DARLA aka BELLA aka SARABI – 14197 (ALT ID – A0980619)
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SAFE 11/29/17
DARLA
**RETURNED 11/20/17***
Hello, my name is Darla. My animal id is #14197. I am a desexed female brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 20-Nov-2017.
Darla is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Darla will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. There are no known behavior concerns for Darla at this time.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Darlin’ Darla was brought to us by her finder. One might wonder what a proper middle-aged dame was doing alone in the street… Darla is Rubenesque at 91 pounds, and if it was not for her large smile and bright eyes, she might impress by her size. Darla would not hurt a fly. She is a good gal who likes life, people and food…a typical family dog. She might be shy at first in her kennel, but take her to the street or the yard and she comes to life. She wants to enjoy whatever there is to enjoy, and she lets you know that she is happy. No hidden agenda with Darla. She walks beautifully on the leash and does her business on the way. She shows a healthy interest in other dogs met. She comes right away when called, mostly when she sees a treat dangling from my hand. She can sit on command, attempts to come on my lap, and will even roll on her side and back for belly rubs. Kisses, of course, follow. Darla is very comfortable, and I feel totally relaxed around her. Yep, she is the type of dog I could really see living in my home…as a comfy, chunky, friendly and loving pet. It is what suits my lifestyle. Indeed, at the care center, we have a dog or a cat who could meet anyone’s desire. Darla is waiting at the Manhattan Care Center to start her life again with you.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 91.4 lbs
BARH scan positive985111000122324 female spayed allows handling appx 7 yrs old mod tartar ear infection clean coat small mass on RHL obese BCS 8/9 NOSF
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Darla allowed counselor to collar her and pet her. When the finder left, Darla began pulling on the leash hard and started whining. Darla approached other counselors with a wagging tail and allowed pets on the head and around face.
Date of Intake: 11/20/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Darla is a 7 year old female brown brindle large mixed breed dog. Darla was found roaming the streets in the finder’s neighborhood on 11/20/2017. Finder kept Darla over night before surrendering her because he has two large dogs of his own. Darla has no injuries or health problems.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Darla allowed finder to approach her and place a collar and leash on her. Darla allowed finder to pet her.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Darla did not interact with finder’s own dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Darla did not try to bite finder or any other animal.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Darla has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 11/20/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (information from her last stay at the care center)
Previously lived with:: Adults and children (ages 6 and 9)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Friendly
Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Darla is described as quiet.
Date of assessment:: 11/21/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Darla approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was social, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: Darla has become more comfortable socializing with other calm dogs. Slow introductions are recommended between Darla and respectful dogs. The previous owner of Darla has described her behavior toward other dos as “friendly”.
Summary (1):: 11/21: When introduced off leash to dogs, Darla is a bit cautious when approached. She offers a small lip curl for lingering greeting.
Summary (2):: 11/22: Darla is polite when greeting the male helper dog. She is more tolerant of approach today.
Summary (3):: 11/25: Darla greets male and female dogs politely, then will offer correction for persistent approach.
Summary (4):: 11/26: Darla keeps mostly to herself.
Summary (5):: 11/27: Darla is tolerant of polite approach.
Date of intake:: 11/20/2017
Summary:: Darla was social and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 11/20/2017
Summary:: Darla allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Darla displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Darla has been timid in the shelter environment but will warm up and become social with handlers while engaging outside the kennel. She continues to be initially fearful of novice items and people, but will warm up quickly and engage after a brief introduction.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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