BARBIE – A1097507

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is BARBIE. My Animal ID # is A1097507.
I am a female tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/21/2016 from NY 11420, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-082140.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/29/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS Normal, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 44.2 LBS.

11/29/16 Recheck ears, finished 7 day course of otibiotic yesterday S/O: QARH. Allowed all handling. EENT: Eyes clear, moderate mucoid nasal discharge, mild thickening of pinnae, minimal otitis of ear canals, dark brown waxy debris AU (R>L) H/L: Sneezing and coughing, lungs auscult clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias A: otitis resolved, CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 250mg po q24 x 10 days and ear cleaning. No additional ear medication indicated at this time. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis

11/21/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/21/16 12:34 Basic information Barbie is a female tan and white APBT with no known medical conditions. Barbie was found wandering loose with ken (A1097506) and allowed finder to take them home. Finder described Barbie as friendly. Barbie was introduced to children ages ranging from 6 to 17 and was relaxed and respectful of them. Barbie played gently with the children and adults. Barbie was also introduced to the finder dogs but began to bark and growl at them so they were kept separated. Barbie was affectionate and playful with the Ken and when she would go to sleeps he would curl up with Ken. Barbie was well behaved when left in the house alone. Barbie enjoyed playing with rope toys and would play fetch with the finder. Barbie would growl when having her food bowl touched but the finder was still able to push the bowl with their foot while she was eating. When someone approached the house Barbie would bark. Barbie was well behaved when left in the house alone. Barbie would go to the bathroom in the house if she went into a room that the finder’s dogs were just in. Barbie knows the command sit. Behavior during intake Barbie was very sweet and social during intake She came right up to the counselor with a wagging tail. Barbie allowed to be scanned and collared while remaining loose and wiggly. Barbie. Enjoyed being pet and getting attention. She took treats from counselor gently. Barbie liked to give kisses.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

11/22/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Finder’s profile Intact, Stray Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Barbie was introduced to children aged 6 to 17 and was relaxed and respectful of them; Barbie played gently with the children and adults. Behavior toward dogs: Barbie was also introduced to the finder dogs but began to bark and growl at them so they were kept separated Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: Barbie would growl when having her food bowl touched Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/22/16 Look: 1. Dog leans forward or 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, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1: 1. Dog pulls out gently Squeeze 2: 1. Dog pulls out gently Toy: 1. No interest Summary: Barbie displayed no concern during her behavior assessment. PLAYGROUP: According to Barbie’s finder, Barbie would sleep with the dog she was found with but when Barbie was introduced to the finder dogs but began to bark and growl at them so they were kept separated. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Barbie mostly keeps to herself as she explores the pen in a group of calm, male dogs. She tolerates face to face greetings but displays assertive body language towards a larger sexually motivated male. The Behavior Department recommends that Barbie be placed in a home with dogs that match her calm energy level and that a proper dog-dog interaction be conducted with any potential adopter’s dog to ensure compatibility. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/21/16 During her initial medical examination, Barbie allowed all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No young children (under 5) Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding (We cannot be certain whether any guarding or possessive behavior may appear in a home environment, but we recommend adopters comfortable with safe management and modification of guarding behavior in case it does.)

11/22/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Barbie’s finder, Barbie would sleep with the dog she was found with but when Barbie was introduced to the finder dogs but began to bark and growl at them so they were kept separated. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Barbie mostly keeps to herself as she explores the pen in a group of calm, male dogs. She tolerates face to face greetings but displays assertive body language towards a larger sexually motivated male. The Behavior Department recommends that Barbie be placed in a home with dogs that match her calm energy level and that a proper dog-dog interaction be conducted with any potential adopter’s dog to ensure compatibility. 11/22-11/26: Barbie displayed neutral body language when greeting a novel male dog. She mostly keeps to herself as she explores the pen, tolerating the male dog’s face to face greetings. 11/28: Barbie greets novel male dogs appropriately before wandering in the pen and keeping to herself. However she displays assertive body language towards a larger sexually motivated male.

PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was UNKNOWN – Normal, behavior rating was NONE
No Initial Exam

11/29/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/29/16 Recheck ears, finished 7 day course of otibiotic yesterday S/O: QARH. Allowed all handling. EENT: Eyes clear, moderate mucoid nasal discharge, mild thickening of pinnae, minimal otitis of ear canals, dark brown waxy debris AU (R>L) H/L: Sneezing and coughing, lungs auscult clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias A: otitis resolved, CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 250mg po q24 x 10 days and ear cleaning. No additional ear medication indicated at this time. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis

 

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