SMORES aka PRINCESS – A1051098

Staten Island Center

My name is SMORES. My Animal ID # is A1051098.
I am a spayed female brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/28/2016 from NY 10312, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/28/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.0 LBS.

UTD on RV (given 9/11/15) Da2pp/civ boosters given

05/28/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/28/16 15:52 Basic Information: Smores is a year and 3 month old neutered male Pit Bull that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had Smores for 7 months. Smores was adopted from SIACC. Socialization: According to the owner Smores is usually friendly around strangers and plays gently with adults, sometimes she can act in an aggressive matter as stated by the owner and will bark and growl. Owner had children ages 5,7, 9 and 11 at home and stated that Smores was respectful and usually tolerant with the kids. Smores also interacted with the owners neighbors little dogs and was relaxed and playful around the dogs. Smores has never been around cats therefore behavior is unknown. Smores has never bit another animal or person. Behavior: Smores will bark if someone touches his food, or treats away, if someone pushes her off furniture, if he is given a bath, having his nails trimmed, and when unfamiliar people would approach the owners house or yard. Owner stated that Smores would bark, growl and can snap if someone takes her toys away. She is not bothered by having her coat brushed or being held/restrained. For a New Family to Know: Smores is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable ,independent and aloof with a medium to high activity level. When in the home, Smores liked to follow the owner around, or be in the same room as the owner, Owner stated she kept Smores mostly outdoors and that she is mostly house trained but would have accidents sometimes. When left alone in the house, Smores would go potty indoors. When she was left alone in the yard, she would bark. Smores is crate trained and would be left in a crate for 5 hours a day. For exercise, Smores would go on brisk walks on the leash. Owner stated that Smores pulls very hard on the leash. When off leash, Smores will either run away or wander but will come back when called. When it comes to toys, Smores likes balls, squeaky toys, chew toys, and bones. She enjoys playing chase, wrestling, and tug. Owner stated she fed Smores Science diet 3x a day.

06/08/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Oh what a pretty pup we have here !! Unfortunately Smores is no stranger to the shelter system as she has been with us before, she just hasn’t been very lucky I guess. Smores recognized me when I approached her kennel and was happy to see me and the others she recognized from her previous shelter stay. It seems as though now she is alot more shy and untrusting of new people but once a proper introduction occurs she is fine. Since she is shy she is not in the adoption area she is in a more quiet area of the shelter so you need to ask to see her. Smores is in very good health and the same playful puppy I remember. Please consider giving her a permanent stable home she so desperately deserves.

05/31/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Smores came into our center as an owner surrender citing moving issues. It is reported Smores lived in a home with children ages 5, 7, 9 , and 11. Smores has reportedly interacted with neighbor’s small dogs, relaxed and playful. Behavior around cats is unknown. Owner reports Smores will bark if someone touches his food, or takes treats away. Owner stated that Smores would bark, growl and can snap if someone takes her toys away. Smores pulled very hard on leash for her relief walk. She held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, whining. Smores stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, lip lick. She did not engage in play during Tag game, focused on assessor’s moves, did not follow at end of leash, appeared anxious and uncomfortable. She gently pulled her paw back on both Squeeze attempts. Smores playfully engaged with Toy, kept a firm grip with a loose body. She approached the helper dog at an appropriate pace, tail above spine level. The Behavior Team feels Smores would do best with an Experienced adopter that does not have young children. She will require daily mental and physical stimulation in the forms of daily walks, runs, exercise, and play to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, whining Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, lip long, ears back, lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. 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, body soft, tail well above spine level, ears forward. 6/14 update: Smores remains social and appropriate when interacting outside the kennel with both caretakers and with other dogs; however, her behavior in the kennel appears to be deteriorating. She may bark, lunge, and bare teeth when approached. In order to prevent this barrier reactivity from increasing and to lessen Smores’s stress, we recommend that she move into a stable home environment quickly.

09/12/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Smores is polite when greeted by both male and female dogs. She will also engage in brief running play and will often wander the yard, she does not offer corrections for sexual behavior. Sept – Oct 2015 Smores is social and tolerant, she will often engage in rough and rowdy play with both male and female dogs. She will often engage in mouthy play as well, at times she may be slow to take correction by both dogs and handlers, she is persistent and pushy. Smores often solicits play and does very well in large groups of male and female dogs. 5/31/16 update Smores is tolerant, playful, loose wiggly, bouncy and often solicits play. When a female air snapped at Smores, She did not escalate. She took very well to handler corrections. 6/1 – 6/2 update Smore continues to be social with both male and female dogs. She often engages in rough and rowdy play as well as gentle and dainty. 6/3 – 6/4 update Smores continues to often solicit play to both male and female dogs. 6/9 update When greeting a small dog, Smores was very polite and gentle. She solicited play and was respectful when the small male did not engage. 6/10 update Smores engaged in rough and rowdy play with male and female dogs. 6/11 update Smores is a social group greeter and helper dog.

