BELLA RUSE – A1093209

Brooklyn Center

My name is BELLA RUSE. My Animal ID # is A1093209.
I am a spayed female cream and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/12/2016 from NY 11206, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-077699.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/24/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 53.6 LBS.

10/24/16 Check nasal discharge. O: BARH. Eating well. EENT: Slight sneezing, serous nasal discharge. H/L: Mild dry cough. A: CIRDC. P: Rx Doxycycline 100 mg 2.5 PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Move to iso. Excellent prognosis.

10/12/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/12/16 13:29 Bella Ruse is a two year old cream and white female American Pitbull. She was surrendered by her owner due to owner living in in a NYCHA residence. Bella was with her owner for five months and was found as a stray. Bella Ruse was found with her littermate Chance. Bella Ruse has lived with two adults in the home. She is described as friendly around strangers and will greet them with a loose wiggly body. Bella Ruse has spent time with children ages seven and above. She will engage in gentle play with the children. Bella Ruse has lived with another Pitbull terrier and is described as relaxed and playful ,she will engage in exuberant play. Bella Ruse has not been around cats. Bella Ruse is walked three times a day and is used to leashed walks. She will pull hard on leash. Bella Ruse eats dry food Eukanuba and is free fed. She is not bothered when her food is touched while eating or when a treat or toys is taken away. She is fearful when her paws are touched and will pull away. She will bark when a stranger approaches the home but will relax once they enter the home. Bella Ruse is described as a hyper and friendly dog. She is well behaved when left alone in the home. Upon intake Bella Ruse was relaxed and had a loose wiggly body. Cousnelor was able to scan(negative), collar and photograph.

10/19/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: One comment on Bella Ruse’s walk log reads “Pure love and sweetness. I can walk her forever”…and that about sums it up! She is truly wonderful! She has brief moments where she seems a little timid, but Bella Ruse absolutely loves people. I think she’s won over every single one she met! She pulls some on the leash, seems housebroken, and has previously lived harmoniously with another dog. We’re told she has a lot of energy, is well behaved when left alone, and plays gently with children. She is incredibly attentive and cuddly in a very mild-mannered way. She flops over for belly rubs, bats her paw at me to hint that it doesn’t have to end just yet, and will push the entire weight of her head into my lap. Not only is she sweeter than sugar, Bella Ruse is also very beautiful! She looks like she’s made of velvet and sports a Mona Lisa smile. Bella Ruse is looking for a home, and I bet yours could be much better with her in it…come meet her today!

10/14/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: [Unaltered, owner surrender: with owner for 5 months] Previously lived with: Two adults and another dog Behavior toward children: Plays gently (has spent time with children aged 7+) Behavior toward dogs: With housemate (pit mix) she was exuberantly playful Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: Not reported Housetrained: Energy level/descriptors: Described as an active, high-energy dog. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/14/16 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 stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is low wagging, mouth open, relaxed body posture. Tag: 3. Dog follows the assessor but during the tags she spins toward the touch, crouching low. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed or back. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed or back. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away. Summary: Bella Ruse was highly social and interactive with the assessor. She allowed all handling without issue, though she seemed markedly uncomfortable when stood or leaned over, even briefly. She also flinched and backed away when the toy was tossed toward her, even though it was presented and squeaked first. She recovered quickly in all instances and shows good coping skills, but this is a response to be aware of and future adopters should take care to note the situations that make her uncomfortable and avoid them whenever possible. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Bella Ruse’s previous owner, Bella Ruse has lived with another Pitbull terrier and is described as relaxed and playful, she will engage in exuberant play. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bella Ruse displays soft body language when socializing with male dogs, displaying look aways when they approach her and not engaging in play when they solicit play. She also met a female dog but her body was slightly stiffer as she followed her around. The Behavior Department believes that Bella Ruse would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted to assess Bella Ruse’s comfort level.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/13/16: During her initial medical examination, Bella Ruse was attention-seeking and tolerant of all handling and restraint. She even responded to some basic commands. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) _x_Recommend no dog parks

10/13/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Bella Ruse’s previous owner, Bella Ruse has lived with another Pitbull terrier and is described as relaxed and playful, she will engage in exuberant play. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bella Ruse displays soft body language when socializing with male dogs, displaying look aways when they approach her and not engaging in play when they solicit play. She also met a female dog but her body was slightly stiffer as she followed her around. The Behavior Department believes that Bella Ruse would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted to assess Bella Ruse’s comfort level. 10/13: Bella Ruse is nervous as she greets a novel male dog with a tense face. She displays soft body language as she explores the pen, tolerant the male dog’s face to face greetings but not socializing. She seeks handler interaction. 10/16: Bella Ruse continues to be soft and social with male dogs, offering look aways when they approach her but does not engage in play. She also met a female dog but her body was slightly stiffer as she followed her around.

10/13/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – tail wags, knows some basic commands, loves attention, allows all handling – just a beautiful, well behaved dog! F~ 2 years Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth white Coat clean – no flea dirt or parasites noted Nails short Ambx4 NOSF

10/24/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
10/24/16 Check nasal discharge. O: BARH. Eating well. EENT: Slight sneezing, serous nasal discharge. H/L: Mild dry cough. A: CIRDC. P: Rx Doxycycline 100 mg 2.5 PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Move to iso. Excellent prognosis.

 

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