RUBY – A1089127

Manhattan Center

My name is RUBY. My Animal ID # is A1089127.
I am a spayed female white and tan am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/09/2016 from NY 10466, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/16/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 52.6 LBS.

S/O: QAR Hydr wnl EENT: productive ciugh MS/SK: nsf ABD: nsf on palpation H/L: hr wnl nm nsr pink moist mm <2 Lungs: harsh bv A: CIRDC P: Move to iso Doxycycline 100 mg 2 tabs po sid x 10 days

09/09/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/09/16 14:04 Basic Info: Ruby A1089127 is a 7yr old spayed female white & tan AMPBT mix who was found as taken from an abusive situation as a puppy and is being surrendered due to the owner’s health. She was last seen by a veterinarian in 2009 and currently has no known health issues/injuries. Socialization: Around strangers Ruby is friendly/outgoing unless you’re yelling/hitting a child then she’ll try to “go after you” as she’s very protective of children (she’s never bitten/scratched any person/animal). She’s lived with children ages 6months-early 20’s and was gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful with them also the adults in the home. Ruby lived with dogs of different sizes and a cat who would all bully her as she’s such a mush. Behavior: Ruby isn’t bothered by the following: having her food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved, being moved off of furniture, being brushed or being disturbed while sleeping/resting. She loves bath time and will sit there especially if you’re brushing her as well. She hasn’t had her nails trimmed. If someone approaches the home/family member Ruby will bark and or jump on them to pet her. For A New Family to Know: Ruby is friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, mellow, excitable & independent with a medium activity level. She enjoys sleeping & or playing. She enjoys squeaky, rope, ball toys and games of fetch, chase & tug. Ruby is mostly an indoor only dog who sleeps on her bed & is walked 2-3x a day. Ruby eats wet & dry Pedigree 2x a day and is given chewy, long striped rectangle shaped treats. When left home alone Ruby is well behaved and can be placed in a crate for a few hours (if needed). Intake Behavior: Ruby allowed all handling. She allowed to be collared & taken pictures of including positioning her during her photo session which was a little difficult as she was very wiggly and wanted to jump onto my lap and or grab the squeaky toy. Ruby then walked into the kennel on her own after a treat her owner left her with.

09/13/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Ruby is such a sweetie pie. I took her out for a walk she looked at me so happy that I was choosing her first of all the dogs to walk. Happy to try and open the door with her nose by herself. When we got to the park we took a rest at the bench and she stood up with her front two feet up on the bench next to me to let me pat her belly while she caught her breath. I scratched under her collar and that was the best. She looked straight into my eyes with her tongue hanging out almost like she was talking to me with her eyes “That feels good”. Then we continued on our way and she walked so nicely next to me. What a great pet this girl would be. Another volunteer writes: As I was kenneling her neighbor, Ruby let me know she would appreciate a walk now that dinner was over. Not being one to refuse a polite request, out we went. She’s awesome on leash, seems housetrained, gentle, calm, gives the sweetest kisses, and is doing the best she can without her person who is now too ill to care for her. Ruby is a dog I can imagine by my side forever, an easy companion, unassuming and grateful for the love. Are you going to be the lucky one? A volunteer writes: Looking for your crown jewel? Your priceless gem? Your precious stone? Look no further. The ruby is said to be the “stone of nobility.” It is captivating, magnificent, and valued among many over even the diamond. Well I would certainly take our Ruby over a shiny rock any day. At 7 years old, she is exactly the age all nobility should be. She is calm, graceful, elegant, and of course, benevolent. The threads of grey that move through her otherwise camel and white coat reveal a wisdom designed for ruling. But this gorgeous heir isn’t content to sit high upon her throne. Ruby is a dog of the people, and on a recent walk, happily shows me her love of all creatures great and small. Ruby stays right by my side as we stroll through the park looking up at me endlessly. “I’m listening,” she seems to say, “I’m here,” her eyes tell me, and I feel certain that any grievance I have is one Ruby will aim to fix

09/11/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Ruby came into our center as an owner surrender citing owner’s declining health. It is reported she lived with children ages 6 months-early 20’s, gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful. Owner reports she lived with dogs of various sizes and a cat who bullied her but she never reacted. Owner states Ruby isn’t bothered if anyone touches her Food, Toys, Treats. She is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, mellow, excitable and independent. During intake, she allowed all handling, very wiggly and attempted to jump on admission counselor’s lap. She walked nicely on leash for her relief walk once she relieved herself. Once in the SAFER assessment room, Ruby appeared friendly, soliciting attention. During Look, her eyes were averted, body soft and tail wagging. She leaned in for Sensitivity, body loose. She was playful and followed for Tag. She gently pulled her paw back on both Squeeze attempts. She displayed minimal interest in Toy, sniffing it, although owner reported she enjoys squeaky, rope, ball toys and games of fetch, chase, and tug. When approaching another dog on leash at the care center, Ruby approaches with body loose, tail below spine level. The Behavior Team recommends that Ruby be placed in an Average home. 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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1. Minimal interest. Dog may smell or lick toy, then turn away. Dog-Dog: 1. Dog approaches the helper, soft body, tail neutral, but not playful.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

09/09/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: unable to scan — scanner is not working in the bronx — upon arrival to MACC will scan Sex: spayed Age 7 years Mentation: BARH Eyes: cloudy ou Ears: clean Nose: clear Teeth: moderate tartar If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: wnl Hair Coat: flea comb negative Declawed: no Any injuries: none Behavior: social and friendly Medication: none nosf

09/16/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: QAR Hydr wnl EENT: productive ciugh MS/SK: nsf ABD: nsf on palpation H/L: hr wnl nm nsr pink moist mm <2 Lungs: harsh bv A: CIRDC P: Move to iso Doxycycline 100 mg 2 tabs po sid x 10 days

 

 

 

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