SALAMI – A1117221

Manhattan Center

My name is SALAMI. My Animal ID # is A1117221.
I am a female brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/02/2017 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

**Salami came to the ACC as a stray and has bites of unknown origin. She will need to be quarantined at a vet clinic or can be quarantined in a home with permission from DOH in the 5 boroughs. If leaving the 5 boroughs, quarantine MUST be approved by the receiving city or township DOH.**

07/12/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Salami A1117221 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/10/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 53.2 LBS.

Dx with CIRDC yesterday, no app in 48 hours S/O QAR, subdued for this animal mm pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec mucoserous nasal discharge eupnic, lungs clear A CIRDC P LRS 400 ml SQ SID x 3 days Cerenia 60 mg PO

07/02/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/02/17 12:25 During intake: Salami had a very loose body and waggy tail. Her mouth was wide open with tongue sticking out. She whimpered a little bit and attempted to run for the door every time an admissions counselor walked in or out.

07/11/2017 WEB MEMO
A staff member writes: Vegeterians don’t say this often but…I. LOVE. SALAMI. Only this Salami. She has a tough exterior and very tender interior. Her little cheeks are squeezable like cheese wiz onto pretzels. Her belly is squishable like play dough, which is symbolic of her playful levetations. When she hears a little kissy sound, she pounces over with her warm embrace. A volunteer writes: We do not know much about Salami except that she does not look at all like a cold cut but rather like a vibrant, lively and super friendly golden gal with very eloquent eyes and a heart winning smile. She was likely bitten by some unknown dog but came out only slightly wounded and is perfectly healed by now. She is young and lively and for sure, likes people’s company, welcoming whoever puts the leash around her neck with a wiggly body and a wagging tail. She is even happier when more staff or volunteers join the party. She walks nicely in our yard, sits at once on command and takes treats very politely from my hands. Caresses, bring them on. She will hop on the bench for some bonding and hugs. Salami loves the attention. I bet that given the opportunity, she must be a very playful and active dog. Salami is a very beautiful damsel, quite healthy, and who seems to have been very well cared for. The page needs to be turned and the past forgotten while keeping in mind that whatever happened might have affected (or not) her feelings toward other dogs. Salami needs a caring, loving, savvy and understanding new owner who will set her up for success as a forever best friend.

07/05/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 7/2/17 Unaltered Female, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/5/17 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: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Her body is soft, panting, jumps up between attempts to lick Assessor. Tag: 3. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps up and grabs leash, has difficulty settling Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 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. Summary: Salami displayed a very high level of activity and movement on her assessment. As soon as the assessment began, she began grabbing the leash, mouthing, and jumping. She continued grabbing the leash and jumping up on the assessor repeatedly throughout the assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Salami has a loose body but attempted to move away from the counselor. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/2/17 During her initial medical exam, Salami was social, active, and allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Salami so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she has been active and enthusiastic. She may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when she becomes overstimulated. She will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help her to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adopter, adult-only home (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No children (under 13): Due to the high amount of mouthing and jumping seen in the care center, as well as how quickly Salami becomes over aroused, we recommend an adult only home. Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. _X_Social hyper-arousal: Salami became quickly aroused during her assessment, jumping up, mouthing, and leash biting. She will need force-free, positive reinforcement training to teach her to remain calm in the presence of excitement. She should be rewarded with treats for remaining calm, and should be walked away from at any time that she escalates to mouthing, leash biting or jumping. _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition: While she applies only light pressure, Salami was mouthy throughout the assessment and is quick to put her teeth on skin. This is likely an attention-seeking behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy – and ending play or attention whenever Salami puts teeth on skin. She should be rewarded with attention and treats when she stops and/or when she is seeking attention in alternate ways. _X_Leash-biting

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

07/02/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-3 years Microchip noted on Intake? History : stray dog brought in by police Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – friendly and energetic; allows handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – suspect bite wounds on R side of face Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; mild tartar/staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female; no spay scar or tattoo ntoed; slightly enlarged mammary glands with no palpable MGT MSI: ambulatory x 4 with no lameness noted excoriations and superficial lacerations along R side of face, backs of ear pinna and LF limb; appear to be several days old with crusting; no active discharge, swelling or other signs of infection CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Bite wounds Plan simplicef 250 mg PO SID x 10 days Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

07/10/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
Dx with CIRDC yesterday, no app in 48 hours S/O QAR, subdued for this animal mm pk, tacky; CRT <2 sec mucoserous nasal discharge eupnic, lungs clear A CIRDC P LRS 400 ml SQ SID x 3 days Cerenia 60 mg PO

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