DIDA – A1062067

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Manhattan Center

My name is DIDA. My Animal ID # is A1062067.
I am a spayed female gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 01/02/2016 from NY 10460, owner surrender reason stated was ABANDON.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/04/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.3 LBS.

01/04/16 12:34 S/O: nasal discharge and lethargic on rounds A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days

01/02/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/02/16 19:22 Dida A1062067 is an approx 4 year old AMPT. She is being surrendered because of pet conflict. The finder and her 11 year old daughter have been afraid of Dida. The finder has been caring for her as a favor for a friend Since 12/15/2015 and the friend has not returned for her. Dida has not been to the vet and she has no known health issues. The current owner has been feeding her Pedigree,walks her twice a day and tried to give her a . She states that she tried to keep her but she is worried of her daughters safety and her own. Behavior during intake Dida pulled very hard on the leash. She did not allow staff to approach at first. She growled and barked at the staff. She barked at people at the window as well. The finder collared and scanned(+) and also leashed her for us. She allowed the vet asst to approach her and pet her on her head but then she tensed and growled. She began to bark and charge. Her behavior changes rapidly and is very unpredicatable. She was then transferred onto the van by the finder.

01/05/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: A heartbreaking beauty too timid to play to the camera, Dida is a special girl who needs all the friends she can get right now. Her former owner left her with a sitter, never to return, and Dida has taken the loss of her person and familiar surroundings very hard. Initially she cowers on the floor of her den but seems to understand I mean no harm and lets me inside to change the bedding without complaint. After I establish my good guy credentials by walking a few other dogs past her door (as she very politely acknowledges them) we take the big leap of actually going outside together. Dida is cautious stepping from her kennel but as soon as we enter the yard she makes a desperate dash for freedom and it hurts my heart to see her staring forlornly through the gate when I guide her into a pen instead. Slow and steady is the way to win Dida’s trust and though she’s hand-shy at first, we gradually work our way up to putting on a fleecy coat (it’s below freezing after all) and accepting some gentle ear scratches and cheek rubs. She ignores the toys and treats I offer but once I initiate a game of chase I’m treated to a little glimpse of the ‘real’ Dida as she bounces along beside me and even barks with excitement a few times. When it comes to being tethered for photos my platinum Princess is not a happy girl. At first she strains frantically toward the back door but once we move further down the hall and escape is clearly out of reach, she calms down and does her best to pose. Though those lovely bat ears stay flattened and she cowers when people bustle around us, we soon graduate from head petting to belly rubs and even nestled-into-my-side snuggles and a staffer who’s never seen her anything but terrified calls out ‘she loves you’ as he passes. Gentleness, patience and lots of TLC are the key to winning Dida’s affections and while I’ve made a start, she needs a calm home and a committed adopter to truly heal her broken heart. Already spayed and ready to leave today, Dida is at our Manhattan Care Center, waiting patiently and hoping for a hero…

01/05/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Dida pulls a bit on the leash. She became fearful when the assessor tries to collar her. Dida coward herself, show her teeth and air snap the assessor. The behavior team decided to skip the handling part of the assessment for safety reasons. During the resources Dida was not interested in toys. She rushed in quickly during the dog-dog test, but showed no aggression. The behavior department feels that she would do best if placed with a New Hope partner who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. Toy 1: No interest. Dog – dog 2. Dog approaches the helper dog by rushing in with her tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, and lip long Helper:

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

01/02/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
During exam, was able to approach slowly, pet for a little while, but than quickly began to growl, charge and become defensive Microchip: Positive 466F5C117E Sex: Spayed female according to O/S — aggressive unable to throughly examine Age 4 years Mentation: BARH Eyes: Clear Ears: Clean Nose: Clear Teeth: Appears to have mild dental tartar and staining If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: Flea comb negative Declawed: No Any injuries: None present Behavior: Mood switches very quickly — allowed slow approached and pet for a little while but than quickly began to growl, charge and become defensive Medication None NOSF

01/04/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
01/04/16 12:34 S/O: nasal discharge and lethargic on rounds A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days

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