ACKIE – A1105781

Brooklyn Center

My name is ACKIE. My Animal ID # is A1105781.
I am a female black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 03/09/2017 from NY 11692, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

03/14/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Ackie A1105781 was placed At Risk for behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/14/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 49.0 LBS.

03/14/17 Blood spots noted in cage. S/O: BARH. Very active, barking and lunging at front of run. Multiple dried spots of blood/serosanguineous fluid on floor of run. No feces or diarrhea associated with these spots. Limited to visual exam due to behavior and difficulty in removing dog from run safely. ORAL: No obvious oral bleeding. EENT: No epistaxis. UG: Very mild vulvar enlargement, unable to fully visualize. A: Suspect dog is in estrus. P: No treatment needed, continue to monitor and finish course of medication for diarrhea. Excellent prognosis.

03/09/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/09/17 15:16 Basic info: Ackie is black American Pitbull terrier who is 14 years old. She was surrendered by the owner’s friend who is moving out of state and can’t keep her. Ackie has no known health problems. Socialization: The surenderer states that he’s not sure how Ackie is around strangers. Ackie also has never spent time with children or cats but has been socialized with other dogs and respectful when around them. Behavoir: The surrenderer states that since Ackie has been separated from her owner she has becomes anxious when left alone and has urinated a few times since he has been gone. Ackie doesn’t seem bothered when someone touches her food bowl or her rawhides. She will bark and growl when a stranger knocks on the door or approaches the house. For a new family to know: Ackie was described by the surrender as a friendly, playful and independent dog that loves to play catch with the ball. Ackie has been kept mostly indoors. When walked she was walked off the leash but will stay close to your side. When left alone outside Ackie behaves very well and will use the bathroom in the grass. The surrenderer also states that Ackie knows a lot of commands like sit, stay,come,down and shake. Admissions behavior: When first approached Ackie had a loose body and was wagging her tail. When the counselor went to pet her few times on her back she then lunged at the counselor with no warning. The surrenderer had to collar and mussel Ackie.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

03/12/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 3/9/17 Unaltered Female, Stray Other notes: Upon intake when first approached Ackie had a loose body and was wagging her tail. When the counselor went to pet her few times on her back she then lunged at the counselor with no warning. The surrender had to collar and mussel Ackie. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 3/11/17 Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Ackie was fearful and attempted to be social but she was unsure with the handlers. She would attempted to approach with her body low, tail tucked but backs away and growl at one of the handlers. Out of concern for her stress levels and for safety concerns, we feel Ackie is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Ackie displays soft body language with male and female dogs. She chooses to keep to herself as she explores the pen and does not engage in play when solicited. According to Ackie’s previous guardian, Ackie has been socialized with other dogs and respectful when around them. The Behavior Department recommends that Ackie be placed in a home with resident dogs that match her calm energy level. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/9/17 During her medical examination, Ackie did not tolerate handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Ackie displays a low energy level during her stay in the care centers, we cannot be certain of how this may change in a home environment. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Ackie is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the warning and distance-increasing behaviors shown in the care center, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force free behavior modification. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods as more aversive techniques will likely increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Ackie has shown some escalated warning behaviors in the care center. It is important to make sure Ackie stays under threshold and is not pushed to escalate further to a bite.

03/10/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Ackie displays soft body language with male and female dogs. She chooses to keep to herself as she explores the pen and does not engage in play when solicited. According to Ackie’s previous guardian, Ackie has been socialized with other dogs and respectful when around them. The Behavior Department recommends that Ackie be placed in a home with resident dogs that match her calm energy level. 3/10: Ackie displays soft body language when greeting a novel male dog. She mostly keeps to herself as she explores the pen. 3/11: Ackie displays soft body language when greeting a female dog. She is tolerant of her play solicitations but does not engage in play. She keeps to herself as she explores the pen. 3/12-3/13: Ackie displays soft body language as she wanders in a group of calm dogs.

03/09/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
3-9-17 History – stray Subjective – BAR-H Observed Behavior – Aggressive, req two handlers Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None 2.5/5 BCS EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Not performed H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Not performed U/G: Entire MSI: Ataxic HL’s full exam not performed INTG skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment – Full exam not performed Concerns re gate, hips, stifles, hocks – ro arthritis vs neuro Rec sedate for exam, bloodwork, manage pain Permaent waive spay sx ( age/ medical condition) Plan – Intake

03/14/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating NH ONLY
03/14/17 Blood spots noted in cage. S/O: BARH. Very active, barking and lunging at front of run. Multiple dried spots of blood/serosanguineous fluid on floor of run. No feces or diarrhea associated with these spots. Limited to visual exam due to behavior and difficulty in removing dog from run safely. ORAL: No obvious oral bleeding. EENT: No epistaxis. UG: Very mild vulvar enlargement, unable to fully visualize. A: Suspect dog is in estrus. P: No treatment needed, continue to monitor and finish course of medication for diarrhea. Excellent prognosis.

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