SASHA – A1079336

Manhattan Center

My name is SASHA. My Animal ID # is A1079336.
I am a female chocolate and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/29/2016 from NY 10032, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/30/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 53.8 LBS.

06/30/16 17:19 s/o: BAR heart and lungs wnl and wnl teeth clean for age mammary gland wnl a: healthy geriatic p: clean ears once Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: reported 10y Mentation: BARH Eyes: n.scler Ears: cropped, chronic otitis, thick pinnae and redness Nose: no d/c Teeth: moderate staining If abnormal BCS: slightly overweight (3.25) Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling, friendly and calm Medication: N/A, preventatives given

07/01/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/01/16 13:13 Behavior during intake: This dog was clearly nervous when she got to MACC. She was hiding between the owner’s legs and under his chair. When she saw other dogs in the lobby she tried to lunge at them and she would bark. She sat well for a photo outside of the shelter. I had the owner collar her. Basic information: Sasha was surrendered to MACC by her former owner due to a changing living situation for the owners. The former owner is unsure of the last time Sasha was seen by a vet. Socialization: Sasha does not do well with new people. She has been known to be aggresive and try to bite strangers. She has never been around children. She does not play with kids or adults. She has never been around any other dogs or cats. She has never bitten a person or animal. Behavior history: Sasha does not like when her food bowl is touched while she is eating. Her former owner was not able to answer any other questions about her behavior. For a new family to know: She is best described as exitable. She is a very active dog. When her owner is home she likes to stay in a favoritr spot. She loves to play with balls and other rope toys. She has been kept primarliy outdoors. Sasha eats dry food only. She seems to perfer to go on the grass for the bathroom. She is well behavied when left alone at home. She can sit on command.

07/02/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: The white-face club…a life lived…experiences, relationships, people loved. If Sasha could talk, oh the stories she could tell. Surrendered by her family due to a change in living circumstances, we’re told she doesn’t do well around new people, has never been with a dog or a cat (although in her first group she allowed the female greeter to approach without issue), and doesn’t like to share her stuff. I’m not a good sharer either, and the older I get the less I like to share my things — so I get you, Miss Sasha. We’re also told she’s well behaved when left home alone, can sit when asked and is generally an active girl. Sasha was quietly lying in her kennel when I came for her, happy to get up, be leashed and be outside to go potty. Other than being a mom many times over she’s been beautifully taken care of, her cocoa coat clean and groomed, her weight good, her ears clean and her eyes are bright, clear and intelligent. She looks around for her person as we walk; her leash manners are lovely. Sasha sits when she sees a treat in my hand — I didn’t even need to ask! Calm, low key and gentle, Miss Sasha is ready to spend her golden years in the warmth of a family. Can it be yours?

07/01/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Sasha pulls a bit on the leash. She was calm and relaxed during handling. Sasha was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. She was not interested in toys. Sasha was surrender to us. According to his previous owner she is described as excitable. She is a very active dog. Sasha loves to play with balls and other rope toys. Sasha does not do well with new people. She has been known to be aggressive and try to bite strangers. She has never been around children. She does not play with kids or adults. She has never been around any other dogs or cats. Sasha does not like when her food bowl is touched while she is eating”. Sasha did not show any concern during the behavior assessment but because her owner surrender profile the behavior team feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter no children who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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 unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have long lip or lip lick. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1: No interest. Playgroup Notes: When off leash with other dogs, Sasha allows the female greeter to approach. She does not turn to sniff or display interest in interacting.

06/30/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Sasha has briefly engaged in play with one female but is otherwise disinterested in interacting. Her owner reports she has never been around other dogs, so any in-home behaviors are unknown. The behavior department recommends a pre-adoption interaction before placing Sasha into a home with other dogs. 6/30: When off leash with other dogs, Sasha allows the female greeter to approach. She does not turn to sniff or display interest in interacting. 7/2 update: Sasha engages briefly in bouncy play with a social female. Once play ceases she explores the yard.

06/30/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: reported 10y Mentation: BARH Eyes: n.scler Ears: cropped, chronic otitis, thick pinnae and redness Nose: no d/c Teeth: moderate staining If abnormal BCS: slightly overweight (3.25) Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling, friendly and calm Medication: N/A, preventatives given

06/30/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
06/30/16 17:19 s/o: BAR heart and lungs wnl and wnl teeth clean for age mammary gland wnl a: healthy geriatic p: clean ears once Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: reported 10y Mentation: BARH Eyes: n.scler Ears: cropped, chronic otitis, thick pinnae and redness Nose: no d/c Teeth: moderate staining If abnormal BCS: slightly overweight (3.25) Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling, friendly and calm Medication: N/A, preventatives given

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