limb lameness (generalized lameness), LHL bows out laterally when bearing weight, repeatable crack in left stifle when flexed, left stifle feels thickened, BCS 9/9 CNS: Mentation appropriate -CBC: NSF -CHEM: mild hyperglobulinemia 4.7 (2.5-4.5), mild hyperchloesterolemia 330 (110-320) -T4: low 0.8 (1-4) A: Obese Otitis Lameness - non specific, suspect chronic changes/OA in multiple joints secondary to obesity Low T4 - ro true hypothyroidism vs euthyroid vs other P: CBC/CHEM/T4 Start rimadyl 4.4 mg/kg PO SID x 7 days, then recheck Suspect lameness will not resolve until adequate weight loss is achieved Recommend thryoid panel to determine if hypothyroidism.
11/26/2019
Hx: 11/19 stray intake: Obese, otitis AS, cleaned and started mometamax 11/24: Lameness and reluctance to walk. Repeat bloodwork, low T4. Started on rimadyl. -CBC: NSF -CHEM: mild hyperglobulinemia 4.7 (2.5-4.5), mild hyperchloesterolemia 330 (110-320) -T4: low 0.8 (1-4) 11/26: Pre-op exam, scheduled for sx at outer clinic tomorrow. SO: BARH, no c/s/v/d. Excellent appetite, unremarkable elimination. Eyes: Grossly appropriate OU. Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic U/G: Normal external genitalia. No discharge. Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with waddling gait, unable to discern single limb lameness (generalized lameness), LHL bows out laterally when bearing weight. BCS = 9/9 Integument: Otherwise unremarkable haircoat. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. A: Obese Otitis (not examined today) Lameness- suspect chronic changes/OA most likely secondary to obesity Low T4- r/o true hypothyroidism vs euthyroid vs other P: CTM while at BACC Spay Continue rimadyl 4.4mg/kg PO SID x 7 days until 12/1 Suspect lameness will not resolve until adequate weight loss is achieved Recommend thryoid panel to determine if hypothyroidism Sx: Ok for sx
12/9/2019
Pre-op exam: Hx: Otitis externa AS 11/19 on intake. Treated with mometamax x 1 wk. Obese. Unspecified lameness 11/24. Treated with rimadyl. BW 11/26 showed low T4 - r/o hypothyroid vs sick euthyroid. Was in foster. Here for spay tomorrow. S/O) BARH. MM pk. EENT: Eyes clr OU. Ears - slight brown d/c AD, cln AS. NND. Oral: Grade 1/4 ddz. MSI: BCS= 8/9, obese. But lost 2 lbs since 11/19. H/L: no c/s. NSR, NM. clr and eup. Abd: SNP. UG: Pendulous MG, no MGT's. Skin in spay area clr. A) Obese Otitis externa resolved AS but Slight AD. No signs of lameness. P) Cleaned ears. Ok for spay. Weight loss necessary - hx of lameness. Recom repeat full BW with T4, add on T4 panel if suspect hypothyroidism.
1/17/2020
DVM Progress Exam History: Check spay incision (spay done 12/10/19) Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Rolls over for belly rubs immediately! Very friendly. Objective BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: neg oral PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spay incision CDI, no discharge, fully healed; gray spay tattoo present MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: mild amount liquid-ey stool ventral tail base and perineum Assessment 5 yo FS mix 1. post spay - incision healed Prognosis: Good Plan: Follow up with regular DVM as needed
1/17/2020
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 yo Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: Stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Very sweet and gentle. Rolls over for belly rubs. Allows all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 108 R = 28 BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: neg oral PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, green spay tattoo, no active vaginal discharge noted during exam but mucopurulent blood-tinged vaginal discharge dripped on the floor in holding area prior to exam MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, stiff gait x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: small amount fecal matter caked to ventral tail base Assessment 5 yo FS mix 1. vaginal discharge r/o vaginitis vs. UTI vs. stump pyometra vs. other 2. obese 3. stiff gait r/o DJD vs. 2o to obesity vs. other Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks UA with culture (U/S guided cysto) Cleaned perivulvar area with chlorhexidine solution Clavamox 375 mg PO BID x 10 days R/c vulvar discharge in 1 week Start weight management plan SURGERY: Already spayed
1/21/2020
Urinalysis and Urine Culture and Sensitivity NSF
1/24/2020
BAR sitting in the front of kennel. Eating well. She is very calm and friendly. Takes treats very gently. No vaginal discharge noted today. Continue with current tx plan.
1/29/2020
Hx: previously diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Has been developing some behavior issues that had not been noted during previous time in shelter. When in shelter last time was on carprofen course. Will restart S: BAR in kennel, taking treats O: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent walking with stilted gait A: Osteoarthritis P: Rimadyl 100mg 1 tablet PO SID x14d recheck in 14d, if tolerating well then plan to extend indefinitely
1/31/2020
Starting trazodone for in shelter anxiety Trazodone 100mg 1 and 1/2 tablets PO BID indefinitely unless otherwise instructed
12/10/2019
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Pearl allowed to be collared, scanned for a microchip, and have a leash placed on her. Pearl jumped out of the car on her own and would come towards counselor when called over. Pearl had a loose body throughout intake and allowed all petting.
Basic Information:: Pearl is an approx 5 year old medium sized female dog that was brought into BACC as a stray.
Date of intake:: 11/19/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history
Other Notes:: In foster from 11/26/19 - 12/9/19, Pearl displayed no concerning behavior and ignored the cats in the foster's home.
Date of assessment:: 11/20/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact, leans in, soft Exuberant handling: Seeks contact, leans in, soft Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows, loose Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: No response Toy Toy comments: Firm grip, loose bodied
Summary:: Pearl was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 11/20: When off leash at the Care Center, Pearl is introduced to a novel male dog. She greets with a stiff posture and high tail. Her leash is held as a precaution and she wanders the pens. The male approaches and sniffs her rear, and Pearl freezes and low growls. The male is easily redirected and Pearl resumes her exploration of the pens. 11/24: Pearl greeted a novel male with a softer posture today. She engaged in brief flirty behavior him- she presented her rear for the male with a flagging tail and would follow him through the pens continually presenting herself. 1/19/2020- Gate Greet Only. When Pearl greeted a male dog through the gate, she is very stiff and then begins to growl.
Date of intake:: 11/19/2019
Summary:: Loose bodied, allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 11/19/2019
Summary:: Loose bodied, attention seeking, allowed all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: Pearl displays a medium energy level in the care center, we recommend daily mental and physical stimulation as a way to direct her energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 1/23: Pearl likes to flop down on the ground for belly rubs when returning to her kennel, and she sometimes needs to be picked up and brought to her bed. She can appear a bit barrier reactive when visited inside her kennel, but the behavior resolves when the barrier is gone. 1/28: During a walk, a handler walked passed Pearl and Pearl bit her shoe, she released and then lunged towards handler's leg though no contact was made; after handler moved away, Pearl was barking and pulling towards handler.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Pearl being reported to bark and growl at certain people we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Pearl has been observed to bark and growl at handlers, she has also been observed to lunge towards them, snapping and biting on one instance (no broken skin). Due to these observed concerns, we feel as though Pearl would be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can reassess Pearl's behavior in a more stable home environment. Guidance from a professional trainer or veterinary behaviorist is highly advised, force-free, reward based training only. Pearl's reactive behavior has increased as her stay in the care center has increased. In consideration of her social and highly tolerant behavior at the start of her time here, we cannot be certain how much of the deterioration is due to the shelter environment and what behaviors will be demonstrated when she is settled in a new home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Pearl is reported to bark and growl at some unfamiliar people. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. On Leash Reactivity/barrier frustration: Pearl is reported to bark and growl at dogs. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.
