SALLY – A1104368

Manhattan Center

My name is SALLY. My Animal ID # is A1104368.
I am a female gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 02/21/2017 from NY 10455, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

02/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1104368 Sally is At Risk for behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/22/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 67.2 LBS.

02/22/17 12:12 cage exam only due to behavior s/o; BAR barking at front of cage skin wnl bcs 6/9 een wnl oral seems wnl a: healthy p: OHE 2/21 Microchip: Negative Sex: Female Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Behavior: Growling, not allow to handle during exam NOS

02/21/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/21/17 17:34 Sally was brought in as a stray by police. She was on top of a roof loose running around. Due to behavior seen inside of crate by growling and lunging at door counselor did not collar or handle

02/25/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: When Harry met Sally, he fell in love. Well when I met Sally, I did, too. A beautifully soft and perfectly round velveteen hippo, Sally is a big grey cloud on which you’d like to dreamily lay your head. She is also a bit shy. On our first meeting she looked me up and down with those big, charcoal eyes, and I could just see the wheels a-turning. “Friend or no?” When you’re as pretty as Sally, you’ve earned the right to be discerning. Treats can sway her. She takes each one calmly from my hand through her kennel door. A staff member comes up to us. “Sally! I really like this girl. I’m taking her out to the backyard, do you want to come?” Off the three of us go, on an unseasonably warm winter’s day, to enjoy the grass, some companionship, and some sun. But right from the start, it’s clear that the sun wouldn’t be the only thing shining. Now in the company of an obvious friend, Sally becomes a purring cat. She weaves in between her legs, solicits more and more cuddles, and throws me smile after smile as I capture every second of it on film. And it’s official. I’m in love. Come visit our Sally at Manhattan’s ACC, and I think you will be, too.

A volunteer writes: Are you ready for our Sally? The Urban Dictionary defines Sally as “sexy, strong and courageous”, which describes our Sally to a T. Initially super shy and uncomfortable, it is clear that she lived well before joining us. Her robust figure, gorgeously clean gray coat, affectionate and loving personality–once you’re in her circle of friends–speaks of her nice upbringing. Sally seems to be housetrained, and needs to get comfortable walking in unfamiliar places, but leave some slack on the leash and she’ll follow once she figures out that she’s safe. That’s the courageous part of her. Sexy goes without saying. Strong also speaks to her nature of trying to adjust. She loves to play tug and walk around with a soft toy in her mouth. It’s clear that her fun personality is just waiting to open up to her new person.

02/24/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 2/21/17 Unaltered Female, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment 2/24/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but a bit distracted and unresponsive to the Assessor, focused on exit Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed, sniffs hand Toy 3. Dog takes away, keeps a firm hold. Her body is stiff. Summary: Sally was initially difficult to remove from her kennel, ducking leash and at times stopping short if she was uncomfortable walking to certain areas. In the SAFER assessment room she solicited attention and allowed all handling, though stress-panted throughout and had some focus on exit. DOG-TO-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Hyper-motivated: These dogs come on too strong and have coarse social skills. They have had a poor history of social experience with other dogs and were most likely deprived of off- leash contact. They are overly excited when meeting new dogs, often up in the other dog’s face and not able to read subtle signals to back off, which can quickly lead to a scuffle. PLAYGROUP: Sally may require additional socialization and positive interaction with other dogs before becoming completely comfortable around them. Introductions to respectful, tolerant dogs should be conducted at a slow pace. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 2/21/17 During her initial medical exam Sally was growling and would not allow handling ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Sally so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center Sally has shown to be active and enthusiastic once warmed up to her new environment. Sally will benefit from daily walks, runs, exercise, and play to keep her energy level manageable.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors noted below) _X_No young children (under 5): Sally became stiff when approached with a toy in her mouth during her assessment. Due to potential for possible possessiveness over select items, in addition to Taina’s need for a slow approach when meeting new people, we recommend a home without very young children. Older, dog savvy children should have an in depth interaction before considering adoption. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding – Sally became stiff when approached while holding toy in her mouth with a firm grip. She was redirected easily by tossing a treat in another direction. Sally may benefit from learning the cue ‘drop’ or ‘leave it’. She should be left alone while eating and drinking, toys should not be taken out of her mouth. Sally should be taught trade up games, nothing should ever be taken away from her without trading for a higher value treat or toy. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression – When first arriving at the center, Sally was initially difficult to remove from her kennel, growling and ducking the leash, retreating to the back of kennel. After a few days of socialization with the enrichment team Sally has warmed up and is more comfortable with new caretakers and her kennel presence has improved. She will benefit from a slow approach/slow introduction, preferably with treats. She warms up with being spoken to in a gentle, soft voice. Interactions should never be forced as this may cause Sally to become uncomfortable which may escalate if her warnings are not adhered to. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods as more aversive techniques will likely increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. _X_Anxiety – Sally displayed stress panting throughout her time in the SAFER assessment room, including before and after assessment. She was focused on exit intermittently throughout as well. Sally never fully settled in the room, but did sit by handler’s side and became affectionate, jumping up lightly, licking assessor’s face, allowing all petting with soft body and wagging tail. She may benefit from a calm, quiet, structured routine so she can know what to expect and quell any anxieties.

02/22/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Sally may require additional socialization and positive interaction with other dogs before becoming completely comfortable around them. Introductions to respectful, tolerant dogs should be conducted at a slow pace. 2/22: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Sally approaches and sniffs politely. She becomes tense and uncomfortable when solicited with play. She follows the other dog with a tense body, hackles raised. 2/24-25: Sally interacts with a male and a female dog. She is a bit tense but interested in play. She seems unsure of proper socialization as when she begins to solicit she will also growl.

02/22/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
02/22/17 12:12 cage exam only due to behavior s/o; BAR barking at front of cage skin wnl bcs 6/9 een wnl oral seems wnl a: healthy p: OHE 2/21 Microchip: Negative Sex: Female Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Behavior: Growling, not allow to handle during exam NOS

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

 

 

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