SHARKY – A1053385

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My name is SHARKY. My Animal ID # is A1053385.
I am a female red and white labrador retr and american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/01/2015 from NY 10463, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/08/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 53.0 LBS.

10/08/15 13:41 S/O: QAR-dull, lethargic, mm’s dry, no coughing, lung sounds clear bilaterally. no reports of vomiting or diarrhea. intact female – no vulvar discharge seen on exam. serous nasal discharge. A: lethargic dehydrated CIRDC P: move to iso start SQ fluids: 600 ml BID start doxy 300 mg PO SID x 10 days

10/01/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/01/15 16:01 Sharky was found wandering outside by police. They report that she was very friendly, social, and relaxed with the police officers and civilians that she met, including children. She was well-behaved and quiet while riding in the back seat of their car. Sharky had a soft, relaxed body during intake and handling-scan (-), collar, switching leashes, petting, and positioning for pictures. Her tail wagged soft and low when she approached us and while we talked to her. She sat gently against our legs or lied on the floor at our feet while spending time with us at the desk. She sat when asked and waited for us to toss her treats. She’s very good at catching them in the air. When asked, she takes treats gently from an open palm. She had a soft body during her vet exam and didn’t react to receiving her vaccines. She walked into her kennel on her own with little encouragement. She had a soft body and wagging tail while I removed her leash.

10/02/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Majestic, regal, stunning, elegant… Sharky is a tall girl, dressed in a gorgeous caramel color coat, her bearing that of royalty. She’s magnificent! Happy to be chosen first for a walk, she took care of her business the moment we were out the door. As it’s raining, Sharky allows me to put a raincoat on her and off we go. She pulls slightly on leash, nothing major, and wags her tail as we walk. She ignores other dogs we pass including a small yappy one pulling towards us. Sharky had been found by the police and they told us she was “friendly, social and relaxed” when they approached her and was well behaved and quiet when riding in the back of the patrol car. With a little coaxing Sharky sits for a treat and takes it eagerly. She started ‘sitting’ a lot when she figured out that a sit got her a treat. Smart girl, our Sharky! She chases a ball, leaping in the air for a catch, but doesn’t retrieve, instead I do! (Told you she was smart). Easy, friendly, gentle and very serious about taking pictures, Sharky is a gem hoping a new person or family will find her quickly.

10/03/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Sharky walks calmly on leash. She was calm and relaxed during handling. Sharky was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. She was a bit difficult to push out of the food bowl, but had soft body language. Sharky was not interested in toys but took the rawhide away with a soft body language. Sharky did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that she can go to an Average home. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have long lip or lip lick. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Food 2. Dog follows the dish with her tail down, body likely a bit stiff. Dog lifts head after a bit of pressure from hand to cheek. Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. she does not place her body between you and the rawhide.

10/03/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Sharky will ignore the other dog but will bark and growl if the helper dog approaches her face. 10/6 update: Sharky approaches and greets the helper dog, but my shy away or growl when the other dog attempts to greet. 10/7 update: Sharky allows brief greeting, but is distracted by activity in adjacent pens.

10/01/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scanned negative intact female (no scar palpated, has had litter) approx 2 years ols s/o: heart and lungs wnl calm dog, allows all handling no parasites seen een wnl a: healthy p: 5 cc pyrantel in food activyl topical

10/08/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
10/08/15 13:41 S/O: QAR-dull, lethargic, mm’s dry, no coughing, lung sounds clear bilaterally. no reports of vomiting or diarrhea. intact female – no vulvar discharge seen on exam. serous nasal discharge. A: lethargic dehydrated CIRDC P: move to iso start SQ fluids: 600 ml BID start doxy 300 mg PO SID x 10 days

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