Animal Profile
Avery
Hello, my name is Avery. My animal id is #142114. I am a desexed female white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 4/30/2022.
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Avery is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. She has displayed high levels of reactivity toward other dogs in the care center, in one instance biting a staff member in the midst of reacting toward other dogs' kennels. The bite didn't break the skin but left bruising. She otherwise remains social with her handlers. Medically, Avery is apparently healthy.
Avery is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. She has displayed high levels of reactivity toward other dogs in the care center, in one instance biting a staff member in the midst of reacting toward other dogs' kennels. The bite didn't break the skin but left bruising. Avery continues to display reactivity and frustration toward neighboring dogs and will spin and snap toward handlers. She otherwise remains social with her handlers when not in the presence of other dogs in the shelter, however has become a concern for being to safely handle her. Medically, Avery currently has CIRDC with high concerns pneumonia is present.
Avery is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. She has displayed high levels of reactivity towards other dogs in the care center, in one instance previously biting a staff member in the midst of reacting toward other dogs' kennels. The bite didn't break the skin but left bruising. Avery improved after relocating her kennel in the care center but now has regressed to the point of redirecting toward staff again as they are removing her from the kennel. Avery continues to display reactivity and frustration toward neighboring dogs and will spin and snap toward handlers. She otherwise remains social with her handlers when not in the presence of other dogs in the shelter. Medically, Avery is now healthy.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Avery is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. She has displayed high levels of reactivity towards other dogs in the care center, in one instance previously biting a staff member in the midst of reacting toward other dogs' kennels. The bite didn't break the skin but left bruising. Avery improved after relocating her kennel in the care center but now has regressed to the point of redirecting toward staff again as they are removing her from the kennel. Avery continues to display reactivity and frustration toward neighboring dogs and will spin and snap toward handlers. She otherwise remains social with her handlers when not in the presence of other dogs in the shelter. Medically, Avery is now healthy. Avery arrived at the care center as a stray with no known history. Throughout her stay in the care center, she has appeared highly social with all handlers met and at times may express excitement through the means of jumping up and play-mouthing. Though she remains social, she has begun to display some challenges with reactivity to other dogs and will often lunge toward them and hard bark. While being walked by a handler in the care center, Avery began to lunge and hard bark toward other kennels, at one point biting the staff member on the thigh in the midst of reactivity (resulting in bruising). It is not known with certainty if this bite may have been accidental or the result of redirected frustration and reactivity. She has recently been observed to continue to redirect frustration toward handlers, turning and snapping in one instance when being taken out of a room with many neighboring dogs. At this time, she may benefit most from leaving the care center and should be placed in an experienced, adult-only home as the only resident dog.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 51 lbs
4/30/2022
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: scanned negative, placed chip Evidence of Cruelty: none seen Observed Behavior: Dog reactive, upon returning to cage, Avery started growling and attempting to cage fight with other dogs, allowed muzzle to be placed and LVT task completed without issue Sex: female intact, no scar or tattoo seen Estimated Age: 3 years Subjective: describe how the animal is presenting and any known history Eyes: wnl Ears: wnl Oral Exam: wnl, slight dental tartar Nose: no discharge : Preliminary Assessment: apparently healthy Plan: DVM EXAM
5/8/2022
Per Dr. 1657, At 1:32 pm gave 0.7ml dexmedetomidine IM and 0.7 ml butorphanol IM bottle #18 in order to sedate for radiographs Shot lateral and VD radiographs of thorax (uploaded to vet documents) Placed 18g IV catheter in R cephalic vein and gave a 500ml bolus of LRS IV over 20 minutes. Returned patient to kennel and gave 0.7 ml atipamazole IM in order to reverse sedation.
