ARETHA – A1100123

Manhattan Center

My name is ARETHA. My Animal ID # is A1100123.
I am a female black and white labrador retr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/19/2016 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/27/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 41.0 LBS.

SND, coughing Temporary waiver from sx A: CIRDC P: Move to ISO Doxy 100 mg 2 tabs po sid x 10 days

12/19/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/19/16 20:29 Aretha is a female black and white what seems to be american pitbull mixed with Lab. she was receptive to all handling including, scanning, intake photo, and collaring

12/27/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Perhaps named after the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, our Aretha is looking for her share of R E S P E C T! And she’ll get it, as she’s beyond gorgeous, so sweet, her coat shines with apparent good care, she seems to be housetrained, and pulls on the leash in her happiness at being out for a walk. A bouncy, happy, puppy-pulling…a happy pulling that makes you smile when you’re with her. Greeting other dogs we pass with a happy tail wag, Aretha preferred handler attention to that of other large dogs, until she’s introduced to smaller dogs and begins to solicit and engage in running play. How cute is that! Aretha can be a bit shy, warming up slowly for caresses, and while not actively soliciting them at first, accepts and enjoys them. Off leash, a little play time and then Aretha curls up semi under the bench (it’s lightly drizzling), in her best pretzel imitation for a little R & R. She’s still a puppy, and puppy’s need their naps! I loved sitting with her on the ground, watching her curling up, getting comfortable and sighing with the contentment of being petted while lying there. Still paying attention to her surroundings if things changed, Aretha relaxed under my hand. She’s breathtakingly gorgeous, and her soft, gentle and shy personality is perfect for someone who will give her the time and opportunity to relax and come out of her shell. Come meet her today.

12/21/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray Other notes: Upon intake Aretha allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Toy: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary: Aretha appeared a bit fearful at times on her assessment but she allowed all handling. PLAYGROUP: 12/21: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Aretha is nervous of approach from the greeter, and instead attempts to solicit play from humans. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/19/16 During her initial medical exam Aretha allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful (The behavior department recommends allowing Aretha to approach her potential new adopters at her own pace. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Aretha to new and unfamiliar situations.)

12/21/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
12/21: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Aretha is nervous of approach from the greeter, and instead attempts to solicit play from humans. 12/22: Aretha seeks handler attention and play bows to humans. She ignores the other dogs. 12/23: Aretha greets politely but is uncomfortable with a larger male dog that attempts to mount and solicit play. She is introduced to smaller dogs and begins to solicit as well as engage in exuberant running play.

12/19/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative young female dog clean teeth, ears, eyes dandruff on coat allows handling NOSF

12/27/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
SND, coughing Temporary waiver from sx A: CIRDC P: Move to ISO Doxy 100 mg 2 tabs po sid x 10 days

 

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