DUCKEE – A1100678

Manhattan Center

My name is DUCKEE. My Animal ID # is A1100678.
I am a female br brindle 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 12/29/2016 from NY 10035, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/12/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 46.0 LBS.

01/12/17 11:19 S/O: decreased energy and appetite sneezing serous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good

12/29/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/29/16 11:10 Basic Information Duckee is an approximate 4 year old female American Pitt Bull Terrier. She was found in the hallway of a Manhattan apartment complex. Finder stated she was going to keep her but Duckee growled and bared teeth to her grandchildren. Finder stated she was fine with the adults touching her but did not tolerate and touching from the kids. Behavior during Intake Duckee bared her teeth at me when I approached her to try and get her weight. She did not tolerate touch and would snap and growl at the leash when we attempted to leash her. Minimal handling took place. She did sit on command for her photo.

01/10/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Duck, Duck…Nope. I’ll stop right here thank you very much. Duck(ee) is all I need. Everyone loves a makeover story and 4 year-old Duckee is just that. Timid and fearful directly following her arrival at the shelter, little Duckee has undergone a total transformation. “DUCKEE!” a staff member calls out as I trot this brindled beauty halfway down the hall. “Oh my goodness Duckee! I LOVE her,” another exclaims stopping us just before the door and kneeling down for a quick hug. By the time we finally make it outside to begin our walk well, right along with everyone else, I have to say I’m smitten too. A peanut wrapped in toffee wrapped in chocolate, Duckee looks vaguely out of place surrounded by the looming city. She is delicate, refined, gentle, and lithe, and on one of the first and chilliest afternoons of 2017, I resisted every urge to wrap her in every blanket I could find. But Duckee had no complaints. When the wind grew too great she just huddled in closer, no longer the girl shying away from human touch. Later, free in a pen, when she throws her front paws up on my lap seemingly asking for a kiss I oblige her with one then two more for good measure and then two more after that. She walks well on leash, appears to be housebroken, and also to enjoy the company of other pups. Duckee is still a bit shy, a crocus in concrete, and still in need of reminding that people are good and she is special. Everyone loves a makeover story and Duckee’s story is near complete. Once a scared little girl now the star of the show, this little Duckee is now a swan. Duckee is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

01/05/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 4. Dog panics with vocalization, yelps, and has a tucked tail. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff. Flank squeeze 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Duckee appeared very anxious throughout her assessment, whining and attempted to seek exit throughout. We recommend Duckee receive an appropriate period of decompression in order to help her adjust to new home environment; it is also advised to allow Duckee to interact at her own pace as she can be uncomfortable with initial approach/interaction from strangers. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Social: These dogs truly enjoy the company of other dogs. They generally get along with all other dogs and can tolerate even very rude or inappropriate behavior. PLAYGROUP: 1/4: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Duckee approaches and offers bounces and spins to solicit. She engages in bouncy play with male and female dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/29/16 During medical initial exam Duckee very tense, baring teeth and snapped at the handler. ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adopter, adult-only home _X_No children (under 13) (Due to the level of uncomfortability Duckee displays upon initial interaction, the behavior department believes she would be best set up to succeed if placed in an adult only home at this time.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Duckee has been observed to display fearful behavior during her stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Duckee easily startles and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display all proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of this environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)

12/31/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Duckee was initially fearful in the care center, not allowing touch and shying away from other dogs. However, during her stay she has opened up to handlers and begun to engage in exuberant play with male and female dogs. She arrived as a stray, so any in-home behaviors with other dogs are unknown. The behavior department feels that Duckee could go to a home with another playful dog following an appropriate decompression period. 12/31: Duckee is fearful in the yard and will ignore greeting from other dogs through a barrier. However, when attempting to collar Duckee, she growls and snaps, so she is not able to interact off-leash at this time. 1/2: Duckee displays a bit of a softer body, approaches and sniffs another dog both through the fence and on-leash, with a wagging tail. 1/4: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Duckee approaches and offers bounces and spins to solicit. She engages in bouncy play with male and female dogs. 1/6: Duckee continues to engage in bouncy, running play with male and female dogs. She may become vocal as play intensifies. 1/10: Duckee engages in play with other dogs. She offers strong corrections when uncomfortable with particular interaction. 1/11: Duckee engages briefly with the other dog.

12/29/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative QARH Mild dental tartar Dog was very tense, showing teeth and trying to bite Limited exam Female Nosf

01/12/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
01/12/17 11:19 S/O: decreased energy and appetite sneezing serous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good

Generated on Jan 12 2017 6:00PM

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