Animal Profile
Jodi
Hello, my name is Jodi. My animal id is #102652. I am a desexed female chocolate dog at the Staten Island Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 8 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 3/25/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person health - medical.
Jodi is at risk for behavior reasons. Jodi quickly escalated to snapping at multiple staff during her intake exam. She has been warming up with a slow considerate approach. In the yard she is showing signs of arousal, becoming jumpy and mouthy. We have limited owner information on her behavior in a home. Medically, she is being treated for an ear infection.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Jodi is at risk for behavior reasons. Jodi quickly escalated to snapping at multiple staff during her intake exam. She has been warming up with a slow considerate approach. In the yard she is showing signs of arousal, becoming jumpy and mouthy. We have limited owner information on her behavior in a home. Medically, she is being treated for an ear infection. Meet Jodi, a 5-year-old female dog with a sweet, gentle soul, she may need a little time to fully warm up. Jodi arrived at the care center with little to known behavior history, so we're taking it slow to get to know her better. At first, she seemed calm, but during her medical exam she escalated to snapping. Since then, she has been slowly building trust with staff members who approach her in a calm and considerate manner. Jodi is still learning to manage her excitement, showing signs of becoming easily aroused, which can make her jumpy and occasionally mouthy. Jodi would do best in a calm, structured environment with someone who can give her the time and patience she needs to flourish into a loving companion.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 68 lbs
3/25/2025
Low dose sedation administered IM to facilitate placement of muzzle and exam: 0.3ml Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml & 0.6ml Butorphanol 10mg/ml. Achieved light sedation but jumped up and lunged at LVT when attempt to place muzzle Returned to kennel with complete recovery noted. Start Trazodone 150mg BID & Gabapentin 300mg BID. Allow time to decompress and reattempt PE
3/26/2025
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History: owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior - very tense, growling at times Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, AS- erythema, large amount of dark debris, AD- mild erythema and debris, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled, no oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment otitis externa (AS>AD) Prognosis: good Plan: cleaned ears and applied claro AU
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 3/25/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender (no know history)
Previously lived with:: 1 senior adult
Date of assessment:: 3/29/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate – dog pulls on and off; to get to scent; out the building etc Reactivity to humans: None – ignores Reactivity to dogs: None – ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social – checks in with handler; solicits attention but also explores room Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact – leans in, jumps up Exuberant handling: Seeks contact – leans in, jumps up Comments: Jodie jumped up on staffs lap with a soft and calm body, then gently leans into pets. Arousal Jog: Engages in play with handler (loose, soft) Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:
Summary:: 3.29.2025 Jodi met an altered female small mixed breed through a gate. Jodi approached and greeted the other dog with a soft to neutral body with a wagging tail. Jodi remained calm and sniffed at the other dog through the gate. Jodi was easily walked away.
Summary (7):: 03.30 Jodi stress yawns when the door is opened. She is easily leashed and walks out of the kennel. When passing the last kennel in front of the door, she turns and pulls towards the kennel. She is pulled along and walks out of the building with a loose body. She sniffs the ground to investigate. Jodi is then brought to the yard, and she sniffs around, accepting treats that are offered. When returning to the kennel, she pulls towards the first kennel entering the room while being held on a tight leash. Once she stops, she is given more slack and returns to her kennel, where she is easily unleashed. 3/29 Jodi is at the front of her kennel with a soft body when approached. She is easily roped and taken for a walk. Jodie has a soft body on the walk and approaches familiar staff members with a soft and wiggly body, accepting pets. On the walk, Jodie has a soft body and ignores people passing. When returning to her kennel, she is easily clipped and follows the staff into the kennel and is easily returned. 3/26: Jodi had a low body in the center of her kennel. She has a tense body as the leash is secured. She walks out of the kennel, and her hackles raise. She is brought on a walk and will intermittently look towards the handler or 2nd staff member, remaining tense. Eye contact with her is avoided. When walking back, she tolerates being clipped and is brought into the room. When in front of her kennel, she stops refusing to move into the kennel, which has high-value foods inside. They move to the back of the holding room looking for a toy. Toys are tossed, and the handler attempts to lead her into the kennel, but she low growls. They stand there momentarily, and she eventually decides to go in.
Date of intake:: 3/25/2025
Date of initial:: 3/25/2025
Summary:: very tense, growling at times
ENERGY LEVEL:: Jodie has been observed to have a medium energy level in the shelter.
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: NO CHILDREN (UNDER 13) Due to fearfulness and potential for defensive aggression we feel that Jodi would do best in an adult only home at this time.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: BASIC MANNERS/ POOR CONTROL Jodi can be jumpy when interacting with staff. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. FEARFUL/POTENTIAL FOR DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION Jodi gives clear warnings when she is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Jodi, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Jodi to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.