Animal Profile
Molly
Hello, my name is Molly. My animal id is #188262. I am a desexed female tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 10 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 12/13/2023, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Molly is on emergency placement due to behavioral reasons. She is extremely fearful in the care center. She has to be carried in and out of the building to go outside. Her previous home reports she was shy but was playful with the family in her home. She also lived with a cat that she was playful with as well. Molly had very limited experience with the outside world. Molly would do best in a home environment where she can be slowly exposed to new things. Medically, she is being treated for diarrhea.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Molly is on emergency placement due to behavioral reasons. She is extremely fearful in the care center. She has to be carried in and out of the building to go outside. Her previous home reports she was shy but was playful with the family in her home. She also lived with a cat that she was playful with as well. Molly had very limited experience with the outside world. Molly would do best in a home environment where she can be slowly exposed to new things. Medically, she is being treated for diarrhea. Molly came to ACC as an owner surrender. Her previous owners report her to shy and high energy. In shelter she is reported to be very fearful, and refusing to walk. She may enjoy snacks such as bananas and yogurt. We recommend an experienced home with no children due to her high levels of fear. What my friends at ACC say about me: I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together! I am really treat motivated. You can use treats to teach me new things! I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Please check here for updated adoption hours.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 27.2 lbs
12/13/2023
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-9 months based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - pancaked onto scale, refused to walk, tense/trembling, whale eyes Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean/white adult dentition, limited view due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Trim nails Swab for respiratory sample Rx: Trazodone (8mg/kg) 100mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery
12/18/2023
Hx: reported to have marked diarrhea BAR eating EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC/FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) diarrhea r/o dietary indiscretion vs viral/bacterial vs parasitic vs other metronidazole- (for dogs 15-30 mg/kg) 250mg sig: 1 tab po q 12 hrs x 5 d's panacur for 27 lb dog- 1 treatment q 24 hrs x 5 d's Canned pumpkin or sweet potato- 15 oz q 24 hrs x 5 d's
12/28/2023
[Surgery Template - Dog Spay] Pre-op exam WNL. 504 present with associated accumulation of tarter with 104. Was this dog in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? Estrus Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: 2-0 monocryl, millers Uterine Body Ligated with: 2-0 monocryl, millers Abdominal Closure: 2-0 monocryl, cruciates Skin closure: 2-0 monocryl SQ simple continuous and intradermal Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: Glass Additional Comments: 504 extraction
12/29/2023
Hx: spayed yesterday SO: QAR in kennel, but comes forward when spoken to. Appears to be eating no ocular or nasal dc apparent no coughing or sneezing during observation period no evidence of dc or bleeding from surgical site A: healing post op P: continue to monitor while in care
12/18/2023
Parvo test negative
12/28/2023
Canine OHE performed by Vet: 1374 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents. pain managements: Rimadyl 50 mg/ml Injection- 1 ml was administered SQ post-Op as a one time dose for pain management. RX'D- Rimadyl 100 mg Tablets- 0.5 of a tablet PO SID X 4 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Molly was extremely tense and fearful. She was brought in a rolling grocery bag and had urinated and defecated on herself in the bag. She would not come out for toys or treats. I gently tipped the bag and Molly's owner assisted in getting her out. Once out of the bag, Molly stood tense in the middle of the room, trembling. She briefly sniffed around her curiously and would occasionally take a few steps, but remained tense, trembling, with her ears pinned back and pupils dilated. She remained uninterested in treats and toys, even when presented with high value treats. Molly allowed us to place a leash on her and pick her up with a towel, but stayed tense throughout. Did not collar/scan due to fearfulness.