05/28/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan positive: 981020015303075 BARH AMBx4 Friendly,allowed handling Spayed~1yr EENT:WNL No fleas seen Nosf

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

Generated on Jun 14 2016 6:00PM

 

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**RETURN 09/30/15**

SPAYED FEMALE, BROWN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 8 mos
RETURN – EVALUATE, HOLD RELEASED Reason ALLERGIES
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 09/30/2015, From NY 10306, DueOut Date 09/30/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Scan positive: 981020015303075 Spayed;~ 8mos old Friendly; allows handling for exam Clear eyes, nose and ears Clean coat No signs of wounds or injuries AMbx4 BARH NOSF UP TO DATE ON CURRENT VACCINATIONS
Weight 49.4

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A volunteer writes: Oh what a pretty Princess we have here!!! Princess was brought to the shelter when her family moved to a place that did not allow pets. Princess is sad and a bit scared in her kennel but once outside, she is a very sweet dog, who loves treats and having her picture taken. She has the cutest ears that stand straight at attention at all times and the softest fur you’ll ever feel. Princess is a waiting for her forever castle. If you’re interested in adding this puppy to your family come to SIACC and meet her.

***SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME/NO CHILDREN**

FEMALE, BROWN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 6 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason MOVE2PRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 09/11/2015, From NY 10302, DueOut Date 09/11/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary intiial microchip scan negative female intact approx 6 months old BARH no eye, ear or nasal discharge scar on dorsal aspect of neck approx 1 inch diameter no fleas seen nice dog allowed handling
Weight 45.6

A volunteer writes: Oh what a pretty Princess we have here!!! Princess was brought to the shelter when her family moved to a place that did not allow pets. Princess is sad and a bit scared in her kennel but once outside, she is a very sweet dog, who loves treats and having her picture taken. She has the cutest ears that stand straight at attention at all times and the softest fur you’ll ever feel. Princess is a waiting for her forever castle. If you’re interested in adding this puppy to your family come to SIACC and meet her.

PROFILE

Basic Information:

Princess is a 6 month old Pitbull mix that has no past or current medical issues according to the owner.

Social Life & Personality:

Princess comes from a home with children and is somewhat rough with them. The owner is not sure how she would do in a home with very young children. She has not been around other dogs or cats so the owner is not sure how she would react in their presence. Princess uses the bathroom outdoors but does go on wee wee pads if she cannot hold it indoors. She is described as having a very high activity level and is very excitable, playful and friendly.

Behavior Issues:

When left alone in the house, Princess is said to destroy stuff indoors. She has never bitten anybody or another animal before. She does growl when her bone or rawhide is taken away or her toy. She is not bothered when her food bowl is touched or when she is disturbed while sleeping. She is not bothered when restrained or when her coat is brushed. The previous owner has never clipped her nails so it is unsure how should would react.

She is somewhat nervous when someone unfamiliar approaches and will bark, but eventually calms down after sniffing them and then acts friendly towards them. She is somewhat afraid of baths and puts up a fight to get in the tub.

For a New Family to Know:

Princess does not know any commands and enjoys running and jogging. She enjoys ball toys and likes playing the chase game and fetch. She has never been crate trained and usually goes to the bathroom on grass outside as well as wee wee pads indoors. When in the home, Princess follows you around. When left alone in the house, Princess will destroy house hold items and will bark and whine. When off leash, Princess will run away from you. During storms/fireworks, Princess is not bothered. She eats only dry Purina dog food and enjoys sleeping on a blanket in the owners bedroom.

BEHAVIOR 9/15/15

Princess came to our center as owner surrender. It is reported she came from a home with children and plays somewhat rough, unsure how she would be with very young children. Owner reports she has not been around other dogs or cats so behavior is unknown. It is reported Princess uses the bathroom both outside and inside on wee wee pads. She is described as having a very high activity level and is very excitable, playful and friendly. When left alone in the house, Princess is said to destroy household items and bark/whine. Owner reports she will growl when her rawhide or toy is taken away. Owner reports Princess enjoyed running and jogging regularly. Princess is uncomfortable inside her kennel. She retreats to the back and will growl but once outside she is loose, wiggly, and social. Princess held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, slight tail wag. She stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, lip lick, body soft. Princess was distracted during Tag game, last pass she turned towards the hand to investigate, but not aggressively. She did not pull her paw back on both Squeeze attempts. Princess jumped up on assistant playfully while waiting for Food item. She gulped the Food and required a bit of pressure from assess-a-hand to push her cheek out, body a bit stiff. Princess was playful with Toy, but relinquished easily. She had no interest in Rawhide. When off leash with other dogs, Princess was social and tolerant, often engaging in rough and rowdy play. Due to her potential for possessiveness with food, the Behavior Team feels Princess would do well with an Experienced adopter that does not have young children. Any older children should have an in-depth interaction before considering adoption. Princess would benefit from puppy obedience classes to learn leash manners in regards to pulling on leash. She may also benefit from learning crate training from a professional to avoid negative kennel behaviors as seen in the center and to help quell any anxious behaviors when left alone at home. Daily mental and physical stimulation-continued walks, runs, jogs, exercise, play may positively direct her puppy energy and enthusiasm.

Look: 1. Holds gaze,soft body, slight wag. .

Sensitivity: 2.Stands still,accepts the touch, body soft, ears back, lip lick.

Tag: 2. distracted, turns towards hand on last pass

Squeeze 1 & 2: 1. no response

Food: 3. Gulps food, bit stiff

Toy 1 Will relinquish

Rawhide 1 No interest

dog Social,tolerant

GROUP BEHAVIOR

When off leash with other dogs, Princess is polite when greeted by both male and female dogs. She will also engage in brief running play and will often wander the yard, she does not offer corrections for sexual behavior.

9/15 – 9/16 update : Princess continues to be social and tolerant, she will often engage in rough and rowdy play.

9/17 update : Princess continues engage in rough and rowdy play with both male and female dogs.

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