Animal Profile
Miley
Hello, my name is Miley. My animal id is #85785. I am a desexed female black dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 1 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 1/18/2020, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Miley is at risk for behavioral reasons. Miley came to us as an owner surrender after her owner fell on hard times. At the care center, Miley has displayed a low threshold for arousal and is easily overstimulated. While in her foster home, Miley bit the foster's face twice, not breaking skin but with no clear trigger. She has also shown some resource guarding, and bit a small dog in her previous home. Miley would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification and reward based training. Miley has potential, but will need to go to a home experienced with these types of behaviors as well as an understanding that she will need a slow approach to help her acclimate. Medically, Miley was diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex which is contagious to other animals and will need further care.
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A Volunteer Writes: So, first off, this pretty 9-years-young Gal smells soooo good! She marches right beside me as we walk. She know her commands, Sit, Stay...for a treat, of course!!! Bonus, she's housebroken! Miley LOVES having her head scratched and can sit on a bench with you for hours. She's curious like she may have a little hound dog in her, but she's quick to be attentive to her human when called. She is also very Dog-curious, seeming very interested in her fellow doggos. An all around delight to walk and spend time with, my Gurl Miley.... she ain't no Wreckin' Ball!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 56 lbs
1/19/2020
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 9 years old - exam is consistent with adult dog Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative - MC placed during exam History: Surrendered. VERY dog-reactive, but no physical health concerns. Subjective: Alert, walks well on leash Observed Behavior - Wags tail and entire hind end, eats cheese, seems very friendly. She urinated a large amount in the exam room - seemed to have been holding it in for a while. She was muzzled for some of the exam due to her behavior history. Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean incisors and canines - did not view the PMs and Ms due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic, no coughing or sneezing ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, not distended, soft U/G: Female, small nipples and vulva, no vulvar discharge or mammary masses. Ventral midline abd scar consistent with spay scar. MSI: Small nodule on 3rd toe of the left hind foot - pigmented, no discharge. Decreased extension in hips bilaterally. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Small mass on LHL 2. Decreased extension in both hips - R/O osteoarthritis vs. non-compliant patient Prognosis: Good Plan: Monitor mass; consider FNA/bx. Monitor gait, consider NSAID trial. 1088
1/30/2020
Estimated age:9yo History:BAR Observed Behavior -nervous, allowed all medical handling Objective T =np P =120 R =32 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted, sneezing during exam Oral Exam:muzzled, clean adult incisors PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:externally normal Assessment sneezing r/o kennel cough Prognosis:excellent Plan: doxycycline 300mg: 3/4 tab PO SID x 10 days okay for foster
2/18/2020
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9yrs based on previous hx. MC found? scanned positive. History: Returned from foster due to lunging and biting (without breaking skin) at foster parent. Subjective / Observed Behavior - Visual exam only. P was vaccinated using squeeze shoot and double leashed. No escalation. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: did not evaluate PLN: No enlargements noted ABD: appears normal, not distended. U/G: spayed female. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal. Assessment nuclear sclerosis Prognosis: good Plan: await rescue SURGERY: spayed
2/21/2020
Standing at door wagging tail. Barks once I look at her. ACS reports dog urinating more frequently. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge. No C or Sneezing A: Dog does not appear stressed in kennel. Plan If increased urinations persists, submit free catch urine to idexx for UA
2/24/2020
Starting Trazadone 200 mg PO BID until otherwise directed to help reduce FAS.
3/5/2020
BCS 5/9
3/7/2020
Hx: reported to be sneezing on symptoms board SO: BAR in kennel, barking and wagging tail at kennel door eyes clear, no ocular dc mild mucoid nasal dc and sneezing A: CIRDC likely P: move to iso doxycycline 300mg give 1 tablet PO SID x10d enrofloxacin 204mg give 1 and 1/4 tablet PO SID x10d cerenia 60mg 1 tablet PO SID x4d recheck in 7d
3/4/2020
Because behavior unable to take a weight.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Miley was very happy and tail wagging in admissions office. She allowed many people to come into the room and
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Miley is wonderful with strangers, she will readily approach them and wag her tail wanting to be pet. Miley will bark at people when she is inside the home and sees someone outside opening their car doors.
How is this dog around children?: no exposure.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Foster person kept Miley away from dogs due to her past bite history.
