DIAMOND – A1093979

 

Manhattan Center

My name is DIAMOND. My Animal ID # is A1093979.
I am a spayed female br brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/19/2016 from NY 10451, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/22/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 57.8 LBS.

10/22/16 15:37 possible decreased vision noted able to track WNL lenticular sclerosis noted on PE, menace not tested today likely visual, possibly early cataracts causing limited vision 10/20/16 18:53 approx 9-10 yr old female spayed pit bull terrier mix S: very nervous, did well muzzled O: – Int: multiple dermal masses – OU lenticular sclerosis – Oral: not examined – UG: spay scar A: apparently healthy geriatric P: no treatments necessary recommend excision of mass on lateral LHL and bx vs benign neglect/watch for growth px: good

10/19/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/19/16 BASIC INFO Diamond is a 14 year old spayed APBT mix. Her family got her from a friend whose dog had puppies 14 years ago. Diamond’s family is moving to a city where Pit Bulls are illegal. Diamond has some lumps on her body that haven’t been seen by a vet. SOCIALIZATION Diamond is friendly/outgoing with strangers. She lived with 4 children from babies and older. She is relaxed, playful, and tolerant with them. She plays exuberantly. Outside, she sometimes ignores other dogs and sometimes barks at them; her owner thinks she might want to play but hasn’t allowed her to interact with them. Diamond’s owner tells her “no,” and she stops barking and keeps walking with her. There was a turtle in her home and she ignored him while he roamed the home freely. Diamond hasn’t bit anyone. BEHAVIOR Diamond doesn’t mind storms. She doesn’t mind when someone takes her food/treat/toy, moves her off furniture, holds/restrains her, or wakes her up. Her owner reports that she loves being bathed and brushed. She’s friendly with strangers that come over. Outside, she sometimes barks at strangers who approach her owner but ignores them if they pass by. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Diamond’s family describes her as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, and low-medium energy. She spends a lot of time sleeping. When she’s awake, she follows her family and likes to play fetch, chase, and tug. She plays with balls and stuffed animals. She lived inside and slept in her owner’s room. She ate dry and wet Purina foods and got hamburger meat as a treat. She’s housetrained, potties anywhere outside, and doesn’t have accidents. She’s well-behaved while home alone. She sits, lies down, and gives paw when asked. She went for slow and brisk walks and pulls sometimes on her leash. Off-leash, she wanders but comes when called. INTAKE Diamond approached me and lowered her head while I pet her. She sniffed treats in my hand and ate them off the floor. She was panting when she first arrived. After a few minutes, she sat down next to her owner with a soft body. Her mouth was sometimes open and sometimes closed. She ate treats from my hand and remained soft-bodied while I pet, scanned (-), collared, and photographed her. She sat when asked. She jumped up and leaned against me while I pet her. After her owner left, she whined and walked and looked around.

10/22/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: It took me a few days to “figure out” Diamond, an elderly gal left with us as her owners moved to a place not allowing Pities… She was quite lost, aloof and would not “let me in”. I guess, Diamond realized, savvy as she is, that she could trust me and decided to open up, showing her “spunky mama” side. Diamond saw 4 human children growing from infancy to teenagehood…She shared her life with a turtle that she ignored…Glorious comments were related to us by her former masters and boil down to one statement: Diamond was a GREAT family dog!! Diamond was very well cared for. She looks quite healthy, is well nourished, wears an impeccable coat and shows only the signs of aging though a few calluses, little warts and a face sprinkled with sugar. She is so ready to go out when I show up at her door. Diamond is very house trained and does her business at once. She leaves a spic and span kennel… She is a great walker, sits on command and even gives paw (of course, you have to be part of her circle of friends.) Other dogs are met without any issue (in one playgroup she had with her peers, Diamond offered a polite greeting). Diamond loves treats!! She did not want any, though, upon our first encounter. She dances on her hinds, begging and searches my goodies bag for more…. She has a lot of nerve…Her soft and loving personality took a little while to show up but it did…It was just a matter of time and trust….Today, she squeezed her body tightly against mine, asking for hugs and kissed me…I was so happy to see that Diamond was falling back on her feet, at a slow pace but surely… Diamond is said to be fourteen years of age but acts so much younger. Good care, good genes probably did the trick…I think that she still has a few good years up her sleeve to give and receive love….. and do what she does best…be a family dog. Come and meet Diamond at the Manhattan Care Center and take her home.

10/23/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Altered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/Four children (Babies +) Behavior toward children: Relaxed, playful, and tolerant Behavior toward dogs: Barks at dogs when walking on leash. Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: Does not mind when food, treats, or toys are taken. Bite history: No bites reported. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, and low-medium energy. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/23/16 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: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) she is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. 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: 5. Dog attempts to bite Summary: Diamond displayed a potential for resource guarding on her behavior assessment. PLAYGROUP: 10/20: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Diamond approaches and offers brief, polite greeting. 10/22: Diamond mostly spends her time exploring the yard. She becomes overwhelmed easily when the other dogs begin to play and seeks exit from the yard. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/19/16 For her initial medical exam Diamond appeared nervous and was tense, she was struggling when restrained. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13)(See potential challenges) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Diamond has bitten over toy during her stay at our care centers, and for that reason we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide positive reinforcement-based behavior modification to address this guarding behavior and can extensively counsel potential adopters before placement into a permanent home.) Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding

10/20/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Diamond has been polite when greeting other calm dogs. Previous owner cites that she “barks at dogs when walking on leash.”, but may also ignore them at times. In home behavior with dogs is unknown. She has displayed the potential to become overwhelmed in the presence of dogs who are playful. The behavior department recommends slow introductions for Diamond around unfamiliar dogs. She may be most comfortable with dogs who are calm and respectful. 10/20: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Diamond approaches and offers brief, polite greeting. 10/22: Diamond mostly spends her time exploring the yard. She becomes overwhelmed easily when the other dogs begin to play and seeks exit from the yard. 10/23: Diamond offers polite greeting to a calmer dog.

10/19/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- GERIATRIC SPAYED FEMALE MOD DENTAL TARTAR. SLIGHTLY CLOUDY EYES SMALL MASS / OTHERS AT LEFT REAR LEG & FOREHEAD. AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. 5.8 CC PYRANTEL PO GAVE. VERY NERVOUS & TENSE. STRUGGLING WHEN RESTRAINED. NOSF

10/22/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
10/22/16 15:37 possible decreased vision noted able to track WNL lenticular sclerosis noted on PE, menace not tested today likely visual, possibly early cataracts causing limited vision 10/20/16 18:53 approx 9-10 yr old female spayed pit bull terrier mix S: very nervous, did well muzzled O: – Int: multiple dermal masses – OU lenticular sclerosis – Oral: not examined – UG: spay scar A: apparently healthy geriatric P: no treatments necessary recommend excision of mass on lateral LHL and bx vs benign neglect/watch for growth px: good

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