5/19/2022
Administered Penicillin-G, (300,000IU/kg) 1.5 ml SC
5/2/2022
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5yrs Microchip noted on Intake? none detected. History: Subjective: Stray, brought in by the NYPD. Observed Behavior - very friendly and food motivated, allowed for all medical handling while distracted with treats. P does better with minimal restraint. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective P = 100 R = 32 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mod brown tartar buildup noted in the upper canines, otherwise clean dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, swollen vulva but no discharge, developed nipples MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment A1) Developed nipples A2) Swollen vulva A3) Mild periodontal dz Prognosis: Good to Excellent Plan: intake treatment performed SURGERY: Okay for surgery
5/3/2022
Hx: Blood noted in kennel 5/2, not seen right now S: Pt is active and walking around, wagging tail O: No coughing or sneezing, nasal or ocular discharge. Amb x4. Appropriate mentation. No skin lesions noted on cageside exam. A: Blood noted in kennel, prominent vulva noted on prev exam, R/O in heat vs. minor trauma P: CTM 1088
5/5/2022
Starting trazodone due to FAS in shelter. Trazodone 175 mg PO BID indefinitely while in the shelter. 1088
5/7/2022
Hx: Reported having nasal dc and coughing on symptoms board SO: BAR, comes forward in kennel, taking treats and wagging tail eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated ambulatory x4 mentation alert and appropriate A: apparently healthy P: continue to monitor for signs of CIRDC
5/8/2022
Hx: Noted on rounds coughing B-QAR eent- no nasal or ocular discharge hl- 80hr (sedated) reg nm abd- relaxed msi- amb x 4 neuro- nsf A) r/o pneumonia P) Dog sedation: Using 0.7ml dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) and 0.7ml butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan-0.7ml IM Chest Radiographs: small focal area of consolidation on the left central lung area (noted best on the V/D) r/o pneumonia vs other Clavamox- 375mg sig: 1 tab po q 12 hrs x 7 d's LRS- IV bolus- 500ml
5/11/2022
Collected nasal swab sample for PCR. Administered Penicillin-G, (22,000IU/kg) 2.25ml SC. Continue with Clavamox, add in doxycycline as per Strep Zoo response treatment plan. -Clavamox 22mg/kg PO BID x 10 days -Doxycycline 200mg (10mg/kg) PO SID x 10 days
5/13/2022
In isolation on treatment for CIRDC reported having variable appetite SO: BAR, wagging tail at front of kennel has eaten all medication A: CIRDC on treatment P: continue with current plan
5/14/2022
Reason for recheck: CIRDC day 7 - move out? Cage side exam S/O: EENT: clear OU, but dog is still coughing with serous nasal discharge Oral Exam: NE H/L: NE Abd: No obvious distention MSI: Amb x 4, NOSF Mentation: normal, BARH A: CIRDC, not resolved P: Recheck day 10 (5/17)
5/15/2022
Pet is eating but coughing and grey mucoid nasal discharge persists on clavamox & doxycycline. A: Concerned pneumonia present. Plan Stop Clavamox & Doxycycline Admin Convenia 80mg/ml 2ml sq Start Enrofloxacin 204mg 1 tablet po sid x 10d
5/17/2022
S: Alert in kennel, barking and energetic, jumping around O: Mild coughing and sneezing. Mild serous nasal discharge. Appears to be breathing comfortably. A: CIRDC, not concerned for pneumonia at this time P: CWCT 1088
5/24/2022
Hx: has had CIRDC BAR H eating eent- no nasal or ocular discharge; coughing a little msi- amb x 4 A) No CIRDC-like but coughing a little P) monitor consider moving out holding off on further antibiotics (antibiotics select for more resistant bacteria)
5/29/2022
No CIRDC like signs on presentation
6/4/2022
Hx: Reported not eating today on symptoms board SO: BAR, comes running to kennel door, jumping up. Taking treat eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated ambulatory x4 mentation alert and appropriate A: apparently healthy P: continue to monitor for anorexia
6/11/2022
Increase trazodone 100mg 2 tablets PO BID indefinitely
6/21/2022
Hx: presents for spaying BAR FAS EENT- No ocular or nasal discharge HL- eupneic UG- FI MSI- NSF A) No contraindications for anesthesia based on PE P) Dog Spay Was this dog in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? No Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: 0 pds millers knots; double ligated Uterine Body Ligated with: 2-0 pds millers knot and uterine vessels ligated individually; double ligated; broad ligaments ligated with 2-0 pds Abdominal Closure: 0 pds simple continuous Skin closure: 2-0 pds subcutaneous and subcuticular – simple continuous and modified mattress respectively; no skin sutures placed Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline
5/28/2022
As per offsite lab, Respiratory PCR: Positive for pneumovirus, mycoplasma, and herpesvirus
6/1/2022
Nasal swab was taken
6/11/2022
As per offsite lab, Respiratory PCR: Positive for Herpesvirus, Parainfluenza, and Mycoplasma
6/21/2022
Neuter performed by Vet: 1657 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents. Start the following pain managements: Rimadyl 100 mg Tablets, Give 1 tablet, orally, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery. -- “ Dispensed med’s in the Post Operation white box” by client care.—
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Avery was very friendly. A bit dog reactive but nothing too concerning. Very curious and alert. Accepted treats, collaring and leashing. Easy walk to kennel.
