SAMOA – A1095231

Manhattan Center

My name is SAMOA. My Animal ID # is A1095231.
I am a female white and brown staffordshire and labrador retr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 11 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/30/2016 from NY 10452, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-079824.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/05/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 46.0 LBS.

11/05/16 13:00 S/O: MPND, sneezing, eating very well, BAR energetic A: CIRDC underweight P: move to iso 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good 10/31/16 16:51 ventral neck has irriated patch of skin under collar area. This area seems to be irritated by the collar, although an underlying malasezzia infection may also b present. plan: fit for harness clean area with chlorkexiderm bid cephalexin 500m bid good prognosis 10/31 BARH scan negative young female intact wound or abrasion on ventral neck clean EEN clean coat NOSF

10/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/30/16 13:19 Basic information: Samoa is a 10 month old Lab mixed with Staffordshire. She was bought from a breeder at 7 weeks and surrendered because her previous owner is no longer allowed to have her. She has not been to the vet and has no known injuries or health problems. Socialization: Around strangers Samoa is friendly and outgoing and when she played with adults she was exuberant. She lived with a 3 year old child and with her she was relaxed and playful and exuberant at play. She lived with her 10 month old brother. With him she was relaxed and playful and exuberant but somewhat rough at play. She has also lived with one male cat and 2 female cats and with them he was respectful. Behavior: Samoa has never attempted to bite a person or animal. She isn’t bothered by storms or fireworks. If her food bowl was touched while eating she moved away and sat and waited. She isn’t bothered if a treat or toy is taken from her. She was not allowed on furniture. She’s friendly if she is held or restrained. She isn’t bothered if she is disturbed while sleeping. She enjoys baths. She isn’t bothered if his coat is brushed or if her nails are trimmed. She was friendly if an unfamiliar person approached her home or previous owner. For a New Family to Know: Samoa is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, pushy, and excitable with a very high activity level. The two things her previous owner liked most about her were; she’s well behaved and smart. When her previous owner was home she would tend to follow them around. She likes to play with balls and chew toys. She knows how to play fetch. She was kept indoors only and at night she slept on the floor. She ate dry dog chow and is mostly house trained. She is wee wee pad trained but if it’s not picked up right away she rips the pad up. She was well behaved when left alone. She knows the cue sit. She was walked 2 times a month. She pulls on the leash. Behavior during intake: Samoa allowed e to pet her, collar her, and take her picture. she had a wiggly body and wagging tail. She rolled over, sat on cue, took treats gently, showed belly and gave kisses.

11/01/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: With an adorably freckled nose and impeccable, soft white coat, Samoa is a sight for sore eyes, as the expression goes. She’s sweet, soft, gentle, and calm, and as she oh so very carefully steps out of her kennel she looks up at me with a smile. We’re off to the park, where she poses for some pictures, tilting her head as I make noises at her. Coming out of the park, Samoa pauses to consider the few stairs she needs to walk down before cautiously proceeding. Courage! Perhaps she’s not accustomed to stairs. Samoa joins us with her brother Mammoth (A1095230), surrendered because their former owner could no longer keep them. We’re told that she was relaxed and playful with the 3 year old child in the home, lived respectfully with three cats, and played hard with her brother. Samoa doesn’t guard her things, enjoys baths, likes to play with toys and balls, and enjoys a good game of fetch. Well behaved when left home alone, she’s wee-wee-pad-trained, and wasn’t allowed on the furniture. On her first playdate, Samoa needed to warm up a bit, and then played softly. When I invited her to join me on the bench, she didn’t, but put her paws in my lap for some kissing. A beautiful, low key, calm and gentle girl, Samoa is quietly waiting for her knight in shining armor to whisk her away to her happily ever after. Let’s make it happen today!

11/01/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults/Children/Dogs/Cats Behavior toward children: Playful Behavior toward dogs: Playful Behavior toward cats: Respectful FG/RG: None reported Bite history: Not reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: High energy Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/01/16 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. 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: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Lick Hand Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary: Samoa showed NO concern during the behavior assessment. PLAYGROUP: 10/31: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Samoa takes time to warm up, then becomes comfortable engaging in bouts of softer play. MEDICAL Behavior: 10/31/16 During her initial medical examination, Samoa readily allows all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

10/31/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Samoa is playful and social with dogs of all sizes. She can be rough but will self-handicap if necessary. Her owner reports she “lived with her 10 month old brother. With him she was relaxed and playful and exuberant but somewhat rough at play.” The behavior department feels that Samoa could go to a home with any dog. 10/31: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Samoa takes time to warm up, then becomes comfortable engaging in bouts of softer play. 11/1: Samoa engages in soft play, and offers correction if mounted. 11/2: Samoa engages in soft play, and vocalizes, chases after dogs engaging in running play. She offers correction for mounting. 11/3: Samoa is playful, and continues to offer correction for mounting or highly exuberant play. 11/4: Samoa is more subdued today and mostly spends her time greeting then seeking attention from handlers.

10/31/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative young female intact wound or abrasion on ventral neck clean EEN clean coat NOSF

11/05/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/05/16 13:00 S/O: MPND, sneezing, eating very well, BAR energetic A: CIRDC underweight P: move to iso 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good 10/31/16 16:51 ventral neck has irriated patch of skin under collar area. This area seems to be irritated by the collar, although an underlying malasezzia infection may also b present. plan: fit for harness clean area with chlorkexiderm bid cephalexin 500m bid good prognosis 10/31 BARH scan negative young female intact wound or abrasion on ventral neck clean EEN clean coat NOSF

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