ALABAMA – A1099756

Manhattan Center

My name is ALABAMA. My Animal ID # is A1099756.
I am a female gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/15/2016 from NY 10033, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/21/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 62.4 LBS.

12/21/16 S/O) Weight=62.4. BAR-H. Limited exam due tobehavior- she lunges and growls. EENT: Eyes clr. NND. Ears cln. Oral-NE. MSI: BCS=5/9, amb x4. Scar L shoulder. Pendulous soft mass mid abd in area of umbilicus – non-painful. CV: NSR, NM, SSP. L: clr and eup. Abd: tense, NSF. UG: Female, prominent vulva. A) Mid abd soft dermal mass at umbilicus – r/o umbilical hernia vs cyst P) FNA – no fluid, likely not cyst Prognosis:good. Fix umbilical hernia with spay. 12/19/16 Visual exam only due to behavior. Full PE will be performed when handler is available. S: Pt sitting in cage, panting and hard barking O: BAR EENT: No discharge OU, nose. H/L: Not ausculted Abd: Not palpated M/S/I: Large pink hairless mass noted attached to pt’s ventral abdomen at the umbilicus UG: Female A: 1. Needs full exam 2. Umbilica hernia or mass on ventral abdomen Short-term prognosis: Good P: Needs weight and full exam including palpation of mass – but will likely recommend excision at time of spay. 1088

12/15/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/15/16 07:08 Very sweet dog. Allowed handling and collaring.

12/26/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “BAMA!” That’s the first thing I hear as 3 year-old Alabama and I head down the hall for our walk. That’s followed by a giant bear hug from staff and a childlike grin, “I just love this girl.” There’s no question as to why. Alabama is absolutely stunning. She is a regal, grey ghost, calm and elegant and oh so poised. More refined, British royalty than adorable southern charm. She stays true to form and walks beautifully on leash. And though I spot heads turning for a second look with every step we take Queen Alabama notices not. Later on in a pen it’s time for photos and once again it’s clear Alabama is in a class all her own. She indulges me while I strap on her coat and tighten her scarf, and before I even produce a camera our girl has struck a pose. Though it’s reported Alabama can be shy around strangers I felt immediately like a friend. Maybe a disheveled and frumpy friend next to such a picture of effortless grace. But a friend nonetheless. This beauty deserves to hear but one thing this holiday season. “Welcome home, sweet home, Alabama.” Alabama is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC. A staff member writes: As I sit here with Alabama, getting to know her, she makes it obvious with her eye movements that she’s not quite sure if I’m talking to her or someone else. The more high-pitched my voice is and the more I say “Good girl Alabama!”, the more she looks up at me with those human like eyes. They speak volumes throughout our interaction, but while on our walk, her eyes say “I really like walking with you. This is so relaxing, and I can’t thank you enough for this.” She really is the walking buddy I’ve always dreamed of. Don’t get me wrong; her shelter dog friends are awesome too, but her calm demeanor & superb leash manners are a breath of fresh air. I’m so glad Alabama and I bonded so quickly over a walk. I asked her to “Sit” at every corner, and never needed to ask twice. For every time she sat, I cooed “Good girl, Alabama! That’s my girl!” with a pat on the head, and she was happy with just that. For every time I petted her, she looked at me with squinty eyes and licked her lips with contentment.

12/19/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray Other notes: Upon intake Alabama appeared sweet and allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/19/2016 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body a bit tense, allows head to be cupped in assessor’s hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog leans in and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, body neutral, mouth closed, lip lick Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, a bit distracted. Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are back. Toy 1. Minimal interest. Dog smells, then walks away. Summary: Alabama is difficult to remove from kennel, staying towards the back, but is very treat motivated and once outside of kennel she allows handling. May benefit from a slow approach/slow introduction, preferably with treats. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Alabama to new and unfamiliar situations as well as allowing her to interact at her own pace. PLAYGROUP: Alabama has been reserved during her interactions with other dogs in the care center, and is tolerant of greetings from polite, calm dogs. The behavior department recommends that Alabama be allowed slow introductions with respectful, resident dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/16/16 During her initial medical exam Alabama appeared tense and nervous, she lunged and growled when restrained. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No young children (under 5) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful (The behavior department recommends allowing Alabama to approach her potential new adopters at her own pace. Alabama appears to easily startle upon loud noises/sudden movements, for this reason we advise against a home with young children at this time. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Alabama to new and unfamiliar situations.)

12/16/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Alabama has been reserved during her interactions with other dogs in the care center, and is tolerant of greetings from polite, calm dogs. The behavior department recommends that Alabama be allowed slow introductions with respectful, resident dogs. 12/16: When off leash with a male dog Alabama ignores greeting and explores the pen. 12/19: Alabama allows approach from another calm dog. She apepars soft in body and offers a slight tail wag while reciprocating the greeting. 12/20-21: Alabama continues to allow approach from dogs who are calm and polite. She softens and offers brief wags. 12/22: Alabama greets politely. She becomes a bit aroused and runs after a dog who solicits chase. When offered correction, she growls at the other dog. 12/23: Alabama greets politely but spends most of her time exploring the yard.

12/16/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 3y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: large scars running from caudal left scapula to trunk and down into axial area Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: tense and nervous in cage, growling and making hard eye contact, unwilling to move once out of cage, tail tucked and body shaking, would lunge at restraint and growl, required gate to hold for vx Medication: N/A, preventatives given

12/21/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPERIENCE
12/21/16 S/O) Weight=62.4. BAR-H. Limited exam due tobehavior- she lunges and growls. EENT: Eyes clr. NND. Ears cln. Oral-NE. MSI: BCS=5/9, amb x4. Scar L shoulder. Pendulous soft mass mid abd in area of umbilicus – non-painful. CV: NSR, NM, SSP. L: clr and eup. Abd: tense, NSF. UG: Female, prominent vulva. A) Mid abd soft dermal mass at umbilicus – r/o umbilical hernia vs cyst P) FNA – no fluid, likely not cyst Prognosis:good. Fix umbilical hernia with spay. 12/19/16 Visual exam only due to behavior. Full PE will be performed when handler is available. S: Pt sitting in cage, panting and hard barking O: BAR EENT: No discharge OU, nose. H/L: Not ausculted Abd: Not palpated M/S/I: Large pink hairless mass noted attached to pt’s ventral abdomen at the umbilicus UG: Female A: 1. Needs full exam 2. Umbilica hernia or mass on ventral abdomen Short-term prognosis: Good P: Needs weight and full exam including palpation of mass – but will likely recommend excision at time of spay. 1088

 

 

 

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