SOPHIE – A1027806

Manhattan Center

My name is SOPHIE. My Animal ID # is A1027806.
I am a spayed female brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/02/2017 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-099428.

06/16/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Sophie A1027806 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/16/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 47.3 LBS.

06/16/17 16:05 S/O: observed on walk and in kennel several times throughout day good appetite and energy dry cough observed intermittently by staff and captured on video this afternoon no nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso 250 mg Azithromycin PO SID x5 days recheck in 5 days

06/02/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/02/17 15:15 Basic Info: Sophie A1027806 is a 2yr old spayed reddish brown & white spayed female AMPBT mix who was given to the owner from the previous owner 2yrs ago & is being surrendered along with her “sister” Roxy A1112550 (a Shar Pei mix who was adopted from another shelter) due to the owner moving to where pets aren’t allowed. Her last vet visit was last yr & currently has no known health issues/injuries. Socialization: Sophie is friendly/outgoing with strangers. She’s lived with a 12yr old child & was gentle, exuberant, relaxed/playful, affectionate & respectful of them, the adult, Roxy & a cat. When Sophie spots a dog on the street she’ll bark at them; the owner believes it’s to play. Sophie hasn’t bitten/scratched any person or animal. Behavior: Sophie isn’t bothered by the following: having her food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved, having her nails trimmed or being moved off of furniture. She hasn’t been disturbed while sleeping/resting. Sophie struggles to get away during baths. If someone unfamiliar approaches the home/family member Sophie will bark then jump up on them to greet them. The owner stated Sophie will snap (as a warning) if you try to touch her right ear due to her having a surgery on it. For A New Family to Know: Sophie is described as very friendly, very affectionate, very playful, confident & excitable with a medium-high activity level. The owner likes everything about Sophie and Sophie enjoys belly rubs & playing. When the owner is home Sophie follows them around. She enjoys ball, squeaky, stuffed, rope toys & games of tug & chase. Sophie sleeps in a dog crate, eats Blue Buffalo Freedom chicken (dry food) due to her being allergic to liver, beef, milk & different types of grass 2x a day, isn’t housebroken (due to this is kept in a crate when left home alone) because she’ll “go” inside if you take too long to take her out or if she’s left loose in the apartment. Sophie is an indoor mostly dog that is walked 2-3x a day and her known commands are “sit”, “stay” & “come”. Intake Behavior: Sophie had a super loose, wiggly body & allowed all handling. She allowed to be scanned (+), collared & taken pictures of. Sophie walked alongside me to her kennel where she hopped in when asked.

06/08/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Sophie is a name that reminds me of a childhood book very dear to me: “Les malheurs de Sophie” or “Sophie’s misadventures”. I met Sophie at the care center exactly two years ago. She was an adorable and very energetic five month old puppy who was quickly adopted and lived happily with the same family comprising a child, a cat and a dog, until now. Sophie’s former owners had nothing but great comments to make about her but their move to a place not allowing pets landed Sophie at the care center where she is quite mixed up without her people and in a strange place. She was “all loose and wiggly” with the staff who received her, and even was nice to the veterinarians. She does not understand, though, what she is doing in a kennel. When I approach her and talk softly to her, she slowly slides on her side, offers her belly but then gives me a soft growl when I insist, open her door and try to collar her. She is very uncomfortable being leashed although she was known to be walked two or three times a day by her former masters. Out in the open, Sophie is tense but takes advantage of her freedom and plays ball the way I remember her, giving her 100%, jumping high and running fast to catch the ball. She let me pet her face, carefully. I so wanted to hug her for old times’ sake and to make her feel better, but I knew that I had to be respectful of her feelings. Sophie is a beautiful gal who seems to have been a great family dog but can not find her bearings within our walls. It happens, and she is letting us know so we can advocate for her and find her an experienced and caring home that will bring back the happy and bouncy puppy she once was. Sophie is at the Manhattan Care Center waiting for and dreaming of you.

