KAY – A1098303

 

Manhattan Center

My name is KAY. My Animal ID # is A1098303.
I am a spayed female tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/30/2016 from NY 11230, owner surrender reason stated was BITEANIMAL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/09/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 58.0 LBS.

S/O: BAR, friendly mild to moderate serous nasal d/c from nares A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: two and a half tabs PO SID x10days prognosis: good alerted NH for possible placement

11/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/30/16 15:33 Basic information Kay is a three year old spayed American Pitt Bull Terrier. Owner is surrendering her because she demonstrates aggression towards small dogs. Owner recently acquired another dog and Kay attacked it two months ago breaking skin. Owner adopted Kay from a shelter in Rhode Island three years ago. Owner stated she is in good health and last saw a vet three months ago. Socialization Kay is friendly around strangers. She spent time with a 10 year old child and she was playful with this child. She plays in a gentle manner with kids and adults. She lived with a 1 year old male Norwegian elkhound. She was aggressive towards this pet. She guarded food from him and will bark and try to bite. She has never lived or spent time with cats or other animals. She has never bitten a person. She bit a dog breaking skin 2 months ago. This incident took place while she was guarding food. Behavior Owner stated Kay demonstrates aggression towards dogs that are smaller than her. She will growl, bark, and may attempt to bite them if allowed. She is not bothered by loud or sudden noises. Kay does not guard food, treats of any kind, or toys from humans. She does guard all of these from other dogs. She tolerates all kinds of handling. She tries to get away when you attempt to trim her nails. For a new Family to Know Kay is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a medium activity level. Owner stated Kay is very obedient and calm. She likes to play with squeaky style toys. She plays fetch. She was kept mostly indoors and slept in the living room. She was fed Pedigree dry dog food. Owner filled a medium size bowl twice a day. She is house-trained and will go potty anywhere outside. She is well behaved if left home alone. She has never been left in a yard. She does well in a crate for 8 hours or so. Owner stated she knows commands sit and down. For exercise she goes to off-leash dog parks. She pulls hard on a leash and she is never walked off the leash. Behavior during Intake Kay tolerated all handling. Kay sat on command for her photo, she gave paw on command, and she lay down on command, and rolled over on command. She never displayed any signs of aggression.

12/04/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “Okay, sweet girl. Off we go.” 3 year-old Kay is soft and round, a shape that comes only from years of knowing love. She is a family girl who now finds herself without a family and whose warm, brown eyes are now quiet and sad. My leash stays slack at my side as we make our way to the park, the two of us like turtles in the sun with our shadows making four. Kay tends to her business straight away and as we come upon an empty bench she looks up at me as if to say, “Okay, so what now?” “Okay, sweet girl, let’s sit.” And sit for a spell we do as the wind picks up and whips leaves around us like happy confetti from the sky. At one point Kay begins to whimper either from the wind, or the cold, or both, or neither one. But as I rub smooth circles into her cream-colored chest she settles herself down and moves close to my side. Kay is a surrender to us. It seems she preferred to be the sole furry apple of her owner’s eye. And truly, who can blame her? She is more than enough to fill a home and a heart with her beauty, her sweetness, and her fondness for giving paw. We make our way back when the chill grows too great and Kay now seems more contented, more settled, more sure. But as we reach the driveway she stops short and gives one more quiet whimper. I immediately crouch down, “Okay, sweet girl, what’s wrong?” And I rub more smooth circles into her cream-colored chest and as her whimpers fall away carried off into the wind I know without a doubt what it is she needs to hear. “Okay, sweet girl, off we go.” “Okay, sweet girl, let’s sit.” “Okay, sweet girl, what’s wrong?” “Oh, Kay. Sweet girl. Welcome home.” Kay is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

12/01/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Spayed, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults/one dog Behavior toward children: Playful and gentle with a ten year old child she spent time with Behavior toward dogs: Owner stated Kay demonstrates aggression towards dogs that are smaller than her. She will growl, bark, and may attempt to snap at them if allowed Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported towards people, she guards food from other dogs Bite history: She bit a dog, breaking skin, over food Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Kay is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a medium activity level Other notes: Upon intake Kay tolerated all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/1/16 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: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. 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. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy. Summary: Kay displayed no behavioral concerns on her assessment. PLAYGROUP: 12/1: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Kay engages in high arousal chase play. She is vocal and becomes increasingly tense as play intensifies. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/1/16 During her initial medical exam Kay appeared to be friendly and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _x_Single-pet home (Due to previous conflict cited in home with other dogs, the behavior department recommends that Kay remain the only resident dog in a home) _X_Recommend no dog parks

12/01/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
During Kay’s interactions with other dogs while in our care, Kay displays assertive behaviors when interacting with other dogs, and is not completely comfortable with all types of play. Kay has history of altercation with other dogs in the home- the former owner cites that Kay is protective over food and toys in the presence of other dogs. At this time, the behavior department feels that Kay would be most comfortable as the only resident dog. 12/1: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Kay engages in high arousal chase play. She is vocal and becomes increasingly tense as play intensifies. 12/2: Kay is assertive when interacting with a loose, social male. She offers correction when solicited by a paw slap. 12/8: Kay engages in games of chase when solicited but is tense and offers correction when play turns to a rougher style.

12/01/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: spayed female Age: reported 3y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: overweight Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling, whines for affection and very friendly Medication: N/A, preventatives given

12/09/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
S/O: BAR, friendly mild to moderate serous nasal d/c from nares A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: two and a half tabs PO SID x10days prognosis: good alerted NH for possible placement

 

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