SASSY aka SASSAFRAS – A1113450

Manhattan Center

My name is SASSY. My Animal ID # is A1113450.
I am a spayed female white and gray am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 2 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 07/09/2017 from NY 10037, owner surrender reason stated was BITEANIMAL.

07/30/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Sassy A1113450 is at risk due to a New Hope Only behavior determination, including a bite history. Sassy has allowed handling and remained social and playful with her caretakers.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/29/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 55.2 LBS.

Rabies Product Name: NOBIVAC 1 RABIES Serial Number: 170036 Location of Vaccination: RHL Revaccination Date: 729/18 Veterinarian: 1234

07/09/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/09/17 21:30 Basic Information: Sassy is a 1yr old female large dog who was gotten here from ACC and was kept in the same home for about a month. Unfortunately due to Sassy biting another dog she could not be kept anymore. Sassy had an injury on her head and left cheek and was last taken to the vet about 3 weeks ago for a checkup. Socialization: Around strangers and children Sassy is known as friendly/outgoing, relaxed and respectful and plays very gentle with both adults and children. She has been socialized with one dog and with him she was calm and respectful. However; with other dogs she will growl and lunge at them. She has also been socialized with a snake and she was very curious of him but was also very respectful. She has never been socialized with cats. She also has a record of biting another animal and a person as well. Behavior: Sassy is a dog who will attempt to run out of her home if the door is open and she hears another dog barking, she isn’t bothered by loud noises or fireworks, having her food, treats or toys touched while she is eating, being held or restrained, being given a bath or if someone unfamiliar approaches her owner of home. She has never gotten her nails trimmened. For a New Family to Know: Sassy is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent and excitable. She has a medium activity level, loves to play with Kongs, enjoys playing fetch and tug and has been kept indoors only, She prefers to sleep on a blanket of the floor, ate 2cups of Purina dry food 2x a day, is consired house-trained, will only have an accident if she isn’t taken outside, is well-behaved when left at home alone, does well in a crate overnight, likes to fo outside at least 4x a day, knows the commands sit, stay and come, pulls lightly on leash and off leash she will wander but come when she is called. She does chase of squirrels and birds when she sees them as well. Intake: Upon intake Sassy allowed all handling, being collared and having her picture taken.

05/31/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: A chunky gal with a big heart and a ton of happy-go-lucky energy, Sassafras is Sassy with a capital S, and I’m loving it! Time really does fly when you’re having fun, and our first date together was a blur of hefty hugs, goofy games and surprisingly good leash manners as we strolled sedately through the park, then got into a friendly yet competitive wrestling match over a stick we found along the way. Sassy arrived at the Care Center alone but someone clearly loved her, fed her (heartily!) and taught her all the basics of good doggie etiquette in her former home. She comes and sits on command, takes treats softly and seems to be quite house trained too, not to mention her stellar leash walking technique and generosity in sharing toys…once she’s had a good chew on them, of course! Always keen to meet fellow dogs of any size, Sassy wags a happy tail whenever she spots one, and pulls to greet them like a long-lost friend. She shows no inclination for chasing the squirrels and pigeons who cross our path, and when a Dad and his toddler in a stroller wheel past us, it’s big smiles all round. Is there no one this gorgeous pup can’t charm? It seems the only thing Sassy doesn’t enjoy is being tethered for our photo shoot, and she soon tells me off the only way she knows how–with a punishing dose of corporal cuddling! Sassafras is more than ready to join a new forever family, so visit our Manhattan Care Center today and ask for her by name. Then get ready to go big AND go home…with the sassy new love of your life!

07/17/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 7/9/17, second stay at care center Spayed, Owner Surrender (In previous home for one month) Previously lived with: Adults and another dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, outgoing, relaxed, and respectful Behavior toward children: Friendly, outgoing, relaxed, and respectful Behavior toward dogs: Growls and lunges at them Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes, Sassy bit the other dog in the home at two separate times, breaking skin. The owner was bitten on her finger when she broke up the fight, the bite broke skin. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Sassy is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent, and excitable with a medium activity level. KNOWN HISTORY: None 5/28/17, first stay at care center Unaltered Female, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/17/17 Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor consistently and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Her body is soft, panting, jumps up between attempts to lick Assessor. Tag: 2. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps on assessor hard. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 3. Dog is soft in body and eye, and moves her legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy. Summary: Sassy displayed a high level of activity and movement on her assessment, being in constant motion and jumping on the assessor repeatedly. She was social throughout. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Sassy allowed all handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/9/17 During her initial medical exam, Sassy allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: Sassy’s previous owner described her as having a medium level of activity. In the care center she has been active and enthusiastic. She may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when she becomes overstimulated. She will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help her to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No young children (under 5): Due to Sassy’s high level of activity and jumping up, we recommend a home without young children. _X_Single-pet home _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Sassy’s multiple bite history, to a dog and to the owner while breaking up the dog fight, the behavior department recommends Sassy be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced foster home without other dogs. Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Sassy is reported to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. This behavior has also been observed at the care center. Sassy may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs and novel stimuli that may startle her. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

05/30/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Sassafras is polite when interacting with dogs in the care center and engages in bouts of bouncy play. The behavior department feels that Sassafras may potentially be placed into a home with other social or tolerant dogs, based on these observations. Due to arriving as a stray, in home behavior with dogs is unknown. 5/30: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Sassafras solicits and engages in bouncy, running play. 5/31: Sassafras engages in bouncy running play with male and female dogs. She offers correction for mounting.

07/10/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years based on excitement level and overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History : Owner surrender Subjective: Extremely enthusiastic and energetic! Doesn’t sit still. Whines for attention. Jumps up on handlers. Relaxed body, allows most handling. Shies away from hands placed above her head. Evidence of Trauma seen – Wounds on head and neck Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 7/9 EENT: Large partial-thickness wounds on forehead between eyes (2×3 inches dia with one longer laceration extending down pt’s nose) and on left mandible (large 4×4 region with many small scabs). Small amount of purulent to bloody discharge from wound on forehead. Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, small nipples and vulva. Spay tattoo on ventral abdomen. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally. Assessment: 1. Partial-thickness wounds to face and neck – reported bite wounds. Signs of mild infection. 2. Overweight 3. Mild tartar Plan: 1. Cleaned wounds with chlorhexidine solution during exam. Repeat cleanings daily x2 days. 2. Clavamox 375 mg PO BID x10 days 3. Recommend weight loss Prognosis: Good 1088

07/25/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating NH ONLY
Recheck nasal discharge requested – no nasal discharge seen today. 1088

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FEMALE, WHITE / GRAY, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 05/28/2017, From NY 10457, DueOut Date 05/31/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary  Estimated age: 1 yr Microchip noted on Intake? History : stray found tied up in the park  Extremely nergetic and playful, tried to jump up on people and give kisses, no aggression, allowed ful exam with no resistance but very wiggly.  T = P = 120 R = eupnic BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: no tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, no spay scar slightly swollen vulva with serous discharge, minor mamm development MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, healed superficial lacerations on top of head and under chin CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment superficial healed scratches (not consistent with bite wounds) aph Plan spay Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Weight 59.2

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