06/09/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 6/2/17, second stay at care center Spayed, Owner Surrender (In previous home for two years) Previously lived with: An adult, a child (age 12), another dog, and a cat Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, affectionate, and respectful Behavior toward dogs: Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, affectionate, and respectful with the dog she lived with, barks playfully at dogs outside Behavior toward cats: Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, affectionate, and respectful Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Sophie is described as very friendly, very affectionate, very playful, confident, and excitable with a medium-high activity level. Other notes: Will snap if her right ear is touched SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/5/17 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, closed mouth. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor. She is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while pulling back paw. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Sophie appeared anxious in the assessment room, panting, whining, and distracted throughout. She was social with the assessor and allowed handling. PLAYGROUP: 6/5: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog Sophie anxiously seeks exit, and avoids approach from the greeter. The behavior team recommends allowing Sophie a period of decompression before immediate introductions to unfamiliar dogs. The previous owner of Sophie described her behavior around other dogs as “playful”. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: 6/2/17 Upon intake, Sophie had a loose, wiggly body and allowed handling. MEDICAL: During her initial medical exam, Sophie allowed most handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: Sophie’s previous owner described her as having a medium-high level of activity. She is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adopter, adult-only home _X_No children (under 13): Due to the concerns seen, particularly during her first days in the care center (see challenges below), we recommend an adult-only home for Sophie at this time. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Sophie to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Sophie to new and unfamiliar situations. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Sophie displays fearful behavior at the care center, barking and growling in her kennel. It is important to always go slow and give Sophie the option to walk away from any social interaction. Sophie should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Sophie’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Sophie would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. _X_Anxiety: Sophie displays a high level of anxiety in the care center, whining and panting throughout her assessment. This behavior was not reported in his previous home, but could arise in a new future home environment. Positive reinforcement, reward based training is advised to deal with this issue should it arise in the home. Giving Sophie alternative things to do, such as Kongs and puzzle toys, is recommended. She should be interacted with in a slow, calm manner and never be forced to submit to petting. _X_Kennel presence: During her first days in the care center, Sophie displayed a high level of reactivity in her kennel, barking, lunging, and growling when attempts to leash her were made. This behavior has improved significantly and she does not demonstrate these behaviors outside the kennel. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Sophie may show behavior similar to what she is currently demonstrating in her kennel.

06/05/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Sophie initially demonstrated a concerning kennel presence (i.e. growling, showing teeth, lunging to the door), but has been easily leashed and removed from her kennel by select handlers, with whom she shows appeasement behaviors (i.e. rolling over exposing stomach). Once outside her kennel, she initially has fearful body language, then softens up when outside on a walk. When coaxed, she walks over to sniff, then body leans, accepting petting with an open mouth and wagging tail. She has sought attention from handlers she becomes comfortable with. PLAYGROUP SUMMARY: The behavior team recommends allowing Sophie a period of decmpression before immediate introductions to unfamiliar dogs. The previous owner of Sophie described her behavior around other dogs as “playful”. 6/5: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog Sophie anxiously seeks exit, and avoids approach from the greeter. 6/6: Sophie greets the male helper dog politely and will solicit play by running around the pen and approaching the other dog. When the other dog engages her in play she will offer a verbal correction. 6/9: Sophie is slightly obnoxious when soliciting play from a calm male. She will muzzle punch the other dog and vocalize. She is seperated briefly and once re-introduced she is more respectful of the other dog. 6/13: Sophie continues to engage in slightly obnoxious, vocal play with the male dog. She is improving in her ability to regulate her play with a tolerant male dog.

06/02/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 2 years – exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History : Surrendered, reported allergies to beef liver and some environmental allergens. Doesn’t like ears touched. Subjective: Shy – lies down and shows belly, allows most handling. Objective BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Slightly tense, no masses palpated U/G: Female, spay tattoo visible on ventral abdomen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. Many areas of the body have a thin fur coat with erythematous skin. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Thin fur coat with some areas of erythema, hx allergies Plan: Recommend feeding limited ingredient or hydrolyzed diet, give antihistamines as necessary Prognosis: Good 1088

06/16/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
06/16/17 16:05 S/O: observed on walk and in kennel several times throughout day good appetite and energy dry cough observed intermittently by staff and captured on video this afternoon no nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso 250 mg Azithromycin PO SID x5 days recheck in 5 days

Generated on Jun 16 2017 6:02PM

 

CAME IN WITH: ROXY – A1112550 (NOT AN URGENT DOG)

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SAFE – 02/19/15

SPAYED FEMALE, BROWN / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 5 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, HOLD RELEASED Reason NO TIME
Intake condition ILLNESS Intake Date 02/12/2015, From NY 10456, DueOut Date 02/12/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary MC 985112005865133 Spayed female BARH Hairloss in patches, positive for Wood’s lamp–vet check to confirm ringworm Good teeth, do not seem to be moving Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) NOSF
Weight 27.4

A volunteer writes: I love the name Sophie but it does not picture well this carefree, silly, energetic, playful and fun loving little girl we have at the Manhattan Care Center. She is wise only in one thing…..May be the most important one….She wants to enjoy whatever good moment she has and make friends with everybody around, people and dogs alike. Sophie is only 5 month old and relinquished into our care as her family did not have time for a puppy. Indeed she is not house trained and needs the upbringing necessary to perfect her into a wonderful adult pet. She comes with otherwise excellent recommendations, lived in harmony with a small child and wanted to play with every dog met… Sophie is adorable, delicious, a pretty jumping bean, a little mouthy, full of life and ready for any adventure. She is waiting for her new master and teacher, hoping to very soon be the love and the life of her new home.

JUNE 2017

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