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DIAMOND – A1073029

Safe - 5-20-2016 Manhattan
Rescue: Looking Glass Animal Rescue
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DIAMOND – A1073029

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, BROWN / BLACK, ROTTWEILER / AM PIT BULL TER, 4 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason OWNER SICK
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/09/2016, From NY 10452, DueOut Date 05/09/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: Negative Sex:Female Age~ Approx- 4 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Mild dental tartar BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Any injuries: None seen Behavior: Mild tense and nervous during exam Medication: None NOSF
Weight 80.5

A staff member writes “Diamond is quite the lady! She gently nudged the door as I opened her kennel and graciously accepted the leash. She must have been quite excited to be out in the fresh air as she pulled at first but quickly learned what I wanted because she started heeling quite nicely. She responded nicely to gentle correction. A squirrel darted right in front of her and she didn’t lunge at it! I was impressed! We passed by other dogs and she also did not lunge at them. She seems genuinely eager to please and I think she would make an excellent pet!”

A volunteer writes:
“Shine bright like a Diamond…” And does our Diamond ever. A breath-taking mix of Rottie, Pittie, and methinks a splash of Shepherd, Diamond is truly a sight to behold. It’s as if someone decided to take the most wonderful qualities in the most wonderful breeds and swirl them together to create one magical pup. 4 year-old Diamond was surrendered to our care under quite sad circumstances and her confusion, at first, is palpable. She wanders the yard distracted and sniffing, looking for something, or someone, and panting a bit despite the chill in the air. But eventually Diamond finds her way to me and my lap and settles in for a good round of snuggles. She becomes calm and serene. She is a true “gentle giant” at 80 lbs, one who could easily take you with her on leash except the thought of being anything but docile would never, ever cross her mind. Pups in neighboring pens are greeted with a few brief wags and “hello” sniffs but Diamond’s favorite is clearly the two-legged kind. While it’s heartbreaking to think of the memories that undoubtedly flood her thoughts when the shelter lights dim, I smile picturing her future, just as beautiful as she, that I’m certain is to come. Diamond is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

BEHAVIOR:

BASIC INFORMATION: Diamond is a 4 yo AMPT Mix that is being surrendered because her owner is mentally ill and is unable to care for her any longer. Her last vet visit was in 2015 and currently has no known health issues. Diamond is friendly with strangers but will bark when she is around her dog friends. She is friendly with children and she has lived with cats before. She has not bitten anyone or any other animal. Her behavior when taking her food bowl away is unknown. She does like bathtime and brushing. She was fed Blue Buffalo. She pulls lightly on the leash. She slept with the owner on her bed.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

During intake Diamond had an open mouth and was wagging her tail and friendly. She allowed to be pet, had her belly rubbed, and collared by her owner. Diamond scanned negative for a microchip. She went into her kennel on her own.

Diamond came into our center as an owner surrender on 5/9/2016. During intake, Diamond had open mouth and wagging tail, allowed all handling. She was mildly tense and nervous during her initial medical exam. Diamond pulled a bit on leash for her relief walk. She held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, body soft, lip lick. Diamond stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, mouth open, ears back. She did not follow during Tag game, body low by second pass, focused on other stimuli and other people in the room. Diamond did not pull her paw back on both paw Squeezes, lip lick on first attempt. She showed minimal interest in Toy, sniffing a few times but not engaging in play. When off leash with other dogs, Diamond avoids greeting.  She keeps to herself and corrects when solicited with play. The Behavior Team feels Diamond would do well with an Average adopter. She may benefit from a slow approach/slow introduction so she can relax and know what to expect.

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, mouth open

Tag: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends.

Squeeze 1/ 2: 2. Dog does not pull back, lip lick

Toy 1. Minimal interest. Dog smells, does not engage in play

Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Diamond avoids greeting.  She keeps to herself and corrects when solicited with play.

5/11, 5/12 update:

Diamond keeps to herself in a group of calm, more reserved dogs.

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://information.urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues/

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email helpdogs@urgentpodr.org

Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

*We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please read here:http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions/

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see:http://information.urgentpodr.org/frequently-asked-questions/

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email helpdogs@urgentpodr.org. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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