SANDY – A1098334

Brooklyn Center

My name is SANDY. My Animal ID # is A1098334.
I am a female tan and white rat terrier. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/30/2016 from NY 11203, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-082996.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/01/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 9.0 LBS.

Pyrantel — 0.45cc PO Activyl — Topical

11/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/30/16 21:03 Sandy is a tan and white rat terrier mix. She was surrendered by her owner due to owner moving into a facility that does not accept pets. She was a gift from a friend and was with her owner since she was a puppy. Sandy has lived with three adults, four kids, two dogs and a cat. She is described as reserved around strangers and will bark when she first meets someone. After several minutes she will warm up and slowly approach them. She has lived with children ages two and above, she will growl if the children approach her, she will not engage in play. Around the other female dog in the home she was aggressive and owner stated she would lunge and fight. Around the male dog she was playful and would engage in exuberant play. Owner stated she was tolerant and relaxed around the cat. Sandy is housetrained and rarely has accidents indoors. She lived in a home with a yard. Sandy is used to yard exercise a few times a day. She is fed dry food Purina brand and was fed twice a day. Owner stated Sandy is not bothered when her food is touched while eating. Sandy loves any toy and tolerates grooming. Upon intake Sandy was inside a crate, she began to hard bark and growl. She was collared, photographed and scanned (negative) with the assistance of her owner.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

12/02/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: [Unaltered, owner surrender: Sandy has lived with her owner since puppyhood] Previously lived with: Adults (3), children (4,ages 2+), dogs (2, small), and a cat Behavior toward children: Growls when children approach, not playful Behavior toward dogs: Playful and exuberant with the male dog, showed some reported aggression toward the other female dog and had to be kept separate. Please note: all 3 dogs in the home are unaltered. Behavior toward cats: Tolerant and relaxed FG/RG: None reported Bite history: Unknown, though Sandy has had conflicts with other female dog in the home. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Sandy is reserved around strangers, and needs some time to warm up and initiate approach. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/2/16 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. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away. Summary: Sandy was a bit timid upon entering the room, but she warmed up quickly. She showed no concerns on this assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Sandy’s previous owner, around the other female dog in the home Sandy was aggressive and owner stated she would lunge and fight. She was kept in a separate area of the home. Around the male dog she was playful and would engage in exuberant play. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Sandy is slightly social, slowly greeting the other male and female small dogs as well a couple larger dogs. She displays stiff body language when close to the other female dog, Penelope, she was surrendered with. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/1/16: During her initial medical examination, Sandy tolerated all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced, adult-only home _X_No children (under 13): Sandy is reported to have been uncomfortable around the children in her previous home. For her comfort, we recommend a home without childr

12/02/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Sandy’s previous owner, around the other female dog in the home Sandy was aggressive and owner stated she would lunge and fight. She was kept in a separate area of the home. Around the male dog she was playful and would engage in exuberant play. 12/2: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Sandy is slightly social, slowly greeting the other male and female small dogs as well a couple larger dogs. She displays stiff body language when close to the other female dog, Penelope, she was surrendered with.

12/01/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative Female, ~12yrs Tolerates handling, no sign of aggression Moderate tartar, gingivitis bilateral nuclearsclerosis mammary gland tumor on cranial part of abdomen senior pet BARH

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

CAME IN WITH: PENELOPE – A1098333 and CAPPUCCINO – A1098335 (NOT URGENT DOGS)

 

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