PEARLA – A1036329
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SAFE – 05/22/15
PEARLA – A1036329
***SAFER : AVERAGE HOME***
FEMALE, GRAY / WHITE, GLEN OF IMAAL / POODLE STND, 10 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NO TIME
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 05/14/2015, From NY 11377, DueOut Date 05/14/2015, I came in with Group/Litter #K15-013894.
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scan negative F; 10 YO; 19.2 LB Came in with A1036327 Freindly during exam Geriatric 1/2 cm Non-Reducible umbilical hernia – confirmed by 0844 Tartar buildup present BARH Actyvil applied
Weight 19.2
MEDICAL:
VET CHECK FOR GERIATRIC
QARH. NERVOUS BUT ALLOWED HANDLING. BCS 4/9, MILD TO MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, MILD NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL, NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION, NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION, INTEG WNL, AMBULATORY X 4
FEMALE – NO SPAY SCAR SEEN OR PALPATED, ~0.5CM NON REDUCIBLE UMBULICAL HERNIA
A: GERIATRIC, UMBULICAL HERNIA, GINGIVITIS
P: CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. RECOMMEND FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. GOOD PROGNOSIS
PROFILE
BASIC INFORMATION
Pearla is 10 year old Female dog. The owner purchased Pearla from her country, when she was only a puppy. Client states that Pearla has no know health issues. Client is surrendering Pearla due to her health. She can’t physically care for them because her illness.
SOCIALIAZATION
Pearla is affection and at times timid. She barks and runs away from strangers. Owner does not allow other to pet her because she is very fearful. Owner stated that she does not allow Pearla around other children because she attempts to bite. She has never bitten any one and usually runs away in fear. Load noises scare her easily. She loves to lounge around the house and enjoys the company of her brother Chewy A1036327 and they do everything together. They sleep in the same bed together and always playful towards each other.
BEHAVIOR
Pearla is housed trained but at times has accidence in the house. When Pearla is indoors he eliminates on a newspaper. When owner takes him on daily walk, eliminates outside. She loves being bath and sleep. He does no mind when you touch his food, remove him from furniture, trim his nails or brush his coat. Pearla usually shy away and hides when stranger are around but warm up to people after a few.
FOR NEW FAMILY TO KNOW
Owner describes Pearla as playful, affection and at times aloof. He loves to sleep around people and is treaties motivated. He truly enjoys the company of Chewy A1036327 and they enjoys playing fetch and love tennis balls. She always follows owner around the house. Loves to lounge in the same area her owner is in. He is usually feed Purina chew, but also enjoys cooked meals.
BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE
Upon intake Pearla was fearful. Body tense, tail tuck and did not allow handling. she shied away from any handling or petting.
BEHAVIOR: AVERAGE HOME
Pearla previously lived with 1 adult and she has been around children of all different ages. She is mostly relax and affectionate. Pearla is very energetic and confident dog; she curiously approaches people to greet them. She is soft and relaxes around strangers. Owner stated she has never displayed any signs of aggression towards people; she is gentle with other dogs and loves to lounge around the house. When Pearla is indoors she eliminates on a newspaper. Owner describes Pearla as playful, affection and friendly, she enjoys playing fetch and love tennis balls.
Upon intake Pearla was fearful, body tense, tail tucked and did not allow handling. She shied away from any handling or petting. During SAFER Pearla walked well on the leash, when entering the assessment room she was calm and seeking attention from the assessor allowing the handler to pet and rub her. She allowed all handling during the assessment portions, on sensitivity she had soft body posture but also trembles, tag-interaction she followed the assessor with soft body. When both paw squeezes was attempted she didn’t respond but showed no signs of aggression. Food, toy and rawhide item she showed no interest. Pearla didn’t show any major concern issues, so the behavior department feels she can go to an “average” adopter.
Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body soft trembles and her tail is tucked. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body soft, mouth closed, trembles, lip long, ears back.
Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.
Squeeze 1 & 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed.
Food: 1. Inconclusive dog is not eating.
Toy: 1. No interest.
Dog-to-dog:When off leash with other dogs, Pearla is nervous but tolerant when greeted. She will smell other dogs in greeting but is hesitant and nervous.
Rawhide: 1. No interest.
GROUP BEHAVIOR:
When off leash with other dogs, Pearla is nervous but tolerant when greeted. She will smell other dogs in greeting but is hesitant and nervous
5/19 Update
Pearla is more comfortable in the yard with other dogs and continues to be tolerant when greeted
5/20 Update
Pearla continues to be nervous when off leash with other dogs
CAME IN WITH: CHEWY – A1036327 – http://urgentpodr.org/dogarchives/chewy-a1036327/
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