LADY BUG – A1076312

 

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is LADY BUG. My Animal ID # is A1076312.
I am a female br brindle and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/04/2016 from NY 11694, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/22/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 55.4 LBS.

VET CHECK – DAY 10 OF DOXY, RECHECK CIRDC BAR. ACTIVE. EATING WELL. NO COUGHING OR NASAL DISCHARGE CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

06/04/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/04/16 19:28 Lady bug was super sweet upon intake. lady bug allowed all handling.

A volunteer writes: Upon meeting Lady Bug, it’s clear she is a star! Right off the bat she impressed me with her outgoing personality. Described as “super sweet,” “friendly” and “loving” on her walk logs, there is no shortage of positive words to describe her! Despite arriving as a stray, she’s certainly no stranger to obedience. She immediately showed me her tricks: she “sits,” “gives paw,” and lays “down” for a treat or two without hesitation, she has nice leash manners and seems very housetrained. And there’s no telling what else she can learn! Lady Bug goes gaga for her toys, too. She is a prodigy when it comes to fetching and she will likely win at every game of tug. When she’s particularly enchanted by a toy, she will run off in hilarious zoomies, sprinting around the yard at full speed, toy dangling from her mouth, smiling ear to ear. A more apt name for Lady Bug might be social “Butterfly” or busy “Bee” but either way, she’ll buzz her way right into your heart! Ask to meet her today!

08/01/2016 WEB MEMO
A staff member writes: One look at Lady Bug’s big brown eyes and you’ll know she has a place in your heart! This sweet social girl will be happy with anyone with enough love to give, whether she’s chewing on her favorite toy or just lounging with you watching TV. All she needs is the right loving home, and Lady Bug can be a best friend and companion to whoever takes her in. Come see this wide eyed beauty for yourself! A volunteer writes: Upon meeting Lady Bug, it’s clear she is a star! Right off the bat she impressed me with her outgoing personality. Described as “super sweet,” “friendly” and “loving” on her walk logs, there is no shortage of positive words to describe her! Despite arriving as a stray, she’s certainly no stranger to obedience. She immediately showed me her tricks: she “sits,” “gives paw,” and lays “down” for a treat or two without hesitation, she has nice leash manners and seems very housetrained. And there’s no telling what else she can learn! Lady Bug goes gaga for her toys, too. She is a prodigy when it comes to fetching and she will likely win at every game of tug. When she’s particularly enchanted by a toy, she will run off in hilarious zoomies, sprinting around the yard at full speed, toy dangling from her mouth, smiling ear to ear. A more apt name for Lady Bug might be social “Butterfly” or busy “Bee” but either way, she’ll buzz her way right into your heart! Ask to meet her today!

08/02/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Lady Bug’s behavior in her kennel has deteriorated over the last week or so. She has been lunging, snarling, barking and snapping at staff when being removed from her kennel and at the public when approached. Additionally, a volunteer reported that she has been guarding her treat puzzles, lowering her posture while growling and barking when approached. At this time we feel that Lady Bug is rapidly deteriorating within the Care Center and we recommend that she be placed as soon as possible for her well-being and for the safety of the staff. Due to the range of behaviors we have seen, we recommend experienced adopters and a home without young children and without dogs (see GROUPBEHAVIOR MEMO). We also recommend Lady Bug be supported with positive and appropriate resource guarding behavior modification and management strategies with a professional behaviorist/trainer. SAFER 7/22/16: Lady Bug came into the shelter as a stray, so her past behaviors in a home are unknown. Upon intake it was stated Lady Bug was calm and sweet, she allowed all handling. During SAFER Lady Bug came into the assessment loose and friendly, she was calm and social towards the assessor. She allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Lady Bug joins the game during the tag interaction, and during the resource portion of the assessment Lady Bug was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Lady Bug appears to be sociable, and did not display any behavior concerns. 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. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play ends. Squeeze 1 & 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. 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: Due to Lady Bug’s past behavior, she was muzzled before being allowed in the pen. Once in the pen, Lady Bug displays slightly stiff behavior but is able to wander in the pen, occasionally greeting the other dog.

06/07/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Lady Bug was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Lady Bug has displayed stiff body language as she wanders in the pen. With further playgroup sessions, Lady Bug has become slightly more relaxed but still displays stiff body language when greeting new dogs. The Behavior Department believes that Lady Bug would be most comfortable in a home with no other dogs. 6/7: Lady Bug is uncomfortable as she wanders in the pen, managing her space around the other dog. She seeks handler interaction. 6/8: Lady Bug displays stiff body language as she greets the other dog and wanders in the pen. 6/13: Lady Bug displayed stiff body language was muzzled before being allowed to reenter the pen. She seems to want to interact with the greeter dog and approaches him with a leaned back body. She seeks handler attention with a loose and wiggly body. 6/23: Due to Lady Bug’s past behavior, she was muzzled before being allowed in the pen. Once in the pen, Lady Bug displays slightly stiff behavior but is able to wander in the pen, occasionally greeting the other dog. 7/27: Lady Bug is muzzled before being allowed into the pen. She greets the other dog, becoming stiff then growling and lunging. The session is ended.

06/05/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – nervous, shows teeth, tail tucked, ears back. Growls on handling. Not aggressive. Muzzle used as a precaution for exam. F~ 2 years Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth stained Coat dirty. No flea dirt or parasites noted. Nails short Ambx4 NOSF

06/22/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating AVERAGE
VET CHECK – DAY 10 OF DOXY, RECHECK CIRDC BAR. ACTIVE. EATING WELL. NO COUGHING OR NASAL DISCHARGE CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

Generated on Aug 3 2016 6:00PM

 

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