SNOW – A1081954

Brooklyn Center

My name is SNOW. My Animal ID # is A1081954.
I am a spayed female white and black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/20/2016 from NY 11206, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/03/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 54.2 LBS.

CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. MILD COUGH, MINIMAL NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

07/20/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/20/16 12:18 During intake Snow was tense but all handling was allowed from counselor to scan (positive), collar and photograph.

08/03/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Oh, Snow. What a sweet, scared, little girl. I have always had a huge soft spot for shy and fearful dogs–both because I know they’ve probably gone through tough times and shown their strength in making it through, and because it is so rewarding spending the time bonding with them and teaching them trust again, and seeing how much a shy dog can bloom once she feels safe. Snow sits very quietly in the back of her cage at the shelter, tail between her legs (probably wishing those other dogs would quit their darn barking)–but as soon as she is on a leash she has a quiet determination to get on out of there. Snow doesn’t pull on a leash, but she does seem like she’s not enjoying the chaos and loudness of shelter life. Snow would do great with someone who is experienced with shy or fearful dogs, and is willing to spend the time needed to move at Snow’s pace, and help her learn how to feel safe with people again. I can see just from talking Snow for walks that she changes so much when she leaves the shelter–please come and see her today and see if you’ll be the angel who takes her home forever.

07/22/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Snow came into the shelter as a stray, so his past behaviors in a home are unknown. Behavior during Intake: Snow was tense but all handling was allowed. During SAFER Snow came into the assessment room with fearful body posture, he had a tense body posture when interacting with the assessor, he allowed all handling item to be conducted. Snow was tense but followed during the tag interaction, and during the resource portion of the assessment. Snow was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Snow appears to be sociable; However Snow has been showing fearful behavior and avoids interaction in the care center. We cannot be certain if behavior may be suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. Please note that behavior may change when Snow is more comfortable and settled in a home environment. In addition, we recommend that introductions are done slowly, and Snow be given the opportunity to interact at his own pace. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is tense and fearful; his tail is tucked. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is tucked with tense body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, bit fearful, with ears back and tail tucked. Squeeze 1: 1 Dog quickly pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1 Dog quickly pulls back his paw. Toy: No interest. Dog-Dog:When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Snow is nervous, greeting the other dog with a tucked tail. She mostly tries to avoid the other dog but is tolerant of his persistent greeting and attempt to mount her.

07/21/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Snow was surrendered as a stray so her previous behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Snow displays nervous body language as she paces in a group of male and female dogs. She has become slightly more social with further playgroup sessions, choosing to interact with the other dogs more. The Behavior Department believes that Snow would be most comfortable as the only dog in a home, but a dog-dog assessment can be conducted with a potential adopter’s dog to assess Snow’s comfort level. 7/21: Snow is nervous, greeting the other dog with a tucked tail. She mostly tries to avoid the other dog but is tolerant of his persistent greeting and attempt to mount her. 7/25: Snow greets both male and female dogs with a tucked tail and ears flat back. She is tolerant of their interactions but mostly avoids them by pacing around the pen. She does loosen up when a large male enters the pen and interacts briefly with him. 7/26-7/29: Snow greets the other dogs with a low body and tucked tail. She occasionally interacts with the male and female dogs as she paces around the pen.

07/20/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive-911002001296877 BARH-tolerated all handling; slighty tense but allowed petting and restraint Spayed female- spay tatoo Approx. 1 yr old Eyes, ears and nose- clean and clear Teeth- white Clean coat NO parasites or fleas seen Ambx4 NOSF

08/03/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. MILD COUGH, MINIMAL NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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