SPARROW – A1116462

Manhattan Center

My name is SPARROW. My Animal ID # is A1116462.
I am a female red and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/25/2017 from NY 11101, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

06/29/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Sparrow A1116462 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination. She has shown the potential to guard items during her assessment in the care center, escalating to a bite of the Assess-a-hand over a toy.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/26/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 45.6 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: apprpoximately 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? none History : Stray Subjective: BAR Hydr wnl Observed Behavior – very sweet, allowed entire exam including rectal temp though uncomfortable Evidence of Cruelty seen – None observed Evidence of Trauma seen – none seen Objective T = 102.2 P = 176 R = wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar upper left k9 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Mod milk engorged mg, vulva enlarged no obv d/c as reported on intake MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, L/C junction focal area (half dollar size) of alopecia w/pin point scabs CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: recently nursing bitch underwgt r/o nutritonal, puppies alopecia tail base r/o healing trauma Plan: no tx indicated at this time Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

06/25/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
Allowed touching

06/27/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Sparrow is a soccer mom…her serious face lit up when she saw the tennis balls. Now we are talking. She was like a kid in a playground. Sparrow is a tiny powerful machine. She runs quite fast, jumps in the air, gives head shots and catches often the ball. She prefers the “noisy” ones that add pleasure to the game. I would not think that Sparrow shares her toys at this point, but I guess she can be taught. Sparrow is a good walker, pulls slightly on the leash and does her business on the way. We met a little dog, a puppy and a dog her size, quite up close and Sparrow was fine with them. She is a very pretty medium sized young female, all dressed in cream and gold. She is friendly and sociable, comes on the bench and the lap upon request, and very clearly enjoys being hugged. Sparrow seems to have been recently separated from her litter, an event that can be quite stressful for a mom. Sparrow needs time to adjust to her “single’ status and to ready herself for a new life as a beloved and cherished pet and forever best friend. Sparrow is at the Manhattan Care Center, dreaming of soft pillows, treats, long walks, ball games and mostly, the love of a human.

06/27/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 6/25/17 Unaltered Female, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/27/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog 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. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 5. Dog bites. Summary: Sparrow was social during her assessment and allowed all handling. She bit the hand when it touched the toy she was in possession of. PLAYGROUP: Sparrow has not been completely comfortable during interacting with dogs in the care center, though has begun to show brief interest in approaching to sniff calm dogs.  The behavior department recommends that future introductions be conducted at a supervised, slow pace to respectful dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Sparrow allowed handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/25/17 During her initial medical exam, Sparrow was tense but allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Sparrow so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, 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: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to the level of possession guarding seen in the care center, we recommend an adult only home. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to biting the hand when she was in possession of a toy on her assessment, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Sparrow to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Sparrow presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Sparrow has growled at people when in possession of toys at the care center, and bit the hand when it touched the toy during her assessment. For this reason we advise against ever removing items from Sparrow’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment.

06/25/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Sparrow has not been completely comfortable during interacting with dogs in the care center, though has begun to show brief interest in approaching to sniff calm dogs.  She has most recently displayed concern when a greeting was conducted to a female dog, stiffening, growling, and snapping. The behavior department recommends that future introductions be conducted at a supervised, slow pace to respectful male dogs. 6/25: When introduced to the helper dog through a barrier, Sparrow is initially anxious, distracted. She hard barks and offers a brief growl when greeting is prolonged. 6/26: Sparrow displays more neutral body language, brief wag when greeting. When off leash, Sparrow approaches and sniffs, body a bit cautious. 6/27: Sparrow approaches and sniffs a calm male dog. She becomes a bit uncomfortable with lingering face to face greeting, and moves away. 6/28: Sparrow greets politely, then roams away. 6/29: Sparrow greets a calm male dog politely. When greeting a female, Sparrow stiffens, growls and snaps.

06/26/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: apprpoximately 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? none History : Stray Subjective: BAR Hydr wnl Observed Behavior – very sweet, allowed entire exam including rectal temp though uncomfortable Evidence of Cruelty seen – None observed Evidence of Trauma seen – none seen Objective T = 102.2 P = 176 R = wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar upper left k9 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Mod milk engorged mg, vulva enlarged no obv d/c as reported on intake MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, L/C junction focal area (half dollar size) of alopecia w/pin point scabs CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: recently nursing bitch underwgt r/o nutritonal, puppies alopecia tail base r/o healing trauma Plan: no tx indicated at this time Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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