ARETHA – A1115834

Manhattan Center

My name is ARETHA. My Animal ID # is A1115834.
I am a spayed female white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/19/2017 from NY 10460, owner surrender reason stated was ABANDON.

06/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Aretha A1115834 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/26/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 49.0 LBS.

S/O BAR, energetic and friendly serous nasal discharge, sneezing mm pk, moist eupnic A CIRDC P move to iso doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days

06/19/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/19/17 12:44 This dog seems energetic and very friendly, allows handling.

06/22/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Aretha is a pretty name, but Snow White would have been a better fit. Yes, Aretha is as white as snow and wears a perfect and spotless coat. Thankfully, she has lively dark eyes and a big smile letting out a pink tongue. Aretha is a young gal, only one year of age, as delicate looking and exquisitely made as a china doll, a regal for the eyes. She turns many heads on the street. She is very sociable and friendly, playful mainly with toys that she really wants to share with her caretaker. She walks well on the leash, pulling only slightly. She is a good listener, comes when called, hops on the bench, sits obediently on command and takes politely treats from my hand. Everything is done, of course, with a lot of tail wagging. Aretha does not hide her joy to be with us, humans. She is fine, polite with her peers in playgroups but mostly seeks the attention of the staff. Aretha would be perfect or almost perfect if she did not like to jump so high and energetically to express her happiness to be in company (watch out for your chin). This is one behavior that her future owner or family will want to manage. Aretha has a lot of great features to become a wonderful pet. Just ask to meet her in person, see all that she has to offer, and take her home for a life full of love and fun…Aretha is at the Manhattan Care Center.

06/20/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 6/19/17 Unaltered Female, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/20/17 Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, closed mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps on assessor softly. 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 close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy. Summary: Aretha displayed no concerning behaviors on her assessment and was social throughout. 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: Aretha greets other dogs politely, and engages in soft bouncy play with males and females. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Aretha and other dogs who are gently playful or tolerant. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Aretha was active, social, and allowed handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/19/17 During her initial medical exam, Aretha was active, social, and a little anxious with restraint. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Aretha so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

06/21/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
*Aretha is a playgroup greeter dog* Aretha greets other dogs politely, and engages in soft bouncy play with males and females. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Aretha and other dogs who are gently playful or tolerant. 6/20: When introduced off leash to dogs in the care center, Aretha approaches and greets with a soft body.  Post-greeting, she becomes more focused on seeking handler attention and ignores the presence of the other dogs.  She offers minor corrections when solicited with play. 6/21: Aretha greets other dogs politely. When solicited with play, Aretha avoids and instead seeks handler attention.

06/19/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : abandoned in the bronx Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – very energetic, friendly; struggles and seems a little anxious with restraint-not aggressive but unable to draw blood for hwt Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted; periocular erythema-suspect behavioral Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; teeth very white with no significant tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female; no spay scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, mild pigmentation and redness along midline abdomen CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Healthy young adult Plan no treatment needed Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

06/26/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O BAR, energetic and friendly serous nasal discharge, sneezing mm pk, moist eupnic A CIRDC P move to iso doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days

Generated on Jun 27 2017 6:00PM

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