HEDWIG – A1079077

Manhattan Center

My name is HEDWIG. My Animal ID # is A1079077.
I am a female tricolor am pit bull ter and american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/27/2016 from NY 11385, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/06/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 58.0 LBS.

07/06/16 14:29 coughing noted on rounds cirdc rx doxy 300mg sid x 10 SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- LIMITED PE DUE TO BEHAVIOR GROWLING, EXTREME NERVOUS & TENSE; TRY TO BITE INTACT FEMALE MILD DENTAL TARTAR. AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. 5.8 CC PYRANTEL WITH FOOD. NOSF

06/28/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/28/16 01:14 This dog appeared to be nervous during intake.

07/01/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Super snugglebug alert!!! If your favorite type of dog is ‘velcro’, then you’re going to love Hedwig, and she’s going to love love LOVE you right back! I fell head-over-heels for this dream girl after just one date, and can only enviously imagine what a joy it would be to wake up to her beautiful face every morning and end each day with a heapin’ helpin’ of her sweet loving. Hedwig has a Master’s degree in the snuggling arts, and whether it’s stand-up hugs, draped-across-your-lap smooch fests or head-nuzzled-into-your-knees cuddling, she will always find a way to be as close as possible. When out and about on leash, she does pull a bit in her enthusiasm to explore, but shows off some seemingly impeccable house training skills by doing all her business (yes, both numbers!) within minutes of hitting the pavement. Other dogs are met politely on leash or off, but her focus is still very much on socializing with humans, so a family where she’ll have plenty of opportunity to love on her new parents and siblings would be ideal–the more petting, the merrier! She’s a true ‘people dog’ who adores us unconditionally and puts her whole heart into doing so, and now that she’s aced her behavior assessment (with perfect scores, no less!), Hedwig is more than ready to head for home sweet home. She’s just waiting for her new life as a beloved pet to begin…please don’t make her wait too long.

06/29/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Hedwig pulls a bit on the leash. She was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body, low wag. She was calm and relaxed during handling. Hedwig followed the assessor at the end of the leash with a calm and relaxed body language when playing tag. She was not interested in toys. Hedwig did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that she can go to an Average home. 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 stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, ears relaxed, wagging tail. 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 1: No interest. Playgroup Notes: Hedwig is a bit tense and cautious when greeting, then wanders away and doesn’t approach again. She begins to display more interest in engaging with human handlers.

06/29/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Hedwig offers brief greetings, albeit cautious at times around unfamiliar dogs while off leash in the care center. The behavior team feels that Hedwig should have a pre-adoption interaction before placement with other dogs. She may be most comfortable introduced to a calm, respectful dog, with introductions being made slow and positive. Due to the fact that Hedwig arrived into our care as a stray, prior history around dogs is unknown, and it is unknown how Hedwig’s behavior around dogs will translate outside of the shelter setting. 6/29: Hedwig is a bit tense and cautious when greeting, then wanders away and doesn’t approach again. She begins to display more interest in engaging with human handlers. 6/30: Hedwig is tolerant of greeting from a female dog, then roams the pen without displaying further interest. 7/2 update: Hedwig greets a male and female with a tense body and high wagging tail. After some time together she relaxes and will continue to approach both dogs. 7/3: Hedwig offers brief greetings with more neutral body language. She then keeps to herself after initial greeting. 7/5 update: Hedwig greets and sniffs other dogs. She corrects mounting.

06/28/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- LIMITED PE DUE TO BEHAVIOR GROWLING, EXTREME NERVOUS & TENSE; TRY TO BITE INTACT FEMALE MILD DENTAL TARTAR. AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. 5.8 CC PYRANTEL WITH FOOD. NOSF

07/06/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
07/06/16 14:29 coughing noted on rounds cirdc rx doxy 300mg sid x 10 SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- LIMITED PE DUE TO BEHAVIOR GROWLING, EXTREME NERVOUS & TENSE; TRY TO BITE INTACT FEMALE MILD DENTAL TARTAR. AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. 5.8 CC PYRANTEL WITH FOOD. NOSF

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