Date of Intake: 12/13/2023
Basic Information:: Name: Molly Age: 10 months Color: Tan Sex: Female Altered: No Size: Medium Surrender Reason: My son is allergic to dogs and my husband doesn’t want the dog in the house anymore Length of time owned: 7 months Where the previous owner got this dog: My brother asked me to watch her and then moved without taking her with him
Previously lived with:: Lived with: Adults, Children, Cats Additional info: 2 adults 1 cat 1 child (14 years old)
How is this dog around strangers?: Shy/Contact on their terms
How is this dog around children?: Previously lived with one 14-year-old child. Noted to be playful with children
How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: No experience Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: No experience Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: No experience
How is this dog around cats?: Cats: Playful Other Animals: No experience
Resource guarding:: Unknown/Never attempted to touch or take items
Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: No Did the bite break skin: Not reported Date of last bite: Previous bite to another animal: No Did the other animal need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite to an animal: Bitten by another animal: No Did this dog need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite by another animal:
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: High (often playful/busy)
Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: Since she doesn’t go outside I leave wee wee pads around the house cause she never seems to make it to the one in the bathroom, but she still doesn’t really get it on the wee wee pads Behavior concerns: "General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle)" Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Molly does not go on walks, so it is unknown if she is reactive at all How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Fearful - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Fearful - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Fearful
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Medical info: Not reported Allergies: Unsure Allergy info: Not reported Veterinarian: N/A Last vet check: Most recent owner did not take Molly to a vet
For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate, Very active & Playful Where the dog spent most time: Kitchen, Living room Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: "Does not allow bathing or brushing (fearful, uncomfortable)" Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: N/A - never walked on leash Walk Frequency: Does not go on walks Walk length of time: N/A Crate trained: Yes Hours in crate: 8 Type of crate: A large dog cage Additional info: Molly's owner kept the crate open and Molly would occasionally choose to spend time in there. She would do well overnight, but generally preferred to sleep with her owner. She was unbothered when the crate door was closed while she was inside. During car rides, this dog: Has never been in a car Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: Zoom zoom ( meaning let’s run and play); Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: That she loves to cuddle loves looney toons This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: She loves bananas and yogurt and her favorite toy is a cat laser I have for my cat that she loves to chase the light Type of food the dog eats: Dry Food Brand of food: Purina
Date of intake:: 12/13/2023
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 1 cat 1 child (14 years old)
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy
Behavior toward children:: Playful
Behavior toward cats:: Playful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: Molly is reported to be fearful when her previous owner tried to bath and groom her.
Date of assessment:: 12/14/2023
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None, Baulks does not walk Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Stays in one spot trembling Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Arousal Jog comments: Unresponsive does not engage Knock Knock comments: No response Toy Toy comments: No intertest
Summary:: 12/14/23: On Leash: No reaction, fearful, trembled and did not look at helper dog
Summary (1):: Molly may enjoy snacks such as bananas and yogurt.
Summary (7):: 12/21/23: Molly is at the back of the kennel darting back and forth in kennel when handler approaches. She does not come forward for treats or when spoken to in a soft tone. She allows leashing but flattens herself on the kennel floor. Handler is able to reach in and carry her out. She is placed on a drag leash in the yard, refusing to walk to and from the yard. She stands in one spot throughout the interaction with a tucked tail and trembling body. Molly is returned to kennel without issue. 12/17/23: Molly is at the back of the top kennel trembling with ears pinned back and lip licking. She does not come forward for treats or when handler speaks to her in a soft tone. Handler removes linen and a water bowl in front of the kennel and begins attempting to leash her. She begins dodging the leash, darting back and forth in the kennel. The leash is eventually tossed over her head. She does not come forward and handler eventually pulls her forward and carries her out of kennel. In the yard, she allows handler to attach a drag leash. Molly briefly explores her surroundings before remaining in a corner of the yard trembling with her tail tucked under her. She allows pickup and is placed into her kennel where she flees to the back.
Date of intake:: 12/13/2023
Summary:: Fearful and tense
Date of initial:: 12/13/2023
Summary:: Pancaked onto scale, refused to walk, tense/trembling, whale eyes
ENERGY LEVEL:: Previous owner reported energy level to be high
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: Due to high levels of fear we recommend a home with no children.
Potential challenges: : Anxiety,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Molly has been observed to show high levels of fear. Please see handout on Decompression Period. Previous owner reported that Molly shows signs of anxiety such as pacing, whining, and not being able to settle. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety.