Animal Profile
Bella Bigoli
Hello, my name is Bella Bigoli. My animal id is #54669. I am a female tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 5 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/12/2019, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won't allow.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Bella Bigoli is at risk, new hope only, for behavioral reasons. Bella Bigoli has displayed fearful behaviors in the care center and in previous home environment. Bella Bigoli takes a long time to warm up to strangers, and has exhibited growling and hard barking while at the care center and has not allowed for extensive handling. Bella Bigoli is recommended for placement with a new hope rescue partner that can provide reward based training to manage and modify her behaviors. Medically, Bella Bigoli seems healthy.
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A staff member writes: When you first see Bella Bigoli the first thing you notice are her beautiful yet worried eyebrows. Since she is a shy girl at first, the whole look is of a dog seeking someone to tell her it will all be ok. After a day or two of sitting together and getting to know each other at her pace, she started wagging her tail when she saw me! Quickly after that, she was sticking to me like glue, wanting petting and attention, offering kisses and generally winning me over! After just another day, Bella Bigoli now LOVES the company of other dogs, engaging in play, and can spend calm quiet time with groups of new people, slowly getting to know them too. Can you give Bella a chance to win you over?
My medical notes are...
Weight: 52.6 lbs
2/12/2019
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1.5y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -growling throughout exam, increases when touched. piloerection. muzzled. wags tail, held high. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:front teeth seen only, clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:no spay scar seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:good Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
2/14/2019
Request by behavior to place pt on trazadone 10mg/kg BID PO indefinitely in the shelter due to shelter anxiety
2/22/2019
Pre-op exam S: Alert, tail wagging at the front of the kennel. Due to behavior history, pt was only examined visually. O: BAR, MMs pink EENT: No discharge OU, nose H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted. No coughing or sneezing. Abd: Not palpated M/S/I: Amb x4, no wounds or lameness noted Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: Appropriate surgical candidate P: Spay today 1088
2/22/2019
After pt was anesthetized, her ventrum was examined and pt was found to have generalized pustular pyoderma on her ventral abdomen, inguinal region and thorax, including where the spay incision would be located. Surgery was cancelled on account of this infection - temporary waiver. PLAN: Cefpodoxime 250 mg PO SID x10 days - as long as the infection has cleared up at this point, surgery can be scheduled. Otherwise, please seek further veterinary care, ideally **prior to conclusion of antibiotics. 1088
2/22/2019
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with pyoderma and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
2/22/2019
Pet was surgery rejected due to Pyoderma. Anesthesia log: Pre Medication: Morphine 4 mg/mL injectable, 4.5 mL IM, once at 10:40 am Dexdomitor 0.5 mg/mL injectable, 0.2 mL IM, once at 10:40 am Induction: Ketamine 100 mg/mL injectable; 0.35 mL IV, once at 11:20 am Propofol 10 mg/ml injectable; 2 ml IV, once at 11:20 am
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake, Bella Bigoli did not allow handling by admissions staff. Bella Bigoli hard barked and low growled whenever I looked in her direction. I was able to slide her treats across the floor, which she ate. I was unable to approach the owner at all without Bella Bigoli hard barking and growling. The owner placed a collar and leash on her and led her to the medical intake room.
Date of Intake: 2/12/2019
Basic Information:: Bella Bigoli was surrendered to our facilities due to the landlord not permitting pets. Bella Bigoli is a tan and white large mixed breed female dog who is 1 year and 5 months old. The owner had received from a friend after their dog had a litter. The owner had Bella since Christmas of 2017.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Bella Bigoli is reportedly unfriendly around strangers. Her owner reported that she will growl and hard bark. They stated that after Bella has met someone several times, she no longer growls or barks. She will play gently and exuberantly with adults.
How is this dog around children?: Bella Bigoli has been around children up to the age of 9. She is reportedly fearful around them and will growl and bark, like with strangers. The owner stated that Bella has warmed up with children if they give her food.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Bella Bigoli has been around large and small, male and female dogs. She did not go to dog parks, but she was around her owner's friend's dogs. She is reportedly relaxed, respectful, and playful with then. She will play gently and exuberantly with other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Bella Bigoli has not been around cats before.
Resource guarding:: Bella Bigoli does not have any resource guarding behaviors. Her owner was able to touch or remove her food, treats, and toys without a problem.
Bite history:: Bella Bigoli has never bitten another animal or person.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: Bella Bigoli is not bothered when pushed or pulled off of furniture, when held or restrained, when disturbed while sleeping or resting, when given a bath, or when her nails are trimmed. The owner did not brush Bella Bigoni. She will growl and bark if someone approaches the home and when strangers approach the owner.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Bella Bigoli reportedly had an allergic reaction to an unknown substance last year. Her veterinarian recommended Benadryl to control the symptoms.
For a New Family to Know: Bella Bigoli is described as being protective, smart, and lovable. When you are home, Bella Bigoli likes to follow you around. She likes to play with fabric toys, bones, and stuffed animals. She will play tug of war. Bella Bigoli has been kept indoors only. She slept in a dog bed in her owner's room. She is used to eating dry dog food from Royal Canin and previously from Hill's Science Diet. She is accustomed to eating 3 days per meal. She does not seem to have a favorite day. She is house trained and does not have accidents. She is trained to use wee wee pads and will use the bathroom on any surface outside. When left home alone, she will whine or bark. She has never been left alone in a yard or been crate trained. She knows the commands sit, down, give paw, and spin. She is used to walks on leash and playing in yards with other dogs for exercise. She pulls moderately to very hard on the leash. She has not been walked without a leash. Bella Bigoli's favorite thing to do is play with bones and toys. Her owner's favorite thing about her is how smart she is and how much she seems to understand when you talk to her.
Date of intake:: 2/12/2019
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (in home 2 yrs)
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Growls, barks
Behavior toward children:: Fearful, will growl and bark
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed, gentle, playful and respectful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Bella Bigoli is described as having a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 2/17/2019
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): Fearful- tense, trembling Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Avoids at first, tense and trembling, approached when coaxed over Handling Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful Comments: Tense and trembling, allows handling Arousal Jog: Follows (low body, fearful) Arousal comments: None Knock: No response Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None
Summary:: Bella Bigoli's previous owner described her behavior around other dogs as "relaxed, gentle, playful and respectful". Slow introductions are recommended to other social, playful dogs. 2/15: When introduced off leash to a male greeter dog, Bella Bigoli greets politely and wanders the pen, checking in with him periodically. 2/16: Bella Bigoli greets a male dog politely and wanders the pen. 2/19: Bella Bigoli engages in running play with male and female dogs.
Date of intake:: 2/12/2019
Summary:: Barked, growled, did not allow handling
Date of initial:: 2/12/2019
Summary:: Growling throughout, especially when touched
ENERGY LEVEL:: Bella Bigoli is described as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 2/18/19: When handler was walking Bella Bigoli down the hallway, she moved away and growled at a group of people being passed. Once outside, she warmed up to handler a little but remained wary, maintaining a distance.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Bella Bigoli is reported to bark and growl at new people and at children. At the care center, she is very fearful and takes awhile to warm up. For these reasons, we recommend an adult only home. Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment and seen at the care center, the behavior department recommends Bella Bigoli be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Bella Bigoli to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Bella Bigoli to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Bella Bigoli presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Bella Bigoli is reported to bark and growl at new people and at children. She is also very fearful at the care center and has barked and growled at times. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.