SILK – A1100690

Manhattan Center

My name is SILK. My Animal ID # is A1100690.
I am a spayed female brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/29/2016 from NY 10025, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-085281.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/07/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 59.4 LBS.

1/7/17 S/O: BAR, friendly, at front of kennel wagging tail amb x4, BCS 3/5 mild serous nasal d/c A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: three tabs PO SID x10days prognosis: good contacted NH about possible placement 1/6/17 S/O: no CIRDC signs at this time BAR A: apparently healthy P: monitor for CIRDC

12/29/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/29/16 15:09 Basic Information Silk is a 1 year old spayed American Pit Bull Terrier. Owner is surrendering her because she can no longer take care of her. Owner is medically impaired and her pet has become too strong for her. Owner adopted Silk from a stranger 10 months ago. Owner stated Silk has no medical issues and last saw a vet in April for vaccination. Socialization Silk is friendly around strangers. She has spent time with kids of all ages. She was playful with the kids and played in a gentle manner with kids and adults. She lived with a 4 year old male American Pitt Bull Terrier. They played in a somewhat rough manner. She has never lived or spent time with cats. She has never bitten a person or animal. Behavior Owner stated Silk will start playing fine with any dog but then growls and pins the other dog down. She is not bothered by loud or sudden noises. Owner stated she does not guard food, treats of any kind, or toys. She tolerates all kinds of handling. Owner has never bathed her or trimmed her nails. She will bark if someone knocks on the door but is not bothered if someone approaches her owner. For a New Family to Know Silk is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a medium activity level. She will follow her owner around when home. She likes to play with balls, squeaky, and chew style toys. She likes to play chase. She was kept indoors only and slept on a couch. She was fed dry food mixed with wet food twice a day. She was fed Merricks whole earth. She is house-trained and will potty anywhere outside. She is well behaved when left home alone. She has never been left in a yard or crate trained. She knows commands sit, come, give paw, leave it, and no. Owner takes her on brisk walks for exercise and lets her run in central park when it is allowed. She does not pull and is never walked off the leash. Behavior during Intake Silk tolerated all handling. No signs of aggression were displayed.

01/02/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Silk is affectionate to the extreme. As we walked, she would whimper and jump up to be petted. It was quirky, yet endearing. Once I started petting her she would sit right down. She begged for constant petting during the whole walk. She’s most definitely a “people-dog!” Another volunteer writes: Silk is just as exquisite as her name suggests, a supermodel with a winning smile and a heart big enough to smother everyone she meets with lots of love and an endless supply of cuddles. Happy to go outside and take care of her business, Silk looks to other dogs with smiling eyes and lived in harmony with a pittie brother but her number one focus is spending as much time as possible with (and on!) her beloved people. She’s anxious and needy and wants to be close at all times so walking can be a bit of a tricky manoeuvre as she’d much rather jump up for a hug than stroll down the street but off-leash she sits on command, takes treats gently and has no objection to being dressed up in a coat and posing for photos either. Accustomed to playing well with children of all ages, we’re told Silk never guards her toys or food and knows a host of commands including come, give paw and leave it. She still needs time, love and training to be her best self but you could search the world over and not find a more affectionate and adoring girl than Silk. Come feel the love at our Manhattan Care Center today!

01/02/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Spayed, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults and another large dog Behavior toward children: Playful and gentle. Behavior toward dogs: Playful, sometimes played rough, with her housemate. May escalate to growling and pinning. Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Silk is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a medium activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/2/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps on Assessor at end. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Silk displayed no behavioral concerns on her assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Social: These dogs truly enjoy the company of other dogs. They generally get along with all other dogs and can tolerate even very rude or inappropriate behavior. PLAYGROUP: When off leash with a female dog Silk ignores any greeting and spends her interaction whining and seeking exit from the yard. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/30/16 During her initial medical exam Silk was tense and nervous but allowed all handling and restraint. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

12/30/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Silk engages in exuberant play with other dogs in the care center; however, she was initally uncomfortable and anxious when she first arrived at the care center. Her owner reports she “lived with a 4 year old male American Pitt Bull Terrier. They played in a somewhat rough manner.” The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Silk and social resident dogs. 12/30: When off leash with a female dog Silk ignores any greeting and spends her interaction whining and seeking exit from the yard. 12/31: Silk, again, ignores interaction and seeks exit from the yard. She will come to the handler when called for petting. 1/3: Silk engages in bouncy running play once solicited by other dogs. 1/4: Silk engages in exuberant, rough play with male and female dogs. She offers correction for overly pushy solicitation.

12/30/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Positive # 985112007148677 Sex: Spayed; tattoo seen Age~ Approx- 1 yr BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth:white and clean BCS: 3 Behavior: Tense and nervous during exam NOSF

01/07/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
1/7/17 S/O: BAR, friendly, at front of kennel wagging tail amb x4, BCS 3/5 mild serous nasal d/c A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: three tabs PO SID x10days prognosis: good contacted NH about possible placement 1/6/17 S/O: no CIRDC signs at this time BAR A: apparently healthy P: monitor for CIRDC

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