Animal Profile
Princess
Hello, my name is Princess. My animal id is #84096. I am a female white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 12/17/2019, with the surrender reason stated as other.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Princess was placed at risk due to behavior concerns; In the care center Princess remains shut down and avoids handlers during any interactions, she is often observed to be frozen in place, lip licking and looking away. Due to the high levels of fear, we feel as though she may be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can reassess her behavior in a more stable environment. We advise seeking guidance from a professional trainer or veterinary behaviorist. Princess is otherwise healthy.
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My medical notes are...
Weight: 51.8 lbs
12/17/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History: os Subjective: BARH. Observed Behavior -tense, shaking, whale eyes, nervous. Muzzled for exam. Did not warm up. Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 3.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, AD clean, AS has scarred pinna and stenosis of canal with moderate debris, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c, edematous vulva possibly in heat MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Otitis AS Prognosis: good Plan: CTM while at BACC TID feeding Start trazodone 5mg/kg PO BID for shelter anxiety Cleaned left ear, applied otipak SURGERY: Okay for surgery
12/24/2019
Unable to check ear due to behavior, recommend recheck with placement
1/7/2020
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with a heart murmur and the staff veterinarians are issuing a PERMANENT waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. ACC does not have the facility to safely sterilize your pet with his/her current condition. However, your veterinarian will provide consultation on whether this procedure can or should be performed under their supervision. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment and proper oversight of your pet's health. All costs for follow up care and subsequent surgery is at the expense of the adopter.
1/7/2020
Progress exam History : Intake 12/17/19-started on trazodone for shelter anxiety, applied otipak AS for otitis Subjective: BARH. No csvd. HM noted today. Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear,=no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: NSR, grade 2/6 HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Grade 2/6 HM Otitis AS Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: CTM while at BACC Rec ear follow up with placement Rec echocardiogram before spay Continue trazodone 5mg/kg PO BID
1/7/2020
[Pre Medication] Hydromorphone: 0.24 CC IM Dexdomitor: 0.47 CC IM Ketamine: 0.47 CC IM [NSAID] Carprofen: 2 CC SQ [Reversal Agent] Antisedan: 0.29 CC IM [Other Medication] Cerenia: 2.4 CC SQ Surgeon: 1416
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Princess had a tense body and when leashed she would not walk. She was carried into the kennel by her owner. No direct handling was done.
Date of Intake: 12/17/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Princess is an approx 5 year old brown and white large female dog that was surrendered to BACC due to owner having to move immediately. Owner had her since he was a puppy and never took her to the vet.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 3 dogs
How is this dog around strangers?: Princess is fearful around strangers and will remain his distance.
How is this dog around children?: Princess has not been around children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Princess has been around her 2 litter-mates and her mother. She was described to be playful, respectful, and tolerant of them. She would play rough with her siblings.
How is this dog around cats?: Princess has not been around a cat.
Resource guarding:: Princess has no reported resource guarding.
Bite history:: Princess has no bite history.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Other Notes:: Princess is not bothered when her sleep is interrupted, when held or restrained, when her paws are touched, or when given a bath. She will bark when someone unfamiliar approaches the house.
For a New Family to Know: Princess is described as playful but shy. Princess has been outdoors only and will pop toy balls that are offered. Princess will sleep in the backyard shed, has been fed dry food 3 times a day and is not potty trained. She will go anywhere in the yard and on the cement. When Princess is allowed to come inside, she will destroy household items. She is well behaved when left in the yard alone and wander the yard on her own or with her siblings. Princess has never been walked on the leash.
Date of intake:: 12/17/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 dogs
Behavior toward strangers:: Fearful, will keep distance
Behavior toward children:: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful, respectful, tolerant
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Playful, shy with a high energy level
Date of assessment:: 12/20/2019
Summary:: Princess remains shut down in the care center, avoiding all forms of interaction and allowing only minimal handling. Princess remains motionless while on leash and begins to tremble, she is not easily coaxed with food, toys or treats. Due to her level of fear, she is not an appropriate candidate for an assessment at this time.
Summary:: According to Princess's previous owner, she has been around her 2 litter-mates and her mother. She was described to be playful, respectful, and tolerant of them. She would play rough with her siblings. 12/18: Princess was difficult for handlers to remove from her kennel due to her high levels of fear resulting in her being shutdown. When approached she growls and she has been reluctant to walk, cowers, and pancakes. Out of concern for her stress levels, a dog-dog interaction was not conducted. 12/22: Princess was initially tucked into a ball, in the corner of the yard until a familiar male dog approached the gate. She stood up, exchanged greets, while maintaining her tightly tucked posture, and then spent the entire session exploring the yard with him, avoiding handlers.
Date of intake:: 12/17/2019
Summary:: Tense
Date of initial:: 12/17/2019
Summary:: Tense, shaking, whale eyed
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 12/31: Two handlers approached Princess was laying down in her kennel and stepped to the back of the kennel briefly before approaching the front slowly. One handler offered Princess treats and she took them with a soft mouth, but when the second handler attempted to leash her for medical treatments, Princess jumped up and grabbed and held onto the lead. The handler dropped the lead and she pulled it into the kennel. The second handler offered Princess treats to distract her from the leash, but she took them briefly before crouching over the rope. The second handler walked around to the other side of the kennel and tossed treats into the kennel and Princess ran over and the lead was removed. During a second attempt, Princess remained fixated on the handler holding the lead. She maintained her crouched position and tracked objects that were in their hands. When an object entered close proximity, Princess would bite and hold onto it (tongue depressor with wet food, a rubber toy, the kennel blocker). When the treatment was completed, one of the handlers was replacing Princess's kennel blocker when she attempted to bite the handler's hand; a corner of the blocker entered her kennel, Princess bites and holds onto the blocker.
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 (under 13): Due to Princess' overall level of fear, we feel as though she may be best set up to succeed in an experienced adult only home environment. Place with New Hope partner: In the care center Princess remains shut down and avoids handlers during any interactions, she is often observed to be frozen in place, lip licking and looking away. Due to the high levels of fear, we feel as though she may be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can reassess her behavior in a more stable environment. We advise seeking guidance from a professional trainer or veterinary behaviorist.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Princess remains shut down in the care center, avoiding interaction and trembling once outside. We cannot be certain of how this may translate when in a new home environment though please see handout on Decompression period as well as handout on Fear. Guidance from a professional trainer or behaviorist are highly recommended.