NENA – A1079807

Manhattan Center

My name is NENA. My Animal ID # is A1079807.
I am a female gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/03/2016 from NY 10466, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/06/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 41.0 LBS.

7/6/16 S-blood-shot eyes on initial O-BAR, pink mm, CRT< 2 hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, no erythema or injected conjunctiva OU, no nasal d/c A-2 yo FI Pit bull 1. bloodshot eyes-resolved P-no treatment at this time 7/4/16 BARH scan negative female dog mild tartar blood spots on eyes clean coat pressure sore on elbows very nervous, tense, resisted handling NOSF

07/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/03/16 11:16 BASIC INFO Nena A1079807 is an approximately 2 and a half year old american Pitbull terrier Mix. She is being surrendered to the shelter because the owner lives in a NYCHA building and there is a breed ban also the owner does not have time for her. she was a gift to the owner from family, a year ago. Nena does not have any health concerns. SOCIALIZATION Nena is friendly and outgoing with strangers. She plays gentle with adults, she has lived with 2 children, ages 4 and 7 years old. Nena has not lived with any other animal. Nena does not have any behavior issues. BEHAVIOR Nena does not have any behavior issues. She allows you to touch his food bowl, water bowl or toy away. nena allows you to give her a bath. Nena barks when someone approaches the doorway or the owner. She is not bothered if you awaken her from her sleep. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Nena is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful. She has a medium activity level. When home, she follows you around. Nena enjoys playing with any kind of dog toy. She has been kept mostly indoors. Nena eats table food and any brand of dry and wet dog food. Nena is potty trained, she is walked 3 times a day, and goes on dirt. When left alone at home, she is well behaved. For exercise she is walked on the leash and taken to the dog park. When off leash, she stays close. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Nena started to growl at counselor’s when approaching kennel.

07/05/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I fell so hard for this pretty little girl that I looked up the origin of her name. In Spanish, Nena, (pronounced Nay-nah) is a term of endearment like calling someone sweetheart in English. I don’t know if that was the original intent but I’m going with that because Nena is definitely a sweetheart!! Surrendered to our care due to NYCHA restrictions, we’re told that Nena lived with young children, plays gently with all, doesn’t guard her things, loves to play with toys, is housetrained and used to being walked 3x per day, is well behaved when left home alone, and is even OK getting a bath! Nena showed me how well she walks on leash going, went potty as soon as we were out the door, and off leash comes when called, loved playing with a toy, and then joined me on the bench for snuggles and a belly rub! She’s a beautiful little girl, shy at first but warming up quickly sitting for a treat and taking it gently. I left Nena in the pen for a few minutes to get her kennel ready and when I came back she was waiting quietly and so happy to see me. Nena has the most wonderful soft, gentle personality and is looking to begin her happily ever after with cuddles, belly rubs, toys and lots of love. It’s easy – come meet her today!

07/05/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Nena pulls a bit on leash. She was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body, wagging tail. She was calm and relaxed during handling. Nena showed aggression during the tag interaction: growled and bite the assessor in the hand without breaking skin. For safety reason the behavior team decided to skip the handling part of the assessment for safety reasons. She took the toy with a soft body language. Nena rushed in quickly during the dog-dog test, but showed no aggression. Nena was surrender to us. According to her previous owner Nena is friendly, affectionate and playful. She has a medium activity level. Nena is friendly and outgoing with strangers. She plays gentle with adults; she has lived with 2 children, ages 4 and 7 years old. Nena has not lived with any other animal. She allows you to touch his food bowl, water bowl or toy away”. The behavior department feels that he would do best if placed with a New Hope partner who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 5. Dog growls and tries to bite. Toy 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy. Dog – dog 2. Dog approaches the helper dog by rushing in with her tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, and lip long Helper: A1079753

07/05/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
7/5: When off leash with other dogs, Nena bows and bounces, engaging in play. She offers correction for mounting. The behavior department feels that due to limited interactions and observation, Nena should have a pre-adoption interaction and time to decompress in a new environment before immediate introductions to other dogs. Her previous owner cites that Nena has not lived with another animal, so in home behavior with them is unknown.

07/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative female dog mild tartar blood spots on eyes clean coat pressure sore on elbows very nervous, tense, resisted handling NOSF

07/06/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
7/6/16 S-blood-shot eyes on initial O-BAR, pink mm, CRT< 2 hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, no erythema or injected conjunctiva OU, no nasal d/c A-2 yo FI Pit bull 1. bloodshot eyes-resolved P-no treatment at this time 7/4/16 BARH scan negative female dog mild tartar blood spots on eyes clean coat pressure sore on elbows very nervous, tense, resisted handling NOSF

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