SOPHIA – A1071327

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SOPHIA – A1071327

***DOH HOLD RELEASED ***SAFER : EXPERIENCED HOME / NO YOUNG CHILDREN***

SPAYED FEMALE, WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 2 yrs, 2 mos
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR DOH-B Reason BITEANIMAL
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 04/24/2016, From NY 10003, DueOut Date 04/24/2016

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary microchip scan positive 900272000000528 female; spayed according to tag trace; no visible spay scar seen approximately 2 yrs old BARH eyes are clear ears are clean no nasal discharge teeth are white and clean 43.8 lbs; BCS: 3/5 has a scar on right thigh mild redness and scratches on lower ventrum well groomed hair coat VC scheduled for 4/26 to confirm spay and check skin friendly, allowed all handling
Weight 43.8

A staff member writes: Sophia is what I like to call a “fun” dog. She is very upbeat, playful, and even a bit silly. While out in the play yard with me she had 2 toys. She couldn’t decide which one to fetch (so silly), so she ran back and forth to both. LOL. Sophia can sit, and takes treats so nicely, which was a surprise, considering how active she is. Sophia loves to give kisses and sit on your lap (she doesn’t even need an invitation). Sophia walks nicely on leash, only pulling a little bit. I like Sophia. I know you will, too!!! Please come to Staten Island ACC and meet her.

PROFILE :

Basic Information:

Sophia is a 2 year old spayed male Pit Bull that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Client had had Sophia for 2 weeks prior to given her to SIACC.

Socialization:

According to the client, around strangers, Sophia is friendly and outgoing. Around adults, is social and respectful and plays somewhat rough.  Around children, Sophia is relaxed, respectful and playful. She plays in a gentle manner. Sophia has never been in the presence of cats, so behavior is unknown. Client did not have another dog and client would not allow Sophia to interact with other dogs on relief walks. Sophia has bitten a person but has not bitten another animal.

Behavior:

Client stated that Sophia is a well-behaved dog. Sophia was not bothered when her food bowls, toys, or treats would be taken away or if she is being pushed or pulled off furniture. Sophia is a little uneasy receiving a bath but she displayed no signs of aggression. Client did not attempt to trim Sophia’s nails or brush her coat.

For a New Family to Know:

Sophia is described as friendly, excitable, and playful with a very high activity level. When in the home, Sophia is the type to follow you around seeking attention. When left alone in the home, Sophia was left in a crate but she was well-behaved. She was kept mostly indoors and slept in on the couch. She was fed Blue Ribbon dry dog food and table food. She is very house-trained and had only done accident. For exercise, she enjoyed playing in the yard and going for brisk walks. On the leash, Sophia walks well, only pulled slightly if she sees something that interests her. Client never let Sophia off leash. She usually used the bathroom on the grass.

BEHAVIOR :

Sophia came into our center as an owner surrender citing Sophia bit the owner’s 6 year old child when approached while Sophia was sitting in front of her crate, should be noted owner reports correcting negative behaviors by slapping Sophia on the muzzle. Owner reports typically Sophia is relaxed, respectful, and playful around children and strangers. Owner did not allow Sophia to interact with other dogs on walks so she does not have experience socializing with other dogs, behavior around cats is unknown. Owner reports Sophia is not bothered if anyone touches his Food, Toys, Treats. It is reported Sophia is house trained and crate trained, well behaved when alone in the home. She is described as friendly, excitable, and playful. Sophia pulled on leash for her relief walk. She held gaze for three full seconds during Look item. Sophia leaned into assessor during Sensitivity item, lip lick. She was distracted and unresponsive during Tag game. Sophia did not pull back paw on both Squeeze items, lick assessor’s hand. She kept a firm grip on Toy, grabbing it quickly when approached by assess-a-hand, a bit stiff. Sophia approached the helper dog slowly, with an escalating vocalization. The Behavior Team feels Sophia would do best with an Experienced adopter that does not have very young children.

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog leans in and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, lip lick.

Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor

Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not pull back paw, licks hand

Toy 3. Dog keeps a firm hold, grabs toy quickly when approached, a bit stiff

Dog – dog 3. Dog approaches the helper dog slowly, escalating vocalization, a bit stiff.

GROUP BEHAVIOR

When greeting a male dog through a gate, Sophia was instantly reactive and continued to snap after corrections. She was not able to settle down and was taken back inside without any further introduction.

5/20 update : Sophia was muzzled when introduced to a male greeter dog. She appeared very stiff and growled. She would often run of and mount the male greeter when he is not facing her. She did not attempt to solicit any play. When walking around the yard on leash, Sophia was showing the same behaviors once muzzle was removed. There was not further introduction.

 

Basic Information:

Sophia is a 2 year old spayed male Pit Bull that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Client had had Sophia for 2 weeks prior to given her to SIACC.

Socialization:

According to the client, around strangers, Sophia is friendly and outgoing. Around adults, is social and respectful and plays somewhat rough.  Around children, Sophia is relaxed, respectful and playful. She plays in a gentle manner. Sophia has never been in the presence of cats, so behavior is unknown. Client did not have another dog and client would not allow Sophia to interact with other dogs on relief walks. Sophia has bitten a person but has not bitten another animal.

Behavior:

Client stated that Sophia is a well-behaved dog. Sophia was not bothered when her food bowls, toys, or treats would be taken away or if she is being pushed or pulled off furniture. Sophia is a little uneasy receiving a bath but she displayed no signs of aggression. Client did not attempt to trim Sophia’s nails or brush her coat.

For a New Family to Know:

Sophia is described as friendly, excitable, and playful with a very high activity level. When in the home, Sophia is the type to follow you around seeking attention. When left alone in the home, Sophia was left in a crate but she was well-behaved. She was kept mostly indoors and slept in on the couch. She was fed Blue Ribbon dry dog food and table food. She is very house-trained and had only done accident. For exercise, she enjoyed playing in the yard and going for brisk walks. On the leash, Sophia walks well, only pulled slightly if she sees something that interests her. Client never let Sophia off leash. She usually used the bathroom on the grass.

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Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

*We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please read here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions/

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You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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