OPAL – A1037767

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OPAL – A1037767

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME!**

FEMALE, GRAY, POODLE MIN MIX, 6 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 05/27/2015, From NY 11234, DueOut Date 05/30/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary scan negative intact female weight: 18.2lbs has matted fur around her leg area’s cloudy occular lens mild dental tartar seen along with slight yellowing color long nails – cut ears clean coat clean with exception of being slightly matted – flea negative overall body condition is good showed no signs of aggression during exam – sweet girl BARH NOSF
Weight 18.2

MEDICAL:
VET CHECK
BARH. ATTENTION SEEKING, ALLOWS ALL HANDLING. BCS 5/9. NORMAL E/D/U/D
MILD DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL
NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION
NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION
RECENT SHAVE DOWN, FEW MATTS ON PAWS, SKIN WNL
AMBULATORY X 4, NO APPARENT LAMENESS, WALKS ON CARPUS
FEMALE
A: GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS
P: CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. RECOMMEND FULL SENIOR WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. GOOD PROGNOSIS

SAFER: AVERAGE HOME
Opal came in as a stray, so her past behaviors in a home are unknown. Upon intake Opal was sociable, and on her relief walk she was reported to walk well on the leash. During SAFER Opal was friendly and social towards the assessor, for the handling she was a bit nervous but as the assessment progressed she became relaxed. Food, toy and rawhide item she showed no interest. The behavior department feels Opal can be suitable for an average adopter.

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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.
Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed.
Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.
Food: 1. Inconclusive dog is not eating.
Toy: 1. No interest.
Rawhide: 1. No interest.
Dog-to-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Opal greets politely but spends most of her time exploring her surroundings. She is tolerant of dogs who solicit play but she does not engage.

PLAYGROUP BEHAVIOR:
When off leash with other dogs, Opal appears anxious when exploring her surroundings. She engages in brief greetings with the other dogs in the yard.
5/29 update:
Opal greets politely but spends most of her time exploring her surroundings. She is tolerant of dogs who solicit play but she does not engage.
5/30, 5/31 update:
Opal will greet and is interested but does not engage in play. Over time she becomes anxious and will roam the yard whining and panting.

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