MIA – A1067028

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My name is MIA. My Animal ID # is A1067028.
I am a female brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/08/2016 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/08/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 48.2 LBS.

03/08/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
3/8/16 18:53 Basic information: Mia is a 2 yr. Am Pit Bull Terrier mix. The Owner got her from the street; she has owned Mia for over a year. The owner surrendered Mia because Mia’s behavior has become unpredictable. Mia has never been taken to a vet. Socialization: Around strangers Mia is somewhat shy but playful. Mia has lived with children in different age groups he is normally relaxed and playful around children and adults he knows, however recently Mia’s become unpredictable around people (circles growls and lunges at people including the owner). Mia has never been around other dogs or cats so the owner has no idea how Mia will react around them. Mia has never bitten anyone however as of the last month Mia’s behavior has become unpredictable and she has attempted to bite. Behavior: The owner stats that Mia has never had her food or treats moved while she is eating or had her toys away while she is playing so she has no idea how Mia would react. Mia does not mind being brushed and given bathes but has never had his nails trimmed. When an unfamiliar person or animal approaches a family member or her home she barks at them for a little while then relaxes. The owner does not know how Mia is around loud noises such as storms or fireworks. For a new family to know: The owner describes Mia as shy and playful with a high activity level. Her favorite activity is to play fetch with his owner. In the home Mia tends to follow the owner around the house and is kept mainly indoors. Mia sleeps in the floor of the living room on a blanket. Mia was fed Pedigree dry dog food three times a day. He is house trained and has never had an accident in the home, when outside she goes to the bathroom on or around trees and grass. Mia knows the commands “sit “and “stay”. For exercise Mia is used to brisk walks on the leash and twice a day and does pull on the leash when excited. Behavior during intake: Mia was somewhat tense with stiff body, when approached by staff Mia retreated with tail tucked in between legs. Owner was able to assist us, scanned (-), collared and placing in dog kennel.

03/11/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: It’s hard to resist a pretty gray and white face looking up at me as I pass her kennel, so I don’t resist her at all. Upfront wagging her tail ready for a walk, she plays keep away for a minute, but I finally win the game and out we go. She’s housetrained as her former owner advised and I could almost hear her say ‘whew’ when she pottied the moment we were outside. Her leash manners are lovely; she trots along nicely by my side. Mia was surrendered to our care by her owner who says she’s become unpredictable at home. Sadly she has never been taken to a vet to see if a medical issue might be causing this problem. As we returned to the building Mia saw a staff person who said to me, ‘I love Mia’, and indeed the feeling is reciprocated as Mia’s butt started to wiggle and she ran over for a hug. The three of us then head into the backyard for off leash time and Mia wiggles, sits without asking for a treat, shakes paw (both of them), high fives and high tens! She’s quite the character! Mia lived well with young children of varying ages in her former home, but due to the reported new unpredictable behavior it’s recommended that she go to an adult only home. Mia is super alert and in tune with her surroundings, chasing a fly, enamored of and chasing shadows on the ground – she sees everything and everything captures her attention. Jumping on the bench to give her favorite staff person a kiss, wagging her tail, and then jumping down to try to catch another shadow, Mia shows that she’s smart, active and has a soft affectionate side. She gives me a high ten before I leash her to go back inside and she wags her tail as she walks. She’s a beautiful dog who has been well taken care of before being brought to our care. She knows what it’s like to live in a family and is doing the best she can to make friends in this new strange place.

03/10/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Mia walks calmly on leash. She was sociable when she meets the assessor with soft body; wagging tail. Mia during the handling she became stiff and uncomfortable. She was stiff, did a lot of jumping up and body checking while playing tag. Mia shows minimal interest with toys. Mia was surrender to us. The owner describes Mia as shy and playful with a high activity level. Her favorite activity is to play fetch with his owner. Around strangers Mia is somewhat shy but playful. Mia has lived with children in different age groups he is normally relaxed and playful around children and adults he knows, however recently Mia’s become unpredictable around people (circles growls and lunges at people including the owner). Mia has never been around other dogs or cats so the owner has no idea how Mia will react around them. Mia has never bitten anyone however as of the last month Mia’s behavior has become unpredictable and she has attempted to bite. The owner stats that he never had her food or treats moved while she is eating or had her toys away while she is playing so she has no idea how Mia would react”. Mia was a bit uncomfortable during handling and shows a bit of concern during the tag interaction she became a bit over arousal. The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter no children who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 3. Dog responds with her tail high, ears forward, mouth likely closed for at least half of the assessment item, body stiff and body checks the Assessor. Dog is often focused on other stimuli in the room. 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. Minimal interest. Dog may smell or lick toy, then turn away. Playgroup Notes: When off leash with other dogs, Mia is tense during the interaction. She briefly sniffs when the greeter is not facing her, and begins to chatter.

03/09/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Mia is tense and uncomfortable during interaction. She has shown an increased barrier reactivity as well, growling, lunging and snapping at both males and females through the gate. Her owner reports she has never been around any other dogs, so her in-home behaviors with them are unknown. Based on these observations the behavior department recommends Mia does not go to a home with other dogs until her behaviors can be followed up on. When off leash with other dogs, Mia is tense during the interaction. She briefly sniffs when the greeter is not facing her, and begins to chatter. 3/10 update: Mia rushes up the gate with a tense body. She eventually begins to growl and snap at the gate. Due to her uncomfortability with handling she is unable to be muzzled and is not introduced.

03/08/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- FEMALE. MILD DENTAL TARTAR. EYES, EARS, BODY COAT- WNL AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. 4.8 CC PYRANTEL GAVE WITH FOOD. VERY NERVOUS & TENSE. STRUGGLING WHEN RESTRAINED; TRY TO BITE NOT ABLE TO VAX HERE AT BXAC DUE TO BEHAVIOR. NOSF

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* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

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