JUSTICE – A1102727

Manhattan Center

My name is JUSTICE. My Animal ID # is A1102727.
I am a female white and brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/02/2017 from NY 10473, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.

02/18/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Justice A1102727 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/17/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 51.4 LBS.

2/17/17 S/O: BAR, foo eaten, wagging tail mild serous nasal d/c A: CIRDC still present day 10 doxycyline P: extend doxycyline another four days: two and a half tabs PO SID x4 prognosis: Good 02/16/17 16:41 serous nasal dc, no sneezing recheck last day of tx tomorrow 2/14/17 Pt still has SND. Continue to treat and recheck in 2 days. 1088 —- 2/8/17 Mild SND and sniffling are visible on today’s exam. This is consistent with history and with CIRDC. Move to isolation and start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x10 days. 1088 —- 2/7/17 Reported to have nasal discharge. No current nasal discharge, no coughing or other signs of CIRDC. Monitor for signs of CIRDC. 1088 —- 02/02/17 14:25 BAR, friendly but nervous, muzzled just in case, went slow and allowed all handling Slightly elevated third eyelids but otherwise clear OU, mild debris AU, nndc OP muzzled PLN wnl H/L reg, grade 1 murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ ~1.5 cm very firm, ulcerated, non-mobile skin nodule dorsum behind left shoulder, otherwise wnl BCS 5/9 UG f/i, vulva looks enlarged, no vulvar discharge, mammary glands wnl Neuro a/a A:Mass left shoulder Heart murmur Geriatric P:Recommend NH placement Permanent waiver for surgery from ACC Should have echocardiogram to evaluate heart Recommend sx for mass removal and biopsy Fair to good prognosis (even is cancerous mass in location where can good healthy margins and completeley remove), fair prognosis for heart

02/02/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/02/17 13:14 Basic Info Justice is a 9 year old pit bull that was surrendered by her owner do to difficulties with housing. The previous owner was the brother who passed away and his family cared for Justice afterwards. Socialization Justice is friendly around strangers and is very playful and gentle with kids, she has lived with children ages 1,2,3 and 4. She is gentle and loving towards all of them. Justice ignores dogs mostly unless they are barking and lunging at her which makes her do the same otherwise she can be around dogs and not pay them any mind. She does not like cats and will attempt to attack them. She has never bitten another pet. Behavior Justice is house trained and does not destroy household items and is not bothered by loud or startling noises. She is not bothered by having her food, toys or treats touched or taken and the kids are often the ones to feed her. She will allow her owner to bathe her but may struggle if it is someone else but will allow if restained. She does not mind being brushed and will bark when someone knowcks on the door. New family Justice is a playful dog with a medium level of acitivty while at home.She follows her owners around the house and does not really show interest in toys of any kind.She is very house trained and does not have accidents indoors, she is walked twice a day. she is well behaved when walked alone. She knows the commands sit and stay. She doesn’t pull her owner very hard on the leash but usually she will pull when being walked. She is walked without a leash and comes back when she is done using the bathroom. She is fed house food, and is fed at dinner time. Intake Behavior Justice entered shelter with a relaxed body, she growled at people that were in the waiting area and was trying her hardest to get at a cat that was also waiting in the lobby but she allowed councilor to interact and handle for microchip scan and collaring but did not want to cooperate for photograph and loading into transport truck and would crocadile roll unless her owner came with her.

02/07/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: After seeing her “intake” picture and reading what her owner had to say about her, I so wanted to meet Justice. I expected to see a big chunky mama and thought at first that I “had” the wrong dog. The kennel card and the collar matched…Justice it was, much smaller than I imagined and all wiggly in her kennel. Justice looks quite serious, though, and I wonder if she ever smiles even when she has the time of her life, dancing on her four and snoozing with excitement while meeting a handsome male through the fence. Although said to be a Pittie, I think that she is a mix of various breeds, giving her a very unique face and droopy sad eyes. Justice loves her freedom. She does not like to be tied up for pictures. She is at her best free in a yard or on her caretaker’s lap. She is quite affectionate and spunky once she gets to know you. Justice is a very good walker and appears to be housetrained. She is rather indifferent to dogs met on the way, even the little ones. She will sit on command but will not take my dog treats. Instead, she will settle for a Danish while smooching with me on the bench (we were told that Justice was fed human food). Justice comes with wonderful recommendations from her former family that counted many small children. Cats were just not her cup of tea. Justice is an elderly dame, aloof at first but truly friendly, lively and happy to be with us, humans. Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center. She so would like to be a family dog again.

