DIAMOND – A1034787
Safe 5-13-2015 Brooklyn Rescue: Heaven Can Wait Rescue - NY Please honor your pledges: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heaven-Can-Wait-Rescue-New-York/127364907418166?sk=info
SAFE 05/13/15
Brooklyn Center
My name is DIAMOND. My Animal ID # is A1034787.
I am a female chocolate boerboel mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/29/2015 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK. I came in with Group/Litter #K15-012033.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/08/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 68.6 LBS.
KENNEL COUGH NOTED ON VET ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. COUGHING WITH MILD MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE RECOMMEND DOXYCYCLINE 350MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC GOOD PROGNOSIS WITH APPROPRIATE TREATMENT
04/29/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/29/15 22:25 Basic Information: Diamond is a 9 year Boerdoel female dog. Owner stated she was given Diamond as a gift 9 years ago from her son and said Diamond came from Africa. Owner stated Diamond has no medical or health issues. Owner had to surrender Diamond because she is disabled and can’t physically take care of her anymore. Social Life and Personality: Diamond lived an elderly female and never been around children. Diamond lived with another dog name Simba A1034788 who’s also a female. Diamond and Simba got along very well and played gentle with one another. Owner stated when Diamond sees other dogs she barks and starts to lunge at them. Diamond behavior is unknown towards cats. Owner stated Diamond activity level is low and she can be playful and mellow. Behavior Issues: Owner stated if Diamond is loose in the house she will eat from the garbage can. Diamond is friendly if owner touch her food bowl, or take toys or treats away from her. She likes to take baths and be brushed. Depending on the person Diamond will bark if unfamiliar approaches the yard or family member. Owner stated Diamond never bite or scratched anyone. For a New Family to Know: Diamond knows commands such as sit, down, and stay. She likes to play with balls and squeaky toys. Owner stated Diamond is crate-trained and can stay in a crate for a long time. Diamond is trained to use the bathroom outdoors in the yard. Diamond use to the bathroom 9am and 6pm. Diamond likes to be in same room as owner and when home alone she stays in her crate. Diamond panics during storms or fireworks. Diamond eats dry food called Pedigree and likes to eat beef jerky for treats. Intake Behavior: Diamond was loose body, wanted attention, and alert. She scanned positive for a microchip and allowed all handling. She sat when a treats was given to her and interacted with employees very fast.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
05/06/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Diamond previously lived with a senior, and has never been around children. She also lived with another dog and the owner reported they have gotten along very well and played gentle with one another. Diamond was said to have an activity level that is low and she can be playful but mellow. It was mentioned that if left alone Diamond will get into the garbage can, but she is crate-trained and successfully housebroken. It was also mentioned that Diamond panics during storms or fireworks. At intake it was noted Diamond was very sociable, and receptive to introductions from Staff members. During SAFER Diamond was very attention seeking, and greeted the assessor with a loose body and wagging tail. She allowed the assessor to conduct all handling items without issue, and maintained a relaxed body posture during the tag interaction. Diamond was easy to handle when engaged with the food item, allowing the assessor to easily push her out of the food bowl, and she only showed minimal interest in the toys and rawhides. Diamond was very gentle when interacting with the assessor, and did not show any behavior concerns at the time of assessment, so the department feels Diamond can be suitable for an “Average “experienced adopter. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1 & 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed. Food: 1. Dog calmly allows the food to be moved, follows the dish, but does not interfere with the dish’s movement. Dog’s body is soft and loose, eyes soft, tail neutral. She lifts her head when hand is pushed against her cheek. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog sniffs then turns away. Rawhide: 1. Minimal interest in rawhide, dog sniffs, then turns away. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Diamond politely greets another dog with a wagging tail and will explore the yard. She will offer a few play bows and run a bit with the other dog.
05/03/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Diamond politely greets another dog with a wagging tail and will explore the yard. She will offer a few play bows and run a bit with the other dog. 5/4 Update Diamond continues to be social and friendly and offers multiple bouncy play bows to another dog. 5/6 Update Diamond does well with a playful male and play bows and engages in some running play
04/30/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan Positive – 985121011754352 F; 6 YO; 68.6 LB Very freindly, playful during exam BARH NSF Actyvil applied
05/08/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
KENNEL COUGH NOTED ON VET ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. COUGHING WITH MILD MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE RECOMMEND DOXYCYCLINE 350MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC GOOD PROGNOSIS WITH APPROPRIATE TREATMENT
Came in with SIMBA – A1034788:
http://urgentpodr.org/dogarchives/simba-a1034788/
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