SASHA – 12876
Safe - 11-29-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 11/29/17
Sasha
Hello, my name is Sasha. My animal id is #12876. I am a desexed female black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 11 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 17-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Sasha is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. Sasha will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. There are no known behavior concerns for Sasha at this time, average determination.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Sasha. I love that name. Four year old Sasha is quiet in her kennel . She was a family dog her entire life and was left with us as her owners did not have time for a pet anymore. She has been well cared for and comes with the curriculum we hope and expect from a good house dog. Sasha is leashed easily and pulls a little until she is able to do her business. She is a good sitter, treats or no treats, displaying a smile when I produce a tasty reward. She is fine being neared by other dogs(even little ones) while in playgroups(and dog parks when she was still with her owners) , she prefers calm playmates. Free in a pen, Sasha regains some stamina at the sight of a ball. She is quite excited I must say. She runs, jumps, catches and retrieves at my feet. No guarding involved. A little stop on the bench. It is not too cold. Let’s cuddle and warm up each other. Sasha is a really sweet and comfi gal. I really like Sasha, well mannered, trained, friendly, sociable and affectionate. She is so ready to move in with her new adopter or family, come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center Weight: 58.125 lbs [LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: positive 985112004068043 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, playful and affectionate Sex: spayed female Estimated Age: reported 4y Subjective: overweight but otherwise seemingly healthy dog Eyes: clear Ears: slight waxy d/c with flaky pinnae Oral Exam: minimal staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy dog Plan: DVM intake Behavior Condition: 1. Green Upon intake, Sasha was wagging her tail and was jumping on counselor. Sasha allowed all handling but became tense when she had to go inside her kennel. Date of Intake: 11/17/2017 Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed Basic Information:: Sasha is a 4 year old black and white large mixed breed dog. Sasha lived with previous owner for about 3 years and 4 months and was surrendered because previous owner was traveling and could not take her with him. Sasha has no injuries or health problems and was taken to the vet 3 years ago. Previously lived with:: Sasha previously lived with one adult. How is this dog around strangers?: Sasha is friendly and outgoing with strangers. Sasha is energetic and will approach strangers while wagging her tail. Sasha will jump on strangers and will allow to be petted. How is this dog around children?: Sasha has interacted with children aged 4 and older. Sasha is playful and jumpy and is excited to play. Sasha allows children to pet her and play with her and her toys. How is this dog around other dogs?: Sasha has only interacted with large dogs and is playful but will run away if the play becomes too rough. How is this dog around cats?: Sasha has not interacted with cats. Resource guarding:: Sasha is not bothered when her food bowl is touched, a bone or treat is taken away from her, or when a toy is taken away from her. Bite history:: Sasha has never bitten another animal or human. Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: Sasha has a high energy level Other Notes:: Sasha is not bothered during storm or fireworks. Sasha is friendly when being held or restrained and is friendly when an unfamiliar approaches her owner. Sasha is not bothered when being bathed by will pull her paws away when previous owner tried to trim her nails. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No Medical Notes: Sasha has no known medical issues. For a New Family to Know: Sasha is a playful, confident and independent dog. Sasha loves to play with her toys and likes to play fetch. When at home, Sasha will follow you around but may sometime stay in her favorite spot which is in her bed. Sasha was an indoors only dog and would go out for walks 3 times a day. Sasha was taken out for slow walks on the leash and would pull very hard. Sasha was being fed dry food and wet food 2 times a day. Sasha is house-trained and will go potty anywhere on the street. When left alone, Sasha is well behaved. Sasha has never been crate trained and knows basic commands such as sit, come, and wait. Date of intake:: 11/17/2017 Spay/Neuter status:: Yes Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender Previously lived with:: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing, energetic Behavior toward children:: Playful, jumpy, excitable Behavior toward dogs:: Playful, though runs away if play is too rough Behavior toward cats:: Unknown Resource guarding:: None reported Bite history:: None reported Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: Playful, confident and independent with a high energy level Date of assessment:: 11/19/2017 Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag:: 1. Dog stands with tail low and wagging, and comes toward the Assessor in a friendly manner when the Assessor ceases moving. Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Toy:: 1. No interest. Summary:: Sasha was social throughout her assessment and displayed no concern. Summary:: The previous owner of Sasha reports that Sasha is “playful” around other dogs, though also runs away if play becomes too rough. Sasha has displayed playful behavior in the care center, though has been observed to quickly escalate to vocalizing, growling and snapping when uncomfortable. Due to the observed propensity to escalate during interaction with other dogs, the behavior department recommends a single dog home for Sasha until her behavior around dogs can be followed up on outside the care center. Future follow up should be supervised, and conducted at slow pace to respectful dogs. Summary (1):: 11/18: When introduced off leash to other dogs, Sasha engages in some bouncy play with a male dog but begins to vocalize and become aroused when he is rougher. She vocalizes at a female dog. Summary (2):: 11/19: Sasha rushes into the pen and places her paws on the back of the male helper dog. When the male helper dog begins to solicit play, Sasha runs along and engages. She becomes aroused when engaged in running play and begins to vocalize, then stiffen and growl. Date of intake:: 11/17/2017 Summary:: Wagging, allowed all handling Date of initial:: 11/17/2017 Summary:: Playful, attention seeking ENERGY LEVEL:: Sasha is reported to have a high energy level in her previous home in line with what has been observed in the care center. IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Sasha consistently displays highly social behavior with her human caretakers in the shelter environment. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks Recommendations comments:: Single pet home/no dog parks: Due to the observed propensity to escalate during interaction with other dogs, the behavior department recommends a single dog home for Sasha until her behavior around dogs can be followed up on outside the care center. 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