02/12/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 2/2/17 Unaltered Female, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Children (Ages 1,2,3 and 4) Behavior toward strangers: Justice is social around strangers Behavior toward children: Justice is very playful and gentle around children Behavior toward dogs: Justice is social around dogs unless they bark and lunge at her Behavior toward cats: Justice will attack cats Resource guarding: Unknown Bite history: Unknown Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Justice is a playful dog with a medium level of activity Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 2/5/17 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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Justice was social throughout her assessment and displayed no concerning behavior. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Selective: These dogs can succeed with certain other dogs, but may be more selective or picky. They may dislike certain ‘types’ of dogs or styles of dog play so they may require extra supervision when interacting with other dogs. PLAYGROUP: The behavior department feels that Justice may succeed best as the only resident dog in a home, and kept out of dog park settings. Introductions made to unfamiliar dogs in the care center should be conducted slowly, and closely monitored. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 2/2/17 During her initial medical exam Justice was tense but friendly and allowed handling ENERGY LEVEL: Justice’s previous owner reported she had a moderate energy level. She has also been observed to have a moderate activity level in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_Single pet home/no dog parks: (see PLAYGROUP above)

02/03/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
The previous owner of Justice cites that Justice is polite when interecting with other dogs, though uncomfortable when “they bark and lunge at her”. Justice has displayed playful behavior when interacting with other dogs in the care center. Justice has displayed the potential to escalate when receiving when reciving vocal correction from other dogs who are uncomfortable. This has been observed in our care on one occasion when Justice escalated in response to receiving correction from a dog who was uncomfortable with her playful behavior. This incident resulted in a bite/puncture inflicted onto the other dog. The behavior department feels that Justice may succeed best as the only resident dog in a home, and kept out of dog park settings. Introductions made to unfamiliar dogs in the care center should be conducted slowly, and closely monitored. 2/3: When off leash with different male dogs Justice is bouncy and playful, often bowing and using her paws to solicit play. She will flag and is tolerant of mounting. 2/4: Justice engages in bouncy play but may attempt to mount. She responds well to correction. 2/6: Justice jumps on the back of the other dog in attempt to solicit play. When the other dog offers correction, Justice escalates quickly, biting and grabbing the dog by the neck- resulting in a puncture wound to the other dog.

02/02/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
02/02/17 14:25 BAR, friendly but nervous, muzzled just in case, went slow and allowed all handling Slightly elevated third eyelids but otherwise clear OU, mild debris AU, nndc OP muzzled PLN wnl H/L reg, grade 1 murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ ~1.5 cm very firm, ulcerated, non-mobile skin nodule dorsum behind left shoulder, otherwise wnl BCS 5/9 UG f/i, vulva looks enlarged, no vulvar discharge, mammary glands wnl Neuro a/a A:Mass left shoulder Heart murmur Geriatric P:Recommend NH placement Permanent waiver for surgery from ACC Should have echocardiogram to evaluate heart Recommend sx for mass removal and biopsy Fair to good prognosis (even is cancerous mass in location where can good healthy margins and completeley remove), fair prognosis for heart

02/17/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
2/17/17 S/O: BAR, foo eaten, wagging tail mild serous nasal d/c A: CIRDC still present day 10 doxycyline P: extend doxycyline another four days: two and a half tabs PO SID x4 prognosis: Good 02/16/17 16:41 serous nasal dc, no sneezing recheck last day of tx tomorrow 2/14/17 Pt still has SND. Continue to treat and recheck in 2 days. 1088 —- 2/8/17 Mild SND and sniffling are visible on today’s exam. This is consistent with history and with CIRDC. Move to isolation and start doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x10 days. 1088 —- 2/7/17 Reported to have nasal discharge. No current nasal discharge, no coughing or other signs of CIRDC. Monitor for signs of CIRDC. 1088 —- 02/02/17 14:25 BAR, friendly but nervous, muzzled just in case, went slow and allowed all handling Slightly elevated third eyelids but otherwise clear OU, mild debris AU, nndc OP muzzled PLN wnl H/L reg, grade 1 murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ ~1.5 cm very firm, ulcerated, non-mobile skin nodule dorsum behind left shoulder, otherwise wnl BCS 5/9 UG f/i, vulva looks enlarged, no vulvar discharge, mammary glands wnl Neuro a/a A:Mass left shoulder Heart murmur Geriatric P:Recommend NH placement Permanent waiver for surgery from ACC Should have echocardiogram to evaluate heart Recommend sx for mass removal and biopsy Fair to good prognosis (even is cancerous mass in location where can good healthy margins and completeley remove), fair prognosis for heart

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