MIMI – A1092295

Brooklyn Center

My name is MIMI. My Animal ID # is A1092295.
I am a female tan 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 10/04/2016 from NY 11429, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/02/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 45.4 LBS.

11/2/16 Recheck CIRDC Day 10 of Doxy O: BAR, active, eating well. H/L: Mild coughing, especially when gets excited. A: Persisting, but slowly improving, CIRDC. P: Continue Doxycycline another 5 days. Good prognosis. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2 PO q 24 hours x 5 days. 10/30/16 Recheck day 7 of doxy O: BAR, Eating/drinking well. EENT: No nasal discharge. H/L: Mild dry cough. A: CIRDC improving but still symptomatic. P: Continue Doxycycline as planned. Excellent prognosis. 10/24/16 Sneezing noted on rounds. O: BARH. Good appetite, no diarrhea. EENT: Sneezing, mucoid nasal discharge. H/L: Dry, hacking cough. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2 PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

10/04/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/04/16 BASIC INFORMATION: Mimi is an American Pit bull terr mix, 7 yrs old female dog. Over the past week Mimi has experienced health issues. Mimi’s owner is surrendering Mimi due to pet health and moving to a residence that does not allow dogs. SOCIALIZATION: Mimi is fearful & can also become protective around stranger. Owner stated there are times Mimi will growl, bark & lunge at a stranger that gets too close. Mimi has resided with small children and gets along well with them. She allows the children to pet her and play with her. Mimi has not resided with other animals & when she comes across another dog in the street she will someone growl, bark and lunge towards them. Mimi has not bitten another animal or person within the past 10 days. BEHAVIOR: Mimi does not show signs of aggression when owner touches food bowl while she is eating. Owner is able to take bone, toy or any object from her mouth with no problem. Mimi enjoys bathing and grooming. Mimi is barks when strangers approach the house. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW: Mimi has a high activity level. Owners favorite things of Mimi is, she is playful & is always there to greet the owner. She loves to play tug and play with squeaky toys. She would do best in a family home & or a single person home. Mimi is familiar with the commands sit. For exercise, she loves to go out for brisk walks. Mimi pulls l & she has been kept mostly indoors. She enjoys eating dry food & wet food from brand, Pedigree. She is house trained and has not been crate trained. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE: During intake, Mimi appeared down, and did not want to come near the counselor, allowed minimal handling and scanned negative.

10/13/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Lovely Mimi, 7 years young with a lovely grey snout to match, was timid when she first came to the care center but is quickly learning the routine and warming up to staff and volunteers. She’s also learning to be around other dogs as she never was at her previous home– at the moment she does okay in playgroup but doesn’t take any horsing around from other dogs (I wouldn’t either if I were an older lady like her– who has the patience for that anymore? :). Mimi is housetrained, knows how to to sit for treats, lived in a home with children, and loves to give kisses. According to her previous owner, who gave her up because of housing issues (no fault of Mimi’s), Mimi loves to play tug of war and with squeaky toys. Mimi would do great with an adopter or family that has experience with older, sometimes grumpy dogs, and can be patient with her timidness.

10/07/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children Behavior toward children: Tolerant, gets along well Behavior toward dogs: On leash she is reported to bark, lunge and growl towards other dogs Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Mimi is reported to have a high activity level. Other notes: Mimi is fearful around strangers, and may growl, bark and lunge at a stranger that gets too close. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/7/16 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is tense and fearful, her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently pulls back her paw but a bit tense. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Mimi showed no red flag behaviors on the assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Mimi’s previous owner, when Mimi comes across another dog in the street she will someone growl, bark and lunge towards them. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Mimi displays neutral body language as she briefly greets a calm male dog. She keeps to herself as she explores the pen. She is initially tolerant of the male dog’s face to face greetings but she will begin to low growl with a prolonged greeting. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/04/16: During her initial medical examination, Mimi appeared tense and uncomfortable; she tolerated minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Mimi’s previous owner describes her as an active, energetic dog. In the care center, Mimi has displayed a lower activity level.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience) _X_No young children (under 5): Mimi has been timid, displaying fearful body language, in the care center. She flinches with fast movements and watches her handlers carefully when she is interacting. We recommend a home without very young children whose movements and actions she may find intimidating. _x_Recommend no dog parks Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Mimi’s previous owner notes that she may be fearful around new people and new dogs, and may demonstrate distance-increasing behaviors. We recommend a slow approach and that Mimi be permitted to approach and greet new people and dogs at her own pace.

10/07/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Mimi’s previous owner, when Mimi comes across another dog in the street she will someone growl, bark and lunge towards them. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Mimi mostly keeps to herself as she wanders in the pen with a calm male dog. When interaction in a group of calm male and female dogs, Mimi shows slight assertive posturing. The Behavior Department believes that Mimi would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted to assess Mimi’s comfort level. 10/7: Mimi displays neutral body language as she briefly greets a calm male dog. She keeps to herself as she explores the pen. She is initially tolerant of the male dog’s face to face greetings but she will begin to low growl with a prolonged greeting. 10/13: When interaction with a female dog, Mimi shows slight assertive posturing. With a calm male dog, Mimi mostly keeps to herself as she explores the pen. 10/17: Mimi is social with a group of calm, older male and female dogs. She greets them all but mostly wanders around the yard. 10/20: Mimi displays slight assertive posturing when wandering in a group of calm male and female dogs. When the other dogs greet her, she displays slightly stiff body language and stands tall.

10/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scannned negative Female, ~7yrs Quiet,nervous, tense and timid, growls when abdomen was palpated. mild dehydration Hemorrhagic diarrhea with thick frank blood Parvo test negative Moderate tartar/gingivitis Skin/coat – nsf QAR

11/02/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/2/16 Recheck CIRDC Day 10 of Doxy O: BAR, active, eating well. H/L: Mild coughing, especially when gets excited. A: Persisting, but slowly improving, CIRDC. P: Continue Doxycycline another 5 days. Good prognosis. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2 PO q 24 hours x 5 days. 10/30/16 Recheck day 7 of doxy O: BAR, Eating/drinking well. EENT: No nasal discharge. H/L: Mild dry cough. A: CIRDC improving but still symptomatic. P: Continue Doxycycline as planned. Excellent prognosis. 10/24/16 Sneezing noted on rounds. O: BARH. Good appetite, no diarrhea. EENT: Sneezing, mucoid nasal discharge. H/L: Dry, hacking cough. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2 PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

 

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