CARMEN – A1098553

 

Staten Island Center

My name is CARMEN. My Animal ID # is A1098553.
I am a female black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/03/2016 from NY 10301, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/13/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 53.2 LBS.

S: exam for congestion and coughing O: BAR mm’s pink, moist mild/moderate dental calc no nasal discharge seen; making grunting noise intermittently; coughing observed OU- clear AU- mild brown debris prominent mandibular lymph nodes no murmur, regular rhythm lungs clear and eupneic abdomen- snp BCS 4-5/9; ambulatory FI, no vaginal discharge seen approx 1 inch soft pendulous cutaneous mass at ventral abdomen area of alopecia and scale at base of tail A: grunting noise- R/O normal for dog vs nasal congestion vs other coughing- R/O CIRDC vs other cutaneous mass- R/O skin tag vs other mild dermatitis prominent mandibular lymph nodes- R/O reactive vs neoplasia vs other P: move to isolation start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 10 days recheck in 1 week or sooner if needed

12/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/03/16 13:06 Finder was able to handle animal without any issues. Behavior during intake: Carmen was nervous and had a tense body during intake. I was able to collar her, scan her for a mc and take her picture without any issues. Carmen continued to be on alert during intake.

12/07/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: There is nothing not to like about Carmen. This black beauty is quiet and shy, and super friendly. Her big round eyes have a curious look to them, as if she is seeing everything for the first time on the walk. Carmen is a champ on the leash, walking so gently as you can see in her video. As I pass her kennel to take the other dogs out, she is very quiet, not barking at all. I really love this Carmen. She is patient, loving, and just a joy to be with. Please come down to the care center and see her for yourself. Then get ready for an overload of cuteness. Another volunteer writes: The moment you look into Carmen’s friendly brown eyes, you’ll be instantly in love. She is a sweetheart with a very polite bark. She is a great walking buddy, who keeps looking up at you to make sure you’re having as much fun as she is. One of my favorite things about her is how she delicately takes her treat from you. Please come to our care center and meet this polite little girl.

12/05/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray Other notes: Carmen displayed tense body during intake, but allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/5/2016 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, mouth closed, ears back Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body neutral, settles at end. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog pulls back quickly, appeared to lose balance. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed Toy 1. Minimal interest. Dog nudged toy with her nose, then walked away. Dog – dog 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, and lip neutral Summary: Carmen entered assessment area alert and aware of her surroundings and any loud noises or quick movements; at times flinches her head. Carmen allowed all handling without issue though she may benefit from a slow approach/slow introduction. PLAYGROUP: When off leash with other dogs, Carmen is shy and will seek handlers attention, however, she is polite, gentle and offers appropriate corrections to a pushy and sexually motivated male dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/3/2016 Carmen was friendly and allowed all handling during her initial medical exam ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience)

12/07/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Carmen is shy and will seek handlers attention, however, she is polite, gentle and offers appropriate corrections to a pushy and sexually motivated male dog. 12/11 update Carmen continues to be very shy when off leash with other dogs. She will often stay close to human handlers and hides under the bench. 12/12 update Carmen continues to display the same shy behavior with large dogs. When introduced to a small dog, Carmen was curious, she briefly approached, sniffed the male and allowed him to sniff her back. She appeared more comfortable around smaller dogs.

12/03/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative BARH AMBX4 Friendly,allowed handling Female~3yrs Mild gingivitis/tartar Small growth on ventral abdomen EENT:WNL No fleas seen Nosf

12/13/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
S: exam for congestion and coughing O: BAR mm’s pink, moist mild/moderate dental calc no nasal discharge seen; making grunting noise intermittently; coughing observed OU- clear AU- mild brown debris prominent mandibular lymph nodes no murmur, regular rhythm lungs clear and eupneic abdomen- snp BCS 4-5/9; ambulatory FI, no vaginal discharge seen approx 1 inch soft pendulous cutaneous mass at ventral abdomen area of alopecia and scale at base of tail A: grunting noise- R/O normal for dog vs nasal congestion vs other coughing- R/O CIRDC vs other cutaneous mass- R/O skin tag vs other mild dermatitis prominent mandibular lymph nodes- R/O reactive vs neoplasia vs other P: move to isolation start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 10 days recheck in 1 week or sooner if needed

Generated on Dec 14 2016 6:00PM

 

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