HOPE aka AMARA – A1035649 (ALT ID A1094940)

Manhattan Center

My name is HOPE. My Animal ID # is A1035649.
I am a spayed female black american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/27/2016 from NY 10469, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-079524.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/11/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 45.4 LBS.
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11/08/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/27/16 Finder stated that the dogs were friendly when he fed them and that his workers also stated Amara seemed kind. Amara was very energetic during intake but allowed all handling 05/08/15 Basic Information Hope is a 9-month old Staffordshire terrier mix who came in as owner surrender. She’d been with her owner since she was 3-months, and her owner received her as a gift from a friend. Owner’s say Hope may have some food allergies, and when asked two things she likes most about Hope owner chose that she is playful, and friendly. Personality & Behavior Hope is described as high active, owner states that Hope is very playful and excitable. Owner says that Hope is good with children; she has been around her grandchildren and states that Hope is relaxed, and playful. Owner states that she would be better with pre-teens and older due to her size because she sometimes gets too excited and will jump on the children. Owner says she hasn’t been around other dogs much, and she is aggressive with cats, owner also has a cat and she says hope and the cat are often fighting with each other. Owner says she is house-trained, and has accidents about once a day but owner says she only gets walked once a day so they may be in relation. Owner says Hope is very affectionate, and loves to jump on people and give them kisses. Owner says hope doesn’t have any past issues biting people. She says hope is unbothered if someone touches her food or treat, and playful if someone takes her toy. Owner says she is unbothered if pushed off furniture, or being restrained. She usually attempts to run during bath time and friendly with unfamiliar people approaching her home or family. Hope is also unbothered if disturbed while sleeping. For New Family to Know Hope knows the commands sit, down, paw, and come. Owner says she likes to play fetch, tug, and enjoys squeaky dogs. Owner says she is crate-trained and will usually be inside for up to three hours at a time. Owner says Hope is comfortable using the bathroom outside, and using piddle pads. Owner says she loves following her around the house, and when left alone if not in the crate she gets destructive around the house. Owner says she is comfortable with the Beneful brand dry food. Behavior during Intake Hope was very playful and excitable during intake. She jumped up and attempted to give kisses during collaring, and allowed people to play with her. She showed no signs of aggression during intake.

11/03/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: As far as we’re concerned, there could be no better house-warming present than this love bomb of a dog. Unfortunately, the person who had that exact experience-opening the door to his new home and finding that Hope had been left inside by the previous tenant-was unable to keep her, but he surrendered her with comments about her “kindness.” May we say that is the definition of understatement. This little black beauty has the pep of a puppy–she wants to play, play, play! so very sweetly–but the dignity of an adult, who is a dream on a leash, appears house trained, and is smart enough to find the nearest lap and move on in for some loving. Hope will win the lottery if she can find herself in a new home where she can actually stay, and it is safe to say that any family will win the canine version of Powerball to welcome Hope into theirs. As far as house-warming presents go, none could possibly be as warm-hearted and endlessly joyful as our dear Hope!

10/30/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/29/16 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog repeatedly turns toward the Assessor’s hand, with loose body and open mouth, dog licks hands while lips are long. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) she is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Dog may lick hand. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1. Minimal interest. Dog may smell or lick toy, then turn away. Summary: Amara showed NO concern during the behavior assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Tolerant: These dogs are typically non-reactive on leash and will be either friendly or indifferent off leash. They can typically tolerate some rude behavior from other dogs and can be described as having a long fuse. They show relaxed, appropriate, easy-going body language around others. PLAYGROUP: Hope plays exuberantly in short bursts with other dogs, offering correction when overwhelmed, or no longer wanting to engage. Based on observation made in our care, the behavior department recommends slow introductions between hope and resident dogs in a future home, to allow Hope time to become comfortable at her own pace. 10/30: Amara seeks handler attention. She briefly becomes interested in play, then ceases when solicited by a much more exuberant dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/29/16 During her initial medical examination, Amara readily allows all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

10/30/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Hope plays exuberantly in short bursts with other dogs, offering correction when overwhelmed, or no longer wanting to engage. Based on observation made in our care, the behavior department recommends slow introductions between hope and resident dogs in a future home, to allow Hope time to become comfortable at her own pace. 5/10/15: When off leash with other dogs Hope greets politely but may be overwhelmed with an exuberant dog. She will engage in short bouts of running play but quickly gets uncomfortable and corrects any solicitation. 5/13: Hope is more comfortable while socializing off leash with other dogs. She will engage in rough, mouthy play. 10/28/16: Hope engages bouncy running play with males and females, offering play bows to solicit. She will correct mounting and eventually only seeks handler attention. 10/29: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Hope is anxious and seeks handler attention. She corrects mounting. 10/30: Hope seeks handler attention. She briefly becomes interested in play, then ceases when solicited by a much more exuberant dog. 10/31: Hope solicits play by offering bows and attempting to solicit chase. When not reciprocated, she quickly becomes anxious and frantically seeks to exit the yard. 11/11-3: Hope is anxious and mostly seeks exit. She displays very brief interest in play, but becomes anxious when not engaging. 11/4: Hope engages in vocal running play with males and females. She will offer correction when play becomes too rough. 11/5-8: Hope engages in running play with males and females, often offering paw slaps to solicit play.

10/27/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Sex: Female spayed Scan: Positive! Estimated age: 2-3 years based on energy level and dentition Fleas: No flea dirt. S: Friendly, hyper, does not sit still but relaxed and wiggly body O: BAR-H, BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist, CRT <2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Clean teeth. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Clipped fur on abdomen. Thin fur coat in inguinal region. UG: Female, spay tattoo visible on abdomen A: Apparently healthy adult female dog Short-term prognosis: Excellent P: Administered pyrantel 4 ml PO and Activyl for dogs 22-44# during exam 1088

11/08/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/8/16 Sneezing, SND and sniffling seen on rounds this evening. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x10 days. 1088 —- 10/27/16 Sex: Female spayed Scan: Positive! Estimated age: 2-3 years based on energy level and dentition Fleas: No flea dirt. S: Friendly, hyper, does not sit still but relaxed and wiggly body O: BAR-H, BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist, CRT <2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Clean teeth. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Clipped fur on abdomen. Thin fur coat in inguinal region. UG: Female, spay tattoo visible on abdomen A: Apparently healthy adult female dog Short-term prognosis: Excellent P: Administered pyrantel 4 ml PO and Activyl for dogs 22-44# during exam 1088

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