POLGARA – A1086198

 

Manhattan Center

My name is POLGARA. My Animal ID # is A1086198.
I am a female black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/19/2016 from NY 10459, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/31/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 31.8 LBS.

08/31/16 13:33 cirdc signs seen on rounds nasal d/c, foamy rx doxy 10mg/kg sid x 10d 08/29/16 18:38 ventral abdomen looks good. changed asilomar status to healthy but will finish up meds more more treatment needed 8/24 addendum; pyoderma reported: dog not in cage 8/24—start on cephalexin based on 1033 exam Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 1y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: no staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling, friendly Medication: N/A, preventatives given

08/19/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/19/16 19:00 dog had loose body, tongue out the entire time she was with counselor. she jumped a little bit on counselor but stopped when told to stop. she wanted to explore the whole office and began to whine when she saw people outside that she could not go up to. she allowed for collaring.

08/23/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Having no clue what her name means, I googled it to find out that Polgara is a sorceress in a fantasy novel. Let’s go with that, as Polgara is definitely a sorceress willing to work her magic to win your heart! Ready and anxious to come out for a walk, she potties as soon as we’re out the door, and we’re off to the park. Poly (for short) pulls on the leash, so will benefit from some leash training, seems to love people, happy to meet everyone who wanted to meet her, takes treats gently, didn’t mind being tethered for pictures, and enjoys a good snuggle. Poly pulls excitedly towards other dogs we pass, so will need some training to learn appropriate behavior. And because she loves treats, should be easy to work with using positive reinforcement. A tiny peanut in a gleaming black coat, with ears that reach to the sky, a big smile and twinkling eyes, Poly has a big personality, and is hoping for a new person or family with whom to share lots of exercise and love.

08/21/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Polgara came to the care center as a stray so we have no history of her in a home. Upon intake, she had a loose body. For her relief walk, Polgara pulls some on leash and was a reactive to other dogs, barking and lunging at passing dogs. Once in the assessment room, she appeared friendly and social. Her eyes are averted during Look, body soft, tail wagging. For Sensitivity, Polgara had a soft body, and she was panting, tail wagging, ears back. During Tag, she was playful and jumped on the assessor once softly. She gently pulled back her paw on both Squeeze attempts. She was playful with the Toy and easily relinquished it. When approaching another dog on leash at the care center, Polgara quickly runs at the dog barking, tail high, body stiff. Due to her reactivity around other dogs, the Behavior Team recommends that Polgara be placed in an Experienced home. As she has no known history with children, an in depth interaction is recommended for any children in the home. Polgara will need daily physical exercise, such as walks and runs, and mental stimulation, such as Kongs and other puzzle toys. 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 tail is wagging with relaxed body posture. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. She jumps once softly on the assessor. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Dog to Dog: When approaching another dog on leash at the care center, Polgara quickly runs at the dog barking, tail high, body stiff.

08/23/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Polgara runs away from approach and corrects play. It has been observed tha Polgara barks at othr dogs and lunges toward them while on leahs. Polgara arrived into our care as a stray, so there is no available history of previous interaction with other dogs. The behavior team feels that Polgara would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a new home, before following up on his behavior around them outside the care center environment.

08/20/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 1y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: no staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling, friendly Medication: N/A, preventatives given

08/31/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
08/31/16 13:33 cirdc signs seen on rounds nasal d/c, foamy rx doxy 10mg/kg sid x 10d 08/29/16 18:38 ventral abdomen looks good. changed asilomar status to healthy but will finish up meds more more treatment needed 8/24 addendum; pyoderma reported: dog not in cage 8/24—start on cephalexin based on 1033 exam Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 1y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: no staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling, friendly Medication: N/A, preventatives given

 

 

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