NALAH aka MISSY – A1103212 (ALT ID – A1104576)

NALAH aka MISSY – A1103212 (ALT ID – A1104576)

**RETURNED 02/24/17**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, BROWN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 12 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDAVAI, HOLD FOR LICENSED Reason OWN ARREST
Intake condition GERIATRIC Intake Date 02/24/2017, From NY 11417, DueOut Date 03/05/2017,  I came in with Group/Litter #K17-089405

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

A volunteer writes:   A proud member of the ‘frosted face club’, her greying muzzle speaks to the years of love and friendship she’s enjoyed.   Her grey mask is so perfect it almost looks like she’s off to a Viennese masquerade ball!  Ms. Nalah is all about love and snuggling.  Happy to lie across my lap, she nudges me with her nose if I stop stroking her.  Her tail never stops wagging, she’s as gentle and soft as can be, takes treats gently and is more interested in cuddles than she is toys.  As Nalah is a bit too thin we’re feeding her an extra meal each day, and while she enjoys treats she’s never grabby.   Her quiet offer of friendship and love is to be cherished, welcomed and reciprocated.  She’s an awesome girl with whom I’ve fallen head over heels in love.  There is nothing quite like opening your heart and home to a senior.  While she’s still lively and dynamic there’s no question that her favorite place to be is cuddled close to your side, if not on your lap!  I can’t imagine a better companion with whom to cuddle watching TV.  She’s waiting to meet you and offer her special kind of love, let’s not let her wait long.

Another volunteer writes:   At 12 years young, Nalah is a dream come true.  She’s so lovely, so friendly, LOVES cuddles and will flop over for a belly rub for a friendly pair of hands.   Watching her roll around on her back, legs waving in the air and tail wagging will make your heart swell.  In playgroup Nalah greets other dogs politely but mostly keeps to herself.   There is nothing quite like the reward of adopting a senior who will repay you with endless and unconditional love.   Please come meet her today.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: None

Unaltered Female, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look:  1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. 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, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed.

Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game with coaxing.  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. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy.

Summary: Nalah displayed no concerning behaviors on the assessment.  She was a bit distracted but allowed all handling.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

2/8: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Nalah displays neutral body language when greeting a novel male dog. She keeps to herself as she explores the pen, tolerating the greet dog’s face to face greetings and play solicitations.

Manhattan Care Center:

2/24: Nalah is soft and polite when interacting in a group of male and female dogs. She will offer correction when solicited with play.

2/25: Nalah greets politely but spends most of her time exploring the yard. She offers correction when mounted.

2/26: Nalah greets politley, then otherwise keeps to herself.

PLAYGROUP:

Summary

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During her initial medical exam, Nalah was social.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Nalah so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment.  In the care center, she displays a moderate level of activity.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for a home with an average amount of dog experience)

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RTO 02/10/17

FEMALE, BROWN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 12 yrs
STRAY – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason ABANDON
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 02/07/2017, From NY 11416, DueOut Date 02/10/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-088022

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior; Microchip scan neg.; F, approx. 12 yrs; O: QARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. Calm, allows all handling.; ORAL: Missing incisors. Severe calculus and gingival recession both max canines. Mild to mod calculus and gingivitis elsewhere.; H/L: Lungs clear, No murmurs/arrhythmias.; ABD/UG: Female, no spay scar found. Palpation WNL.; MS: Amb x 4, mod. muscle wasting, BCS=2/9.; INTEG: Pea sized mass right 3rd mammary gland.; A: Geriatric dog age est 12 yrs. Dental disease. Small mammary mass. Thin condition – r/o malnourishment, metabolic disease, GI disease, other.; P: Feed TID.; Rec. dental cleaning, excisional biopsy of mammary mass with histopathology when placed.; Fair to good prognosis.

Group Behavior

Missy was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown.

2/8: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Missy displays neutral body language when greeting a novel male dog. She keeps to herself as she explores the pen, tolerating the greet dog’s face to face greetings and play solicitations.

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