Animal Profile
Ruby
Hello, my name is Ruby. My animal id is #77052. I am a desexed female gray dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 3 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender - aco on 9/26/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Ruby is at risk for behavioral reasons. Ruby has displayed fearful behavior while at the care center as well as barrier reactivity towards other dogs. Ruby would be best suited for placement with an experienced adopter that can provide reward based training. Medically, Ruby seems healthy.
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A staff member writes: You don't need to be a collector of precious stones to adopt our Ruby, we promise! A wallflower at first meeting, Ruby can be quite shy around strangers, which makes her friendship feel that much more special once you've reached that special bond. She is still learning to become comfortable around fellow dog friends, which we hope will be no obstacle to a loving adopter who will be happy to give Ruby all of the time and space she needs! Volunteer writes: Ruby came into the care center timid and afraid, and wouldn't even look my direction the first day I met her. Since then she has put on weight, grown a beautiful shiny coat, and come out of her shell significantly. Her anxiety in the shelter has swiveled though from fear/avoidance more towards reactivity/dominance, and she'd love a nice calm home where she can decompress and return to her calmer, more ladylike true self. Ruby will be your most loyal friend once she settles in, and is very food motivated to learn all the new tricks you want to teach her! She is completely and totally housebroken - one major benefit of an adult dog! She probably wouldn't enjoy living with another dog, but she can walk by them on the street without any concerns, even if they are barking at her.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 60 lbs
9/29/2019
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 years old Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender. Brought in by transport. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -Timid and vigilant. Tail tucked. She was distracted by cheese and allowed examination initially but became very stressed with LVT tasks. Growled one time and very squirmy. No lunging or biting. Evidence of Cruelty seen -No Evidence of Trauma seen -No Objective T = P =120 bpm R =eup BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 1/4 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F/I, no obvious spay scar, she has one area on ventral left chest and by first left mammary gland that looks like green ink but very high up to think she is spayed and no obvious spay scar, vulva is slightly enlarged but no discharge noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Clean externally Assessment: -Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: -Heartworm test at time of surgery -Trazadone 200 mg PO BID to help reduce shelter stress/anxiety SURGERY: Okay for surgery (in-house only and heart worm test)
10/23/2019
Pre-op exam S: Tense, jumpy, backs away from touch and ducks head away Pt was muzzled - no oral exam completed. O: BAR-H, MMs pink and moist EENT: No discharge OU, nose PLNs: Not significantly enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. No coughing or sneezing. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Female, mature nipples and vulva, no vulvar discharge or mammary masses. Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: Apparently healthy P: Spay today 1088
10/23/2019
Surgery report - canine spay Was this dog in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? No. Large cyst on left ovary. Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: 0 PDS in modified Miller's knots Uterine Body Ligated with: 0 PDS in modified Miller's knots Abdominal Closure: 0 PDS. Linea - simple continuous. SQ - simple continuous. Skin - intradermal. Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 1088
10/24/2019
SO: recheck post spay BAR in kennel reported to be eating with reasonable appetite no evidence of d/c from wound CDI A: healing spay P: monitor
10/25/2019
SO: has had vomiting and diarrhea reported on and off for several days spayed yesterday-diarrhea reported today BAR in kennel slow wagging tail eyes clear, no ocular or nasal d/c no coughing or sneezing A: mild GI signs P: Proviable 1 capsule PO SID x7d change diet to EN only
12/19/2019
Hx: long stay dog. pHx of diarrhea which appears to have resolved S: BAR in kennel, laying near front of kennel, getting up and wagging tail when offered treats O: BCS-visual 5-6/9 eyes clear, no ocular or nasal d/c apparent no coughing, sneezing or congestion appreciated during rounds observation period A: apparently healthy P: no treatment required at this time. Continue to monitor in shelter
10/23/2019