Date of intake:: 4/30/2022
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Bite history:: In the shelter, Avery was being walked past a row of kennels and began to lunge and snap toward them. She bit the handler on the leg as they were walking out the room with Avery and it is unclear if this bite was a result of a redirection.
Date of assessment:: 5/1/2022
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Body soft, stays by assessor, mouths with light pressure Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Soft body, stands still Arousal Jog: Engages in play (exuberant) Arousal comments: Jumps up Knock: Approaches (exuberant) Knock comments: Jumps up Toy: Grips, takes away Toy comments: Body soft
Summary:: 5/1/22: Avery approaches a novel dog a bit tense at first, she then softens and wags her tail.
Summary (3):: 6/10/22: Avery is laying in her kennel and sits up allowing the handler to place a leash on her. She pulls hard, sometimes walking on her back legs only. In the yard, she sits for treats and allows handler to clip a drag leash on her collar. She remains near handlers, allowing petting. When jumping up on handler, Avery will mouth handlers hands. Treats are used to releash her. She returns to kennel without issue. 6/10/22: Avery is jumping up in kennel when approached. Handler is able to leash her with treats, a second leash is placed over her for safety reasons. She is then taken out where she begins to jump up on handlers and mouthing with light pressure. Once outside, she explores her surroundings and handler tries to clip a drag leash when Avery then flips her head and begins to jump up a little. She continues to jump up on handlers and in one instance, nips and grabs at handler's PPE gown. Afterwards, she sniffs arounds and lunges at the pigeons. She is brought back inside without issue. 6/9/22: It was reported by a staff member who was walking Avery that she began to spin around and snap toward them as she was being walked out the kennel room and into the hallway. Avery had previously been barking toward other dogs passing her kennel before being taken out. 6/4/22: While standing in the hallway with familiar handlers, Avery stiffens and her ears go back when an unfamiliar handler comes down the hallway. She then barks and she is pulled away. 6/1/22: Avery is in the hallway with another handler when she sees another familiar handler. She begins to play bow and wag her tail with a soft body. She tries to go up to handler and takes treats gently. Treats are tossed so she follows the other handler. 5/7/22: Avery is at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body. She is easily leashed and taken outside where she relieves herself. She jumps up on handler socially and licks their arms and hands. She is brought back inside without issue. 5/6/22: Avery is at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body. She is easily leashed and taken out where she relieves herself and jumps up on handlers in a social manner. She is brought back to her kennel without issue.
Summary (4):: 5/3/22: Avery is at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body. She is easily leashed and taken to the yard. Once in the yard she relieves herself. Avery explores the yard and notices a dog in the next pen. Avery stiffens and then begins to lunge and hard bark at the dog. She is moved away and taken back to her kennel. 5/1/22: Staff member reported that when taking Avery out of the kennel she was lunging and barking towards other dog's kennels. Avery then bit the staff member on the thigh, biting and releasing and continuing to react to the dogs. The bite did not break skin but did result in significant bruising.
Date of intake:: 4/30/2022
Summary:: Social, reactive to dogs
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Avery 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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to jumpy and mouthy behavior seen as the care center, we recommend a home without children. Single pet home/no dog parks: Due to the level of reactivity displayed toward dogs, we recommend a home with no other dogs. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Avery displaying high levels of reactivity toward dogs with the potential to redirect, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Bite history (human),Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Avery jumps up a lot in a social manner. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Avery has shown some mouthiness at the care center, applying light pressure. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Bite history: Avery bit a handler during in instance of reactivity toward other dogs' kennels in-shelter, but should still be managed carefully outside of a kennel environment. See handout on Bite History. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Avery has been observed to lunge and bark at dogs. In shelter, she has been observed to redirect frustration toward other dogs' kennels by snapping toward her handlers. It is unknown how this reactivity may translate outside of the care center. It is recommended that Avery be muzzled for street walks in areas where other dogs may be present. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.