KINU – A1065289
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7-11-2016 Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Center
My name is KINU. My Animal ID # is A1065289.
I am a female br brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/17/2016 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/23/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 67.8 LBS.
CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS Q-BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. MILD MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE. MILD COUGH A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 350MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC GOOD PROGNOSIS
02/17/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/17/16 13:04 02/17/16 12:06 Basic Information: Kinu is an unaltered 7 year old brown brindle American Pit Bull mix. She was given to the owner by the previous owner. Kinu is being surrendered because the owner is moving to a home that does not accept pets. Kinu has recently seen the vet and has no known health problems or injuries. Socialization: Kuni is friendly and outgoing with strangers. She is exuberant during play with adults. She has not been socialized with children but the owner believes that she would do well. Kinu lived a couple weeks with another unaltered male pit. Kuni usually ignored the male dog in the home unless he tried to mount her. She would snap and correct his behavior. She bite the male one time (did not break skin, see behavior memo). It is unknown how she would behave with cats in a home but she will chase and bark at cats outside. She will stop chasing when asked to. Behavior: Kinu is not bothered when someone touches or removes her food bowl, treats, bones, or rawhides. She thinks people are playing if they take her toy away. She is not bothered when removed from furniture or when disturbed from sleep. She enjoys being pet and brushed. She is friendly to strangers that approach her family and may bark at strangers at the door but is friendly when they come inside. It is unknown how she is when having her nails trimmed because the vet trimmed them. She struggled when hug, held, or restrained.
WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: When Kinu first arrived to our care center, she was quite stoic. Having been surrendered because her owner was moving, she seemed to be in a bit of shock. She was friendly, but calm and not overly emotional. Over the last couple of weeks it has been a real pleasure to see Kinu come out of her shell. When she sees a ball, her eyes light up and she literally smiles. She prances on her back legs until you throw it and, though she’s middle aged at 7 years old, runs after it like a teenager. Once she’s fetched the ball, she amuses herself by dropping it, watching it roll a few feet, and then bounding after the ball to pounce on it. This puppy-like attitude is quite the departure from her behavior when she first arrived. Similarly, she’s super friendly and when the moment strikes her will cuddle on your lap. Kinu seems housetrained, doesn’t guard her food or toys, and lived briefly with another male dog. Kinu is ready to go home with her forever family today!
Another staff member writes: Kinu is a beautiful middle aged pooch. I know from experience that middle aged dogs make the best adoptions. They are long past being puppies–no need to chew everything. No need for constant exercise. A nice walk will do, thank you! Come check out Kinu. He might just be your new best friend.
02/19/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Kinu previously lived with adults. The owner describes Kinu as friendly, sometimes affectionate, playful, pushy, mellow, and excitable. The owner mentioned Kinu is house trained, has a medium activity level and well behaved when home alone. It was reported by the owner Kinu will chase and bark at cats outside. The owner also stated Kinu bite another dog she lived with for 2 weeks but (didn’t break skin). This bite occurred when Kinu was sitting with the owner and the male walked over to the owner in a friendly manner. Kinu lifted her head and bite the male but let go right away. During SAFER Kinu came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, she was friendly and social towards the assessor. She allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Kinu was relaxed and vocal during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Kinu was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Due to some concerns stated from the previous owner Kinu havin an altercation with another dog in the home she lived with, the behavior department feels she can suitable for an experience adopter and we recommend being the only don in the household. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft and vocal. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. 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. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Kinu is hesitant to greet and avoids the gate. Eventually she does take a sniff and the gate is opened but the helper dog is leashed to allow Kinu the opportunity to engage if she chooses. She remains stiff, with raised hackles and gives a hard correction for a very subtle play solicitation from the helper dog.
02/18/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Kinu is hesitant to greet and avoids the gate. Eventually she does take a sniff and the gate is opened but the helper dog is leashed to allow Kinu the opportunity to engage if she chooses. She remains stiff, with raised hackles and gives a hard correction for a very subtle play solicitation from the helper dog.
02/17/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative intact female weight: 67.8lbs slightly cloudy occular lens clean ears clean coat staining to teeth along with gingivitis nails down to kwick slightly overweight overall body condition is good very sweet girl – easy to handle APH BARH NOSF
02/23/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS Q-BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. MILD MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE. MILD COUGH A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 350MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC GOOD PROGNOSIS
For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://information.urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues/
If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email helpdogs@urgentpodr.org
Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.
*We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*
For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please read here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions/
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see:http://information.urgentpodr.org/frequently-asked-questions/
You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.
For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.
If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email helpdogs@urgentpodr.org. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.
* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*
For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.
You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.
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