GRACIE – A1095942

Manhattan Center

My name is GRACIE. My Animal ID # is A1095942.
I am a female gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/05/2016 from NY 10457, owner surrender reason stated was CHILDCONFL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/13/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 40.7 LBS.

11/13/16 10:48 S: ate overnight, solid feces in kennel, no vomit O: QAR H AU: WNL OU: WNL Oral: not examined Int: WNL Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: MPND, coughing, sneezing Abd: tense MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 4/9 A: CIRDC P: 200mg Doxycycline PO SID x 10d px: good 11/12/16 17:32 S: vomitted, lethargic, coughing O: AU: WNL OU: WNL Oral: not examined Int: WNL Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink mm Resp: lungs clear x4, coughing Abd: SNP abdomen, comfortable on abd palpation MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 4/9 Neuro: PLRs, menace & mentation WNL, CPs WNL, no ataxia A: CIRDC vs other gastroenteritis vs other P: 400ml LRS SQ 1.8ml Cerenia SQ 0.9ml Enrofloxacin (100mg/ml) SQ monitor in medical overnight recheck tomorrow, chest rads if not improving px: good with response to tx

11/05/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/5/16 15:30 Basic information: Gracie is a roughly 7 month. old Am Pit Bull mix. The Owner got her from the previous owner as a gift; she has owned Nemo for over a month. The owner surrendered Gracie because Gracie is not getting along with her child and other people inside or outside the home. Gracie has never been taken to a vet. Socialization: Around strangers Gracie is very timid and but friendly with the owner. Gracie has lived with a 6 year old child she does not like to be around children and often will growl and bark at the child or strangers. Gracie has never been around other pets so the owner has no idea how she would behave around them. Gracie has never bitten anyone. Behavior: The owner stats that Gracie is not bothered when the owner moves her food or treats while she is eating, when someone takes her toys away or when the owner disturbs her while sleeping. Gracie likes to be brushed and given bathes but has never had her nails trimmed. When an unfamiliar person or animal approaches a family member or her home she Growls barks at them. The owner does not know how Gracie is around loud noises such as storms or fireworks. For a new family to know: The owner describes Gracie as shy and fearful with a medium activity level. His favorite activity is walk outside with her owner. In the home Gracie tends to follow the owner around the house and is kept mainly indoors. Gracie sleeps in the floor of the bedroom on a blanket. Gracie was fed name brand dry dog food three times a day. She is house trained and has never had an accident in the home, when outside she goes to the bathroom on or around trees and grass. For exercise Gracie is used to brisk walks on the leash and twice a day and does not pull on the leash. Behavior during intake: Gracie was very tense with stiff body, when approached by staff Gracie growled and barked at the staff member, the owner was able to assist us, scanned (-), collared and placing in dog kennel.

11/08/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Such a pretty little puppy in her slate grey coat, one has to wonder why she’s so shy and nervous. Waiting patiently in her kennel all morning, I leashed her easily and out she stepped. Surrendered by her family as she wasn’t getting along with all the family members, including the child, we’re told she’s timid around strangers, isn’t good with children, doesn’t guard her things, likes to go for walks, is good on the leash and is housetrained. Gracie was a bit skittish on the busy main street with so many loud trucks, some construction noises and general chaos, but once we got to the park she relaxed a bit. She enjoys treats taking them super gently, posed for some photos and then off leash in a pen played briefly with a ball. Gracie knows her name and comes when called. She’s waiting for a new person to call her name, a person who will understand that she’s shy and nervous and needs to develop confidence on her own timetable with help from that person. She’s a puppy with a lifetime of love to give to the right person and family. Is it you?

11/07/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/child (age 6) Behavior toward children: Will bark and growl at the child Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Shy and fearful with a medium activity level Other notes: Very timid around strangers, will bark and growl at them. Upon intake she was very stiff and growled and barked at a staff member. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/7/2016 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body a bit tense, allows head to be cupped in assessor’s hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog moves away, difficult to position. Once positioned, tail tucked, head low, focused on exit. Tag: 3. Dog spins toward the touch, crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, fearful Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog does not pull back paw, tail tucked, lip lick. Toy 1. Minimal interest. Dog shows brief bouts of enthusiasm, quickly loses focus Summary: Gracie walked with low body, skittish. Would do best with slow approach/slow introduction. May benefit from a calm, quiet, structured environment where she can warm up at her own pace. PLAYGROUP: 11/7: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Gracie solicits and engages in rough play. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/5/16 During her initial medical exam Gracie was tense and fearful, she growled and snapped when touched. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS:Experience _X_No children (under 13)(See known history/potential challenges) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Gracie 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. Gracie easily startles and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display 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 his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)

11/07/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Gracie is social and exuberantly playful in large groups of male and female dogs. Previous owner cites “she has never been around pets”. Based on behaviors observed in our care, the behavior department feels that Gracie may be adopted into a home with other highly playful dogs. 11/7: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Gracie solicits and engages in rough play. 11/8: Gracie engages in exuberant, mouthy play, frequently jumping on other dogs during. 11/9: Gracie continues to engage in rough play. 11/11: Gracie engages in bouncy, pawsy play with male and female dogs. 11/12: Grace is less playful today. She greets nicely but spends most of her time sitting near handlers.

11/05/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: female Age 7M Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: clear Teeth: no staining If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: wnl Hair Coat: flea comb negative Declawed: no Any injuries: none Behavior: tense / fearful / will growl / doesn like to be touch and will snap from time and time Medication: none NOSF

11/13/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/13/16 10:48 S: ate overnight, solid feces in kennel, no vomit O: QAR H AU: WNL OU: WNL Oral: not examined Int: WNL Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: MPND, coughing, sneezing Abd: tense MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 4/9 A: CIRDC P: 200mg Doxycycline PO SID x 10d px: good 11/12/16 17:32 S: vomitted, lethargic, coughing O: AU: WNL OU: WNL Oral: not examined Int: WNL Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink mm Resp: lungs clear x4, coughing Abd: SNP abdomen, comfortable on abd palpation MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 4/9 Neuro: PLRs, menace & mentation WNL, CPs WNL, no ataxia A: CIRDC vs other gastroenteritis vs other P: 400ml LRS SQ 1.8ml Cerenia SQ 0.9ml Enrofloxacin (100mg/ml) SQ monitor in medical overnight recheck tomorrow, chest rads if not improving px: good with response to tx

 

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