SHEBA – A1106824

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is SHEBA. My Animal ID # is A1106824.
I am a spayed female tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/23/2017 from NY 11212, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

03/29/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Sheba A1106824 was placed At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/30/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 58.0 LBS.

03/30/17 Diagnosed with CIRDC yesterday, monitor appetite, assess need for injectable antibiotics S/O: BAR. Active in kennel. Eating well, ate medication. EENT: Moderate serous nasal discharge HL: Mild cough A: CIRDC, stable, good appetite P: No additional antibiotics indicated at this time. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis 03/29/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: QAR. Came to front of cage to solicit attention when called. Decreased appetite. EENT: Eyes clear, mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Mild cough A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis Recheck tomorrow, may need to start on injectables if not eating medication

03/22/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/22/17 15:40 Basic info: Sheba is a 5 year old Pit Bull Terrie who was surrendered by her owner because they were moving and can no longer have pets. Sheba has no current medical issues and was last seen by the vet Sept. 2016 Socialization: Owner describes Sheba as protective of the house and yard when strangers come around, and he she will growl and bark when they come close to her or near the yard. Sheba has spent time with the kids that live in the home she allows the children to pet her sit on her back. But the owner does not allow the children to play with her afraid that Sheba will be to rough with them. The owner also states that when he plays with Sheba she’s very exuberant. Sheba loves to play tug of war with the rope and fetch with the ball. Sheba has not spent time around other dogs or cats. Sheba does not have a bite history but will pull toward other dogs and cats. Behavior: Owner states that sometimes Sheba is hard to control on a leash and will pull hard to get to another dog or cat. Sheba is not bothered by thunderstorms. When her owner touches her food bowl or treats she isn’t bothered but he wasn’t sure what would happen if a stranger touched the food or treats. Sheba also isn’t bothered when pushed off the couch, given a bath, or disturbed when sleeping by her owner but again he is not too sure what would happen when someone else does these things to Sheba. For a new family to know: Owner describes Sheba as playful, excitable and anxious. She has a very high activity level and tends to follow her owner around the house. Sheba has been kept both indoors and outdoors and is kept inside during the winter. She eats dry dog food specifically “beniful”and likes rawhide bones. Sheba is very much house trained and the owner stated that his favorite thing about the dog is how good she is in the house. When Sheba is left alone in the house or backyard she is very well behaved. She has been crated also and can stay in the crate for up to 8 hour without her being bothered. Sheba knows most of the commands like sit, stay,come,down ,up and paw. Owner states he has always walked her on a leash and if off of the leash she will run away but come back when she is called.

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03/26/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for Sheba A1106824 KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 3/23/17 Unaltered Female, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children Behavior toward strangers: Growls and barks when they approach her or approach the yard Behavior toward children: Friendly and tolerant Behavior toward dogs: Unknown, but pulls hard toward them on leash Behavior toward cats: Unknown, but pulls hard toward them on leash Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Sheba is described as playful, excitable, and anxious, with a very high activity level Other notes: Sheba is crate trained for up to 8 hours. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 3/25/17 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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1: No interest. Summary: Sheba was social but also anxious towards the assessor in the assessment room PLAYGROUP: According to Sheba’s previous owner, she did not spend time with other dogs. When off leash at the Care Center, Sheba stands tall while whining, when greeting a novel male. She immediately mounts him, ignoring handler interruptions. She continues to display assertive behavior throughout the session. After being introduce to a female, Sheba greets the other dog appropriately but with a stiff body and on her tiptoes. She positions herself, ready to mount but stops when handlers interrupt. She explores her surroundings, occasionally approaching the greeter, with a stiff body and whines. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/24/17: During her medical examination, Sheba was growling in the kennel and at the muzzle, but she allowed handling for the exam. ENERGY LEVEL: Sheba displays a high activity level in the care center.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful- Sheba has shown warning behaviors in certain novel situations, such as meeting certain strangers and arriving at the care center. We recommend a slow approach and allowing Sheba to adjust to new people and new environments at her own pace. She should never be forced to interact with a new person until she feels comfortable enough to approach on her own. _X_Anxiety-Sheba has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking) continually through the SAFER and attempts to exit between items. Sheba’s previous owner also describes her as anxious in the home, so we recommend potential adopters be aware of this behavior and comfortable managing it. We recommend leaving Sheba with high-value, engaging enrichment items when she is alone, and keeping hellos and goodbyes quiet, so Sheba’s anxiety is not triggered when people arrive or depart. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration- Sheba is reported to pull hard on leash toward other dogs and cats, to bark at people in the yard of her previous home, and has been observed to growl in her kennel at the care center. We cannot be certain based on current observations, but this indicates potential barrier frustration. It is important to make sure Sheba has good experiences with new people, with leash walks, and with meeting other animals. We recommend using treats and attention to try and keep her underlying emotional state positive when she is feeling uncomfortable.

03/24/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash at the Care Center, Sheba displays assertive behavior with both male and female dogs. She stands tall, with a high tail, and a stiff body while exchanging sniffs and attempts to mount. According to Sheba’s previous owner, she did not spend time with other dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Sheba be place with a resident dog that is tolerant of her assertive behavior and potential mounting. Introductions should be done slowly and under supervision. 3/24: Sheba stands tall while whining, when greeting a novel male. She immediately mounts him, ignoring handler interruptions. She continues to display assertive behavior throughout the session. 3/25: Sheba continues to display assertive behavior with a novel female. She greets the other dog appropriately but with a stiff body and on her tiptoes. She positions herself, ready to mount but stops when handlers interrupt. She explores her surroundings, occasionally approaching the greeter, with a stiff body and whines. 3/26: In a group if male and female dogs, Sheba greets with tall posture. She briefly explores her surroundings before attempting to repeatedly mount a novel female, ignoring handler interruptions.

03/24/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Findings History :Owner surrender Scan Negative Subjective Observed Behavior – Seeks growls in cage, does not like to be muzzle Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective BAR H T = WNL P =120 R = Panting BCS 5/9 EENT: OU clear, AU clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: No dental tartar, all permanent teeth are present PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact female, MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment 1.- Apparently healthy Medical Behavior Status: Blue Medical Status: Healthy Asilomar Status: Plan – Wt:58 lb – HWT snap test (negative) – Microchip placed – Okay for elective surgery (Spay) Prognosis: Good

03/30/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
03/30/17 Diagnosed with CIRDC yesterday, monitor appetite, assess need for injectable antibiotics S/O: BAR. Active in kennel. Eating well, ate medication. EENT: Moderate serous nasal discharge HL: Mild cough A: CIRDC, stable, good appetite P: No additional antibiotics indicated at this time. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis 03/29/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: QAR. Came to front of cage to solicit attention when called. Decreased appetite. EENT: Eyes clear, mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Mild cough A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis Recheck tomorrow, may need to start on injectables if not eating medication

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