AKITA – A1078411

Manhattan Center

My name is AKITA. My Animal ID # is A1078411.
I am a female white and brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/21/2016 from NY 10467, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/22/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 54.0 LBS.

S-ocular d/c noted on initial O-BAR, pink mm, CRT< 2 sec, hydrated EENT-CAU, serous d/c OU with tear staining under eye, no nasal d/cPLN-all wnl GU-F, nsf MSI-BCs 3/5, amb x 4, goood haircoat Neuro-a and a A-7 yo F Pit Bull 1. conjunctivitis P-start TAB-1/4 inch strip OU BID x 7 days vet check in 5 days prognosis good

06/21/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/21/16 20:37 Behavior during intake: This dog was pulling hard on the leash during intake. She was lose body throughout the process. She did not like the back drop. She would hop onto it and hop off. She allowed me to collar her with no issue. Basic information: Akita is a 7 year old, female, pit bull mix. Her former owner bought her from a friend when she was just a puppy. They surrendered her to MACC because they are moving into a very small apartment out of state and cannot take her. Akita was last seen by a doctor in November of 2016. Socialization: This dog is friendly to strangers almost right away. She has lived with children her whole life. The children in Akita’s former home ranged in age from new born to teen aged. She was always pretty relaxed and playful with kids. She is also very playful and exuberant with adults. Akita spent time with other smaller dogs. She always was relaxed and playful. She has never been around cats. She has never bitten another animal or person. Behavior history: Akita has destroyed some things in her home when she was left alone. During thunderstorms or fireworks Akita will hide and panic. She is generally a very friendly and easy going dog. If someone unfamiliar comes to her yard or house she will bark until she gets a chance to meet them. She is a very active dog and she loves to play. When her owner is home with her she likes to be close to them. Akita loves to chase her ball and play fetch. Akita has been kept primarily indoors. Her bed was kept in the kitchen and she LOVED to sleep in her bed. She pulls very hard on the leash during walks.

WEB MEMO

06/23/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Akita walks calmly on leash. She was calm and relaxed during handling. Akita had a low body and wagging tail during the tag test, but followed the assessor at the end of the leash. She allows the assessor to position her during the squeeze but she head flips and snaps immediately when the assessors tries to reaches for her leg. Because of her reaction the behavior team decided to stop the assessment for safety reasons. During the resources Akita was not interested in toys. Akita was surrender to us. According to his previous owner Akita is friendly to strangers almost right away. She has lived with children her whole life. The children in Akita’s former home ranged in age from new born to teen aged. She was always pretty relaxed and playful with kids. She is also very playful and exuberant with adults. Akita spent time with other smaller dogs. She always was relaxed and playful. She has never been around cats. Akita has destroyed some things in her home when she was left alone”. The behavior department feels that he would do best if placed with a New Hope partner who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment. 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 stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, low wagging tail with relaxed body posture. Squeeze 1: 4. snaps Toy 1: No interest.

06/23/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
6/23: When off leash with other dogs, Akita is tolerant of polite greeting. She offers correction when the helper dog lingers behind her. Akita’s previous owner cites that she has been introduced to smaller dogs and thta she was relaxed around them. The behavior team recommends allow Akita time to decompress in a new environment before following up on her behavior with dogs outside the shelter.

06/22/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative very nervous, tense, resisted handling mild tartar occular d/c clean coat female intact NOSF

06/22/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S-ocular d/c noted on initial O-BAR, pink mm, CRT< 2 sec, hydrated EENT-CAU, serous d/c OU with tear staining under eye, no nasal d/cPLN-all wnl GU-F, nsf MSI-BCs 3/5, amb x 4, goood haircoat Neuro-a and a A-7 yo F Pit Bull 1. conjunctivitis P-start TAB-1/4 inch strip OU BID x 7 days vet check in 5 days prognosis good

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