SOPHIE – A1062556

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SOPHIE – A1062556

***SAFER : AVERAGE HOME***

FEMALE, BLACK / BR BRINDLE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 7 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason PERS PROB
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 01/09/2016, From NY 11212, DueOut Date 01/09/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scan negative Female Intact Eyes: red, possible allergies Ears/Nose: clear Skin: puppy pyoderma, possible allergies, cleaned with Novlasan Coat: NSF Nice puppy, allowed all handling Applied 2 cc intrascapular Gave 4.5 cc Pyrantel PO
Weight 45.2

A volunteer writes: I know I probably think every dog is sweet, but Sophie is truly the absolute sweetest. When I first opened the door to her pen to take her for a walk, she was so shy that she lay down on her back to show me her belly. Once I coaxed her out with some gentle baby talk, she was much more confident and so happy to go for a walk! Sophie walked very well on the leash and was much more interested in snuggles than treats– as soon as we sat down to take a break she was trying to lick my face all over and cuddle. Sophie is a 7-month old puppy who loves to play with other dogs, has the biggest and most adorable bat ears, and loves loves loves to snuggle. Come and meet her today– you will fall in love.

PROFILE :

Basic Information: Sophie is a 7 month old American Pit-Bull Terrier. She was given as a gift when she was 4 weeks old. Sophie appears to be healthy and up to date on vaccines.Owner surrenders Sophie due to personal problems.

Social Life and Personality: Sophie lived with two adults and never been around children. Sophie has been around dogs on walks and owner stated she just wants to play. Her behavior is unknown towards cats. She’s mostly indoors and activity level is moderate. Owner describes Sophie as playful, confident, excitable, affectionate, independent and friendly.

Behavior: Sophie never bitten anyone owner stated but she often destroys plastic bags. She’s friendly when owner touches her food bowl or take toys away from her mouth. She jumps in the tub to take baths and likes to be brushed. She’s friendly towards unfamailar people who approaches the house or family member.

For a New Family to Know: Sophie is trained to use the bathroom on piddle pad but does goes on walks twice a day. she likes to play with balls and rubber bones. She will follow owner around the house and well behaved when home alone.Sophie eats wet and dry food called Dog chow and sleeps in her dog bed.

Intake Behavior: Upon intake Sophie was loose body, jumpy and exuberant. She scanned negative for a microchip and allowed all handling.

SAFER: AVERAGE HOME

Sophie previously lived with two adults. The owner stated Sophie is house trained to use wee-wee pads indoors, has a medium activity level and well behaved when home alone. The owner describes Sophie as playful, confident, excitable, affectionate, independent and friendly.

At intake it was reported Sophie has loose body posture and was jumpy, she allowed all handling. During SAFER Sophie came into the assessment room loose and wiggly, she was friendly and very playful towards the assessor, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Sophie joins the game during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Sophie was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Sophie appears to be a high-energy dog that will likely do best with an adopter prepared to provide mental and physical stimulation and appropriate outlets for his energy. The behavior department feels she can be suitable for an “Average” adopter.

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: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed.

Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy.

Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Sophie greets the other dog with a loose and wiggly body. She solicits and engages in soft, bouncy play and has a large repertoire of play moves.

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with other dogs, Sophie greets the other dog with a loose and wiggly body. She solicits and engages in soft, bouncy play and has a large repertoire of play moves engaging in bouncy play with nosing and self-presenting behavior. Due to her behavior in play group, the Behavior Department feels that Sophie could go to a home with another dog, either female or male, of any play style.** Social Greeter Dog **

1/13 update: Sophie was our greeter dog today and engages in bouncy, swirly play with several other dogs. She is tolerant of pushy males that are sexually motivated.

1/14 upate: Sophie continues to be loose and wiggly while greeting and engages in bouncy play with nosing and self-presenting behavior.

1/16 update: Sophie continue to be our greeter and solicits bouncy play with both males and female dogs.

1/17 update: Sophie became a bit overwhelmed by a high energy player but was able to manage her uncomfortability by retreating to the bench or on top of the play ground equipment.

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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]

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*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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