Animal Profile
Basil
Hello, my name is Basil. My animal id is #36310. I am a desexed female brown dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a returns on 9/7/2018.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Basil is at risk for behavior concerns. Basil has a multiple-bite history and seems to escalate quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that she may offer when threatened or overstimulated. She has previous bitten children, therefore we feel she would be best in an adult only home. She is only available to our New Hope partners. There are no medical concerns at this time.
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My medical notes are...
Weight: 14.8 lbs
7/31/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -nervous Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =70 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:no ss seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:good Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
8/1/2018
Pre-surgery exam Subjective: BAR. No csvd. Attention seeking at the front of the cage. Objective: EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or coughing, eupneic, normal RR/RE NEURO: A&A MS: Ambulatory x4 A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow Excellent prognosis
9/11/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Microchip noted on Intake?yes Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :here for update vaccines and dewormer Subjective:bright, alert Observed Behavior -yellow Evidence of Cruelty seen -none Evidence of Trauma seen -none Objective T = P =110 R =20 BCS= 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: did not examine PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:did not perform Assessment: apparently healthy Prognosis:good Plan: SURGERY: Already spayed
8/2/2018
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
8/2/2018
Dispensed Carprofen 25mg 1 tablet SID x 5 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Basil was nipping when trying to collar along with barking at other dogs in lobby. Basil's body language was loose and did allow staff to scan for a microchip as well as collar.
Basic Information:: Basil is about 1 year old and was returned due to aggression towards children.
Previously lived with:: 2children 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: This dog will bark at strangers but will become friendly with time and tail will begin to wag.
How is this dog around children?: This dog is not friendly around children and will bite and snap to bite them.
How is this dog around other dogs?: This dog will bark and lunge around other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: This dog will bark and lunge around other cats.
Resource guarding:: no issue
Bite history:: Dog has bite 2 children and is nippy
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Basil is friendly with adults and loves to follow you around the house. He also likes to been in his dog house where he can eat his dry food. Basil also likes to play with all kinds of toys like balls, squeaky toys and stuffed toys as well.
Date of intake:: 9/7/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children
Behavior toward strangers:: Barks initially though warms up and becomes friendly
Behavior toward children:: Snaps, has bitten
Behavior toward dogs:: Barks, lunges
Behavior toward cats:: Barks, lunges
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Basil was laying down and the owner's daughter walked past and Basil started to bite her ankles, leaving red scratches and marks. The second bite occurred when the owner's son was sitting on the couch, Basil jumped up on couch and snapped biting the lower lip.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly with a high energy level
Other Notes:: 7/29/2018, Stray with no known history, first stay in the care center
Date of assessment:: 7/31/2018
Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor's face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Basil came into the assessment room loose and wiggly, she was friendly and affectionate towards the handlers.
Summary (1):: Basil was surrender as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the Care Centers, Basil greets a group of small male and female dogs with a soft posture. She paces the pens, seeking for an exit.
Date of intake:: 9/7/2018
Summary:: Loose bodied though nipping counselor
Date of initial:: 8/31/2018
Summary:: Nervous but allowed all handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Basil displays a medium activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Basil's previous owner reports that Basil will snap at children. Basil has also bitten two children on two separate occasions, for these reasons we believe she would be best set up to succeed in an adult only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Basil's multiple bite history to children reported in her previous home environment, we believe she would be best set up to succeed through placement with an experienced rescue partner. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Basil to new and unfamiliar situations.
Potential challenges: : Social hyperarousal,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Social hyper-arousal: Basil may have a low threshold for arousal. In her previous home environment she has been observed to rapidly escalate and quickly tipping over to aggression (See bite history). Immediate intervention and consultation with a qualified veterinary behaviorist/professional trainer is strongly recommended to aid in addressing this issue to prevent further behavioral concerns that may appear in the future if not treated right away. We recommend only force-free, reward based training when introducing or exposing Basil to new and unfamiliar situations. Multiple bite history/risk of future aggression: Basil has a multiple-bite history and seems to escalate quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that she may offer when threatened or overstimulated. Basil needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Basil as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.