LUNA – A1079267

Manhattan Center

My name is LUNA. My Animal ID # is A1079267.
I am a spayed female black and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/03/2016 from NY 11102, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/12/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 70.0 LBS.

7/12/16 Coughing. Move to isolation, start 350 mg doxycycline PO SID x10 days. —— 07/11/16 18:57 qar but no uri signs reports of coughing recheck tomorrow 7/9/16 S-monitor for CIRDC O-mild serous nasal d/c, but no coughing or sneezing noted P-no treatment at this time 7/8/16 S-monitor for CIRDC O-no nasal d/c or coughing P-no treatment at this time 7/7/16 Hx: Geriatric exam S: Quiet, stares at examiner, but not aggressive O: BAR-H, BCS 7/9, MMs pink and moist, CRT <2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Moderate tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: LNs not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Small firm dermal nodule on left side of ventral neck (over prescap LN) – moves within skin, no pain, no alopecia UG: Female A: 1. Overweight 2. Dental disease 3. Mass on neck Short-term prognosis: Good P: 1. Recommend weight loss, dental cleaning and FNA of mass 1088

07/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/03/16 15:43 Basic Information Luna was brought in as an owner’s surrender due to NYCHA’s band on pit-bulls. Owner has had Luna since she was a small puppy after purchasing her from a breeder. Owner says Luna has a lump on her throat that’s ben there for about Year, but says it doesnt hurt her and she eats and drinks normally. Socialization & behavior Luna is said to be friendly and outgoing when meeting strangers. Luna has been with children ranging from 5 months to eight years old. Owners say she is respectful and playful with children and remains gentle. Luna has not spent time with other animals. Owners say he is very reactive when hearing and seeing dogs outside, she’ll attempt to lunge at them. According to owners there have been no issues of Luna biting anyone or another animal. Luna becomes stressed when hearing the smoke alarm; owners say she’ll try to bite the alarm. Luna remains calm if food is touched while eating, owners say she’ll just stop or keep trying to eat but doesnt get possessive. Luna is trained not to get onto furniture and is unbothered if disturbed while sleeping. Luna deals with baths, and is unbothered with getting her nails painted. Luna is friendly and social if someone unfamiliar approaches home or owner. For a New Family to Know Luna is described as friendly, confident, and playful with a medium activity level. When home she is normally following her owner and enjoys toy balls. Luna gets taken out about once a week and is fed dry food. Luna gets skin allergies to both Beneful and Alpo. Owners only feed her Pedigree dry food. Owners trained Luan to use the bathroom in their bathroom, and she then notifies them to clean it. Owners say Luna is behaved when left home alone. Luna understands commands sit, stay, give paw, and stop. Behavior during Intake Luna was friendly during intake. She allowed petting and collaring. Luna sat when told for her photo. Luna allowed all handling and showed no signs of aggression during intake.

07/05/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Rubenesque, well fed with love…..Luna is dressed in a shining black and white coat, and when I passed her kennel she looked up at me expectantly as if wishing it could be her turn next. She looked so sweet, and so in need of a new friend, I made it her turn. We make a beeline for the door so she can go potty, whew!, and then we’re off for a gentle stroll. Surrendered by her family due to NYCHA restrictions, it’s clear that Luna was a beloved family companion and she looks for them as we walk. Off leash in the yard Luna explores, coming back to me from time to time to check in. When other dogs approach our pen Luna greets them gently, an easy wave of her tail and a soft body. Luna is looking for a new family to love and take care of, a family with whom she can spend her golden years snuggled close. Won’t you come meet her today?

07/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Luna walks calmly on leash. She was shy but friendly during the assessment – low body, but trying to stay close. Luna was shy during handling with a fearful body language. She was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Luna was not interested in toys. Luna was surrender to us. According to her previous owner Luna family described her as friendly, confident, and playful with a medium activity level. Luna is friendly and outgoing when meeting strangers. Luna has been with children ranging from 5 months to eight years old. Owners say she is respectful and playful with children and remains gentle. Luna has not spent time with other animals. Owners say he is very reactive when hearing and seeing dogs outside, she’ll attempt to lunge at them. Luna remains calm if food is touched while eating”.The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter. Luna is somewhat fearful and needs time to warm up to the handler. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is stiff and fearful; her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, shy body language , mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) she is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1. No interest. playgroup notes: When off leash with other dogs, Luna is a bit unsure at first with hackles raised, but does only greet and sniff.

07/05/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Luna arrived into our care as an owner surrender who cites “Owners say he is very reactive when hearing and seeing dogs outside, she’ll attempt to lunge at them.” While in our care, on-leash reactivity has not been observed, and Luna has shown to greet politely and engage in play with other dogs in an off-leash setting. The behaviors described by Luna’s previous owner were on-leash, so it is unknown how any of Luna’s behavior with dogs will translate into a home environment. The behavior team feels that a home with other dogs may be considered, however a pre-adoption interaction and slow, positive introductions are highly encouraged. She may be most comfortable with another polite, social dog. 7/5: When off leash with other dogs, Luna is a bit unsure at first with hackles raised, but does only greet and sniff. 7/7: Luna allows approach, otherwise ignores. 7/8 update: Luna greets politely then explores the pen. After some time in the yard she begins to offer bows and paw slaps to solicit play. She does not offer correction if mounted. 7/9 update: Luna engages in bouncy play with males and females. She will offer correction when mounted. 7/10: Luna greets politely and engages in soft play. She offers correction for mounting. 7/11: Luna engages in bouts of play with other playful dogs. She offers correction for mounting. 7/12: Luna continues to display this behavior.

07/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative very nervous, tense, resisted handling mod tartar clean EENT clean coat as per owner 9 yrs spayed female NOSF

07/12/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
7/12/16 Coughing. Move to isolation, start 350 mg doxycycline PO SID x10 days. —— 07/11/16 18:57 qar but no uri signs reports of coughing recheck tomorrow 7/9/16 S-monitor for CIRDC O-mild serous nasal d/c, but no coughing or sneezing noted P-no treatment at this time 7/8/16 S-monitor for CIRDC O-no nasal d/c or coughing P-no treatment at this time 7/7/16 Hx: Geriatric exam S: Quiet, stares at examiner, but not aggressive O: BAR-H, BCS 7/9, MMs pink and moist, CRT <2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Moderate tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: LNs not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Small firm dermal nodule on left side of ventral neck (over prescap LN) – moves within skin, no pain, no alopecia UG: Female A: 1. Overweight 2. Dental disease 3. Mass on neck Short-term prognosis: Good P: 1. Recommend weight loss, dental cleaning and FNA of mass 1088

 

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