EGYPT – A1058559

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Manhattan Center

My name is EGYPT. My Animal ID # is A1058559.
I am a spayed female br brindle and black germ shepherd and pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/21/2015 from NY 10019, owner surrender reason stated was INAD FACIL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/23/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 99.4 LBS.

11/23/15 13:38 Bloodwork indicates a modrate non-regenerative anemia, stress leukogram, mild hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, and low TT4. These findings are suggestive of hypothyroidism 11/22- exam morbidly obese slow ambulation due to size and (possibly) underlying arthritis does not object to manipulation of leg trimmed overgorn nails teeth clean for reported age (perhaps younger than 10?) sheer size of dog make hypothyroidism suspect ideally shouls have pevlic radiographs recommend rimdayl for presumptive arthritis and blood work to try to establish hypothyroidism if she has low thyroid, prognosis very good–weight should come off easily and ammbulation should improve. If not prognosis is fair. Weight loss is essential. Microchip: negative Sex: spayed female Age: reported 10y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild to mod staining If abnormal BCS: closer to BCS 4.5, ambulation affect but R/O arthritis Skin: WNL, slight dander Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; reported vomiting at home, none seen at MACC Behavior: sweet, allowed handling Medication: N/A, preventatives given

11/21/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/21/15 13:05hrs Egypt is a spayed 10 year ol German shepherd mix that has been cared for by her family for the past 10 years however due to household changes, she is being surrendered. SOCIAL LIFE & PERSONALITY Egypt is described as affectionate, friendly and calm. She lived in a home with adults only. She enjoys being petted and sitting near her owner. She is playful with children, allowing them to approach and pet her. She lived with another dog in the past and was the dominant dog in the home. Egypt will ignore other dogs outside. She was attacked by a cat when she was two years old and since then, she has been fearful of cats. She will attempt to hide when she notices them on the street. BEHAVIOR Egypt is fearful of water so she has to be washed with a hose instead of inside of a tub of water. She doesn’t allow her owner to clip her nails. She enjoys being brushed. She doesn’t react if her owner approaches her or touches her food while eating. She will bark repeatedly when someone knocks at the door but friendly towards guest. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Egypt is house broken and accustomed to using wee pads in the home. She knows the command “sit.” She doesn’t play with toys. She eats Pedigree dry dog food and sleeps in the living room at night. DURING INTAKE Egypt sat calmly on the floor. She would sniff the owner’s hand when she was approached. She allowed petting. She was collared, scanned for a microchip (negative) and photographed without displaying any negative behavior.

11/23/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Egypt caught my eye while she was being surrendered to the care center. She sat calmly by her owner, having no clue that she would not see her family and her home anymore. I realized that she was supporting an aging and quite heavy body. She reached her kennel after many stops and was hauled onto her bed. I gave her a caress on the head and her eyes met mine. I so “fell” for her, an elderly gal who should be throning in the middle of the living room, next to the fireplace. Her beautiful, deep and soulful eyes, her exotic thick brindly coat and her shepherdy looks got to me. I really had to meet her. Egypt lifted her head immediately when she saw me. I showed her the leash and she raised with difficulties her bulky body. She stepped with extreme care out her den and managed our exit onto the street. She was so willing, so determined not to have her bulk stand in her way. We “did” half a block. She is such a great trooper. During our many stops, Egypt accepted my caresses and dispensed a large amount of kisses. She was having a hard time but not showing any aggression because of it. On the contrary, I saw only love and thankfulness in her eyes. Egypt is not interested in our meals or my treats but settled for rotisserie chicken and roast beef. She has very good taste. Egypt, owned since puppy hood, was left with us… because of household changes, whatever it means. She is described very much as a homebody who likes to be next to a human, rest, eat and just go with the flow. She is known to be good with children and guests and be afraid of cats as she was attacked by one in the past. She would be using weewee pads at home, I imagine because it must have been quite difficult to take her for walks. Egypt, I think, might have been quite a noble dog while in her prime. Years and arthritis have taken a toll on her and she has therefore adopted a more laid back look on life. All what her heart desires is to be with her person or even few persons (she is quite sociable and welcoming with everybody, people and dogs alike, here at the care center), be a friend and a confidante while spending the rest of her life, loved, respected and cared for. Egypt is at the Manhattan Care Center, hoping that you too, will fall in love with her and take her home…

11/22/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Egypt came into our center as an owner surrender on 11/21/2015. She is described as affectionate, friendly, and calm, enjoys being petted and sitting near her owner. Owner reports Egypt lived in a home with adults only, but is playful with children she meets, allowing them to approach and pet her. Owner states Egypt lived with another dog in the past, and typically ignores dogs she sees outside. Owner states Egypt was attacked by a cat when she was 2 years old and ever since has been fearful of cats, attempting to hide if she sees them on the street. Egypt is reportedly fearful of water so was washed with a hose instead of in a tub, and will not allow her owner to clip her nails, but enjoyed being brushed. Owner reports Egypt is housebroken and accustomed to using wee wee pads inside the home. During intake, Egypt sat calmly on the floor, allowing all handling. Egypt had trouble walking during her relief walk and into the SAFER assessment room, stopping to take many breaks along the way. Because of this Tag item was skipped. Egypt allowed her head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, body soft. She accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, ears and tail neutral. Due to balance issues, Paw Squeeze was skipped and Flank was used instead, no response to Flank Squeeze. Egypt had no interest in Toy. She approached the helper dog with some interest, ears neutral, body not stiff. Due to modifications that may be needed regarding Egypt’s difficulty walking and balance, the Behavior Team feels Egypt would do well with an Experienced adopter. Her demeanor was consistently sweet and tolerant throughout entire assessment. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Flank squeeze 1 / 2. Dog does not respond at all. Toy 1. No interest. Dog – dog 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, and lip neutral

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

11/22/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: spayed female Age: reported 10y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild to mod staining If abnormal BCS: closer to BCS 4.5, ambulation affect but R/O arthritis Skin: WNL, slight dander Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; reported vomiting at home, none seen at MACC Behavior: sweet, allowed handling Medication: N/A, preventatives given

11/23/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPERIENCE
11/23/15 13:38 Bloodwork indicates a modrate non-regenerative anemia, stress leukogram, mild hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, and low TT4. These findings are suggestive of hypothyroidism 11/22- exam morbidly obese slow ambulation due to size and (possibly) underlying arthritis does not object to manipulation of leg trimmed overgorn nails teeth clean for reported age (perhaps younger than 10?) sheer size of dog make hypothyroidism suspect ideally shouls have pevlic radiographs recommend rimdayl for presumptive arthritis and blood work to try to establish hypothyroidism if she has low thyroid, prognosis very good–weight should come off easily and ammbulation should improve. If not prognosis is fair. Weight loss is essential. Microchip: negative Sex: spayed female Age: reported 10y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild to mod staining If abnormal BCS: closer to BCS 4.5, ambulation affect but R/O arthritis Skin: WNL, slight dander Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; reported vomiting at home, none seen at MACC Behavior: sweet, allowed handling Medication: N/A, preventatives given

Generated on Nov 23 2015 6:00PM

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