MINERVA – A1101425

 

Manhattan Center

My name is MINERVA. My Animal ID # is A1101425.
I am a female brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 01/11/2017 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was ABANDON.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/15/2017 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 45.0 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No children (under 13): Due to Minerva’s discomfort with handling and hesitancy to interact, we feel she will be most comfortable in a home without children. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Minerva gives clear warnings when she is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Minerva, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Minerva to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention.)

01/11/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
This dog growled when I went to put a leash on, and it growled while I scratched it’s head.

01/14/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Minerva is the goddess of wisdom. Our Minerva certainly does seem wise beyond her 3 years. From the moment we meet, she is hesitant. She looks out from her kennel, her eyes wide like emerald saucers, and gives me a quick once-over: “friend or foe?” Fortunately for me she decides the former, and in no time at all we’re off on our walk. I admire her at length as she trots by my side. She is dainty, elegant, and refined. Her two front feet dressed in knee-high, white socks, as if she’s permanently ready for the high school dance. No doubt at such a dance Minerva would have no shortage of suitors. She’d be the unassuming beauty tucked away in the corner, uncertain and shy, oblivious to the fact that all eyes are on her. Free in a pen, Minerva’s now sizing up something else. I’ve produced a bag of savory snacks and yep, they’ve got her name on them. Given her too-thin frame, I can’t say I’m surprised by her focus. I am surprised by how gently she takes each one from my hand. She is quiet and polite and keeps to herself, momentarily admiring a bird that skips freely about our pen. Our goddess is right to be uncertain. Found in a park, in the rain, with no owner in sight, Minerva may have been lost, abandoned, or worst of all — forgotten. But while she may be uncertain right now, remember that our beauty is wise. Wise enough to know that good people exist in this world. To know that she is worthy of love, and wholly unforgettable. And that her family is out there. She need only find them. Minerva is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

01/15/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered female, Stray Other notes: Minerva was found tied up in a park. She was growly when approached but allowed handling and did not escalate. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/13/2017 Look: 2. Dog’s body posture is tense, whale eye; her tail is low and not moving, lip lick. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, ears and tail neutral, mouth closed Tag: 2. Dog is a bit distracted, unresponsive to touch, stops following at end of leash after second pass. Squeeze 1: 4. Dog raises lip, stiff Flank squeeze 4. Dog raises lip Toy 2. Dog keeps a firm grip, a bit stiff when approached by assess-a-hand Summary: Minerva appeared uncomfortable with up close handling. She gave multiple warnings (lip raises) but did not escalate, even as handling continued. She will benefit from a slow approach/slow introduction, preferably with treats. Minerva may initially benefit from a calm, quiet, structured environment so she can relax and warm up at her own pace. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Proximity Sensitive: These dogs have had a poor history of social experience with other dogs or could be extremely fearful in the shelter environment. They are socially shy and may exhibit fearful body posturing (tucked tail, head low, snarling etc), defensive posturing (lunging, barking, snarling etc.) or physically avoid/ignore other dogs. They will emit warning signals to the other dog to back away but if they are forced to interact they may snap. PLAYGROUP: When off leash, Minerva is uncomfortable and is stiff when greeting a male dog. She growls when the other dog becomes too playful. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/11/17 During her initial medical examination, Minerva was tense and nervous, lip curling and avoiding touch. ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No children (under 13): Due to Minerva’s discomfort with handling and hesitancy to interact, we feel she will be most comfortable in a home without children. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Minerva gives clear warnings when she is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Minerva, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Minerva to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention.)

01/13/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Minerva has been uncomfortable when interacting with dogs off-leash. She arrived at the care center as a stray, so any in-home behaviors with other dogs are unknown. The behavior department recommends allowing Minerva time to decompress and acclimate to her new environment before placing her into a home with other dogs. When off leash, Minerva is uncomfortable and is stiff when greeting a male dog. She growls when the other dog becomes too playful. 1/19: Minerva will greet a calm, male dog. She will then wander the pen.

01/11/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female, dog resisted palpation Age: appx 3y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: nervous and tense, would lip curl and avoid touch Medication: N/A, preventatives given

01/20/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
1/20/17 S/O: QAR in kennel, wags tail and is friendly, likes to be pet, but a little shy, shaking from possible nervousness; overall would expect p to be a little more energetic EENT: mild serous nasal d/c, euhydrated, pink gums H/L: NSF A: CIRDC and possible decreased energy secondary to CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: two tabs PO SID x10days prognosis: good

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