How is this dog around cats?: Miley would try to chase cats and squirrels while out on walks.
Resource guarding:: On 1/30 foster person was putting Miley's leash on. Foster person did not notice a toy laying on the ground, and when foster person bent down to grab the leash on the floor Miley jumped up at foster persons face making contact. Foster person believes Miley may have been guarding her toy. Miley did not cause any injuries or broken skin. No other guarding behavior has been noted.
Bite history:: On 2/16 Miley and foster person were laying on the couch. Miley was laying on her back and foster person was petting her on the belly and making eye contact when Miley all of a sudden lunged forward making contact with persons face. Foster continued rubbing her belly and slowly moved away, Miley did not have a reaction or try to get away, she stayed in the same position. Miley did not cause any injuries or broken skin.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high energy
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Dog has been vomiting almost every time she eats or drinks. She sneezes when going outside.
For a New Family to Know: Miley is very affectionate, she is high energy. Miley enjoys milk bones. She loves long walks on the beach and going on walks with her person. She loves everyone she meets and just wants to be your best friend!
Date of intake:: 1/18/2020
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: In a foster home for three weeks
Previously lived with:: An adult
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, will sometimes bark at people she seems outside when in the home
Behavior toward dogs:: Lunges, growls, snaps, and has bitten
Behavior toward cats:: Attempts to chase when she sees them outside
Resource guarding:: Yes, Miley will growl when a toy is taken from her. In her foster home, she jumped up and bit but did not break skin when the foster picked up something that was next to a toy.
Bite history:: Yes, in her first home Miley bit a small dog that approached her on an extendable leash. Miley bit the dog, resulting in torn skin that needed stitches. In her foster home, Miley bit her foster twice but did not break skin either time. The first incident occured when she bent down to pick up a leash that was next to Miley's toy. Miley jumped up and bit her face, making contact but causing no injury. The second incident occurred when Miley and the foster were laying on the couch with the foster making eye contact with Miley and rubbing her belly. Miley lunged forward with no apparent warning and bit the foster's face, making contact but not causing injury.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Miley is described as having a high level of activity.
Other Notes:: 1/18/20: Owner Surrender Previously lived with: An adult and a child Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Tolerant but excitable Behavior toward dogs: Lunges, growls, snaps, and has bitten Resource guarding: Yes, Miley will growl when a toy is taken from her Bite history: Yes, a small dog approached Miley on an extendable leash. Miley bit the dog, resulting in torn skin that needed stitches. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Miley is described as having a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/19/2020
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): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Body soft, jumps up, stays by assessor Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Handling comments: Body soft, leans into pets Arousal Jog: Engages in play (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (exuberant) Knock Comments: Jumps up Toy: Grips, firm Toy comments: Body soft
Summary:: 1/19/2020: Due to Miley's known dog history only a gate greeting is done. When Miley sees a dog at the gate she sniffs the dog and her hackles go up. Miley moves away avoiding and further greeting at the fence.
Date of intake:: 1/18/2020
Summary:: Loose body, allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: Miley is described as having a medium-high level of activity. At the care center, she displays 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 her energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Miley presents to be a challenge in the care center with her dog reactivity, she remains highly social when interacting with her human caretakers. She will often engage with the handler by jumping up to seek attention and she will follow the handler around.
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 Miley's bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Miley 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 Miley to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Miley to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Miley presents with outside of the care centers. Single-pet home: Due to Miley's bite history with another dog, we recommend a single pet home and that Miley be kept at a distance from other dogs.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog),On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Miley is reported to growl when toys are taken from her. She has lunged and bit a person who picked something up that was near her toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Bite history (dog/human): Miley bit a small dog that approached her as the dog was on an extendable leash. The bite resulted in torn skin that required stitches. She also bit her foster person twice, neither time resulting in broken skin or injury (see bite history). Please see handout on Bite History. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Miley is reported to lunge, growl, and snap at dogs. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Miley jumps up on people a lot in a social manner. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Handling/touch sensitivity: In her foster home, Miley bit her foster person while the foster person was laying on the couch with her rubbing her belly. This bite was potentially a result of a handling sensitivity. It is important that Miley always be given the option to walk away when being pet or handled with frequent breaks in petting being taken. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity.