MISSY – A1102559

Manhattan Center

My name is MISSY. My Animal ID # is A1102559.
I am a female bl brindle staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/30/2017 from NY 10002, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/01/2017 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 58.2 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Missy has attempted to lunge and snap at certain handlers when made uncomfortable, for this reason we advise safe and appropriate management. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Missy to new and unfamiliar situations. Interaction should never be forced and we recommend allowing Missy to engage at her own pace.) _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration (During her stay in the care center, Missy at times has displayed uncomfortability upon approach while on leash; she is observed to hard bark, lunge and growl. Though this behavior was not mentioned in her profile, we recommend exercising caution as well as appropriate management when attempts are made to modify this behavior.)

01/30/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/30/17 18:30 On intake, counselor was able to pet Missy’s head but when offered a treat, Missy sniffed gently but did not accept it. Her tail was wagging the whole time. When vet came in for check-up, Missy snapped and began barking while owner’s were there so counselor had owner collar her and hold for pictures.

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02/01/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 1/30/17 Intact female, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults/child (age 5) Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, outgoing unless she is not properly introduced – no further details Behavior toward children: Gentle Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed, playful Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and excitable. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/30/17 Summary: Due her current medical condition/health status, Missy is not an appropriate candidate for a SAFER assessment at this time. The behavior department believes Missy would benefit best from placement with a New Hope Rescue who can meet her needs medically and then assess behavior once she is in a stable environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Missy to new and unfamiliar situations. PLAYGROUP: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Missy is tolerant of and reciprocates a polite greeting. She offers small bows and toe taps to solicit play from the male greeter dog. She engages in a bouncy style of play. Missy is tolerant of polite greeting from a female dog. The female dog displays a tense body and attempts to jump on Missy. Missy growls and eventually attempts to avoid. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/30/17 During her initial medical examination would lunge towards handlers and hard bark. ENERGY LEVEL:

01/31/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Missy has displayed interest in engaging with select dogs in the care center, and may benefit from slow introductions to unfamiliar dogs on a one-on-one basis. 1/31: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Missy is tolerant of and reciprocates a polite greeting. She offers small bows and toe taps to solicit play from the male greeter dog. She engages in a bouncy style of play. Missy is toelrant of polite greeting from a female dog. The female dog displays a tense body and attempts to jump on Missy. Missy growls and eventually attempts to avoid. 2/1: Missy mostly keeps to herself and avoids interaction. She seeks attention by nuzzling at the hands of a handler she is familiar with.

01/30/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
1/30/17 Sex: Female Scan: Negative Estimated age: 9 years old Fleas: No flea dirt. Hx: Was burned by hot oil in 2014 – this is why she has a large scar on her back. S: Friendly, wagging tail – but when I tried to examine her in front of her former owners, she jumped at me and gave many loud alarm barks. Pt was muzzled for exam and the exam was completed in a separate room from the clients. After the exam was completed, the muzzle was removed – when someone else came in the room and offered a hand to sniff, pt repeated the hard barking and jumping at the new person. O: BAR-H, BCS 5/9 EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Oral exam not performed. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Large geographic scar on dorsal neck and thorax – scarred skin, alopecic, normal in color to erythematous. Decubital ulcers on elbows. UG: Female, firm irregular mass associated with left 4th mammary gland. A: Mammary mass Short-term prognosis: Fair SURGERY: Temporary waiver for mammary mass. P: 1. Recommend FNA of mass with possible excision. 1088

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

Generated on Feb 1 2017 6:00PM

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