Anesthesia Summary: Canine OHE Pre Medication: Hydromorphine 2 mg/mL injectable, 1.1 mL IM Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/mL injectable, 0.46 mL IM Ketamine 100 mg/mL injectable, 0.43 mL IM Induction: Ketamine 100 mg/mL injectable, 0.43 mL IV Propofol 10 mg/mL injectable; 5.3 mL IV Peritoneal block: Lidocaine/Sterile Water (1.4mL/1.4mL), administered pre-operatively. Anesthesia Notes: Size 11 fr. ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on variable isoflurane and variable O2. Used rebreathing system with 3 L bag. 20 g IVC placed in R cephalic vessel. Intraoperative IV LRS at 5-10mL/kg/hr at 286 mL/hr NSAID: Rimadyl 50mg/mL injectable 2.3 mL, SQ, once post-operatively, for post-operative pain relief. Other (State all additional medications during the pet’s peri-operative period): Propofol 2.0 ml at 11:16 AM Recovery Status (Note “Uneventful” or “Other” and describe): Uneventful Post-operative Medications Prescribed: Rimadyl 100 mg Tablets, Give 150 mg (1.5 Tablet), Orally, once a day for 4 days beginning the day after surgery. Rimadyl Dose: 2mg/Lb Anesthetist/Surgical Monitor (P#’s): 1461/1608
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Ruby was very shy and fearful
Date of Intake: 9/26/2019
Basic Information:: Ruby was found as a stray two months ago. Her owner was unable to be located, but the finder who brought her in brought her in because they could not find an owner.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 4 children
How is this dog around strangers?: In the previous home, the finder stated that she will smell whomever is coming in and she seems very friendly with strangers. She is said to present herself with a loose body and wagging tail and when strangers rub her stomach and she rolls over and accepts pets.
How is this dog around children?: In the previous home, she was living with 4 children in the home. The finder noted that she is very friendly when it comes to the children in the home and would allow for hands on play from the children in the previous home.
How is this dog around other dogs?: This was not observed in the previous home.
How is this dog around cats?: This was not observed in the previous home.
Resource guarding:: This was not observed in the previous home.
Bite history:: No bite history reported bu the finder.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium / High
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: In the previous home, the finder stated that they tried to give her toys but she did not seem interested in them. She ate everything in the previous home, but was mostly fed dry food, but ate regular food as well. Her favorite foods include macaroni and chicken. The finder stated that she does not seem motivated by treats. In the finders home, she was sleeping in the hallway or on the bed with the children.
Date of intake:: 9/26/2019
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (in finder's home for 2 months)
Previously lived with:: Adults and children
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy
Behavior toward children:: Good with them
Energy level/descriptors:: Ruby is described as having a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 9/29/2019
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 – avoids; tense Call over: No approach – nervous, tense Sociability comments: Sits still, body tense, allows assessor to approach her Handling Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful Handling comments: Body tense, tail tucked, moves away Arousal Jog: Follows (body low, fearful) Arousal comments: None Knock: No response Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None
Summary:: Ruby has been largely uncomfortable with other dogs in the care center. It is recommended any future introductions be followed up outside of a stressful shelter environment, on a one on one basis. 9/29-30: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Ruby is fearful and keeps to self. 10/2-3: Ruby is more tense when approached.
Summary (1):: Notes from the foster home: She proved herself housebroken and could be left alone for upwards to 4 hours with no accidents! Some tricks she knows are sit, paw, down, and stay! When I had people come over, she was eager to meet them at the door then eventually settled down and chewed on bully sticks or her favorite rope toy!
Date of intake:: 9/26/2019
Summary:: Shy, fearful
ENERGY LEVEL:: Ruby is described as having a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Ruby has been timid in the shelter environment but will warm up and become social with handlers while engaging outside the kennel. She continues to be fearful of the shelter, refusing to return to her kennel and has also displayed on leash dog reactivity coming in and out of her kennel.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how fearful Ruby is currently at the care center, we recommend an adult only home where people understand to move very slowly with her. No dog parks: See DOG-DOG. Ruby may succeed best with slow introductions on a one on one basis.
Potential challenges: : Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Ruby is highly fearful at the care center, having a tense body, tucked tail, and at times avoiding handlers. She needs a very slow approach and to be given ample time to acclimate to her surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.