LEXI – A1096693

Manhattan Center

My name is LEXI. My Animal ID # is A1096693.
I am a female gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/12/2016 from NY 10454, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/16/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, LBS.

11/16/16 13:27 reports of hematuria walkers say “not herself” and describe pollakuria s/o: BAR abdomen non painful bladder is soft, medium sized very large vulva a: UTI, presumptive p: clavamox 375 mg bid x 10d 11/13 Microchip: negative Sex: intact female, overgrowth of nipple tissue Age: appx 3y+ Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: slight clear d/c (stress licking?) Teeth: mild staining, some wear If abnormal BCS: WNL, weight to be added when scale becomes available again Skin: WNL, some bumble on hocks (crated often?) Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows handling but cage reactive (vocalizing and lunging) and dog reactive (growl, lunge) and will growl if handled for longer than a few minutes Medication: N/A, preventatives given

11/12/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
OFFICER BAUTISTA SAID THAT HE WASN’T PRESENT WHEN THE DOG WAS BROUGHT INTO. HE SAID THAT FELLOW POLICE OFFICERS WHO WERE PRESENT WHEN THE DOG WAS BROUGHT INTO THE 40TH PRECIENT SAID THAT THE DOG WAS CALM. I WITNESSED WHILE THE DOG WAS IN THE CRATE IN THE LOBBY OF MACC THAT SHE GROWLED A LITTLE BIT. BUT SHE ALSO WHINED.

11/15/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: A peanut of a little gray girl wearing a white mask as if she’s off to a Viennese masquerade ball. If invited, she’s ready! We’re out the door quickly, as Miss Lexi needs to potty, and when she’s done we’re off to the park, Lexi walking perfectly on leash. Posing nicely for photos, and enjoying some reward treats, Lexi watches me watch her as I take pictures. She wags her tail gently as we make friends, and while she doesn’t yet solicit petting from me, she accepts it. In a backyard pen off leash, Miss Lexi is more interested in exploration than she is in balls or toys, and comes over to me for more treats. Lexi looks like she’s been a mom several times and is ready to give up that life for the life of a pampered pet. When I took the leash down off the peg, Lexi got bouncy excited, as to her a leash means ‘I’m going out’. Sadly, in this case it meant she was going in, but I’m wishing her a lifetime of leashes being taken down to take her out. Will you make my dream for her come true?

11/15/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/14/2016 Lexi was easy to collar and leash in the SAFER assessment room, neutral. She low growled during Look item, remaining tactile portions of assessment were skipped due to safety concerns. Look 5: Dog growls Toy: 1.Minimal interest Summary: Lexi would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess her behavior in a more stable home environment. PLAYGROUP: Summary MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/13/16 During her initial exam Lexi allowed handling for a few minutes but would growl if it went longer than that. ENERGY LEVEL: IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: During her stay at our care centers, Lexi has displayed no social behavior and will tolerate very minimal handling. Lexi will display appropriate warning signals (growling) at any attempts made to interact/engage with her. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Lexi would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess her behavior in a stable environment.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Lexi has displayed fearful/defensive behavior during her stay at our care centers, tolerating very minimal handling; any form of direct touch may result in a fearful bite. It is recommended that Lexi be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Lexi to new and unfamiliar situations.)

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

11/13/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female, overgrowth of nipple tissue Age: appx 3y+ Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: slight clear d/c (stress licking?) Teeth: mild staining, some wear If abnormal BCS: WNL, weight to be added when scale becomes available again Skin: WNL, some bumble on hocks (crated often?) Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows handling but cage reactive (vocalizing and lunging) and dog reactive (growl, lunge) and will growl if handled for longer than a few minutes Medication: N/A, preventatives given

11/16/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
11/16/16 13:27 reports of hematuria walkers say “not herself” and describe pollakuria s/o: BAR abdomen non painful bladder is soft, medium sized very large vulva a: UTI, presumptive p: clavamox 375 mg bid x 10d 11/13 Microchip: negative Sex: intact female, overgrowth of nipple tissue Age: appx 3y+ Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: slight clear d/c (stress licking?) Teeth: mild staining, some wear If abnormal BCS: WNL, weight to be added when scale becomes available again Skin: WNL, some bumble on hocks (crated often?) Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows handling but cage reactive (vocalizing and lunging) and dog reactive (growl, lunge) and will growl if handled for longer than a few minutes Medication: N/A, preventatives given

 

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