CHERISH – A1098480

Brooklyn Center

My name is CHERISH. My Animal ID # is A1098480.
I am a female brown 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 12/02/2016 from NY 11203, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/14/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 31.2 LBS.

12/14/16 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking, eating well EENT: Eyes clear, mild seromucoid nasal discharge H/L: Sneezing, occasional cough A: CIRDC P:Rec doxycycline 200mg po q24 x 10 days. Excellent prognosis

12/02/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/02/16 17:04 Cherish is a 2 year old brown and white female american pitbull terrier who has been in the home for several weeks. Cherish is being surrendered because the family can no longer giver her a home. Cherish lived with 4 adults and no other animals in the home. Cherish has been in the home for several weeks. When someone comes to the door she runs over to greet them and does not bark to alert the family. She seeks introduction with sniffing. She has encountered young children in the home and is described to be gently playful. When on walks she can somewhat insistent on leash but is also responsive to guidance. She is used to getting walked 3 times a day and when she encounters other dogs she is receptive with tale wagging and a loose body. When encountering cats on the street she is curious also with loose body and wagging tail. Cherish allows a bath and has not had a nail trim yet. If on the couch or bed she is easily removed. She allows a bear hug for handling. When first in the home while eating if the owner approached she would guard the food with growling. However after some work with the owner with slowly approaching while eating Cherish now allows them to remove while eating. She does not guard toys. She enjoys playing fetch, running games and tugging. She knows the cue sit and stay. When the family is home she likes to be where they are. When home alone she is well behaved and is not destructive but may whine some when the owner leaves. Cherish likes both wet and dry food. Upon intake Cherish was receptive to introduction with wagging tail, loose body and sniffing. Counselor was able to scan for microchip (positive) collar and photograph. Cherish allowed alll handling and responsive to guidance on leash.

12/12/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Cherish wiggles and makes googly eyes at everyone who passes her kennel, instantly charming them. But when it comes time to walking, she almost slouches, and her joyful gaze turns unsure. A caramel nugget at just over 30 pounds, Cherish could pass for a pup, but is in fact full-grown. We do not know much about her past, but one guesses she was loved, based on how much she melts at a soft voice and gentle strokes on her shoulders. Unlike many other dogs, she prefers to follow behind you on the leash, waiting for your cue. She readily does her business, and after a block or so, her tail starts to wag and she begins to explore the sidewalks with her nose, unfazed by loud trucks passing, and gratefully sitting for a treat. A perfectly sized package for smaller homes, Cherish is waiting for someone to show her the lead and convince her that she can be the brave, loving girl she has shown glimpses of here. Come to Brooklyn ACC to meet her today!

12/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Gently playful Behavior toward dogs: Friendly towards dogs she meets outside Behavior toward cats: Curious with cats she sees outside FG/RG: When first in the home Cherish would growl when people approached her food though this was reported to have stopped after some work with it. Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Upon intake Cherish was receptive to introduction with wagging tail, loose body and sniffing SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/6/16 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. 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. 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. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Cherish displayed no behavioral concerns on her assessment. PLAYGROUP: According to Cherish’s previous owner, when Cherish encounters other dogs she is receptive with tail wagging and a loose body. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Cherish engages in and solicits gentle play. She displays assertive posturing, mounting and standing over other dogs, but is able to continue to play when solicited. The Behavior Department recommends that Cherish be placed in a home with dogs that match her gentle play style and that are tolerant of her mounting behavior. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/3/16 During her initial medical exam Cherish appeared social and tolerated all handling. 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 (Cherish may require positive reinforcement behavior modification to address this food guarding behavior. In addition to food behavior modification protocol we recommend teaching Cherish “Drop It” and trade-up games.)

12/03/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Cherish’s previous owner, when Cherish encounters other dogs she is receptive with tail wagging and a loose body. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Cherish engages in and solicits gentle play. She displays assertive posturing, mounting and standing over other dogs, but is able to continue to play when solicited. The Behavior Department recommends that Cherish be placed in a home with dogs that match her gentle play style and that are tolerant of her mounting behavior. 12/3: Cherish displays soft body language when greeting a novel male dog. She displays bouncy body language and solicits gentle play. 12/4: Cherish greeted a female puppy with a loose, wiggly body. She bounces and play bows initially, but then becomes assertive and stands over the smaller puppy and a larger female dog that she is introduced to. 12/5: With a small group of male and female dogs, Cherish has a soft body and is bouncy. She stands over with a paw on the male dog initially, but then plays well with the group. 12/6-12/13: In a group of playful male and female dogs, Cherish displays bouncy body language when solicited to play. She mounts male and female dogs.

12/03/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive– 981020019909612 Female, ~ 2yrs Sociable, tolerates handling, no sisgn of aggression mild tartar, gingivitis enlarged vulva, R/O heat EENT — wnl Skin/coat — NSF BARH

12/14/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
12/14/16 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking, eating well EENT: Eyes clear, mild seromucoid nasal discharge H/L: Sneezing, occasional cough A: CIRDC P:Rec doxycycline 200mg po q24 x 10 days. Excellent prognosis

Generated on Dec 14 2016 6:00PM

 

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