BRIMMEY aka CASSANDRA – A1107859

Manhattan Center

My name is BRIMMEY. My Animal ID # is A1107859.
I am a spayed female white and black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 08/04/2017 from NY 11204, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

08/16/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Brimmey A1107859 is at-risk with a New Hope Only determination due to her bite history

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/04/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 48.6 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam — late entry, exam done 8/3 Estimated age: ~2yrs, spayed Microchip noted on Intake? Yes 981020017609118 History : Return adoption due to lack of time Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Very active, attention seeking, allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Minimal dental tartar, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty hair coat, mild generalized dermatitis CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Mild dermatiits Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC – No treatment indicated at this time. Consider regular bathing for skin condition with placement Prognosis: Excellent

08/16/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
DOG INFORMATION SHEET [8/4/2017] INTAKE BEHAVIOR Dog was excited and pulling on leash hard. Went into kennel with no problem. [8/3/2017] PRIOR PET PROFILE Brimmey is a white spayed large breed dog. She was previously surrendered by an owner who had her for 4 months. Brimmey has lived with three adults in her previous home. Brimmey is described as a friendly and playful dog, she will jump on everyone she meets and owner stated she will lick them all over. Brimmey has spent time with children ages five and ten, Brimmey is described as very playful with the children and will engage in exuberant play. She will jump and run around the home with the kids. Brimmey has had limited interactions with other dogs, owner stated if she saw another dog while in the yard she would bark and excitedly run towards the gate with her tail wagging. Brimmey has not been around cats. Brimmey is housetrained and walked twice a day, she lived in a home with a backyard and was allowed in the yard as well. Owner stated she will occasionally have accidents indoors but if kept on a schedule is great. Brimmey was fed Wellness brand dry dog food and was fed two cups twice a day. Brimmey was not bothered if she was approached while eating or if her food was touched. When a stranger approaches her home owner stated Brimmey will bark at first but once they enter she runs to greet them with a loose body. Brimmey loves squeaky toys and balls. She knows the commands sit or “put it down”. Brimmey is well behaved when left in the yard, owner stated she would occasionally bark, usually when someone first approached the yard. Brimmey loves doggy biscuits and bacon strips. Upon prior intake Brimmey was hard barking while inside the lobby, once inside the admissions office she sniffed counselor with her tail wagging and solicited attention.

04/12/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I first met Cassandra while she was draped over the shoulder of another volunteer (looking like there was no place she’d rather be!) and that first impression of her seems to be pretty accurate…this little lady is a LOVER! She seems to have a fair amount of energy, but absolutely loves playing with toys (and does the most adorable head tilts when they squeak) and has also enjoyed playing with other dogs in our playgroups…perfect outlets to tucker her out! She pulls some on leash, seems housebroken, and eagerly sits for treats. She starts to feverishly wag her tail whenever we approach people on walks and thinks everyone deserves a hug and lots of kisses. She is super friendly, engaging, charming, playful, SO affectionate, cute as can be….and she could be yours!! Cassandra would love to meet you at Brooklyn ACC!

08/13/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Profile 8/3/17, second stay at care center Spayed, Owner Surrender Bite history: Yes, Brimmey was being introduced to the owner’s son. The son was sitting on the couch and Brimmey jumped up on him and bit his arm, requiring six stitches. KNOWN HISTORY: None 4/4/17, first stay at care center Spayed, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/13/17 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps lightly on Assessor. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary: Brimmey displayed no concerning behaviors on her assessment and was social throughout. She jumped up on the assessor a few times in a social manner. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Brimmey was excited. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/4/17 Dring her initial medical exam, Brimmey was active and allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Brimmey so we cannot be certain of his 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: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to Brimmey’s bite history, we recommend an adult only home. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Brimmey’s bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Brimmey to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Brimmey to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Brimmey presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_Bite history/risk of future aggression: In her previous home, Brimmey bit a person who was sitting on the couch, requiring six stitches. We do not know what triggered this bite. Brimmey needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Brimmey as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.

04/05/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Cassandra solicits and engages in gentle play with male and female dogs. She offers appropriate corrections when a male mounts her and continues to play. Cassandra was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Cassandra be placed with dogs that match her gentle play style. 4/5: Cassandra displays neutral body language when greeting a novel male dog. Once in the pen, Cassandra displays loose and wiggly body language and solicits gentle play with paw slaps. She offers appropriate correction by head whipping when the male attempts to mount her and continues to play. 4/6-4/7: In a group of playful male and female dogs, Cassandra solicits and engages in gentle play. During Brimmey’s (Fka Cassandra) previous stay at the Care Center, it was reported that she engaged in gentle play, with paw slaps. Her previous owner reported she spent limited time with other dogs, and bark at them when she saw them. 8/4: When off leash at the Care Center, Brimmey displays a tall posture when introduced to a novel male dog. She closely bounces near the greeter, with a tense body, when he solicits gentle play. As the energy increases she becomes assertive and jumps on the other dog with an open mouth. She briefly listens to handler interruptions, before re-engaging in the behavior.

08/04/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam — late entry, exam done 8/3 Estimated age: ~2yrs, spayed Microchip noted on Intake? Yes 981020017609118 History : Return adoption due to lack of time Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Very active, attention seeking, allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Minimal dental tartar, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty hair coat, mild generalized dermatitis CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Mild dermatiits Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC – No treatment indicated at this time. Consider regular bathing for skin condition with placement Prognosis: Excellent

04/07/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
04/07/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: BAR. Attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing A: No concerns P: OK for spay. Continue to monitor 4/4/17 DVM Intake Exam Findings History ~2yrs, female. Scan neg. Stray Subjective Observed Behavior – BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Very mild dental tartar, mm pink, moist PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, bloody vaginal discharge, swollen vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, small area of dermatitis on tail CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: In heat, dermatitis on tail, likely self inflicted, R/O fleas Plan: OK for spay. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis

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FEMALE, WHITE / BLACK, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yrs
STRAY – STRAYAVAI, HOLD FOR EVENT Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 04/04/2017, From NY 11434, DueOut Date 04/07/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Findings History ~2yrs, female. Scan neg. Stray Subjective Observed Behavior – BARH. Active, attention seeking, allows all handling  Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Very mild dental tartar, mm pink, moist PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, bloody vaginal discharge, swollen vulva MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, small area of dermatitis on tail CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: In heat, dermatitis on tail, likely self inflicted, R/O fleas Plan: OK for spay. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis
Weight 50.0

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