DIMANINA – A1073572

A volunteer writes,

Meatball alert!    We have an adorable low-riding chunky mamma at the Manhattan Care Center!    Diamania is THE cutest little staffie with her short little legs and wide girth topped off with close cropped ears that make her grey face look like a baby seal.   This girl is too cute!   Surrendered by her owners for “not enough room” Diamania comes with wonderful recommendations.    She is bilingual (Spanish and English), house trained (“never has accidents”)  and crate trained, lived with a male pitbull that she loved and is shy at first then warms up to strangers.     Indeed she is reserved and shy with me but after we have spent some time together her tail unfurls and she starts to make soft eye contact.   Delightful on the leash,  she is the loveliest companion in the park and garners lots of attention and comments from people we pass.   She ignores squirrels, politely acknowledges other dogs and does all her business outside.   Clearly a mother many times, she has a maternal sweetness and softness that just grabs my heart.    This is a special dog who is more than just a pretty face,    Come meet this compact bundle of love today!

PROFILE :

Basic Information
Dimanina was brought in as an owner’s surrender due to owner not having enough room for her. Owner has had her since she was a puppy, after receiving her as a gift. Owner says Dimanina does not have any injuries or health concerns.
Socialization & Behavior
Dimanina is described as being initially shy when meeting strangers, but will warm after being given some time. She lived with a male pit-bull and owner says the two were playful and affectionate with each other. According to owner there have been no past issues of Dimanina biting anyone or another animal. Owner says Dimanina is calm and relaxed if he touches her food while eating. He says she does not like baths, but will deal with them. Owner says Dimanina is unbothered and relaxed if someone approaches him or their home.
For a New Family to Know
Dimanina was taken out twice a day, and owner says she is house-trained and never has accidents. She does not play with toys, and is fed Beneful dry food. When left home alone Dimanina is in her crate, and owner says she does well with it. Dimanina understands the command sit in Spanish.
Behavior during Intake
Dimanina was alert and a bit skittish during intake. She became tense when being scanned, and attempted to run from it. When initially touched she turn her head to observe the person touching her. After being given a moment she ate treats that were previously offered, and allowed photo. Dimanina lip licked when collared, but still allowed. Dimanina showed no signs of aggression during intake.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VDSAI27NoQFor 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

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