CRYSTAL – A1100718

Manhattan Center

My name is CRYSTAL. My Animal ID # is A1100718.
I am a female black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/29/2016 from NY 10455, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/05/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 46.6 LBS.

01/05/17 17:01 S/O: eating well sneezing serous nasal dc A: cird P: 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good

12/29/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/29/16 18:34 Chrystal was brought in as a stray and owners had her for two weeks. She has been around a 2 year old child and a cat. They can not keep her due to there landlord have no a big dog policy. She was nervous and and tail tucked between her legs. She was receptive to handling for scanning and vaccinations Counselor could not take proper intake photoo due to her being nervous to walk on background

01/02/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Crystal is a beautiful girl with a sensitive soul, a dark gem whose precious heart remains shrouded in mystery. Could she be a lover of toys? Games? Snuggling? She’s never anything but soft and gentle and in a real home anything is possible, but for now Crystal’s shyness and fear in the Care Center environment don’t give too much away. She’s easy to leash, open to being petted and quite polite when being dressed in a bandana or offered a treat and she seems to like other dogs very much, running to the fence to meet them whenever one passes by. I hope to see her open up and show us more of the ‘real’ Crystal soon but I’d be even happier if she left for a new life with a patient and affectionate family and never looked back. Take a chance on Crystal and she’ll repay you with the best gift of all…her grateful, loving heart.

01/02/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Unaltered, stray, with finder for 2 weeks (profile provided by finder) Previously lived with: With finder, exposed to adults, a child (age 2) and a cat. No details about her behavior around the child or cat were provided. Other notes: Crystal was timid at intake, body held low, but she allowed some handling with a slow approach. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/2/2017 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body is tense and trembling; her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog leans into assessor’s hand and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, tail tucked, body stiff, head low, mouth closed, ears back, lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, distracted Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are back Toy 1. Minimal interest, responded to squeak sound but did not fully engage Summary: Crystal was hesitant to approach assessor upon entering SAFER assessment room, but did allow handling, remained alert. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Proximity Sensitive: These dogs have had a poor history of social experience with other dogs or could be extremely fearful in the shelter environment. They are socially shy and may exhibit fearful body posturing (tucked tail, head low, snarling etc), defensive posturing (lunging, barking, snarling etc.) or physically avoid/ignore other dogs. They will emit warning signals to the other dog to back away but if they are forced to interact they may snap. PLAYGROUP: Crystal has appeared fearful during interaction with other dogs in the care center. At this time, Crystal may be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home until her behaviors can be followed up on outside the care center. Crystal may do best if allowed a period of decompression beforehand. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:12-30-16 During her initial medical exam Crystal appeared to be very nervous, growled and would not allow handling.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adopter, adult-only home _X_No children (under 13): Due to Crystal’s high level of fear in the care center and hesitancy to interact with her caretakers, we recommend an adult-only home for Crystal. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Crystal has shown fearful behavior since entering the care center. She does best with a very slow approach, speaking softly and gently. It is important to make sure Crystal is not forced to interact, as she has escalated to growling as a warning when highly uncomfortable. _X_Single pet home: At this time, Crystal has appeared uncomfortable while interacting with other dogs in the care center. It can not be said for certain how her behavior around dogs will translate into a home setting. _X_No dog parks: See above.

12/31/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Crystal has appeared fearful during interaction with other dogs in the care center. At this time, Crystal may be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home until her behaviors can be followed up on outside the care center. Crystal may do best if allowed a period of decompression beforehand. 12/31: When off leash with a male dog Crystal is uncomfortable and avoidant. She will sniff when he turns away but runs away at any advances made by the greeter dog. 1/3: Crystal avoids approach from the other dog. 1/4: Crystal continues to avoid approach.

12/30/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Negative Sex: Female Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Behavior:Very nervous, growl and not allow to handle during exam NOSF

01/05/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
01/05/17 17:01 S/O: eating well sneezing serous nasal dc A: cird P: 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good

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